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MSGT Carl Wesley Rihard (Ret.), age 78, of 17514 Shepherdstown Pike, Sharpsburg, MD, died Wednesday, July 4, 2007, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore after a brief illness. Born June 23, 1929 in LaCygne, Kansas, he was a son of the late Carl Alfred and Goldie Russell Rihard. Carl retired in 1970 from the United States Air Force after serving 22 years. He had served in the Air Force Security Service, Ground Electronics Engineering Agency and the 6913th Radio Squadron Mobile, installing communication lines from the Congo to the Dew Line in Canada. His last installation was in Camron Bay Hospital, Vietnam. Carl had served tours of duty in Germany, Turkey, Philippines, Guam, Vietnam, Greenland, Labrador, Texas, Florida, Utah, New York and Pennsylvania. After leaving the Air Force, he was employed with C&P Telephone Co. until retiring in 1986. Carl received a commendation from the city of Bremerhaven, Germany, for establishing its first youth basketball league in 1955. He was very active in sports and won the USAFE Germany Sports Conference 1963 All Events Bowling Championship. Carl was a member of Antietam Post 236 American Legion in Sharpsburg and was a charter member of the Air Force Sergeants Association. Carl is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jacqueline Drake Rihard; one son, Carl A. Rihard and wife Nancy of Hampstead, MD; three daughters, Nina A. Garrett and husband Gerald Morrow of Smithsburg, MD, Lisa A. Rihard and fianc� Michael Crist of Boonsboro; and Kerry A. Miller and husband Rodney of Keedysville, MD; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. A graveside service will be held 1 P.M. Saturday, July 14, at Fairview Cemetery in Keedysville. There will be no viewing or visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sharpsburg Area Emergency Medical Services, P.O. Box 307, Sharpsburg, MD 21782. Arrangements are being handled by Bast Funeral Home in Boonsboro.
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The year, 1974, marked a change in direction for the Wolfe Family. After fifteen years of owning and operating a used car outlet (Wolfe's Motor Sales) in southern Illinois, Tony convinced his father, John it was time to get into the auction business. Since 1961 they had frequented Dyer Auto Auctions and Tremont Auto Auctions with occasional attendance to other auctions in the Chicago area. Tony first made contact with Floyd Hauhe in an attempt to purchase his Evansville Auto Auction, but no favorable agreement could be reached.
After further travel, Terre Haute, IN was the decided area. Tony and his wife Susan drew the floor plan for a two-lane facility on the back of a cardboard shoebox to which the engineer made modifications and construction was underway. Father, John, was to oversee the construction while Tony continued to run the Motor Sales.
The Big Day arrived April 8th, 1975, Wolfe's Grand Opening with the grateful assistance of Ray Clark. Ray loaded his entire crew from Dyer Auto Auction and many dealers in a Winnebago and brought them to Terre Haute to ensure a successful day for his friends - John, Elizabeth, Tony and Susan Wolfe.
In 1982, the addition of a third lane was brought about and the decision by Tony Wolfe to offer Dealer Assistance (Floor Planning) was introduced.
In 1984, the office and restaurant was expanded and Full Service Recon Facility was constructed. Through the years more land has been acquired for growth the original 9.5 acre tract is now a 22-acre facility.
December 1986, during the GE purchase of the St. Louis Sale, Floyd Hauhe
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Tony's Daughter Cynthia Wolfe, and Jeff's wife Rhonda Wolfe were both brought in to help manage and maintain the offices.
Salvage Sales were added to the monthly menu of both sales in 1992. In 1995 more land was acquired to handle the Evansville Auto Auction's growth (then running a morning and afternoon sale to accomplish six lanes selling in a three lane facility). The land acquired was out of city limits and City officials, not wanting to see a loss of jobs to the city, elected to close a street dividing the two original tracts of the Evansville operation. Plans were to set for a new facility at the sale location.
Wolfe's Evansville Auto Auction conducted their first sale in a New Seven Lane Auction and State of the Art Reconditioning Facility on September 25th 1997 with a record consignment. On April 30th 2001, Wolfe's Terre Haute Auto Auction celebrated their first sale in a New Four Lane facility to match the overall look in Evansville. Wolfe's South Bend Auto Auction was established April 16th 2003 to add to their weekly agenda of Dealer Automobile Sales.
Fourth Generation Family Members have since came in to the business as the family looks to the future: Jeff's son Tony R. Wolfe is the Marketing and Reserved Numbers Manager along with being an Auctioneer, his wife Nikki processes titles in the office. Cynthia's son Brandon Kieffer is the Salvage Manager in Evansville, his wife Miranda takes care of dealer registration. Cynthia's Son-In-Law Chad Nisbeth is the Lease Manager. Jeff's Son-In-Law Mike Perry is the Recon Manager and his daughter Christina takes care of Evansville's payroll. Dan's daughter Heather Fortune is the Office Manager and his son-in-law Damon Fortune is the General Manager in Terre Haute.
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A novel we like to revisit this time of year is Father Melancholy's Daughter by Gail Godwin (Avon Books, 1997). The title character, Margaret Gower, is a senior in college who is struggling to discover what she wants to do with her life. Her father, an Episcopal priest, suffers from bouts of depression. Since her mother abandoned the family, Margaret has been his caretaker and confidant.
Godwin's religious perspective permeates every layer of this story, most of which takes place during Holy Week. Father Gower's ministry is under attack, literally, from the pressures of their town's development. Margaret comes home for Easter vacation to witness the playing out of the passion story both communally and personally. "Resurrection applies to each of us," her father notes in one of his sermons.
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ALMATY, Kazakhstan (AP) -- Iranian diplomats say talks with world powers in Kazakhstan on how to curb Tehran's nuclear program have reached "turning point" for the better.
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He says a new offer from world powers that includes some relief from international sanctions is a step to building confidence between the two sides. But Jalili wouldn't budge on Iran's longtime stance that it has the right to enrich uranium to 20 percent -- a point that is just steps away from being able to be converted into nuclear warheads.
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a brody Apr 26, 2011 9:16 AM
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Welcome to Apple Discussions!
1. Is it plugged in and is the adapter ring showing any light by the connector's port on the machine?
2. Is the battery showing that it has enough juice that the lights are at least solid?
3. Have you tried holding the power button down at least 10 seconds?
4. Is the sleep light at all on?
5. Have you tried tapping the shift and spacebar keys a few times?
6. Is your data backed up?
7. How old is your machine?
S.U. Apr 26, 2011 7:19 PM
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Here's a link that might help:
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DisasterDr Feb 12, 2013 8:02 PM
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Thanks for the link, however this is specifically for portables only from what I see.
DisasterDr Feb 12, 2013 8:09 PM
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Thanks for the reply:
1. Not exactly sure what you mean.
2. No battery as this is an iMac desktop early 2008 model.
3. Yes, to no avail.
4. Not sure what that is, or where it is.
5. Yes, to no avail.
6. Yes - have a 1TB backup drive.
7. see #2 above.
S.U. Feb 12, 2013 8:32 PM
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The OP has a MacBook Pro, so that's why the responses were specifically for a portable. The adaptor ring refers to the power adaptor, and the sleep light is a light that pulses when the iMac is asleep. I don't know if your model has one, but I know earlier iMacs did.
Here is an article for an iMac:
I'm not an expert on iMacs, but one thing to consider with a machine of that vintage is that the hard drive may have died, in which case you would expect to see a flashing question mark when you boot up. It's also possible the RAM may need to be reseated.
Is there any sign of life at all? If not, it could be that the Mac is not getting power for some reason. If there are signs of life, then it's a matter oif troubleshooting.
You happened to land in the MacBook Pro forum. There is an iMac forum, and you would have a better chance for help if you went there and posted a new question. That's where you will find the iMac experts.
Good luck!
a brody Feb 17, 2013 8:53 AM
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https://discussions.apple.com/message/21228953#21228953 was the first thread you started, and someone did give you relevant non-portable device advice there. Please focus your comments there, instead of trying to bring almost two year old threads from the grave. You aren't as likely to get any positive feedback there.


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Today Michael Giacchino's stirring STAR TREK original score officially releases on CD and iTunes download to an eager audience of the composer's fans and Trekkers alike.
Perhaps the greatest strength of this new score is that and Giacchino's compositions so strongly support the emotional tempo of the film, and this direct connection is made from the very opening scene of the film. Without a prolonged opening title sequence to show off a stand-alone theme which tells audience this is heroic space opera, the score immediately melds with the action to elicit such feelings from the drama on screen. This is a brilliant and welcome trend spanning all fifteen tracks of the STAR TREK score.
With a runtime just under 45 minutes, listeners should prepare for bold new motifs, thematic surprises and not 'just another Trek score', because that is exactly what Giacchino's music and J.J. Abrams' film deliver.
Indeed, the composer and director have made the same wise choice: not to allow well-memorized music cues and familiar dialogue routines tell you this is STAR TREK. Rather both artists are truly, boldly moving the story of the Enterprise and her crew forward beyond the safety of the past. That's what exploration is all about — one can't discover strange new worlds without venturing into new frontiers. Similarly Giacchino doesn't sit back and rest on the laurels of Jerry Goldsmith's or James Horner's previous themes, their work suited their film assignments admirably and enjoyably. But this is new TREK exploring these characters in ways never seen before, and Giacchino's thoughtful, powerful work writes its own unprecedented chapter in STAR TREK music accordingly.
The somber nobility of french horns introduce Giacchino's main STAR TREK theme in a brief minute-long cue. Faint use of choral voices and low chimes imply the heroism to be discovered without telegraphing the message before our ears can experience it. Giacchino deftly broadens the meaning and impact of this simple theme in several exciting and emotional versions throughout the score, demonstrating his true talent for elevating a key phrase to speak volumes over the whole film.
Prepare for orchestral action in Nailin' the Kelvin (2:09), an intense opening sequence of the film and an equally energetic cue which merges tactical crisis with touches of the main theme. Nero's threat is at hand and the crew of the Kelvin wage a battle against all odds. Giacchino skillfully builds and modulates the tempo with varied but relentless marches of percussion while strings and horns ebb and flow with the characters' dire dilemma.
George Kirk's fateful command of the Kelvin strikes a touching counterpoint to Labor of Love (2:51) as the birth of his son coincides with a great sacrifice. Similarly Giacchino's cue offers a highly emotional counterpoint to the on-screen action which puts a lump in the throat of audiences who may be surprised how quickly they've become psychologically involved in a spaceship battle. The subtle use of strings builds to a disciplined crescendo in the cue, never bursting over the top in sentimentality but always keeping the heart of the scene flowing effectively. The composer allows audiences the time and quietness to feel the emotion instead of dictating it to them, resulting in one of Giacchino's best tracks in his career — a sublime meeting of imagery and sound totaling more than its sum.
Hella Bar Talk (1:56), just one of the composer's clever track titles, actually sounds quite different than the catchy name implies: this is the moment that Jim Kirk first confronts the destiny he's been running (and racing) from all his life. Captain Pike's dare for Jim to do better with his life prompts a recall of the somber tones from the STAR TREK theme while building up to Kirk's decision to face his fate boldly. French horns revisit their intonations leading into progressive snapping percussion and deep strings which drive Kirk to the Enterprise construction site and shuttle which delivers him to his unknown destiny in the stars.
The sense of anticipation builds in Enterprising Young Men (2:40), which exploits the more adventurous side of the main theme with unbridled fanfare and bravado. While no less controlled than earlier tracks, Giacchino really lets his orchestra and arrangement rip loose and give it all they've got. It's a very fun highlight of in the film and a standout track on the CD which embodies the sense of exploration and wonder at the prospect of space exploration aboard Starfleet's flagship. Give your sound system a workout and enjoy the ride into orbit!
Nero Sighted (3:23) embodies a collision of loud, deep brass and militaristic stomping tempo with a challenging version of the main theme, filling this track with alien tension and impending dread. A dangerous mystery is uncovered as a moaning fever dream of skewed strings and winds conjure a nightmarish aural landscape. While his enemies proceed with purpose, the Romulan's thematic threat will not be denied as it overpowers the battle of motifs in a victory of darkness.
Per the overused cliché, the plot thickens in Nice to Meld You (3:14) as Kirk meets an old he hasn't made yet to discover more than he ever wanted to know about his own destiny and the future of the Federation. Low brass and strings swirl and compete for dominance in the track, as tension and dangers heighten. It's one of the CD's most dynamic tracks, clearly not intended to be as fun as Enterprising Young Men but no less valuable.
Run and Shoot Offense (2:05) puts Kirk and Spock in the middle of the action against their Romulan adversary, and the track title is truth in advertising. While utterly original, this is perhaps Giacchino's most reminiscent tracks in the tradition of earlier TREK 'mission music' from either the classic TV series or subsequent films. Trumpets echo percussive drums thumping out a rising rhythm as the action proceeds and urgency builds. The pace pauses for a reintroduction of Nero's airy alien tones, then punches forward with a brash shot of the main theme as fortunes change before our eyes and ears.
The oddly titled Does It Still McFly? (2:03) allows very symphonic strings and harp to wing over a tense tempo of muted snare drums, building in layers of brass and high toned winds as the mood grows more serious. While the cue serves the film well, this track may not be the most satisfying listening experience on the CD as it's quickly truncated for time.
Nero Death Experience (5:39) culminates the battle between Kirk's crew and the renegade Romulan, pitting operating choral work against an ominously tense mix of low strings and triumphant brass. Quite Mozart-like in some moments, this track is a less literal mass composition exploiting the thematic depths of the drama at hand. Giacchino turns his heroic main theme on its side a bit as the Enterprise crew struggle to achieve their mission against Nero's vengeance. The very opening notes of the classic TV theme are only hinted at by the finale, a promise of delights to come.
Giacchino's main theme is gaining the upper hand in Nero Fiddles, Narada Burns (2:34). The track definitely uses a countdown-style tempo as the action mounts and stakes rise to new heights. Yet the composer plays wonderful tricks with the time signature at the very end of the cue which inspire a palpable sense of anxious anticipation.
Back From Black allows Giacchino to thematically and emotionally pull the rabbit out of the hat with great flourish and drama in this one-minute track. Again, a triumph is masterfully tempered by a skilled composer who is smart enough to let the cinematic moment speak for itself, rather than push bravery over the top into bombast. Yet the bold side of his main theme is allowed to shine unapologetically, a goal achieved and a collective breath to be caught.
Despite the flippant title, That New Car Smell (4:46) is a careful deconstruction the main STAR TREK theme, slowed down to show off the simplicity and versatility of its elements. Giacchino puts his motif through its paces, inspiring a range of auditory emotion while building to a satisfying big finish that sounds both inevitable and fresh in its completion. Having come full circle in the story, the main theme is now a bold, adventurous, forward-looking promise to more exploration ahead, backed up by a cinematic crew and talented composer who are most capable of leading us to new missions into the unknown.
Alexander Courage's famous television theme arrives in an iconic STAR TREK moment with To Boldly Go, a 27-second snippet which leads directly into the triumphant End Credits, a lengthy suite of motifs at 9:11 runtime. Having assembled this new Enterprise crew, the venerable theme gets star treatment from Giacchino in a heroic and lush orchestration of the series' score which evokes fond memories of the 1960s show but given new breadth in scale. Reprising the classic Trek theme and intermixing his own original cues, Giacchino clearly had fun playing with this montage highlighting the emotional range of the film and the complete score. More than just a remix of previous tracks, Giacchino blends these motifs in new and exciting combinations, much like his tour de force Roar for CLOVERFIELD. When you see the film, be sure to stay for the final credits to applaud the army of filmmakers as well as enjoy this closing thrill ride of themes.
Only time will tell how audiences embrace this new STAR TREK score, but on its own merits Michael Giacchino has built upon his past award-winning screen compositions like RATATOUILLE, THE INCREDIBLES and LOST, and applied his ever-heightening skills to the cosmic challenge of forging his boldest effort yet. MISSION: TREK 2009 rates Michael Giacchino's STAR TREK 4 stars and wishes the CD compilation of tracks would represent all the composer's sterling work for the film. Enjoy his full score when you see STAR TREK in theaters beginning May 7th.
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If you are teaching this subject at all then you should use this book as a starting point.
This book feels as if it can stand the test of time.
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Excerpt available here from Elsevier SciTechConnect (also available in Spanish from ASPJ)
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Paulo is an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University where he directs the CySIS Lab. he holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and previously served in the U.S. Army. [go to Paulo]
Jana is a research scientist at Arizona State Unviersity and holds a Master Degree in Ethnology and Sociology from the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz. [go to Jana]
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For Soldiers and leaders engaging in the ongoing battles of cyberspace, this book will beindispensable.
Lieutenant General (ret.) Charles P. Otstott
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This book thoroughly explores cases such as Stuxnet, Aurora, and others as if they were military operations. This is an imperative for anyone interested in this new dimension of warfare.
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What began as an idea less than three years ago has evolved into an award-winning program that has given computers to about 400 students in Brunswick County.
In the fall of 2006, Brunswick County Volunteer Center Director Jayne Mathews approached county commissioners about an idea for a program to give rehabilitated computers to students at Brunswick County's middle and high schools.
Around 1 p.m. Sunday, June 21, rescue workers with the Tri-Beach Volunteer Fire Department rescued a 49-year-old woman swimming off the east end of Holden Beach.
Brunswick County Fire Marshal Scott Garner said Tri-Beach, Coastline Rescue Squad and Brunswick County EMS responded.
When Brunswick EMS crews arrived, Tri-Beach rescue workers already had the woman out of the water and were performing CPR, before Brunswick County EMS crews took her to Brunswick Community Hospital.
An Oak Island couple's plan to burn their home for insurance money has gone up in flames after they were arrested and charged with fraud and arson.
Dewey William Propst, 38, and his wife Amanda Fawn Propst, 27, both of 335 NE 51st St., Oak Island, were arrested last week on several felony charges, including arson, insurance fraud and conspiracy.
The Brunswick County Tourism Development Authority has approved its $1.02 million budget for 2009-2010 and plans to OK additional funds to print more visitors' guides within the next few months to keep up with demand.
Calls to the Brunswick County Tourism Development Authority seeking visitors' guides have increased over the past couple of months, TDA Executive Director Mitzi York told authority members Tuesday after they approved the budget.
CALABASH—Town commissioners have unanimously approved a letter of intent for a property exchange agreement with the Calabash Fire Department.
The agreement hinges on whether a federal stimulus grant is awarded to build a new central fire station.
The vote came at a specially called meeting Monday.
Fire department board chairman Jennings Edge and former fire chief Karl Bennett outlined conceptual drawings for a new station planned for location on town-owned property on Persimmon Road next to the town maintenance building.
CAROLINA SHORES—Town commissioners have approved a balanced $1,422,798 budget for fiscal year 2009-2010 with no tax increase.
Approval came following a June 2 budget hearing.
The town tax rate remains the same at 8 cents per $100 valuation.
"The bottom line is it didn't change," town clerk Lisa Anglin said following the board of commissioners' monthly meeting.
The budget is down slightly, about 4 percent less than the current fiscal budget of $1,475,844 adopted last year.
The new budget year takes effect July 1.
Bridge work on N.C. 179 between Shallotte and Ocean Isle Beach is nearing completion and may be finished by the Fourth of July, an NCDOT official said Monday.
David Candela, project engineer for the North Carolina Department of Transportation, said the contractor is paving the north side of the road leading to the newly built bridge at Jennies Branch, then will add curbing and guardrails.
Paving and guardrail installation will follow next on the south or Ocean Isle side of the new bridge.
A big name for a little fellow! Texas isn't big in size (yet), but he has the biggest personality and will win any cold heart with a puppy kiss. He is 9 weeks old and has his first set of puppy shots. He will be available at 12 weeks old when he has been neutered, has all his puppy shots and rabies vaccine. He was found in the middle of N.C. 133 several weeks ago and has taken over Paws Place, a no-kill, nonprofit domestic animal rescue facility that provides sanctuary for unadoptable dogs and seeks loving homes for those that are. Its kennels are open 9 a.m.-noon daily.
I've loved crape myrtles since I ran over my mother's tiny William Toovey with the lawn mower back in 1969. Forty years later, that plant is a gorgeous, 15-foot by 15-foot specimen. It's a shame she's not around to enjoy it.
But every group of plants that includes so many diamonds always has some lumps of coal–—poorly adapted for many reasons. Here are some selections of crape myrtle you should avoid.
Insects and diseases are the scourges of summer for gardeners across North Carolina. We are beginning to see lots of insects and diseases in the landscape building up at this time.
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A dispute between neighbors ends in gunfire with one in the hospital and the other in jail.
Greenville police say 59 year-old Melvin King shot Edward Battle with a shotgun Wednesday night during an argument at 1814-B Hopkins Drive. Battle is listed in fair condition.
King is charged with assault with a deadly weapon and is in the Pitt County Detention Center under a $100,000 bond. He has a cut on his chin police say he received when he fired the shotgun.
Police did not say what they were arguing about.
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Moto2: Redding hopeful of rostrum challenge
11 July 2012
Scott Redding hopes to put his Sachsenring crash firmly behind him with a return to the sharp end at Mugello at this weekend's ninth round of the MotoGP world championship in Italy.
The Marc VDS rider's race ended abruptly in Germany when he crashed on the opening lap.
Redding has already finished on the rostrum three times this season, earning a dream result in front of his home fans at Silverstone where he finished as the runner-up.
The Briton believes the fast and flowing nature of Mugello will suit his Kalex and intends to bounce back with a big performance.
"What else can I say; the Sachsenring was a disaster for us. We were on the back foot all weekend and then I crashed out of the race trying to make up places on the opening lap," he said.
"But, while the result wasn't what we were hoping for, we certainly learnt a few things in Germany.
"We've also put it behind us now, to focus on this coming weekend at Mugello," he added.
"It's not a track that's been particularly kind to me in the past, but it is one I enjoy racing at. It's fast and flowing, yet also quite technical in places and I think it will suit our Kalex Moto2 bike quite well.
"Last weekend was a disappointment and I'll be looking to make amends by being back up at the sharp end at Mugello."


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Broadway stars were shining last night at the 66th annual Tony Awards in NYC. Once and Clybourne Park took home the Tony's for Best Musical and Best Drama, respectively, but our awards for Best Dressed go to Condola Rashad, who starred in Stick Fly which was produced by Alicia Keys, 2 Broke Girls actress Beth Behrs, and Sheryl Crow, who made her first public appearance since announcing she has a benign brain tumor. Audra McDonald not only won Best Actress in a musical for her performance in The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, but also Best Dressed as far as we're concerned. Likewise, Bernadette Peters received the Isabelle Stevenson Award as well as our Best Dressed nod. Host Neil Patrick Harris, who jokingly called last night's telecast "Fifty Shades of Gay", didn't look too shabby himself.
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Disturbed's David Draiman on Playing Live: "Every time you go up there, you should think it might be your last."
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Rumors are swirling that Disturbed are calling it quits after their current run headlining the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. Guitarist Dan Donegan has been quoted as saying, "the future is uncertain," and frontman David Draiman has said, "This is gonna be the last tour that the American people get to see us in for a while." All we know is that at the first date of Mayhem Fest, Draiman was excited about the opportunity to play it again, because, as he says below, "Every time you go up there, you should think it might be your last." For more, download the Revolver TV smart phone app.
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I put together this list to help our clients know what different real estate software solutions are available and make an informed decision on choosing the right product. We're open with our opinions (maybe even too much so) so I even added a few candid reviews.
I limited the list to real estate software solutions that either provide Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and/or software for creating and managing a real estate website. I only listed a product as having a CRM if it provides some basic management of leads, contacts, tasks and communications.
I also limited the list to only those products specifically designed for the real estate industry. There are many generic CRMs and tools for building websites but I wanted to keep the list focused on real estate specific software.
Here's a quick review of a few that I thought were worth checking out:
Of course you knew I was going to include EasyBroker. I think it's an great solution for teams, easy-to-use and you can build a professional website that is optimized for search engines. It lacks email newsletters and drip emails on the marketing side and it would be great if it provided a way to add additional fields and synchronize contacts.
Top Producer 8i is probably the most complete solution with all the bells & whistles you could ever want however it's not cheap and from my cursory look appears to have a steep learning curve to get started.
Point2 Agent is a reasonably priced web based solution that includes some powerful marketing tools such as drip emails and listing syndication. I found the CRM portion to be a bit clunky and the websites were fairly ugly but might be good for you if you only want the marketing portions excluding the website.
If you don't need or want software that is integrated with your website and prefer to install applications on your personal computer I think Act! For Real Estate 11 and Real Estate Success Tools are worth checking out. Real Estate Success Tools was also the only non web-based solution that I found that you can use on a Mac.
vFlyer is a nice solution for sending out email flyers and syndicating your property listings on various websites. It's also great if you want to build individual websites for each of your listings.
I created this list primarily based on conversations with real estate agents and by searching Google so I'm sure I missed a few. I also wasn't able to test every product listed below but did try out those that I thought looked the most promising and I could try without purchasing. If you would like me add a product to the list please leave a comment mentioning the product along with the information for each column in the table below.
Product Name Price CRM Website Platform Multi User
Act! For Real Estate 11 $299-$469 per user Yes No Windows Yes
ActiveAgent ? No Yes Web No
addresstwo $10-$80 Yes No Web Yes
Advantage Xi $345-$445 Yes No Windows No
Advantez €99-199 per month Yes No Web Yes
Agent 360 $19.95-89.90 per month Yes No Web Yes
Agent Business Builder $449-$1125 Windows Yes
Agent Office $295-$598+ Yes No Windows Yes
AgentOrganizer $199.00 Yes No Windows No
EasyBroker $49-$199 per month Yes Yes Web Yes
iHouse $24.98-$49.98+ per month No Yes Web No
Open-Reatly Free-$199 + $60 per year No Yes Web No
PG Real Estate $499-$1299 No Yes Web Yes
Point2 Agent $9.95-$119.95 per month Yes Yes Web No
Real Estate Client Management $89.00 Yes No Windows No
Real Estate Success Tools $399-$1995+ Yes No Windows/Mac Yes
RealAgent Accelerator $179.99 + $89.99 per user Yes No Windows Yes
RealFuture CRM 2.0 Free-$299 per year/user Yes No Web Yes
RealeSeller $499.00 Yes No Windows No
RealtyJuggler $99 per year/user Yes No Web Yes
RealtySoft Free IDX Free-$59.95 No Yes Web No
RealtyWare €199.00-€7,799 Yes Yes Windows Yes
Sharper Agent $29.95-$49.90 per month Yes No Web No
The Wise Agent $24.95 per month Yes No Web No
Top Producer 8i $39-$249 per month/user Yes Yes Web Yes
vFlyer Free-$79.95 No Yes Web No


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Group 1 Automotive Schedules 2012 Second-Quarter Earnings Release, Conference Call And Webcast
HOUSTON, July 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that it will release financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012, on Thursday, July 26, before market open. Earl J. Hesterberg, Group 1's president and chief executive officer, and the company's senior management team will host a conference call to discuss the results later that morning at 10 a.m. ET. The conference call will be simulcast live on the Internet at www.group1auto.com, then click on 'Investor Relations' and then 'Events' or through this link: http://www.group1corp.com/news/events.aspx. A replay will be available for 30 days.The conference call will also be available live by dialing in 10 minutes prior to the start of the call at: Domestic: 1.877.317.6789International: 1.412.317.6789Conference ID: 10015858 A telephonic replay will be available following the call through Aug. 2 at 9 a.m. ET by dialing: Domestic: 1.877.344.7529International: 1.412.317.0088Conference ID: 10015858 About Group 1 Automotive, Inc.Group 1 owns and operates 122 automotive dealerships, 159 franchises, and 28 collision centers in the United States and the United Kingdom that offer 32 brands of automobiles. Through its dealerships, the company sells new and used cars and light trucks; arranges related vehicle financing, service and insurance contracts; provides automotive maintenance and repair services; and sells vehicle parts. Group 1 Automotive can be reached on the Internet at www.group1auto.com. Investor Contacts:Kim Paper CanningManager, Investor RelationsGroup 1 Automotive, Inc.713-647-5741 | firstname.lastname@example.com Media Contacts: Pete DeLongchampsV.P. Financial Services and Manufacturer RelationsGroup 1 Automotive, Inc.713-647-5770 | firstname.lastname@example.com Clint WoodsPierpont Communications, Inc.713-627-2223 | firstname.lastname@example.com SOURCE Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
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April 8-10: Come Listen to the Music of the Mountains This Year in Gatlinburg, TN
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Each year the Great Smoky Mountains National Park hosts the "Music of the Mountains" festival where local bands and artists gather to share their tunes. This year the event will be held from April 8 to 10, featuring more local musicians than every before. Located just minutes from our Gatlinburg Cabins, you will


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ELKHART — Three firefighters received disciplinary notice Tuesday morning, Feb. 12, at the Elkhart Board of Public Safety meeting.
In a letter presented to the board, Fire Chief Mike Compton stated Matthew Rody, Kent Stouder and Benjamin Schenk would received notice for their violation of conduct.
Rody's notice stemmed from a conviction, Compton said. Rody was arrested Oct. 13, 2012 for public intoxication and operating while intoxicated. He was booked at the Elkhart County Jail and was released on a $1,500 bond. Rody pleaded guilty to the charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, a Class C misdemeanor. He was sentenced to reporting probation and to 50 hours of community service through the Indiana River Rescue School, according to court documents. His driver's license was also suspended for 90 days.
Rody will be given a 10-day suspension as discipline for his conduct.
Stouder will receive a written notice for discourteous behavior and use of derogatory language, and Schenk will receive a one-day suspension for being late to work.
During the board meeting, Police Chief Dale Pflibsen presented a letter of a disciplinary notice for Cpl. James Geleske for neglect of duty for failure to take appropriate action. Geleske will receive a one-day suspension.


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...but he turned them down.
I've never been a big fan of Pryor, but this story makes him sound a bit more responsible and a bit less like a d-bag than I thought it would.
I think he's matured. And I suspect Tomlin was blowing smoke if he really told him that.
Here is what Arians said:On whether coordinators Bruce Arians and Dick LeBeau will return next season: I anticipate it, but of course, we all understand what the end of the season is about. Movement is apart of it in todays NFL. Were going to work to maintain continuity as we always do. We believe thats a benefit to us. But we also understand things happen and well deal with those things as they arise.
Tomlin is a good soldier...Arians put it this way: While he maintains he had considered retiring before, "when I wasn't offered a contract, it was an easy decision for me."The Steelers simply did not want him to return for a sixth season running the offense.
And Rooney didn't give him a reason why.
"I can't answer that question. Only the people there can. That's the business. I know the job we did as a staff. I don't have any regrets."
I'll take that anyday over an "attention whore" coach who is trying to get into the spotlight and get into print to build a resume for his next job in the broadcast field.
1.25 DT Vernon Butler, La Tech, 64 323
2.58 CB Artie Burns, Miami, 511 189
3.89 OLB, Alex McCalister, Florida, 66 240-Jarvis Jones replacement
4.123 S Jayron Kearse, Clemson, 64 216-hybrid type we could use in 3-3-5 defense
6.220 OT Stephane Nembot, 67 322-raw talent with ton of upside
7.229 CB Brian Poole, Florida, 510 210
7.246 WR/KR Ed Eagan, Northwestern State, 5 10 185-need WR depth and returner
Also worth noting, Tomlin's only really good draft was his first. So maybe he's been taking more control?
I think Tomlin fits the profile of someone who sometimes makes sudden, impulsive decisions (re. his firing of Al Everest 2 weeks before the regular season).
Not saying Tomlin wasn't feeling any pressure from Rooney. But that doesn't mean he wasn't the one making the call.


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When Avalanche general manager Greg Sherman surprised the NHL by parting with first- and second-round draft picks to acquire Semyon Varlamov from the Washington Capitals last July, he quickly proclaimed him not just the team's goaltender of the future, but the present.
"There is a belief that this player is going to be a guy that can carry the load for us," Sherman said at the time. "The goaltending position was a priority for us. We believe that in Semyon Varlamov, we've addressed those needs this offseason and for many years to come."
For the first month of the Avalanche's season, it appeared Sherman's faith was well founded. Varlamov, a 23-year-old Russian, won four of his first six starts and sported a shiny .929 save percentage. There was a shutout of the defending Stanley Cup champs in Boston and victories in tough road cities Montreal, Chicago and Los Angeles.
But since Jan. 1, the goalie Sherman predicted would carry the load has started only five games, while 34-year-old veteran Jean-Sebastien Gi- guere has started 10. Varlamov hasn't played since Jan. 31 and is expected to serve as backup to Giguere when the Avs play Friday against Carolina.
In today's NHL, betting on a goaltender appears riskier than ever.
While those in the game say the quality of goalies and their smarts and athleticism have never been better, baffling slumps still come. In a hyper-competitive league in which some teams profit only if they make the playoffs, never before has it been more of a "what have you done for me lately?" position.
The Avs haven't given up on Varlamov — most hockey insiders say it would be foolish to do so — but coach Joe Sacco said this week that playing Giguere "gives us the best chance to win right now." That could be viewed as an indictment of Varlamov's play, but Sacco said he could, and should be, a positive factor down the stretch.
Varlamov, whose salary ($2.8 million) is more than double that of Giguere ($1.25 million), is doing what every goalie out of favor tries to do: work hard in practice, be a good teammate and be ready for his next turn.
"J.S. is playing well, so it's good for the team," Varla- mov said. "I have not played as well, so I have to just try to get better every day. It's a long season."
The Avs aren't the only NHL team to experience difficulties with their expected No. 1 goalie. In Chicago, young netminder Corey Crawford had a superb second half and playoffs last season and was rewarded with a three-year contract averaging $2.6 million per season. But Crawford is now riding the bench in favor of veteran Ray Emery, who is making $600,000. Chicago has won a Stanley Cup, been to a Western Conference finals and another playoff round in the past three seasons, but has had six goalies stake a claim to the No. 1 job at various points in that span. Jaroslav Halak was given a huge contract last season by St. Louis after a hot playoff run with Montreal, only to perform poorly, and now is sharing duties with a goalie — Brian Elliott — cast off by the Avs last year. Philadelphia shelled out $51 million on a nine-year deal for Ilya Bryzgalov last summer, but he has been benched because of poor play for stretches this season.
Giguere has seen plenty of goalies come and go since entering the NHL with Hartford in 1996 and believes Varlamov will get plenty more chances to succeed.
"He's still really young. I had some bad records and bad numbers all around my first couple of years in the league," Giguere said. "People could have given up on me. But, you know, if you work hard and keep trying to improve, good things will happen, and I believe the same will happen with Varly."
The difficulties of the position, physically and mentally, form an "only we know what it's like" bond between goalies. They are often told just one thing by critics, including their coaches: Stop the puck.
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"That's the worst thing you can say to a goalie," Giguere said. "Anyone that says that doesn't know anything about the position or what it's like."
Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville, a former Avs coach, said: "Goalies stick together. Their understanding of the mentality where each guy is at, whether it's good or bad — that support group is necessary."
Varlamov need only look at Giguere to maintain hope of better days. Giguere has been "The Man" several times in his career, only to be where Varlamov is now, then back again. "I know I'll get chance(s) again. I just have to be ready," he said.
Peaks and valleys
Avalanche goaltender Semyon Varlamov, acquired from Washington for two high draft picks last summer, is 14-16-1 this season with an .898 save percentage and a 3.00 goals-against average.
Oct. 10-15: Consecutive road victories over Boston, Columbus and Montreal, with a shutout of the Stanley Cup champion Bruins.
Nov. 30-Dec. 4:Consecutive home wins over New Jersey, St. Louis and Detroit, with five total goals allowed.
Dec. 26-Jan. 6: Victories in consecutive starts against Minnesota, Phoenix, Los Angeles and Chicago.
Nov. 4-23: Five losses and one no-decision in six consecutive starts, including one game with six goals allowed and another with seven.
Jan. 10-31: Losses in three consecutive starts, with 13 goals allowed on 82 shots.
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Should You adopt a puppy from the dog pound
Dog pounds are also known as shelters. They are normally involved with purebred rescue programs. So if you decide to adopt a dog from the pound you could get yourself a purebred with a chic snazzy look. In addition you will have the satisfaction of providing a home to a homeless dog.
If you are looking for a dog to adopt, you could consider the dog pound as a source of supply. Getting a dog from a shelter is quite a good idea. Do not get mislead into thinking that a dog is there because it is ill or it has a nasty temperament. A dog might be there owing to tragic circumstances such as the death or illness of an owner. A lost dog or one that has been abandoned could also be found in a dog pound.
If you are planning to get a dog from the pound you could consider adopting an adult dog. You could find friendly, well-trained adult dogs at the shelter. They could have landed up there through no fault of theirs. In some cases you will find that adult dogs at the pound have their background histories available at the pound itself. In certain cases the former owner's contact telephone number may be available too. In this way you will be able to get a character reference too. Adopting an adult dog will save you the trouble of housetraining. And this can be a real relief for you.
How prepared are you for a dog from the pound?
Now you must be very clear about the fact that a dog is there for a reason. His previous owner could not cope with him. (Ignoring reasons such as death or illness of the owner.) He may be aggressive or destructive. He may not even be toilet trained. So what are the reasons that you think you can cope with him when his previous owners could not?
But if you have set your heart on adopting a dog from the pound you must be prepared to spend as long as that particular dog requires to settle into his new home. Please do not accept a miraculous change in behavior just because you are the new owner. Be committed to doing remedial work. If you are fortunate your dog will recover quickly from the trauma of his past experience. But others may not recover very fast.
Adopt for the right reasons
You will be surprised to know some of the reasons for which people adopt dogs from the pound. Let us just go through some of these reasons.
None of the reasons cited above are the correct reason for taking home a dog from the pound. It is unfair to the dog. You are not doing yourself justice either. The crux of the matter is that no matter how much a dog may tug at your heartstrings, you have to be very sure that you and your family will be able to cope with him.
If you are certain about taking a dog from the pound, it is a good decision. There are advantages in doing so. However leave your children home when you go to pick your dog. Their pleading might result in your picking a dog that is not suitable to your family.
Once you have identified a dog of your choice, ask the staff in the pound about him. You must feel satisfied that he is indeed the right dog for you. Only then should you bring your children to meet him. Observe how they react and take to each other.
Advantages of adopting a dog from a dog pound
The chief downside of a dog from a pound will be that he could come with some kind of personality or health problem. This will really depend on how it was treated before you got him from the pound. This could turn out to be a problem to deal with!
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