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SUISUN — Young AquaSol swim members performed well at the recent Short Course Junior Olympics held at Solano Community College earlier this month.
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SUISUN — Young AquaSol swim members performed well at the recent Short Course Junior Olympics held at Solano Community College earlier this month.
Anna Christeson, 14, placed 5th in the 1,650 freestyle in a new AA time and team record of 18:33.22; 7th in the 1,000 (11:10.77) which is also a team record. She also achieved four additional PR's in the 100 breast (1:19.12), the 50 free (27.22), the 200 free (2:04.81) and the 500 free (5:31.92).
Jayla Somera, 8 placed 8th in the 50 breast (50.77), new AA, 9th in the 25 breast in 23.22, AA. Kyle Pellegrini, 8 placed 7th in the 50 back, 46.69, AA. Riley Carpenter, 8, placed 10th in the 25 back in 22.45.
Molly Covington, 14, swam personal bests in the 200 free (2:05.44), new AA; 100 back (1:10.77); 200 back (2:20.95), new AA. Julia Somera, 13, swam a new PR in the 200 free (2:18.07) and 50 free (29.06). Jaclyn Crevier, 8, swam a new PR in the 25 breast (25.15).
Allison Marcus, 13, swam a new PR in the 100 breast (1:17.12).
"Our younger kids did very well this season with lots of first-time Junior Olympic qualifiers. Todd Pickett and Mike Smith do a good job keeping these kids interested. Anna Christeson has established self as a very good distance swimmer. She had some amazing drops in the long events." AquaSol coach Steve Skidmore said.


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With 60 miles on the Sayonara I went back to Elixir 8's for today's 8 miler, just for the heck of it. As a huge Elixir fan, today's run was just a reminder why I love them. They felt fantastic! I guess if I had to make a decision right now, I'd probably opt for the Sayonara for 5 and 10K's and keep my Elixir's for half marathons.
I don't know if this is possible but it seemed like my leg conditioning/strength may have improved a little after going the last few weeks in the Sayonara's. Possibly employing a slightly different set of muscles with the lower heel / midfoot delta on the Sayonara's.
All I know for sure is that this is a pretty nice place to be, deciding between two shoes I really like. I know, I know, the Elixir will be discontinued but for now I'm in shoe heaven. As my work schedule allows, it's going to be a fun summer putting more miles on the Sayonara and seeing how they stack up to the Elixir. Will have to do a 12 miler with the Sayonara's soon.
I've had great success with the Elixir 6 and just stocked up on a couple pair of Elixir 7's. I am a bigger guy (195lbs) and normally wear these just for races(ran 7 marathons last year in the 6's) . Would you suggest going straight to the Sayonara or should I give the Elixir 8 a try too. Which of these are your favorite? Do you like the Elixir 8 more than the earlier versions? Thanks for your reviews on my favorite shoe!
The only difference to Elixir 8 vs. Elixir 7 are within the upper. In the 8th edition overlays were stripped down a bit, moved to a hot-melt underlay... just provides a smoother upper feel, and lightened the shoe up a bit.
I'd for sure grab an 8 and see what you think, but honestly... I would probably go right to the Sayonara, a thats where Mizuno is going forward, it's lighter, provides a bit more inherent stability, and to me.... feels like a faster shoe.
I've been running (track work and races up to 10 miles) in the Elixir 7 & 8 for a couple of years. I really don't notice much difference between them. I got a pair of Sayonara's last week and have done a couple of short LT workouts with them. The uppers are the best of any running shoe I've owned over the last 25 years. They seem to have a much support as the Elixir and they feel faster. The only (mildly) negitive thing I've noticed is how much softer the forefoot feels...more squishy than I am used to. I like them, and will do a couple of 5Ks over the holidays and see how it goes. My advise is...give them a try
The mild support of the Elixir and Sayonara are approximately the same. Our (Mizuno) numbers show the Sayonara is slightly (1%) more supportive, but not a big deal.
Cen Tex - Sorry for late reply, weekends are about the only time I'm getting on these forums. Can certainly understand your like for the Elixir. Between the 7's and 8's I guess I'd give an ever-so-slight nod to the 8's. But, the soles are the same and the ride feels just about identical. Am thinking about buying some 7's on line myself because of the rock-bottom prices.
Seems the more I run in the Sayonara the more I'm distinguishing it from the Elixir. I know the change (lowering) in the heel / forefoot delta is not much but I notice it. Simplest way I can put it is that right now it seems that my easy runs are more relaxed in Elixir's as compared to the Sayonara's. Almost like that I can rest back on the heel of the Elixir more than that of the Sayonara. I am a midfoot striker but my heel undoubtably touches down a split second after my fore foot.
But, if I introduce some tempo in my run then boom....the Sayonara delivers. The shoe doesn't make me a faster runner but it makes it more comfortable (easy) for me to run fast. As I've mentioned in another post, the amount of forefoot cushion is significant. Very, very resiliant. And as the Mizuno's guys have mentioned, plenty of support given the filled-in medial sole.
I'd say find a local running store that will allow you to test them outside the store to your heart's content. Based on my experience I'd guess there's a strong chance you'd really like them. Good luck!
But, if I introduce some tempo in my run then boom....the Sayonara delivers.
It sure does.

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Google Latitude for iPhone arrives 1.5 years late
Google early this morning at last released a native version of Google Latitude for the iPhone (free, App Store). The title as confirmed by its brief tease last week fully supports iOS 4 and optionally provides constant position updates in the background on an iPhone 3GS or iPhone 4. Privacy is still a focus as users can selectively turn off both background updates, hand-pick a location or turn off positioning altogether.
The official release comes roughly a year and a half after Google was forced to release an HTML5 version for the iPhone after Apple rejected the original version for reportedly being too similar to Apple's own Maps tool. Critics have argued that the initial block was motivated by attempts to punish Google for Android, where Latitude has been a native part of Google Maps itself for most of the platform's history.
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Bryan's two soon-to-be-built schools now have mascots and colors.
Rudder High School students will be known as Rangers. Their colors will be blue and green, though the shades of those colors and the logo and mascot designs have yet to be determined.
That also goes for Davila Middle School, where they will be known as the Texans. Their colors will be red, white and blue.
In addition to deciding on mascots and colors, the Bryan school trustees also are clamping down on cell phone use. Starting next year, Bryan High School students will only be allowed to use cell phones during lunch.
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Andrew and I woke up several times that night to make up for missed time. I rolled over in the morning and kissed him on the lips and laid my hands on his chest. "What do you want to do today? Get something to eat?" I said and cuddled up against him. "Let's get sushi and walk around New York City." He said smiling down at me before kissing the top of my head.
We both got redressed in our clothes from yesterday and left the hotel to find a good sushi place. I held Andrew's hand while we walked through the streets of New York City. Thousands of people walked around us, dozens bumped into us, but none of those people were important to me.
"Kim, here's a place." He pulled me into a little sushi bar and we sat down waiting for our waitress. I stared at Andrew and played footsy with him under the table. I saw a girl glaring at us from a table over, she was obviously jealous. I leaned across the table and laid a light kiss on Andrew's lips just to piss her off.
Andrew pulled away from me and glanced out the window. "Kim, I don't know what I'm going to do…" I grabbed his hand with both of mine. "What do you mean?" I asked. "I don't have a bed to go home to tonight; I don't have a car, or a job…" He trailed off with more and more things that just made our situation even more complicated.
"I have a plan Andrew. You know I'm very resourceful…" I said but his eyes still showed worry. "Tonight I'm going to drive back to my house, get a huge suitcase and stuff it full of clothes, jewelry, valuables, and money. We can sell my gold for money when we need it. We just need to leave town and go. I'll leave my Mercedes at home and we can take a cab… So no one can track us down." I told him everything, from the potential cities down to what necklaces I would bring.
"I can't do that to you…" Andrew whispered but the waitress walked up to take our order. I stared at him in disbelief, he couldn't do what? Andrew ordered us food and then looked back at me. "I can't make you live paycheck to paycheck, Kim. You don't realize what it's like to live in hiding, to be poor." He spoke these words with hurt and a little anger.
"Are you calling me spoiled? I can't believe you…" I went to get up but Andrew grabbed my hands and kept me there. "No…What I was trying to say was that… I've lived in less than comfortable places before, after my parents kicked me out. It isn't an easy life. You would have to forget about all the luxuries of life and get a job to help me pay for things… And you're not even out of high school." He tried to break this to me gently, but tears were streaming down my face. Andrew didn't want to be with me anymore… He didn't want to take away my luxuries in life; it was as if he didn't know a thing about me.
I got up from the table this time, ripped my hands away from him and ran into the flood of people in NYC. "KIM" I heard him yell over the sea of people but I ignored him and ventured forward. I lost myself in the sea of bodies, running, pushing my way through people until I found myself on a block with no one. I collapsed onto the ground and burst into tears.
Once the tears would come no more I got up and made the trek back to the hotel. I went up to the room and tried to look through the peep hole to see if I could see into the room. I didn't see anyone so I scanned the card and the door unlocked. I walked into the room and he wasn't there. My heart sank. I had almost hoped he would be here to say sorry and beg me to run away with him.
I fell onto the bed and the tears started to fall again from my eyes. I grabbed one of the thick pillows and screamed into it. "I hate you! AHHHHHHH" I screamed over and over until my head felt heavy and I fell onto my side.
Two hours passed of me waiting on that bed, sitting and rocking back and forth like a child. I wanted him to come back to me, I wanted him to grovel at my feet and beg me to go away with him. I wanted him to admit he was wrong, that he was wrong about me…
I heard the door crack open and I jumped onto the bottom of the bed. My hopeful eyes turned sour when I saw it was only the maid… "Miss there is a man out here who said he lost his room key. Is he here with you?" She pointed to a very drunk Andrew. I nodded and pulled him into the room.
He fell into the wall and his words were slurred. "Kim, you look so sexy" He said and grabbed at my waist, but I slapped his hands away. His face was red and he kept looking all around the room. He tried to climb onto the bed but couldn't lift his leg up high enough and fell onto the floor with a loud thud. "Oww, Kim help me up." He called out to me. I stared down at him lying on the floor.
"Andrew! Why won't you runaway with me?" I yelled at him and kicked his foot lightly trying to get his attention. "I don't deserve you, Kim… You have so much money, you're hot, and who am I?" He pointed at himself before dropping his arms with a thud.
"So what, you just had sex with me for fun last night? You never planned on going away with me?" I questioned him and his eyes lit up like a small child. "Sex? I'll do sex" He rolled onto his stomach and started getting up. I rolled my eyes. "NO. Why don't you see that I love you? I don't need the car, the clothes, and the house! I just want to be with you, you're the first person who ever really cared about me…" I had started out shouting but my voice fell into more of a whisper at the end.
He was on his feet now swaying back and forth. "Kim… I love you too." I ran over to him and shushed his lips with mine. He grabbed onto my waist and sent us both tumbling to the ground. I laughed as he laid there next to me with his stupid smile on. "If you love me, then take me away from here." I pleaded with him and finally he nodded his head.
"Fine, we'll go to Philadelphia. I have a friend there…" He slurred again before reaching for my waist. "Good! You stay in this room and sober up while I go home and get everything." I grinned from ear to ear and kissed Andrew one more time before leaving the hotel.
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This project seeks to advance the state of knowledge in the area of ground robotic vehicles by entering the Urban Grand Challenge in which a field of vehicles operate fully autonomously in a complex urban environment that includes moving vehicular traffic. The primary objective of the Urban Challenge is to demonstrate safe, effective autonomous ground vehicle navigation over a 60-mile, 6-hour mission in urban traffic, while conforming to California state traffic laws and established traffic conventions.
The Urban Challenge is an outgrowth of the DARPA Grand Challenge autonomous vehicle competition conducted in October 2005 in which an autonomous vehicle had to navigate a 130 mile off-road course with no human interaction. This event focused on the development of autonomous vehicles that operate in an off-road environment with only limited interaction with other vehicles. Urban Challenge extends this concept to autonomous vehicles that safely execute missions in a complex urban environment with moving traffic.
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This photo of the Fairport Light and Water Department was taken on West Avenue in front of Baylor's Electric Shop and J.D. Webb's Grocery Store.
Although there is no date on the photo, it probably was taken sometime in the 1920s.
The New York state Legislature passed a law in 1875 that allowed villages to "furnish pure and wholesome water to the inhabitants thereof," and another law in 1894 that authorized villages to "furnish electric light or gas light" to residents.
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The original three members - F.A. Defendorf, C. Clarence Moore, and H.H. Howell - borrowed $28,000 to buy and install a small steam generator at the water plant on what was then known as John Street (today's Lift Bridge Lane) and construct a pole line to furnish power.
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On behalf of the Lourdes community, I congratulate those of you who have made the successful transition from student to alumnus during the 2010-2011 year. Be proud of your accomplishments and keep us informed of your progress.
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Join faculty, staff, students and trustees as we process in as members of Lourdes College and recess out as the Lourdes University community.
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DALLAS, CLEBURNE AND SOUTHWESTERN RAILWAY. The Dallas, Cleburne and Southwestern Railway Company was chartered on June 3, 1902, by W. D. Myers and W. A. McDonald of Cleburne to build fifty miles from Cleburne in Johnson County to Dallas. The capital was $200,000, and the business office was in Cleburne. Members of the first board of directors included A. C. Irvine of Cooke County; J. E. Fesler of Grayson County; Myers and McDonald, both of Johnson County; and C. C. Nelson, B. P. McDonald, and C. H. Osbun, all from Bourbon County, Kentucky. In 1903 investors from Fort Scott, Kansas, had built the only track, a 9.32-mile line from Egan on the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company of Texas (Katy) in eastern Johnson County to Cleburne, the county seat. The Dallas, Cleburne and Southwestern was operated under contract by the Katy and subsequently leased to that company. However, the lease was terminated during the Katy's receivership, and the Dallas, Cleburne and Southwestern was not included in the reorganized Katy system. A separate receiver was appointed for the Dallas, Cleburne and Southwestern who operated the line from April 1, 1923, through June 30, 1923, at which time service was discontinued. The company was abandoned in 1925. During the railroad's short duration, a depot and terminal facility were located on East Chambers Street in Cleburne. The railroad was sometimes called the "DC" or "Old Betsy."
The following, adapted from the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition, is the preferred citation for this article.Richard Elam, "DALLAS, CLEBURNE AND SOUTHWESTERN RAILWAY," Handbook of Texas Online (http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/eqd07), accessed November 29, 2015. Uploaded on June 12, 2010. Published by the Texas State Historical Association.
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Comment Flow
Maps of online social networks often reveal little more than the fact that two users have linked to each other's profiles. That type of map becomes meaningless when, as is typical on MySpace, many users have more than 100 such links and sometimes as many as a million, says Dietmar Offenhuber, a research assistant at the MIT Media Lab. The Comment Flow visualization he created with associate professor Judith Donath traces actual communication between users. Offenhuber and Donath created these images by tracking where and how often users left comments for other users; connections are based on these patterns, rather than on whether people have named each other as "friends." As the time since the last communication grows, the visual connection begins to fade. The image can include profile pictures and the text of the comments passing between users. Offenhuber says the tool can help users assess the communication habits of prospective friends at a glance. For example, a user who emits a thick flow of similar messages to a wide group of contacts might be a spammer posing as a friendly contact in order to post advertising on people's profile pages.
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December 1, 2015
Phoenix (AP) Phoenix residents are abuzz over the mysterious four red lights that appeared in Monday night's sky.
But a man who lives on the north side of the city claims he's responsible.
He told KTVK-TV that he used fishing line to attach road flares to helium-filled balloons, then lit the fares and launched them a minute apart from his back yard.
A phoenix police department helicopter pilot who witnessed the lights said they appeared to be flares, possibly hanging from one or more helium balloons.
Witnesses said the lights initially appeared to be in a straight line, then formed a square and then a triangle before disappearing.
The man interviewed, who asked not to be identified, said he believed turbulence created by a passing jet caused the balloons to move around.
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That lovely spin move the Red Wings' Todd Bertuzzi employs during shoot-outs? While fans might think those spin-o-ramas are nifty, apparently the NHL doesn't agree.
Darren Dreger of TSN tweeted last week that the NHL could ban spin-o-rama shots from shoot-outs next season.
He expanded on the story on TSN.com: "They talked about it at length on Wednesday. The reasoning behind it is that it's hard on the officials to truly determine the direction of the puck and if it's moving forward and is there contact with the goaltender." ...


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HAGATNA, Guam » Guam police say a 50-year-old man has drowned near the Agana Boat Basin.
The Pacific Daily News reports the man drowned after a wave capsized a boat he and two other men were in. Officer A.J. Balajadia says none of the men was wearing a floatation device.
Two men were pulled from the water, but rescuers didn't realize another man was unaccounted for. Balajadia says rescuers later found the third man floating face down in the water.
Efforts to revive the man weren't successful, and he was pronounced dead at Naval Hospital Guam.
Balajadia says another boater was taken to Guam Memorial Hospital for treatment. The third man wasn't injured.


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January 30, 2012
Communication Professor Gary Atkins just published Imaging Gay Paradise: Bali, Bangkok and Cyber-Singapore (Hong Kong University Press). The book examines the lives of three gay men who pursued sexual justice and challenged traditional ideologies of manhood. "These men sought to create refuges where gay men could come home as well as come out," Atkins said. "They came from different cultures and ethnicities but shared a commitment to provide a safe haven for gay men." Walter Spies was a German painter who went to Bali and eventually became a victim of a morals scandal inspired by Nazi sympathizers. Khun Toc developed a gay urban island, Bangkok Babylon. Entrepreneur and activist Stuart Koe created a "cyber-paradise" in Singapore. Atkins is an award-winning journalist whose previous book Gay Seattle: Stories of Exile and Belonging (University of Washington Press, 2003) received a Washington State Book Award and a national Jesuit Book Award. He joined the faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences in 2005 and specializes in narrative journalism, communication justice and law, and sexual justice/gender issues. The College of Arts and Sciences, the largest college in Seattle University, offers 33 undergraduate and 7 advanced degrees.
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Gold stocks weigh JSE downComment on this story
Johannesburg' Dec 3 (I-Net Bridge) - Trading remained weaker on the JSE at noon' with gold shares leading the mild pullback after the all-share index lifted to a fresh record on Friday.
At 12.29pm' the all share index was down 0.32% at 37'984.31 points' with the top 40 index slipping 0.38% to 33'745.03. Gold stocks led the downside' dropping 2.41%.
"The market climate is still looking positive overall. The consolidation is not unexpected after a good run last week'" said Ian Cruickshanks' independent analyst.
Last month' the all share index gained more than 2%' led by industrials.
"The backdrop for commodity-based stocks' however' remains positive following the uptick in the Chinese manufacturing data although we still need to see a firmer trend'" said Devin Shutte' a trader at stockbrokerage' Newstrading.
China's official purchasing managers index rose to a seven-month high of 50.6 in November' up from 50.2 in October.
Leading European markets were slightly higher at noon' with UK's FTSE 100 up 0.23%.
Among individual stocks on the JSE' AngloGold Ashanti (ANG) was down 2.39% to R271.42' Gold Fields (GFI) dropped 2.71% to R107.22 and Harmony Gold Mining (HAR) gave up 2.29% to R68.34.
Sasol (SOL) gave up 1.52% to R368.97' while Lonmin (LON) gained 2.12% to R37.99.
MTN (MTN)' however' lifted 2.31% to R167.41' Discovery Holdings (DSY) rose 1.49% to R56.64 and Growthpoint (GRT) was up 3.67% to R25.40.
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It's been a big week for Emile Hirsch.
He landed the role of John Belushi in an upcoming biopic, and he became a first-time father.
E! Online reports that the Speed Racer and Into the Wild actor welcomed a 6 lbs, 2 oz boy named Valor Oct. 27. The mother is an unnamed woman who Hirsch dated previously, reports E!, which also has a cute photo of Hirsch cradling the baby.
Hirsch joked about impending fatherhood earlier this month tweeting: " I have a baby announcement to make. I am in fact @RonanFarrow 's biological father." (The joke was in reference to comments Mia Farrow made about the paternity of her son.)
Next up for Hirsch?The Motel Life with Dakota Fanning and Stephen Dorff, out Friday.
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[This is an update to my article from 2012 – somehow I missed last year!]
Choosing a new tablet for the kids this holiday season might seem overwhelming. There are so many choices when deciding on a tablet – 5 different offerings alone from Apple! Here are some tips and suggestions for parents looking for family friendly, affordable tablets that offer parents controls.
This year, I read up on the following tablets. For a somewhat equal comparison, I decided to focus on 6 to 7 inch models that offer parental control features.
Here's my roundup of the best tablets for kids and families for 2014:
- iPad Mini
- Kindle Fire HD 6 or 7
- Kindle Fire HD Kids
- Kurio XTREME
- Samsung Galaxy Tab® 3 7.0 Kids
Here's what to keep in mind when out shopping on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, December, or beyond. Consider the following questions when deciding which tablet is the best fit. Check out the quick comparison chart at the end of the page as well.
Who will be using the tablet?
Think about who will be using the device (one child, more than one, the entire family). If the tablet will be shared by family members, take a look at the Kindle Fire and Kurio models. Both offer the ability to set up accounts for each member of the family, and then add restrictions individually on each profile. I like how the Kindle FreeTime parental controls let you specify reading time. For example you can allow unlimited time in the Books app but restrict the time per day on games, video and web.
How old are your kids? More tablets are being designed for younger children this year as compared to my last review. (I'm guessing parents are tired of the kids hijacking their devices want to give them something of their own!) I've included three options that come with a bumper, suitable for younger children's hands, and to prevent damage if dropped. Tweens and teens will probably scoff at anything designed "for kids", so the iPad mini or Kindle Fire might be the best for that age group. For Android fans, the Galaxy Tab of course has several "non-kid" versions.
What technologies does your family already use?
Consider your existing devices, phones, and computers – if you're using a Mac and have iPhones, you may feel more comfortable with an interface you already use. Maybe an iPad mini would be a good fit. With iOS8, you can set up family sharing between devices, and now kids under 13 can have their own Apple ID. Sometimes staying within the same "ecosystem" means less of a learning curve and you can share data – music downloads, apps, settings – more easily between devices.
When and Where will the family use the tablet?
Will you use the device mostly at home or on the road? Consider internet access from the tablet. Is Wi-Fi-only okay? The iPad mini offers versions that allow you to connect to the Internet over a 3G or 4G connection. These come at a higher cost than the Wi-Fi-only models so you'll want to read the fine print. If most tablet use will be at home using your existing home Wi-Fi, you may not need the extra expense. Kids can still play preloaded games that don't need Internet access, or read books, without an Internet connection.
How much are you willing to spend on a Kid's tablet?
These 5 tablets range in price from $99 to $729. That's quite a range! More money will buy you more storage space, faster processing speeds, and the 3G/4G connection on the iPad minis. If you are planning to give each child their own tablet you might want to look at the lower end of the price range. For younger kids who might outgrow a device in a few years, the Kindle Fire Kids edition, Kurio XTreme or Galaxy Tab are all reasonably priced. If making an investment in a tablet that you hope to use for a while, for example for kids on the verge of tweendom or teendom, you might want a tablet that doesn't LOOK so much like a kid's tablet. (In most cases, those big plastic bumpers can be removed, and the Galaxy tablet can switch from kids mode to standard mode).
And yeah, apps cost money
When adding up the costs of tablet ownership, don't forget all the apps and content that the kids will want to download! Consider tablets that come pre-loaded with apps and games. The Kindle Fire Kids edition is essentially the same product as the "non-kids" model but comes with 1 year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited, and a 2-year worry-free guarantee. The Kurio Xtreme comes with 90 games and is the only tablet with "Body Motion Gaming" which would be a great way to get the kids moving.
How much control do you want, as a parent?
All the tablets in this last have parental controls available. That's great news! All but the iPad mini also have the ability to set time limits without having to buy an additional parental control app. With the Galaxy Kids tablet, you can manage which applications children can access, and the amount of time the tablet can be used. The Kurio offers extensive parental controls from web filtering, blocking and allowing apps per profile, setting time limits for playtime and learning time, and maximum session use. The Kindle Fires have similar time management features.
Here's a quick comparison of the features on these 5 tablets. More information can be found on each company's website linked near the top. I've also included this chart in a printable PDF version. I hope this information helps you in researching the best new tablet for your family.
|Parental Control Options
|Set Screen Time limits (without having to install an app or purchase add'l service)
|Multi User option – multiple profiles
|Yes (up to 4)
|Yes (up to 4)
|Yes (up to 8)
|Kids mode and standard mode
|3G or 4G available
|Screen size
|6″ or 7"
|6" or 7"
|App Store
|Amazon app store
|Amazon app store
|Kurio App store and Google Play
|Google Play
|Operating System
|Fire OS/Android
|Fire OS/Android
|Android Jelly Bean
|8GB or 16GB
|$99-$159 (Add $15 for no ads)
|$129* (may be special Black Friday pricing!)
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we tend to watch it between Norway and Mexico me with a frozen Margarita!! mmm
poor Margarita! did you at least offer her a jacket??Originally Posted by britchick, post: 281145
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We usually watch from the wall at Canada
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Chris reminded me that one Christmas we stood near Promenade Refreshments and watched it, I completely forgot about that It can't have been a very good spot, that's all I'll say in my defence
If ever there is a tomorrow when we're not together.......
there is something you must always remember.
You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
But the most important thing is, even if we're apart...... I'll always be with you.
Winne the Pooh - A A Milne
A friend is a hand that is always holding yours,
no matter how close or far apart you may be.
A friend is someone who is always there and will always, always care.
A friend is a feeling of forever in the heart.
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Epcot. :tongue:Originally Posted by Wendy, post: 281049
WDW = 39 visits since 1979
DCL = 3 cruises since 2002
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Apartment rental Panama, All our apartments are fully equipped and furnished equally, including sheets and towels; all have a double bed in each of their rooms.
This property has 3 bedrooms and Maximum occupancy is 6 guests.
No pets or smoking inside the apartment.
We all have to fit their availability a TV in the living room with cable and DVD, wireless internet, dishwasher in the kitchen, washer and dryer, all kitchen utensils, 1 assigned parking and terrace overlooking the golf course.
King-size master bedroom opening to a large balcony
Second and third bedrooms with single, and queen sized beds.
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Store clerk Keyur Patel pulls a Powerball ticket that was dispensed from a machine in a convenience store in Baltimore, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. There have been no Powerball winners since Oct. 6, and the jackpot has grown into the second highest in lottery history, behind only the $656 million Mega Millions prize in March.
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I also tweeted the question to my legion of "followers."
This is called crowdsourcing through social media. But I won't kid you. It was a lot easier than going out and interviewing customers face-to-face at convenience stores. ...


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Yashin in the NHL!
I almost spit my morning coffee right out of my nose!
(ok, i dont drink coffee, but you get the point)
"It's a very busy time for everyone with the Cup and everything," Marchand said. "We're confident something is going to get done real soon. I don't think either of us are worried. We know something is going to get done.
"They know I want to be here. I know they want me here."
Is there an interest in Alexei from the NHL?
"We have already received one offer."
From the Islanders?
"I will not discuss what the club is. We are considering the expediency of the offer."
Gandler added:
"We will meet with Alexei this week for the first time. We will discuss everything. We are not in a hurry. At this moment we have not had any serious negotiations with any club. It would have been unreasonable to do that until we are sure that everything is good health wise. As far as the leagues are concerned, we will look at both sides [the NHL and the KHL]."
Chesnokov thinks it could be a negoiating ploy to get a better KHL deal, but if it's true, "it could be the talk of the season."
Yashin in the NHL!
I almost spit my morning coffee right out of my nose!
(ok, i dont drink coffee, but you get the point)
Its a bit of a surprise that Scott Hannan is still out there.
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This is the 5th year Sunday Streets visits the Bayview and Dogpatch neighborhoods. With over three and a half miles of car-free space, this is one of the longest Sunday Streets routes and a great opportunity to explore San Francisco neighborhoods by bike.
There are many amazing organizations and small businesses on and near this route (You can see the full activity list here).
In celebration of Bike Month this May, there are even more bike events at Sunday Streets than usual:
3rd and Cargo Way
– 11:30AM-2:30PM: Freedom From Training Wheels by the SF Bicycle Coalition
– 12-2PM: Meetup: Which Family Bike is Right for Me? by the SF Bicycle Coalition
– 2PM: Family Bike Parade by the SF Bicycle Coalition 2 p.m.
– Electric Bike Demos by The New Wheel
– Free Bike Rentals by Parkwide
Velobrews Cafe and Cycling Community Center (4634 3rd Street)
– Grand Opening with coffee tasting, gold sprints bike races!
Town Center (3rd between McKinnon and Quesada)
– SCRAP – Bike decorating!


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November 30, 2015
The water wars are raging again in America's heartland. Drought-stricken states are competing for the increasingly scarce water of the Missouri River and have taken their case to the White House.
Officials from more than 30 states have written President Barack Obama urging him to intervene -- or not -- in a dispute about whether water in the Missouri River's upstream reservoirs should be released to flow down to the Mississippi River.
Officeholders in downstream states say the water is needed to help raise low levels on the Mississippi that are threatening to halt barge traffic.
If the water is released, officials in upstream states warn that the toll of the drought could worsen for farms and towns that depend on the Missouri River.
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Piling Up For PwCBy Francine • Nov 18th, 2014
Update: The PCAOB is investigating PwC for its tax avoidance advice to Caterpillar, the Wall Street Journal is reporting. One down, more than 100+ PwC audit clients advised via Luxembourg to go…
Update: The PCAOB is investigating PwC for its tax avoidance advice to Caterpillar, the Wall Street Journal is reporting. One down, more than 100+ PwC audit clients advised via Luxembourg to go…
How do the audit firms keep winning the war while losing battles left and right? They use the law and the courts to delay, deter and distract from transparency by settling, and sealing what they can, before the public can find out what silly arguments they often make in their defense.
We now know more about what the firms have been hiding. The global capital markets, not just current shareholders, need full disclosure of the engagement teams on all public issuers over time, and in a way that is easily accessible.
Ratings agencies and Big Four auditors don't think they should be held accountable for their respective products. Here are some of the crazy ways they argue their case.
A post at University of Chicago Booth School of Business Capital Ideas blog discusses new research from Joseph Gerakos and Chad Syversen on the dangers of industry concentration in the event of a market exit by one of the large audit firms. For example, what if PwC, which audits five of the top ten global pharma companies ran into trouble amid the ongoing investigations of bribery of Chinese officials, in particular by PwC audit client GlaxoSmithKline and a few of its other audit clients?
As if Ernst & Young didn't have enough to worry about now they've got a public airing of some dirty laundry by the PCAOB.
It wasn't even a verdict. Just a decision by New York Federal Court Judge Lewis Kaplan in one of the Lehman failure cases Ernst & Young is fighting. A decision to allow substantially all of the allegations against Lehman executives and at least one of the allegations against Ernst & Young to move forward to discovery and trial. That is, if there's not a settlement first.
Don't get me wrong.
I'm thrilled that there's a lot of traffic in my lane. What I mean is, it's good for everyone that we're talking about these issues and that someone other than me and a few other broken records are playing these tunes.
Tammy Whitehouse over at Compliance Week does a thorough job on the largest audit firms and their fear of catastophic litigation. Yes, they're admitting it – Tammy says they're pleading with legislators – and fighting any legislative urges to open more avenues for lawyers and their clients to sue them. The Dodd-Frank Act gave the Securities […]
On September 24, 2009 the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board issued a report on the first year of implementation of Auditing Standard No. 5. There's something negative to say about each of the components reviewed.
|Francine McKenna (@retheauditors) has more than twenty-five years of experience in consulting and professional services including tenure at two Big 4 firms, both in the US and abroad. Look for my column, "Accounting Watchdog" at Forbes.com and "Accountable" at American Banker. For more information, click "About" at the bottom of this page. For more information contact Francine McKenna, firstname.lastname@example.com


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I got swindled a few weeks ago by a fraudster, using a stolen PayPal Account, who induced me to send expensive item to an address. Turns out that PayPal account was flagged as stolen and shut down. I was able to track down the owner of that account by phone, and PayPal had called him that day to report the fraud -- thousands of dollars he had been unaware of. The shipping address was used repeatedly. Now PayPal reversed the transaction and I owe $150 becaue it was an unconfirmed address. To make matters worse, the user is STILL ACTIVE -- eBay still has not shut them down.
The icing on the cake -- due to eBay's new feedback policy -- I CAN'T LEAVE NEGATIVE FEEDBACK. The seller bought 3 items since (really cheap items, like under 5 bucks), and so the user is generating more positive feedback.
I am debating whether to give him a "positive" so I can write in the NEGATIVE feedback the criminal deserves.
WTF, Ebay!?!? Is this not THE dumbest rule they've ever implemented??


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WINDMILL COUNTRY: This year's fields of white quite a sight
Take a drive to the country in just about any direction from San Angelo and this season's cotton has either turned the fields white, or dozens of modules from the harvested crop rest at the edge of field.
It's a beautiful sight, especially if the midsummer predictions are considered. On a trip to Mertzon last weekend to watch my grandsons play football, I detoured around by Arden and found 12 modules in a field where I parked on the road several years ago, blinded by a dust storm from the same field.
The modules store about 12 bales of raw cotton. A truck designed to haul one module at a time picks them up and transports the cotton to the gins. Every gin I have driven by in recent weeks — Wall Co-Op, Miles Co-Op, Kasberg Gin at Miles, and Mereta — have gin yards filled with modules waiting their turn in the gin.
Because of the drought, last year's yield across the 12-county Southern Rolling Plains region totaled 26,526 bales — the smallest production in the region's history.
"Expectations are running higher this go-round," said Randall Conner of Winters, executive director of the Southern Rolling Plains Cotton Growers Association. "We could reach 125,000 bales for 2012."
The Southern Rolling Plains Cotton Growers Association region includes Tom Green, Runnels, Concho, Coke, Coleman, Brown, McCulloch, Mason, Menard, Irion, Schleicher and southern Taylor counties.
As producers across the Lone Star State wrap up cotton and grain sorghum harvest, once again moisture-stressed wheat and winter small grains need rainfall.
Though conditions were certainly an improvement over last year, drought persisted in most of the state, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. The biggest improvement was in levels of severe, extreme and exceptional drought, which were 98 percent, 89 percent and 65 percent, respectively, as of Dec. 15, 2011.
According to the weekly crop and weather report issued by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, by late November, 50 percent of the state was still experiencing severe drought. Only 23 percent was in extreme drought and less than 8 percent in exceptional drought. The other 76 percent of Texas was still under moderate drought conditions.
Some of the hardest-hit regions remained the Panhandle, South Plains and Rolling Plains, areas where much of the state's winter wheat is grown.
"Extreme drought, and dryland wheat is in bad shape, some dying," said Burton Williams, an agent in Hansford County, north of Amarillo.
That region has a history of producing lots of wheat for grazing of cattle. I recall traveling there during the 1990s when my syndicated weekly television farm program was carried on KFDA-TV in Amarillo.
"There is very little wheat pasture at this time; only irrigated wheat pasture," Williams said.
"We need moisture," said Herbert Sprague Jr., Lipscomb County agent. Lipscomb is in the northeast corner of the Panhandle. "Emerged wheat is going backward."
"Most sorghum and cotton harvesting operations are now completed, with only a few fields remaining to be harvested," said Mark Brown, Lubbock County agent. "Moisture is needed across the area. Wheat continues to show signs of moisture stress except in irrigated fields."
Brady Evans, Extension agent for Foard County, southeast of Childress, said: "With the wheat crop looking the way it is now, cattle owners are starting to worry about having to sell the stock they recently purchased and cut back to the bare minimum."
"The lack of rain is really taking its toll on everything," said Langdon Reagan, Wilbarger County agent. "The wheat is really hurting, and cotton harvest is going to be short and fast (in the Wichita Falls area). A lot of stocker cattle that were brought in are starting to leave the county."
Meanwhile, demand for grazing cattle weakens as the days shorten, temperatures become cooler and the lack of moisture persists, according to Drovers CattleNetwork.
Calf markets were quoted steady to $3 lower bids last week, with an exception noted along the Interstate 70 corridor from eastern Colorado to Missouri, where calf prices were steady to $3 higher. Market reporters continue to note the limited supplies of "true" yearling feeders and weaned calves over 650 pounds, which found a market with a higher undertone. Fleshier yearling cattle from growing yards on the Southern Plains found softer prices, according to Corbitt Wall, a USDA Market News reporter.
San Angelo's Producers Livestock Auction, the largest cattle market in Texas, was closed last week for Thanksgiving. The weekly cattle sale is today.
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Figit Friends for Xmas
Figit Friends are the latest new toys from Mattel. These interactive robots come in four colors and respond to voice commands. Each one of these colorful, chatty little creatures tells jokes and has over 150 phrases. Figit Friends have a soft, rubbery body and a plastic head. The available Figit Friends include the purple Trend-Setting Willa, neon green Adventurous Sage, neon pink Sweetie-Pie Serafina and bright blue Sporty Logan. Each friend has its own characteristics and personality.
Figit Commands
The Figit Friends respond to over 30 different commands including jokes and going to sleep. Your child can ask her Figit Friend how she looks and questions like "Do you want to dance?" The Figit Friends will dance to your tunes or her own tunes. The smart robot can recognize the music beat and perform different dance moves accordingly. Each Figit Friends weighs about two pounds and has removable ears. Their faces and eyes light up, and they need five AA batteries.
Willa, the purple robot, is stylish and follows the latest trends. She enjoys chatting, singing and laughing. Willa is perfect for any child who may need help with her self-esteem. Sage, the green robot, has a positive attitude and loves to explore things. She is very chatting and enjoys talking about new television shows. Logan, the blue Figit Friend, like high technology things, animals and the outdoors. This Figit Friend can be your child's best friend and she is very encouraging. Serafina is the pink Figit Friend and loves to make people happy. The pink Figit Friend is a very popular choice.
Some commands to have your child say to her Figit Friend include "Dance with me," "Chat with me," "Tell me a joke" and "Good Night." When she tells her Figit Friend "Good night," the robot will say "Nighty, Nighty" and begin to snore. If the robot gives your child a compliment, tell her to respond by saying "Thank you." When the Figit Friend asks a question, some responses can include "yes," "no," "yeah," "okay" and "Sure." If the Figit Friend starts repeating itself, resetting or not understanding commands, replace the batteries. If the robot is having trouble understanding your child, make sure she sits the robot about two or three feet away from her and is not directly in the robot's face when giving commands.
If you are looking to find the perfect Christmas gift for your little one, consider getting her a Figit Friend. Find Figit Friends online, at retail stores and at most toy stores. These little robots cost approximately $40.
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as it hit the wall behind my head.
You could have said a lot of things,
but you just laughed instead.
I remember long days of ridicule,
cruel, vicious words you cast.
Those times we fought with each other,
how you would dredge up the past.
I remember long sleeve shirts in summer,
how makeup didn't cover the mark,
yet the bruises carried deeper then skin,
they stripped my spirit stark.
I remember those last days together,
how I loved and hated you.
I wonder now if you really comprehend,
the anguish you put me through?
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Taking Charge of Distribution Sales: 9 Proven Skills to Lead and Manage Your Sales Team
Gary T. Moore
Take about 3 minutes to hear directly from Author Gary Moore about why you should read this book. Whether you're an experienced sales manager who needs to brush up, or a new or less-experienced sales manager who needs exposure to what works in distribution today, this book will teach you the 9 critical sales management skills you need to successfully lead and manage your sales team.
Making Things Happen for Wholesaler-Distributors
The wholesale distribution industry makes things work in our economy, and distribution sales managers make things happen at wholesale distribution firms!
Sales management is a hands-on job that is subject to real-time performance appraisal. This appraisal is conducted daily by salespeople, customers, suppliers, and distributor general managers and owners. This book, by Gary T. Moore, provides real-world ideas, methods, and direction for distributor sales managers.
Whether you are a new wholesale distribution sales executive putting your system together or an experienced sales executive looking for new perspectives and ideas on the basics, this book offers specifics you can use immediately. They include
- Straightforward "how to" text on nine key sales management skills
- Templates and outlines you can adapt to your situation
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"We do what we understand, and no one understood those [subprime loans]," [Burke & Herbert Bank president] Burke explained. "We look dull and plodding."
"Because we are dull and plodding," said his brother, C.S. Taylor Burke III, senior executive vice president.
— "As Larger Banks Crumble, Local Firms See Rush", Washington Post 10/11/08
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Sean Philpott, MSB�06, PhD, acting director of the Center for Bioethics, is a regular commentator for WAMC Northeast Public Radio. His most recent segment (below), aired on February 21st. It addresses domestic abuse, given the news that famed Olympian and Paralympian Oscar Pistorius was arraigned on charges of murder in a South African court of law.
A public health researcher and ethicist by training, Dr. Philpott is also chair of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency�s Human Studies Review Board, which reviews all research involving human participants submitted to the EPA for regulatory purposes. He can be heard every other Thursday afternoon on WAMC. For a list of channel frequencies and past segments recorded by Dr. Philpott, visit: www.wamc.org.
Protecting the Victims of Domestic Violence
Last Friday, famed Olympian and Paralympian Oscar Pistorius was arraigned on charges of murder in a South African court of law. Nicknamed the 'Blade Runner' after the carbon fiber blades that this double-amputee uses to run, Mr. Pistorius is accused of fatally shooting his 30-year-old girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Ms. Steenkamp's death may have been the result of a tragic accident. Home invasions are common in South Africa, and Oscar may have mistaken her for an intruder.
Sadly, it is also possible (even likely) that Reeva's death is the result of a premediated or passionate act of violence. According to preliminary reports, the police in South Africa have been called to Mr. Pistorius' house on more than one occasion to deal with domestic abuse complaints.
Also known as intimate partner violence, domestic violence is sadly commonplace in the US and around the world. It can take several forms, from physical and sexual assault to emotional and verbal abuse. Victims may also be subject to more passive or covert forms of abuse, such as neglect or economic deprivation.
More often than not, women are the primary victims. A recent survey of 16,000 people by the US Department of Justice found that nearly a quarter of women have been abused by a spouse or partner. The number of American women who are the victims of domestic violence is likely far greater, as the survey asked only about physical or sexual assault. It did not examine some of the more insidious forms of intimate partner violence like verbal, emotion and psychological abuse.
This is not to say that men cannot be victims of domestic violence as well. In the same Justice Department survey, over 7% of men reported a history of abuse. However, women are far more likely to be harmed or killed as a result of domestic violence. Data are spotty, but domestic violence appears to the leading cause of injury among women aged 15 to 45. It is estimated that 1,000 to 1,600 American women die each year from injuries sustained at the hands of an abuser. Many suicides may also be the result of domestic abuse; in one study of women who attempted suicide, researchers found that nearly a third reported a history of intimate partner violence.
Rates of domestic violence also differ by race and ethnicity. In the African-American community, for example, intimate partner violence occurs at a rate that is 35% higher overall. The statistics for Native American women are even more disturbing. Sixty percent of American Indian and Alaska Native women will be physically assaulted in their lifetime. Thirty-five percent will be raped.
The consequences of domestic violence are far reaching. In addition to the lives lost to domestic violence, it costs the American health care system nearly $5 billion a year to treat injuries sustained as a result of abuse. Economic productivity also suffers, with over two million workdays lost when abuse victims must take sick leave to recuperate. Many abuse victims lose their jobs and some even lose their homes as a result; research suggests that domestic violence is the primary cause of homelessness for half of the homeless women in the United States.
Combating domestic violence has proven to be difficult, in part because victims are often reluctant to press charges or to seek medical care. Even when they do, law enforcement agencies and health care providers may be loathe to interfere. For too long, domestic abuse has been viewed as a private matter to be handled within the family.
That is changing, albeit slowly. While police have been reluctant to intervene in domestic disputes in the past, for example, nearly half of US states now have policies that mandate arrest of the perpetrators of domestic abuse, regardless of whether or not a police officer witnessed the crime; the remaining 26 states that lack such laws will hopefully pass them soon. More and more medical schools are also training doctors and nurses recognize and address domestic abuse in their patients.
But while progress is being made at the state level, a coordinated federal response to the domestic violence epidemic is somewhat lacking. One key piece of federal legislation is the Violence Against Women Act, signed into law by then President Bill Clinton in 1994. The Act provides for federal investigation and prosecution of violent crimes against women. It also provides for a coordinated community response to domestic abuse via grant funding and support offered by the federal Office on Violence Against Women, including money to help the states implement mandatory arrest policies.
In recent years, however, some in Congress have tried to gut the law or have refused to reauthorize it. Some legislators object to provisions that would extend the Act's protections to same-sex couples or undocumented workers. Others reject the inclusion of American Indians living in reservations, which would give tribal authorities jurisdiction over crimes involving non-native Americans on tribal lands. These objections come despite the fact that intimate partner violence is common among these three groups.
Whatever the root cause for these objections -- legal concerns about the adequacy of tribal courts or ideological opposition to protecting the health and well being of lesbians and illegal immigrants -- these politicians are doing themselves and the American public a grave disservice. It's time to renew the Violence Against Women Act and extend its protections to all. Domestic violence is a problem that affects us all. All victims, be they gay or straight, white or Native American, a US born citizen or an undocumented worker, deserve the full protection and support of the government.
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Lockheed Martin Corp. is laying off 145 workers in two upstate New York plants.
The company notified 80 employees on Wednesday at its Electronics Park plant in the Syracuse suburb of Salina and another 65 at its facility in Owego, near Binghamton. The layoffs are part of a nationwide cutback of 587 people.
Most of the layoffs will be effective in two weeks. Affected employees will be offered undisclosed severance benefits and outplacement services.
Most employees in Owego will work their last shift on Nov. 20. The facility, which handles electronic systems, mission systems and sensors, and ship and aviation systems, will have 2,600 employees once the layoffs are complete.
The company said in both instances the cuts were necessary to address unclear program funding, delays in contract awards and a competitive marketplace.
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Most of the fantastic stories about dragons originate from the mythology. This theme is of the vast interest for people and that is why the legends about these fascinating creatures are in our heads, we visualize them in our drawings, sculptures. The imagination realm of dragons shows us them as mostly ferocious creatures that are unique. Frequently, dragons are painted as the fabulous monsters that are huge than any reptile in the animal world. It is really gigantic creature with wings, lion's claws, scaly skin that breaths fire flames. They can be of different colors, it depends on the nature of the dragon, but some of them possess chameleon power and can change the color of their skin. Being the beasts of the evil nature, they are bloodthirsty. They attack everyone who reaches them and even those who come in their pass. It is believed that their inhabitation is somewhere in the depth of the ocean or in the mountains. No one knows exactly the nature of these beasts breathing flame with the poison on the end of the tail, most facts about them are imaginary. Still, we ofen refer to this fantastic theme, use the symbol of dragon that has the meaning of the strength and power.
This collection of awesome images will open your eyes to what dragons are. Perhaps, it will encourage you to imagine your own dragon of some special sort, the one that is the figment of your imagination.
Title: Karnun
Author: Jean-Sebastien Rossbac
Software: Painter, Photoshop
Portfolio here
Here is the warrior dragon. This monstrous creature serves its master and it is the emanation of the chaos and bloody war. Wherever and whenever the desperate struggles take place it is there, dangerous and ruthless.
Title: The Marked Traveller
Author: Kirsi Salonen
Software: Painter, Photoshop
Portfolio here
Here is the master of dragons, the person of the supreme power who can rule the will of two mighty dragons. These creatures serve him and carry out any kind of orders and it doesn't matter whether these orders are of the ill nature.
Title: Dragon
Author: tahra
Portfolio here
The image of the dragon raises scary impressions: its mouth is filled with long sharp teeth, the eyes are radiating fear, its tail accumulates energy and flashes fire. It has come out of nowhere and it is the morbid dangerous creature.
Title: Dragon Back Warrior
Author: liquidd
Portfolio here
When the symbol of a dragon is used in tattoos, it speaks for the inner strength and the power of its owner. Not each person dares to make such kind of tattoo, because it presumes a certain degree of boldness. This original tattoo shows the stunning dragon that emerges from the image.
Title: The Awakening
Author: Amir Salehi
Software: Photoshop
Portfolio here
This beautiful piece of painting depicts the awakening of the dragon. The dusky lightning and the diffused beams of the sun create the mysterious atmosphere of this very moment. In a few moments this creature will gain its strength and will become even more dangerous.
Title: Dragon Skeleton
Author: Ahyicodae
Portfolio here
This image depicts the structure of the dragon skeleton. Here we can see everything in details: the bones of the large wings, thick legs, strong tail and the scull. This fantastic rendering of the dragon is worth seeing and studying.
Title: Wax Dragon
Author: Navate
Portfolio here
The incredible image of the girl and her dragon! In each of us there is some creature of the ill nature, a dragon or something like that. Some of us let it out, others hide in the darkest sides of the soul, but it still exists there. This vicious creature has been tamed by the woman and as we see they have become inseparables.
Title: Dragon Head
Author: eic
Portfolio here
Looking at this image you feel the sense of the imminent danger. This dragon turns its head towards us and shows the scary appearance. Its vicious nature that is seen in these furious eyes can scary any person. The stunning and impressive image!
Title: First Lesson
Author: Kerem Beyit
Software: Photoshop
Portfolio here
This image renders the first lesson of flying. The huge dragon is sitting on the cliff and observes the little one that makes the first attempts to fly. Encouragement, self-believe, any fear and it will fly in the sky. It is only the first lesson and there will be a lot of them in the future.
Title: Dragon
Author: akizhao
Portfolio here
This piece of work is interpenetrated with the gloomy mood. The scary dragon in the foreground, the awful atmosphere created with the dark colors and the illusion of mist everywhere create the stunning impression. Great and somber pic!
Title: Hercules vs Hydra
Author: Kerem Beyit
Software: Photo-Paint
Portfolio here
This illustration shows us the scene from the Greek mythology – the bloody fight between Hercules and Hydra. This dragon of 8 heads is one of the most powerful. It is impossible to kill it in a moment, because each time one of the heads is slashed, the new one grows.
Title: Revised Dragon
Author: Eaten Corpse
Software: Zbrush, Corel Painter
Portfolio here
The dangerous an bloody dragon is effectively and directly displayed in this image. Its fearless eyes, blood on the scaly skin and the awesome appearance create the stunning impression. The author has depicted it with all his maturity.
Title: Rocza and Loiosh
Author: Kerem Beyit
Software: Photoshop
Portfolio here
This illustration pictures two fantastic dragons that look like fantastic creatures from the fairy tale. Looking at them you can't believe into their evil nature. The creatures like these should be kind and good, but of course powerful as all dragons. Great and pleasant to eye pic!
Title: Serpent Charmer
Author: Marek Hlavaty
Software: Photoshop
Portfolio here
This fantastic creature is the blue-colored dragon with two strong wings and serpentine body with smooth leathery skin. It can incinerate with the breath of fire. Its eyes change the color that depends on the mood of this dragon.
This extreme collection is full of scary images of various dragons. Hope, you have found here your own interpretation of these monstrous creatures.


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London attractions: Toad Hall! at the Scoop
Published: Friday 6th of August 2010
Families making their way their way to the capital can enjoy some open-air theatre for things to do in London.
The Scoop will be transformed into the world of Toad Hall as theatre group Steam Industry steps into the limelight to stage their version of the classic.
Toad Hall! is a musical take on Kenneth Grahame's Wind in the Willows and has been scripted as family entertainment.
Visitors will no doubt spot the uncanny similarity between the protagonist of the play and London mayor Boris Johnson.
Speaking to Whatsonstage.com, Director Phil Willmott said: "It's going to be great fun to perform Mr Toad's adventures for families, beside Boris' City Hall HQ.
"People keep spotting similarities between these charismatic, fun loving, posh boys and I think he'll even enjoy the comparison."
Families can also add a trip to the Kew Gardens to add a bit of picnic fun to their day out in London as well as enjoy the spectacular summer festival.
Discover more for less with a London sightseeing pass.
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London attractions: Learn about waterways and ice cream at London Canal Museum
Thursday 31st of January 2013 London Canal Museum is one of the most unique museums tourists will come across in the English capital.
Glide by London attractions on a Thames River Cruise
Thursday 31st of January 2013 There are plenty of different options when it comes to sightseeing in London.
Delve into the history of cars at London Motor Museum for things to do in London
Thursday 31st of January 2013 People seeking things to do in London could visit the London Motor Museum's impressive collection.
London attractions: Discover the early 19th century at the Fan Museum
Thursday 31st of January 2013 The Fan Museum offers visitors another way to view the turbulent early 19th century in Europe.
London attractions: Visit the medieval Jewel Tower
Tuesday 29th of January 2013 The Jewel Tower is one of just two remaining buildings from the medieval palace of Westminster.
Enjoy London attractions from a Bateaux London Restaurant Cruise
Monday 28th of January 2013 Diners on a Bateaux London Restaurant Cruise can enjoy delicious food against a breathtaking backdrop of London attractions.
London attractions: Visit the moving exhibitions of the Jewish Museum
Sunday 27th of January 2013 People who have always been interested in Jewish culture in Britain should not pass up on the chance to visit London's Jewish Museum.
London attractions: Learn about the iconic guardsmen at the London Guards Museum
Saturday 26th of January 2013 The London Guards Museum is a great option for people who want to learn more of the eye-catching soldiers stationed outside Buckingham Palace.
Learn about Fate, Hope & Charity at the Foundling Museum for things to do in London
Friday 25th of January 2013 A moving exhibition entitled Fate, Hope & Charity opens today (January 25th) at the Foundling Museum, and will run until May 19th.
Sporting London attractions: Take a tour of Lords Cricket Ground
Thursday 24th of January 2013 People looking for things to do in London could opt for a tour of Lords Cricket Ground - the spiritual home of cricket.
London attractions: Take part in London Wetland Centre's winter activities
Wednesday 23rd of January 2013 The cold outside does not mean people cannot enjoy the great outdoors.
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Father's Heart Ministries is a wonderful mission. They serve food to the homeless. They also serve at risk teens in the east village by providing tutoring, weeknight programs to keep them off the streets, and job training in their ice cream shop . This mission is essential to the community. Keep up the good work!! Blessings.
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