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Like many people I have flirted with gym membership over the years. I've started programs at several gyms, but have always found my interest wavering after a month or two. I've never been able to find the inspiration to 'stick with it'. Finally that seems to be changing. For over four months I have been training with Patrina, both personally and as a participant in group fitness classes. Now, not only am I in the best shape of my life, but I am still feeling the same level of motivation and inspiration as when I first walked into the gym. It didn't evaporate after the first month! Bloor Fitness's guidance and expertise has allowed me to gain an understanding of training that has let me be efficient and effective in my personal workouts. As well, when I need that extra boost to stay on track, the focused intensity of her classes are there to take me back to that next level.
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When I first started training with Chuck, I was 4 months away from my wedding and I really wanted to get in better shape for the big day. I knew I didn't have that much time, but I told Chuck what my goal was anyway and hoped that he'd help me get as close to it as possible. By the time it came to my wedding, I lost 15 pounds and went down almost 2 dress sizes.
Not only did Chuck help prepare me for my wedding; he helped me realize how important, and how fun, getting fit and getting strong can be. I have never felt more empowered than when I have a barbell in my hands. I continued training with Chuck for another 6 months after the
wedding because of the great results I had, and I continued to get leaner and stronger. Every training session with Chuck was fun, and he really listened to what I wanted to focus on and adjusted the training plan accordingly. He introduced me to Olympic lifting and I've been hooked on it ever since.
Thanks to Chuck, I now have a much different mindset about my life when it comes to health and fitness. Although I'm no longer training with Chuck, our time working together had set me up well for the future and helped me keep motivated to workout for myself. I'm still going to the gym 4 or 5 times a week and getting stronger and better everyday.
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The musicians rehearsed Wednesday at the O'Shaughnessy at Saint Catherine University for a concert Thursday night.
The musicians have been locked out since October because of a contract dispute. They have been playing concerts throughout the lockout.
Tickets are still available, starting at $20. They can be purchased in person, by phone or online from the O'Shaughnessy Box Office.
Musicians are scheduled to address the board on Friday, April 26.
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here's what i'm looking for:lightweight (less than 2 lbs)1500-2000 cu in.panel-loadingwaist and sternum strapsany suggestions? just sold my fave old panel-loading dana designs daypack. it was sweet and totally bomber but it weighed almost 4 lbs at only 2000 cu in capacity! looking for something equally technical but way lighter.my short list right now includes the vaude rock ul 25 or the rei jet ul. neither of these is panel loading, though.
Edited by caleb_sandler on 03/26/2007 06:25:23 MDT.
Golite Ion?I thought it was panel loading, but it's not.
Edited by jshann on 03/26/2007 07:48:53 MDT.
Hey Caleb,A little heavier than you wanted, but it's a nice panel loader with the added capacity from the back and side pockets. The space between the back mesh and the pack is also useable for smaller items and/or a bladder.Aaron
The Gregory Spectrum (on sale at Sierra Trading Post)meets your requirements if you fit in a medium. I have it and thought it was the perfect day pack...until I found a considerable design flaw. The back of the pack collapses and folds in the middle which pushes somewhat uncomfortably into the middle of your back. It was more of an annoyance than painful but I added a dowel rod through the fabric to prevent this from happening and I am very happy again. Maybe this is why Gregory discontinued the pack. I really like the pack otherwise and it received positive reviews from others. If you are willing to make a mod to the pack the price isn't too bad.Gregory Spectrum Backpack
Edited by justducky456 on 03/26/2007 10:10:37 MDT.
You might want to look in to the Cilogear Schoolbag as seen at http://www.cilogear.com/packs/schoolbag.shtml It fits your requirements nicely and is completely bombproof. I've had mine for about 6 months now and despite using it for school every day as well as a few trips to the Adirondacks it looks brand new (Spectra rocks!) . The compression system is quite innovative as well and it looks bad-ass to boot. As far as the technical side goes, the pack very nicely carries two axes and 'pons and the stiff foam backpanel transfers loads easily. By far the best thing is the customer service though. When the first pack I ordered failed to arrive (I blame gremlins in my college mail center), I emailed the owner and he promptly sent me a second bag no questions asked. Now that there is a new line of packs out by Cilogear my only problem is that I do not know which model to buy!There is one caveat though: the Schoolbag is no longer listed in this year's current line of packs. I bet there are still a few more floating around though, so a quick email to the owner (email@example.com) should be enough to get you one. P.S. I am not affiliated with Cilogear in any way, I am just a very happy customer.
yeah, looked at those. honestly, 2lbs 6oz for only 1500cu is not a very lightweight ratio. i would like to get 2000cu in for under 2 lbs.
this pack looks trick! 23 oz and bomber. perfect. i haven't heard of these guys but their packs look great. just emailed them, we'll see if they can come through. thanks for the tip!
This looks like a great option for you, but I will also second the Golite Ion. I got it just about a month ago and it is pretty sweet. Considering that I mostly stick with long dayhikes and run through them pretty fast, the spectra 20 liter looks really appealing.
Luke said: "There is one caveat though: the Schoolbag is no longer listed in this year's current line of packs. I bet there are still a few more floating around though, so a quick email to the owner (firstname.lastname@example.com) should be enough to get you one. "He's correct. I still have some.just email me...
email sent. graham, are you with cilogear or a retailer?
i am cilogear.
Caleb,I believe someone suggested the Osprey Atmos 25 as maybe meeting your goals, but thought it might be heavier than you wanted. Per the manufacturer's specs, the Atmos 25 weighs 1 lb 15 oz in size medium. It's a panel loader that falls at the low end of your desired capacity range, at least per manufacturer specs as follows:Small -- 1400 cu inMedium -- 1500 cu inLarge -- 1600 cu inIt's described as having extra features like zippered mesh pockets on the hip belt, "air suspension" w/alloy frame, front slash pocket w/zipper, front stretch woven pocket, padded hip belt and shoulder straps, etc. Don't know if it has a sternum strap, but suspect it does since that's pretty common with mass-produced packs these days.At the moment, Backcountry Gear has the Atmos 25 on sale for $84 ($55 off of $139 retail) at the following link:http://www.backcountrygear.com/catalog/packdetail.cfm/OS200I don't have an Atmos 25, but I do have a bigger version that Osprey calls the "Atmos 35" -- a lot heavier than the Atmos 25, but more capacity at 2100 cu in for size medium.JRSEdit: The photo at Backcounty Gear doesn't show a sternum strap, so maybe it doesn't have one. Have to check specs at the Osprey website.
Edited by JRScruggs on 03/28/2007 16:31:39 MDT.
I just picked up an Atmos 25 (edit,typo); Size L, 2lbs 6ozI like it so far, it seems to handle up to 20lbs fine, thats as much as ive put in it. Didnt hike with that though.I also like the features but it can be a little tricky to pack with the frame bulging into the sack. Mesh pockets are really nice too. Mine has a sternum strap.
Edited by DrGonzo on 03/29/2007 14:05:08 MDT.
as i posted above, the ospreys are quite heavy on the capacity vs. weight ratio. osprey seems to be following the traditional overbuilt feature-laden robo-pack direction. even their "ul" packs in the atmos line are heavy for their capacity. don't get me wrong, i owned a crescent 60. it was a beautiful pack and i loved using it. there are just better options for lightweight and ultra-lightweight packers. i'm going with the above-mentioned cilogear schoolbag. if you haven't seen what graham has to offer check out the link a couple of posts above. he says he has a few schoolbags left, i would encourage anyone in the market for a bomber lightweight multi-use day pack to check this out. i would have seriously considered his 40l pack had i known about it befor i bought my ula circuit (not that i'm not totally geeked about my circuit).
John, by chance do you have a Stratos? There isn't an Atmos 24. Caleb, the Talon 33 is 2000 ci and under 2 lbs.This is a pack I am looking into.
the talons are top loaders. that's the primary reason i was shying away from them (not to mention price...). the weight issue i raised primarily refers to the atmos series.
You're right, Rob, there is no Atmos 24. But there is an Atmos 25 as described at the Osprey website below:http://www.ospreypacks.com/Packs/AtmosSeriesMens/Atmos25/Osprey describes the pack as follows:"Atmos 25 - One-Day Adventure Racing, Trail Running"The Atmos 25 is light and simple. Easy panel loading and a spacious welded stretch woven front pocket allow easy access and organization. A water resistant zippered slash pocket allows quick access to an interior panel mesh pocket while zippered mesh pockets on the hipbelt keep energy gel close at hand. Stow hydration in an interior sleeve with easy exit ports." Zippered full panel loader" Front slash pocket with welded water-resistant zipper" AirSpeed suspension with 6005-T6 aluminum alloy frame and titanium flex rods" Hydration cavity behind mesh panel with hydration tubing port holes" Removable shockcord clips"It's the above pack (the Osprey Atmos 25) that's on sale at Backcountry Gear for $84 ($50 off $139 retail).JRS
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Stadium timeline
March 1996: In a 61 percent to 39 percent vote, Hamilton County residents approve a half cent sales tax to build Paul Brown Stadium and Great American Ball Park.
In exchange, Hamilton County Commissioners promise voters a property tax credit that meant the owners of a $100,000 home would get an estimated $52 credit each year on their tax bill.
The Bengals - who voters feared would leave - promise to stay.
1997: The Bengals and Hamilton County sign a lease that calls for the county to pay for routine maintenance and capital improvements at the stadium.
The lease expires in 2026.
2000: Paul Brown Stadium opens. Cost: $455 million, including more than $70 million for The Banks land.
2003: The Reds and the county sign a lease that calls for the county to pay for capital improvements at the stadium.
The team will pay for routine maintenance.
2003: Great American Ball Park Opens. Cost: $349 million.
Jan. 2010: Financial consultants predicted sales tax revenue would increase 3 percent annually.
Instead, over the last decade, it increased an average of 1.4 percent.
For the first time commissioners borrow $5.5 million to cover a deficit in the stadium fund, but pay it back at the end of the year.
Dec. 1, 2010: Commissioners Greg Hartmann and David Pepper overrule Todd Portune, voting to bail out the stadium fund by having homeowners pay more money in property taxes; they reduce the property tax rollback.
The proposed deal called for the Reds and Bengals to pitch in a combined $9.6 million in rent over the next five years.
This month: The County and Bengals argue over exactly what was promised in the stadium fund deal.
The Bengals said their side agreed to give the county $7.4 million in exchange for the county extending the team's lease options by 10 years, a firm commitment to buy the new scoreboard and a reaffirmation that the county will pay the team $30 million over the last nine years of the lease.
The county said it never made those promises.
The deal is now in jeopardy of collapsing, with neither team yet signing off on the deal.
Even if the teams don't end up chipping in, thanks to county taxpayers' money - the average homeowner will now pay $80 more in property taxes a year - the county can cover this year's $28 million in debt service.
Between 2013 and 2015 the county will need to find an additional $23.9 million.
The Bengals want Hamilton County to pour $43.6 million into Paul Brown Stadium repairs and improvements over the next decade, four times the amount the county expected to spend.
The plan, obtained by the Enquirer under a public records request, doesn't specify the improvements, listing them only in broad categories like "groundskeeping," "audio/visual," or "concession."
But it does include the county buying an $8 million, state-of-the-art scoreboard sometime in the next two years, the Bengals said.
The Bengals insist their wishes are modest - the basic costs of maintaining an aging stadium.
Without the scoreboard, the Bengals are seeking about $35 million. One expert said $20 million to $40 million is reasonable for maintaining Paul Brown stadium over the next decade.
The county says the stadium might indeed need that much work - but the county can't afford it.
This year's repairs are likely to be the least expensive, with the county expected to shell out $800,000 for repairs and improvements, including new carpet for the grounds crew office, replacing the draft beer system and making the heating and air-conditioning system more energy efficient.
"The Bengals are not a team that goes for the high end for much of anything," said Stuart Dornette, an attorney for the Bengals. "It's not as if they're interested in throwing around money."
The alternative, they said, is a deteriorating stadium like its predecessor, Riverfront Stadium. That stadium was in such bad shape by the mid-1990s that the only alternative was building two new stadiums
The requests come as the county struggles to pay off the $1 billion cost of building Great American Ball Park and Paul Brown stadium.
The sales tax revenues envisioned as paying the stadium debt have fallen short; this year for the first time county taxpayers are being forced to pay higher property taxes to help cover that shortfall.
The Bengals need to face "economic reality," said commissioner Greg Hartmann.
"The stadium might require $43 million in improvements in the next 10 years, but if the sales tax doesn't generate the dollars we can't do it," said Hartmann, the president of the county's three-man commission.
Commissioner Chris Monzel echoed the idea that the county can't do improvements it can't pay for.
"We're trying just to keep afloat," Monzel said. "I'm hoping the Bengals will be realistic."
Commissioner Todd Portune, the board's only Democrat, said he isn't surprised by the Bengals' multi-million dollar wish list, but said, "It offends me and should offend every taxpayer."
"You can't ignore maintenance"
Mark Rosentraub, a professor of sports management at the University of Michigan, said stadium maintenance is no different than making home repairs - just on a larger scale.
"They attract several hundreds of thousands of people a year, there's a lot of wear and tear," said Rosentraub, author of several books on stadium financing. "Depending on age and environmental factors, you can expect maintenance costs of a couple million a year."
In Cincinnati's case, he said $2 million to $4 million a year is a reasonable expectation.
"It's goes back to the original leases that were very advantageous to the teams," he said. "But that problem exists, you can't ignore maintenance. It will only get worse."
The county - which owns the stadiums - is legally obligated to pay for the improvements under the terms of the lease it agreed to with the Bengals in 1997. That includes a new scoreboard.
But the county says it's first obligation is paying back $405 million in stadium debt over the next 10 years for both riverfront stadiums.
"If the Sales Tax Fund comes up short, the very last expenditure to be cut will be the debt service. ... other expenditures are logically and legally less protected," said Hamilton County Interim Administrator Christian Sigman.
The lease requires the improvements. That means the county would have to come up with any additional money some other way - a higher sales tax, as commissioner Portune has proposed, or more money from other county services like roads or policing.
The Bengals have shown a willingness to work with the county. They allowed the county to whittle this year's list down by half from $1.6 million. And last year the team did chip in a little more than half the total $900,000 cost of new cash registers. The lease had called for the county to buy them, but the Bengals helped out as a gesture of goodwill, both sides said.
Out of the stadium fund cash flow, the county budgets $1 million a year for maintenance costs in each of the professional sports stadiums.
During negotiations last year with the Bengals, the county said it could cobble together $23 million to pay for some improvements over the next five years, but that was only if the teams would give the county $9.6 million immediately.
In December 2010, when the county reduced the property tax rollback to generate money for stadium expenses, the Bengals and Reds had agreed to pitch in a combined $9.6 million over the next five years. By getting it immediately, the county said it would have helped reduce this year's deficit, and helped lower future deficits, freeing up more money for the stadium repairs.
That deal that was cut in December, but was never signed. The Bengals now say that deal has fallen through, though the county remains hopeful.
Since Paul Brown Stadium opened in 2000 and Great American Ball Park opened in 2003, taxpayers have made $10.2 million in improvements to the football stadium and $2.1 million in improvements to the baseball stadium.
That's partly because of differences in the leases: The Bengals lease, signed in 1997, says the county must pay for routine maintenance and all capital repairs at Paul Brown Stadium. The Reds lease, signed in 2003, says the county only has to pay for capital improvements at Great American; the team pays the rest.
Last stadium 'deteriorated'
Paul Brown Stadium is a decade old - and with time comes maintenance, Dornette said.
From the beginning, the stadium was designed to last decades, beyond even the end of the team's lease in 2026. To make that happen, Dornette said both sides recognized there would have to be an ongoing investment in the upkeep.
"Look what happened in Cincinnati: The city of Cincinnati stopped putting money into Riverfront Stadium and it deteriorated."
Dornette added the scoreboard isn't a team want - it's a need. The Bengals scoreboard, for example, is not high definition. The Bengals are stuck with the equivalent of an analog TV in a digital age, they say.
Other stadiums, including the rival Steelers, for example, feature high definition scoreboards.
A look at other teams shows Hamilton County isn't alone in bearing the cost of stadium upkeep. City taxpayers in Jacksonville, St. Louis and Tampa pay for their football teams' stadiums upkeep, according to Enquirer research.
Over the next decade stadium upkeep is likely to be costlier, as the stadium ages. Since it opened in 2000, a dozen other NFL stadiums have opened or been rebuilt - stadiums with ever more lavish scoreboards, luxury boxes, and concessions.
Next week's Super Bowl, for example, will be held in the 80,000-seat Cowboys stadium, which opened in 2009 at a cost of $1.15 billion - paid for through funding that includes taxpayers and team-owner Jerry Jones.
It features the largest retractable roof stadium in the world, with a nearly column-free interior and a high definition video screen that stretches from the 20-yard line to the 20-yard line.
The Bengals say they don't want anything that fancy.
Their 10-year projection isn't a done deal.
Each fall the teams submit a more detailed list of anticipated expenses for the following year. The county and team then work together on what projects will actually get done.
Even then, commissioners must sign off on projects as they come up.


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It's a good film, unquestionably well-meaning, but in that regard it feels a little dated already, the Big Bad Internet swooping in and stealing what's left of our lives. It's not that anything that happens in the movie is beyond possibility. It's just that, taken together, it adds up to a bleak picture of ...


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Recycled jewelry crafts are a creative and fun excuse to try something new. Get a little girly and create your own Water Bottle Lip Earrings from Savannah Starr. These distinctive danglers are sure to inspire compliments and get people talking. Be sure to dig through your drawers - you can also upcycle an old bandana for this craft project.
- Water bottle – smooth sided (I like SmartWater bottles for this)
- Masking tape (1/2″ wide)
- Craft knife
- Scissors
- Aleene's Fabric Fusion Peel & Stick Tape
- Aleene's Tacky Glue
- Bandana – black and white print (or cotton print fabric)
- Organdy fabric – black
- Felt – red
- Hole punch (small – for jump rings)
- Jump rings
- Fishhook earring findings
- Wax Paper
Tape a straight line around bottle with masking tape. Use craft knife to poke through side of water bottle. Insert scissors and cut along masking tape. You should now have a water bottle circle. Repeat to create second earring hoop.
Cut each hoop to approximately 3/8″ width.
Remove masking tape and bottle label.
Apply Fabric Fusion tape to back of fabric strip. Cut away excess fabric from sides of Fabric Fusion tape. Begin to peel back paper backing about 2″ (but do not remove all the paper backing at this point.) Lay fabric on table, sticky side up.
Align earring hoop down center of strip of sticky fabric. Continue to peel back paper backing and applying sticky fabric until entire outside of earring hoop is covered with fabric. Wrap and press excess fabric around to inside of earring and press to glue in place.
Apply Fabric Fusion tape to the back of another fabric strip. Cut strip to approximately 1/4″ wide. Apply this fabric to the inside of earring hoop. You should now have an earring hoop with fabric on both the outside and inside.
Apply a thin line of Aleene's Tacky Glue along edge of hoop. Be sure to apply just a narrow line. If any glue starts to drip into inside of earring, use finger to gently wipe away extra glue.
Place glued side down onto organdy fabric. Repeat for second earring. Set aside to dry. When dry, cut away excess organdy fabric.
Punch hole in top edge of earring hook.
Cut two lips from felt for each earring. Apply Tacky Glue to back of lips and glue to center of organdy fabric. Repeat to glue second lips onto other side of fabric. This will create a two sided earring. Hint: be sure the punched hole is at the top so that your lips will be glued on in the proper position.
- Add a fish hook earring with a jump ring to the earring hoop.
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During this sensitive time THE BLISS REPORT will give facts, opinions, provocative thought, positive vibrations and more. The courts have spoken for the verdict of a trial that has sparked emotions from many people. Thank you for locking into our blog post and coverage. Our thoughts are with the heavy heart ones. Still through it all you should be of the activist spirit. Move in numbers for results or fall apart going back to Life as Normal.
What side of activism will you be on? The outrage is more than just one race. Time for change? You want change? Change begins now…. Change will begin with you. Thanks for locking in with us. – 1021 Media Group
THE BLISS REPORT BLOG | BREAKING NEWS | The George Zimmerman Murder Trial has come to an end with the unanimous verdict ending in NOT GUILTY. Many people from various Walks of Life are very stunned to disappointed who were Trayvon Martin supporters of the verdict. The jury of six women took two days of deliberation, inquiries to requests for instructions on manslaughter and complete list of evidence presented as both The Defense and The State finished their closing remarks. After the verdict, the jurors requested privacy as to not speak to the public. This is common for such a high profile case where tensions are high. Flip all logic and one juror comes forth. UPDATE: On CNN July 16 a juror comes forth to tell of her experience in this trial with Anderson Cooper. Three of the six jurors were ready to send George Zimmerman to jail but somehow agreed to the verdict of not guilty. Quite telling and even more so as this juror who identity was shielded seemed very out of touch on how to come to a verdict without bias. As she continued to speak, hopefully it will give more of a GO for a Civil Trial. Rachel Jeantel was on CNN last night with Piers Morgan. Another telling interview. Truly CNN was giving viewers exclusive view last night.
Though the defense attorney's for Zimmerman through interviews are urging the Martin/Fulton Family not to pursue in a indirect way, saying they will bring to light more of Trayvon's true character – The Martin/Fulton Family seems un-phased by the attorney's for Zimmerman trying to get their 15 minutes of fame now that the trial is over. We even hear allegedly this juror has already struck a book deal. Not shocking at all. Update ends.
When the verdict was read, it was if time stood still for many.
The Zimmerman Family was in the courtroom to hear the verdict and The Parents of Trayvon Martin were not present in the courtroom. Reports came from the Family Attorneys The Martins – They were in a safe undisclosed location. It seems they were in decisions not to be present. This gives way to conspiracy theorist if they were alerted of the verdict before the world was given the verdict of NOT GUILTY for Zimmerman. This also gives way to conspiracy theorist when Zimmerman entered the courtroom where his defense team were as the presiding Judge spoke on the jurors wanting specification and instructions of Manslaughter. Zimmerman to many eye witnesses looked very relaxed as he pat the backs and shook hands of his attorneys. A very different body language of Zimmerman than before.
Very different Body Language…
Very intense moment for all involved directly and indirectly as The World of Enthusiast waited for the verdict to be announced. After the verdict of NOT GUILTY was announced, many people have taken to their social networking accounts to express themselves. Expressions continue in Sanford Florida for Justice of Trayvon Martin and worldwide. They will continue for quite some time. Many are outraged at Travyon the deceased being charged with aggravated assault. Devastating. It is devastating when the facts are presented and seeming that it fell on deaf ears. It is clear, Trayvon wasn't the pursuer. The Quality of Life for Zimmerman will change. Free but not really free.
Healing will begin for many, some healing may never begin. Many legal experts including our own were not overwhelming sure of a conviction as deliberations began. There were many talks of a 5 to 1 juror outcome, more for the defense than the prosecution hours before the verdict came in. Where did this information come from? Timeline inquiry. Other questions we are hearing; Is it time for Gun Laws to change in Florida? Is it time for Laws to change if you do not listen to dispatcher and pursue someone?
After the verdict was announced, The Prosecution Team took to their Press Conference to speak. The Press Conference was very protocol keeping a professional tone with the urgency for peace and privacy for Trayvon Martin's Family. The Defense Team also took to their Press Conference to speak upon the verdict and more. The Defense Team seem to take on a more arrogant tone with some tone downs for the loss of life of Trayvon Martin- yet expressing NON GUILT for their client Zimmerman. The Family Attorney held a Press Conference addressing the verdict and speaking on behalf of The Trayvon Martin Family and Martin's Parents. The Media Reporting Family asked great questions to all without being on pause not to ask some provocative questions. Very proud to be a part of this Media Reporting Family for doing so. This is a must for such a polarizing case.
Again, for all accounts the verdict is Not Guilty on all accounts.
THE BLISS REPORT Family stayed vigilant on the scenes and behind the scenes of the loss of life of Trayvon Martin, the Trial and now the Verdict. There is much disappointment on one end for The Martin Family and much happiness for The Zimmerman Family. Emotions are high, tears fall because of disappointments coming from a Trayvon Martin Supporter perspective. Many naturally will lose faith in the Judicial System, retaliation thoughts to taunts full of hate coming from both sides will arise online to offline. This is to be expected, a reality not a fantasy.
These rush of emotions must find a way to cease. The courts have spoken. In Florida the Self-Defense Law is quite a burden for Prosecutor's to prove without. These intricate details of State By State Laws aren't addressed enough for understanding of those who don't know these intricate processes. Doesn't make anyone feel better about the verdict who is disappointed but it must be addressed. We are addressing as much as we can in this post here at THE BLISS REPORT BLOG for 1021 Magazine. We thank many of our legal team experts at 1021 Magazine for the insight.
Reactions: Nancy Grace was emotional during the verdict outcome but still had faith in the judicial system. We feel the same. Robert Zimmerman Jr speaks vocally on the verdict. He says his brother George Zimmerman morally has hurdles to overcome. Robert says he spoke for his family with thick skin to Piers Morgan on CNN. Robert says George Zimmerman will speak at some point. Robert Zimmerman Jr maintains, his brother should have never been charged and they go forward as a family but never the same again. This is true.
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Though it was Piers interview, Don Lemon of CNN asked what kind of 'togetherness' unquote will the Zimmerman's try to bring to the people. Then in the same breath, Zimmerman took to the speculative point of view on Trayvon attacking his brother, his marijuana use, growing plants… yea it got weird. Plus Robert Zimmerman spoke on George mentoring two… yes two black children. Lemon maintain much poise with the speculative thought of the deceased Trayvon Martin. Phaedra Parks, Celebrity Lawyer and Reality Star said on HLN News panel she was shocked as verdict. Phaedra Parks says she understands the process but as a mother very disappointed and it is tragic. She went on to say, thoughts come from two separate places, knowing the jury can be unexpected.
In saying this, HEALING MUST START NOW. Though The Martin Family did not get justice in sentencing, George Zimmerman still has a cloud over him for the rest of his life. He took the LIFE of a child unarmed due to presumptuous thoughts and then some. This is factual when told not to pursue the child known as TRAYVON MARTIN. This will never be forgotten. This is no STAND YOUR GROUND, yet HEALING MUST BEGIN NOW. As for The Trayvon Martin Family, they will have the option to seek a Civil Trial for wrongful death. This will be their call and their call alone.
SUPPORTERS: Be very proud of the way you conducted yourself through Social Media, NBA Players, Celebrities and just EVERYONE who brought more LIGHT to this tragedy, the death of Trayvon Martin. This brought about a trial. The outcome does not end at this verdict. Activism for CHANGE begins now. Be very sure emotions for Trayvon Martin continual justice crosses the Color Lines, a beautiful reality. Rallys to Protest must thrive from supporter in getting laws enacted for Trayvon and more. This young man, Trayvon Martin lives on in namesake through positive actions and positive activism where it counts. It is time to make ti count… The World is Watching. This isn't an American Tragedy, the World sees much injustice.
Time to get in the real trenches. Or is back to life as usual? It is time to take a long honest look from within to make changes too. The Revolution is now… let it be effective with more positives and less actions that tear down. Legislation is a start and the voices are being spoke across color lines. THE BLISS is giving a broad perspective on this post, for it will be the last post speaking of the verdict in detail. Time to move past this point and move forward. Change… Change is now. Change is now. The watch is on.
Weeping Last For A Little While But Joy Comes In The Morning. Let HEALING BEGIN NOW… LET PEACE BEGIN WITH YOU. Let our CHARACTER SHINE with dignity and pride. Justice comes in many forms… Justice is always served seen globally or singularly. You may not see it World but if it is DUE it will be seen an felt to the one facing it. Trust in this.
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We have been fortunate to contract fruit from this renowned vineyard for many years and it is a component of Bacio Divino. We wanted to capture the unmistakable terroir of this vineyard and since the 2004 vintage we have featured it as a single-vineyard wine.
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Needlessly, we gave great thought to naming our small Estate vineyard; for, in the end, the obvious seemed best. A dream come true should take the name of the dreamer! The quality of the parsimonious crop in 2004 surpassed our expectations and resulted in our second vineyard-designate Cab.
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Photo Essay: Dog Coats Spun Into Sweaters
Yes, it's summer, so you most likely don't want to think of fall outerwear. However, as your dogs shed their coats, have you thought about spinning them into yarn to make some sweaters or blankets? Sounds silly, but check out these pet owners wearing beautiful sweaters made from dog wool.


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MORLEY, Mich. (WZZM) -- Two people are charged with selling heroin in the Morley area, according to investigators.
Tiffany Marie Bergstrom and Carl Leon Schmitt were arrested Tuesday on charges of delivery, possession with intent to deliver, and conspiracy to deliver heroin. The suspects appeared in Mecosta County District Court on Wednesday.
Members of the Central Michigan Enforcement Team (CMET) made the arrests in connection with an investigation into the increase of abuse of heroin in its four-county jurisdiction. Members of the team were assisted by Mecosta County Sheriff's deputies, and Michigan State Police troopers and an MSPpolice dog.
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At the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships being held between Saturday third and Sunday 18th December 2011, by the far the largest fleet in combination will be the Laser Radial and Laser Standard.
Startline - Laser Worlds 2010
The task of building the 275 brand new Lasers for the World Championships is reaching its final stage in the Performance Sailcraft (PSA) factory 3,000 kilometres away on the Central Coast north of Sydney in New South Wales. PSA has been producing Lasers since 1973
PSA CEO Chris Caldecoat explained 'The competition boats for the Men's and Women's world titles are an essential part of the Laser competition, which as a supplied equipment class, requiring athletes to lease brand new, identical boats for the Championships.
'ISAF contracted us to deliver 275 boats for Laser and Laser Radials with the possible need of more, plus we had to have boats for pre-regatta training. The first batch of 160 left our facility last week, they are going by sea and arrives first week of October. The organisers have arranged a warehouse across the road from Fremantle Sailing Club for us, which is fantastic, and the Laser dinghies will be delivered and serviced from there.
Lasers ready for Perth 2011
' The second batch of 115 Lasers leaves in three weeks time and arrives in the middle of November and there will be 275 boats there to be drawn out of a hat to be handed over to the sailors.
'The 275 Lasers have been measured and certified already ahead of the world championships After the draw the sailors will just then wheel them across the road to Freemantle Sailing Club and away they go. The boats aren't just a bare boat. The Lasers are complete with sail, with sail numbers, with deck covers, on a dolly with foil bags, mast bags, you name it.
'At the end of Perth 2011, there will be 100 boats available for sale, they will come with the top cover, the foil bag, the dolly, the mast bag, the standing rigging has not been used. They will have the event sail and they will also have a new sail for the same price as a new boat.
''It's a great package. The boats only just really used and you get a brand new sail and all that kit. You are getting nearly $2,500 worth of kit added to the boat.
'The residual 175 boats then get packed up and be shipped to Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron where they wait for the Master Worlds in March to be used for that event. We will top them up with new boats from the factory, so there will be up to 250 boats available for charter.
'After that they will be available for the Radial Open and the Radial Youth Worlds at RQ again in July and in between that we have got the Australian Master Nationals leading into the Australian Master World Championships in March and then we have the Asian Pacific titles leading into Youth Week that then goes into the Radial Youths and Radial Mens Worlds.
'At the moment we are being swamped with competitors and teams wanting a new boat or charter boats on the east coast and so we have decided to release some charter boats for the east coast events.
'We are doing packages. There is Sail Sydney, Sail Melbourne and training in Perth before hand, before they get hold of the actual Worlds boat and we are doing packages for them.
'Obviously we can't do too many and we are already full for that. We are taking charter boats across so they will be a convoy of PSA trucks driving across to Perth from Sail Melbourne.
'There are different levels of sailors that are going to the ISAF Worlds. While some of the top guys might go home for Christmas because they have been busy sailing all summer its seems in many cases the guys who are ranked two, three, four or five for each country want to sailing in the Australian Nationals back in Queensland at the end of December. Much better than going home to the cold.'
Lasers heading for Perth 2011- packing boats
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Building America's Next Bailout
Here we go again.
Oct 11, 2010, Vol. 16, No. 04 • By CHRISTOPHER PAPAGIANIS
It has become obvious in the past year that states face huge budget holes. And the federal government has come to their rescue: The $814 billion stimulus measure included over $280 billion to help states patch their budgets, and just before Congress went on its summer break, it scattered around another $26 billion to help with state health and education deficits. Despite these efforts, the cumulative budget shortfall for states next year is still projected to top $140 billion. Long-term, states also face massive shortfalls in pension benefits for public employees. They have promised over $3 trillion in retirement benefits and, according to the Pew Center, are at least $1 trillion short. How did states get into this mess?
Some were hit particularly hard by the recession, which crimped tax collections. Others simply made bad budget decisions, or put off necessary spending cuts for too long. But the federal government bears at least some of the blame by making it too easy for states to borrow money.
The main (and traditional) federal subsidy is allowing investors in bonds issued by states and localities to exclude interest payments from their taxable income. A second subsidy, much less well known, was created as part of the 2009 stimulus package: Build America Bonds, or BABs. The BABs program was an effort to reinvigorate the municipal bond market by giving states and localities a financing tool for capital projects that would be attractive to a new set of lenders—those who didn't benefit from the traditional tax exemption.
Given the federal government's history of subsidizing state and local borrowing, what's wrong with a new financing tool? Put simply, it's the name of the program, which was crafted well before the recent economic crisis, and how the bonds are being marketed abroad. These may sound like trivial objections, but the naming and marketing of these debt obligations is misleading and may introduce even greater volatility into municipal finance and the broader financial system.
Unlike traditional munis, the interest earned on BABs is taxable. This means that the states must pay higher rates of interest on them to attract lenders. The federal government in turn provides a cash subsidy to the issuing state or locality that equals 35 percent of the bond's interest costs. From the state's point of view, the cost of borrowing stays the same. But the BABs are especially popular with tax-exempt entities (i.e., pension funds) and foreign institutions that are not subject to U.S. income tax. These buyers or investors are generally unwilling to purchase standard municipal bonds because they do not benefit from the tax exemption.
Interest payments on bonds are included in investors' ordinary income. Let's say an investor with a 35 percent marginal tax rate contemplates buying some kind of bond. A corporate bond may yield 7.5 percent. Because a traditional municipal bond is tax-exempt, this investor would receive the same income from a municipal bond that yields 4.875 percent. (You can see how much money a state or local government saves by being able to borrow at a much lower rate.) Once investors bid the municipal bond's yield down below 7.5 percent, however, it no longer makes sense for tax-exempt or foreign investors to buy the security. With a BAB on the other hand (to continue this same example), the investor would receive 7.5 percent while the state government, thanks to the federal subsidy, would still be borrowing, in effect, at 4.875 percent.
The BABs program has significantly increased foreign investment in the municipal debt market. ("Municipal debt," for the uninitiated, is a catch-all term for all government borrowing below the federal level—by states, cities, localities, and their agencies.) According to the Treasury Department, there have been 1,543 separate Build America Bonds issuances in 49 states, totaling more than $122 billion since the program's inception in April 2009. Many observers view this positively, as expanding access to credit means that states can borrow more now rather than enact painful budget cuts. But it's only good news if no one defaults. And as of this spring, state and local governments already had $2.4 trillion of debt outstanding. It is worth noting that Build America Bonds have become the fastest-growing part of the municipal bond market. In 2010, BABs are on a path to account for between 20 and 30 percent of the entire municipal debt market.
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Corporate cultureSWISS values
SWISS has declared change to be a key principle of its corporate culture. Those who refuse to change have already lost.The airline understands that only by changing can it maintain its leading position in a fiercely contested sector.
Challenge and promote
SWISS is a dynamic company that encourages each one of its employees to think like entrepreneurs, act flexibly, and deliver an excellent performance. In return, SWISS promotes the talents and skills of its employees and provides them with enough scope to develop their own ideas.
The cooperation on the ground and in the air is based on mutual respect and trust. SWISS demands and lives teamwork, unity, and an open exchange of ideas and experiences. The key SWISS phrases are:
- We are authentic and remain true to ourselves.
- It is the little things that make the difference.
- We do something right, or not at all.
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Every year, SWISS invests several hundred million francs in new, more efficient aircraft that consume less kerosene and hence emit less CO2.
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"SWISS needs employees who share our objective to become even better. We are working in an environment that is undergoing rapid change, and we want our employees to see in this opportunities, and not threats. It is our wish to promote motivated employees who enjoy discovering new things over their entire career and learning from these."
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As above, so below.
What is above, will be below.
What is in heaven, will be on earth.
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where does sirius falls upon?
Originally posted by SatoriTheory
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Boston is where Flight 11 and 175 departed from. As I said in the OP, all locations plotted, they are all part of the 9/11 story.
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In Egyptian folklore or religion the participants of the drama are said to be Osiris-Saturn, brother and husband of Isis-Jupiter. .....
The Osirian mysteries, the wailing for Tammuz, all refer to the transformation of Saturn during and following the Deluge. Osiris was not a king but the planet Saturn, Kronos of the Greeks, Tammuz of the Babylonians. The Babylonians called Saturn "the Star of Tammuz."
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read my edit
i though you had used wtc 1, 2 and 7 as the belt
its a matter of scale
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At the U2360 tour, they kept pointing the brights lasers and lights to space


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Points are expected to come in bunches when LSU hosts Texas A&M on Saturday. The Aggies enter the game averaging 49.2 points per game, while the Tigers average 38.
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The nation will be expecting a lot of offensive fireworks Saturday when No. 21 LSU hosts No. 9 Texas A&M at Tiger Stadium at 2:30 p.m. on CBS.
Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel is No. 3 in the nation in passing efficiency at 186.9 on 230-of-315 passing for 3,313 yards and 31 touchdowns, while Tigers quarterback Zach Mettenberger is No. 5 in the nation in efficiency at 176.6 on 167-of-254 passing for 2,733 yards and 20 touchdowns.
Both defenses, meanwhile, have had issues. A&M is 105th in the nation in total yards allowed a game at 454.4. LSU, which has been in the top two in this category in recent ...


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news confirmed that no one died, which is fuckin surprising.
Lu better wake the fuck up for next game and play like he did in game 5.
Nucks need to score 3+ goals wednesday and do what the Lightning did, prove...
ape yola's opponent was BEYOND ass. 'I'll put you in a box - Chocolates' 'I'll put you on my back and rack you' IMO Ape Yola had way too many mexican...
i think me and dj seven underestimated bioson and kryptik for sure, and i thought if we put a bit more time into our shit we could've won
wow, never knew scott oake from hnic was bruce's dad
r.i.p. once again
manik lookin happy in the freeze frame
shit, since no one else is doing it
edit - thanks tradish
can't wait to see how the manik/spyte vs saurus/illmac footage turned out
hollohan vs cortez?
^word, i'm not really feeling these early events either..the shit drains the energy out of you and before 9 comes around you feel like you're ready...
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Mom Threatened With Child Endangerment for Letting Her Kids Play Outside Gated Home
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Her crime? Allowing her oldest kids--ages 6, 7 and 9--to play just outside her town home, which is in a gated complex.
|Lenore Skenazy
Haswarey writes she was visited by two police officers, but in Aliso Viejo they must have been Orange County sheriff's deputies. Whatever, when the heat at her front door said they'd been called by a neighbor because the kids were playing unattended, Haswarey says she explained her children had found a cat and she allowed them to go outside and feed it.
The cops said the busy-body neighbor also noticed the day before Haswarey's oldest child was in his pajamas outside in the rain. He was wearing sweat pants and a T-shirt, explained Haswarey, who noted she is from Idaho where kids play outside all the time. She writes:
He said my kids are too young to be out, because we do not have a yard, and this is a complex. He also told me there are predators around here. He finally told me if I let my kids out again he will have to call social services because I am endangering my children! What is wrong with this picture???
Haswarey wonders if it is against the law to go out in the rain in one's pajamas? Or to follow a stray cat and feed it? She knows her children know how to watch for cars, and she checked the Megan's Law website and found there are no predators registered in her neighborhood.
In her GATED neighborhood.
Aliso Viejo is a small city in between Irvine and Mission Viejo. These cities rank #1 by the FBI for the safest cities in America with a pop. of 100,000+. Therefore, Aliso Viejo is safer than the city I grew up in in Idaho!
Haswarey lost it after what happened next.
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TEXARAKANA, Texas -- Due to extensive damage received from the May 4 tornados, affected residents of Gregg County are now eligible to apply for federal and state disaster assistance, joining Bowie, Red River and Titus counties.
In announcing the addition of Gregg County Robert Teeri, Deputy Coordinating Officer with the Federal Emergency Management Agency said "The tornado effects were equally felt by many residents of Gregg County, and we are pleased to now be able to offer federal and state program assistance to those affected." The designation means that residents and business owners in Gregg County are eligible to apply for disaster assistance, which could include disaster housing aid, low-interest loans to repair or replace storm damaged property, or grants for serious disaster-related needs and necessary expenses not covered by insurance or other disaster programs.
The addition of Gregg County brings the total Texas counties eligible for disaster assistance programs to four, authorized as a result of President Clinton's major disaster declaration, following a request by Governor George W. Bush immediately after the May 4 tornadoes.
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There's a scam alert where the victims are veterans. Attorney General Greg Stumbo and the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs have put out the alert.
The veterans are receiving phone calls, most of the victims are just returning from Iraq, where the caller starts asking them about their deployment. It's a sensitive and personal topic for those who just got home.
We're told the caller starts by asking questions about the veteran's deployment and post-deployment, then a second person typically gets on the line and asks for the veteran's social security number. That leaves the veteran at risk of identity theft.
We're told the scam is happening all over the country where veterans in the western part of Kentucky have received calls. But luckily so far, no one fin Kentucky has fallen victim to the scam.
To keep it that way, the attorney general says never give out your social security number. If you do get a call like this, you need to call the attorney general's office or the Kentucky Department of Veteran's Affairs.
You can call the attorney general's office toll free at 1-888-432-9257.
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I have a new HP laptop running Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit OS.
Microsoft has programming languages / compilers / IDEs for Visual C++ 5 and
6, and Visual Basic 5 and 6. These IDE's (Integrated Development
Environments) are usually included on a CDs in the back of most popular books
on the topic.
Deitel's latest VB book does not contain any disk, but they say that the
can be downloaded from Microsoft's web site.
1) Can you direct me to links for these IDE's ?
2) Will the IDE's / languages work under Vista Home Premium Edition ?
3) Are there any problems running Java under Vista Home Premium Edition ?
Thank you
Hello DaleB,
It sounds like the development environments mentioned in the book may be
Microsoft's Visual Studio Express Editions, which are free of charge.
To download the Visual Studio Express Editions, visit the MSDN Visual Studio
Express Download Center at
You will see several Visual Studio Express editions listed on the page:
- Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition
- Microsoft Visual C# 2005 Express Edition
- Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition
- Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition
- Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition
- Microsoft Visual J# 2005 Express Edition
Click on the drop-down below "Visual Basic" and select the language you wish
to use and then click on Download. Save the installation program to your hard
drive, and do the same for Visual C++.
To run the installation programs, click on Start, then click on your user
name in the Start menu, and then double click on the "Downloads" folder.
Double click on the first installation program, and if user account control
prompts you for consent, provide the appropriate credentials or provide
consent to run the installation. Repeat this for each edition of Visual
Studio Express that you have chosen to download.
Once you have installed the Express Editions, download and install Service
Pack 1 for the Visual Studio 2005 Express Editions that you have installed.
For quick reference, here are the links for Visual Basic and Visual C++ SP1
Visual Basic 2005 Express SP1:
Visual C++ Express SP1:
You will also want to install the SP1 Update for Windows Vista to ensure
maximum compatibility and a seamless development experience. I have included
the link for that update here as well (please note that these links are all
available on the Visual Studio Express download center on the MSDN web site):
Visual Studio 2005 SP1 Update for Windows Vista:
In regards to your question about the Java Runtime Environment, I have not
encountered any issues with Java 6.0 on Windows Vista 32-bit or 64-bit. You
can download the Java Runtime Environment from
I hope that this helps, have a great day :)
Kristan M. Kenney
Microsoft MVP [Windows - Shell/User]
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
Hi Kristen:
Thank you for your detailed reply.
And now, I have a related question.
Several years ago, I purchased Visual C++ 5.0 and Viusal Basic 5.0.
IThey wer running under Windows 95 at the time.
Do you know if there is a current "full-blown" edition of VC++ or VBasic that
runs under WIndopws Vista Home Premium Edition or if these older versions
will. I do not know hopw complete the "express" version are relative to the
version you buy (or bought at that time). Any ideas ?
VB 5 is (thankfully) dead, and has been replaced by VB.NET. VC++ still
The current version of Visual Studio is 2005, but 2008 should be
released "by the end of November" (which almost certainly means 30th).
The 'Express' version is pretty good. The only real limitation is that
it doesn't support plugins. This tends to be more of a problem for
professional developers (I don't know how I'd live without
TestDriven.NET or Visual SVN - and I know many others couldn't live
without Resharper). For individual developers who are not coding full
time, the Express version is very good.
Alun Harford
You can get Visual C++ and Visual Basic .Net Express versions free off
of the Microsoft site. They work fine with Vista.
Dustin Harper
If you want to do serious programming I think you need to go for Visual
Studio - why not ask in the VS2005 newsgroup?
Visual Studio 2005 and Visual Studio 2008 are far, far ahead of VC++ 5.0, in
both ease of use and features. After a short while using VS2005, you would
never want to go back to VC 5.0 (IMHO). Some product upgrades are a waste of
money; this one certainly is worth every cent, and then some.
Download the Express versions and try them out. If you like them (you will)
then upgrade to the full versions, if necessary (but Express editions are
quite comprehensive, unless you are doing hard-core commercial development).
programming tools for the old VB coming from Microsoft. Moving to VB.NET is
something of a learning curve; but you will get access to the full power of
the .NET Runtime. VB.NET is a much more powerful and flexible language than
classic VB (and it's not really that much harder, it just looks a bit odd at
Good luck,
Andrew McLaren
amclar (at) optusnet dot com dot au
What I would recommend doing in this case is to give the Express editions a
try and see if they suit your needs. I've been doing some occasional
programming in my spare time and have used Visual Studio 2005 Professional
Edition, Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition, and the Express editions and to
be quite honest the express editions have been absolutely great.
You can obtain trial versions of the full Visual Studio 2005 suites from
MSDN, a link is included at the end of the post for your convenience. Also,
Visual Studio 2008 (along with the corresponding Express editions) are just
around the corner, so you may want to keep an eye out for those -- a beta is
available now if you wish to evaluate further before the final version is
made available.
Visual C++ 5.0 and Visual Basic 5.0 do not work under Windows Vista to the
best of my knowledge. However, if for whatever reason you do wish to develop
using these older languages, you can download Virtual PC from the Microsoft
Download Center (link included at the end of post for your convenience) and
load Windows XP or another Windows operating system within a virtual
environment (note that you must have a seperate license to use another
operating system in Virtual PC -- for example if you do not have a copy of
Windows XP you would need to purchase a copy or obtain it through another
distribution method such as an MSDN subscription). Once you have set up the
virtual machine you could then install Visual C++ or Visual Basic 5.0 within
the environment.
Visual Studio 2005 edition comparison:
Visual Studio 2005 hosted experience and 180-day trial software:
Virtual PC 2007 download link:
Kristan M. Kenney
Microsoft MVP [Windows - Shell/User]
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
Thank you for your detalied replies !


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|Myxoid change of the myometrium and cervical stroma: description of a hitherto unreported non-neoplastic phenomenon with discussion of myxoid uterine lesions.
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|PMID: 20567149 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE
|We report 3 cases of a hitherto undescribed phenomenon in women aged 46 to 49 in which there was replacement of the myometrium or cervical stroma by an accumulation of hypocellular myxoid stromal material containing bland spindle-shaped cells and small blood vessels. In all cases, this change was conspicuous, and in 2 it was multifocal and widespread, resulting in consideration of an infiltrative myxoid mesenchymal neoplasm. Immunohistochemistry revealed a characteristic immunophenotype with diffuse strong positivity with CD34 and CD10 but no immunoreactivity with the smooth muscle markers desmin, alpha-smooth muscle actin, and h-caldesmon. In comparison, 3 cases of uterine myxoid leiomyoma were positive with smooth muscle markers and negative with CD34 and CD10. We believe the lesion we describe to be an unusual pseudoneoplastic, possibly degenerative, phenomenon. The patients past medical histories were unremarkable, with no history of connective tissue disease (myometrial myxoidosis has rarely been described in association with lupus erytematosus) or Carney's syndrome. Two patients had been prescribed local or systemic progestogens, raising the possibility of an association with these compounds. Pathologists should be aware of this unusual pseudoneoplastic phenomenon to avoid a misdiagnosis of a neoplastic lesion.
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Any follower of world events knows hurricane Irene shut down mighty New York City in September 2011. Indomitable New York City residents hardly recovered in 2012 to discover Frankenstorm Sandy repeated the weather episode in October 2012. The fierce storm stopped AMTRAK, closed, three major airports, stopped public buses, the subway and closed the New York Stock Exchange.
USA TODAY reported delegates from 195 countries did not go to the UN building because Sandy's water also closed down the building for several days. Did international representatives ponder a planetary problem that was avoided in U.S. presidential debates?
Some questions the UN delegates could have considered might be:
» If the ocean has risen 10 inches since 1870 and ocean scientists predict a rise of 6 feet by 2100, will the East River that flooded into the UN building shut down the entire building eventually?
» The delegates from India and Bangaladesh might discuss what thousands of refugees from low lying Bangaladesh might do to get around the wall India is now building to prevent flooding victims from entering India.
» If the USA is proud of their possibility of becoming the world's major producer of oil, surpassing Saudi Arabia, how will the world community cope with more tons of carbon dioxide pouring into the atmosphere through burning fossil fuels?
» The US delegates might ponder what will happen to New Orleans, already 12 feet below sea level in a state determined to drill deeper for oil anywhere in the world.
» The UN delegates could recall NASA scientist James Hansen's words, published in the November issue of Scientific American: "It would be immoral to leave young people with a climate system spinning out of control."


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America got an early Christmas gift this year with the news that as a nation we're about to become energy independent — at least in terms of fossil fuels.
The Energy Department reported this week that in 2012 America will produce 83 percent of all the energy it needs to power its automobiles and airplanes this year and is on course to be 100 percent energy independent next year.
And that should be a sign of relief to us all.
For now, at least, we're not as linked to unstable oil reserves in the Middle East or elsewhere. The United States is poised to pass Saudi Arabia as the largest oil-producing nation on Earth.
Our energy independence is being driven in large part by new technological breakthroughs that allow drilling for oil in challenging areas and difficult geological formations. It's more expensive, but few would argue that it's not worth the extra cost.
And the fact the oil industry has figured out how to get this previously unreachable resource lends confidence that more such breakthroughs will be found in the future.
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a role for Bill Gaither at a time
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Vestal Goodman, the ''Queen of
Gospel Music,'' died Saturday near
Orlando, Fla, where she was visiting family for the Christmas holiday.
As a member of the influential Happy Goodman Family, she won numerous
Grammy and Dove awards and became a matriarch and guiding light of
Southern gospel, one of the most important antecedents to today's
contemporary Christian music scene.
The cause of Mrs. Goodman's death was
unknown, but friends said she died en route to the hospital. She was 74,
according to wire reports.
Her passing sent shockwaves through
the familial gospel music community. ''It's a sad day for us,'' said
fellow gospel great Bill Gaither, who idolized the Goodmans as a young
man and who aided their comeback in the early 1990s.
''She was a spirit of optimism, a
spirit of joy. Even when there were so many negative things happening,
the glass was always half-full to Vestal. She was a bigger-than-life
The Goodmans are key figures in a
series of about 60 Gaither Homecoming videos, which Gaither launched
around 1990 and which went on to sell more than 13 million copies. Mrs.
Goodman had been touring with Gaither and was slated to appear on dates
well into next year, including an annual New Year's Eve show in
''Besides being talented, she loved
people and people loved her,'' said John W. Styll, president of the
Gospel Music Association last night.
He added that ''in her later years,
she developed a kind of hipness — even in the contemporary (Christian
music) crowd. She was bigger than her genre.''
Mrs. Goodman was known for her beehive
hairdos, her floor-length gowns and her habit of carrying a white
handkerchief, which fans would wave back at her during her roof-raising
The Goodman style was rooted in
foot-stomping ''camp meeting'' singing, according to singer and former
Gaither Vocal Band member Mark Lowry. Lowry said she set the tone for
what were especially vibrant performances. She was, he said, ''like a
walking, talking electrical storm in a beaded gown.''
Mrs. Goodman hoped to be an opera
singer early in life, according to her Web site's biography. But she
wound up joining The Happy Goodman Family, which began performing in the
1940s. The best-known version of the group consisted of Mrs. Goodman,
her husband, Howard ''Happy'' Goodman, and his brothers, the late Rusty
and Sam Goodman. They were inspirational to subsequent generations of
gospel singers for decades. They were flagship artists for influential
Word Records in the early 1960s. They won Grammy awards in 1968 and
1978, performed at the White House in 1979 and were inducted into the
Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1998.
Howard, Goodman's husband and singing
partner of more than 50 years, died in 2002 at 81.
Lifelong friend Judy Nelon, a music
publisher, said that while Mrs. Goodman remained active and vibrant, she
''never really recovered'' from Howard's death. But she said Mrs.
Goodman was a ''most charming, most loving lady.''
Nelon recalled having a brake failure
one day and rolling safely to a stop. ''I called 911 and AAA and I
called Vestal, and she was the first one to the scene,'' she said.
''That was the way she was. She would jump up and be there for you.''
Country music legend George Jones told
The Tennessean last summer that Mrs. Goodman had become a
spiritual inspiration after a relapse of his longstanding alcoholism
problem. Though he'd met her only once before, he sent for her when he
was recovering from a near-fatal auto accident several years ago.
''After I woke up, I wanted Vestal
around,'' he said. ''She prayed for me, and she visited me.''
Goodman is survived by her son, Rick;
a daughter, Vicki, four grandchildren and three great- granddaughters.
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I'll try to explain this as best I can. I know that I can use the nUnit Test Runner to pass in an include and exclude value(s); The problem with this is that I using the build configuration I can only specify those include or exclude values on a build configuration level. What I'd like to do is move that down to a branch level and pass the values in using the teamcity.default.properties file in the latest 7.1 version.
Perhaps a simple example will help as well ...
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We use git and have multiple feature branches. What I would like to have happen is to allow each of those feature branches to be able to pass in the tests that they would like to include or exclude via the teamcity.default.properties file. However, from testing this theory out, the nUnit Test Runner does not seem to care that these key/value pairs are being passed in to via that file. I constantly get this message in my build log:


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Obvio is a graph-based framework for exploring biomedical literature. It automatically generates subgraphs on multiple thematic dimensions that capture the multi-faceted nature of associations among biomedical concepts.
Keywords: Literature-based discovery (LBD), Graph mining, Path clustering, Hierarchical agglomerative clustering,
Semantic relatedness, Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), MEDLINE
Status: Beta application deployed
Contact: Delroy Cameron
Twitris is a Semantic Social Web application for extraction social signals and understanding social perceptions by Semantics-based processing of massive amounts of event-centric social data. Twitris 2.0 addresses challenges in large scale processing of social data, enabling us to understand events along spatio-temporal-thematic-sentiment dimensions. Twitris 2.0 also covers context based semantic integration of multiple Web resources and expose semantically enriched social data to the public domain. More recently, Twitris is adding People-Content-Network analysis, real-time support (using Twarql), and continuous semantics.
Keywords:Twitter analysis, Social data analysis, Social signal extraction, Social perception, Spatio-temporal-thematic-sentiment processing of social data, People-content-network analysis of social data, Event analysis on social media, Real-time analysis of social media, Social media continuous semantics
Status: Active
IP: Twitris system is not open source (provisional patent filed), but it provides API for access to metadata in RDF/LOD
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Keywords: Ontology Alignment, Schema Matching, Semantic Web, Bootstrapping, Linked Open Data Schema Alignment
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SemSOS is an extension of SOS to allow SOS queries and access to an ontological knowledgebase. Main contributions include: (1) sensor/observation ontology based on Observations and Measurements (O&M), (2) semantic annotation of O&M and SML documents, (2) mappings and translation scripts to convert O&M and SML into RDF (and vice-versa), (3) rule-based reasoning to infer events from low-level sensor data, (4) query translation from SOS format into SPARQL.
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This demo helps in visualizing the perception cycle (abductive inference) and reputation values computed for weather stations over a period of six days. Various features inferred from raw sensor data using the perception cycle are depicted with different colors of the bars and height of the bar represents the reputation value of each weather station. The demo shows all the inferred features and the way in which the reputation computation converges. Main contributions include: (1) Development and formalization of perception cycle (2) Implementation of a reputation system which used beta-pdf distribution to compute trust values.
Keywords:Trust on sensor networks, Trusted Perception, Sensor Networks
Projects: Semantic Sensor Web
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Real Time Feature Streams focuses on reasoning over lower-level raw sensor data streams to detect higher-level abstractions called features (a concept that represents a real world entity like Blizzard, RainStorm etc) in real-time. The feature-streams are added to the Linked Open Data Cloud (LOD).Main contributions involve: (1) Integration of multiple, multimodal, heterogeneous low-level sensor data streams to generate high-level feature streams. (2) The summarization is across the thematic dimension involving multiple data streams and the use of background knowledge as opposed to summarizations of single streams across temporal dimension (like min,max,average etc).
Keywords: Sensor Streams, Feature Streams, Sensor data annotation
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Scooner users largely automatically generated background knowledge to support deeper insights and knowledge discovery from text. Knowledge base is used for semantic extraction. A semantic search and browsing is supported as iterative process involving ontology-guided exploration or trail-blazing that focuses on relationships, and not just entities. Current version shows how biologists in Human Performance and Cognition (HPCO) research can find insights from the corpus of all of 18+MM PubMed abstracts far better than using a PubMed search.
Keywords: ssemantic browsing, triple extraction, domain model creation, relationship web, pattern-based extraction, information extraction, ontology-guided exploration, trail blazing, semantic search
Projects: SCOONER
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S3space is a social lab for querying linked data. It can also be referred to as a 'SPARQL repository'. It's a platform for SPARQL users to test and verify their SPARQL queries. Users can learn how to query linked data as well as share and save the queries they have built. With syntax highlighting code editor, writing SPARQL is even easier.
Kino (Also known as KinoE ) is a Web document annotation and indexing system that helps scientists annotate and index Web documents. Kino uses a browser plugin to add annotations and a Apache SOLR based backend to index and store the Web pages.
Keywords: SA-REST, APIHut, Scientific document annotation,Semantic annotation of biomedical documents, Semantic service annotation, Kino
Projects: Kino back-end, Kino Browser plugin
Status: Active
IP: Public Domain / Released as open source
Contact: Maryam Panahiazar, Sanjaya Wijeratne
Doozer is an application that aims at generating or extracting a domain model from Wikipedia or other similarly structured knowledge sources. It takes as input an incomplete description of a domain, such as a query or list of seed concepts. Doozer then expands on these seeds to get related concepts, which are then again evaluated regarding their indicativeness of the domain. The output is an extended model that still focuses on the intended domain.
Keywords: Doozer, knowledge extraction, domain model
IP: Public domain/released as open source
Contact: Christopher Thomas
iExplore is a web tool with a graphical interface for interactive knowledge exploration, that allows non-technical users to explore the integrated knowledge bases. iExplore is designed for domain experts who do not necessarily need to know schema or how to write SPARQL. It is easy to use with just a click of the mouse.
Keywords: iExplore, Semantic exploration, data integrated, UMLS, Chagas Disease
Projects: T.cruzi PSE
Status: Ongoing
IP: Public Domain / Released as open source
Contact: Vinh Nguyen
OntoANT is a web tool that allows non-technical users to annotate the data into RDF. The tool let the domain experts to define the triple in the schema level, and then it automatically generates web forms responding to the schema pattern. It also captures the provenance of each triple generated in the knowledge base.
Keywords: OntoANT, Annotation, Provenance
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MobiCloud is a Domain Specific Language (DSL) based platform agnostic application development paradigm for cloud-mobile hybrid applications. A cloud-mobile hybrid is simply an application that partially runs on the mobile device and in the cloud. MobiCloud makes it extremely easy to develop these applications and deploy them to clouds and mobile devices.
Keywords: Cloud computing, program generation
Awards: Technology award at the Fukuoka Ruby innovators competition
Status: Ongoing
IP: Free tooling / Soon to be released as open source
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This demo is a Semantic Web research effort towards a Physical-Cyber-Social system that uses background knowledge on the web, and an ontology of perception, to reason over the sensor observations generated by a mobile robot.
Keywords:Perception Ontology, Physical-Cyber-Social System, Robot with Background Knowledge
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Cuebee is a flexible, extensible application for querying the semantic web. It provides a friendly interface to guide users through the process of formulating complex queries. No technical knowledge of query languages or the semantic web is required. They key enabler of the query builder is the ontology schema. The schema provides the types and possible interconnections of data to guide the user in creating a query.
Knowledge-Aware Search is a hybrid approach to domain specific information retrieval that goes beyond ontology-driven query interpretation as well as beyond synonym-based query expansion used in Information Retrieval (IR). A knowledge-aware search platform is more amenable to domain specific searches involving complex information needs than general-purpose search frameworks.
Keywords: Semantic Search, Domain Specific Information Retrieval, Complex Information Needs, Ontology, Background Knowledge, Context-Free Grammar
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ASEMR system is an enhanced EMR system which uses Semantic Web technologies to reduce medical errors, improve physician efficiency with accurate completion of patient charts, improve patient safety and satisfaction in medical practice, and improve billing due to more accurate coding. This results in practice efficiency and growth by enabling physicians to see more patients with improved care. ASEMR is a fully functional operational system which has been deployed and in daily use for managing all patient records at the Athens Heart Center since January 2006. This showcases an application of Semantic Web in health care, especially small clinics.
Keywords: Semantic web for health care, Semantic web in use, Intelligent EMR in cardiology
Projects: ASEMR
Status: Operationally deployed and in continuous use since January 2006
IP: Possibly available for licensing or additional commercial use
Contact: Amit Sheth
Web documents are semantically annotated using an ontology that is automatically populated by integrating knowledge extracted from heterogenous knowledge sources. Then semantic association is computed between a query that is graphically constructed by selecting relevant parts of the ontology and all the semantic annotations. Various factors are used in developing a ranking of semantic associations thus found. So documents that are ranked higher have closer relationships that are also relevant to the query context, while lower ranked (less relevant) documents have indirect and fewer contextually relevant relationships. The demo shows an application in the context of problem called "insider threat" identification or document "need to know" by the intelligence community. For details see:
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