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The LG Optimus L7 will soon become available at prepaid carrier Boost Mobile, though it will be known as the Venice. The phones sport a 4.3-inch IPS touchscreen with a resolution of 480x800. On the processing side, there is a 1GHz, dual-core chip and 512MB of RAM.


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DreamWorks announces theatrical Shrek sequel
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For a growing number of families, getting by is getting tougher.
New Jerseys property tax burden is forcing many to think about getting out by either moving to a smaller house or leaving the state.
In Jackson, soaring property taxes on their home have put Steven and Dawn Monko in a financial bind.
This is our retirement fund, said Monko, 47, a former Asbury Park police officer who left the force in April 2000 and receives a $44,400 annual disability pension. He and his wife planned to live in the home for at least 10 more years and then sell it, using the proceeds for retirement.
We have always played by the rules, Monko said. He said the couple want to stay in their home, but an annual property tax bill of $10,910, coupled with an economic downturn that has hurt their lawn cutting business, has put their financial life in dire straits. A revaluation two years ago boosted their taxes by 32 percent overnight. But I dont know if we can stay here. Were thinking of looking out of state.
The Monkos plight is familiar to many New Jersey residents who have been struggling for years with rising property taxes. New Jersey property owners pay the highest property taxes in the nation: an average of $7,544 in 2010, up 71 percent since 2000 and twice the inflation rate.
This in a state where unemployment is 9.2 percent and the median household income dropped $2,000 from 2008 to 2009 to $68,342.
Rising property taxes have forced many longtime residents to consider leaving the state. In a 2008 study, researchers at Princeton Universitys Policy Research Institute for the Region found that New Jerseys net migration losses during the past decade were mostly lower-income households who fled to areas where it was cheaper to live.
Those who remain in the state face difficult choices: Should they sell their home and move to a smaller dwelling or cut expenses to hang onto their property?
The average household will pay more than $9,000 a year in property taxes by 2015 and more than $10,000 in 2017 if the current rate of increase continues.
That high tax day has already arrived for the Monkos.
Absolutely shocked, says one homeowner
Pam Curchin was born in Red Bank and has lived in Monmouth County her whole life. But just like the Monkos, she is actually beginning to wonder if she can stay in the house she has owned for 19 years.
Curchin, 56, tended the small garden, mowed her lawn and watched the world go by while sitting on a white wicker chair on her tidy front porch, enjoying her life in the 850-square-foot house she owns in Middletowns River Plaza section.
But a revaluation, coupled with steady increases in both municipal and school taxes, has left Curchin with a tax bill of $4,878 and concern that she will not be able to remain in her home.
When I first bought this house my taxes were slightly over $2,000, said Curchin, who works as a librarian in the Middletown Township Library. I was absolutely shocked when I got my new bill.
To save money, Curchin, who lives with her 86-year-old mother, Muriel, drives a 12-year-old Chevrolet Cavalier and has not taken a vacation in years. Even as she pinches pennies, Curchin worries that increased property taxes, along with the costs of home health aides for her mother, a stroke victim, could soon force her to decide whether to stay in her home state or move elsewhere.
She received no raise this year at the library and anticipates a 1 percent salary increase in 2011. She is paid $72,756 at the library job, where she has worked since 1979, ever since she received her graduate degree.
This has always been my home, and I would really hate to leave New Jersey, Curchin said. These are the thoughts that keep me up at night. This forces people to leave the state they love.
Back-breaking point, says another homeowner
Across the area, the rising cost of property taxes is forcing many homeowners to make tough decisions.
In Berkeley's South Seaside Park section, Patricia and Dominick Triolo are trying to decide if they should sell the home they have owned since 1972. Back in 2003, their property taxes were $4,166. Today, they are $13,127.
"People are looking at the taxes, and they're not going to buy this,'' Patricia Triolo
said. Her husband, who is 65, still drives to Jersey City once a week to work as a consultant for an electric products company.
"He wanted to retire completely, but he can't,'' she said. "This was not what we had
Scott Pawlak and his wife, Teresa, have already cut expenses, reducing clothing purchases and rarely going out to eat. The taxes on their historic home in Middletown's Navesink section are now $7,884, up nearly $2,000 from what they paid when they first bought the house in 2007.
"There is no end in sight,'' said Pawlak, who works as an analyst for Prudential
Investments in Newark. "Certainly there is a back-breaking point for us.''
Pawlak said his income has been curtailed by the recession.
The Pawlaks, both 40, have a 2-year-old daughter, Magda, and are now questioning whether it's financially feasible to have another child.
"We're talking about that now,'' Pawlak said. "Does it make sense? We can't wait five years to decide.''
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The replica Eiffel Tower at Paris in Las Vegas.
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1. Paris: The City of Lights is beautiful during the day and night. Everybody knows about the Eiffel Tower, The Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Arc de Triomphe, but the plentiful lush gardens are amazing.
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Best of the 1950's
Who can forget film classics from the 1950s like "Carousel" and "From Here to Eternity" or "Abbott and Costello Go To Mars"? The movies of the 1950s came in all different genres, and many of them like "Father of the Bride" and "Cheaper by the Dozen" have been remade in recent years. The stars of this decade were larger than life: Elizabeth Taylor, Rita Hayworth, and Jeff Chandler graced the silver screen with a presence that is rarely seen in movies today.
If you would like to bulk up your DVD collections or movies of the 50's, you can find plenty of films for sale online through major retailers and auction sites. Oftentimes you can find used copies of your favorite films from the 1950's, and these copies come with guarantees so you don't have to worry about the DVD not functioning correctly. If you're really lucky, you may be able to stumble across a 50's DVD or VHS tape online that is actually signed by one of the actors who starred in the movie, but you may want to skip these unless you're a diehard fan because these movies will cost much more than an unsigned version.
Best of the 1960's
Movies of the 1960's were a lot of fun. Although there were plenty of serious films released during this decade, some of the most memorable 60's movies include titles like "The Absent Minded Professor," "My Fair Lady," and "The Parent Trap." Frank Sinatra movies peppered this decade, as did some of the best Jerry Lewis films and Dean Martin movies.
Certain 1960's videos from various television shows of the decade are now considered classics, such as the various Dick Van Dyke DVDs from his popular TV show. You can find these titles and more at most of the online DVD retailers, and some of the classic films of the 1960's can be found in bundle packages that feature several different movies of the same genre or with the dame artist.
For example, it isn't difficult to find several Frank Sinatra films in one DVD pack, just like you can buy many of the now-infamous beach party movies of the 1960's as collections in one fell swoop instead of needing to buy each title individually. Some movies from the 1960's have been re-released after having been digitally re-mastered, so if you don't like the idea of editors toying with the original look of a film then look for versions of the original which have not been changed at all.
Best of the 1970's
Plenty of things changed with regards to movies in the 1970s. Groundbreaking 1970's movies such as "Star Wars," "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," and "Jaws" changed what moviegoers expected to see when they went to the movies. Some of the best movies of the 1970's featured actors like Jack Nicholson, Sylvester Stallone, and Diane Keaton as well as actors who had been around for a long time. Elizabeth Taylor, Gregory Peck, and Sir Laurence Olivier were among some of the most highly respected actors from the past who continued to star in films throughout the 1970's.
Since videos from the 1970's are as varied as the many films released during that decade, look closely when purchasing any type of compilation DVD that is labeled as a tribute the 1970's. Will it be a compilation of important war movies that explore the mental rigors of combat? Will it be a compilation of horror movies, sci-fi movies, or perhaps a series of films showcasing disco?
There was not one movie genre that reigned supreme during the 70's because so many films were metaphorically out of the box, and were much different from anything moviegoers had ever seen before.
Made for TV
Some of the best family movies are never released in theaters, just like many fantastic feel good movies never make it on to the silver screen. The Lifetime Movie Network offers films that are poignant, moving, engaging, and funny, and you don't even have to leave your home to watch them. If you have never indulged in Lifetime movies then you will be pleased to discover that these films have evolved exponentially from the after school specials you may have been exposed to years ago. The movies you will see on TV today feature recognizable stars involved in intriguing situations. Some of the top family movies of today are made for TV, and you will enjoy the fact that Lifetime does not put overtly racy elements into their films so everyone in your family can enjoy the movies with you.
That's Amore
What films come to mind when you think of classic romance movies? For many people, thoughts of "Casablanca," "Breakfast at Tiffany's," or "Gone With the Wind" are among the first romantic classic movies to come to mind because these films have stood the test of time as some of the best classic movies still sold on DVD today. Although these films, along with similar movies, will always be considered as some of the top classic romance films of all times, there are other films which are making their mark as mainstay romance films even though they lack the glamour of the aforementioned movies.
For example, some Tom Hanks movies such as "Sleepless in Seattle" and "You've Got Mail" are considered to be great romance films, just as Meg Ryan has fallen nicely into the romance genre with a good portion of her films. In present day, you don't necessarily have to head to the movie theater to see the latest romance films because made for television movies supply plenty of romantic tales to viewers. You can find all of your favorite romance films online for purchase, including most of the made for TV movies that make your heart swell.
The Best Classics
A movie does not necessarily have to make an important statement to be considered classic cinema, but instead is a movie that people just can't stop talking about, even decades after it was originally shown in the theater. Examples of the top classic movies include "Casablanca," "Sunset Boulevard," "Some Like it Hot," and "To Kill a Mockingbird." If you are looking to buy classic movies on DVD then you are in luck; oftentimes you can find these films in the bargain section of an online retailer's website, or you may even be able to purchase used copies through an online auction site.
Many of the best classic movies can be purchased in sets, so you can get several of your favorite movies in one complete set. The set you buy may even contain some classic Hollywood movies that you have never seen before, expanding your repertoire and introducing you to more great films. If you have old VHS tapes of classic films then you may be pleased to find that DVDs generally offer enhanced versions of the classics, with everything digitally re-mastered to offer a more crisp and clear look to it. All you need to add is some popcorn and you'll be ready for a classic movie marathon.


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- Contact the credit card company you are planning to use, and ask whether they provide any protection against theft or damage to a rental vehicle.
- If neither your automobile insurance policy nor your credit card company provide sufficient coverage, then you may want to consider purchasing coverage from the rental car company. The rental company may offer several different types of coverage. Before you purchase the policy, make sure you understand what you are responsible for paying if you are in an accident that is your fault or if the rental car is stolen or vandalized.
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I used 1/4 cup maple syrup along with the b.sugar and rolled them in ground almonds. 350 for 15 minutes. Homeade strawberry freezer jam. Delicious!
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A fire alarm caused the MGM Casino to be evacuated Thursday evening.
Gamblers had to leave the building as fire investigators and staff tried to find out why the alarm sounded.
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Is Losing Weight Really That Hard?
So that is the question, is it really that hard to lose weight? No. Ok, that was an easy article! :) Just kidding, but the answer is right. It really isn't that hard to lose weight. You simply have to watch what you put into your body and know how much you are expending throughout the day. If you put in too many calories and expend too little, you gain weight, and fortunately the opposite is true. Keep some of those calories out and bam, weight loss.
So why do so many people have problems losing weight?
First lets break up the "so many people" into two categories: those who have a hard time losing weight and those that have a medical condition that prevents their body from processing food normally. The first group I can help, the second will unfortunately have to look elsewhere for guidance as I am frankly not qualified to provide the information you need. Ok, so for those of us who have tried to lose weight and had a hard time it is usually caused by the ruleset that you placed on your diet, or the amount of exercise you are doing.
Dieting is a set of rules
Really and truly that is all that dieting is, is a set of rules that we choose to follow regarding the intake of sustenance. So what rules do you abide by? Is it the Chris Farley - "Anything Goes" ruleset:
Or maybe the Jillian Michaels ruleset? What rules are you following? Seriously take a look at the food in your diet and come up with the general ideas behind the rules. The rules you are following can be as simple as vegetables with every meal, or as complex as 60% Fat, 35% Protein, and 5% carbs. That is what this guy is doing www.iamrebuilding.com.
Now that you have the rules that you eat by. Decide if you can tweak these, are there elements of your ruleset where you can adjust and eat healthier. For instance if part of your current diet ruleset says 'when thirsty grab soda' than it is an easy fix, 'when thirsty grab some water'. Go through each of your rules and adjust those that should be adjusted to consume less sugar and less carbs.
Exercise doesn't have to be hard, strenuous or back-breaking to be effective. Take a walk around the block, go to the park, take a bike ride to the grocery store. The activity doesn't matter as much as the fact that during it you are moving constantly. We are looking for that Low Intensity but Long Lasting type of exercise. Something that keeps you on your feet for a long time. One good way to do that, as I mentioned before is with a Standing Desk. In fact reading the Varidesk reviews has made me think I should get one. Heck they are pretty cheap.
So that is it, know your rules, keep moving and keep losing weight!
Stand up and lose weight
I was reading The Ultimate Guide to Treadmill Desks and thought I would share some of my thoughts. Loosing weight may seem hard, but it can be as easy as just standing up. Especially if you set your goals properly. :) Standing and treadmill desks are a new convenient method for burning those pounds right off of you. You sit at your desk for eight hours a day rarely getting up and watching your life tick away. You want to loose weight but going to the gym is time consuming and quite frankly hard. Sitting around won't do anything but standing desks present the opportunity for weight loss without changing the rest of your day. Standing desks have existed for hundreds of years, but treadmill desks are a relatively new invention. Seth Roberts, a professor of psychology at the University of California in Berkeley, is widely credited as the inventor of the desk in 1996. Standing desks have a storied history of use, with such greats as Ben Franklin and Leonardo Da Vinci being users and proponents of it.
Both the standing desk and treadmill desk offer significant advantages over a standard seated version. The most obvious benefit is the additional energy one needs to burn to remain standing or walking. Merely remaining vertical for extended periods of time burns additional calories. The heart rate will increase by up to ten beats per minute while using just a standing desk – more if using the treadmill variety. Even the rather tame standing desk allows for you to burn up to 50 additional calories an hour or 200 calories a day if you only spend half of it standing. That's about one cappuccino. If you decide to go with a walking desk the calorie burning benefits accumulate even faster. Typically you will want to keep the speed around two miles per hour since turning the gait up too high makes it difficult to actually do work. Even so, at only two miles per hour you can burn twice as many calories each hour according to a 2007 Mayo Clinic study. Even a relatively short time at the desk of three to four hours would result in you burning a hefty 300 to 400 calories.
Burning calories isn't the only health benefit, studies have consistently shown that raising the heart rate for extended periods of time is vital to long term cardiovascular health. Several hours of walking a day ensure that your heart gets a work out regardless of how much you have in your inbox. Studies have also compared extended periods of times sitting to smoking cigarettes. Prolonged sitting increases the risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and even cancer.
You wouldn't be along in joining the standing and treadmill desk revolution. While ten years ago it was seen as a fad, whole companies have sprung up designing and building them now that the health benefits are apparent. People want to loose weight and taking time out of their busy schedule is difficult at best. Standing and treadmill desks offer a convenient, fun, and effective method for increasing your daily activity level, burning calories, and slimming up. All without spending an additional second out of your day to go to the gym.
Setting The Right Weight Loss Goals
The real battle with weight-loss could be the absence of sensible help. Weight loss assistance in today's world is often a multi-billion dollar industry. Because of magic smoothies to magic pills fat reduction has developed into a nutritional system of late night t . v . re-runs to provide needy men and women a possibility at shedding one pound. It can be difficult to visualize that MacDonald's profits over-shadow those of Weight Watches. Last yr by itself, Americans wasted 110 billion dollars upon weight reducing methods. Currently you don't need to be considered a genius to realize the challenge here. We all may possibly shell out billions on weight reduction goods; however, we're also still spending millions on take out. In the end, fat loss is all about decisions. All of us decide if you should lose fat or not, it's that simple. The subsequent article may help help you to make the right decisions to reach your weight loss objectives.
Those who are chronically overweight are at higher risk of developing health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke plus much more. What is startling is that the speed of men and women getting to be chronically overweight these days is getting to epidemic proportions. In the end we can easily attribute this trend to several factors such as an exercise-free life style, fast-food restaurants and overindulging – the ultimate reason weight problems is present is simply because the majority of us decide to do absolutely nothing about it.
"You can't run a race unless there is a finish line." Its the same with weightloss, in the event you possess a specific target the likelihood of hitting your own mark is slim to none, pun intended. Your primary goal you decide on has to be specific and realistic. If your only goal is to be skinny, you won't ever reach it, the goal has to be something tangible something real. While skinny in my eyes may be fat in someone else's 10 pounds is the same to everyone. Wanting to be skinny is more of a hope than a goal. It is like hoping to be rich, well, that is great! What is your goal?
Let me make sure I set the record straight, having hopes to be skinny (or rich for that matter) is fine. In fact hope all night, I just want you to stop hoping during the day and take action. The action you take should be based on your goal, again, remember the goal should be realistic and specific. So let's say that your goal is to lose 10 pounds by June 1st. That is a really good goal as it is both specific regarding the time period and the amount.
Now that you have the goal we can reverse-engineer the actions that need to be taken before that date comes around. 10 pounds by June 1st means 5 pounds by April 20th. It means .3 pounds a week. It means a calorie deficit of 800 calories this week. So if I want to eat that chocolate cake today, I have to run 5 times this week and burn 600 calories each workout. I better get started now!
See how the simple action of determining your goal and setting the time frame can result in action today, right now. That doesn't happen with hopes as often they are seen as in the hands of someone else. Once you have set your goals and are working towards them, check out this article about using standing and treadmill desks to help speed up the process.


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A fire that killed two UC students prompted officials to seek better smoke alarms in rental properties.
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There is a glaring problem with many smoke detectors. They are not particularly effective at detecting smoke.
Today, Cincinnati Vice Mayor Roxanne Qualls and Councilman P.G. Sittenfeld will propose fire-safety legislation to require all rental properties in the city to be equipped with photoelectric smoke detectors.
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Law enforcement agencies in southwest Missouri have decided to work together more closely to combat impaired driving.
Agencies announced Tuesday the formation of the Central Ozarks Region DWI Task Force, which brings together 21 agencies in southwest Missouri, allowing departments to share officers and equipment for DWI enforcement operations like checkpoints.
"We have a significant public health problem," said Pam Holt with Missouri Safe and Sober, a nonprofit focused on reducing impaired driving. "And the solution to reducing it is collaboration." ...


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Articles in the Food Costa Rica Category
Posted in Articles, Food Costa Rica, Guest Post on 25 October 2011
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This is a guest post from another organic delivery company in Costa Rica focusing on the Caribbean side. They are a wonderful couple dedicated to bringing real, whole foods to your table organically. They offer everything from organic Strawberries, to Bok Choy, Fennel, Kale, Onions, Lettuce, Eggplant, Peruvian Potatoes, Blackberries, Arugula, Basil, Rosemary, Oregano, a variety of Tomatoes and so much much more. Enjoy the post and thanks for reading!
Posted in Food Costa Rica, Restaurants on 21 February 2011
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We hit another cheap food destination while on the Caribbean side last weekend. Bread and Chocolate. The restaurant and bakery is on a rustic porch similar to most restaurants in the area and unlike the usual weekend morning, there was a table open for us when we arrived.We settled on a fried egg sandwich (fried hard to my liking of course) served on a bagel with homemade home fried potatoes and an order of biscuits and gravy. Delicious!
Posted in Food Costa Rica, Restaurants on 18 February 2011
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There is this little place called La Botanica Organica, who has the freshest, most organic produce you can find around Puerto Viejo. We started off with cups of rich organic Costa Rican coffee and a cup of hot herbal tea with dried tropical fruit, lemon grass and other local herbs. Breakfast included of organic whole wheat pancakes with fresh pineapple topping, a free-range egg scramble with broccoli, onion, bell pepper and feta cheese with fresh baked whole grain bread (amazing!) and a bowl of fabulous granola and local yogurt with goji berries.
Posted in Cheap Recipes, Food Costa Rica on 7 November 2010
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A lot of people say that Costa Rican Food isn't all that great and that it's unimaginative at best, however I beg to differ. Having lived here for just a year and a half, I have been able to sample a lot of local cuisine, but I am far from an expert.
Food in Costa Rica has a rich history and deep meaning for the people here, which for me deserves a lot of respect when being critical of it's food. Recently, I vowed to find the most unique dishes to Costa Rica and tweak them into the perfect recipes.
Now come check out the recipes.
Posted in Food Costa Rica, Help in the Kitchen on 2 June 2010
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I have had empanadas in many restaurants in Costa Rica and have been enamored with how beautiful and delicious they turn out. This post is to fill everyone in on the mistakes I've made and discovered throughout my exploration in search of the perfect dough and filling recipe. I'd like to share with everyone some tips and tricks as well as things to avoid when making empanadas.
Posted in Cheap Recipes, Food Costa Rica, The Cheapest on 16 May 2010
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Costa Ricans love their sauces. From Lizano's to the typical veggies-in-vinegar at every soda table in the country, the Ticos can't go without adding some extra kick to their dishes. I've adopted a similar mentality and feel like the table is empty without a bottle or two of various flavors on the table. My morning gallo pinto just isn't the same without the chilero, nor the egg sandwiches with Tapatio. Here is the recipe for the Costa Rican Hot Sauce and it's certainly hot as fire so be careful how much you use as it stays with you for some time after your finished with it.
Posted in Food Costa Rica, Restaurants on 6 April 2010
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We stumbled on a place next to the Costa Rica Surf Club where we rented surf boards called Falafel Mundo, a Middle-Eastern Cuisine place that only served three items, but served them VERY well. Shira (almost like the He-Man counterpart) owns the place with her Israeli boyfriend where they have brought the delicious tastes of the Mid-East. They bring the spices back with them from Israel or have their mom send a care package, so you know it's authentic.
Posted in Cheap Recipes, Food Costa Rica, Groceries, The Cheapest on 23 March 2010
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A food that everyone else seems to love that I never really got into growing up or even as an adult was sweet potatoes. It wasn't until my recent order of delivered organic groceries that I considered making sweet potatoes of my own. When I came to them on the NaturaStyle list, I remembered the fries I had in the past and my friend's affinity for coconut oil and decided now was the time to try them.
Posted in Food Costa Rica, Groceries on 21 March 2010
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NaturaStyle is an organic grocery delivery service. They source and deliver the finest organic products found in Costa Rica. We loved our experience with them and will be making future orders for sure.
Posted in Cheap Recipes, Food Costa Rica, Groceries on 6 March 2010
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Seeing a star fruit (or starfruit) in the grocery store can be a little intimidating or seem 'too exotic' if you've never sliced and eaten one your self, but don't be scared, it's delicious and easy. Follow this step-by-step, no-fail method of slicing and creating beautiful dishes with the starfruit. They are a cheap fruit in Costa Rica, but well worth the price in the United States too.


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Al Filreis is Kelly Professor, Faculty Director of the Kelly Writers House, and Director of the Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing at the University of Pennsylvania. He is co-founder and co-director of PennSound. His books include "Stevens and the Actual World," "Modernism from Right to Left," "Secretaries of the Moon" (with Beverly Coyle) and "Counter-Revolution of the Word: The Conservative Attack on Modern Poetry." He is currently writing a book about poetics in 1960.
"The President of This Sentence: Bob Perelman's History", Jacket (2010)
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The Stevens Wars, Poetics Studies Papers (2009)
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Sound at an Impasse, Poetics Studies Papers (2009)
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Tests of Poetry, American Literary History (2003)
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Review of a book of essays about Wallace Stevens and Europe, edited by Bart Eeckhout...
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Modernist Pedagogy at the End of the Lecture: IT and the Poetics Classroom, Teaching Modernist Poetry (2010)
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Stevens in the 1930s, Cambridge Companion to Wallace Stevens, ed. John Serio (2007)
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Modern Poetry and Anticommunism, A Concise Companion to Twentieth-Century American Poetry (2005)
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"Description without a Sense of Place" (1991)
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Selecting Three Poems by W. Stevens: A Roundtable Discussion, Poetics Studies Papers (2009)
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"Believing in the World Because It Is Impossible" [on George Oppen], Jacket (2008)
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"Mending the Break in Time" (on Marianne Moore), "Finding the Words" (post-9/11 symposium) (2001)
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"Making Good Books Possible: Remembering Jerre Mangione", The Pennsylvania Gazette (1998)
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"An Interview with Stanley Burnshaw" (with Harvey Teres), Wallace Stevens Journal (1989)
Planning to Stay: a manifesto, Banff Centre "Interventions" conference (2010)
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"Mending the Break in Time" (on Marianne Moore), "Finding the Words" (post-9/11 symposium) (2001)
A commentary on Marianne Moore's correspondence with Wiliam Carlos Williams during wartime.
On William Carlos Williams's "At the Ball Game", Poetry Society of America "Crossroads" (2010)
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"The Seminar", Re-publication event for Tan Lin's 'Seven Controlled Vocabularies' (2010)
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This article was written by R.B. Morris & D.A. Spencer and appeared in the British Journal of Photography, 1940, Vol. 87, p.288-289.
I'm assuming that it's public domain at this point and it is reproduced here as a scan of a print from a micro-film reel obtained from the Spencer Art & Architecture Library at the University of Kansas.
In the article are given 3 formulae.
1) an Infra Red Filter Coating for Photoflash Bulbs
2) an Anti-Dazzle coating for photoflash bulbs used in conjunction with [panchromatic film]
3) a Formula for converting "Cellophane" photoflash safety covers into anti-dazzle filters
In addition to the well-understood invisible IR flash, this article discusses an anti-dazzle (a.k.a. non-blinding) coating for normal panchromatic films; which seems like a novel idea that is neglected in modern practice.
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"For the time time being [1940], the new fast IR material is available only on plates, and miniature camera workers may therefore be interested in an alternative system which makes use of ordinary panchromatic negative materials and a purple-coated flashbulb, and incidentally does not possess the minor drawbacks of the IR system. This system relies on the fact that to the eye the most luminous part of the spectrum of white light is the yellow and green. A filter coating which represses this region of the spectrum and transmits only the red and blue rays will, therefore, when used in conjunction with a suitable panchromatic emulsion, be much more efficient photographically than the visual appearance of the flash would suggest."
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Originally Posted by Rudeofus
You seem to enjoy photochemistry and home brewing but lack the basics to formulate a developer. Learning is always a good thing and I recommend you dig through some photographic literature. Here is my recommended reading list:
Recipe selection on APUG and digitaltruth for a brief overview of common formulas. Don't get carried away with these recipes, quite a few of them are outdated and won't work as advertised with new film stock.Mees, The Theory of the Photographic Process. This book is very old (think Forties) but very informative, and best of all, you can download it legally and for free.Haist, Modern Photographic Processing. Despite its much newer date of publication, it offers quite outdated info on many subjects. Kodak would have stomped heavily on Haist's toes if he would have published more recent discoveries it seems. Still, B&W processing hasn't made all that much progress in the last 50 years, so his book is (IMHO) a very valuable and accessible resource. Although its main focus is B&W processing, it delivers the best explanation of color processes I have seen so far.Anchell&Troop, The Film Developing Cookbook: a very short and concise resource, and the only book which looks at fairly modern recipes, including Crawley's formulas and necessary modifications to make a dev work well with T-Grain emulsions. Also the only book which describes Phenidone's properties compared to Metol.Anchell, The Darkroom Cookbook: a much larger volume than the Film Developing Cookbook, mostly a big recipe collection.
If you have a very tight budget, get at least the free book from Mees and Anchell&Troop's Film Developing Cookbook.
Hi Rudeofus,
I will download, but I will also take any advice you could give, since my the experience in photochemicals, today, is zero!
Originally Posted by nworth
As stated above, sulfite has a complex functionality in developers, especially in metol based developers. In D-23 it acts as a silver solvent, preservative, and alkali to raise the pH to a point where metol will work. Just eliminating it will not work. Gainer did a number of experiments with eliminating sulfite from developers. They are almost all documented in the APUG archive. He used ascorbate as a combination developing agent and preservative (anti-oxident in this case). They all required a fairly strong alkali to make them work. Most of these developers were not terribly successful, although they were interesting.
Sulfite-free developers from Patrick Gainer
Sodium carbonate 1 tsp
Ascorbic acid 1/2 tsp
Metol 1/16 tsp
WTM 1 qt
2.5 ml of a phenidone solution (1/4 tsp (0.65 g) in 80 ml of denatured alcohol) may be substituted for the metol.
Hello nworth,
thanks for the clarification. Here, I'm going for maximum simplification, that's why I was thinking of subtracting SS.
I will check out Gainer's work.
In a developer which uses ascorbate rather than sulfite it must be remembered the ascorbate also acts as a developing agent.
Two other older but good books,
L. F. A. Mason, Photographic Processing Chemistry
Pierre Glafkides, Photographic Chemistry
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Thanks Gerald,
will check them out.
Originally Posted by pierods
I will download, but I will also take any advice you could give, since my the experience in photochemicals, today, is zero!
You will see that you can pick up speed very quickly, as there are many helpful resources online.
Just a short comment on Pat Gainer's work on ascorbate developers: see his articles here and here. One beautiful aspect of Ascorbic Acid is that it works both as a developing agent and as a preservative for Metol, that's why Pat was able to formulate sulfite free developers with acceptable shelf life. Unlike Sodium Sulfite, Ascorbic Acid is neither a silver solvent not an alkali, therefore Pat Gainer's recipes use TEA (Triethanolamine) as solvent and alkali.
If all that doesn't make much sense to you right now, don't worry, after reading a few of the recommended books it will!
PS: If maximum simplification is what you are looking for, use 2g NaOH with 2g Metol in one liter of water. If you can't get NaOH, use 10g/l Na2CO3. Expect some fog, some loss of film speed and poor grain, but you should get some results.
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Originally Posted by Rudeofus
Don't forget that sulfuric acid is a weak acid (especially with regard to its second proton), therefore Sodium Sulfite is mildly alkaline.
I believe you meant to say sulfurous acid and not sulfuric acid. Sodium sulfite is a salt of sulfurous acid (which IS a weak acid). Sulfuric acid is a strong acid and the corresponding sodium salt would be sodium sulfate.
Originally Posted by pierods
Hi - I want to try because I like to experiment!
Cool, so do I. I have around 140 chems in my formulary!! Enjoy it!..Cheers, Evan
Originally Posted by Prof_Pixel
I believe you meant to say sulfurous acid and not sulfuric acid. Sodium sulfite is a salt of sulfurous acid (which IS a weak acid). Sulfuric acid is a strong acid and the corresponding sodium salt would be sodium sulfate.
You are absolutely right and thanks for correcting me! Have mercy on me, English is not my native tongue


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So one of my best guy friends had helped me through a time that I really needed the support during and its been a few months since then. I've really been thinking it over and realized I never thanked him for it, so I texted him saying how grateful I was and how he was an amazing friend to me during that time. Well it's been a while now (a few days) and he hasn't texted back. This is kind of unusual since he usually texts back really fast. Do you think I freaked him out? Why isn't he texting back?
Hey girl! I don't know your BGF as well as you do, so I can't really give you a definite answer. But here are some likely possibilities. First of all, most guys don't take texting as seriously as girls do, so he could have just read your text and not felt the need to respond. Like you said, it could also be possible that he got a little freaked out by mushy stuff. Or maybe the message never went through or he forgot to respond. There are tons of drama-free explanations. No matter what, you did the right thing by telling him thanks. If you're really curious, next time you see him in person say, "Did you ever get my text?" Hope this helps! xo
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Yesterday, my crush texted me. He never does! Here's our convo: Him:hey wats ur like best friends name with the brown hair and glasses again cuz i forgot Me:___ . why? Him: oh I think I saw her at the mall 30 min ago. she got there when I did Me: Oh. I'll ask her Me: How's your summer? Him:great lol me and some of my friends kinda got kicked out of summer camp at karate tho Me:Why? Him:idk exactly i mean... its kinda hard to explain. it was just a lot of things Me: Okay... lol Me: So are you happy about being kicked out? Him: no we all liked camp Me: Oh. What do you guys do at camp Him: just a lot of stuff too much to explain Me: I got time dude lmao Him: I don't cuz im at the mall sowwy Me: Lol what are you doing at the mall Him:lookin for clothes Me:Oh cool Him: gtg in a few cuz my phones bout to die Me: Okay bye.
What does this mean to you? He never talks to me! What do I say when I see him? I'm so shocked that I wonder if it was a dare or something. What do I do? Thx!
Hey chica, I wouldn't waste my time on this guy. He looks like he might even be interested in your best friend! Don't chase guys, let them chase you! xx
by isabellec on 7/5/2013 12:22:35 PM
1.I have a crush on my friend who goes to a different school. We really only text and talk online. He seems to have a few other girls as friends and I tend to get very jealous when I think he may flirt with them. I never tell him that I am jealous (and not planning to) but I'm driving myself insane. I might just be freaking out over nothing. What can I do to stop stressing myself over assumptions?
2 I want to hang out with him at some point and I've told him but we haven't made plans. I get so nervous to make real plans because I'm afraid he'll reject me (even though that doesn't sound like him at all). How can I actually get myself to go through with it?
Hey chica, it sounds like you need to stop second guessing yourself and just be confident that you are the best option for him. Worrying about other girls is not going to help any, so make sure you focus more on yourself than others. Take chances. The only way you will know for sure is if you try. Good Luck! xx
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I dont live in the US so I have to go back to school in two weeks time to start a new semester. I would really like to do better (grade-wise) this semester. How can I get organised for this??
Hey chica, defnitely start getting organized now! Being prepared ahead of time is the best solution. Make sure you schedule enough time so that you can study for each subject equally. You can do it! xx
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I had this exact same question. To be honest, I miss my ex so much even though it has been months
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MOD MOD MOD! Hey so I just realized everyone at my school thinks I am very annoying and I do mean everyone even my own friends. And today a girl on instagram was doing an honest hour on ask.fm and I said my name and she said "I don't really know her but I hear bad stuff about her." and I said "Like what??" and she said "Lots of people have told me she's really prissy, really annoying, and thinks she's above everyone else." It really hurt my feelings to where I am crying right now. And I told her "Who said that??" and she said "I think that that is my business." and I said "Ohh okk. That's fine she's just kind of offended people think that of her. She honestly thinks she's is below everyone." and she said "Okay that's cool. I don't care I have better things to do. Good bye." I don't know what to do I don't try to be that way.
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you could introduce yourself to new people in your class or eat lunch with
someone you might not normally talk to and get to know them. If one person
still has that opinion, she's in the minority and it's totally her loss!
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Music performances
RIPON - Chelsea Gawlik of Greenwood, a sophomore music major at Ripon College, performed in the spring Symphonic Wind Ensemble on April 14.
MENOMONIE - Joseph Saucerman of Marshfield, a manufacturing engineering major, performed in the recent spring musical, "Spring Awakening: A Rock Musical," at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie.
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Northwestern College has announced Erik Holm of Marshfield will participate in the Northwestern College Symphonic Band 2013 American Soundscapes Ireland Tour. The Symphonic Band will perform a special Bon Voyage concert before embarking on their tour on May 22 to June 2 to Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Waterford (Ireland), Carryduff and Downpatrick (Northern Ireland).
Student honors
EAU CLAIRE - The winners of the 56th annual Juried Student Art Show at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire have been announced. Honorable mention went to senior Kelsey Temanson of Stratford for "Anatomical Series: Foot and Spine," an illustration. Scholarships were awarded to: Kelsey Temanson, Stratford, Tom Grewe Fine Arts Scholarship; sophomore Matthew Zuelke, Stratford, Randolph Koelsch Art Scholarship.
Scholarship recipients
Felker Brothers Corp. Scholarship Committee selected the following seven recipients to receive scholarships. This year $500 scholarships were awarded to three individuals in the high school category and four individuals in the college category. The recipients are:
High school: Allison Paitel, daughter of Tim and Kim Paitel of Wisconsin Rapids; Brandon Spindler, son of Tim and Marci Spindler, Auburndale; and Rebecca Willfahrt, daughter of Greg and Carol Willfahrt, Arpin.
College: Torin Boernke, son of Keith and Michelle Boernke, Marshfield; Leah Craft, daughter of Ken and Cindy Craft, Pittsville; Michael Iwanski, son of Tom and Anne Iwanski, Marshfield; and Jacob Lisiecki, son of Joe and Jolie Lisiecki, Marshfield.


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The EURUSD is inching towards the January low. Bulls can hope as long as price is above there (12622) but near term trend should be considered bearish below the May high (13283). 13080, which is the level left open by the gap, remains of interest but any strength above 13000 is a candidate to short against the May high. 12880 and 12810 are supports (and levels to cover short term shorts).
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An Olympic gold medal earned by a player on the "Miracle on Ice" 1980 U.S. Olympic team has been auctioned for nearly $263,000.
It belonged to Mark Pavelich, a native of Eveleth, Minn., who had the assist on Mike Eruzione's game-winning goal for Team USA against the Soviet Union.
Heritage Auctions of Dallas said it fetched $262,900 Friday in an online-only sale. The company said it's just the second 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey gold medal to reach the block, the first being Mark Wells' medal, which commanded $310,700 in 2010.
Pavelich, who attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth, went on to play for the New York Rangers, Minnesota North Stars and San Jose Sharks.
Heritage sports director Chris Ivy said Pavelich was not in financial distress but wanted to help his kids with their education.


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Sounds like: The verdicts are out, and lots of folks are hating hard on this slightly disjointed, overworked and over-hyped fourth from the Sri Lankan pop priestess.
Free association: Thing is, "Bad Girls" is almost two years old, and the LP's just out now.
For fans of: Santigold/Lady Sovereign/Major Lazer, Rye Rye x Switch, international pop chaos.
Cut Copy
Free Your Mind
Sounds like: The Aussie dance trio's fourth isn't exactly on par with their astounding last two, but it's still ebullient, disco-worshiping and ecstatic electro beauty.
Free association: The hell's with that cover? Zonoscope was one of the coolest of 2011.
For fans of: Ladytron/Goldfrapp x Erasure/Pet Shop Boys, Simian Mobile Disco, dance comas.
Cate Le Bon
Mug Museum
Sounds like: An awe-inpsiring third set from the Welsh talent is electric, eclectic, psychedelic, stirring and creative—and all with a little frightening, haunting beauty.
Free association: Powerful and silent assassin of do-it-all lady rock swoops in for year-end best-of lists.
For fans of: St. Vincent x Nico + PJ Harvey, Eleanor Friedberger on acid in Denmark.
The Marshall Mathers LP 2
Sounds like: The veteran angry hip-hop superstar's back with a vengeance and a handful of fiery polemics, a few too many gay slurs and a great staff of producers.
Free association: Harkens back to the first (2000), addictions and metldowns be damned.
For fans of: Dr. Dre and Rubin, Beasties x TRL drama, toying with politics for records sales.
Avril Lavigne
Avril Lavigne
Sounds like: Her husband Chad Kroeger (yup, Nickleback dude) wrote half of these either alt party anthems or weak-ass attempts at morbid, sultry darkness.
Free association: Could the cover art be the coolest thing about her fifth attempt at artistry?
For fans of: Tracy Bonham x Michelle Branch, the great tradition of wack Canadian radio schlock.
(Odd Future)
Sounds like: The natural offspring of MellowHype (Left Brain with Hodgy Beats) includes Domo Genesis on a trippy ride of dank, mirky weirdo stoner hip-hop.
Free association: Some strong guest game with bizarro interludes and skits. Solid!
For fans of: Tyler, the Creator x Earl + Curren$y, How High x the Warped Tour.
On The Record: The Roots, Little Dragon, Röyksopp & Robyn and more
On the Record: Tinariwen, Gardens & Villa, Cibo Matto and more
On the Record: The Hidden Cameras, Against Me!, Angelique Kidjo and more
On the Record: Six January LPs we're looking forward to
On the Record: Beyonce, Mad Decent's Xmas EP, Childish Gambino, Britney Spears and more
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On the Record: John Talabot, Yo Gotti, Lady Gaga and more
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Scholarship and Grant Tips for Nontraditional StudentsLike many nontraditional students, I found the process of returning to school intimidating. Worries hung over my head. How would I pay my bills? Support my family? Pay my tuition? It was those questions that drove me to begin my own scholarship hunt. I used FastWeb, asked friends and kept my eyes open. Yet when I found scholarships I was eligible ...Published over 6 years ago |
February is Financial Aid Awareness MonthFebruary is one short month jam-packed with tons of important events! Yep, February claims Groundhog's Day, Black History Month, Ash Wednesday, Valentine's Day and President's Day. While you probably thought that was enough to fill such a short month, there's one very important celebration that takes place all month long that you likely overlooked. But, at Fastweb, it's one of our ...Published 10 months ago |
Economy Causes Panic over Paying for SchoolThis year more than ever, the economy is making it more difficult for families to pay for college. The number of financial aid applications is up more than 10% over last year. Lenders are suspending loan programs and tightening credit standards. Families are concerned -- really concerned -- about obtaining loans and paying for college. Add in the possibility of job ...Published over 6 years ago |
Should Parents Transfer College Savings from an UTMA Account to a 529 Plan?My twin daughters will be entering college in the fall. We have saved for their college education over the last 17 years. Presently the savings are held in two accounts each: a custodial account under the Uniform Transfer to Minor Act (UTMA) and in a Coverdell Education IRA account. I recently read that in connection with evaluating any possible financial aid ...Published about 5 years ago |
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 includes a Big Boost in Student Aid FundingThe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, also known as the stimulus bill, includes major increases in student aid funding for the 2009-10 academic year. It includes the largest dollar increase ever in the maximum Pell Grant and significantly expands the Hope Scholarship tax credit. It also increases funding for the Federal Work-Study and AmeriCorps programs. The legislation was signed ...Published over 6 years ago |
Get Paid to Stay In State? Students Speak OutWe asked FastWeb members whether they would consider staying in their home state after graduation if it meant they wouldn't have to pay back their student loans and here's what they had to say: "I definitely would stay in my home state for loan forgiveness. I have personally already been a college graduate for a year and see this as ...Published over 8 years ago |
Survey Says: Families Perceive College Costs as Increasing by 17% Compared with Last YearSallie Mae and Gallup just released the results of their third annual survey of how American families pay for college. The survey found that families perceived college costs as increasing by more than 17% compared with last year. As a result, families are becoming more cost conscious in their college choices. Family estimates of the total cost of attendance increased 17% ...Published over 5 years ago |
Survey Says: Parents Still Saving for College Despite EconomySallie Mae and Gallup just released the results of a survey of how American families save for college. The survey found that most parents are continuing to save for college despite the economy and that saving for college slightly trails saving for retirement. More than 9 in 10 of the parents (92%) think that it is likely or very likely that ...Published over 6 years ago |
Help Your Teen Stay Debt Free in CollegeTom is a graduate student at a Midwestern university completing a major research and writing project on student credit card debt. When Tom was in college, he built up $15,000 of credit card debt because he never learned how to use credit cards responsibly. In some ways, Tom was fortunate. He didn't suffer many of the consequences of getting into that ...Published over 7 years ago |
Congress Passes Legislation Ending the Federally-Guaranteed Student Loan ProgramThe US House of Representatives passed the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 (SAFRA) on September 17, 2009 by a party-line vote of 253 to 171. This legislation eliminates the federally-guaranteed student loan program and replaces it with 100% direct lending from the federal government. SAFRA uses the savings to fund an increase in the Pell Grant program among ...Published about 6 years ago |
Which 529 College Savings Plans are Reported on the FAFSA?On the FAFSA we listed the value of all three of our children's 529 plan accounts, not just our oldest son's 529 plan. There was no way to differentiate the amounts among the three children. Can we change this and enter only the amount of the oldest son's account since we won't be using the other two children's accounts to pay ...Published over 5 years ago |
Pay Down Mortgage or Contribute to Son's 529?I just sold my house and moved in with my new husband. We have three children between us (two are his) and are looking for a bigger house. Would it make sense to save the $30,000 from the house sale in my son's 529 college savings plan account (he is 13 now), or use this money to buy a house and ...Published almost 6 years ago |
Cost of Raising Children from Birth to High School Graduation Up 0.5% to $222,360The US Department of Agriculture estimates that middle-income two-parent families will spend $222,360 in 2009 dollars to raise a child born in 2009 from birth to high school graduation. The cost per child for low income families (earning less than $56,670) is $160,410 and the cost per child for upper income families (earning more than $98,120) is $369,360. These estimates do ...Published over 5 years ago |
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Kingston Children's Center
Kingston, NH 03848
About This School
In 2010, Kingston Children's Center had 3 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New Hampshire average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Student Ethnicity (2008)
Students (2010)
Students Per Teacher (2010)
Kingston Children's Center Reviews
My child attended KCC for 9 years on and off since he was six weeks old. I loved it there for years but unfortunately things have changed so much in the past few years with the administration that it doesn't have the same loving atmosphere. It's become obvious from comments that have been let slip that the teachers are unhappy and worry for their jobs. I've hated to see the downturn but from someone who was a staunch supporter of KCC I can no longer recommend this school.
My daughter has attended KCC since she was 2 years old and she is now 6 and going to First Grade in the Fall.
My daughter has been extremely happy at the school and has built some wonderful relationships with both staff and students. The teachers are caring and sensitive and pay particular attention to each child's needs. She has learnt so much !! Not only her ABC's but how to be a good friend, care about animals and our planet, being respectful to others, learning about different cultures around the world, trying new foods, singing, dancing, karate, sign language, trips to the local library, field trips to farms, museums .......the list goes on !!
Yes the building may appear a little shabby and I'm sorry that one parents first impression was not so good. My father who is a strict English man was also put off at first but after many visits to KCC and volunteering fot a field trip with my daughters class his heart was truely warmed by the relationships the teachers have with the kids and how apparent it is that they do really care about each one. Lastly she had FUN, FUN, FUN and never once has she said she didn't want to go to school.
Kingston Children's Center is a gem of a school. My daughter went there several years ago and our relationship with the staff and parents was one that was really special. Yes, the building is older, and yes, it needed some touch-ups here and there. It was the teachers and the administration that made me want to stay. This school is funded by the United Way. They rely largely on donations and volunteer work on the building and grounds. I learned quite by accident that some of the teachers actually bought some of their own materials for class. This level of care really moved me. I am proud to say we were part of this school.
I am a parent of two children in the Kingston Children's Center in Kingston and love it there. The care my kids receive is excellent and the teachers are very caring. My children are very happy and safe there and I would strongly recommend this daycare. I am very particular and although the center is an older building and needs some TLC, I do know each night I arrive to pick up my children they are disinfecting and cleaning the rooms.
I recently took a tour of the center, upon entering I was not greeted and or acknowledged. I told myself to not judge just yet well upon taking a tour I found it to be a cold atmosphere. , I also was a little shock with the condition. I understand its a very old building but thats no rason for it to smell and be so dirty (DINGY). I finished the tour which I felt rushed telling myself I could not leave my son here. For rating the center I can only rate what I experienced. Seems to be very poorly run, I would be very worried about people just coming into the school who do not belong.


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Sunday, April 6, 2014
MBB: Woodhouse heading HOME!
Various media reports have indicated former Harborfields High School star PG Lucas Woodhouse, who played at Longwood University the past 2 seasons, will transfer to Stony Brook at the end of the 2014 Spring semester...Woodhouse started all 32 games this season for LU and averaged 11.5 points and 6.5 assists, establishing a new school record for season assists at 213. He shot 41% (126-305) from the field, including 37% (49-131) on three-point field goals and 82% (66-81) at the free throw line, adding 39 steals. Woodhouse scored a career-high 27 points against Liberty on January 22, making the game winning three-point field goal with 2.9 seconds remaining, and he also made a game winning three-pointer with 1.7 seconds remaining at TCU on November 12 (82-79). His 393 career assists rank third all-time for the Lancers.
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Get the resources you need to make change for wellness or environmental health at your school.
You have the power to create change for student health and wellness at your school and in your neighborhood.
Often, sustainable change takes a committed team of supporters to champion wellness in your school. Although much can be accomplished in an individual teacher's classroom or by a dedicated school nurse or an enthusiastic principal or parent, lasting progress is nearly always a group effort.
Whether you're focused on implementing green cleaning, improving school food, increasing physical activity or making other changes, a team that represents a variety of perspectives within the school community will be best positioned to make change.
Who to include? Begin by reaching out to the school principal, parents, teachers, the school nurse, facilities managers, school nutrition and food service leaders, and students. Does your school already have a wellness committee (many do) or a sustainability club?
Get to know the people who are already interested in the issues you're focused on. Also consider people in your community who may bring a particular skill or interest to promoting school health.
After you've brought together team members, what's next?
Here are a few steps to get started:
Get specific. When your team is in place, assess your school's current needs. What are the most pressing challenges with student health and wellness? Outline what resources you have, what outcomes you want and what barriers you might face trying to get there. Think about the opportunities that currently exist and the strengths you can find in your community.
Develop a plan. Now that you've identified your goals, write them down. Identify the strategies and milestones you can use to measure progress. Also, outline the step-by-step activities that will take you to success. Give allies on your team responsibility for specific steps.
Take the first step. Remember that you don't need to do everything at once. Often, a pilot program will be the best way to gain acceptance for your goals, work out any logistical problems and test different methods.
Rate your progress. Regularly review the measurable outcomes you identified in your plan. Identify which steps have been taken, which milestones have been accomplished and what else needs to be done. If you've received any feedback, consider that in your progress report. Also, review the lessons you're learning along the way.
Give high–fives. Celebrate your progress, for goodness' sake! To keep your team engaged and motivated, it can't be all work and no play. Take time to recognize the steps you take successfully and the people working hard to make it happen!
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XCRI XML to JSON
This post describes the process of taking the mixed variety of XCRI XML formats that we can get from the services listed in the XCRI directory and converting it to JSON. The source data is in one of two XCRI versions (1.1 or 1.2), and with variable data quality and formatting issues. We want to put everything into a consistent data structure that we can build our course data demonstrator over, and weed out erroneous data.
In a previous post we introduced a JSON serialisation of XCRI-CAP that we plan to use to build the dataset for our demonstrator. We have then written some software which can take the XML we harvest from the various sources, validate it, upgrade it to version 1.2 and convert it to JSON.
We begin with a directory of XML files that we have harvested from the various services/endpoints (you can find out more about this process by looking at this previous post) which is a mixture of 1.1 and 1.2 compliant XCRI and may or may not contain technical errors.
We pass this directory of files to a script which carries out two important tasks: it verifies that the XML is valid and correctly structured, and then applies a conversion from XCRI 1.1 to 1.2 if necessary.
Validation takes the form of a simple parse of the XML, which itself picks up many errors, such as incorrectly encoded special characters, or the presence of invalid XML. We then verify that the XML's root element is the "catalog" element from the XCRI specification, which is sufficient to verify that the XML is actually XCRI (it doesn't tell us that the XCRI is schema valid, but it does tell us that we can probably extract some data from it, which is all we really want)
Conversion from XCRI 1.1 to 1.2 takes place dependent on the namespace of the XML document. XCRI 1.1. uses
http://xcri.org/profiles/catalog, while XCRI 1.2 uses
http://xcri.org/profiles/1.2/catalog, so they are easy to tell apart (there is no
version element in the XCRI schema itself). The actual conversion apples an XSLT to the XML, which is helpfully provided by the XCRI knowledge base.
By the end of this first script, then, we have a directory full of XCRI 1.2 compliant XML files, and a short report on which of the files failed to pass our minimal validation (on our initial work on the 50 feeds that we have harvested, 3 of them do not pass validation)
There is then a second script which we can execute which converts the XCRI 1.2 XML into our own JSON format. It does this by first applying a straightforward and generic mapping from XML to a Python dictionary using an excellent open source 3rd party utility. We then go on to apply a large number of rules which allow us to do two important things:
- apply a standard structure to the data, so that - for example - all properties which the XCRI specification says can be multiple are represented as lists (even if those lists are empty or have only one value)
- make corrections for common errors and idioms that we see in the data
When we complete this cleanup work, we can just serialise the Python data structure out as JSON using standard language tools, and we are left with a set of JSON files which are consistently formatted, and therefore useful for our indexing process and for being part of an aggregation over which we can build new tools are services
Invoking the code
The software is located here and developers will find extensive documentation there for executing the scripts. A brief summary of how the above process can be executed, though, is:
python upgrade.py -d [original xml files directory] -o [1.2 xml files output directory]
This validates all the XML and ensures that it is in XCRI 1.2 format
python xcrixml2json.py -d [1.2 xml files output directory] -o [json output directory]
This converts all the XML to JSON and ensures that it is consistently formatted


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Omar Infante set career highs with five hits and six RBIs, Andy Dirks also went 5 for 5 and the Detroit Tigers pounded the Kansas City Royals 16-2 on Friday night.
Austin Jackson drove in four runs as the Tigers finished with a season-high 26 hits. Dirks, who is hitting .410 against Kansas City this season, scored four times.
Infante had run-producing singles in the second, fourth and seventh innings and a three-run double in the fifth. It was more than enough support for Anibal Sanchez (13-7), who allowed one run in seven innings while lowering his AL-best ERA to 2.61.
Sparked by the return of Miguel Cabrera, every Detroit starter had a hit and scored a run in the first five innings. The Tigers sent 10 men to the plate in the second and fourth, scoring five times in each frame.
Cabrera, who did not play in four of the previous five games because of an abdominal strain, went 1 for 2 with a RBI and walked twice before being replaced by Danny Worth in the sixth inning.
Much of Detroit's onslaught came against James Shields, who was knocked out in the fourth inning in one of the worst starts of his career.
Jackson had a two-run double in the second and a two-run single in the fourth. The four RBIs matched his career high.
Shields (10-9), who was 4-0 in his previous five starts, was charged with 10 runs and 14 hits in 3 2-3 innings in his shortest start of the season. The runs and hits matched career-worst totals for the right-hander.
The last team to collect 14 hits against Shields was the Tigers on June 28, 2012, in 7 2-3 innings.
Billy Butler drove in the first Royals run with a single in the first for his sixth straight hit. David Lough doubled and scored on Jarrod Dyson's sacrifice fly in the ninth for the other Kansas City run.
Tigers hit season-high in 16-2 win over Kansas City
Omar Infante set career highs with five hits and six RBIs, Andy Dirks also went 5 for 5 and the Detroit Tigers pounded the Kansas City Royals 16-2 on Friday night.
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Seneca Nation of Indians (SNI)
Cattaraugus Territory
Higher Education
12861 Route 438
Irving, NY 14081
phone: 716.532.3341
fax: 716.532.3269
Allegany Territory
Higher Education
P.O. Box 231
Salamanca, NY 14779
phone: 716.945.1790
ext 3103
fax: 716.945.7170
To encourage two Seneca students to pursue and complete advanced degrees to provide
professional expertise for the growth and progression of the tribe. Advanced degrees
include Master's, Doctoral, or Professional degrees such as M.D., J.D.
Enrolled SNI member; Permanent residence on territory or within NYS; Bachelor's
degree; Full Time student pursuing an advanced degree at an accredited college or
university; Apply to the Seneca Nation of Indians Higher Education Program and the
American Indian Graduate Center.
Must maintain 3.0 GPA, provide community service, and intend to accept employment
with the SNI for each year of scholarship support. A selection committee reviews and
ranks applications with a point priority system. Unmet tuition paid directly to school,
remaining funds paid to student monthly.
$20,000 Awarded annually to two Seneca students per year, per territory.
July 16.
Complete Application Form, Essay; Two faculty or employer recommendations; Documentation
of Tribal enrollment, Bachelor's degree conferral, Graduate school acceptance; Signed
Contract Form.


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