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Throw the best pizza party for your kid!
Who needs a special occasion to throw a pizza party anyways? When it comes to entertaining your children on a day off from school or any other time for that matter, there are two things parents can count on: kids find pizza irresistible, and they especially enjoy a fun party. So why not give them the best of both worlds by arranging a fun-filled kids pizza party?
Why a Kids Pizza Party is Not an Ordinary Day off School
Most parents struggle with finding activities for their kids to keep them active during the day when they have a day off from school. Sometimes arts and craft projects, watching television and playing video games just doesn't cut the mustard or occupy their time for the entire day. Rather than leaving your kids bored all day with the same old things to do, consider giving your kids a pizza party instead.
Since it's customary for your child's school to provide you with a calendar of scheduled off days, this makes it easy to plan ahead since you're aware of the days your kids will be out of school. This offers you a little time to be creative with planning activities or sending out invitations when putting together a pizza party on a day a when the kids would normally be in school. Setting a date for a pizza party on one of those days is an excellent way to give your kids something fun to look forward to and another reason to socialize with their friends outside of normal school activities.
No Need For A Special Occasion
What really makes the idea of having a pizza party exciting for your kids is that you don't need a special occasion to plan the party. This means you can make up just about any reason you like to throw a pizza party with the kids in mind. For example, you could decided to have a pizza party as an incentive for your child getting a good progress report or as an alternative to a traditional birthday party, or simply because your pre-teen or teen has been keeping up with their chores. The point is you don't need a holiday or special event in particular to give your kids a pizza party.
The good news about a pizza party is any age group and number of guest will have great time. From a few kids to a group of kids of all ages--preschoolers to high school teenager will undoubtedly enjoy playing chef and creating their favorite dish, especially when they have great tasting pizza recipes to help create whatever pizza style they like. No matter how simple or complex the pizza style from gourmet to pepperoni or just about any pizza their little hearts desire is what makes the pizza party a huge hit with any age group.
Host The Party At Home With Activities
Aside from the ability to customize great-tasting pizza is the fact that you can monitor pizza ingredients and toppings to keep a watchful eye on your child's health and nutrition. This is a benefit if you want to make sure their kids are eating healthily, since you can ensure the toppings and pizza dough ingredients are fresh, nutritious and free of preservatives or other additives found in pizzas prepared at fast food restaurants. On the other hand parent's can enjoy how economically feasible it is to have a pizza party at home instead of a party at restaurant. Even thought some pizza restaurants may offer video games and other activities there is always a fee to play the games and the number of guest invited determines the overall cost. This can really add up if your kids invite friends from school.
Make It A Buffet!
A great idea to give the kids' pizza party a little pizzazz is to make it a buffet pizza party. You can't find that a pizza parlor, that's for sure! A buffet style pizza party allows the kids to mix and match ingredients and really get creative. And, if you really want to be inventive you can prepare pre-made pizza dough in different sizes and shapes, which will really make the pizza party out of the ordinary and entertaining. Not to mention if you prepare the pizza dough a few days before the pizza party and freeze them, until the day of the party. That way you can avoid a messy kitchen, thus freeing up more time for you to
enjoy creating your own pizza and have just as much fun as the kids and not worry about a dirty kitchen on party day.
No matter what your reasons are for planning a pizza party for your kids, you can rest assure that the party will be a big hit among the kids, one slice at a time, if you put a little thought and creative planning into effect.


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The spring and early summer are fabulous times of the year for family gatherings and picnics. So why not make the family cemetery one of the destinations? 1) Take along a picnic basket, a blanket, a camera, and a pencil … Continue reading
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The YWCA McLean Couty Women of Distinction Awards declared the 37 nominees for the accolades on Monday.
Each nominee was chosen for one of six classifications: business, creative arts, entertainment, education, professions, social services and volunteer service.
The 25th Annual Women of Distinction Awards Banquet will begin at 5:30 p.m. May 22 at the ISU Bone Student Center. The banquet event will announce the award winners after the dinner and keynote speaker, Dara Richardson-Heron. Heron is currently the YWCA USA CEO.
The winner in each section will be chosen for their leadership skills, accomplishments and their commitment to helping the county grow.
WINGS award winners will also be acknowledged during the event. WINGS is a scholarship that is sponsored by past Women of Distinction award receivers and was created to encourage women in both professional and personal development.
The YWCA has gotten 19 applications for the WINGS award this year.
Tickets for the banquet are $55. Call (309) 662-0461 or visit www.ywcamclean.org/womenofdistinction to make reservations.


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Utah girl still in critical condition after being hit by school bus
An elementary school student was still in critical condition Thursday after she was hit by a school bus Wednesday in South Jordan.
The 10-year-old girl was on a southbound bus that pulled onto the shoulder of 4000 West near 10600 South about 4:15 p.m. to drop students off, said South Jordan police spokesman Sam Winkler. She got off the bus and began crossing 4000 West to the east, Winkler said. Another Jordan School District bus was traveling south on 4000 West; the driver did not see the girl and the bus struck her, Winkler said.
Police reported Wednesday that the Welby Elementary student was 8 years old, but said Thursday that age was inaccurate.
The girl was critically injured in the accident. She was taken to Intermountain Medical Center and then flown to Primary Children's Medical Center. She underwent surgery Wednesday night for head injuries and was still in critical condition late Thursday.
Jordan District spokeswoman Sandy Reisgraf would not discuss specifics of the crash but said, "Our hearts are broken any time we see something like this happen."


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Indianapolis city leaders officially will add their voices Monday night to the debate over Indiana's proposed same-sex marriage ban.
Ahead of that planned vote by the City-County Council, Mayor Greg Ballard this afternoon gave early approval to the council's resolution urging the General Assembly to defeat the proposed constitutional amendment.
The mayor took the unusual step of signing the council resolution before the council has passed it. That is expected to happen Monday night. ...


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The ground rules for O.J. Simpson's trial on kidnapping and armed robbery charges will be on the line Friday when a Nevada judge decides whether to drop any charges and whether two co-defendants should be tried separately.
Defense lawyers and prosecutors have filed 16 motions, including requests to delay the trial, throw out half of the 12 charges against Simpson and specify what evidence might be admitted.
"What's at stake is whether or not they will face all the charges that have been levied against them," said Michael Sommermeyer, Clark County District Court spokesman. "Also, whether they'll be tried together."
Simpson and co-defendants Charles Ehrlich and Clarence "C.J." Stewart aren't due in court for the hearing before District Court Judge Jackie Glass.
They are accused of kidnapping and robbing two sports collectibles dealers peddling Simpson memorabilia at a Las Vegas hotel-casino in September.
The judge told defense lawyers and prosecutors last week that she planned to decide pretrial motions Friday, and intends to adhere to an April 7 trial date she set in November.
Simpson, Ehrlich and Stewart have pleaded not guilty to all charges, including kidnapping, armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon.
Convictions could bring life prison sentences with the possibility of parole.
"Our goal is to carry the day on the robbery charge and have the case dismissed," said Simpson's lawyer, Yale Galanter. "If not, the second most important issue is how we are going to select a jury."
A spokesman for District Attorney David Roger declined comment Thursday.
Roger has characterized efforts to delay the trial as an attempt to sever Simpson's trial from those of his co-defendants.
Galanter said he has asked for a written questionnaire to be filled out by jury prospects, and wants prospective jurors questioned individually to prevent them from hearing each other's answers.
"I don't think you can question jurors as a group," he said.
"If one person says he thinks O.J. is a murderer, then you have to dismiss the whole panel."
Stewart's lawyer, Robert Lucherini, and Ehrlich's lawyer, John Moran Jr., have argued that they need more time to prepare for a trial that could include as many as 78 prosecution witnesses.
They said they might appeal to the state Supreme Court if Glass rules
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Easter Idea Starter: Deliver Eggs to Battered-Women's Shelters
By • February 7, 2013
Bring a sense of normalcy to women and children in trying times.
Children at Trinity Baptist Church in Thomasville, Ga., don't receive Easter eggs. Instead they decorate and deliver dozens to Halcyon Home, a local shelter for battered women and children, to share the hope-filled message of Christ's resurrection.
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Ahmad Brooks could be charged for allegedly attacking 49ers teammate
On June 8, 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks allegedly struck his teammate, nose tackle Lamar Divens, three times in the head with a beer bottle before punching him in the face in an argument over car keys outside Brooks' San Jose, Calif., home, according to court documents (via MercuryNews.com).
Now a warrant for Brooks' arrest has been put on hold while the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office debates whether to charge Brooks with a misdemeanor, a felony, or to not charge him at all.
According to the warrant application, two other unidentified members of the 49ers witnessed the attack, and one gave a recorded statement to police. According to the witness, Divens drove Brooks home because Brooks was too intoxicated to drive. When Brooks asked for his keys, Divens pretended to throw them in the grass before he started to hand them to Brooks. It was then that Brooks allegedly hit Divens in the head, then began cursing before allegedly asking, "Do I need to get my (expletive deleted) gun?"
More details via MercuryNews.com:
Buoyed by the taped eyewitness statement -- and by Brooks' prior record -- prosecutors who routinely handle battery and assault cases submitted an application Thursday to Judge Sharon Chatman seeking an arrest warrant on a felony assault with great bodily injury charge. It carries a maximum sentence of four years behind bars.
A day later, after the judge signed the warrant, higher ranking officials in the DA's office took the rare step of intervening and notified the court at 4:30 p.m. Friday to hold it, a court spokesman said. Sources said some members of [District Attorney Jeff] Rosen's administration view the case as a wobbler -- meaning it could be pursued as a misdemeanor instead of a felony -- and others want to drop it entirely.
Divens, who initially wanted to press charges, has told police that he and Brooks were nearing a resolution. Two days after the incident, Divens phoned a San Jose officer to say he wanted to "drop it."
"He said this would be bad for both of their careers and that he just wanted to keep playing and that they had resolved it," the officer said, according to the documents.
Brooks, who signed a six-year, $44.5-million contract extension with the 49ers, is no stranger to off-field troubles. In 2008, while a member of the Bengals, he was accused of punching a woman in the face. According to media reports, he accepted mediation on those charges. Brooks was also dismissed from the University of Virginia football team at the end of the 2005 season for an unspecified off-field incident.
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[VulnWatch] Re: WebEx Downloader Plug-in Multiple Vulnerabilities + rant
- From: "Mark Litchfield" <mark@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 12:52:55 +0100
Was busy actually, spent some time with my kids b4 shooting off abroad.
Anyway - http://www.skype.com/security/SKYPE-SB-2005-002.txt
As it would turn out, Mark R's bug and my bug shared the same piece of code. So basically two different attack vectors were discovered, callto:// URI and using a VCARD.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Rowe" <mark.rowe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: bugtraq@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: <vulnwatch@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <sec-adv@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, July 14, 2006 3:51 PM
Subject: Re: WebEx Downloader Plug-in Multiple Vulnerabilities + rant
Hi all,
I've spoken with Mark Litchfield this week and I just want to clarify
that in no way did Skype divulge any information imparted to them to
Pentest Limited or to our knowledge any one else regarding Mark's
discoveries. It was purely coincidence that one of the vulnerabilities
we reported to Skype was the same as discovered by Mark.
I did ask Mark to post to this list to clear this up but I guess he is
too busy.
I like conspiracy theories as much as the next person but this
definitely isn't an X-file :)
Mark Litchfield wrote:
All these vulnerabilities were reported to WebEx by NGS Software back on
the 24th February 2005 along with some other issues.
The current Director of the X-Force new about these issues as at the
time of their discovery, he worked with NGS.
Seeing as I'm the subject, here is another example whereby I found a bug
(in Skype) except Pentest-Limited were credited with it's discovery -
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/10/25/skype_vuln/ An extract from an
email below from Kurt Sauer (Security Operations / Skype Technologies),
shows that Mark Rowe of Pentest Ltd for some unknown reason had access
to my email sent to Kurt.
In reviewing our mail archives, I see that you *DID* report the vuln (the
VCARD aspect) to us -- to ME, directly -- before Mark Rowe did. However, I
(gulp) mishandled the e-mail.
As you surmised, it appears that Mark Rowe read that mail and found another
instantiation of the same bug, namely the handling of the command-line
Completely my fault on that. It will take one "push" cycle (typically less
than a day) to get a correction posted, but I will both correct our
announcement and also redistribute it with corrected attribution.
I should have asked you to CC security@xxxxxxxxx on the actual vuln report,
because mail sent to that address is read by more than just me.
Importantly, I am going to hire a dedicated incident manager (as fast as
our hiring practices will allow) so that there is someone spending full
workdays just handing inbound messages on this topic.
Could never be bothered before to make an issue of it. But to sit on a
large number of flaws in a vendors software product for 498 days and see
other companies credited is a tad annoying :)
All the best
Mark Litchfield
----- Original Message ----- From: "David Litchfield" <>
To: "Mark Litchfield" <mark@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, July 07, 2006 4:12 PM
Subject: Fw: [SA20956] WebEx Downloader Plug-in Multiple Vulnerabilities
You're not credited - are any of these yours?
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Sent: Friday, July 07, 2006 12:32 PM
Subject: [SA20956] WebEx Downloader Plug-in Multiple Vulnerabilities
Reverse Engineer Wanted
Secunia offers a Security Specialist position with emphasis on
reverse engineering of software and exploit code, auditing of
source code, and analysis of vulnerability reports.
WebEx Downloader Plug-in Multiple Vulnerabilities
Highly critical
System access
From remote
WebEx Downloader plug-in 2.x
Some vulnerabilities have been reported in WebEx Downloader plug-in,
which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's
1) An error exists in the ActiveX and Java versions of the WebEx
Downloader plug-in where the source of downloaded components is not
properly verified. This can be exploited to install malicious
components on a user's system.
Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary code, but
requires that the user e.g. is tricked into visiting a malicious web
The vulnerability has been reported in version 126.96.36.199. Other
versions may also be affected.
2) Some unspecified boundary errors in an included ActiveX control
can be exploited to cause a buffer overflow.
Successful exploitation may allow execution of arbitrary code.
Apply update.
1) Discovered by an anonymous person and reported via ZDI.
1-2) David Dewey and Mark Dowd, ISS X-Force.
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As election day draws closer, we, the members of the Policy Council at Pine River School for Young Learners, would like to extend a few thanks.
On March 11, we hosted an open forum for the community and candidates for the four seats open on the MAPS (Merrill Area Public Schools) board. Of the seven candidates, four were able to attend. We would like to thank those candidates. Kevin Blake, Jeff Hetfeld, Eric Geiss and Jeremy Ratcliff were kind enough to share their evening and ideas with us. We would also like to thank the two dozen or so community members who attended, along with the moderators and organizers of our evening.
It is a wonderful thing to gather so many people, with their own opinions and ideas, and have the evening remain entirely positive.
Thank you all who attended.
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Biglaw, Layoffs, Money, Partner Issues
We reached out to a former Mayer Brown partner who is now happily ensconced at a new firm. Here are a few thoughts that this partner shared with us about the New Republic article (items 1 through 8 below):
1. It is disappointing to see people sharing as much personal detail as some apparently did…. Ironic that those complaining about the absence of a feeling of "partnership" are also quick to breach the confidentiality and trust of partners they don't even know.
2. My reaction to these legal trend stories tends to be, "Yeah, no kidding. How is this different from any other industry?" Our business has become remarkably profitable over the last 15 years, resulting in far more compensation than what most people ever dream of. "Bracket creep," as the story calls it, doesn't do it justice. There's an incredible amount of money to be made doing the most interesting top flight legal work. It should surprise nobody that it is competitive. What started in 1849 was a "Gold Rush," not a "Say, old chaps, let's take a tour of the West and collect some gold pieces for each of our satchels before we return home for polo." Of course it isn't genteel.
3. The negative reaction to selling is bizarre to me. Selling is part of operating in a competitive space. I have millions of dollars of stable annual business and I cold call all the time.
4. There's a really strong "hey you kids get off of my lawn" feeling to this as well. Note Alan Salpeter talking about what it was like when he joined in 1972…. One wonders what he would have thought in 1972 of an article discussing the state of the legal industry in 1931.
5. The idea that the industry is going through a major contraction because 12 firms out of several hundred go out of business over the course of a decade says a lot about our business. In other industries, that's a below-average failure rate.
6. The stuff [about infighting at Mayer Brown] is way overblown. Yes, there was some bad, non-cooperative behavior, but I think it was rare.
7. I was at the 2007 meeting. It was a nice event but hardly over-the-top.
8. The idea that there is something wrong at Weil Gotshal because of their [recent layoffs] is absurd.
UPDATE (7/26/2013, 4:20 p.m.): One final comment from our source:
If I had to summarize my feelings about the whole thing, I'd note that these people made millions of dollars doing corporate restructuring, M&A and litigation all related to globalization and increased competitiveness that undercut the economic expectations of millions of people, most of whom have far fewer skills and opportunities. To now complain about the impact of these same forces in their own field is the pinnacle of entitlement. It is disgusting.
What are your thoughts on the New Republic piece? Are these issues specific to Mayer Brown, or are they present at your firm as well? Is the portrait of Biglaw partnership painted by the article accurate, exaggerated, or understated?
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Sunday, April 25, 2010
Paul Mooney Exposes Hollywood's Devil Worship
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you forgot to mention the baphomet, i think it's called, in the top picture on the drumset.
- September 11, 2010 at 6:26 PM
Some of your favorite celebrities worship the devil (baphomet) and you don't realize it. I won't mention names. Do your own research.
- November 27, 2010 at 9:36 PM
I actually know Mo'Nique's drummer very well, and I can tell you without a doubt that he is NOT a satanist. He is in fact the son of a preacher, a regular and humble church musician, and very well read up on the bible. Anyone who wants to question his faith can actually walk up and speak with him, because he is very approachable. So try not to allow speculation to replace truth brothers and sisters. GOD Bless!
- February 17, 2011 at 11:10 PM
The fact that he is the son of a preacher means nothing to me. I know several preachers kids and they are some of the most screwed up people I know. One girl is a slut and the two other guys do plenty of drugs, so he knows all about the lord but im sure plenty of demons do. I don't want to put race in it, but black people are normally raised to love God and its strange so many black people are quick to abandon that or are forced into it for money and fame. We have a short time on this earth and an eternity to pay for sacrificeing friends and family for money (the root of all evil) I mean its not like its going to do much while they burn in hell. The devil is a deceiver so expect to be deceived and screwed over and sacrificed for being a greedy jackass and a puppet.
- February 20, 2012 at 6:13 PM
It is written the devil shall inherit the earth so those that follew him will most likly be. pepole of. power
- July 15, 2012 at 1:03 AM
i am so late to this it's sad. however, i am glad people are noticing that Monique did quickly change the topic. much respect to paul for coming out and saying what he said. i feel bad about those who see this and still don't believe!
- October 18, 2012 at 12:52 PM
Shaitan, Santan, Baphomet, the great 'Deceiver', Son of perdition, the [D]EVIL: aka the e-v-i-l 1(one) [backwards] evil=live. $0 evil=death & live (life)=good. The contradictory nature of life is death. Every thing seen & unseen has an equal of lesser or greater value, complementing & balancing each other, making known both's intrinsic nature by which their functions reveal
its true purpose. ...The Whole WORLD will *be* is, deceived... Let's submit to the "True & Living' GOD. The Alpha •SUPREME• Omega. MASTER ALPHA Controller of all M•A•T•T•E•R… THE FORCE behind the forces. Allah-God the TRUE REASON We are capable of reason. Isa-bin-Yusef aka Jesus states: I am the way the 'truth' & the 'life' no man can come to the Father but by me. Hmm... Jesus, path to Paradise. Santan, path's to Hell. Hmm... Wake up! Pray diligently. Father, have mercy on 'US', Amen.
- May 1, 2013 at 3:55 AM
There is a war going on out hear, one that isn't really seen with the physical eye. A war between good and evil, deception and truth, light and darkness. The master persuader, the master of deception will is to sift our mind as wheat and lead us into a trap. Some will risk it all for their desires, some will stand for truth. Seek KNOWLEDGE so that you may not perish for the lack of it.
- June 12, 2013 at 11:11 AM
A fig tree won't bear apple fruits neither will an Oak tree bear oranges. A cat won't bark like a dog but if it does then u sure pretty knows dats not a cat, or a dog but something much stranger or unnatural. Satan is the lord of lies, chaos and confusion, so if u wanna defend a preachers kid, the kid gotha be doing it exactly the way God wants it or he's living a false life. My point is: U are not a christain just bcos ur parent are. Salvation is a personal choice and all I see is lots of unnatural corrupted fruits claiming they are apples from an apple tree, which they are not.
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Boosted Boards Amps Up Skateboards With Some Motor Power
This lightweight electric-powered deck goes 20 mph, and is hoping to attract more than just lazy longboarders. The company wants to help commuters speed up the process of that last trek from public transit to their house.
Imagine a skateboard powered not just by your leg, but by an engine big enough to power it to speeds you might more likely see on a car's speedometer. Sure, it's not quite the hoverboard from Back To The Future, but the guys behind Boosted Boards have achieved a board that can get you places faster. Their hope is that it will be more than just the next step for skateboarding enthusiasts, but will instead become a viable way of getting around.
"Our vision for this is, 'Can you build more sustainable transportation in general that appeals to a larger and more global client?'" says Sanjay Dastoor, co-founder of Boosted. The 12-pound boards can go up to 20 mph (a self-imposed ceiling they created for safety reasons) and cover a distance of approximately six miles on a full charge. And while it is motorized, they have kept it so that the ride stays true to the boarding experience.
Now, they believe the vehicle can help fill the void of what they call "the last mile problem" which is when you arrive at your bus or train station, but still have a small ways to go to get to your final destination. They see the handy Boosted Board as a potential solution. But at a cost of $1,299, it's an expensive last mile. Time will tell just how cost-effective consumers find it to bridge that one mile gap.
But even that non-skating use is just the beginning of a larger vision. As Boosted co-founder Matt Tran explains, "further along, there's obviously more accessible types of vehicles that you can build for our moms, or just for the more general population that's not into the board-sport experience."
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The Boosted Board is the best board on the market and it's fast -- but it's still not quite fast enough for a lot of us. Riders are calling for more speed. Sign the petition to increase it's top speed to 25mph.
I live a couple miles from a public light rail train and recently bought an electric skateboard just for this use. I'm still waiting for it to arrive but found the portability of a board more appealing than an electric bike or a scooter. So some of us are doing just this with this type of product. Bonus: one less car on the LA freeway too!
I am intrigued by E-Boards.com they seem to have created something we have all been waiting for. Lighter than Boosted, longer range but not so fast - but then again I wouldn't fancy falling off a board at 20 mph !
Not sure what all the hype is about. I have been riding a FIIK Electric skateboard for about 5 years. I have 2 the Big Daddy, and now the new Rager. I keep going back to the Big Daddy as I can rip off road, I just love it. If you have for a need for a board, I would check out fiik.com before you get on some waiting list.
It doesn't seem worth it if you ask me. For the same price someone could just buy a variety of different motorized methods of transportation that while you cant take on a bus are certainly geared for short distances. It is an amazing idea though if I wasn't a broke boarder I'd get one for sure.


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Apparently there are those who take issue with my rebuke of the American people for the depressingly banal state of our culture.Though I say it is the malleable herd that is ultimately responsible for the religious primitivism and anti-intellectualism manifest at the highest levels of government others aver it is our "leaders" who should be held accountable for the current state of affairs. (By the by, it is religious primitivism that is under attack in this country, not the celebration of any particular mythology. To understand the backlash initiated by informed, thinking beings in America, attend to Iran's recent history and compare it with the grass roots momentum generated by religious ideologues in support the "Ten Commandments Judge.") Anyhow, in order to assign responsibility for the ascendancy of mediocrity in our government it is important to focus upon the distinction between leaders and representatives. I neither require nor desire a leader. I am an intelligent, rational man fully capable of bearing the burden of civic responsibility. I require a representative. Those such as I read extensively from a wide variety of credible sources and contemplate the data. (Our president, the Commander-in-Chief of the most powerful armed force on the planet, explicitly stated that he abjures such behavior.) Only after I have reached an informed opinion do I look for individuals to represent me in the various legislatures. In my view, those like President Bush who choose to remain intellectually passive in the midst of tumultuous events, content to let others lead them, are shirking their responsibilities as citizens. Worse still, devoid of informed opinion the herd becomes ripe for exploitation. Consider how they were so recently led into war. Consider how effectively the word "traitor" was employed to demonize those who brought forth hard data challenging the propaganda campaign of the Bush league. Consider how the word "terrorist" is now employed to describe Iraqis who attack an invading military force. Those who wait for "leaders" to articulate the world view that is to be received as gospel accept these blatantly manipulative misrepresentations at face value. Would it be fair to say the relinquishing of the responsibility to learn, to think, is literally un-American? Though I suspect our founders presumed others were as responsible as themselves, America has become a nation of sheep, not shepherds. We seek leaders, not representatives. What good is a free press if the president and his constituency fail to read newspapers? "The press is biased!" scream the sheep. No we're not. Journalists are merely well informed. It stands to reason that opinions of the knowledgeable appear biased to the determinedly ignorant. (Note: There is a difference between stupid and ignorant. The stupid have no choice. Isn't it ironic that those who allege they alone represent the wishes of a deity in whose image they are said to be created would abjure use of the single organ separating them from the beasts? If humans refuse to think, what are we?) Similarly, it is no accident the intellectually passive cling to religion and decry what is being taught in America's institutions of higher learning. Religion is the inculcation of received opinion; orthodoxy defined as conforming to established doctrine. Is it any wonder those who take refuge in mindless obedience find the challenges posed by relentless intellectual inquiry an assault upon their world view? The obedient demand leaders, the curious, representatives. It is interesting that in virtually every meritocracy, from professional sports to industry to academe, we reward boldness and innovation. Yet, those who seek leaders in an abrogation of their civic responsibilities invariably elect panderers, politicians who will tell them what they want to hear. Attend to the pathetic behavior of these elected officials as they continually accommodate their positions to the latest opinion polls. Like those who elected them, they are followers. Unfortunately, through effective manipulation of the disengaged by those who fully appreciate and exploit their intellectual inertia, they have been placed in positions of leadership. So it is that when intellectual mediocrity at the helm spawns an uninspired course for the ship of state, some attempt to cast blame solely upon the officer corps. It is our ship of state, not theirs. We are responsible for its course and if we allow the insignificant to attain command positions the fault is ours; we are responsible. R.H. Joseph is a longtime employee of the News Daily. His column appears on Wednesdays. He may be reached at (770) 478-5753, ext. 252, or by e-mail at email@example.com.
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I believe this requires discussion not because the young celebrity is publicly discussing politics, but the implications it would have on the impressionable youth of the nation and the movement towards national health care. Excerpt taken from Rolling Stone:
The Canadian-born Bieber never plans on becoming an American citizen. "You guys are evil," he jokes. "Canada's the best country in the world." He adds, "We go to the doctor and we don't need to worry about paying him, but here, your whole life, you're broke because of medical bills. My bodyguard's baby was premature, and now he has to pay for it. In Canada, if your baby's premature, he stays in the hospital as long as he needs to, and then you go home.
For the rare disinfo reader who is a Bieber fan, here's some video from the RS shoot:
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U.S. pulls staff out of Libya embassy
TRIPOLI — As three F-16 fighters provided air support and Osprey aircraft carrying Marines flew overhead, the United States on Saturday evacuated its embassy staff from Libya, driving diplomats across the border into Tunisia.
"Security has to come first," State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf said. "Regrettably, we had to take this step because the location of our embassy is in very close proximity to intense fighting and ongoing violence between armed Libyan factions."
In recent weeks, militia fighting has spread to Tripoli's airport, compromising the easiest evacuation route for American personnel.
Scores of people have been killed and injured in the battles.
The American ambassador in Tripoli, Deborah Jones, conveyed on Twitter how tenuous the security situation has become.
"Heavy shelling and other exchanges in our Abu Salim neighborhood this morning," she wrote last Sunday. Using an Arabic term that means "thanks to God," she added: "Alhamdullila all safe."
For the past two months, the U.S. military increasingly has moved resources near Tripoli in anticipation of an evacuation as the State Department assessed how long it could stay, McClatchy Newspapers reported. In May, the military moved the USS Bataan, with 1,000 Marines on board, toward the Libyan coast.
The decision to pull the 158 Americans out of the Libyan capital was an acknowledgment by the Obama administration of a collapsing situation three years after American and NATO forces helped rebels bring down Moammar Gadhafi. It was rich in symbolism: Less than two years ago, terrorists in the eastern city of Benghazi stormed two U.S. compounds, killing four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens.
Rear Adm. John Kirby, a Pentagon spokesman, said the five-hour drive to Tunis went smoothly.
"The mission was conducted without incident," he said.
Although House Republicans expressed gratitude for the work of the U.S. forces, they blamed the rushed evacuation on poor leadership by the Obama administration and said the withdrawal will complicate any plans to restore order there.
California Rep. Ed Royce, who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Michigan Rep. Mike Rogers, who leads the House Intelligence panel, said it never should have gotten to this point.
"Our diplomatic absence will make the hard task of achieving political stability in Libya even harder," Royce said.
"This deteriorating security posture is the same scenario playing out across Northern Africa, the Middle East and Eurasia," Rogers said. "This is what happens when the United States is not engaged and lacks a clear foreign policy that includes strong U.S. leadership."
The decision was not made lightly, the State Department said. When American diplomats evacuate a diplomatic post, they must smash computers and other sensitive equipment that could be exploited for intelligence purposes.
Before evacuating the embassy, "classified holdings were destroyed in accordance with procedures. Some classified equipment not normally destroyed was taken out," Harf said.
Speaking to reporters in Paris, Secretary of State John Kerry said Libya's situation of "free-wheeling militia violence" posed a real risk.
"We will return the moment the security situation permits us to," Kerry said.
The latest battles in Tripoli have mainly been between Islamists from the western city of Misurata and another armed group, the Zintan militia, which took control of the airport months ago and had been put on the government payroll to provide security there.
Instead, the airport became a war prize. The conflict initially was confined to the outskirts of the complex, but in recent days spilled onto the tarmac and into the terminal. An Airbus A330 belonging to state-owned Afriqiyah Airways was left smoldering on the runway five days ago. Estimates of damage to the airfield and its facilities run into the millions of dollars.
Two weeks ago, the United Nations withdrew its staff, and Turkey on Friday announced it would, too.
In an official travel warning, the State Department urged all Americans who remain in the country to leave immediately, saying the situation is "unpredictable and unstable."
McClatchy Newspapers and the Washington Post contributed to this report.
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| 3. Hire a wedding planner for an outdoor venue
Melissa Consorte (in photo) always dreamed of an outdoor wedding with a beautiful natural backdrop, much like the one in upstate New York where she got married in 2007. "While it sounds so simple and rustic, the workload and responsibilities were twice as much as I expected," she says. "I never thought I'd be someone that would use a wedding planner, but if I had budgeted for one, it would have been much more enjoyable and probably would have cost the same in the long run." Melissa didn't account for all the things that an outdoor wedding would need: generators, bathrooms, grills for the caterer, pitchers for the water—even the salt and pepper shakers she remembered the day before her walk down the aisle. "Wedding planners and event designers know all of the key vendors (florists, caterers, bartenders, etc.) because they work with them on a regular basis. Many times, those close relationships can mean discounts or better pricing for the bride," says Tara Wilson, Event Designer and Entertaining Expert, of Tara Wilson Events. Plus, you won't have nightmares that you forgot to order wine glasses or butter knives.
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As good as it gets - WhiteComment on this story
Auckland – Director of rugby Jake White believes Saturday's historic win over the Crusaders could be a significant "turning point" in the Sharks' Super Rugby campaign, with the Durban side having restored their five-point advantage at the top of the overall log.
Heading into the clash, the Sharks' season had reached the crossroads after a defeat to the Brumbies saw their lead at the summit of the standings cut to just one point.
However, their response was as emphatic as it gets as they clinched their first victory in Christchurch despite being reduced to 14 men for the majority of the match after Jean Deysel was shown a red card early on.
"There's no doubt that good teams can turn their season around like this and get a massive boost," White enthused.
"We showed that when we do hold onto the ball we can create pressure. A couple of our plays worked for us, and it gives us massive belief going into the next two games before the June international window.
"We've got a sense of how well we can play and what we can do, which is fantastic at this stage of the season."
The win was built on a character-filled defensive display, which White said had to be one of the best efforts he had ever experienced as a coach.
"We were down to 13 players at one stage (after a yellow card to Willem Alberts late in the game) against a championship side like the Crusaders, who have proven that they can tear teams apart. So to get a result like that with the numbers against us, and the way we defended at the end, it was really special. I've coached a lot of teams, including the Springboks and Brumbies, but this was about as good as it gets."
The Sharks have now settled into their base in Auckland ahead of this Friday's final tour game against the Blues, and White has quickly reminded his players that there is simply no time to bask in the afterglow of a famous victory.
"It's a massive win against a championship team, but in the greater scheme of things, we haven't won anything yet, we've just won a game in New Zealand. It's a wonderful achievement, but we have to keep our feet on the ground."
Soon after the team's arrival in Auckland, a preliminary judicial hearing into Deysel's red card offence was held via tele-conference, with the case being considered in the first instance by Sanzar Duty Judicial Officer Nicholas Davidson.
Deysel was sent from the field for stamping on Crusaders flanker Jordan Taufua, and after taking the matter under review overnight, Davidson is expected to pass down his judgment today. Although Deysel responded to clear provocation after being held back off the ball, and will have contested that his intention was not to make contact with Taufua's face, the likelihood is that he could well face a further suspension. White said it was a very unfortunate incident.
"It's not something you ever like to see, but it's not for me to comment on. We have to put our heads down and keep going. Jean is a tough man, but he has a good disciplinary record, and he was really remorseful in the change-room afterwards."
After the match, Taufua said Deysel had come up to him to apologise.
"I have no hard feelings, it's a contact sport, I think it was just a heat of the moment thing as he was trying to get back to his defensive line, and he just reacted to it. I'm sure he wasn't intending for my face; he was just trying to break free."– The Star
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November 30, 2015
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Prosecutors say two teens who face murder charges in the drive-by slaying of a Las Vegas high school sophomore will be tried as gang members.
That means 18-year-old Ezekiel Williams and 16-year-old Gerald Q. Davison could face stiffer sentences if they are convicted of charges that also include attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and conspiracy.
The two teens are accused of being in a car from which shots were fired Feb. 15, killing 15-year-old Christopher Privett near Palo Verde High School.
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Hugh N. Brown Papers, 1940-1991
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Hugh N. Brown is a freelance fund-raising consultant and retired high school teacher. He spent the majority of his life teaching during the school year and consulting during summer vacation. His consulting work focused in the fields of education, religion, and health.
The collection consists of personal and work papers, 1940-1991, documenting a 50-year career as a consultant in the fundraising profession. Included are the fundraising campaign files outlining the development of a program.
This collection is open to the public without restriction. The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material.
Cite as: Hugh N. Brown Papers, 1940-1991, Ruth Lilly Special Collections and Archives, University Library, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Presented by Hugh N. Brown, September 1991. A91-46
Processed by Danielle Macsay, December 1997.
Hugh N. Brown, born in 1919, graduated from Cedarville, Ohio High School in 1937 and received a B.S. in education from Cedarville College in 1941. He and his wife Marcella, also a school teacher, have one son, David.
Hugh Brown taught in the Blanchester, Ohio Public School District for one term, 1941-1942, before joining the Navy in 1942. He graduated from the Navy School of Music in 1943 and performed in the Navy Band. During that time he was active in public relations and promoting both the unit bands and the Navy Band. In 1943, Mr. Brown did course work at Catholic University of America and at American University.
For the years 1946-1952, Hugh Brown worked in various executive-administrative institutional positions—the Navy School of Music, the Cincinnati College of Music and the University of Dayton. From 1952 to 1954 he worked for American City Bureau, a national fund-raising organization. After doing field campaigning for this top firm until 1954, Brown spent the rest of the decade doing free-lance consulting work while studying extensively at the University of Dayton, Indiana University, Northwestern University, Xavier University and Wittenberg University. His course work was eclectic and reflect his varied interest—music, journalism, hospital administration, economics, and education.
In 1960, Brown returned to teaching in the Kettering (Ohio) City School system, teaching high school social sciences. Brown continued his public relations consultant service as a part-time weekend activity during the school year and covered most of the road and residence services during the summer. Major consulting projects undertaken by Brown include planning the 1971 and 1975 Convention for the Ohio Catholic Educator Association (OCEA), being editor for "Hospital Accounting," the official newsletter of the American Association of Hospital Accountants from 1958-1965, and being affiliated with Ketchum, Inc., a top-ranked fund raising firm based in Pittsburgh.
Hugh Brown, though now retired, continues to volunteer his knowledge and experience in fund-raising to nonprofit organizations. His area of expertise lies within the hospital and education fields. The Browns now live in Grove City, Ohio and spend their winters in Florida.
American City Bureau Records, 1919-1982, Ruth Lilly Special Collections and Archives, University Library, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis.
The collection consists of the personal business and consulting records of Hugh N. Brown and cover the years 1940-1991. It is organized into three series: Consultant Files, Instructional Data Records, and Business Records.
The Consultant Files, 1952-1982, include overviews of the client, outlines of fund-raising and improvement programs, recommendations for change, and time lines for these changes to occur. The files are arranged by type: Business Organizations, Churches, Civic Organizations, Educational Institutions, Hospitals, Medical Institutions, Museums, Non-Profit Organizations, Philanthropic Organizations, and Political Campaigns.
The Instructional Data Records, 1953-1990, consist of general "how to" publications on fund-raising, planning, and public relations. Many of the publications were written by Hugh Brown.
The Business Records, 1952-1991, include correspondence to companies and organizations not dealing with specific campaigns, personal planning lists and memos, teaching information from his job as a high school teacher, records of his job hunting endeavors, and his resume. Also included are articles about fund-raising written by Hugh Brown, and sample contracts used by him when beginning a consulting position.
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I severely overstocked my business. What should I do?
This article first appeared on December 8th, 2011.
I made the mistake of severely overstocking my sports equipment business. What should I do?
This existing stock that you have not been able to shift is utilizing valuable shelf space and tying up working capital, and needs to be cleared to maximise the shop's profit performance.
There is a range of options available for selling old or unpopular stock, including the obvious one of reducing prices.
The stock could also be used for weekly specials, giveaways where appropriate or advertised prominently (either in your shop window or website home page) with the aim of enticing customers into the store. It could even be treated as a loss leader to entice the sale of other profitable stock items.
Finally, consider eBay or other online avenues and also talk to your suppliers and reps as to whether they may be willing to swap stock items.
Your main question is how to get stock orders right in the future. Here, it is crucial to gain a good understanding of your customer, your demographic and your industry.
There are several approaches that can be taken to build this knowledge base aside from observing customer purchases in your store and talking to customers.
Utilise the knowledge of the sales representatives and suppliers who sell you the stock.
They sell stock to retailers on a daily basis and should have an accurate feel for consumer preferences in the sports equipment industry at any given time.
Actively visit other stores to find out what is on their shelves, and ask questions as if you were a customer.
Consider general trends in customer preferences and tastes and the demographics of the area where your store is located - on the latter you can obtain information about income levels, age demographics, etc. from the Bureau of Statistics website.
Finally, utilize other information sources; for example websites, annual reports and marketing campaigns of large sports retailers (e.g. Rebel Sports). This will improve your knowledge of industry trends, product trends and strategic movements of competitors.
It is also vital to monitor stock and conduct periodic reviews of stock on hand to help determine future order quantities.
Ideally, stock will be ordered on a "just in time" basis. That is, it arrives just soon enough to fulfil all sales requirements but not before it is required. That way, it won't be taking up valuable storage, shelf space and working capital.
In the sports equipment industry, demand for products will fluctuate seasonally; therefore it may take 12 months or more to get a thorough understanding of ongoing stock requirements.
Also, new sports equipment is being released each season and customers generally want the latest models- you will need to be aware of this and may need to adjust prices as the stock ages, in order to clear existing stock and make way for new upgrades.
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The demand for some products may be more consistent.
For these, the ideal order quantity is dependent upon freight and delivery costs, bulk discounts, the cost of storing your stock and the volume of sales as well as working capital limitations. Being aware of the delivery time is also crucial.
To assist in reviewing and monitoring stock, consider the stock management and point of sales systems being used.
Do they allow you to efficiently monitor stock on hand and historical patterns of stock sales?
Having good systems will be valuable in helping you monitor customer demand patterns over time, and this will help determine how much and what stock needs to be ordered.
Another possibility for consideration with future orders is consignment stock. Ask your suppliers whether they offer consignment stock arrangements, and consider whether those arrangements could benefit your store.
It may be possible to hold stock in your store and send it back to the supplier or swap it for other products if it does not sell. Payment for the stock may not be required until the stock is sold, which would also help with cash flow.
Finally, financial ratios and benchmarking can be useful in assessing your business's performance.
This will give you an indication of how your business is performing in key areas; in this context, whether stock is sitting on your shelves for too long.
To work out the number of days inventory is held, use average stock on hand/Cost of goods sold, multiplied by time period.
For example, if you had $60,000 of stock on hand at the start of the year and $70,000 on hand at the end, and your cost of goods sold for the year was $300,000, the ratio would be as follows: $65,000/$300,000 x 365 = 79 days.
Reducing this number means stock is moving faster and working capital can be used for other purposes.
To put this another way, stock turnover ratio is Cost of Goods/Average Stock. In the above example, this is 4.6- stock is moving in and out 4.6 times a year.
Benchmarks are useful in two broad ways: firstly for comparative purposes, because they provide a guide of best practice.
Secondly, they can be used to improve profitability and business performance - with these stock ratios, aim to decrease stock days and increase times moved per year.
Note that there are plenty of information providers who sell benchmark information and industry information.
To get you started here are some free resources:
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You guys.
I am so excited to tell you about this new project!
Julia Child – culinary icon – would have turned 100 years in August of this year. To help celebrate her life, legacy, and incredible recipes, a group of 100 bloggers will be making and posting many of the classic "Julia" recipes leading up to August.
Being a part of the JC100 project means that each Monday, we'll receive one special recipe for that week, plus you guys will have the chance to cook along and will have access to the recipe on Facebook every Thursdays, too.
The first recipe was sent this past Monday, and – as easy as it sounds – I was terrified to try this.
Julia's Omelette Roulée (Rolled Omelette) — or "dinner in half a minute," as she described it on "The French Chef."
I read the recipe, then read it again. And again.
And decided I needed what I always need with recipes from Julia.
I needed to see her make it before I tried it on my own. I found a great video of her showing how she does it, and watching how she moves the pan really helped!
Any time I've made omelettes in the past, I've kept the heat low, let the eggs set for a while, added the fillings, and then flipped it myself. They didn't always turns out well and they definitely weren't the most tender omelettes I've ever had.
But these?
Julia knew what she was doing.
This omelette – as intimidating as it might look with all the movement – was one of the easiest things I've ever made.
It literally took just over a minute to cook and was the most tender omelette I've ever had. I turned mine into a light lunch, topped with arugula, a drizzle of Nudo Mandarin Olive Oil, and a handful of olives on the side. Bon appetit!
Let's hope all her recipes are this easy to follow!
Julia Child's Omelette Roulée (Rolled Omelette)
Recipe source: Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child
Yields 1 omelette.
- 2-3 eggs
- spoonful of water
- pinch of salt
- dash of pepper
- Crack 2-3 eggs into a bowl and add the water. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Beat together until the yolks and whites are combined.
- Heat an 8-10″ omelette pan over very high heat.
- When hot, add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan and swirl it around to let it start melting.
- When the butter is foaming, completely melted, and just about to start browning, pour the beaten eggs into the pan.
- Let the eggs set for a few seconds. The egg mixture will be sizzling and bubbling. Grab the handle of the pan and start shaking the pan towards you, and do not stop. Your eggs will cook quick. If you want to add any fillings, do it now.
- Continue to shake the pan, until the movement starts to force your omelette to roll over. Keep moving the pan until the omelette is rolled up and is sitting in one end of the pan. Let it sit here for a minute to let the top edge get a golden color.
- Tilt pan and gently slide omelette onto a plate.*
Original recipe excerpted from Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child. Copyright © 1961 by Alfred A. Knopf. Reprinted with permission from the publisher Alfred A. Knopf, a division of Random House, Inc. – I rewrote the directions in my own words.*
Want to keep up with the JC100? They'll be updating recipes on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Pinterest!
7 Responses to "Julia Child's Omelette Roulée (Rolled Omelette)"
How awesome is this project! I am mesmerized by Julia Child. Thanks for the video – I never would have known some of her tips (such as adding water to the egg mixture). Can't wait to see more, and make an omelette this weekend! :)
Ahhhh your omelette turned out gorgeous!! I am also participating in the project! How fun is this? :))
Such a fun project! Can't wait to see more.
OMG…how FUN!!! I can't wait to follow the JC100!!!! So excited that you're able to participate. Have a great weekend.
so glad you did this! i wanted to, but she has no vegan recipes!
very cool!! i need to give this a shot :)
I tried this yesterday, and I think this omelette has changed my life!


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Dr. Freeman is an elder statesman of the Massachusetts medical device industry. In his long and varied career Don has run half a dozen companies, invested in many more, and sat on a list of boards. That broad experience has resulted in some unique perspectives on what it takes to make a medical device startup successful.
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1Austin Gourmet Popcorn
13343 N. US 183, Ste. 250
Austin, Texas 78750
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Scott, Alison and Randy Hern opened Austin Gourmet Popcorn on Oct. 30 in the Anderson Arbor shopping center, 13343 Research Blvd., Ste. 250. The shop sells more than 60 types of flavored popcorn, and customers can also choose colored and…
2Kit's Wings
8701 W. Parmer Lane
Austin, TX 78729
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Kit's Wings & Things opened Sept. 22 in the Artisan, 8701 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 2128. Owner Fern Areeyat serves boneless or bone-in chicken wings in a variety of flavors, such as mango habanero and garlic Parmesan. Other items include…
3Bent Oak Winery
2000 Windy Terrace
Austin, TX
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Bent Oak Winery hosted its grand opening Oct. 10 at 2000 Windy Terrace, Bldg. 2-B. Owners Audrey, John and Marilee Catalano and Debbie Bruce offer tastings for $5. Wines include California zinfandel, cabernet and chardonnay as well as a Texas…
411th Hour Escape
2600 McHale Court
Austin, TX
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11th Hour Escape opened its first escape room—pirate-themed for a movie set feel—Oct. 19 at 2600 McHale Court, Ste. 151. Groups of two to eight people are enclosed in the escape room and work to find clues and solve puzzles…
5Catch Air
Austin, TX 78750
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Indoor children's play and party facility Catch Air opened Nov. 1 in the Plaza 183 center, 13450 N. US 183, Ste. 107. The business hosts birthday parties and other events. Catch Air also offers open play, and activities include inflatables…
6Pho Phi Vietnamese Noodles and Grill
1700 W. Parmer Lane
Austin, TX
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Pho Phi Vietnamese Noodles and Grill opened Nov. 3 at 1700 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 610. The restaurant serves traditional Vietnamese cuisine and has a gluten-free menu. Menu items include pho, vermicelli bowls, rice plates and egg rolls. Food is…
7Mirchi Restaurant
1212 W. Parmer Lane
Austin, TX 78727
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On Sept. 28, Mirchi Restaurant opened at 1212 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. A. Co-owners Kashif Pathan and Qurban Ali serve South Asian, including South Indian, cuisine, such as biryani or rice dishes, kababs, curry dishes, naan and pandoori chicken. 512-284-8298.…
8Plates on Plates Fitness
9607 Research Blvd.
Austin, TX 78759
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Kristina Kaderli and Mackenzie Roberson opened Plates on Plates Fitness on Oct. 12 at 9607 Research Blvd., Ste. 675. Plates on Plates Fitness offers 45-minute high-intensity boot camp classes, premade meals and nutritional counseling. 512-355-7711. www.platesonplatesfitness.com
9Vintage Fresh
Austin, TX 78750
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On Nov. 7, Leslie Blasig opened a brick-and-mortar location of her business, Vintage Fresh, at 12233 N. RM 620, Ste. 102. She sells transformed vintage furniture, home decor items, accessories and gifts. Blasig founded the business in November 2013. The…
10Man Pasand Supermarket
Austin, TX 78717
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The second Austin location of Man Pasand Supermarket opened Aug. 29 at 13905 N. US 183, Ste. C-89. The grocery sells a variety of South Asian items, including beans, rice, spices, fresh produce, frozen meals, cookware and home decor. 512-580-1999.…
11ChaCha Fit Wear
Austin, TX 78759
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Austin-based online business ChaCha Fit Wear launched Oct. 11. Owner Monica Hernandez sells women's workout apparel featuring bright colors and bold prints. Hernandez said apparel is for any type of workout, including yoga, CrossFit and Jazzercise. Customers may order online…
12Baby Greens
1508 W. Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78757
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Sharon Mays will reopen her drivethru salad restaurant, Baby Greens, in early 2016 at 1508 W. Anderson Lane. Mays had closed the fast-food restaurant in October 2009 but will be bringing back her salads and wraps. www.facebook.com/eatbabygreens. Twitter: @eatbabygreens
13MAD Greens
3100 Esperanza Crossing
Austin, TX 78758
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Colorado-based MAD Greens will open its first Texas location in January in the Rock Rose District of The Domain at 3100 Esperanza Crossing, Ste. 130. Customers will be able to create their own salads, and other menu items will include…
Rock Rose
Austin, TX 78758
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In mid- to late 2016, modern Thai restaurant Sway will open a new location in The Domain near Rock Rose Boulevard and Esperanza Crossing. Sway has a location on South First Street and serves an Australian style of Thai cuisine.…
15Scofield Farms Meadows
13423 Metric Blvd.
Austin, TX 78727
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Scofield Farms Meadows is under construction at 13423 Metric Blvd. and will open in early 2016. The gated community will have 49 homes upon completion with six different floor plans. Homes will range in size from 1,825 to 2,362 square…
16Blaze Pizza
14009 N. Research Blvd.
Austin, TX 78613
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California-based Blaze Pizza will open its first Austin location at 14009 N. Research Blvd., Ste. 103, in December. The restaurant will offer salads, blood orange lemonade, s'mores pies and some customized pizzas for less than $8. www.blazepizza.com
17Research Park Plaza V
12301 Research Blvd.
Austin, TX
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Cousins Properties Inc. will complete construction of the 173,000-square-foot Research Park Plaza V, 12301 Research Blvd., on Dec. 1. Planview, which provides portfolio and resource management, will relocate its headquarters from 8300 N. MoPac, Ste. 300, into part of the…
18Art at Brattons Edge
15405 Long Vista Drive
Austin, TX 78728
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Affordable housing complex Art at Bratton's Edge broke ground in August and will be finished next August at 15405 Long Vista Drive. The complex will have 78 units of which 90 percent will be reserved for individuals who earn 60,…
19Affinity at Wells Branch
14508 Owen Tech Blvd.
Austin, TX 78728
Coming Soon> Show Details
Lifestyle housing facility Affinity at Wells Branch is under construction at 14508 Owen Tech Blvd. and will open in March. The complex will have 154 apartment homes for adults age 55 and older. Amenities will include an indoor saltwater pool…
20Cajun Pizza Place
6001 W. Parmer Lane
Austin, TX 78727
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Cajun Pizza Place closed its location at 7318 McNeil Drive, Ste. 111, on Sept. 28. The restaurant relocated to the former Mi Pizza location at 6001 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 440, and reopened Nov. 8. The restaurant is known for…


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Basically it is the reciprocal of the calculated U-Value. By definition it is the summation of all the R-Values for each of the building's components. This method of calculation does not consider the thermal short circuit effect of structural members, fastener population or the compression of the insulation at its structural members. It should also be noted that this type of calculation often indicates heat loss values for building envelopes that are lower than those actually found in the finished structure.
Every retailer knows the importance of the manner in which merchandise is housed and displayed. In the highly competitive arena of retail sales, appearance can make a tremendous impact on attracting customers and influencing purchasing decisions.
Your retail facility can be enhanced with decorative brick, wood, stucco, glass, aggregate panels, landscaping and signage. A Metal Building Depot Acceptance Corporation dealer can help you with efficient designs and a more delightful appearance, yet stay within your budget.
Strip malls throughout the nation are being built with steel, utilizing the ability to add on or incorporate other fascia items - representing savings of up to 30% over other conventional construction methods. Owners and developers have come to realize that the pace at which a steel building system can be designed, manufactured, delivered and completed, is measurably less than that of any type of conventional construction. The short completion time and overall durability of steel building systems assure a more efficient turnkey project, as well as a quick return on the initial investment.
It is said that close to 90% of all new commercial construction is a steel building system. The ease of construction makes a new steel building system more attractive to builders and owners alike. From carwashes to skyscrapers steel has, and will continue to lead the way. Steel buildings are great for workshops or manufacturing facilities, classrooms or church buildings, metal buildings are fast replacing less adaptable building systems. Today, more than ever our world is growing faster and more competitive. Architects and professional building designers are becoming more aware of the benefits of steel from a construction and economical standpoint. As new steel building systems are introduced, we see the bottom line improving on construction projects of all kinds. The ease of construction and versatility makes a steel building attractive for a variety of uses.
Todays sports, conditioning and recreational centers represent a multi-billion dollar business which continues to grow each year. Attractive, ultra-modern facilities are springing up everywhere, offering a myriad of activities to meet the recreational demands of our society.
Immense clear span, low cost-per-square-foot, and low energy costs are vital to the successful construction and operation of recreational facilities. Whether your need is for a tennis, bowling or health club facility, computerized design and manufacturing help our design engineers create building systems that meet the precise demands of recreational facilities with an eye to architectural designs that fit into any surrounding. Our engineers have designed and manufactured buildings for sports courts, sports fields, game rooms, locker rooms, roller rinks, ice rinks, riding arenas, recreational centers and every other pastime you can imagine. The most important element in the design of all these facilities was combining practicality with efficiency, while providing for the customers' needs. Equestrian buildings provide excellent examples of how the flexibility of these custom designs allow for cost-effective solutions to those specific needs. Your dealer can value-engineer a dollar-saving building system that fits the bill, whether your needs include an arena, a barn or a complete riding facility. Available from one stall to one hundred, with a center row or in a shed-row design, our value-engineered horse barns give you maximum space with a functional layout designed to streamline your horse operations. Riding arenas are available fully-enclosed or as a roof-only structure. Clear span arenas are available up to 240 feet wide and in unlimited lengths. Our engineering department and your dealer can work with you to custom design a structure which maximizes your building site with attached barns, tack rooms, or hay storage areas.
All sheeting is 26-gauge "R" panel. Color sheeting has a galvanized substrate to prevent rust and corrosion. All our Galvalume roof sheeting is hot dipped with a zinc and Aluminum compound to give it the strength to stand up to the worst weather, and the durability to last for generations.


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When I first got Cinny we had a HUGE problem finding a saddle that he liked (wrong saddle = Rodeo Bronc) but we eventually found a nice Kiefer Wien that someone gave me a GREAT price on used. We have been working in it for about 2 years and we work okay. It was more comfortable for me than any other saddles I had tried on him.
Lately, I've been riding bareback to strengthen my seat and equitation. I bought a "Best Friend English Comfort Pad." And I LOVE it. But now, I fee like bareback is way more comfortable than my Kieffer.
Should my saddle be as comfortable as bareback, or more comfortable? Is this a sign that I need to find the Kieffer another home and find something else? Or is it normal to not feel as comfortable and balanced in your Dressage saddle as you do bareback?
BTW: I know it doesn't look like it in some of my videos, but it does fit me pretty okay. I've had 3 trainers tell me it is okay. I can put a hole hand behind me, and I am in relatively correct position. But sometimes I feel like I am fighting the saddle to stay in correct position where bareback it's just there and I don't have to think about it.


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There are three basic methods of starting or "propagating"
Tissue culture kits are available to the home hobbyist
Seed germination - sexual propagation
Rockwool is the most popular medium for hydroponic germination of seeds.
Loose, or granulated rockwool can be placed in a standard
plastic starting tray. Seeds are spread evenly spaced on top of the
medium. The seeds are covered with a thin layer of rockwool or perlite and
the tray is covered to prevent moisture loss.
The loose rockwool makes it easy for thinning and separating seedlings
to transplant. An alternative is one inch rockwool starting cubes. A flat
block containing 98 detachable cubes fits into a standard propagation tray. The
rockwool is soaked and pH balanced and one seed is placed into a 1/4
" deep hole provided in the centre of each cube. The seeds are then
covered with a thin layer of perlite or vermiculite and the lid is placed
on the tray. Once the seeds have sprouted, the cubes are easily broken off
and placed into larger growing cubes or other aggregate.
Rooting stem cuttings - cloning is asexual propagation. Stem
cuttings from most types of plants can be rooted in seven to fourteen
days, producing a plant which is an exact genetic duplication of the
original plant. Plants started in this way will mature much earlier than
ones started from seed, saving valuable time and producing shorter,
bushier plants.
Depending on the type of plant, each mother could produce tens, or even
hundreds of identical offspring every couple of months. Asexual
propagation is an invaluable tool used for many commercial greenhouse
crops, as well as for hobby gardens. Without question, the fastest and
easiest way to root stem cuttings is hydroponically. Some methods
incorporate extra aeration.
Air pumps or moistening devices provide stems with ample amounts of
oxygen and water. Oxygen is vital to root development. The most common
method used to root cuttings hydroponically is in one inch rockwool cubes.
The flat of cubes is pH balanced and soaked in a diluted, high phosphorus
nutrient solution, then placed in a standard propagation tray. Using a
clean, sharp blade, cut off a small branch consisting of a growing tip,
two or three leaves, and 5cm to 10cm of stem.
As you take the clippings, let them stand in water until you have as
many as you need. Before dipping in a rooting compound, make a fresh cut
on each stem, just above the first cut. After dipping, insert the stem,
about one inch deep into the rooting cube. Cover the tray with a clear
plastic dome to retain humidity and give the plants 18 hours of diffused
light per day. Remove the cover for a few minutes each day to give the
plants fresh air and to avoid damping off. Mist the cuttings periodically
with a mild foliar feed like kelp extract. To see if the clippings have
rooted, give the stems a very gentle tug. The clones should be
transplanted soon after roots have formed.
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|Suspect with 2 Guns & Drugs Arrested and Arraigned
Sheriff Armando Fontoura stated that Deputies Alex Kaplan and Kyle Pesce were on routine patrol on
As the suspect vehicle turned onto
The driver, later identified as Amir Mason, age 30, of
After a brief chase, Deputy Kaplan cornered Mason in an alley and struggled with Mason as he tried to scale an 8-foot high brick wall. When Kaplan pulled Mason to the ground the officer observed a 9mm, Atak Model 917T semi-automatic handgun in the suspect's rear waistband. The semi-automatic was fully loaded.
On the ground, Mason continued to fight with both sheriff's officers before being subdued and handcuffed. A subsequent search of Mason revealed a second handgun, a fully loaded, 9mm Atak revolver in the suspect's front waistband.
The sheriff's officers also recovered the plastic bag which the suspect had tossed. It contained ten smaller bags of marijuana.
Mason was charged with two counts each of possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes and the unlawful possession of a weapon. Charges of possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of CDS with intent to distribute, possession of CDS with intent to distribute within 1000 feet of
At today's arraignment in criminal Central Judicial Processing court, Judge Roslyn Holmes – Grant ordered Mason held at the Essex County Correctional Facility in lieu of $75,000 cash bond only.


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Deported migrants find home at call centers
TIJUANA, Mexico — Henry Monterroso is a foreigner in his own country. Raised in California from the age of 5, he was deported to Mexico in 2011 and found himself in a land he barely knew.
But the 34-year-old Tijuana native feels right at home as soon as gets to work at Call Center Services International, where workers are greeted in English. Monterroso supervises five employees amid rows of small cubicles who spend eight hours a day dialing numbers across the United States to collect on credit card bills and other debts.
He is among thousands of deported Mexicans who are finding refuge in call centers in Tijuana and other border cities. In perfect English — some hardly speak Spanish — they converse with American consumers who buy gadgets, have questions about warranties or complain about overdue deliveries.
At Monterroso's office in one of Tijuana's tallest buildings, managers bring meals from Taco Bell in nearby San Diego to reward employees because the fast-food chain has no outlets in Mexico. Workers are off for the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving but labor on Mexican holidays.
"The end of your shift comes at 6 and you get hit by reality out there: You're not in the U.S.," Monterroso said above the din of buzzing phones. "While you're here, you still get a sense that you're back home, which I like very much."
Many workers spent nearly all their lives in the United States and still have family there, which is a major selling point for Mexico over English-language industry leaders like India and the Philippines. They can chat comfortably about the housing market and Super Bowl contenders. They know slang.
Still, the sudden change is a shock. Monterroso's weekly pay of less than $300 is a humbling drop from the $2,400 he made in San Diego real estate at the peak of the housing boom in the mid-2000s. And back in Mexico, the deportees are often ostracized for off-kilter Spanish or viewed as outsiders.
"It can't get any worse for them," said Jorge Oros, co-founder and chief operating officer of Call Center Services International. "They were deported from a country where they were for so many years and now they're stuck here in a country where they've never been before. When you're offering them a job and an opportunity, they become the most loyal employees you can have."
By the end of the year, Mexico's outsourced call centers will have more than 85,000 workstations, which may be staffed two or three shifts a day, while there are nearly 490,000 in India and 250,000 in the Philippines, according to Frost & Sullivan. The industry consultant estimates Mexico will surpass 110,000 workstations in 2020, fueled partly by a large pool of bilingual workers and proximity to the United States.
Baja California state, which includes Tijuana, has about 35 call centers that employ nearly 10,000 people.
An estimated 45 percent are deportees, said Oros, who leads a local industry group. Callers typically start below $150 a week, more than twice what they would likely make on a graveyard shift in one of the city's assembly plants.
The industry has prospered in Mexican border cities as deportations spiked under President Obama.
The Mexican government says there were 332,865 deportations from last year and more than 1.8 million the previous four years.
At Call Center Services International, job applicants read English to voice-recognition software that flags anyone with a strong accent.
The company conducted orientation for new hires in Spanish when it was founded but soon discovered that employees had an easier time following in English.
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Archive for January, 2013
Hussman Funds – John P. Hussman, Ph.D.: Capitulation Everywhere The bears are gone, extinct, vanished. Among the ones remaining, many are people whom even I would consider to be either permabears or nut-cases. And yet, the historical evidence for major defensiveness has rarely been stronger. The newest iteration of the bullish case is the idea…Read More
Category: Federal Reserve, Psychology, Think Tank
Not much reaction to the negative GDP -0.1%. Was this a one off, special circumstances, or the start of something more significant. Discuss . . .
Category: Markets
My afternoon train reading: • Fund manager betting on a bear market in government (Philly.com) • naked capitalism: Bank of America Foreclosure Reviews: Why the Cover-Up Happened (Part IIIA) (Part IIIB) • A Warning to Wall St. About Misleading Clients (DealBook) • Home Prices Surge More Than 5%, the Most Since 2006 (NYT) but see…Read More
Category: Financial Press
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Richard Fisher talks about monetary policy and the impact of the Dodd-Frank financial-regulatory overhaul on the banking industry. He speaks with Michael McKee on Bloomberg Television's "Bottom Line."
Source: Bloomberg, Jan. 17 2012
Category: Bailouts, Federal Reserve, Video
Why Are Corporations Holding So Much Cash? By Juan M. Sánchez and Emircan Yurdagul January 2013 U.S. corporations are holding record-high amounts of cash. Understanding this phenomenon, many argue, may help us tease out the reasons for the slow recovery from the Great Recession. A close look at the balance sheets of…Read More
Category: Think Tank, Valuation
Via the Beebs, we see this monster graphic showing what the future might hold
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Category: Digital Media, Venture Capital
Interesting article in WSJ personal journal: How Productivity Tools Can Waste Your Time:
Category: Weekend
Ms Gillard, the Australian PM, has announced that the next general elections will be held on 14th September. The announcement of the elections, so early on is a huge surprise – PM's normally announce such decisions about 1 month ahead. Ms Gillard's Labour Party is trailing the opposition, the Liberal-National Party coalition, though the gap…Read More
Category: Think Tank
My morning reads: • Economy in U.S. Shrinks as Defense Spending Slumps (Bloomberg) see also U.S. Economy Unexpectedly Contracts in Fourth Quarter (WSJ) • Meaning is Expensive (Above the Market) • 3 Bond Strategies for 2013 (iShares Blog) see also Why is There Still a Shortage Safe Assets? (Macro and Other Market Musings) • MF…Read More
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Hello. I have been playing guitar since the late 1960's. I currently have about 120 guitars in my collection. The better acoustics are mostly Taylor's and Gibson. I had never considered a PRS until I was in one of our local shops (GuitarRez in Austin, TX) and my wife fell in love with the look and sound of the PRS. A few days later, we walked out with our first PRS - a Private Stock with West African Ebony back and sides. In fact, while researching the guitar before buying, I found my actual guitar listed in some photos right here on the PRS website! http://www.prsguitars.com/index.php/...back_and_sides
I will upload some photos of it in a bit, but I wanted to introduce myself and share my new guitar.


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Fire officials say the man was using a high powered washer to clean the inside of a building at Third and Race streets.
The building wasn't properly ventilated and fire officials say he was overcome by gas fumes.
There's no word on his condition or identity.
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Double Exposure
1976's Ten Percent featured a pair of major club hits with the title track and "My Love Is Free." Both songs were remixed by Walter Gibbons, who maximized the dancefloor appeal; his ten-minute mix of "Ten Percent" was initially issued to DJs and caught fire so fast that it was eventually released to the public. Contrary to common belief, it wasn't the first 12" remix single, but it was one of the most popular of the format's early days. The album also included a rather controversial song called "Everyman," which called for people to take care of their own needs (in the song, a down-and-out person asks for change and gets a scolding instead). With the addition of a couple ballads and a cover of Holland-Dozier-Holland's "Baby I Need Your Loving," Ten Percent is one of Salsoul's best single-artist LPs.
1978's Four Play and 1979's Locker Room followed, and both were also released on Salsoul. Neither built on nor continued the strengths evident in the debut, but Locker Room's "I Got the Hots for Ya" became another club favorite. By the end of 1980, the group was no more; in 1999, Charly issued The Best of Double Exposure, which ties up Double Exposure's brightest moments. ~ Andy Kellman
Selected Discography
Track List: My Love Is Free: The Best Of Double Exposure
Track List: The Anthology
Track List: Everyman (Saleem Razvi & David Mel Remix) (Single)
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