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FixMpeg is a simple front end to ffmpeg that will convert the audio format and sample rate in an mpeg2 file (.mpg). It is intended to aid the migration of files to the SX Video Servers from Tightrope Media Systems. It will not touch the video, but only convert the audio in a file if it is not correct to stereo MPEG1 layer 2 audio (typical uses are to convert from the wrong sample rate -- 44.1kHz to 48kHz or to convert AC3 audio).
Simply extract the zip file, double click the FixMpeg.exe (not ffmpeg.exe) and then drag a batch of mpeg2 files onto the window. Files that are already correct will be copied, files that can be converted will be converted and you will get a message about any incompatible files.
You can click the path to point it at your desired content directory (it will create a file there with the same name when processing). There's no installer, just place the extracted folder somewhere convenient, and perhaps make a shortcut to FixMpeg.exe someplace even more convenient.
2.1 - this release now will process files other than MPEG files (i.e. .wmv, .avi) and will transcode unsupported media to MPEG2 to make them compatible! It will also read and allow you to convert media from a DVD. It does its best to transcode to MPEG2, some low-quality sources may have A/V sync issues, it is good to check the files for any problems after they're converted.
2.2 - this release adds preliminary support for MacOSX with a few changes that allow it to run under mono.
To get it running on your Mac, first download mono and install it. Then, in in the FixMpeg directory there will be a FixMpeg.zip, double click it in the Finder to extract it. Once that finishes, you'll see an AppleScript called "FixMpeg" (with an icon if a script standing on a square). Double click the script, it will configure and run FixMpeg for you. Status isn't perfect yet, but it works.
JPEGSpinner is a little front-end application to jhead and jpegtran which will allow you to quickly perform several lossless transformations on JPEG images. It will allow you to rotate to multiples of 90 degrees, flip horizontally or vertically or automatically rotate based on information embedded in the image by the rotation sensor in your camera (if available). Since the transformation is lossless, there is no loss in quality due to recompressing the image.
To install: copy the application to your Program Files and create a shortcut in your Startup folder (sorry no installer yet).
SystemInfo is an application that runs in the system tray and displays a summary of your system configuration on your desktop. Copy the application to your Program Files and create a shortcut in your Startup folder (sorry no installer yet).
RaidMonitor is an application that runs in the system tray and monitors the status of a 3ware RAID controller with 3DM 1.x software. Copy the application to your Program Files and create a shortcut in your Startup folder (sorry no installer yet).
GoogleImager is a small .NET application that uses Google Images to find album artwork for an mp3 collection. When you run it, it prompts for a folder that should contain any number of folders corrosponding to artists. Each artist's folder should contain an album subdirectory, which in turn contains the music. Album names that contain a year prefix will ignore the year.
To find images: you click on an album in the left pane, then either click on the small preview box (if there is already artwork) to keep it, or select an image in the web browser pane. It will auto-advance to the next album. It creates a folder.jpg in each album's folder which can then be later processed to put into the media's tags.
Concept: Andrew Starks.
A simple application for Smartphone that can check how many new messages you have in your Google Mail account (supports Google Apps domains, just type in a domain in the Settings... screen). It uses the ATOM feed for your inbox to find new messages. This is a proof-of-concept, ideally the next step is to integrate this into the home screen (anyone?). For now, it cheats and uses an all-day event to put the data on the home screen. Just leave this app running in the background and it will update your mail count at the selected interval.
Why did Microsoft not provide an easier way to plug into the home screen? Making a plug in in C++ would be a lot more complicated than this, .NET makes it a lot easier to do SSL requests. If you look at the code, I tried making it update the form's icon, hoping this would show up in the MRU, but it does not (maybe there is a way?). But, for now, the all-day event works. If you use GMobileSync, I suggest quitting the GMailNotifier before syncing (the all-day event gets deleted when exiting).
I wrote this, because I couldn't find anything out there that did what I want. There is another app out there that is similar from JGADesign: GMailCheck.
Version 0.2 adds the ability to set the mail check interval and also a summary of email in the all-day event that gets created.
Version 0.3 fixes parsing of preview emails to process html entities.
HappyGPSLogger is a GPS Logger for Windows Mobile 5 for Smartphone. It connects to a GPS receiver and creates a tracklog in .gpx format. I use it in conjunction with the WWMX Location Stamper for geo-tagging photos.
It enables bluetooth when starting, and returns the bluetooth radio to the
previous state when exiting (for use with bluetooth GPS receivers).
If a storage card is available, it will save logs on it, otherwise it will
put them in
\Application Data\HappyGPSLogger\. You can manually record
points to the log or it will automatically record them at a fairly aggressive interval, every:
It requires the .NET Compact Framework 2.0, but you should install SP1 to the Framework
to fix enumerating bluetooth virtual serial ports. I also suggest installing the
so the system will produce meaningful error messages.
Version 0.2 fixes speed tracking and adds a visual speedometer.
Many firewalls disconnect your sessions when they've been idle for a long time. noidle was written to combat this, by making sure your terminal session has data being sent to it frequently (default: every 30 seconds). It has actually become much more, it now provides a lot of useful information on the title bar of your terminal window such as mail count, system load and stock quotes. noidle is most useful when used in conjunction with screen.
Note: noidle requires at least perl 5.
Original concept: Josh Colbeck.
A simple perl script that will download the list of places a particular user has checked in at with BrightKite.com and convert it to a .GPX file. HINT: you can use GPSBabel to convert a .GPX file to various formats for use with GPS devices or Google Earth.
Version 1.1 adds a simple database to cache entries, so subsequent calls
can add new entries and have a complete history of old entries (even when
they're no longer in the GEO-RSS feed). To reset the database, remove
Version 1.1.1 changes the database to be named
so you can track multiple users.
A perl script that filters email based on a list of known good addresses. You list the addresses you wish to accept email from, and all others are save to a staging folder which can be purged at will. New in version 1.3, gatekeeper can automatically accept email from any addresses you've sent email to, and new in version 1.4, it can use rbl style services to bypass even staging a black-listed message. gatekeeper is 110% effective at blocking unwanted emails.
Note that this is for use with unix systems that use unix mbox style mailboxes, not maildirs or anything else.
Thanks to Don Teske for the help with the concept.
Yet another wiki implementation that I wrote to use with Beyond Terra. It is written specifically for this site, and is not easily configurable.
This is a perl module that is used in conjunction with noidle to fetch stock quotes from the internet.
Josh Colbeck modified this script to be a perl module.
If you use a terminal such as xterm or rxvt, you must use colo. It is a program that chooses random colors for your terminal windows, to bring life to your desktop. It defaults to spawning an xterm, but it is easy to configure to use a different terminal.
Written by Rocco Altier and Scott Jann.
A version of colo for Mac OS X, to change a current window's colors in Terminal.app.
The most useful utility for your X desktop. This program makes a red scanning light appear on your X server.
Written by Rocco Altier and Scott Jann.
Inspired by X KITT, this is a scanning light that can be docked when using the Window Maker window manager for X.
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This is a simple utility for testing drives. It can start multiple children to test drive access from multiple processes doing a variety of reads and writes. Each child writes a random length block of data to the specified path, and then reads it back, and as the name indicates, it verifies what it reads is what it wrote.verify <prefix> <count>
From the command line you pass it a path and file prefix to where to create files (i.e. if the drive you want to test is mounted on /mnt, you could use /mnt/test as prefix). You also specify the count of children. If you wish to use verify's timing feature to test drive speed, use 0 for count.
A utility for setting the Macintosh type and creator codes for a file based on the types defined by Internet Config. It uses file extension and also looks at file content to determine type.
A silly useless utility that will read you a file, and uses the MacinTalk speech callbacks to animate a face based on the output. This is just a simple thing I wrote to learn about the MacinTalk Pro API.
Unless otherwise specified all source code on this page is released under the GPL.©1999-2015 Scott Jann Last updated on Friday 5/8/2015


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MASSENA - Final applications were reviewed, last minute preparations were being made and dozens of vendors began filing into the Massena Arena Friday afternoon to set up their displays in anticipation of the 35th annual Heritage Festival.
The event kicks off at with a parade lineup on Water Street between 8:15 and 8:30 a.m. today and will also include a bevy of vendors and a large offering of live entertainment. The parade route runs from Main Street through downtown Massena to Bowers Avenue to a section of Grove Street before ending at the Massena Arena.
This year's theme, "Our North Country Heritage in Sports," will be evident during the march.
"The Massena Little League has told us that they have 200 kids coming in the parade plus the coaches. We also have a nice contingent of Massena Central High School athletes. We have about 50 athletes, both boys and girls," Greater Massena Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kathleen Kelly-Ori said.
She said that the state champion Massena Central boys' hockey team will also be featured in the parade on a float. Also participating in the parade will be the school's softball team, representatives from Trinity Catholic School, and the Red Raiders marching band.
The march will be highlighted by honorary co-grand marshall Jonny Gustafson, a luger who was recently named to the fall 2014 Junior Team for USA Luge.
"The one thing that is very important is that it is a celebration of Massena's heritage. This year we have a great group of athletes. When you look at the vast array of great athletes coming together on one street on Main Street,. it is very impressive. I think it is a nod to the parents and coaches great preparation and dedication," Ms. Kelly-Ori said.
The Heritage Festival will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Massena Arena and is expected to include 85 vendors.
Among the activities awaiting visitors today are bounce houses, face painting, pony rides, a petting zoo, Cubby T. Clown and a silent auction.
The idea of a sports-themed festival came courtesy of chamber board member Sanford T. Cook at a previous board meeting.
Even after the day is through, attendees will still be able to interact with chamber officials and have a chance at winning additional prizes.
"This year we have something called 'Send us your selfies at Heritage Festival.' We're asking people to like the Facebook page or follow the Twitter page and after the festival they send in their selfies. We will then randomly pick some of the entrants for prizes," Ms. Kelly-Ori said.
People may access the chamber's Facebook page by searching for "Greater Massena Chamber of Commerce." They can see the Twitter page by typing #massenaheritage.
Entrance to the Heritage Festival is $3 for adults, $2 for students, and children 5 and under are free.
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Jan 01 2013
Making S.M.A.R.T. Homeschool Resolutions
At the end of every year, I catch the New Year bug to think up all manner of resolutions. Naturally, this flows into an evaluation of how we homeschool.
The middle of the school year is not necessarily the time to implement a great deal of change unless something is broken enough to hinder learning. However, a semester is certainly long enough to assess where we stand in relation to the goals we set for the year and tweak or improve upon our method of attaining them.
The first few years of homeschooling our goals were strictly completion-oriented and met the basic S.M.A.R.T. criteria I learned in my early years of working in management. At that point the kids were entirely too young to set their own objectives and the weight of their education fell squarely on my shoulders.
The goals were SPECIFIC in that I could fully answer the five "W" questions:
» What did I want to accomplish with their early education?
» Why was it necessary to meet these objectives?
» Who would be involved in the process?
» Where (in the home only/integrated with a co-op group) would our homeschooling take place?
» When (what hours/time of day/days of the week) would it take place?
The goals were MEASURABLE. This was simplified by the 36 week curriculum I chose. In the beginning, a successful year meant completing all 36 weeks of the curriculum, so by mid-year I expected us to be at or around week 18.
The goals were intended to be ATTAINABLE. This criteria was a bit more challenging then than it is now, because the first time we walked the homeschool path it was difficult to set realistic goals; this is where the mid-year evaluation was helpful. Halfway through the year I could identify whether or not the original goal was in fact realistic. If not, I could make a change. Sometimes it also meant being honest enough to point out my own weaknesses, including where I needed to encourage my children to reach or work a bit harder.
In addition, goals were supposed to be RELEVANT. In other words, I was responsible for making certain the effort we put into the goal was worthwhile and actually mattered in the grand scheme of the kids' educational process.
Finally, goals were to be TIME-BOUND. For me, this closely mirrored the intent of "measurable" goals. For instance, I set dates to both begin and complete our 36 week curriculum. However, it also was to prevent me from becoming overwhelmed one week with household tasks or outside responsibilities and putting school "on hold" for that week to accomplish them.
This S.M.A.R.T. criteria was "smart" for us in the beginning, primarily because it kept my head above water for the first few years. However, as my kids grew in age and maturity, our goals and intentions behind homeschooling evolved. For one thing, they became "our" goals as opposed to just "my" goals.
Another change was a loosening of the constraints of what was "measurable" and "time-bound" as each child lingered on the subject matter that really tickled their interest.
Probably the most difficult hurdle for me was the year we stopped allowing a 36 week curriculum to dictate our school year's completion. Admittedly, I only let go of this requirement after speaking with public and private school teachers who assured me that they rarely, if ever, completed all of their mapped-out Lesson Plans for the year. In other words, full completion was sort of the proverbial golden ring.
This was freeing in the sense that I could look back at a school year, where we only reached week 33 of our curriculum, and still feel a great sense of accomplishment.
Our standards of measurement changed to include "marks" like giving two public speeches, writing a solid "first" research paper, community service projects, learning a new method of watercolor, improving upon grammar in reader narrations, learning to balance school and chores efficiently, and taking over specific life-tasks such as meal-planning, home care and lawn management.
That said, I still think the S.M.A.R.T. criteria offers a sold kick-off for developing homeschool goals and making wise assessments or homeschool resolutions for the new year.
Do you make homeschool resolutions? If so, how do you go about assessing where you and your children "stand" and where you are "going"?
About the Author: Tired of feeling overwhelmed, Heather Sanders and her husband Jeff faithsized their family into a 960 square foot lake cabin in need of renovation. She writes about faith and simplifying your desires so you can be content right here and right now.
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Tulip On Tuesday, January 1 at 9:11 am
I frequently help organizations set goals and figure out how to achieve them. These S.M.A.R.T. criteria are relevant to all kinds of goal-setting. Thank you! I'll be using these ideas!
Sarah B. On Tuesday, January 1 at 10:22 am
I don't know that I'd call them resolutions, but I do go back and check to make sure we're making progress in the direction that I want/need us to go. Mine are still younger (2nd and 4th grades), and so we're still working on some of the basics and the goals are still, as you put it, 'my' goals. I'm hopeful that as they get older, I'll be able to hand over some of the reins to them. That's a good goal in itself, don't you think?
kellymarie On Tuesday, January 1 at 1:59 pm
Happy Healthy, Blessed New Year to you Heather & your family…
Not sure what you would call, what I do; about in this time (actually at this moment, my bed is COVERED in books and evaluate where we are at, and things I would like to add into their daily day, books & subjects I still want to cover..etc.. I write out my planner about 3 months ahead of time..That is what I am in the process of doing currently.
Here in NY we have 4 Quarterlies that need to be handed in during the school year and at the end of the year, we need to give the kids assessment test. I guess that has always been my measurement.for the board of ed… I measure their learning when out of no-where they are talking to someone and talking about something they learned. Very exciting.. ..
Miranda Hughes On Tuesday, January 1 at 4:04 pm
I've always been surprised by the fact that so many homeschooling families start out with so much objective structure. That probably makes sense if a child is moving to homeschooling out of some sort of highly structured school environment. But young children are not particularly goal-oriented by nature. Their learning is primarily about process, not product, focused on experience, and curiosity, and imagination. These are all things that are best left unstructured. As my homeschooled kids have got older, we've added some discrete goals, objectives, time-lines and so on.
I understand why many parents like to start out with a lot of structure, and why they get more comfortable relaxing away from it as time goes on. I'm just not sure that the opposite approach isn't better suited to most children, at least the younger ones.
Obviously it's possible to be successful both ways. I just wonder if it's not a lot easier to start looser.
Anyway, my youngest kid is just about ready to start high school math, and has a number of other things she wants to structure more firmly into her week (XC skiing, independent reading, violin, chemistry) so my resolution is to support her more consistently in sticking to her structure and goals.
Amanda Borenstadt On Wednesday, January 2 at 10:23 am
This is a great post. I think I often make grander plans than I should. One of my reasons for homeschooling is so the kids can go at their own paces. This means that if we take longer to learn something such as fractions, we get behind in the schedule. I'm learning to be okay with that.
Our Small Hours On Wednesday, January 2 at 9:07 pm
I don't have any home school resolutions this year. We're in a really good place with home schooling right now and are on target to meeting our goals. But I wanted to commend you on using the SMART technique of goal setting for a resolution. I used this with former therapy clients all the time and it really keeps a dream from staying a dream and helps the dreamer set firm, attainable goals. More people might keep their resolutions if they went about setting them this way!
Mandi G On Wednesday, January 2 at 11:35 pm
What wonderful encouragement this post was. After Thanksgiving, my 4th grader really started having problems finishing his work by the normal stop time (via the La-La Land Station). We are still trying to find a way that will be acceptable to both of us (since he is old enough to decide how he wants to handle things and also honest enough to see how things are NOT working). This was the kick in the pants that I needed. I am encouraged that we will find a good way to accomplish our goals without stressing everyone out and making us both miserable.


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A Charleston man was stabbed to death in Jacksonville, Ill., early Saturday.
William G. McElhaney, 70, was found lying in a pool of blood at a home located at 37 Ivywood Drive. He was pronounced dead at the hospital, according to police.
Police arrested Robert S. Heitbrink, 48, and charged him with murder. Heitbrink and McElhaney were related to each other, according to a press release. Further details about their relationship have not been released. A Jacksonville Police Department representative could not immediately be reached.
Heitbrink was expected to appear in court Monday afternoon, according to a report by the State Journal-Register in Springfield.
Heitbrink is a well-known Jacksonville real estate agent, according to the Jacksonville Journal-Courier's report on the killing. Heitbrink is the president of the Jacksonville chapter of the Illinois Association of Realtors, according to the association's website.
The coroner stated McElhaney had been stabbed several times, according to the newspaper's report.
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Well, I survived the first week of spring semester and I can see that this semester is going to fly by. The weather has been brutally cold and snowy and I'm really busy with Carrie rehearsals five nights a week and all day Sunday, which are held in Lakewood at The Beck Center. When this show is over on March 9th, some of us leave for Pace University in NYC for the Straw Hat Auditions, to determine what summer stock theater we'll be performing at this summer, then after we return there is just about 7 weeks left of my sophomore year. Crazy!
My classes this semester are much more major-specific which is refreshing and so exciting knowing I have all my general music classes done. I now have a music theatre solfege and harmony course daily which switches between learning how to accompany ourselves on guitar and piano, music theatre history, and learning how to breakdown and be able to accurately perform callback material within 24 hours. I'm very glad that I have a more applicable music class this semester. I also have MT workshop with the incredible Victoria Bussert this semester which is a personal growth and mind opening experience every class. We are currently putting together our Straw Hat auditions with her guidance to compile the most marketable package for our type and individual strengths. This upcoming week my class gets to be the guinea pigs that will "audition" three Broadway music directors that are in the running for the MT program's adjunct music director. Each candidate will be playing our Straw Hat auditions as if it was a real one shot audition, and they then get to give us a lecture on any topic of their choosing in Music Theatre. I am beyond excited and grateful that I get to be a catalyst in this crucial decision for the music program here at BW. My other classes are great and I threw in a psychology course as well. These upcoming weeks are going to be a bloody rush with Carrie opening so soon, but this is why I am here, and I can sleep when I'm dead. Let's do it!


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Sunday, June 13, 2010
Vegetable Tian (or how to use all that zucchini)
When I saw Ina make this, I knew I would love it (not uncommon while watching Barefoot Contessa, I'll admit). I like every single vegetable in there. Add some seasonings and roast- how bad can that be? Ina delivered as usual. And since you don't have to peel any of these veggies, all you have to do is chop chop and line them up. It looks pretty impressive but is actually super simple. With all the delicious, summer veggies overflowing, this dish is cheap, delicious, and healthy. Go go.
What do you like to make with all the summer produce? I can't live on just zucchini bread (although I might like to, it really hardly qualifies as bread, don't you think?)
from Anne Strawberry
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recipe from Ina Garten
Good olive oil
2 large yellow onions, cut in half and sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound medium round potatoes, unpeeled
3/4 pound zucchini
1 1/4 pounds medium tomatoes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, plus extra sprigs
2 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated (I subbed Parmesan- I'll only eat that stinky Gruyere in Croque Monsieur, Macaroni, or Fondue!)
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Brush a 9 by 13 by 2-inch baking dish with olive oil. In a medium saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and cook the onions over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Spread the onion mixture on the bottom of the baking dish.
Slice the potatoes, zucchini, and tomatoes in 1/4-inch thick slices. Layer them alternately in the dish on top of the onions, fitting them tightly, making only 1 layer. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, thyme leaves, and thyme sprigs and drizzle with 1 more tablespoon of olive oil. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Uncover the dish, remove the thyme sprigs, sprinkle the cheese on top, and bake for another 30 minutes until browned. Serve warm.
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- Laraine Eddington said...
Oh yeah, that's what I'm talkin' about. This looks yummy and virtuous.
- June 13, 2010 at 10:24 AM
- Jen said...
I think I've died & gone to heaven. I am so going to try this. Oh Yummy!
- June 13, 2010 at 10:58 AM
- Pam said...
This sounds delicious and looks like it also! You can't go wrong with Ina's recipes!
- June 13, 2010 at 11:09 AM
- Tracey said...
I agree about Ina - I want to make just about everything I see on her show :) I saw this episode and made a note to try this dish. Thanks for the reminder - your photos are fabulous!
- June 13, 2010 at 6:25 PM
- Helen said...
This looks delicious. If only my bf ate courgettes then this would be perfect. This is so simple too, just veggies and cheese.
- June 14, 2010 at 12:45 PM
- Preppy Pink Crocodile said...
I am about two weeks away from having more squash than I will know what to do with so this is perfect! Sounds like a great combo!
- June 19, 2010 at 6:48 PM
- The Prudent Homemaker said...
I LOVE Gruyere! I used to live in Switzerland, and Gruyere and Swiss Emmenthal were my favorite cheeses; I ate them every week.
But at $15 a pound, Gruyere has been sadly lacking my my diet!
Now, if I can just get the zuchinni to grow. . .
I hear it does crazy well in humid climates, but here I'm happy to get a few all summer.
- June 19, 2010 at 8:40 PM


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FPA members Yulia and Barunia both complained in FPA's forums that InstaForex not only cancelled their signup bonuses, but also removed all profits from their accounts, refunding only their initial deposits. InstaForex's representatives in our forums, Ekaterina and Anna claimed that Yulia and Barunia were the same person trying to take advantage of InstaForex's $30 sign up bonus. As evidence, it was said that both accounts opened at about the same time and that both took the same trade on the same currency pair.
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The FPA can see that two people opening accounts at about the same time and placing the same trade would be suspicious. We can also see that two people who know each other might do the same thing. Ekaterina called them scammers and promised evidence to prove they are scammers. We can fully understand InstaForex wanting to check these accounts more closely, but are very disappointed that InstaForex would never provide any real proof..
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Dear FPA, I really appreciate your help very much, you have lost advantage from the advertising of instaforex because of me and Barunia
I hope God Bless you always and FPA becomes greater in the next time.
I would also say thank you to Pharaoh for his consern in our case since the beginning, I really appreciate it so much..
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Nice One FPA
Every Industry I know has some sort of police and this one should be no different!
If the FPA didn't stand up and help us with problems like this, then we are going to be screwed even more often by brokers and they will keep getting away with it.Well done FPA for sticking up for us!
r u kidding?
So basically -if I buy advertising here its cart-blanche to be a POS company that steals from its clients? This is exactly y I no longer support this forum-its to bad too. There are a lot of good members here-Its that same double standard that has helped tarnish the reputation and validity of this website.I hope u guys who run this site come back to reality and make it what it was and should be-a website dedicated to Forex and its traders-and not the religon of the almighty dollar! Good luck.:unhappy:
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The veterans staying at the DeGeorge at Union Station homeless shelter now have new carpet, newly painted walls and new ceiling fans – thanks to the combined efforts of The American Legion family, Rebuilding Together [2] and Sears' Heroes at Homes [3] program.
The three entities came together Aug. 23 in Houston to kick off the Legion's national convention and to renovate the 13-year-old facility that has housed more than 900 veterans since its opening. Volunteers spent the morning painting and laying down carpet for the residents, who range from ages 24-85. Legionnaires, Legion Riders and Auxiliary members all took part in the work.
"This is a wonderful opportunity for us to get involved," said American Legion Past National Commander Fang Wong, who helped paint alongside his wife, Barbara. "We want people to know what The American Legion is doing. What better way to do that then leading by example? We talk about branding. What better way to brand ourselves than something like this?"
DeGeorge is open to male and female veterans; residents pay a minimum of $50 a month up to 30 percent of their total monthly income for rent, capping at a maximum of $417 per month. The center pays all utilities, and each room has a small refrigerator and microwave. There is a community kitchen available to all residents.
"This is the first time we've had the walls painted in 13 years, and the carpets hadn't been replaced since then," said Lynda Greene, community director for DeGeorge. "With 900 people going through here, that's a lot of wear over the years." The renovation matters to the facility's residents. "A lot of veterans felt like they weren't validated," Greene said. "They felt they've been rejected. Every time something like this happens for them, it tells them that yes, they are appreciated. Something like this matters to them."
Jim Soller, executive director of Rebuilding Together Houston [4], calls efforts like DeGeorge renovation a labor of love for his organization. "I've been involved with Rebuilding Together for 25 years," he said. "It gets in your blood. You love it because it makes a difference for someone else."
Several distinguished guests showed up at DeGeorge during the renovation, including American Legion National Commander James Koutz, Houston Mayor Annise Parker, and national and local representatives from Sears.
"Trying to get homeless veterans off the street – that's what we are about," Koutz said. "I thank each of you volunteers for doing that. This is our first one of these, and we're going to keep doing these at every national convention, starting next year in Charlotte. Maybe next year I'll be painting with you."
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Since 1980, awareness has been growing that the majority of value in today's economy is intrinsically related to the multi-faceted domain of intangible property and rights (IP & R). Found in state-sanctioned limited monopolies like patents, copyrights, and trademarks or in contracts (franchise and license agreements; cooperative research and development agreements; trade secrets; trade agreements; exploitation rights; and restricted knowledge agreements; etc.), IP & R are estimated to account for more than 80% of the value of the global marketplace. Unfortunately, from the World Trade Organization (WTO) to the grassroots innovator, few individuals or institutions fully appreciate the:
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UCLA's mantra for CWS finals: pitching and defenseBy ERIC OLSON
the associated press | June 24,2013OMAHA, Neb. Its hard enough pitching against the nations best in the College World Series. It would seem even tougher when runs are so difficult to come by for your team.
UCLAS Adam Plutko said when he heads to the mound Monday night for Game 1 of the finals against Mississippi State, hell just worry about himself and believe that somehow, some way his teammates will come through.
So far, the Bruins have turned their total of eight runs into three wins.
Weve played with each other all year long and there is a lot of trust, Plutko said Sunday. Im sure you can look at it one way and say theres a lot of pressure to hold a team. But at the same time, there is a lot of trust in the guys behind you.
The Bruins pitchers have allowed a total of three runs at the CWS, with starters Plutko (9-3), Nick Vander Tuig and Grant Watson going at least six innings.
Relievers James Kaprielian and Zack Weiss have combined for three innings of one-hit, shutout relief. Star closer David Berg has worked around trouble in two of his three appearances but has gotten the job done.
UCLA (47-17) will follow the same plan in the best-of-three finals matching programs looking for their first national championship in baseball.
Mississippi State coach John Cohen said he would start Trevor Fitts (0-0), wholl be making only his sixth start of the season in 18 appearances.
The Bulldogs (51-18) have been the best-hitting team at the CWS, with a .297 average in wins over Oregon State (twice) and Indiana.
Wes Rea is batting .462, best among players who have been in three or more CWS games, and Brett Pirtle is at .417.
Mississippi States average of 4.6 runs a game in Omaha is highest in a CWS on track to produce the least offense since the metal-bat era started in 1974.
Rea said hes followed the Bruins from afar and is impressed with how they do things.
They know how to win, he said. That is how you get here. Its going to be a tremendous series. I have a lot of respect for those guys, and may the best man win.
Pitching and defense have been UCLAs identity since ninth-year coach John Savage took over. Gerrit Cole and Trevor Bauer, the Nos. 1 and 3 draft picks in 2011, led the Bruins to the 2010 finals, where they were swept by South Carolina.
Plutko and Vander Tuig and Berg, the National Stopper of the Year, have led the Bruins to their third CWS appearance in four years. For Savage, its validation for his pitching-and-defense mantra.
We dont have the physicalness, as I look at it, of the Southeastern Conference, Savage said. Sometimes Ill look out there when were stretching and go, `Oh, God. Its not a real physical-looking team. But theyre baseball players. We have talent. Its just a little different way of creating a team.
It would seem to be a smart way to go nowadays, given the way the bats have been dialed down to perform more like wood.
You have to bob and weave and make adjustments in this game, Savage said. Rather than sit there and complain about (how) bat manufacturers are making them and size of the ballpark... Come, on, we keep on talking about certain things. It gets back down to good teams and good players.
The Bruins have scored three or fewer runs in 29 of their 64 games, including in three of their last four.
Theyre batting .182 in the CWS, with only two of their 16 hits going for extra bases.
UCLA has backed its outstanding pitching in Omaha by committing a total of one error in wins over LSU, North Carolina State and North Carolina.
The Bruins carry a nine-game win streak into the finals. Theyre 19-4 since May 1 and came to the CWS off the momentum created by sweeping No. 5 national seed Cal State Fullerton in super regionals.
Nobody thought wed win a game there, shortstop Pat Valaika said.
Few would have thought the Bruins could have won three straight in Omaha after scoring just eight runs.
For a small ball-playing team batting just .248 for the season, timing is everything. Mississippi States Cohen said thats what makes UCLA dangerous.
When you look at their numbers and watch them play, its pretty obvious they arent going to beat themselves, he said. When you see infielders with less than 10 errors in close to 70 games, thats pretty remarkable.
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Festival darling Elizabeth Olsen stars in Silent House, which opens today. Adding a new twist and gimmick to the field of micro-budget horrors, Silent House is built around the convention of being shot as one continuous take presented in real time. I've yet to see the film, but real time is a pretty cool way to watch a film when it's done correctly. The execution is tricky, but most importantly, it needs to rest upon a fantastic idea.
Reviews of Silent House are almost evenly split with the consensus being gimmicky but scary, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Of course, real time isn't for everyone as you'll see with the real time films listed below. What do you think, is real time worthwhile or a waste of time?
Bruce Willis plays a burnt out New York City detective tasked with escorting Mos Def (aka Mos) to his grand jury testimonial. However, Mos's Eddie is set to testify against a crooked cop who will in turn bring down every crooked cop in the department. Willis and Mos then have 90 minutes to travel the sixteen blocks downtown with an army of cops trying to kill them. I recommend they just take 2nd Avenue. Everyone else swears by the FDR but I've had little luck on it.
In Nick of Time, Johnny Depp plays a mild-mannered accountant who is ordered to assassinate a Governor in exchange for his daughter's life. We know that he's mild-mannered because his character isn't wearing earrings, face paint, or a dead crow on his head. Christopher Walken is excellent as Depp's kidnapper and tormentor. The lesson here: never get in a van with Christopher Walken.
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