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Rachel graduated in June with a 2:1 in English and French from St Andrews University. Though she has since found temporary employment, Rachel has been suffering from a quarter life crisis over what she really wants to do with life and how she can match her dream job with reality. Several job interviews later, she has seen it all when it comes to recruitment techniques designed to weed out the final two from 700 hopeful young people. Rachel hopes this blog will give a voice to the thousands of graduates who make up unemployment statistics and who work unpaid in the hope of getting a real job.
This decision has forced prickly conversations between me and my parents, has led friends with good jobs to raise their eyebrows and smile nervously at me, and I now frequently break into laughter to cover up growing feelings of panic.
Why on Earth have I given up a job that pays a regular income? Why have I entered into a world of uncertainty? Why give up a job when youth unemployment in the UK is at 20% and I could add to that number?
Seven months later I am ready to crack and from asking around, it seems we all are.
When did Britain's young people become overly obsessed with reaching a landmark by a certain age? Some of us already feel guilty that in our made-up world of social obstacles we are behind.
A good chunk of my friends and fellow graduates are working unpaid because we have been told that working unpaid in the media and creative industries we so desperately want to be a part of is the key to a job. But not earning a salary? Well, that's being behind in the game.
As a graduate let me talk about how St Andrews University is being 'demonised for failing to widen access' and why, for the sake of students' mental wellbeing, we should not lower entry requirements to inflate the number of students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Every graduate's decision to move and find new life in the capital is increasingly influencing my decisions on whether to apply to jobs beyond Hadrian's Wall, but I feel guilty at the idea.
Though I am far from being patriotic to the extreme of independence, I do view the idea of leaving Scotland to work in London as a slight against the country. The brain drain is a term I became aware of when my brother headed south over ten years ago, but it's time we investigated it again for discussion before the referendum.
I currently have a temporary position as a website content manager for an organisation and in this capacity I have been on the receiving end of emails from those in my age group.
Dearie me - for university educated people still in the throes of learning and writing essays, it is mind-boggling to read emails with simple grammatical errors, an inability to write in a formal tone and, worst of all, an overly generous sprinkling of smiley faces.
For someone who has no certain future and can't see past September, it is frightening to know people have got it so together that they are making decisions which will affect them for the rest of their lives.
More worrying is the impact this commotion around me is having on my thoughts towards finding a career.
As a female graduate my career plan must take my ovaries into consideration while I battle with my male counterparts for a promotion.
For all that I would like to say I finished my 18 years of education with a flourish of intellectual brilliance, reality suggests hours of lectures and notes didn't even enhance my basic skills of reading and understanding.
Thankfully, that minor blip didn't hold me back from a 2:1 degree classification, but this head-in-hands moment does make me wonder if all I have to play with is knowing a lot about not much. Or, as Socrates put it: "As for me, all I know is that I know nothing."
This month, the former Labour MSP and education spokesman Des McNulty wrote about poor access rates to university in poorer communities.
His comments came after the Higher Education Statistics Agency found that 27% of Scottish students come from under-represented groups, compared to 31% in England and Wales. Mr McNulty identified this as "a salutary reminder that Scotland is not a fairer place than other parts of the UK".
But what I would say is that finally someone has to admit that not everyone has to go to university.
His wish to have 16 and 17 year olds vote in the referendum for independence is wholly inconsistent with what general legislation in Scotland and the UK sets out as legal do's and don't's for young people.
Picture the scene in Bute House between a hypothetical 16-year-old and Mr Salmond.
Q: Can I go out for a drink with my friends?
Last week I had my first interview. It was for a graduate editorial trainee scheme at a well known newspaper in London.
Over 700 people had applied and human resources had whittled it down to 24 candidates. But there was one problem, I was on holiday when the interviews were taking place.
I changed my flight to arrive in London and not Glasgow. This cost me £70 and the train home to Glasgow was £40.
Last night, at approximately 9.37 pm, I was screaming at the television and giving it laldy.
Not because I have finally finished my exams or someone made a ridiculous point on the news, or even because I had friends around and I was rekindling my social life.
I was shouting with joy and relief that my own brother, Mark, had been put through to the next round of Dancing on Ice with his celebrity partner and fitness guru, Rosemary Conley.
As the pressure to find work in the Big Bad World mounts, the reality facing me and thousands of other Scottish undergraduates becomes starker as we prepare to meet the big employers.
We aren't even over Christmas or the new year, but applications for jobs that start in ten or eleven months time have deadlines that have already passed or are about to expire.


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Deutsche Bank AG, Germany's largest bank, reported worse than expected fourth quarter results Jan. 31. The reasons for the $3.5 billion pre-tax loss were extraordinarily large write-downs and provisions for legal expenses.
"Our reported results reflect a number of decisions we took in the fourth quarter. We have clearly communicated our commitment to taking determined but tough decisions, in order to deal with past issues head-on, and prepare Deutsche Bank for the future," said Co-CEO Anshu Jain.
Given several scandals and a plan to reshape the bank until 2015, it is likely that the management decided to "kitchen sink" the fourth quarter of 2012 to start with a clean sheet in 2013. The Co-CEOs Jürgen Fitschen and Anshu Jain took over from previous CEO Josef Ackermann last summer and were soon facing an uphill battle.
We … set Deutsche Bank on course for fundamental cultural change.
—Deutsche Bank Co-CEO Jürgen Fitschen
Deutsche is one of the banks charged with manipulating the Libor interest rate. A settlement with financial regulators in the U.S. and the U.K. is still outstanding and will cost hundreds of millions. In addition, the Federal Housing Finance Agency levied a charge against the bank for fraudulent dealing with mortgage-backed securities, resulting in billions in damages.
To round off the U.S. charges against the bank, prosecutors in New York and Washington are investigating to see whether the bank made illegal deals with blacklisted countries like Sudan and Iran. To provision for the costs of litigation and eventual settlement, the bank set aside $1.8 billion in 2012.
This number is likely to rise over 2013, as we get a clearer picture of settlements and a final court ruling. Out of the $1.8 billion, $1.36 billion was provisioned in the fourth quarter alone because the company lost another trial in Germany in December. Heirs of the deceased German businessman Leo Kirch accused the bank of deliberately contributing to the bankruptcy of Kirch's business. This claim could also reach into the billions of dollars.
Large Impairments of Non-Core Assets
Given the unpredictability of the legal claims and the resulting high provisions taken against earnings, traders were largely disappointed. "The numbers are much worse than expected, mainly due to the high write-downs and provisions," one trader told the German press.
The bank also took write-downs of assets that don't belong to core operations. It also wrote down assets of previous acquisitions and investments at the core bank, with both operations totaling $3.5 billion. This ate up the pre-tax profit of $1.36 billion that the core bank was generating, where business was altogether okay.
"Underlying earnings in the core operating divisions are moving in the right direction with the key exception of Asset & Wealth Management," wrote Barclays in a note.
Deleveraging Boosts Capital
Despite the large extraordinary items and the loss, shares rose 2.4 percent in Frankfurt trading to close at 37.99 euro ($51.90) Jan. 31, and then rose another 1.5 percent the following day.
"The most important news of the day is that there won't be any capital raising," Guido Hoymann, analyst at Metzler Bank told German online portal Der Spiegel. In fact, the bank managed to boost its capital ratio without issuing any new shares. It did so by selling $38 billion in assets and hedging other positions to reduce capital exposure, a process called deleveraging. Its Tier 1 equity capital ratio (a ratio most looked at by regulators and analysts) is now at 8 percent of risk-weighted assets, roughly equivalent to global peers.
Deutsche also made progress in achieving its cost cutting target of $6.1 billion per year by 2015. It froze the pay of 25,000 employees in Germany and reduced its bonus pool to 9 percent of revenues. Out of the targeted 1600 redundancies in the investment banking division, 1350 have been completed. Six hundred people were let go in the investment management division.
"This is the most comprehensive reconfiguration of Deutsche Bank in recent times. We reconfigured our divisional structure, launched our most ambitious cost control program ever, and set Deutsche Bank on course for fundamental cultural change," said Jürgen Fitschen.
The stock market seems to give the new management credit. Shares have done extraordinarily well since the bottom in July of 2012. They are up 53 percent compared to 17 percent for the German blue chip index DAX.
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Jacob Ferdinand Voet (1639-1689)
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Jacob Ferdinand Voet was a Flemish painter who made his career in Rome. Little is known of his early life in Antwerp. He arrived in Rome in 1663, probably via France. Voet became a much sought-after portrait painter to the Papal court and the Roman aristocracy. He was patronised by Queen Christina of Sweden, who was then resident in Rome, and painted her portrait as well as that of her friend, Cardinal Azzolino. Certain Englishmen who visited Rome on their Grand Tour, also commissioned Voet to paint their portraits.
probably by Jacob Ferdinand Voet
oil on canvas, 1675
Unknown woman, formerly known as Ortensia Mancini, Duchess of Mazarin
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yeah dude this is right on, the only thing is they play the breakdown (bar22) 4 times, you only had it repeat twice. but who cares its no big deal
nice work, great song
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Cleopatra may have been born in 69BCE but she has remained a powerful icon ever since. Arguably no other figure in ancient history has been depicted so widely as this fascinating, and powerful woman.
Join us as we take a trip through her most enduring incarnations on stage, in film, fashion, the world of celebrity and, of course, dance.
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Boujador — Saharawi Civil society in refugee camps celebrated today in the Wilaya of Boujador International Day of Human Rights.
At a conference on human rights in Western Sahara organized by the Association of Families of Saharawi Prisoners and Disappeared (AFAPREDESA) and National Union of Saharawi Women (UNMS) with the participation Belgium association.
President of the Belgian association Zain Tfag "Good Company", Mrs. Hilt praised the Saharawi peaceful resistance, condemning the human rights violations perpetrated by the Moroccan occupying forces in the occupied territories of Western Sahara.
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Tiny, fun and colorful nails that capture the spirit of the game. These are but an example of all the beautiful nails in this deviant's gallery. sweet kingdom hearts nails by ~Nanayuki
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Night on the Town by `FarDareisMai really showcases Jess's skill. The whole fractal look like a melody, you could easily imagine a old blues-man reading this as his guitar score in the darkness of a famous Chicago blues club...
This piece might not be as visually appealing as the rest of *yuki-k's gallery but In my head spoke directly to my heart through its meaning and all the feelings it conveys. A black and white journey into the mind; let your senses be blinded, your limbs be held but never let your reality crumble.
The Floor is Lava by ~dhstyle is definitely reliving our special, adventurous and very imaginative childhood memories.
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'Grimm' Season 3: Bree Turner on Rosalee and Monroe's wedding, meeting their familiesAdd to Favorites | Grimm
Life is going to be getting a lot more serious for Rosalee and Monroe in "Grimm" Season 3. The pair is planning to move in together and there are rumors of a wedding on the horizon, but star Bree Turner says it won't be an easy journey for them. As the two Wesen get more and more involved, the fact that they are two different species in a relationship will end up causing some major trouble.
Zap2it spoke with Turner about Rosalee and Monroe's developing relationship, and she says that the happy couple takes an interesting turn in Season 3. "What we'll be struggling with is we come from two different species; we come from two different backgrounds," she says. "It's really not done to mix species in the Wesen world. That really comes into play in these first 13 episodes about the struggles of mixed relationships, if you will."
While Rosalee and Monroe's relationship was new and sweet in Season 2, it will begin to feel more familiar in Season 3. Normal relationship problems involved with moving in together and meeting one another's families will begin to rise as the season progresses.
"Ever since we move in together, it kind of becomes a lot more domestic stuff between him and I," Turner says of Rosalee and Monroe. "The challenge of the moving in and people joining their lives, it's not always butterflies and doves every second when you're really with someone, and I think they're representing that in a very truthful and honest way. Silas [Weir Mitchell] and I have had fun just being a real couple on the show. It's been really satisfying. Now if we're going to overcome the family feud, who knows, I don't know."
Fans will get to meet Rosalee's family in episode 11, which the cast is about to start filming. Turner says she doesn't yet know who will be playing her family members, but that fans should look forward to this as an opportunity to learn a lot more about Rosalee's backstory.
"I think she's been kind of a mystery on the show," she says. "There's these sort of gradual onion layers peeling off about her family and that her father and brother are part of the resistance and part of the organization. Basically I come from a very political family, which you kind of find out. A lot of that, that's not something that you know right away, and that's something that [Rosalee is] not going to really discuss as well, which is what I really love about Rosalee. She doesn't feel the need to share information when she doesn't feel like she has to."
As for rumors of a Monroe and Rosalee wedding, Turner says she doesn't know if the couple will be saying "I do" in Season 3. Still, the "Grimm" showrunners have said that a wedding is on the horizon, and Turner admits she was nervous about the idea at first.
"I was a little shocked when I heard that it was a possibility for this season. We get so protective over our characters, and I was like, 'Wait, it's too fast! It's too fast for her! She can't handle it!' But I also think, you know what, they're not 'Rose and Monroe,' they're adults in their late 30s. This isn't like a 22-year-old love story, and they've both dealt with a lot of really heavy stuff in their lives, and I think that when you know you know. It makes sense now the more that I've digested it," she says. "I don't know if the path to getting us to the aisle is going to be smooth or not with all this interspecies drama."
Turner says the Season 3 storylines she's really looking forward to seeing explored are Juliette's increased involvement on the show and Adalind's quest to regain her powers. Add that to the fact that the Wesen are "way gnarlier" this year and that she feels Season 3 is the best season of "Grimm" yet, and Turner admits, "We really upped our game."
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Being voted into the top 16 on Sewvivor was so exciting. Under pressure, I chose to make something classic and simple. I boiled it down to just exactly what Nautical means to me. Bold stripes, navy blue and aqua, glittering water, and braided rope all mean summer on the water to me. Toss in a friendly beluga whale and you've got me sold. So that is exactly what I made. I bound this with my favorite navy blue stripe from the April Showers collection. These stripes are just the icing on the cake. I was able to use a friend's long arm since this quilt finishes at about 75″ x 90″. It was my first time using a pantograph, but I'm pleased with the result. I traced a cord in the low volume section and free handed spiral waves in the navy sections. I love the contrast. I loved pulling this collection of fabric together (and broke out some of the 'good stuff' if you know what I mean). It can easily double as a nautical 'I Spy' quilt. Turtles, submarines, mermaids, crabs, and seahorses are just the start. I can't wait to turn this over to my little ones to play with and discover. If you are interested in making a similar quilt, gather up your favorite dark navys and low volumes that tend towards white, aqua or a sandy cream. The Tutorial: Cut about 15 fat quarters worth of dark blues into 5.5″, 3.75″ and 2.5″ strips. They can be any length you want as long as the widths are consistent. You will want numerically more of the smaller cuts, but about similar weight in each pile. That makes this an AMAZING scrap busting quilt (and it will go together pretty quick!). You'll need at least 10 fat quarters of 'low volume' (tending towards white) prints. For the braid, cut 3.5″ strips from your fat quarters or scraps. Subcut these into 2″ pieces. You'll use this technique to form the braid. Your braid for this quilt will need to be about 75″ wide. Press the braid, trim it carefully into a smooth strip, and set aside. From the low volume prints, only cut the 3.75″ and 2.5″ strips ***and 150″ of 2″ strips from 1 print or solid white. Sew these together until you have 2 pieces that are 2″ x 75″ and set aside*** Sew all of the same-width navy strips together. Then, sew all of the same-width low volume strips together. Press seams so that strips lay flat. Cut each continuous strip into 75″ widths. When I was done with this step, I layed my quilt out and it looked like this. You might notice the braid hasn't been framed by the 2″ x 75″ pieces in the picture. I would do that first. Begin sewing your rows together in pairs, always from the same side. Then, sew the paired rows together starting your stitching always from the opposite side. Press and trim the edges even and you're done with your top! The whale isn't quite ready for prime time, but you could substitute anything you wanted if you want a focus right there It is a simple quilt, but definitely a statement piece. I'm incredibly happy with it, but I'll be even more happy with it if I find myself in the next round of the competition. So pretty please hop over and vote for me here? They are sending half of the competitors home and I really *REALLY* want a chance to throw my hat in the ring for the handmade bag. I have plans, friends! As always, thank you for reading along! Your comments and support mean the world to me! If you are new here, I'd love to have you subscribe at the link at the top right.
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Re: My 12 year old brother is allergic to catsPosted by: Leslie Hemsing
Posted on: November 24, 2002 at 20:10:20
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: Hi. We are in talks about getting a dog, (I am opting for a Jack Russell) but one of our concerns is my brother, who is 12 years old. He has a mild case of asthma, and his eyes used to puff up whenever he was around cats for long periods of time. However, we have no reason other than that to believe he is allergic to dogs. His asthma has gotten much better, but we don't want to get a dog for life if he will have to live with puffed up eyes. He has been around dogs before and has shown no signs of any allergies towards them, but we just want to be sure. Is it possible that he's only allergic to cat hair? Is there such a thing? WHat do you think? Thank You.
Thank you for asking about allergies and asthma BEFORE your family gets a dog. I am impressed not only by your care and concern for your brother but also for your understanding that when you get a pet, it is for life.
The only person who can tell you for sure if your brother is allergic to dog hair/dander is his doctor. What I can tell you is that being "around" a dog is very different from living with one 24/7. Jack Russells Terriers shed ALOT and are not recommended for anyone who is even slightly allergic to pet hair/dander or has asthma.
I'm sorry to disappoint you as you seem like the kind of person who would take very good care of any pet. But for your brother and for the sake of the dog, I suggest you and your family not get a Jack Russell.
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Check out this editorial by forum member Supe about UFC's Ronda Rousey 'paradox' - keep protecting & monetizing her vs. giving her real competition and risking the cash cow.
Check out this editorial by forum member Supe about UFC's Ronda Rousey 'paradox' - keep protecting & monetizing her vs. giving her real competition and risking the cash cow.
Terrible article. So your basically saying UFC is protecting Ronda. So the rest of the woman's division is bums and cans. No ronda is just that much better, kind of like gsp and Anderson was for so long. Then to pretty much say if Ronda fights cyborg she will lose.
Remember UFC did offer cyborg to fight Ronda but then if she went to 135 she would die and all that other stuff.
While I don't think the fighters Ronda has faced are bums, I agree with some that have said that she seemingly has the fight won before the ref says go. More often than not, anyway. She's been in this position several times and has the Olympic experience to aid her in being comfortable on this type of stage.
Cyborg does have experience in being center stage and doing well, with her fight against Carano being an example. There's going to be a fighter that stands across from Rousey that doesn't give a fuck about the pressure and will put on a hell of a fight against her. Whether of not that will defeat Rousey is unclear. This coming from a buffoon.
Cyborg on drugs would be interesting. Cyborg drug free having to lose 10 pounds of steroid muscle, Ronda violates her.
Rousey looks dominant and people want to put here in the conversation with the greats of the men's division but that's just ridiculous. We still haven't seen her fighting a talented fighter yet and when she does she may look quite pedestrian. She's not the biggest fish in the ocean, not even the pond. More of a large minnow in a mud puddle at this point. If women's MMA does eventually evolve it'll be a shame that she didn't get to swim in the ocean and we'll always wonder how she would have done against current fighters, but that discussion has gone on in every sport forever.
Bet all those bums and cans kick your ass. So an Olympic placing woman isn't talented or athletic, not talking about Ronda either.
You take Ronda out and all of a sudden you have a very competitive division. Ronda is a very special person in terms of talent, I don't think there will be anyone including Holly or cyborg that even comes close to beating Ronda. Holly gets dumbed on her head and subbed within 2 minutes and cyborgs aggression plays against her and Ronda dumps her too within the first.
Yeah stopped reading after his 1st sentence lol what a dumbass lol
I don't think UFC is protecting Ronda at all. All her challengers are in top 10 in the women's bantamweight division. Her first defense was against Kaufman, a former champ and clear #1 contender at the time. Her next defense was against Carmouche, who was dominating the former champ in Coenen until she got caught in a triangle. Her next defense was Meisha Tate, who is another former champ; she stepped in because Zingano was injured. Her next defense was Sara McMann, a silver-medalist olympian who people thought would be Ronda's kryptonite. Her next defense was Alexis Davis, whose BJJ was supposed to stop Ronda's supposed "one-trick"- armbar.
Ronda has yet to face Cat, which is the only real challenger left in the division but I don't see that going drastically differently although Cat's aggressiveness could make it interesting. Holly Holm is a high-level striker, but Ronda is a bad matchup for her. Plus, Holly isn't really even a top 10 as she hasn't faced real competition as of yet. The only person who is considered to be able to beat Ronda is Cyborg Justino. However, she hasn't even made the cut yet and we don't know what her financial demands are either.
The fact is that the women's division is still developing. Ronda does have holes in her game, but she is clearly a few levels above everyone. This is similar to when Hughes was dominating even though he had a pretty glaring hole in his stand-up, however, he was levels above everyone. We tend to see this type of dominance happen in many divisions, such as Anderson Silva, GSP, Fedor, Hughes, Aldo, Jones and now Demetrious. It sometimes take a while (in many cases, years) for a competitor to rise to be able to match up and beat these dominant fighters. This is the same situation in the 135 lb women's division.
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The concealed weapons permit for a man whose company has been cleaning up the Freedom Industries site on the Elk River has been revoked. An article appeared this week in the Charleston Gazette that said Daniel Kessler was sentenced to a spousal abuse program after a 1995 assault conviction in Maryland. Diversified Services is the environmental company cleaning up the Freedom Industries storage area. The Kanawha County Sheriff's Office revoked the concealed carry permit after ready the article and contacting Maryland authorities for more information about Kessler. They revoked the permit after learning Kessler didn't attend a spousal abuse program even though he was facing domestic violence charges.
Woman Faces Child Abuse Charges
A Kanawha County woman is facing charges related to child abuse. St. Albans police say 35-year old April McDaniel watched the child for a couple of weeks in November and December, and the child's mother, who was in the hospital, noticed her son had bruises when she picked him up. WCHS TV reports a doctor diagnosed the abuse. McDaniel is being held at South Central Regional Jail.
Boradband Plans Revealed for Snowshoe
The West Virginia Broadband Deployment Council has awarded a $713,000 grant to improve and expand high-speed Internet to vacation homes and condos at Snowshoe Mountain resort. The final vote was divided 5 to 3 to allow Citynet to provide the service. Frontier Communications also has plans to bring broadband service to the area around Snowshoe, and the company already provides internet service to about 25 percent of the area. Citynet plans to install its system before the end of the year.
Gov. Tomblin Appeals For Help After Chemical Spill
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is urging federal officials to reconsider denying extra financial assistance after a January chemical spill. In a letter to federal emergency officials, Tomblin estimated a $61 million economic impact in the nine affected counties and a $72 million total impact. Restaurants lost profits while shuttered during the ban. The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Feb. 12 denied Tomblin's request for reimbursement for first responders, nonprofits and public agencies that assisted during the spill. FEMA said it determined additional assistance wasn't warranted because certain costs associated with response and recovery efforts weren't beyond the state and local governments' response and recovery capabilities.
Cross Lanes Accident Under Investigation
The Kanawha County Sheriff's Office is investigating an accident that happened Tuesday night near Cross Lanes. Cpl B-D Humphreys says a car headed east on I-64 went onto the right shoulder, high a guardrail, and went over an embankment, and the driver was trapped inside. The female driver was extracated by rescuers and taken to the hospital, and the investigation into the cause of the crash is still under investigation. Weather was not a factor.
Suit Filed Over Canceled Spring Break
Three Calhoun County school employees have gone to court over the county Board of Education's decision to cancel spring break. The Charleston Gazette reports each employee filed a lawsuit Monday in Kanawha County Circuit Court against the county board and the state Board of Education. March 17-March 21 was recently changed to regular school days, and some employees already had travel plans. Like other West Virginia counties, Calhoun County has lost instructional days this winter because of harsh weather. State Superintendent of Schools Jim Phares says the change was designed to benefit students.
East End Pub Crawl This Weekend
St. Patrick's Day is coming up Monday, and it will be a big weekend ahead of that on The East End. There are many activities planned for Saturday with the 3rd Annual East End St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl. There will be food, live music, and scores of people celebrating on The East End from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday, according to information on Charleston East End Main Street's website. There will be five East End pubs participating near the intersection of Washington Street East and Elizabeth Avenue from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and four more pubs at the corner of Leon Sullivan Way and Lee Street from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Last year, almost 700 people registered and crawled around the streets of the East End and more are expected this year.
Court Dates Rescheduled After Winter Storm
The West Virginia Supreme Court has rescheduled oral arguments and a moot court competition that were canceled because of a winter storm. The court had planned to hear four cases at the West Virginia University School of Law in Morgantown and judge the school's annual George C. Baker Cup competition on March 4. The events were canceled after a winter storm made road travel hazardous. The court says it will hear two of the cases on March 25 and two on March 26 in Charleston instead of Morgantown. The moot court competition also will be held in Charleston. It's set for March 26.
Break-in Suspect Arrested
A 29-year old man from Hansford is charged with attempted burglary and violent crimes against the elderly after allegedly trying to break into a Kanawha County woman's home. An 81-year old woman reported someone trying to break into her home Monday, and the criminial complaint filed in Kanawha County Magistrate Court says he had a metal tire iron hidden in his clothes.
Taste of All Set For June 22
Organizers of the Taste of All Charleston festival have announced the date for their event this summer. Taste of All will happen Sunday, June 22 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Charleston Civic Center Grand Hall. They're celebrating FestivALL's 10the anniversary with a Chef Off featuring some of the best culinary talent in the area, and an amateur cake competition too. A news release says chain restaurants and those outside the area will have to get approval, but any Charleston restaurants can apply. FestivALL as a whole, is 10 days long with 130 events and 360 performances.


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Luanda — The Angolan journalist Luís Fernando said on Monday in Luanda that media professionals shall be authentic patriots before, during and after the 41st hockey world cup to be hosted in the country on 20-29 September in 2013 in the cities of Luanda and Namibe.
He said so during the presentation of the referred competition on Monday in Luanda.
The hockey world cup will count on the participation of 16 national teams, namely Angola, Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mozambique, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland and US.


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The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Foundation was founded in 1982 to provide
a means for alumni, parents, faculty and community members to support the
continued excellence for H-F students. The Foundation is privileged to
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The Foundation's main priority is providing funds for grants that allow teachers to bring new ideas to the classroom, as well as, bestow scholarships for students to further their education. The Foundation sponsors many grant programs for H-F students, including the Viking Choir, DECA Club, Special Olympics, Rachel's Challenge, Forensic Science, Career Fair and many others.
The Foundation also acts as a resource for Alumni. We are always looking for more great ideas to support H-F students, and volunteers to help us grow.
We invite you to support the Foundation by attending our annual golf outing, purchase an engraved brick or school calendar, volunteer, or make a tax deductible donation.
On behalf of the Foundation's Board of Directors, students, faculty, and administration of Homewood-Flossmoor, we'd like to thank you for your support.
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A memorial fund has been established in memory of Louis F. Bodee, former president of the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Board. The memorial fund will benefit students of Homewood-Flossmoor High School.
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The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Foundation was founded in 1982 and subsequently incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in 1984. Since that time, the Foundation has worked to enhance the school experience by funding programs to help students maintain the competitive edge inside and outside the classroom.


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SHEPHERDSVILLE - An updated tower lease agreement will help Bullitt County Disaster and Emergency Services maintain radio stability in the county's southern end.
Bullitt Fiscal Court approved an updated tower lease agreement with W&B Broadcasting, Inc. The company owns WAKY Radio, formerly known as Cool 103.5.
DES coordinator Mike Phillips said an original lease agreement took place in 2003, allowing the county to place an emergency radio tower next to a radio tower located off of Collings Hill Road.
SHEPHERDSVILLE - It has been a struggle at times this season for the Bullitt Central Cougars, but the team has already scraped together three more wins than all of last season with a month still remaining in the regular season.
TAYLORSVILLE - Playing for the fourth time in six days, the Bullitt East Chargers went into one of the most hostile environments and came away with a win on Saturday as they beat Spencer County 80-63.
For many years, Bullitt East made the short trip to Taylorsville at least once every season when the two rivals were both in the old 29th District. That changed five years ago and now the teams meet only once each season, rotating home games.
This contest was originally set for Jan. 9, but was postponed because of snow.
MOUNT WASHINGTON - Bullitt County's newest high school athletic program will take to the mats tonight when Bullitt East competes in a wrestling match for the first time.
That meet will happen at North Oldham High School starting at 6:30 p.m. and will also include competition from Central Hardin and DeSales.
SHEPHERDSVILLE - It's a matter that government can do better; it's a matter that government must do better.
With that in mind, John Spainhour has jumped into the ring as a candidate for the 20th District state senate seat. The position is open at year's end as incumbent Gary Tapp opted to not run for re-election.
While the attorney from Shepherdsville has never officially run for political office, he has plenty of campaign experience.
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Plan now for a romantic dinner with your special someone and enjoy a magical evening in Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest's enchanting Visitor Center.
HEBRON ESTATES - A pair of top-five finishes by North Bullitt junior Caroline Lee highlighted a strong showing by the young Bullitt County swimming program.
The top finishes by Lee qualified her for this week's Kentucky State Swimming and Diving Championships where she will once again compete at the Ralph Wright Natatorium on the University of Louisville campus.
SHEPHERDSVILLE - The family is not going to walk down that funeral aisle again with one of their children without another fight.
Miranda and Neil Goranflo continue to work toward finding a cure for Carter, their four-year-old boy, who suffers from Late Infantile Batten Disease, a genetic disorder with no known cure.
The family's daughter, Hailey, died from the rare disease Jan. 17 at the age of 7.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Highway District 5 reports the following roadwork scheduled in Bullitt County for the week of Feb. 8:
KY 61: Construction delays are possible between John Harper Highway and Cardinal Avenue (mile points 19.4 and 20.1) for roadway widening.
LOUISVILLE - The McConnell Training and Technology Center (MTTC) will host a Wired65 Entrepreneurial Networking Seminar next month. The seminar will take place at 1:00 pm on February 11 at MTTC's Industry Road location. All 50 seats are available first-come first-serve at no cost. Those interested must register for the event at .
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In each Tractor Supply store, you'll find a staff of experts, better known as your friends and neighbors. They're proud of where they live and even more proud to bring you the products, services and seasoned advice you need out here.
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The most cost-effective way to plant a new lawn is to grow it from seed. However, unlike starting a new lawn from sod, which is just about foolproof, growing a new lawn from seed requires careful planning and attention.
When starting a new lawn from seed, the first step isn't choosing the best seed—it's improving the soil. There are two parts to soil preparation: grade adjustment and soil quality adjustment. If your lawn currently slopes toward your house, now is the time to fix that. In order to avoid accumulating water around the foundation, adjust the grade. The ideal grade means the lawn slopes down 1 ft. for every 50 ft. of length. If you are up to the challenge, major grading work can be done with a rented tractor with a bucket arm. You can handle smaller grading projects with a rake and soil.
When the grade is adjusted, test the soil. If the pH is above 7.5, add aluminum sulfate. If the pH is below 6.0, add lime. It is a good idea to spread a 1 to 2 in. layer of compost across a new lawn area you want to plant.
The type of grass you plant depends on where you live. In cool-season areas (Northeast, Midwest, Great Plains), Kentucky bluegrass, fescue blends and perennial ryegrass are good choices. You can also plant a blend of these grasses. In warm-season areas, the only type of grass you can reliably establish from seed is Bermudagrass. (Zoysia, St. Augustine and other warm-season grasses are generally planted as sod or plugs.)
Once the soil has been prepared, use a drop or rotary spreader to spread the grass seed and get the most even coverage. Walk with the spreader in one direction across the entire yard, and then push the spreader across the yard again, perpendicular to your first pass. That way, you'll evenly spread seed across the entire yard.
The most important part of starting a new lawn from seed is keeping the seed moist while it sprouts. If grass seed dries out, it will die. To keep the grass seed moist, sprinkle wheat straw over the newly spread grass seed. Then schedule watering so that you water the entire lawn three times a day for 10 minutes each time. If it rains during the day, you can skip one or two of the waterings—otherwise, keep that schedule until the grass starts sprouting. Once you see the green grass growing, you can cut back to watering once a day for the first month. Water every other day for the second month, and three times a week for the first growing season.
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When I look at USAF's history, all I see is your name, Nick. The fact that you stood faithfully by their side after living through the clan's death, reviving it, challenging the clan that killed it, winning, establishing a golden age, coming to the aid of your ally, declaring war on that clan again, winning, retiring, and then coming back to keep it united after a near-fatal riot is simply exceptional! When other leaders failed and lost hope, you created hope for them. I have no clue how you do it - put up will all the political b***s**** that comes with the job of being the leader - but you do better than I can.
On behalf of your allies in the 173rd and a few of your fellow USAF/JSOC members, thank you for your service. Since you refuse to recognize yourself as hero and use this damned video, I'll make post it for everyone to see on the home page :D!.
Your pal,John Wesley
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With Eddie Howe's sensational return to Bournemouth, a new manager is needed. Aidan Leape gives his take on who the best option is.
Gambling may well be a game for mugs but I've taken Ray Winstone's latest live odds and will assess some of the early front runners.
Owen Coyle
Clearly we're all aware of Coyle's legacy at Turf Moor. Promotion in 2009 was one of the greatest days in modern Clarets' history. After that glorious day, Coyle enjoyed success with early home wins against both Manchester United and Everton. Our inability to win away from home was frustrated but Fortress Turf Moor saved us. As it worked out, Coyle left to Bolton and the rest is history. One thing to be said in favour of Brian Laws is he did get that away win at Hull City. Coyle's tactics revolve around pass and move and attacking flair. However, Burnley are already scoring this season and it's the defence that needs working on. Whether Coyle can shore up the defence, for me the jury's still out.
Last job: Bolton Wanderers (8 January 2010-9 October 2012) Games: 126 Wins: 42 Draws: 24 Losses: 60 Win Percentage: 33.33%
Graham Alexander
154 games for Burnley and 20 goals in a career spanning 1,000 games makes Grezza a part of Burnley folk law. The only problem with appointing Alexander would be the risk factor. What's his style of play? How good will he be? He'd certainly be able to hold the dressing room and the fans, but would he get the results? An unknown quantity.
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Micky Mellon
The former Burnley player and U-15 and U-16 manager could be a good shout. Currently managing League 2 Fleetwood Town after leading the club to promotion with 103 points, Mellon is a manager with some managerial experience (over 200 games) while having youth on his side and a Clarets connection.
Current job: Fleetwood Town (27 September 2008-present) Games: 214 Wins: 113 Draws: 54 Losses: 47 Win Percentage: 52.80%
Michael Appleton
Appleton strikes me as an odd front runner. Currently working at cash strapped Portsmouth, Appleton has limited experience and his results are not ones that would shout 'snap him up'. However, he has already declined to comment on links to managerless Bolton. To me however, this would be a very odd appointment.
Current job: Portsmouth (10 November 2011- Current) Games:45 Won:11 Drawn:11 Lost: 23 Win Percentage: 24.44%
So those are the favourites, but what about the outsiders:
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
With my Manchester United head on, this would be my dream manager. Currently speculated as the future Burnley or Bolton manager, Solskjaer will be looking to improve his stock in order to be in with a sniff of the United job when it comes up for grabs. Solskjaer currently manages Norwegian side Molde FK. After guiding his boyhood club to the title last season, Ole has started this season by winning 16 of his 25 league games and came within 15 minutes of beating Basel in the 3rd qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League. Ole would be a big coup after he apparently rejected the Aston Villa job recently. The only problem is he's probably out of our league.
Current job: Molde FK (9 November 2010-present ) Games: 64 Won: 40 Drawn: 11 Lost: 13 Win Percentage: 62.50%
Alex McLeish
Another man out of a job, Alex McLeish may be a good shout. A good presence with Championship experience, and free, he may have a chance.
Billy Davies
Also jobless, the former Derby and Nottingham Forest manager has Championship experience, although his time in the Premier League was far from a success. He'd be a sustainable and safe choice.
Keith Hill
Currently managing Barnsley, former Rochdale manager Hill has struggled on a shoestring budget at Barnsley. His recent 5-1 thumping of Birmingham City at St Andrews shows what he's capable of, but a 28% win percentage in the Championship is worrying.
Mick McCarthy
Straight talking. Simple. Defensively sound and free. His wages may well be high, but McCarthy is a top Championship manager whowould be an asset to any club. Why not invest our compensation in the no nonsense manager?
So who will it be. Obviously, for me, Ole is the top candidate. Young. Enthusiastic. Looking to progress. Mick McCarthy was not high in the betting but for me would also be a fantastic appointment. Would Owen Coyle dare come back? Could Mickey Mellon skip two divisions and make a success? Who knows. Only time will tell to see who gets the vacant role.
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The fifth Festival of Cycling will take place on the weekend
of 13 and 14 September in Rowntree Park from 10am til 5pm each day
All the usual favourites will be there including:
- The have-a-go sessions on all kinds of pedal powered machinery such as penny farthings, electric bikes, tandems, specially adapted bikes for people with special needs, and other even less conventional machinery.
- The KMX track for pedal-powered racing fun around a narrow twisting circuit.
- And the Viking try-out zone for the under six year olds to show mum and dad their pedalling prowess.
- For the BMXers there is the AirBag for you to try out your tricks and come down to earth safely without a bump!
- North Yorkshire Police's Cycle Response Team will be there providing advice on safety, security and cycling legally - they will also be marking bicycles under Operation Spoke.
Then there is The Clan to give us all a lesson in breathtaking bicycle control on their specially built trick stage. The Clan will also run a series of competitions for visitors to take part in and there will be prizes for the winners.
There should be something for everyone to enjoy and, most importantly, have a go at - if you have never ridden a bicycle before this is the event for you!
There will also be food, drink, ice cream, and everything else that makes this one of York's favourite weekends!


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Jahrmarkt bei London (Klenau, Paul von)
It is unlikely that this work is public domain in the EU, or in any country where the copyright term is life-plus-70 years. However, it is in the public domain in Canada (where IMSLP is hosted) and other countries where the term is life-plus-50 years (like China, Japan, Korea and many others worldwide). As this work was first published before 1923 or failed to meet notice or renewal requirements to secure statutory copyright, it is very likely to be public domain in the USA as well.
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|Jahrmarkt bei London
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|Bank Holiday, Souvenir of "Hampstead Heath" - Orchesterphantasie
|Klenau, Paul von
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|18 minutes
|Piece Style
|Early 20th century
|Boy alto (or adult contralto) and Orchestra: 2+picc.2.2(B♭).2+cbsn. - 4.3(C).3.1. - Timp + *5–6 Perc (2nd Timpanist, Triangle, Cymbals, Tambourine, mid-sized Ratchet [as would be found in a market, see p. 40], Large Tenor Drum [see p. 40], Bass Drum, Tamtam, if possible Deep Bell in C [see p. 58]) - Mandolin, Harp, Pno - Strings
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See page 2 for the composer's program for this work (given in both German and English).
(Note on orchestration)
*Note: indication "Gr. Trommel mit Becken" (pp. 39–43) suggests that perhaps these should be played by one musician, with the cymbal attached to the bass drum, thus requiring one fewer percussionist.


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Was over on Rendo making my periodic trawl through the Clearance section.
Got a salutary reminder of passing time when I kept stumbling over texture sets for Aery Soul stuff.
Yeah, it's been about that long since the original sets were available for new users to buy into the paradigm, hasn't it?
If you've got their stuff and missed picking up the add-on textures, now would be a good time to go browsing Rendo's clearance area.
(Ars Magica takes the prize for texture sets. There are *loads* of them for that outfit.)


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The Salvation Army is in need of gently used furniture, appliances and clothing items. To schedule a pick up, give'em a call at 1-800-728-7825.
Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana is looking for volunteer drivers to help their clients get to and from their treatments. Drivers are needed in all Northeast Indiana counties that they service. Hours are from 7:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday and they will work with you to help pick the days and times that fit your schedule. For volunteer details and requirements head to http://www.cancer-services.org OR give Cheryl a call at (260) 484-9560.


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I love my wife's ass! She lounges around sometimes and I just can't stop starring. Is it it just me?
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Mine are particularly bad, but that's just because I bought them used on ebay and put them straight on my bike without even changing the oil. They clearly are in need of a full rebuild. That said, the other 4860s I've seen have more stiction than conventional forks, but I don't really notice much when riding them. The improvement in stiffness and overall function is so much better (on forks in good condition) that I don't really care about a bit of stiction when fully extended.
Proper setup is king. I've had lot's of WP USD forks on various bikes, probably six or seven pair. I've seen them mushy and and like a jack hammer. Always a challenge to get dialed. One of the nicest sets was a pair of 43's that started out way under-dampened on rebound. Rather than re-valving, I tried 10w oil and cranked the top clickers down to like three notches from all the way in. Worked like a dream on my heavy-ish KLX650. The thing never packed down. Go figure.
By contrast the 48's on my KTM690 are still way too harsh and stick like crazy even after being re-valved and sprung by one of the best guys in town. They are much better than before the work, but still harsh. Go figure again. The ones on my first 450exc were always excellent. Light bike = less challenge, I guess.
The HPN/WP 38mm variation on my old PD were downright horrible. Not sticky but flexed like mad and were way too soft. Never really set-up correctly because I bought the bike with them installed, parts were weird, and I didn't want to mess about and break stuff.
The other huge variable is weight balance and rear shock. If the bike isn't centered, no amount a fiddling will result in a stable situation. Front too high, forget about it. Sometimes that's tough to figure out, specially if the rear shock is too soft, or under dampened. The rear squats or pogos, and it feels like the fork is out of whack. Many times, not so. The forces are translating. I'm no expert but even good hardware sucks if it's not well dialed.
I just don't think you can properly judge a fork until every effort has been made to get it right! Certainly don't assume that because a buddy can't get his sorted that it is the fork's fault. It's hard to know, what the potential is. That's my 2 cents. The 43's going on this new bike will be made right even if I have to redo them five times.
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Install Mavericks easily, and fly through important post-installation steps!
Gain confidence and stay in control as Mac guru Joe Kissell explains how to ensure that your hardware and software are ready for OS X 10.9 Mavericks, prevent problems with a bootable duplicate of your main disk, and decide on your best installation method, whether you're upgrading from 10.4 Tiger, 10.5 Leopard, 10.6 Snow Leopard, 10.7 Lion, or 10.8 Mountain Lion.
You'll find smart suggestions for managing the installer, with tips for installing on multiple Macs and dealing with bandwidth limitations. Joe walks you through installing Mavericks and then gives important advice for handling your Mac when it first starts up in Mavericks, including working through a pile of post-installation alerts, signing in with the right Apple ID(s), turning on iCloud Keychain, enabling enhanced (and local) dictation, managing user accounts, and quite a bit more.
Additional important topics include troubleshooting installation problems, upgrading from an older Mac or PC to a new Mac running Mavericks, and a brief look at installing OS X Server.
You'll experience an easy upgrade and quickly deal with post-installation quirks with these topics:
Start fast: A short Quick Start overview links to detailed content behind each topic, letting you read lightly or more deeply, depending on your specific needs.
Catch the wave: Find out what you can look forward to in Mavericks, and why this upgrade is important for Apple.
Older cat upgrades: For people who are upgrading from 10.4 Tiger, 10.5 Leopard, or 10.6 Snow Leopard, Joe offers advice about the most effective way to carry out an upgrade.
Compatibility check: Make sure your hardware and software are ready for Mavericks, and consider if this might be a good time for new hardware, even if it's not essential for your upgrade. (Tip: if your Mac can run Mountain Lion, it can also run Mavericks.)
Prep steps: Avoid upgrade calamities by ensuring you can go back to the previous state of your Mac - and that you can boot from your backup. This crucial step can save a lot of trouble, and Joe recommends software that can make a bootable duplicate without a huge hassle. Also, your operating system is getting a fresh start, but what about the rest of your stuff? Whether you need the disk space or just want to delete some digital detritus, you'll find helpful tips. You'll also run Apple Hardware Test (or Apple Diagnostics) and Disk Utility, to be sure your disk is good to go. Finally, for those who need it, Joe discusses special cases relating to disk encryption (including FileVault) and partitioning.
Picking a plan: Decide on your installation method. Most people can go with an easy in-place upgrade, but some will want the more complex clean install. 10.5 Leopard users will find special help, and those still on 10.4 Tiger get a special sidebar.
Installing: Find out the smartest way to download and store the installer, with special tips for people who want to install on more than one Mac or who have bandwidth limitations. And, although running the installer will be easy for many people, you'll get full steps for what to click and when.
Post-installation tune-up: Make sure your new system is running smoothly with a few important housekeeping tasks, including managing Spotlight, Software Update, Java Runtime, enhanced dictation, user accounts, Apple IDs, iCloud Keychain, FileVault, Time Machine, iTunes changes, and more. Plus learn how to unhide the user Library folder.
Troubleshooting: Yikes! It is possible that something will go wrong during installation, or once you've booted up under Mavericks that you'll discover an important incompatibility with an existing piece of software. Find time-tested troubleshooting advice to get your system working again. Plus learn what the Recovery HD volume can do for you.
Migrating to a new Mac: If your "upgrade" includes moving from an older computer (Mac or Windows PC) to a new Mac that's running Mavericks, learn the best way to move your user account to the new Mac.
Installing OS X Server: Find a brief introduction to OS X Server, plus basic steps for downloading and installing it.
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Upgrading your Mac to a new operating system can be a daunting prospect, but with some expert advice, you'll be running OS X 10.9 Mavericks in no time. This book eliminates the uncertainty and the confusion, guiding you through every step of the process and offering key post-installation advice. It was written by Joe Kissell, edited by Tonya Engst, and published by TidBITS Publishing Inc.
Ten years ago, in October 2003, I wrote the very first Take Control book—Take Control of Upgrading to Panther (that is, Mac OS X 10.3). It was a runaway hit, and in the years that followed I went on to write books about upgrading to Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Lion, and Mountain Lion. Apple's latest operating system, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, finally does away with "big cat" names and instead refers to a popular surfing spot in northern California. As in past years, I've put together a guide to help you through every step of the upgrade process.
At first glance, Mavericks looks an awful lot like its predecessor, Mountain Lion. Even the installer is quite similar, with a handful of relatively small changes. Apple has continued to polish and refine the upgrade experience to make it as foolproof as it can be. This is also the third major release of Mac OS X to be sold through the Mac App Store, and while the absence of physical installation media produced a small uproar a couple of years ago, it's now (mostly) uncontroversial.
In short, if you've been through this process before, it should be pretty much what you expect: more of the same, with an excellent chance of smooth sailing. For a large percentage of users, upgrading will be no more complicated than downloading and installing any other app, except that it will take a good bit longer.
So, if Apple has done such a brilliant job of making upgrades simple, what's the point of a book like this?
For one thing, if you've never upgraded your Mac's operating system (or haven't done so in a long time), you may be uncertain about what the process involves or anxious about making a mistake. This book offers clear, step-by-step instructions that will keep you out of trouble and explain all the choices you'll have to make.
Even experienced Mac users may want to take extra precautions with such a major upgrade. The Mavericks installer offers no "undo" or "downgrade" command to reverse the upgrade process if something should go wrong, and without careful planning (which includes making just the right sort of backup ahead of time), you could be stuck with a nonfunctional Mac. I walk you through all the preliminary procedures necessary to ensure a safe transition to Mavericks—or a way to go back to your previous operating system if all else fails.
Backups also factor into a clean install—that is, putting Mavericks on an empty disk or partition, as opposed to upgrading an existing copy of Mac OS X in place. In most cases, a clean install is extra effort with no practical value, but it can solve certain problems, and some people like doing clean installs just for the sake of tidiness. Nevertheless, you'll undoubtedly want most, if not all, of your old files under Mavericks, so if you decide on a clean install, I explain how to do it as well as how to put back the stuff you want to keep.
I also explain why Apple's minimum system requirements don't tell the whole story about what you need to run Mavericks successfully, offer advice on avoiding software incompatibilities, show you how to recover disk space if you don't have enough to upgrade your system, and explore several other issues that can complicate the process.
Perhaps the biggest complication is what to do if your Mac is running a much older version of Mac OS X, such as 10.5 Leopard or 10.4 Tiger. Although it's possible to move to Mavericks from these systems (assuming your Mac meets the hardware requirements), the process is neither simple nor obvious. I explain exactly what to do in those cases.
If you've upgraded Mac OS X before, keep excellent backups, and have up-to-date hardware and software, you don't need my help with the upgrade process—but you may still appreciate learning all the post-installation tricks and tips I've discovered. And if you feel anxiety, confusion, or uncertainty about upgrading to Mavericks, you've come to the right place. In this book, I spell everything out in detail. Follow my steps carefully, and you'll have nothing to worry about.
If anything significant turns up that I didn't cover in this ebook, I'll mention it on this book's blog, update the text of the ebook, or both. To check for an updated copy of this ebook (or any other significant changes), click the link in Ebook Extras.
I've carefully arranged this book in logical order—I strongly recommend performing these steps in the order that I present them. You need not learn every last detail, but I hope you'll at least skim the whole thing. Here's a brief overview of the steps you should take.
Tip: Does your "upgrade" involve moving from a Windows PC or from an older Mac to a new Mac? Read Migrate to a New Mac right away!
Discover what you have to look forward to when you upgrade to Mavericks. Read Catch the Wave.
Are you still using 10.6 Snow Leopard or earlier? If so, you'll need additional information to put you on a level field with users of Lion or Mountain Lion. Learn about software compatibility issues, FileVault, how Mavericks is distributed, and changes you can expect in the installer. See Older Cat? Learn New Tricks.
Make sure your computer can run Mavericks. See Check Your Mac for Compatibility.
Back up before you go forward! See Back Up Your Disk.
Make sure key software is up to date, remove clutter that could interfere with the upgrade, and test your hardware for errors. See Clean Up Your Mac.
Learn how encryption and partitioning can affect the way you install and use Mavericks, and what changes you might need to make to ensure a smooth transition. Read Make Sure Your Disk Is Ready.
Decide which overall upgrade strategy is best for you. See Decide on an Installation Method.
Make Final Preparations such as obtaining the Mavericks installer, updating your bootable duplicate, and ensuring that you have a way to refer to this book while you upgrade (since you won't be able to read it on the Mac that's being upgraded).
Follow the strategy you selected earlier to run the Mavericks installer, choosing all the optimal settings and options for your computer and tastes, and making sure all your personal data is still in place afterward. You'll do one of the following:
Upgrade Using Plan A: In-place Upgrade
Upgrade Using Plan B: Clean Install
Upgrade Using Plan C: Install over Leopard
Perform Post-installation Tasks, such as installing updates to OS X, configuring iCloud Keychain, and migrating iBooks content. You'll also deal with any surprises that may occur along the way.
Optionally Configure Additional Features such as FileVault and Time Machine.
Problems? If your computer isn't working properly after the upgrade, don't panic. See Troubleshoot Upgrade Problems.
If you want to Install OS X Server, read my basic instructions to get you started.
Moving from an older Mac or from a Windows PC to a new Mac that already has Mavericks installed? Find the details on how to make the process painless in Migrate to a New Mac.
Learn how to Use Recovery Mode to fix disk problems, reinstall Mavericks, and perform other maintenance tasks.
In the first few days following the release of Mavericks, a number of issues came to light that may affect the way you approach upgrading—in fact, some users now feel it's best to postpone moving to Mavericks until Apple works out some of these early issues. Version 1.2 of this book discusses some of my post-release findings, including the following:
Mail in Mavericks has significant issues, especially for Gmail users with lots of email messages. See Address Mail Problems before you upgrade.
The Theater mode in Messages is now gone, with no obvious replacement. See Messages Theater.
The Mavericks installer contains a new command-line tool that lets you create a bootable Mavericks installer disk, as long as you don't mind fiddling in Terminal. Read Make a Bootable Mavericks Installer Volume.
You can skip creating an iCloud Security Code when setting up iCloud Keychain, with the result that your keychains will still sync but your password data won't be stored in iCloud. See Set Up iCloud Keychain.
I give a few tips for enjoying the new way that Mavericks handles multiple monitors and explain what to do should you need to expand a single window across more than one display. See Multiple Display Changes.
If you've read version 1.0 of this ebook already, you're way ahead of the game. Here's what you need to know now.
As long as you've already followed all the steps in version 1.0 of this ebook up through Make Sure Your Disk Is Ready, there's no need to revisit those chapters; you're ready to pick up with the new material. However, I did add a few pieces of information to those earlier chapters that you may find interesting:
Mavericks no longer includes Sync Services, and this omission may cause problems for some users (see Should You Think Twice Before Upgrading?; more details in Deal with Other Surprises).
Macs shipped starting in June 2013 include Apple Diagnostics in place of Apple Hardware Test (see Run Apple Hardware Test or Apple Diagnostics).
The final (version 10.9.0) Mavericks installer is 5.29 GB.
As I expected, the Mavericks license is similar to that of Mountain Lion. It authorizes you
to download, install, use and run for personal, non-commercial use, one (1) copy of the Apple Software directly on each Apple-branded computer running OS X Mountain Lion, OS X Lion or OS X Snow Leopard ("Mac Computer") that you own or control…
(Terms for educational and commercial use differ. Also, you may run Mavericks in a virtual machine, with some limitations.)
Upgrading from Leopard? Plan C: Install over Leopard now includes an easier installation option than I was expecting.
That's all you need to know for now. You can skip directly to Make Final Preparations and proceed with the remaining installation steps!
Mavericks's basic hardware requirements are somewhat complex, but haven't changed from Mountain Lion. According to Apple, you'll need not just an Intel Core 2 Duo or better processor, but also a logic board that's designed to boot into a 64-bit kernel, as well as an "advanced GPU (graphics processing unit) chipset." Apple lists which Mac models meet these requirements at http://www.apple.com/osx/specs/.
To find out which Mac model you have:
If you're running at least 10.7 Lion, choose About This Mac from the Apple menu and then click More Info. Then choose Window > About This Mac.
If you're running 10.6 Snow Leopard or earlier, it's a little complicated. You could buy this ebook for more help—you can ask for a refund if it turns out that your Mac is too old. Another resource is the MacTracker app.
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I followed your instructions pretty closely, and I'm happy to say that I didn't need the extra backup. But, now that I have this nifty external drive that's up to date I am ready to take it to my next computer, sync everything, and do it all over again. Having a process really increased my confidence level, got me to slow down and think about the upgrade. ... Thank you once again for writing such enjoyable tech. —Don Meares
These comments are about earlier editions of this book.
I just did an upgrade to Mountain Lion from Lion and all I can say is....WOW! Your Take Control instructions were educational, informative, and well directed.
—Kristopher Johnson
Thanks so much for a super ebook for upgrading to Lion. I upgraded earlier today with my iMac. I had ZERO problems due to your ebook. And, all my third-party apps which I upgraded, as appropriate, worked fine. —Barry B.
I bought both Take Control books—'Upgrading to Lion' and 'Using Lion'. They've been great value and really very useful. I upgraded four Macs with no problems whatsoever after creating a boot disc as described. Where I needed to keep Snow Leopard alongside Lion, because of PPC software, I followed the instructions and once again, experienced a smooth installation. —Dave W.
Excellent books, and really useful advice. I successfully upgraded to Lion following your advice and guidance....If I had not purchased these books I would have definitely run into trouble. I had no idea the upgrade was something that had to be handled with such a lot of preparation and thought. —Thanks, C.P.
September 5, 2014 -- We don't plan to update this 10.9 Mavericks title again, but if you're already on to Yosemite, check out Take Control of Upgrading to Yosemite.
—Tonya J Engst
October 31, 2013 --
If you use a Western Digital hard drive, be aware that the bundled utilities could cause data loss under Mavericks. Western Digital is recommending that users delay upgrading or delete the utilities. Learn more in my TidBITS article about this issue: Western Digital Warning Mavericks Users of Data Loss.
UPDATE (January 22, 2014): Western Digital has a firmware update available for affected devices. For details, see My Book Essential (USB 3.0) software update for Mac users.
—Adam Engst
October 31, 2013 --
Progress marches on, and even though we just released version 1.2 of Take Control of Upgrading to Mavericks, a few additional pieces of information have already emerged.
First, the app formerly known as Lion DiskMaker has been renamed to the less anachronistic and more future-proof DiskMaker X. Its capabilities remain the same.
Second, Apple has posted a support article titled OS X Mavericks: Home folder appears to be different after completing Setup Assistant, which describes a situation that can occur if a Mavericks installation is aborted partway through (for example, if the computer was powered off during installation) and the installer prompts you to create a new user account. It's no big deal; you just have to go through a short procedure to log in to your original account. But it's worth knowing about.
Finally, my own solution to Gmail and Mail in Mavericks not getting along has been to ditch Gmail in favor of a real IMAP provider. I posted my story at Macworld: Why (and how) I'm saying goodbye to Gmail.
—Joe Kissell
October 14, 2013 --
Who is the tall dark stranger riding into town? Mavericks is its name. Pull up a chair and sit down for a spell as Joe Kissell tells Chuck Joiner of MacVoices what you need to do to prepare your Mac for OS X 10.9 Mavericks. The discussion includes backup strategies, software upgrades, and more. Special bonus for viewers of the video feed: the striking beauty of Joe's aloha shirt in gorgeous digital color!
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While Porsha Williams and Kordell Stewart's lengthy divorce may not be Hollywood's most drawn-out breakup, it's certainly been one of reality TV's most dramatic. The former Real Housewives of Atlanta couple has hashed things out both on-screen and in social media, with Kordell maintaining that Porsha would receive nothing in the split — despite not having a prenup. But now their divorce settlement has officially been finalized... so what did Porsha get?
According to legal docs posted to TMZ, Porsha gets pretty much nothing! The judge has ruled that the Housewife won't be getting any alimony, retirement money, cash-out, health insurance, or houses from her former NFL player ex-husband. She will also be required to pay her own credit card balances.
One thing that Porsha does walk away with is her $19K engagement ring, which should be able to cover a lot of costs, should she decide to sell it (and who wouldn't?!). She can also hold on to her personal items, including jewelry, clothes, and her Mercedes.
Meanwhile, Kordell definitely gets the better end of the deal, keeping his two houses, two plots of land, full retirement benefits, and 100 percent interest in his companies. He'll also drive off in his Mercedes — but he's got a Porsche, to boot.
So how did this happen with no prenup in the equation? According to a new revelation from Kordell, Porsha did not pay her taxes and lost her condo, prior to their union. Because of that, the two had "separate property" in the state of Georgia, and her name never went on anything during their marriage.
We feel for Porsha, as she reportedly was looking for more out of the split, but she should see this as a blessing in disguise. Now the gorgeous young gal has a clean break from her controlling ex — and that's the best gift he could give her!
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