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Flyte and Barker was a broomstick manufacturing company. They released the Twigger 90 in 1990.
Flyte is obviously a play on the word "flight", while "barker" refers to the bark on a tree, which talks about the materials that a broomstick is made from. It is also possibly a play on the phrase "barking mad", since the Twigger 90 was thought to be a broom for those "with more Galleons than sense."


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Meek Mill's debut hasn't even hit stores, and already the young rapper has a record label imprint.
During his performance at Philly's Power 99 Powerhouse concert on Friday (October 26) Mill announced Dream Chasers Records, which will feature Lee Mazin, Jahlil Beats, Louie V Gutta, and Goldie as its flagship artists.
Lee Mazin is a rapper from Philadelphia, like Meek Mill, and she recently dropped the LoveLEE mixtape. Louie V Gutta is a producer, songwriter, and recording artist from Philadelphia, and Jahlil Beats is a producer.
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3 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (14 oz.) can
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3 large eggs
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
HEAT oven to 300°F. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter in medium bowl; press firmly onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
BEAT cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer until fluffy. Add sweetened condensed milk at low speed; mix until smooth. Add eggs, lemon and orange peel and vanilla; mix just until blended. Pour filling into pan.
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- $2.6 million, or more than half, of this $4.9 million number was merely the non-cash write-up of a deferred tax asset, not actual earned income, and is thus misleading for the Company to use in its attempt to boost management's performance and credibility;
- $1.1 million of this $4.9 million came directly from life insurance proceeds, as stated by CFO Gary Levine on the December 13, 2012 earnings conference call; and
- North & Webster estimates that at least $1.34 million of this $4.9 million came from "stuffing the channel" as the Company freely admitted in a December 13, 2012 press release where President and Chief Executive Officer, Victor Dellovo, stated, "Looking ahead, we expect that the recording of royalties for nine E-2D planes in 2012 versus only five that we had expected for fiscal 2012 will create a difficult year-over-year comparison in fiscal 2013." The Company booked revenues from nine planes in 2012, and two in the 4 th quarter.
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NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- North & Webster, LLC ("North & Webster") issued a statement today expressing its disappointment with the Board of Directors of CSP Inc. (NasdaqGM: CSPI) ("CSP" or the "Company") for its apparent attempt to paint a rosier picture than reality of CSP's Fiscal 2012 fourth quarter results in a letter sent to the Company's stockholders on February 4, 2013. In the letter, CSP claims to have achieved $4.9 million in fourth quarter net income, but North & Webster believes these numbers do not hold up to scrutiny when you consider that:North & Webster would also like to correct the misleading statements by CSP about our practices. North & Webster has run three proxy contests and has successfully achieved board representation and pro-shareholder change in all three situations. These statements about us are a continuation of CSP's strategy to mislead stockholders and distract from the long history of poor performance at the Company.
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Somebodys going to win.
Either the 0-7 Eastern Oregon Mountaineers or the 0-7 Puget Sound Loggers will get their first football win of the season Saturday.
The game starts at 1 p.m. in Tacoma.
If Eastern is to win, third-string quarterback Aaron Hazel will be the man to lead his team. First-stringer Mark Hanrahan is still nursing a knee injury, and second-stringer Ruben Villa, who started Saturdays game against Whitworth, suffered a concussion in that game.
Hes out this week for precautionary reasons, said Eastern Oregon coach Rob Cushman, a Puget Sound alum. His headaches are basically gone.
That leaves the game to Hazel. The sophomore replaced Villa late in the third quarter against Whitworth and led the team the final 35 yards for Easterns third touchdown of the night, a 4-yard run by the quarterback.
Easterns defense then allowed two touchdown passes by Whitworth, and the Mountaineers lost a heartbreaker, 21-20.
Hazel has taken plenty of snaps this week, and Cushman has confidence in him.
He did some things Saturday, having been thrown into the battle like that, Cushman said. Were just trying to sort through what he does best (and) getting him ready to go at that level.
When youre the third-team guy you just dont get much work in practice. We just havent had a chance to really work with him, but thats what this weeks all about.
Eastern will again have a backup starting at fullback, with freshman Brian Morriss replacing Mike Kyle, who is also the teams punter and is out with a knee injury. Morriss ran for 45 yards against Whitworth.
Wide receiver Phil Nyby will punt this week, but he has a sore knee, too, so Hazel could get the call.
A lot of players are playing hurt this time of year, but Eastern has taken hits at key positions. Even so, Cushman likes the depth that his team has.
We didnt miss much when guys went in to fill some roles, Cushman said. You didnt even sense that we had all those injuries.
Puget Sound has had injuries as well. The Loggers running game has had one good game this season, but they present a solid defensive front and have been able to throw the ball effectively at times, Cushman said.
Predictably, Cushman thinks he has the better team.
Weve played much better more often than they have, but then again that doesnt mean anything, he said. Ive had a lot of other teams that have won more games that havent played as well as this team.


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The phone fee increase, which took effect yesterday, is the latest move by a major airline to boost back-end revenue amid soaring jet fuel prices, which is one of the biggest operating costs for commercial carriers.
"It's one of those things we were looking at and saying, 'wait a minute, why are we the odd man out,'" says Ed Martelle, spokesman for American.
The increased fee applies to passengers who need to call the American reservations number to book flights, as opposed to booking through the American Airlines website.
American joined other airlines in raising fares in recent weeks as the price of crude oil surged above $100 a barrel. Next to labor, jet fuel is one of the biggest costs for commercial airlines.
Last week, American reported a 2.2% increase in revenue passenger miles for February, compared with the same time period last year. The figures show that higher fares have not yet hurt passenger demand, but analysts have warned that passengers will eventually resist higher fares, which is one of the reasons airlines are imposing new fees for "ancillary" services.
Capacity, as measured by available seat miles, rose 3.1% compared with a year ago, however load factors, or the percentage of full planes fell slightly to 75.3% from 75.8%.
United and Delta Air Lines officials were not immediately available for comment.
US Airways charges a $25 fee for telephone reservations and there is no fee for making a reservation through its website.
Last week JetBlue raised fees for its Even More Legroom seats and for a second piece of checked luggage.
Last month, American was fined $90,000 by the Department of Transportation on Feb. 28 after an investigation showed they failed to disclose a $30 fee to passengers when they gave up their seats on overbooked flights.
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$25 to book a flight over the phone is totally rediculous. You should be more than happy to get our business. With $40 baggage fees, $25 phone fees, taxes, surcharges and travel insurance, a customer has spent hundreds in extras before getting off the ground. And then you question why the passengers don't like to fly or why we get upset when our flights are delayed or you lose our luggage ? ? ? Really ? ? ?March 10 2011 at 8:30 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply
I don't care about fee's like that, it was already a 20 dollar fee anyway. What really needs to be enforced and strictly, I might add, are the over weight people fees. I'm so damn sick of being smushed in a seat, unable to move, because the person next to me is so overweight. And they also might consider "hygiene" fee's as well. If you haven't taken a shower, you're charged an extra 20 so they can shower you prior to your flight.March 10 2011 at 6:22 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
I suspect the airlines will probably add a $20-25.00 aisle fee to our fares since we all have to use this portion of the plane.March 10 2011 at 6:08 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply
Another example of "capitalism gone nuts!"March 10 2011 at 3:34 PM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down Reply
Another example of "capitalism gone nuts!"March 10 2011 at 3:30 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Another example of nutz going over to capitalismMarch 10 2011 at 8:12 PM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down Reply
just a tax against seniors who are the least able to book on line.March 10 2011 at 1:09 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply
With gas prices soaring, airline costs are not the only thing that will go up...food, hard goods, services, etc. Get you money ready for the big change Obama promised.March 10 2011 at 12:25 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply
Whats next.. A $ 25.00 fee if you talk to the flight person, $15.00 fee if you talk to the person in the row behind or next to youMarch 10 2011 at 11:01 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply
Just another perfect example why I don't fly...EVER!March 10 2011 at 9:22 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply
Thats why we dont fly delta airways. (SCABair)March 10 2011 at 8:57 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply
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I wish to make a point: do not criticize something good only because it is not perfect. Already, a lot of below average and substandard stuff is there, and a good effort needs to be encouraged.
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A half floor, nearly 2000 Sq.ft. unit features a state of the art chef's kitchen with rosewood cabinets, luxurious spa bathrooms with Zuma bathtubs, washer/dryer, central control system, central heat and A/C, blackout/solar electric shades, and beautiful white-oak floors. One Madison Park offers luxurious five star hotel-worthy amenities, including 24 hour doorman and onsite concierge.
Designed by Cetra/Ruddy, this dramatic slender 57-story residential skyscraper changed Manhattan's silhouette forever in 2009. The building's prime location, high-end design and finishes, floor plans and unprecedented views offer one of a kind appeal to the most discerning buyers.
Located in the center of Flatiron/Gramercy, One Madison Park is just a step away from numerous subway lines, high-end boutiques on lower Fifth Avenue, top restaurants like Eleven Madison, SD26, Ilili, Gramercy Tavern and the gourmet marketplace, Eataly.
One Madison Park, once called one of the hottest and most exclusive new developments in the city, is now waiting for the reorganization plan submitted by Related and HFZ to finish the building's common space and more amenity areas. This is a very unique opportunity to purchase the building's first resale unit before One Madison Park is fully completed and becomes the most iconic address in Downtown Manhattan.
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Naughty Dog's Plan For Uncharted 3 Multiplayer: Best Ever?
Oh, Uncharted. I wish I could quit you. but I can't… and I won't. You love it. We love it. Most of us have spent far, far too many hours with Nathan Drake, which is why we were ecstatic when we found out the final night of this week's Los Angeles leg of Sony's Worldwide Studio tour focused solely on the upcoming Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception. The chance to preview arguably the most anticipated game of 2011, 6 months before release? Hell jeah fool!
Cool your jets homies, because it wasn't quite like that. We were among dozens who attended the Uncharted: Drake's Deception event, and though a little short on the uptake, we soon remembered that the theme of the week was the multiplayer aspect of each of the games we previewed. We'd already seen Ratchet and Clank: all 4 One, Resistance 3 and the new Twisted Metal, but based on what Naughty Dog is promising will be in their game, the Uncharted 3 multiplayer presentation showed perhaps the greatest promise.
We entered the studio, just north of Chinatown, and were hotboxed into a small area with dozens of other journalists. It was hot, crowded, full of dorky dudes (ourselves included), and the sound system was… wonky. We had to squint to see Naughty Dog's spokesman and lean our ears to hear him, but we can't help but wonder if the point was to simulate the typical Uncharted setting. Hot, sweaty, a total sausage fest. Whatever. We were treated to the new Uncharted 3 Multiplayer Trailer and then to Naughty Dog's plan for
world multiplayer domination. They claimed they were out to make the best possible multiplayer experience – and while we readily admit that no one plays Uncharted for the multiplayer, after seeing their presentation (and experiencing Uncharted 3 multiplayer hands-on). we think they might actually be onto something.
Here's a few of the highlights they spoke on during their presentation.
* Capturing the cinematic experience of the game.
They described their desire to make the multiplayer as close to the cinematic experience of the single player campaign as possible. To that end, they've created co-op scenarios intended to put the online gamer into that mode. According to their presentation, the multiplayer game mechanics are essentially ported wholesale from the single player campaign. Climbing, diving and fighting are intended to be identical to the main game. They claim to aim for total immersion, and to player progression similar to the in-game accumulation of Playstation trophies. Sounds great. We approve.
* New Features.
We'll cover the nuts and bolts in our Hands-on, but we can report that during their presentation, Naughty Dog took pains to note how popular the Uncharted 2 Multiplayer was, but admitted several problems players complained about, particularly balance. Apparently, a lot of players complained about being completely blown out during play. They vowed to fix this for Uncharted 3. To fix it, they've added a dramatic new mode to multiplayer team deathmatch. Their solution was the introduction of power play – now, if one team seems to be losing, and badly, the game rules will change, giving that team the chance to earn points by killing as many of their opponents as possible. By their admission, it won't compensate for a terrible team, but given somewhat competent players, it evens the score enough to take the frustration out of the online experience.
The new features include additional semi-do-overs, like extra time if two teams are nearly tied at the end of a match. Minutes will be added to give the losing team the chance to catch up. That might sound like a cheat, but as someone prone to getting my ass handed to me online, I definitely approve. Other new features include the ability for players to join a game already in progress, a new booster system that includes new powerups (both found, and purchased), and co-op missions that require real cooperation by team members. Best of all, the multiplayer will support splitscreen play on a single TV. As they put it, "You can have that couch experience" that console owners enjoyed back in the day. Of all the advances they touted, this was the one that pricked our ears the most.
* Customizable features
Possibly the biggest change, one our hands-on reviewer actually got to experience, is the vastly increased amount of customization available for multiplayer gamers. These features include moddable weapons, the ability to customize your player character, and to choose your load-out weapon set. Whatever your preference, as far as they're claiming, each player will be able to make their multiplayer experience entirely unique. That's actually a big deal; most multiplayer features have a tremendous amount of things to do but not so much individualization. We won't know for certain until the game goes gold but if even half of what they promised ends up in the final game, it's going to be a big deal.
* Increased social experience.
Possibly the biggest new feature they touted during their presentation was the commitment to total immersion in social networking. Facebook being the biggest, but they also touted YouTube, featuring Uncharted TV. Uncharted TV will showcase enhanced cinema mode, recording individual players' battles and featuring the best kills and battles on YouTube on a weekly basis (assuming you've agreed to have yourself recorded).
We won't know anything for several months, but just seeing what they've promised, we're looking extremely forward to finally getting our hands on the finished product. It's safe to say that Uncharted fans who might not feel that there's a point to a multiplayer feature in their beloved game might find instead that they have a whole new reason to keep coming back. It remains to be seen if Naughty Dog's ambitious plans are fully realized, but just based on what we heard in their presentation, we've been drooling for days. November can't come soon enough.


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Analyst Predicts GTA V Will Sell 25 Million Copies
The GTA V announcement has already done wonders for Take-Two's stock, as it's jumped 6% since the announcement. That's not too surprising, as one analyst, Arvind Bhatia, predicts that the game will see sales of as much as 25 million.
Retailers are pretty pumped, too. An HMV rep seems positively pumped the hell up about it when discussing the topic with MCV:
Any new launch activity involving GTA is bound to be a fantastic development that would inject huge excitement into the games market for fans, retailers and media alike – as we're already seeing.
So apparently everyone thinks this is going to be an epically large event, and I can't really blame them for that; I'm pretty pumped, too.
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Teeth Dreams
Majority of teeth dreams are usually revolved around themes of teeth missing, pulling, breaking or rotting. These types of dreams are usually very vivid almost like you just experienced a nightmare. According to many dream experts teeth are more common with adults then children because there might be some relation between teeth and age. Not all teeth dreams symbolize age and getting old, depending the symbols, location, people and mood can have a different analysis . At dream dictionary.org we have an active Forum where you can submit your teeth dream so it can be analyzed by our professional dream analysts.
Types of Teeth Dreams:
Pulling Teeth:
This type of dream can be interpreted differently depending the context of the events that surround it. The key word here in the dream is "pulled", so that might be an indication that something needs to come out. Teeth are in the mouth so its possible that it could be related to speaking. It could also be related to pulling yourself too hard in some situation or event in your life. If somebody else is pulling at your teeth it could suggest they want to get something out of you. Some have experience teeth dreams if they fear the dentist and have a tooth ache.
Rotting Teeth:
Rotting teeth dreams are said to be the most common that we experience once in our life time. It is said that these type of dreams symbolizes our anxieties and fears that we may be building up inside us for too long and could be more visible. It is possible that this type of dream could be revolved with your image and how you may think others perceive you. The definition of rotting says anything that becomes damaged, weakened, or useless because of decay. Can you relate this to anything in your life right now? Could this be an indication of how you speak to others? Can it suggest that you need to see a dentist? Writing down as much information as you can remember about your teeth dream will help because these symbols usually come across as metaphors.
Broken /Chipped Teeth:
Can this dream imply aspects of yourself that needs to be corrected? Broken teeth are visible, so could this be a metaphor on this problem being noticeable to others and yourself? You might need to do some digging trying to figure out what might be broken internally that has an effect externally. Is it possible that some aspects in you're life needs repairing right now? The people in you're teeth dream could imply that it could be directed at them. If someone is breaking your teeth that could imply an outside force that could be trying to break you down. It could also be possible that your mouth may be getting you into some trouble. Some say that when they experience broken teeth dream could relate to how they feel about there image. Depending on the context of the dream it varies so that's why it might be helpful to join our forum and write down your broken/teeth dream so it can be interpreted by are dream specialists.
Falling Teeth:
As bizarre as this dream may be don't be alarmed because it's quite common. Falling teeth points to all of our worries and anxieties that surround us in life and not being in control. If you are under a lot of pressure and is worried about the outcome its possible this dream may appear. To better understand you're dream trying to remember as much information might help you decode it properly. You need to figure out who was with you, the mood of the dream and how you felt. Below are some suggestions of what you're dream could imply based on peoples own experience.
* Stressed about your job situation.
* Fear of being impotent
* Afraid looking stupid in front of people
* Stress about looking older/trying to stay young
* Have you lied to somebody
* Lacking power at work or relationship.
Crumbling Teeth:
Crumbling teeth dreams could suggest your fear of getting old. Our dream symbols act as metaphors so when you see your teeth suddenly crumbling it hits at your age and how you perceive yourself. Nobody wants to get old that why dreams of this nature have such a profound effect on us at a later age. It could be possible that this is how you feel about your life right now. Do you feel in any way in you're life where you are falling or crumbling apart?
Losing Your Teeth:
Losing your teeth could be an indication that your stress and anxiety levels could be to high in your life right now and needs to be fixed. These types of dreams can be somewhat tricky to translate because you might have to face aspect of yourself you could be ignoring.
*Attachment Issues (trying to hold on to something)
*Fear of letting go to something that was part of your life for a long time.
*Afraid of failing
*You dread the feeling of embarrassment
*You may feel a lack of control in your relationship
* Is it possible you set your goals to high and they are crashing down
*What are you afraid to loose
*Are you trying to cover up something
*Afraid of losing your money or the feeling of being abandoned.
False Teeth:
Experiencing false teeth in you're dream might suggest breaking rules or lying. Can you recall saying or doing something that ended up hurting somebody lately? Did you tell a secret where you were told not to tell? Did you say something that was inappropriate? Are you telling the truth? Is something you said now coming back to haunt you? Do you feel like you are living a false image and lying to others?
Spitting Out Teeth:
Dreams of this nature are common and vivid usually among older people because it might revolve around losing our looks and image. In today's society we fear getting old and grey and there is a lot of emphasis on staying young. Another dream translation for spitting out teeth might imply, admitting to something you may have held back in life that is causing you stress. Some people have experienced illness in the family when they have dreams about there teeth falling out.
Analyzing Your Teeth Dreams:
Even though teeth dreams can be somewhat scary there is a message to be taught in everyone. Dreams of this nature implies that we are not paying attention to what need to be fixed in our daily life's and it is coming out in this form. The dreams might continue if you sweep the issue under the rug. Keeping a dream journal over time help you remember your dreams in more detail and will help you pin point where the problem is coming from. The more you remember the easier it is to find the answer. Come to our new active dream forum where you and thousands of dream members write down their dreams to be analyzed by our professionals.
Teeth Dreams & Death:
There seems to be a strange coalition between teeth dreams and death. Many have reported that when they lose there teeth in a dream somebody close to them dies. There has been some cases reported in our dream forum and in books.
Different Perspectives On Teeth Dreams:
Did you know that teeth dream have been recorded thousands of years ago. Teeth are one of the most common dream symbols out there and the most searched. People have been getting these dreams for thousand of years and can be dated back for as long as we are able to remember our dreams. In the Greek culture dreaming about teeth or loosing your teeth suggests somebody in your family will be sick or somebody close to you. The Chinese say that when your teeth fall out means your telling lies and being deceitful. Long ago it has been said that teeth falling out represents money and financial loss. The question is what do you think?


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Home Depot (HD) management told investors it's turned a corner as the hardware chain showed its first quarterly profit growth in more than three years and announced it will hike dividends. But executives issued a conservative outlook for the year, saying housing is not out of the woods yet.The nation's largest home improvement chain reported net income of $342 million during the fourth quarter, compared to a loss of $54 million for the same period a year ago. Earnings per share of 18 cents beat analysts' expectations of 16 cents per share, according to Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate. Net income for the year rose to $2.66 billion, up from $2.26 billion in 2008; earnings per share of $1.57 cents were up 17.2% from 2008.
It was the first year-over-year quarterly profit growth for the chain since the third quarter of 2006. Management announced it will increase the dividend payout by 5%, the first time since 2006, and step up share repurchases as it generates more excess cash. But the company followed that up with a modest outlook for sales and profits growth in 2010.
"We're not expecting a robust recovery," said CFO Carol Tome. Home Depot projects sales growth of 2.5% and earnings growth of 15% for the year. Sales growth will be "flattish" in the first half and pick up in the second half, said Tome.
Those comments mirrored rival Lowe's Cos. (LOW), which reported better-than-expected results on Monday, and also issued conservative guidance to investors.
The housing market has stopped its "dramatic" decline, said Home Depot CEO Frank Blake, but the economy is still fragile. Home Depot's comparable sales were up 1.2% in the fourth quarter, thanks to international sales growth, but were down 1.1% for the U.S. stores. For the year, comparable sales were down 6.6% and down 6.2% in the U.S. alone.
"The housing industry remains at distressed levels ... and our pro customers are still under pressure," Blake said.
Home Depot has seen improvement in big-ticket sales, but sales in areas dominated by contractors and building professionals, such as lumber, remain below average, said Craig Menear, executive vice president of merchandising. Transactions over $900, which make up 20% of sales, were down less than 1% year-over-year in the fourth quarter, compared to double-digit percentage declines in previous quarters. In that price range, there has been strength in areas involved in home repairs, such as appliances, water heaters and windows, as well as installation sales, he said.
Meanwhile, do-it-yourself repairs and small projects continued to grow, as home owners tinker. Home Depot's volume of transactions under $50, which makes up another 20% of sales, rose 3.2% in the fourth quarter, said Menear. Sales are strong in areas involved in simple decor projects, such as ceramic tiles, bath fixtures and paint, he said. The average sale in 2009 was $50.01, down 1.7% from the year before.
Home Depot has been undergoing a renovation of its own over the last three years, trying to upgrade stores and rein in costs. The executives said they are starting to see results in increased customer satisfaction scores and market share.
This year will be a transitional one, said Blake. He admitted the 2010 outlook "doesn't sound very exciting, but we've been waiting for this transition for a long time."
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The "Arab spring," credited with beginning at the end of 2010, has involved civil uprisings in 18 countries, the removal of five heads of state, and waves of populist resistance in countries far from the Middle East, including our own. It's hard to keep track. There are few people better equipped to help make sense of it all than Stephen Zunes, PhD, one of the foremost U.S. scholars of Middle East affairs and of strategic nonviolent action.
Dr. Zunes will speak in Textor 102 on Wednesday, April 16, 7:00 p.m., on "Democracy Uprisings in the Middle East: Victories and Setbacks."
A prolific writer and frequent guest on politically oriented radio and TV shows in the USA and abroad, Stephen Zunes is a professor of politics and international studies at the University of San Francisco. He will discuss particularly the precarious political situations in Tunisia, Egypt, Iran, Syria, and Palestine.
Students are especially encouraged to attend and join in the Q&A following the lecture.
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Being led by the Holy Spirit, in synergy with the Holy Traditions of the Church, and understanding the Ecclesiastical Reality of our church structure, we tackle the day-to-day operation of our church with two major groups:
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May 13 Birthday Horoscope
The Year Ahead
Forecast for May 2007 to May 2008
The Sun squares Saturn and Neptune at the time of your birthday this year. Saturn and Neptune's influences are contradictory. While a part of you is attempting to see things for what they are, another part of you is hanging onto dreams and ideals. Some disillusionments and reality shifts are bound to be a part of your life this year. Reversals tend to open up new possibilities and perhaps more rewarding paths, however.
Mercury in creative aspect with Saturn, and advances in intellectual and mental pursuits are likely, as you make steady progress that has long-lasting results.
The desire to expand and explore is very strong this year. Freedom is what you seek, and how you deal with this issue is the key to how this influence will play out. If you recognize your need for changes in key areas of your life and adapt accordingly, this can be an exciting year of discovery. However, if you resist change and insist on keeping things status quo, you are bound to feel very restless, tense, and rebellious. Still, making healthy changes should be the focus--change for the sake of change is not what you should be concentrating on. Do your best to think before you leap. Situations in your life that seem to curtail your freedom could be hard to handle now. Spontaneity, not impulsiveness, is the key to success this year.
You are likely to push yourself hard in order to go after what you want this year. Delays and obstacles will arrive, but you are able to overcome them and turn them into positives. This year, you are likely to tackle projects that you would have never attempted before. It is a strong year for steady progress with mental pursuits and for stabilizing your relationships with younger people.
2008 will be a Number One year for you. Ruled by the Sun. This is a year of action. The seeds you plant now, you will reap later. Others might find you less sociable, as you are busier than ever and you focus on your activities and your needs. Still, you are outgoing and your initiative is stronger than ever. Advice - Stand alone, take action, start fresh, express independence.
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Anthony Di Renzo, associate professor of writing, will be interviewed on the radio show Out of Bounds (May 3 and 4). He and host Tish Pearlman will discuss his most recent book Trinàcria: A Tale of Bourbon Sicily.
This historical novel, praised by critics on both sides of the Atlantic, chronicles the destruction of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies during the Italian Revolution. Fittingly, the interview will be aired on the anniversary of Giuseppe Garibaldi's expedition to Sicily.
Air Date
Sunday May 4, 11:30 AM:
WSKG-FM (89.3 Binghamton, 90.9 Ithaca 91.7 Cooperstown/Oneonta, 91.1 Corning/Elmira, 88.7 Hornell/Alfred)
Live Stream: WSKG.org
Di Renzo also will give a reading: 3:00 PM Saturday, May 10 at Buffalo Street Books (215 North Cayuga Street, Ithaca). Copies of Trinàcria are available at the Ithaca College Book Store and Buffalo Street Books or may be may ordered online from Guernica Editions.
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Despite my advance years I am a novice gardener. I am advised to lift my begonias, wait for the foliage to die, remove the excess earth, sprinkle with BULB DUST, wrap individually and store in a cool dry place until next spring.
What is BULB DUST? Google searches have not been much help and staring at shelves in garden centres has been equally unrewarding.
Any help or advice would be much appreciated.
I should imagine bulb dust is an anti fungal powder.
Thanks nutcullet. So I should have found it in the garden centre?
Isn't it flowers of sulphur?-this is just from memory-can't say I have ever bothered.
You'll find some anti fungal something for storing tubers etc. I've never used it but I don't grow anything I'd have to lift for winter.
This is the only reference that came up when I did a search so I wouldn't think it's much used.
So what do you do then Ernie (why do I have a mental picture of Benny Hill?)?
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I would just dry them off as you have been doing and store -dry peat -newspaper-as long as they don't get damp-cool,dry, and frost free
Watch out for the dreaded weevil grub
Is that the horrible red thing which tries to kill my lilies?
I'm tempted to add a mothball to the box where they are going to be stored.
Do I have to check them through this dormant period?
Thanks so much both of you.
That is lily beetle
Vine weevil grubs-small creamy things with brown heads -often found in containers-they eat roots and have a tendency to burrow into begonia corms
An occasional inspection is always a good idea-can you still get mothballs?
JUst dry them off, When they are dry and the foliage ahs wilted it will break off at the corm. I then get as much compost as possible off, check for grubs. To prevent fungus infection you can shake a little yellow sulphur on them. I line a box/seed tray with newspaper, space them out on tray , then tuck them up with more newspaper and keep them in a frost free place - garage shelf. Usually i forget about them, based on fact less I interfere the more likely they are to grow!!
The horrible red thing is lily beetle, its griubs also lodge in the lily bulbs.
I enjoy every aspect of gardening, even the hard work bits, but wish it didn't have to involve the creepy crawly things!
Yes I have bought them fairly recently, but my husband just told me to google Derris dust and I'm now not sure whether they should still be available. I have several friends who have retired in the last few years and have discovered that their old work suits have been totally invaded.
Don't want to tempt fate but haven't had a spider in the bathroom since I undid the bath panel and threw a couple underneath! .... and now you are all going to hate me!
Some people swear by conkers as well for keeping spiders out of the house
Derris dust was withdrawn a few years back
yellow sulphur powder has also been withdrawn/
You can still buy flowers of sulphur-Amazon just for one example
Okay. I sort of sprayed some newspaper with fly spray, then dusted corms off, inspected (not sure that these old eyes would have noticed too much unless they wiggled at me!), individually wrapped each in newspaper, then put them in big brown paper bags with a moth ball thrown in.
Don't hold your breaths but I'll let you know the rate of attrition next spring.
Thamks so much for your help..


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The Financial Reporting Review Panel has pronounced itself pleased overall with the first returns prepared under IFRS.
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P4 of Jolly Roger - You call that "Pro"?!
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This is a little bit higher on the notorious hooking pitch [P4] of Jolly Roger - click the link to see another photo.
See that little blob of aluminum I'm holding? That's a #2 head. When they get this big (yeah, that's "big" for Jolly Roger), you can at least get 'em started with the end of your hammer. But you'll need your dulled chisel to really paste those little buggers home!
I was actually feeling pretty good at this point - have a look at what's beneath me! Nothing but duct-taped talon hooks on screamers between me and my belayer.
Aaaaaahhhhhhh - #2 head - it's bomber, dude!
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May 3, 2016
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- Double-amputee sprinter Oscar
Pistorius has won the right to compete for a place in the Beijing
Olympics. The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that the 21-year-old
South African is eligible to race against able-bodied athletes.
Friday's verdict overturns a ban imposed by the IAAF, which said
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CAS said the unanimous ruling goes into effect immediately. Pistorius still must reach a qualifying time to run in the individual 400 meters at the Beijing Games. However, he can be picked for the South African relay squad without qualifying.
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Why you may not be able to try the new SweeTango apple
At the farmers market today I asked my apple guru Dave Reid what he knew about SweeTango. This is the apple variety that's getting a lot of press as the successor to the phenomenal (in terms of popularity and taste) Honeycrisp.
The SweeTango was developed by the University of Minnesota.
Dave said he wouldn't be growing them anytime soon and told me about the "club variety" concept, something I hadn't known about. To plant certain varieties, growers have to join a club, which is where the name comes from.
After the unexpected success of the Pink Lady apple, Dave told me, brand owners started controlling some new varieties to prevent overplanting. Not everyone can join the club, and it can be expensive to do so.
The growers have to agree to various terms, and marketing is done by the corporation. Financially, it isn't feasible for many small growers to plant club varieties.
What this does for us, the apple eaters, is keep the price of the new variety from falling. ...
I guess from what Dave said if you want to try SweeTango, you'll have to wait until it shows up in your supermarket; but I could be wrong. Let me know if you see it anywhere.
It's always interested me anyway that there are so many varieties of apples for sale, and we all know the names of a lot of them. Can you name one variety of, say, peach? I always ask what peach variety I'm buying at the farmers market, and every couple of weeks it changes. But I never can remember the next season which ones I particularly like.
Maybe next week I'll ask Dave whether all those apple varieties really sell. I guess they do, or he wouldn't bring them to market. But I never see anyone buying anything but Honeycrisps, Gala and Fuji, plus some of the very old varieties for the sake of nostalgia.
I did hear an amazing thing this morning: Someone asked Dave for a Red Delicious. Why not just go to your local Giant.
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Freelance writing, as an industry, continues to grow — but so does the competition for articles and income. Those who wish to have long-term success in this burgeoning industry would be well-advised to follow a few basic steps in order to establish themselves and create a brand that keeps clients coming back and requesting more articles. In a profession as volatile as freelancing, it's important to develop a reputation that cultivate clients and ensures longer-term success.
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I think that there are two major themes in this book so far. First, friendship is defiantly one of the themes in this book. Tree-ear shows friendship in many different ways.One example is when he gives Crane-man the coat that was to big to fit him so Crane-man could keep warm. Another way Tree-ear shows friendship is he shares everything he has with Crane-man like his midday meal. He is also Crane-man's best companion.The second theme in this book is determination. Tree-ear shows determination when he asks if he can continue to work for Min so he might have a chance of making his own piece of pottery. He still does this even though Min is mean and ungrateful of him, and this shows determination as well as courage. In my opinion these are the two main themes of A Single Shard, so far.


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If your website design doesn't work well you can always add instructions to help overcome many of the problems. However this is not ideal. The easier your website is to use the better chance you will have of making the sale.
One of the best ways we found to test websites is to use a foreign language version. Ask people where different items are and how to do different tasks on websites where they don't know the language. They certainly should be able to find sign in fields, contact us links and checkout buttons.
If they cannot, you know your website has serious problems that have to addressed urgently. Good designers use colors, buttons and other visual cues to let visitors know how to navigate the page.
In the screen shot below, Naver, the Korean search engine, uses red to show campaign segments that are not running and green to show which ones are running. You don't have to know Korean to figure out what the colors indicate.
Using visual cues is a great way to improve the usability of websites. Testing them with users who don't know the language is a great method for uncovering important website design flaws.
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In each generation, there is typically at least one group of Legendary Pokémon that form a trio. Each Trio is seemingly subject to another Legendary Pokémon.
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Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
- Regice, Regirock and Registeel – The Legendary Golems, ruled by Regigigas.
- Groudon, Kyogre and Rayquaza – The Weather Trio. The leader and master of this trio is in fact, Rayquaza itself.
Generation IV
- Uxie, Azelf and Mesprit – The Lake Trio, ruled by Arceus.
- Dialga, Palkia and Giratina – The Creation Dragons, led by Giratina, and ruled by Arceus.
Generation V
- Reshiram, Zekrom and Kyurem - The Tao Dragons, led and ruled by Kyurem itself.
- Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion - Three Pokémon based on the titular characters of the novel The Three Musketeers. Out of these swords of justice, Cobalion is the oldest and wisest and is considered their leader.
- Keldeo Meloetta and Gensect: The random event trio
- Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus - Based on three Japanese gods known as kami, with Tornadus based on Fujin, the god of wind, Thundurus on Raijin, the god of thunder, and Landorus on Inari, the fertility god. Landorus is the master of this trio.
Generation VI
PairsSome of the remaining Legends fit into pairs, namely,
- Mew Duo: Mew and Mewtwo
- Tower Duo: Lugia and Ho-Oh
- Eon Duo: Latias and Latios
- Lunar Duo: Cresselia and Darkrai
- Mega Duo: Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y
Unofficial Trios
There are a few Legendaries that are fitted into trios by fans, but not officially by Nintendo.
- Lugia, Latios, and Latias - while Latios and Latias are considered the Eon Duo, they are considerably similar to Lugia and are thus sometimes considered as part of a trio with it.
- Mewtwo, Deoxys, and Darkrai - the Dark Trio. These three are similar in traits and seem to act as Generational counterparts to each other. They also have similar movies - with them beginning as villains but really being victims of circumstance.
- Keldeo, Meloetta, and Genesect - the Event Trio. A group of three event Legendaries in Generation V.


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Public Notice
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: Internet Freedom Programs
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (SOI) from organizations interested in submitting proposals for projects that support Internet freedom under the "Governing Justly and Democratically" Foreign Assistance program objective. This solicitation does not constitute a formal Request for Proposals: DRL will invite select organizations that submit SOIs to expand on their ideas via full proposal at a later date.
PLEASE NOTE: DRL strongly urges applicants to register with www.grantsolutions.gov well in advance of submitting a SOI. For more information on registering, please see DRL's Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI), as updated in November 2012, available at http://www.state.gov/j/drl/p/c12302.htm.
In past years, U.S. government-funded Internet freedom programs have contributed to a broad range of activities promoting the exercise of human rights online. Grantees have developed and deployed anti-censorship and secure communications technologies in countries where Internet use is heavily filtered and monitored; conducted digital safety trainings, ranging from tailored sessions for activists, bloggers, and journalists engaged in high-risk activities, to broad awareness and education campaigns reaching many thousands of Internet users; and advanced research and understanding of the nature of threats to Internet freedom around the world, and ways to respond to such threats.
Despite these efforts, the technologies and practices that support Internet repression, monitoring, and control continue to spread. The need to advance Internet freedom remains great. In addition to continued work on fundamental technologies of anti-censorship and secure communications, detailed and basic training offerings, and real-time monitoring and analysis of Internet threats, new needs have arisen that call for new technologies and new programmatic approaches.
This solicitation is focused on aspects of Internet freedom programming which are not related to technology development. Statements of Interest related to the development of technology will not be accepted through this call, but will be through a separate solicitation. Please refer to our Annual Program Statement at http://www.state.gov/j/drl/p/c12302.htm for more information.
Priority Regions and Countries:
Applications focused globally, or focused on any region or country will be considered.
Internet Freedom Strategic Goals:
To advance greater Internet freedom strategy, statements of interest should clearly address one or both of the following:
a) Support for the free flow of information and for individuals, particularly digital activists and members of civil society organizations, in exercising their rights to freedom of expression, assembly, and association, in acutely hostile Internet environments, or
b) Support for the ecosystem of Internet freedom activities by providing advocacy, evaluation, research, incubation, or auditing services that aid efforts to enhance Internet freedom technology, training, policy and diplomacy.
Internet Freedom Funding Themes:
Statements of interest should address one or more of the following potential program themes which support digital activists or ongoing evaluation and research to enhance global Internet freedom policy and diplomacy:
Activities that are typically given serious consideration for funding include, but are by no means limited to:
Activities that are not typically funded include, but are not limited to:
An organization may submit no more than two (2) SOIs of three (3) pages each. SOIs that do not meet the requirements of the announcement may not be considered.
For all application documents, please ensure:
SOIs must include:
1) Brief description of the organization, including the organization's mission statement and previous work in the area of Internet freedom, particularly in acutely hostile Internet environments. Due to page limitations, a general organizational history is not recommended. Information should clearly demonstrate an institution's record and capacity and may include previous grant management experience, whether funded through private or United States Government resources.
2) Description of how the project is innovative, sustainable, generates positive, lasting impact, and does not duplicate current efforts. See "Additional Information" below.
3) Project description, including estimated project duration and objectives. Outputs and outcomes should also be provided. Outputs and outcomes should clearly link to project objectives and include target benchmarks. Please include the program area(s) and element(s) to be addressed. For more information on program design, please see DRL's Monitoring and Evaluation Primer (http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/138430.pdf).
4) Brief statement on the methodology to be used in the project evaluation.
5) An estimated total budget figure. The budget should include intended: Primarily Headquarters-Based Costs, Primarily Field-Based Costs, Indirect Costs, and Cost-Share. For more information on DRL budget standards, please see DRL's Proposal Submission Instructions "Budget Guidelines" section (http://www.state.gov/j/drl/p/nov_2012/index.htm). Please note that while a detailed budget is not requested at this time, organizations invited to submit full proposals must not exceed the estimated SOI budget figure unless advised otherwise.
Funding Instrument Type: Grant or Cooperative Agreement
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,000,000
Estimated Floor of Individual Award Amounts: $500,000
Estimated Ceiling of Individual Award Amounts: $2,000,000
We anticipate that approximately $7 million in Internet freedom funds will be available for use in this solicitation. Additional country and regional resources may be available to support Internet freedom efforts. DRL reserves the right to award less or more than the funds described, including estimated individual award floor and ceiling amounts, under such circumstances as it may deem to be in the best interest of the U.S. government. In practice, awards in excess of $1,500,000 are uncommon. SOIs that request more than the award ceiling or less than the award floor may be deemed technically ineligible.
Project and Budget Periods:
DRL grants generally must be completed in one to three years. DRL may consider applications for continuation for current grants beyond the initial project period on a noncompetitive basis. Any such decision will be subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the applicants, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the Department of State.
Background Information on general DRL funding:
DRL supports programs that uphold democratic principles, support and strengthen democratic institutions, promote human rights, and build civil society around the world. Funds are available to support projects that have the potential to have an immediate impact leading to long-term sustainable reforms. Projects should have potential for continued funding beyond DRL resources. Projects must not duplicate or simply add to efforts by other entities.
DRL will not consider projects that reflect any type of support for any member, affiliate, or representative of a designated terrorist organization, whether or not elected members of government. Organizations that are invited to submit proposals and subsequently approved for an award may be required to submit additional information on the organization and key individuals for vetting. In such cases, issuance of an award is contingent on the timely receipt of the information requested and the successful completion of the vetting process.
Organizations submitting SOIs must meet the following criteria:
* Be a non-profit organization, including a U.S.-based NGO, PIO, or foreign NGO; or
* Be a non-profit university or research institution; or
* Be a for-profit organization, although there are restrictions on payment of fees and/or profits to the prime recipient under grants and cooperative agreements; and
* Have demonstrated experience administering successful projects, preferably targeting the requested program area, or similarly challenging program environments. DRL reserves the right to request additional background information on organizations that do not have previous experience administering federal grant awards. These applicants may be subject to limited funding on a pilot basis; and
* Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with organization(s) in target countries and/or regions, where applicable.
* Organizations are invited to form consortia and to submit a combined SOI. One organization should be designated as the lead applicant.
DRL will review all SOIs for eligibility. Eligible proposals will be subject to compliance of Federal and Bureau regulations and guidelines and may also be reviewed by the Office of the Legal Adviser or by other Department offices. Final technical authority for assistance awards resides with offices such as the Department's Office of Acquisition Management.
DRL will solicit for full proposals based on an evaluation of how the SOI meets the solicitation review criteria, U.S. foreign policy objectives, and the priority needs of DRL. A State Department Review Committee will then evaluate proposals submitted under this request. Standard review criteria include:
1) Quality of Program Idea
Proposals should be responsive to the solicitation and exhibit originality, substance, precision, and relevance to the mission of promoting freedoms of expression, assembly, and association online.
2) Program Planning/Ability to Achieve Objectives
A relevant work plan should demonstrate substantive undertakings and logistical capacity of the organization. The work plan should adhere to the program overview and guidelines described above. Objectives should be ambitious, yet measurable and achievable. For complete proposals, applicants will have to provide a monthly timeline of project activities.
3) Cost Effectiveness
The overhead and administrative components of the proposal, including salaries and honoraria, should be kept as low as possible. All other items should be necessary and appropriate. Given that the majority of DRL-funded programs take place overseas, U.S.-based costs should be kept to a minimum. Cost sharing is strongly encouraged and is viewed favorably by DRL reviewers.
4) Program Monitoring and Evaluation
Programs should demonstrate the capacity for engaging in impact assessments and providing objectives with measurable outputs and outcomes. Projects that propose an external evaluation with a clear plan will be viewed favorably in this category.
5) Multiplier Effect/Sustainability
Proposed programs should address how the expected results will contribute to improving Internet freedom goals and how they will multiply existing efforts. Proposed programs should address how results achieved within the proposed grant period will contribute to long-term institution building, for example, sustainability via garnering other donor support, or demonstrating capacity-building results.
6) Institution's Record and Capacity
The Bureaus will consider the past performance of prior recipients and the demonstrated potential of new applicants. Proposals should demonstrate an institutional record of successful programs, including responsible fiscal management and full compliance with all reporting requirements for past grants. Proposed personnel and institutional resources should be adequate and appropriate to achieve the project's objectives.
Unless directed otherwise by the applicant, DRL may refer SOIs for consideration for other State Department or USAID funding opportunities. DRL will only share SOIs for the purpose of consideration for funding and will not share SOIs with anyone outside of the State Department or USAID.
Applicants must submit SOIs using either www.grantsolutions.gov or www.grants.gov by 11:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on May 20, 2013. DRL will not accept proposals submitted via Fax, the U.S. postal system, FedEx, UPS and similar delivery companies, or courier.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications via www.grantsolutions.gov. Organizations using GrantSolutions for the first time should register on the www.grantsolutions.gov site to create a new Applicant account as soon as possible; as this process must be completed before an application can be submitted. To register with GrantSolutions, follow the "First Time Applicants" link and complete the "GrantSolutions New Applicant Sign Up" application form. Organizations that have previously used GrantSolutions do not need to register again. If an organization that has previously used www.grantsolutions.gov is not able to access the system, please contact Customer Support for help in gaining access.
The information contained in this solicitation is final and may not be modified by any DRL representative. Explanatory information provided by DRL that may alter or contradict this information has no effect on the information and requirements of this solicitation. Issuance of the solicitation does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government. DRL reserves the right to reduce, revise, or increase proposal budgets in accordance with the needs of the program evaluation requirements.
This request for proposals will appear on www.grantsolutions.gov, www.grants.gov and DRL's website, www.state.gov/j/drl.
GrantSolutions.gov Help Desk:
For assistance with www.grantsolutions.gov accounts and technical issues related to using the system, please contact Customer Support at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 1-866-577-0771 (toll charges for international callers) or 1-202-401-5282. Customer Support is available 8 AM – 6 PM EST, Monday – Friday, except federal holidays.
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For programmatic questions related to SOI submissions please contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
Once the SOI deadline has passed, U.S. Government officials – including those in the Bureaus, the Department, and at embassies/missions overseas – are not permitted to discuss this competition with applicants until the entire proposal review process is completed.