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PART 1: Female sports fans score big with tailgating fashion
As it turns out, it took Durkin some time to commit to this business. The passion was there. The belief in its success was there, too. What held her back was fear.
"To be honest, this was my primary concern. I only have one BEST friend and sister and our relationship is beyond dear to me. It took me two years to really be sure. We are like a good marriage, in that we BOTH put each other first. We consider each other's best interests, naturally. As far as the working my butt off, that part was a no-brainer," says Durkin.
These ladies are focused on scoring strong sales in the Southern U.S. where the 'dressing up for tailgate' culture is strong. Most of the designers are based in the U.S. Koontz says their ultimate goal is to have all product "Made in the U.S.A." Koontz and Durkin are hoping the variety of fashion-forward options will drive new and returning customers to their website any time they want to have the best fashion sense showing off their team spirit. Just like in locker rooms across the country, the talk in the Koontz and Durkin households does not include the word, "failure."
"First, it's not going to fail. They're focused on success - not failure. And I'm not at all apprehensive because it's a calculated risk. I'm sure Kevin, Missy's husband, feels the same way. Missy and Shannon are really intelligent, hard workers and have done tons of research and planning, so they mitigate much of the risk. Shannon supported me through the creation of two businesses, one of which was established months before the economy crumbled in 2008. We've been through significant challenges, but we don't look at Bourbon and Grits Boutique as a challenge. It's an opportunity," says Hoyle Koontz.
Koontz says she and Durkin have committed to a one year, five year and ten year plan. The first year, they will be focused on establishing the brand while maintaining efficacy excellent customer service.
"By the five-year point, we hope to have incorporated other lines, possibly men and kids, a "little black dress" line, a "spring break" line and others. Regarding the 10-year goal, our business model relies primarily on web-based technologies, whether it be our store or social media marketing. Since that technology and our market are constantly evolving, we'll have to evolve as well to meet the needs of our customers," says Koontz.
Visit Bourbon & Grits Boutique to choose the fashion you think will score big at today's big games, including N.C. State, Georgia Tech., Virginia Tech and more and COMMENT below if you think this business will be a Hit or Miss.
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Shannon Koontz: "Best advice: learn to ask for help. Don't go into it pretending that you know everything. People respect honesty and want to help if you are humbled enough to admit that. I love the people that we've met in the fashion industry because they seem to find our inexperience endearing. Apparently our personalities are entertaining - one vendor commented at the Atlanta Market that we could have our own reality show! Other general advice, take calculated risks. It's important to take a chance if you believe you have a good idea, but approach it with a lot of planning. And establish a strong work ethic. It takes a LOT of work to start and sustain your own business."
Missy Durkin: "Well, in my opinion, to start your own business, you need to have a true vision of what your goals will be and be in love with working for free until those goals are met. I feel you must have strong confidence in yourself and your vision, yet enter with a huge dose of humility that you do not know everything. This attitude will help your listening skills to hear others' brilliance and be able to weed out the ideas or attitudes that are not a part of your vision."


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As he waits for his first win behind the Syracuse Crunch bench, Rob Zettler has gone through a range of emotions.
He's excited and energetic, and comfortable yet anxious. Although his tenure has started with three straight losses, he knows it hasn't stemmed from a lack of trying.
"These guys all want to win as much as I do," Zettler said of his team. "I'm not worried about their effort. I'm not worried about how they played. We just have to find a way to get the W."

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Colloquy of the Indonesia Hotels and Restaurants Association (PHRI) of Gianyar in 2012 declared Tjokorda Agung Ichiro Sukawati as Chairman for the tenure of 2012-2017. Cok Ichiro replaced Dewa Gede A Arimbawa whose term had expired in 2011. The elected chairman of the PHRI was inaugurated by Chairman of the PHRI Bali doubling as the Regent of Gianyar, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati, in The Royal Pita Maha Resort Ubud, Thursday (Sep 27).
In the new management, Tjok Agung Ichiro was accompanied by Ida Bagus Ariana and Ida Bagus Suartidiyana (Deputy Chairman I and II), Tjokorda Gede Dharma Putra Sukawati and Pande Sutawan (Secretary I and II), A. A. Rita Dewi and Wayan Surata (Treasurer I and II) while I Made D. Sudiartha and Kadek Ari served as PR I and II. Meanwhile, the position of Deputy Chairman of the Governance and Legal Affairs was filled by Tjok. Raka Tisnu Yudana, Deputy Chairman of Human Resources, Training and Certification (I Made Aristana), Deputy Chairman of the Organizational and Institutional Affairs (I Made Sudarma) Deputy Chairman of Accommodation /Hotel (Pande M Adityawarman).
Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati familiarly addressed as Tjok Ace said the election of the management of PHRI Gianyar ran amicably.
Related to future tourism challenges, Cok Ace urged the importance of employee competency certification in the effort to enhance the quality of human resources and stem the chance against the entry of foreign workers. With the certification of competencies, the welfare of employees was also expected to increase.
Cok Ichiro delivered that PHRI as partner of the government would continue to enhance the coordination in the future. Together with the ranks of management his party would bridge the interests of the employers with the government, so that it would reach the win-win solution.
Meanwhile, the Section Head of the Gianyar Government Tourism Office, Ni Kadek Redi Masri, said the inauguration of the management of PHRI Gianyar served as pinnacle of the celebration of the International Tourism Day in Gianyar Regency. Previously, it had been conducted various activities such as clean up services in the Ubud area and tourist attractions, a workshop on tourism, café food & fashion festival and yoga activities. (BTN/015)
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Monday, October 15, 2012
Ok, so I walked out. I had it, I could not take it any longer. So, I told the "old boss" that I got the job and they wanted me ready to start Tuesday, after getting all the results back. She told me that this was unacceptable and I was to stay on until the following Monday so I could train the new girl. Wait, what? You're the office manager, right? You fired me, but didn't, you told me that I was unhealthy and I needed to find another job (then told the other girls that you and I couldn't stand each other so that's why I had so many days off). I should have walked out a long time ago, but because I have morals and children to work for I had to continue to be treated like crap. So, no more! She went to lunch, I went to lunch, thought long and hard, and didn't come back. I had left my door key in the drawer just in case and told the girl that was left behind that I was sorry. And, I get two texts from the "old boss", one asking when I was coming back, the second said "nice exit. mail the key. good luck". I am not so sure that was the best way to leave, but at the time, it was the only way. She wants me gone, but she won't grow a pair and become the office manager that she gets paid to be. Or, maybe she simply gets paid for "doing" the doctor. Either way, she is grossly overpaid!
So, anyway! The weekend was okay. Oldest daughter is in trouble, this time some serious crap. Told everyone in her 6th grade class that she was so fat because she is prego! Raped, at that! So, we are working on getting her help. Trouble is, insurance won't pay much. BTW, she is 5'2" and 117#, BMI is fine, she just has a little "bump" of a stomach. Doctor says she is fine with the weight and all.
Anyway, after that crap happened, the weekend was okay. Stayed home mostly. Grocery shopped, cleaned, hubby and his son were outside pressure washing the deck and the house (and camper and flower bed and garbage cans...) Yard was cut, serious overgrowth was trimmed from the electrical pole. Plans made to go to the farm next weekend. It's the first weekend of open season, so hubby wants to get up there that weekend.
Let's see, I can't think if there was anything else that went on. Oh, the prior weekend, we went to Fernandina Beach for the sleepover. Can't really call it a camp out, since it was an actual house with mattresses on the floor, sink and stove in the kitchen, and air conditioning! But, the girls had fun, earned a few badges, saw the volunteers at the fort all in their period clothing. And they got to make a horseshoe! one girl helped with the bellows and three others pounded with hammers. They got to feel hardtack, sit in the dentist/barber chair and work the drill, and see just how deep they dug the "toilet" lmbo.
Ok, I think that was it for now. Back to the telenovela that is my life!
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Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) means the "Spear of the Nation".
MK was the armed wing of the ANC.
It launched its first guerrilla attacks against government installations on 16 December 1961. It was subsequently classified as a terrorist organization by the South African government and the United States, and banned.
The ANC is in an alliance with the South African Communist Party (SACP) and the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU). Each Alliance partner is an independent organisation with its own constitution, membership and programmes. The Alliance is founded on a common commitment to the objectives of the National Democratic Revolution, and the need to unite the largest possible cross-section of South Africans behind these objectives.
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Have you ever said, "Speak of the devil"? Have you ever appeared when a conversation was going on and you heard someone say, "Speak of the devil"? If so, you might have figured out they were talking about you and you showed up. It was not that they were calling you "the devil." To say, "Speak of the devil" goes back to hundreds of years. The phrase is old and appears in various Latin and Old English texts from the 16th century.
"Speak of the devil" is a phrase used to acknowledge the coincidence of someone appearing at the exact time that his or her name is called or being talked about. This does not mean that the person is mean, evil, or is the devil. Instead, it is a joking way of acknowledging the person's appearance at that exact moment that the person's name is mentioned.
"Speak of the devil" is the short form of the idiom "Speak of the devil and he doth appear" or its alternative form "Speak of the devil and he shall appear." The phrase is used when an object of discussion unexpectedly becomes present during the conversation. The person just mentioned appears based on the superstition that if you mention the devil's name, he will appear.
"Speak of the devil' is an expression derived from the Middle Ages. It was a superstitious prohibition against speaking directly of the devil or of evil in general, which was considered to incite that it would appear, generally with unfortunate consequences.
After reading this article, the next time you hear the expression you will have a better idea what "speak of the devil" really means.


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Sears has officially pledged not to run any more ads on the ABC Show, "Nothing Sacred." A spokeswoman for the department store said "Sears actually has never 'sponsored' Nothing Sacred in that we have not run national advertising during the show. Ads appeared in a few local markets due to inadvertent placements made by our advertising... [Read more...]"NOTHING SACRED" LOSES SPONSORSHIP OF OCEAN SPRAY
Ocean Spray has decided to drop sponsorship of the ABC show, "Nothing Sacred." In doing so, the company joins six other advertisers who have cancelled sponsorship of the show: Isuzu, Weight Watchers, K-Mart, Benckiser, DuPont and Red Lobster previously quit. William Donohue was delighted with the news: "Ocean Spray did what any responsible... [Read more...]MTA RULES DESERVE PUBLIC SUPPORT
Tomorrow, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will vote on advertising standards that are designed to service the public interest. The standards would bar advertisement on public transportation that a) are considered violent b) are frightening to children c) demean groups of people d) contain images of minors in a sexual pose e) promote... [Read more...]WHOOPI GOLDBERG ATTACKS THE POPE
On tonight's edition of "20/20," actress Whoopi Goldberg makes several very harsh and unfair statements about Pope John Paul II. Interviewed by Barbara Walters about her new book, Goldberg says that this pope "infuriates" her; she indicts him for rejecting gays and young people. Last night on the NBC show, "Extra,"... [Read more...]RED LOBSTER QUITS SPONSORING "NOTHING SACRED"
Red Lobster has become the sixth company to officially withdraw sponsorship of the ABC show, "Nothing Sacred." The statement by the parent company, Darden Restaurants, stated that "we determined the series may offend a significant share of viewers, which violates our advertising policy. As a result, we have no future plans to advertise... [Read more...]"NOTHING SACRED" OFFENDS AGAIN
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According to CNNMoney on Thursday afternoon, NBC has named Chuck Todd the new host of "Meet the Press." Todd, 42, replaces David Gregory, 43, who has been the moderator of the Sunday morning public affairs program for six years. Gregory came on board after Tim Russert who had held that position from 1991 until his death in 2008.
Todd will remain the political director for the network news division, but he will give up his mid-morning newscast "The Daily Rundown" on MSNBC. The new moderator of "Meet the Press" wrote on Twitter that he was "honored and humbled to be in the company of great MTP moderators, including David, Tom and of course Tim. All three taught me so much."
Many had already speculated that Gregory would be replaced by Todd, the NBC News political director and chief White House correspondent. Todd's first day on the job will be Sunday, Sept. 7. He will be the twelfth moderator in the program's history. With him coming to the show, NBC hopes to revamp the program and its weekly ratings.
Since Gregory has already left "Meet the Press," NBC correspondent and MSNBC anchor Andrea Mitchell will fill in this weekend. Gregory's last day was last Sunday even though viewers didn't know it.
On Thursday afternoon after CNNMoney reported about the change, Gregory confirmed his departure in a series of Twitter messages where he said he loves journalism and serving as moderator of "Meet the Press was the highest honor there is. He wished his colleagues at NBC News well, and he thanked the viewers.
Gregory is leaving NBC as well; however, there has not been an announcement concerning what his next career move will be.
"Meet the Press" is the longest-running show on television. It started on the radio in 1945, and came to television in 1947. During Gregory's tenure, the show's ratings fell to their lowest in 21 years and now ranks third behind "Face the Nation" on CBS and "This Week" on ABC.


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Gills and lungs at the intertidal
Respiration—gas exchange between blood and an outside medium (air or water)—always takes place across a wet membrane whether the organ hosting the blood is a gill or a lung. There is no fundamental difference between gills and lungs. Their essential anatomy is the same: a large surface area overlaying blood vessels. To further increase the surface area for efficient gas exchange, gills are usually branched or filamentous and lungs may be invaginated or branchiate.
A gill is not necessarily restricted to an aquatic medium: if it can stay erect and wet, it will also function in the air. Likewise, a lung can also function in water. In fact, in certain habitats animals with gills can live side by side with animals with lungs.
Here is an example. In this picture are 2 species of tiny snails that I found on a rock that I had pulled out of the sea during the high tide at a Florida beach. The 4 snails with shiny shells are Assiminea succinea, a species in the superfamily Rissooidea. They have small rudimentary gills. The snail with the duller shell near the center-left is Pedipes ovalis in the family Ellobiidae. Like its distant relatives the pulmonate land snails, Pedipes ovalis obtains its oxygen via a lung.
We see that in transitionary seashore habitats snail species with gills and lungs live alongside each other, creating an evolutionary mosaic.


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Mark J. Harris isn't just a Distinguished Professor of Film and TV Production in the School of Cinematic Arts at USC. He's a three-time Oscar winner (most recently for writing/directing the 2001 documentary, "Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport.")
Here's part 2 of WWTW's chat with the professor/filmmaker: (Here's Part 1)
WWTW: Are your students well versed in modern filmmaking technology before they set foot on campus? What technological advances do they see as the most beneficial to their careers?
MH: Students grow up these days with computers and digital recorders and are adept at using them. Although we make a point of accepting students with no film experience, many come to us having made videos and edited them at home with Final Cut Pro.
What we look for first when we screen applicants, though, is not technical facility but fresh ideas. We?'re looking for students who have something they?'re burning to say, who have ideas they want to explore. If they have something to say, we believe we can teach them how to communicate their ideas in film or video.
Most students who have grown up with computers are comfortable with the current technology of filmmaking, particularly post-production. But it doesn?t matter how skilled you are with the tools, or how quickly you master them, if you have nothing interesting to communicate.
WWTW: Are students pragmatic about their chances for success in the film industry?
MH: No, in general students are very naïve about the actual workings of the film industry and have no realistic sense of how difficult and competitive it is. Especially undergraduates. But why would anyone expect them to at 18? At film school you have a chance to discover if you have any real talent at this and whether you love it enough to pursue a career in it, despite the competitiveness of the field.
Many people discover that yes, this is what I want to do with my life, and others realize that they don?'t have the temperament or passion or perseverance to withstand the rejection and disappointment that is entailed in pursuing this particular dream. So they go to law school or choose a different career.
WWTW: How has working with young, impassioned filmmakers affected your own work? What have students taught you through the years?
MH: It's kept me continually optimistic and hopeful about the power of film to enable us to see the world anew. Their energy and idealism has renewed my own belief in the incredible, transformative power of this medium.
I always hire one or two ex-students on the films I produce and direct, and I have served as executive producer or consultant on several films of my students. Students continually make me re-examine my beliefs and convictions and help me see the world freshly. I am a far better filmmaker today because of all the students I have taught.
WWTW: Are there any misconceptions about film school in general you'd like to correct?
MH: Film school provides you the opportunity to do three things: see films, make films, and talk about them with people who are impassioned as you are.
It'?s not the only way to become a filmmaker, but it provides you the chance to discover if you have the talent to pursue this as a career, and more specifically what the nature of that talent is, whether, for example, your strength is as an editor or cinematographer, whether you can work well with actors or you can?'t stand them.
Film school also allows you to make friendships and develop relationships with people who are potential collaborators and with whom you may work for the rest of your professional career. None of this guarantees you a job when you graduate, but it?'s an experience that few students I know regret – ?even if they decide afterwards to try a different profession.
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Several library branches will offer a fun, creative Holiday Craft Workshop this month. Children and their caregivers can get into the holiday spirit by visiting the library to create holiday crafts and decorations of their very own.
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Family Worship Center schedules guest speaker
Carlos Haynes will speak at 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. and at 6 p.m. Sunday at Family Worship Center, 11901 Interstate 27.
Haynes, who started Healing Hands Ministry International with his wife, Kimberlee, became a Christian in 1995 after seeing the play "Heaven's Gates and Hell's Flames." A graduate of Rhema Bible Training Ministry International, he has worked with the Jesse Duplantis and Mac Hammond ministries.
For more information, call 622-0622.
Guest vocalist to perform at Country Church
Suzy Gayle will be the guest vocalist at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Country Church. Gayle received the 2003 Platinum Heart Award and also has been given other awards. She is traveling America, Canada, Australia and other countries, sharing her music and testimony.
To get to Country Church take exit 80 on east Interstate 40, and go 1.4 miles north on Spur 229. Call 376-7914 or 336-5585.
St. Matthew's slates annual pancake supper
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Pampa will hold its 48th Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Parish Hall, 727 W. Browning St. in Pampa.
Tickets are $5, with pre-school children eating free. Proceeds will benefit the church's day school. In addition, the Day School Support Group will hold a book fair.
Tickets are available at the church office or can be purchased at the door. Call 665-0701.
National speaker to talk about teens at church
Phil Chalmers will be speak at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 29 at Paramount Terrace Christian Church gym, 4000 Mays Ave.
Chalmers has spoken nationally the topic of today's teen entertainment. He promotes positive media as an alternative and covers issues such as sex, drugs, violence and suicide. He also examines the message of teen entertainment, including movies, music, TV, video games and the Internet.
There is no cost, and child care is available by reservation. Child care reservations must be made by Feb. 22. Call 353-6615.
St. Francis Church plans all-you-can-eat fish fry
St. Francis Catholic Church Hall, located on Highway 60, about 10 miles east of Amarillo near the IBP meat processing plant, will have an "All You Can Eat" Fish Fry from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 27. The fish fry is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Cost is $7 for adults, $3.50 for children 7-12 and children 6 and under eat free. Call 335-1872.
Life of Praise to have special prayer time
Life of Praise Fellowship will have a special prayer time for healing at 6 p.m. today at the church, 1814 N. Mirror St. Elisha Demerson, pastor of Emmanuel Church of God in Christ, will be the guest speaker. Music will be provided by Emmanuel Church of God. Call 383-2484.
Church plans special installation service
Covenant of Joy Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will have a special installation service for Mike Williams at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 22 at the church, 7200 Arden Road. High Plains Area Minister Chuck Fisher will conduct the ceremony.
Following the service, there will be a western theme dinner of barbecue with all the trimmings.
Ministry offers free pen pal training
Sharing Hope Ministry will offer a free pen pal training session from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at 3714 Julie Drive (rear entrance) for Christian women interested in writing to a female inmate while they are incarcerated.
Sharing Hope Ministry is an outreach to female prisoners throughout the State of Texas. The pen pal program pairs trained volunteers with one or more inmates who express an interest in learning more about the Christian faith.
Individual training sessions can be scheduled during the day if interested participants are unable to attend the scheduled training session. Call 358-7803.
Church organizing bus tour to show
The First Assembly of God church is organizing a bus tour to the Gaither Show in Lubbock on April 17. They will leave at 1:30 p.m. that day and return after the show that night. The cost is $85, which includes ticket, dinner and snacks on the bus. There are 10 spaces left. Call 353-9803 or 352-8833.
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I hate it when that happens...
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It does Happen...And it sucks
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Apps Release 12.0.3 Release Update Pack Now Available
By Steven Chan - EBS-Oracle on Oct 16, 2007
The third major update for Apps Release 12 is now available for download from Metalink:
- Oracle E-Business Suite 12.0.3 Release Update Pack (Patch 6141000)
A RUP by Any Other Name...
To revisit oft-confused terminology once again: In Release 11i, we have these things called Rollup Patches, which inexplicably became known as "RUPs." Release 11i Rollup Patches contain patches for a single product family (e.g. ATG Family Pack H Rollup 4).
In Release 12, we're now shipping these things called Release Update Packs. Given the way that neologisms form, it's inevitable that these
will be called "RUPs" too. The difference is that the R12 Release Update Packs combine patches created across several E-Business Suite product families.
If you're paying attention, it should be dawning on you about now that "Release Update Packs" in Release 12 are the equivalent of
"Consolidated Updates" in Release 11i. These are big, important patches.
What's New in Release Update Pack 3?
Regardless of what it's called, the third Release Update Pack for Release 12 contains fixes for the following areas, with details in the listed
Metalink Notes:
- Applications DBA (AD): Note 454385.1
- Applications Technology (ATG_PF): Note 454378.1
- Business Intelligence (BIS_PF): Note 454406.1
- Customer Relationship Management (CC_PF): Note 454426.1
- Financials (FIN_PF): Note 452639.1
- Human Resources (FR_PF): Note 452716.1
- Procurement (PRC_PF): Note 452640.1
- Projects (PJ_PF): Note 444253.1
- Supply Chain Management (SCM_PF): Note 454382.1
- Supply Chain Planning (SCP_PF): Note 454384.1
Just like the previous Apps 12.0.1 Release Update Pack and Apps 12.0.2 Release Update Pack, there's a gem buried in all of this: the Apps 12.0.3 Release Update Patch includes all of the security fixes released in the October 2007 Critical Update Patch (CPUOct2007).
Upgrading the Whole Thing or Just Specific Parts?
If you're looking for the latest new functionality, fixes, and updates for all Release 12 functional applications and the E-Business Suite's technology stack, apply the Apps 12.0.3 Release Update Pack.
You can also update specific Apps functional applications (such as Financials, Supply Chain, or Human Resources). See the Metalink Notes
for each of the individual products listed above.
If you're just interested in getting the latest Apps technology stack updates and don't wish to update your functional applications, you can apply just
the Oracle Applications Technology Software Update 12.0.3 (Patch 6077669), also known as R12.ATG_PF.A.DELTA.3.
More details about new Applications Technology Stack features and updates can be found in this article.
- Oracle E-Business Suite 12.0.3 Release Update Pack Readme (Note 445192.1)
- New Rapid Install StartCD for Release 12
- Apps Technology 12.0.3 Update Now Available


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Give us reason to be patriotic
Posted Tuesday, March 25 2014 at 02:00
Before thinking about a patriotism Bill, the government should first find out why citizens do not love their country and put measures in place to address their concerns. Unless they expect us to be proud of corruption, violence of women, increasing poverty levels, high unemployment rates, delayed payments for teachers and health workers, etc.
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Height: 5-10 Weight: 185 lbs.
Born: September 16, 1923 in Canton, OH
Died: February 7, 2007 in Massillon, OH
High School: Washington
College: Ohio St. (school history)
Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 17th round (146th overall) of the 1947 NFL Draft.
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Brought together by a shared passion for conservation and a love of waterfowl hunting, ALPS OutdoorZ partnered with Delta Waterfowl in late 2015 to bring to market a brand new, dual logoed line…..
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ALPS OutdoorZ Extreme Packs: A Step Beyond Good
The single piece of gear that hunters carry with them where design and construction are critical to how well it performs is the backpack.
Begin the New Turkey Season with ALPS Outdoorz New Grand Slam Turkey Vest
This time of year serious turkey hunters inventory their gear & take a hard look at what doesn't & what does work. Like the ALPS Outdoorz Grand Slam Turkey Vest…
ALPS OutdoorZ Introduces Delta Waterfowl Branded Hunting Gear
Starting this summer, you can support The Duck Hunters Organization simply by purchasing great new ALPS OutdoorZ outdoor gear…
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes ALPS Outdoorz as a Corporate Sponsor
Brought together by a shared passion for conservation and waterfowl hunting, ALPS OutdoorZ has become a corporate sponsor of Delta Waterfowl.
ALPS OutdoorZ Announces Newly Designed Media Page
ALPS OutdoorZ has recently unveiled their updated media page.
ALPS OutdoorZ Traverse X Receives Editor's Choice Award
ALPS OutdoorZ, a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance hunting gear, has won the 2015 Petersen's Hunting Editor's Choice Award for the Traverse X hunting pack.
Powderhook and Alps Outdoorz Announce Partnership with Gobble Map Turkey Tracking App
Turkey hunters across the U.S. are now able to check turkey activity in their area thanks to the Gobble Map, made possible by Alps Outdoorz.
QDMA Welcomes ALPS Outdoorz as a Corporate Partner
The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) is proud to announce ALPS OutdoorZ as one of its newest Corporate Partners.
Bowhunter TV Crew to Carry Alps Extreme Packs Afield
ALPS OutdoorZ packs have been put to the test through their development process, but now they will be put through the paces afield with Bowhunter TV starting in 2015.
ALPS OutdoorZ Teams up With North American Whitetail TV
North American Whitetail Television consistently ranks as one of the most-watched outdoor shows on Sportsman Channel…
ALPS OutdoorZ's New Extreme Line Kicks off with Weatherby Giveaway at SHOT Show
If you want to get your hands on the best hunting packs on the market, be sure to stop by the ALPS OutdoorZ Booth #3653 at the 2015 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada to preview the new EXTREME line.
New For 2015 – ALPS OutdoorZ Announces New EXTREME Line of Hunting Packs
ALPS OutdoorZ is proud to announce the new EXTREME line, featuring 4 new pack designs for Fall 2015, all utilizing molded-foam suspension components.
New for 2015 – ALPS OutdoorZ Commander X Freighter Frame
ALPS OutdoorZ is excited to announce its latest product, the Commander X Freighter Frame.
New for 2015 – ALPS OutdoorZ Introduces the Traverse X Pack
ALPS OutdoorZ is proud to announce the latest hunting pack in their new Extreme line of premium gear, the Traverse X Pack.
Be a Better Hunter: Great Hunting Gear of 2014
The difference between an adequate hunter and a great sportsman is often found in the gear they bring on their hunts…
ALPS OutdoorZ Introduces First Women's Pack
The Huntress Pack features shoulder straps, a waist belt, and frame to accommodate a woman's figure…
ALPS OutdoorZ Introduces New Crossfire Pack
ALPS OutdoorZ is unveiling the Crossfire Pack to their popular line of hunting gear…
ALPS OutdoorZ Introduces the Quickdraw Pack
The ALPS Quickdraw pack is new for the 2014 lineup, and is a single sling design that offers "swing-around" access to the main compartments…
ALPS OutdoorZ Introduces Redesigned Pursuit Pack
ALPS OutdoorZ is thrilled to announce the newly, redesigned Pursuit pack that is available at retailers across the US and Canada, just in time for deer season.
ALPS OutdoorZ Pursuit Pack
To get your gear to the field, you need a good pack. The Pursuit pack from ALPS OutdoorZ is a great pack to take your gear to the field and has some features that any tree stand hunter will love.
ALPS OutdoorZ: Title Sponsor for Real Life Outdoors
ALPS OutdoorZ is proud to announce the title sponsorship of Real Life Outdoors TV Show.
ALPS OutdoorZ Introduces Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity Products
As we've continued to grow we were constantly being asked, when are you going to get into more hunting products?
Browning Grants License to ALPS for Camping Gear
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Originally Posted by Efrain Barragan on Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Recipe by Chef John McConnell
2 medium fennel bulbs, thinly sliced lengthwise (preferably on a mandolin)
2 tbsp fennel fronds
2 tbsp Clif Family Kitchen Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp Clif Family Kitchen White Wine Vinegar
1 large grapefruit, segmented
3 mandarin oranges, segmented
½ cup Clif Family Kitchen Lemon Ginger Almonds, coarsely chopped
½ tsp kosher salt
Place sliced fennel in a bowl with Clif Family Kitchen Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Clif Family Kitchen White Wine Vinegar, segmented grapefruit, segmented oranges, half the Clif Family Kitchen Lemon Ginger Almonds and kosher salt. Mix well.
Serve on a platter and garnish with fennel fronds and remaining chopped almonds.
Makes four servings
Originally Posted by Efrain Barragan on Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Recipe by Chef John McConnell
1 tbsp Clif Family Kitchen Napa Valley Olive Oil
4 ounces smoked, dried chorizo, cut into half inch dice
3 cups winter squash, cut into one-inch cubes (butternut, acorn or pumpkin)
1 small onion, medium dice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed, cut into one inch pieces
1-cup chicken stock
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp kosher salt
½ cup Clif Family Kitchen Smoked Paprika Almonds, coarsely chopped
In a large, cold sauté pan add Clif Family Kitchen Napa Valley Olive Oil and diced chorizo and cook on low heat until chorizo has rendered its fat, about five minutes. Remove chorizo with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel lined plate. Turn the heat in the pan up to medium-high heat. Add the squash and onion to the pan in one even layer. Cook on medium-high heat until squash has caramelized on each side, about six to eight minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add the chopped Swiss chard, chicken stock, smoked paprika and salt to the pan. Turn the heat down to medium and cook until all the liquid has evaporated and squash is fork tender. Serve on a platter garnished with chopped Clif Family Kitchen Smoked Paprika Almonds.
Serves four
Originally Posted by Efrain Barragan on Monday, June 30, 2014
Recipe by Chef John McConnell
The 4th of July holiday always feels like the true start to summer and with that, summer eating! Ripe juicy tomatoes, herb-packed potato salads and fresh, sweet corn always fill our 4th of July picnic table. Here is a delicious way to prepare summer corn from Chef John McConnell using our hand blended Classic Hazelnut Dukkah. Chef John's secret tip – always pick corn that is as freshly harvested as possible. Corn starts to convert its sugar to starch the minute it is harvested – so the fresher the corn, the sweeter the corn!.
• 4 ears of fresh corn
• 4oz butter, unsalted (room temperature)
• 2 TBSP Gary & Kit's Napa Valley Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 lemon
• 4oz (or larger) package of feta cheese
• Fresh mint
• Gary & Kit's Napa Valley - Classic Hazelnut Dukkah
Clean and shuck ears of corn and set aside. Preheat your grill or light your fire to begin your 4th of July grilling extraganza. For compound butter, take a stick of butter (4oz) and cut into smaller pieces. Clean one clove of garlic and set aside. Zest the skin of one lemon that you thoroughly washed and dried. Add zest of lemon, garlic clove and butter to a food processor and a pinch of salt. Process until mixture is smooth and garlic is chopped (you may have to scrape sides down with a spatula several times to get desired consistency). While motor is still running, emulsify olive oil into butter mixture until it is incorporated. Scoop butter mixture into a bowl using a spatula and set aside in fridge. Crumble cheese into smaller pieces and set aside.
Grill corn lightly. Brush liberally with compound butter. While holding husk end of corn, sprinkle feta cheese over corn while spinning. Season liberally with Dukkah and top corn with hand-torn mint leaves. Enjoy with friends and family and serve alongside your favorite 4th of July fare!
Originally Posted by Efrain Barragan on Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Recipe and Photo by Kay Wilson
4 Tablespoons Gary & Kits Napa Valley Dill Dijon Mustard
½ cup salted butter, softened
1 baguette, cut into ¼ inch slices
1 pound smoked salmon, thinly sliced
Fresh dill
In a bowl, blend softened butter with mustard. Lightly toast baguette slices and allow to cool. Spread the toasts with mustard butter, top with smoked salmon and arrange on platter. Sprinkle with fresh dill and serve.
Originally Posted by Efrain Barragan on Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Recipe and Photo by Kay Wilson
3 tbsp butter
1 small loaf brioche bread (½ lb)
1 small loaf French bread (½ lb)
½ cup Gary & Kit's Napa Valley Meyer Lemon Marmalade
2 eggs and 2 additional egg yolks
½ cup granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
3 cups half-and-half
1 tbsp vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter ramekins and set aside. Remove crust from loaves of bread. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and spread onto a baking sheet. Toast until a light golden brown for about 20 minutes. Allow to cool, then place crumbs into a large mixing bowl. Heat marmalade and butter in a small sauce-pan until melted, add to bread cubes, gently toss and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, sugar, pinch of salt and vanilla extract. Heat the half-and-half in a medium saucepan until it begins to simmer, remove from heat and gradually add the half-and-half, whisking constantly.
Pour the custard over the bread cubes, lightly tossing to combine. Allow to sit for 30 minutes, occasionally pushing the bread cubes down into the custard with a spatula.
Heat water in a teakettle. Divide the bread-custard mixture into the buttered ramekins. Set the ramekins into a larger baking pan and place in oven, pour hot water from a teakettle carefully into pan so that the water comes up half way to the top of the ramekins. Bake for about 25 minutes (8 oz. ramekins~35 minutes) until the top of the puddings start to turn golden. Remove from oven and spoon a small amount of marmalade over top of each pudding and bake for an additional 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Originally Posted by Efrain Barragan on Monday, March 10, 2014
Recipe and Photo by Kay Wilson
2 eggs, room temperature
1 lb asparagus, medium-size with tough ends trimmed
2 TBSP Gary and Kit's Napa Valley Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sea Salt and White Pepper, to taste
1 TBSP Gary and Kit's Napa Valley Classic Hazelnut Dukkah
Let eggs sit at room temperature while bringing a pot of water to a boil. Turn the water down to a simmer and gently lower eggs into water with a slotted spoon. Simmer eggs for 9 minutes. Lift the eggs out of the water and plunge directly into ice water. After a few minutes, take the eggs out of the water and leave to cool down completely.
Peel eggs and grate them using the coarse side of a cheese grater. Cook asparagus in boiling water until it just turns bright green, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and, while still warm but not hot, toss asparagus in olive oil adding salt and white pepper to taste.
Plate the asparagus, piling the center of the stalks with grated egg and dukkah so that the tips and ends remain visible.


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Georges Braque, Paysage de la Ciotat (La Ciotat Landscape), 1907, oil on canvas, the Museum of Modern Art, New York. © 2014 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris
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Georges Braque: A Retrospective explores the unique achievement of one of the most influential painters of the 20th century. This exhibition is the first comprehensive museum survey of Braque's work seen in the United States in 25 years, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, is the only U.S. venue.
On two Mondays—when the Museum is closed to the public—take part in Master Tours, an exclusive series of in-depth events led by Museum art historians who share their expansive knowledge of the works on view in the exhibition. Each tour is an hour long and may be enjoyed as a single tour or enjoyed fully as a two-part series. After the tour, discuss your experience over a glass of champagne.
Tours may be purchased individually or as an entire series at a discount. Availability is limited, so advance reservations are encouraged and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Individual Tours
$55 Museum members
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April 28 Topic "Georges Braque: Pioneering Cubism"
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I'm attempting to learn some complex analysis on my own, and I've run across a curious question.
My book says to "discuss" the uniform convergence of the series $\displaystyle\sum_{k=1}^\infty\frac{x}{k(1+kx^2)}$ for real values $x$.
I interpret this to determine the values of $x$ where the series is uniformly convergent, and I assume that means when the sequence of partial sums is uniformly convergent.
I define a sequence of functions $\{s_n(x)\}$ defined by $$ s_n(x)=\sum_{k=1}^n\frac{x}{k(1+kx^2)}. $$ Now for any $\epsilon>0$, I think I would like to find an $n_0$ such that for all $m\geq n\geq n_0$, $$ |s_m(x)-s_n(x)|=\left|\sum_{k=n+1}^m\frac{x}{k(1+kx^2)}\right|<\epsilon. $$
Am I correct in thinking that the $x$ which satisfy this for all $\epsilon$ will be the $x$ where the series is uniformly continuous? If so, how could I do this? I hope I have not interpreted the problem wrongly. Thanks kindly for your aid.


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From Brittany Mauriss on April 04, 2011 in CalFinder News
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Malaysia is home to one of the world's biggest casinos. Perched atop a mountain called the Genting Highlands in Pahang, the Casino de Genting is the one and only casino in the country which attracts visitors and players from all over the world, especially from neighboring countries like Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia. The gambling haven boasts 200,000 sq ft of gaming space with 3,000 gaming machines and 500 table games of all your favourite Malaysia casino games from Blackjack to Roulette and Baccarat.
The casino also comes equipped with an adjoining resort, furnished with 29 restaurants on-site. There are many other hotels in its vicinity, bringing the combined total number of rooms to almost 9,000. When not gambling away in the Malaysian casino, one can enjoy the biggest and oldest theme park in the country right outside, for a different kind of thrilling fun and entertainment. This is the reason why Genting is famously dubbed as the City of Entertainment.
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2008 All Over Again
Betraying Progressives, Democratic Platform Panel Backs Fracking, TPP and Israel Occupation
Donald Trump Frees Us to Vote as We Wish
As the War on Weed Winds Down, Will Monsanto Be the Winner?
Politicon 2016: Donald Trump Surrogates Carry Off Bernie Sanders' Message About Income Inequality
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By Michael Dirda
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House Speaker John Boehner, pictured, has already ruled out the simplest course of action, which would produce the best outcome for the nation and also boost the prospects of the Republican Party: Bring the Senate bill up for a vote.
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Immigration reform now seems certain to pass the Senate within days, in an amended bill that could win as many as 70 votes from both parties. The results will improve life for millions of undocumented workers and their families—but the costs will not be negligible.
Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and the other "Left, Right & Center" panelists discuss Congress' failure on the farm bill and the latest amendment to the immigration reform legislation. They also take a look at news involving the Federal Reserve and President Obama's trip to Europe.
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The Texas Republican has emerged as a leading opponent of a bipartisan Senate bill that would grant a pathway to U.S. citizenship for undocumented immigrants. So it's interesting to learn that although the elder Cruz, an emigrant from Cuba, says he "came to this country legally," he also admitted in a recent NPR interview that he basically bribed his way in.
By Mike Luckovich
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A look at the day's political happenings, including a congresswoman's attempt to criminalize public female nipple exposure and "Saturday Night Live" pokes fun at Marco Rubio's State of the Union response.
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Coming out was one of the hardest things Viridiana Hernandez, a 19-year-old student from Grand Canyon University, has had to do.
The presidents of North America's two most populous countries (deal with it, Canada) have a lot to talk about, but Arizona's controversial immigration law, which Felipe Calderon has condemned and Barack Obama has critiqued, stole the show.
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Los Angeles, a city that owes its existence to immigration, may no longer do business with companies based in Arizona because of that state's immigration law. The L.A. City Council voted 13 to 1 to ban new contracts and review all current agreements with Arizona firms. (continued)
Dario Castillejos, Dario La Crisis
"Machete," a phony trailer bundled into Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino's 2007 collaboration "Grindhouse," is getting expanded into a full-length movie. Rodriguez just sent out an updated trailer, with a "special Cinco de Mayo message to Arizona."
Arizona's bold election reforms just backfired. Public financing and an attempt to stop gerrymandering may be to blame for the state's immigration law.
The Phoenix Suns pro basketball team will celebrate Cinco de Mayo by wearing "Los Suns" jerseys—in part to protest their home state's anti-immigrant law. Steve Nash, the team's star (and an immigrant himself), explains rather eloquently why he opposes the law.
The notion that the first thing to do is "secure the border" between the United States and Mexico—and only then worry about comprehensive immigration reform—falls somewhere between hopeful fantasy and cynical cop-out.
Give us your tired and your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, because we already have an abundance of selfish, mean xenophobes. Polls show that most Americans support Arizona's new immigration law, which makes it criminal to accept the Statue of Liberty's invitation. (continued)
The Mexican Foreign Ministry has issued an alert to all citizens living in or traveling to Arizona after the state passed an immigration law that essentially requires brown people to carry papers. "It must be assumed that every Mexican citizen may be harassed and questioned," the alert warns.
Following a heated debate, the British House of Lords approved an amendment that does away with the UK's long-standing common law against blasphemy—a watershed moment that some believe was too long in coming.
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Handmade Marketplace : How to Sell Your Crafts Locally, Globally, and On-Line
ISBN13:by Chapin, Kari
Workman Pub Co
Questions About This Book?
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It's an exciting new world for crafters. Handmade is hip, creativity is what the market wants, and there are many profitable sales opportunities that didn't exist a few short years ago. For crafters who have more confidence running a sewing machine than setting up a Web site, The Handmade Marketplace breaks down and makes sense of the global possibilities for marketing and selling crafts. First, determine the right price for every item ' not too expensive and definitely not too cheap. Whether the product is beaded jewelry or felted slippers, illustrations or tote bags, author Kari Chapin helps crafters determine cost of goods, market competition, and the pros and cons of wholesale and retail sales. If the price is right, customers will buy. Then it's on to selling. The boom in indie craft fairs and sites such as Etsy ("Your place to buy & sell all things handmade") is providing artisans with an ever-expanding marketplace for handcrafted items. Chapin demystifies every venue. She explains the guidelines that craft fairs impose on exhibitors, the typical yearly calendar of shows, and how to start a new craft fair. For the crafter interested in online sales, there are tips on styling and propping crafts for photographs and technical explanations of how the most popular Web marketplaces run. Traditional brick and mortar consignment stores are still very good options for many crafters. Chapin explains how to approach shopkeepers and build strong relationships. Wrapping everything up with media advice and tips on how to get the word out, The Handmade Marketplace is the sales and marketing bible that today's crafters need.
Author Biography
Kari Chapin has worked in marketing and publicity for a variety of arts and nonprofit organizations and managed a retail store featuring artisan goods. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, two dogs, and one cat. Visit her at www.karichapin.com.
Table of Contents
|p. 1
|My Creative Collective
|p. 4
|Getting to Know Yourself and Your Business
|Setting the scene For Success
|p. 12
|Setting Goals
|Build a Nurturing Space
|Getting Unstuck
|Translating an Idea into Reality
|Branding Your Business
|p. 27
|Who are you Customers?
|What's Your Message and Look?
|What's in a Name?
|Develop a Logo
|Establishing Basic Business Practices
|p. 37
|What Kind of Business Are You?
|The Next Steps
|Colleting Money
|Pricing Your Work
|Hiring Help
|Spreading the Word - and Images
|Marketing Basics
|p. 64
|Marketing Defined
|Essential Marketing Materials
|Photographs Are Key
|Your Craft Community
|p. 76
|Making Connections
|Online Communities
|Community Swaps
|p. 84
|Blogs and Websites Defined
|Basic Setup
|Writing a Successful Blog
|Give and Take
|What Makes a Blog Successful
|Create an Online Newsletter
|Advertising and Publicity
|p. 107
|Advertising Online
|Be Your Own Best Ad Agency
|Attracting Media Attention
|Approaching Print Media
|Putting Together a press Kit
|Writing Press Release
|More Online Marketing Networks
|p. 128
|Social Media
|Getting Down to Selling
|The Craft Fair Scene
|p. 146
|First Things to Know
|The Fair Application Process
|Getting the Word
|Preparing for the Fair
|Designing Your Booth Space
|Fair Day Etiquette
|Starting Your Own Craft Fair
|Selling in Online Stores
|p. 171
|Evaluating Marketplaces
|Setting Up Your Online Shop
|Customer Service
|Answering Customer Questions and Comments
|Selling in Brick-and-Mortar Stores
|p. 191
|Getting Your Foot in the Door
|Persuasive Leave-Behind Materials
|Meeting with the Store Owner/Manager
|Selling on consignment
|Get Creative: Other Selling Options and Opportunities
|p. 202
|Join a Co-Op
|Teach a Course
|Hold Trunk Shows
|Host House Parties
|Offer Kits and Patterns
|Parting Advice
|p. 208
|p. 211
|Craft Show Supplies Checklist
|p. 214
|p. 215
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Windows XP Mode was working fine. I think I logged off and then I whenever I try to log in I get the following response. "The requested operation cannot be completed because the Terminal Connection is currently busy processing a connect operation"
Through google search, half of the answers are unactionable and half are for Windows Server.
Anybody have specific experience on Windows 7 Pro with Windows XP Mode with this problem?
Thanks in advance!
OK, I think I found it. Bob for the win on Win7/XP.
- Enable hidden files to be seen and extensions to be shown for known types.
- Delete the virtual machine state located at C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Virtual PC\Virtual Machines\Windows XP Mode.vsv
- Try again.


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Nearly 2 years ago, searchers in Fayetteville, North Carolina were out in full force, desperately searching for 23-year-old Army medic Kelli Bordeaux. Now many of the same searchers have turned out to look for 15-year-old Danielle Locklear, who has been missing for 2 weeks.
Dannie was said to be walking to a friends' house, but when her grandfather arrived to pick her up, he learned she had never arrived. Some of her clothes were located at a nearby creek, which is a huge concerning factor, but two days of searching brought forth nothing else leading to the missing teen. The same happened in the wooded area near Hope Mills High School, where her cell phone was tracked. Nothing was found.
There are numerous rumors and theories about what could have happened to Dannie. Was she kidnapped? Murdered? Suicidal? Runaway? As of now, no one has come forward to answer these questions, but the young lady remains missing. With very little to go on, will Dannie ever be found?
Kelli hasn't been, and the search for her has continued since her disappearance on April 13, 2012. She was last seen leaving the Froggy Bottoms bar, after accepting a ride to her apartment from sex offender Nick Holbert. A friend received a text message from her in the wee hours of April 14, 2012, saying that she had arrived home and was "drunk and tired" but there's no proof that Kelli was actually the one to send that message, as the manager of her apartment complex says it looked like she never came home.
Where are Kelli Bordeaux and Danielle Locklear? Other than proximity, are there any connections between the disappearances? Hopefully both woman will turn up and be returned to their families, though everyone must admit it's looking pretty grim. Just a year after her disappearance, Kelli was declared legally dead, so that her military benefits could be transferred to her family, but they still refuse to believe that she won't come back home. "It's just that we're never going to give up. We're going to continue searching until there's some kind of an answer," said Kelli's brother, Matt Henson.
Will either family ever get answers? Where are these young woman? They join an ever-growing list of North Carolina's missing people. Will there be answers for any of the families?


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Mexican Ines Sainz Was Sexually Harassed Due To Her Whore Clothing
I thought there could be no one more vile than a nagging wife who wants the house cleaned during a football game, but alas, there is a Mexican named Ines Sainz. Ines Sainz is crying foul this week because she claims she was sexually harassed.
Ines Claims that when she went into the New York Jets lockerroom after a game last week, the players and even the coach were making cat calls towards her. First of all, my question is what is she doing, walking around a locker room full of men cleaning up after a game? She was waltzing around in the locker room, dressed in this outfit, and rubbing up against NFL athletes as they got out of their showers:WARNING: The following image media displays inapproriate jeans hugging the taco dipped hips of a Mexican tempt devil. She is trying to entice men to look at her stuffed Mexican flapjacks in these jeans and it is dirty vile sin. Demand any wife and children leave the room before viewing.
That carne asada is flavored with the most spicy variety of sin: lust, fornication, Satanic temptation. Whore devils!
What type of woman would spend all day crawling into such skin tight flesh pants, then cry when men take notice? It is not the fought of the football team that she forced them to look at her back parts when she walked by. It is only natural for a man to have a look and it is the power of prayer which helps that natural instinct to not fester into sin.
Another shot of whore pants!
See, that's not fair. She has the nerve to walk into a locker room dressed like that and then tries to get upset when men look. It is only natural! It is her fault and not the guys, they can't control what their eyes see. They are not magicians and can just unsee vision!
She is a woman, so naturally does not know too much about sports. Outside of the beer flussy and the cheerleaders, females really don't have too much to contribute to football. Sainz tries to claim she is a 'sports commentator', which is very laughable because for one, she's a woman. Women are lucky enough to know that the there are 300 feet in 100 yards.
Then more importantly, two. Ines Sainz is a Mexican. Mexicans think 'football' means soccer, which is just another reason why they are third world failure.
This is just typical of Mexicans. Trying to find all sorts of ways to drum up attention and really, they have no talent of their own. What can this woman tell us about football that we cannot get from the insightful commentary of greats like John Madden or the legendary Dick Butkis or even Mike Ditka.
Now we have a big investigation. Obama liberals are licking their chops and ready to do a huge investigation on each NFL team. Obama would love nothing more than to ruin the NFL by suing all the teams for sexual harassment and then laugh as the Arab sports of BOMB AMERICA became the national pastime. He would cheer his fellow Hussein Mullahs on for hours!
This is why George Washington warned us to stay out of : giving women rights to vote, foreigners and even the wife President Reagan said it: No Mexicans.
Women and Mexican is just a bad combination, oatmeal and twice fried green onions. The taste curdles in your mouth and then turn your stomach, just like a night of fornication with a Mexican arriba street hooker. No Mexican in our football and no women in our locker rooms. The NFL is learning the hard way and I can only pray this will all blow over.
If women think they can hang with the big dogs and do locker room interviews, they better be ready to have thems rears snapped! They will get wet towels and cat calls. That is just fun of sports and it is all the fault of Ines Sainz jeans.
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Police Investigate a Bomb Threat at Howard High School
Posted on 04/22/2013 8:21 pm
- 401 East 12th Street, Wilmington, Delaware
Date of Occurrence:
- Monday, April 22, 2013, approximately 11:30 a.m.
At approximately 11:30 this morning an unknown caller contacted Howard High School with a bomb threat. The school immediately activated their emergency response plan and evacuated the building. K-9 officers conducted a sweep of the building for suspicious packages; none were located. At approximately 12:30 p.m. officers declared the school safe and students were allowed to reenter the building.
Detectives continue to investigate the incident.
Anyone with information can call:
- Wilmington Police Confidential Tip Line at (302) 576-3990.
- Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 (1-800-847-3333) or online at www.tipsubmit.com.


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This tour is designed for those who are looking for an ultimate birding and nature journey, with the possibility to see many of the most emblematic species and places of the southern cone of the American Continent, plus the Antarctic. It has also been thought for people who cannot spend too many days on tour, and who expect to get the most of such a short expedition to the ends of the Earth. During this journey, we will cover a diversity of habitats, starting with a glimpse of the Pampas wetlands in Buenos Aires, down through the steppes, Atlantic cliffs and beaches of mighty Patagonia, on to the Island of Tierra del Fuego and more: Cape Horn, the Drake Passage and the South Shetlands.
We will be delighted by the breathtaking views of Southern Right Whales, Southern Elephant Seals and Sea Lions at the Valdés Peninsula. As a prelude to the penguins that we will have the chance to see in the Antarctic waters, we will spend time with the Magellanic penguins at Punta Tombo, where 200,000 pairs of these birds nest every year. November is great for this particular colony, since this is when penguin chicks hatch, and we will see hundreds of them interacting with their parents. Down in Tierra del Fuego we will explore the sub Antarctic woods, searching for such spectacular birds as the Magellanic Woodpecker, Magellanic Tapaculo, Austral Pygmy-Owl or the Austral Parakeet -the most southerly parrot on Earth- to name but a few.
Once on board our vessel, we will navigate the waters of the Beagle Channel, looking for a diversity of seabirds, such as Diving Petrels, Skuas and watching nesting colonies of Imperial Shag on our way to the Cape Horn and on to the Drake Passage. It is during the crossing of the passage that we will have our best chances to see several species of Albatrosses, Petrels, Fulmars, Shearwaters and other seabirds, as well as some cetaceans, like Humpback and Minke Whales. After crossing the Antarctic Convergence, we will start spotting the first icebergs, and soon after, the first Antarctic land at the South Shetlands. We will explore the marine birds and mammals colonies at this archipelago, and will have the opportunity to visit a Russian and a Chilean Antarctic base, both located on King George Island.
The Itinerary in a Nutshell:
We will gather in Buenos Aires on day 1, and go visiting Costanera Sur Nature Reserve, to have a brief introduction to the birds and ecosystems of the Argentine Pampas. In the morning of day 2, we will fly to the Argentine city of Trelew, from where we will drive first to Punta Tombo, and then to the Valdés Peninsula, where we will spend the following three nights. We will dedicate days 3 and 4 to explore the Valdés, and on day 5, we will drive back to Trelew, to take our flight to Ushuaia. On day 6 we will visit Tierra del Fuego National Park. Days 7 to 11 are to be spent on cruise down to the South Shetlands. In the evening of day 11, we will fly from South Shetlands to the Chilean city of Punta Arenas, where we will spend the night. On day 12 we will drive back into Argentina, to the city of Río Gallegos, to take our return flight to Buenos Aires and back home.
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Perry attempted to use sarcasm in his complaints about President Obama on his site:
If we were to elect a Republican President in 2012, here is what we would get:
- war being waged simultaneously on three fronts
- a president who tells Congress he has war powers and does not need to seek their approval
- a failure to investigate or prosecute Bush/Cheney administration officials for torture or war crimes
- a gutted health care reform bill with no public option
- a failure to provide relief for homeowners facing foreclosure
- a president who drags his feet about leaving Afghanistan even after we got Bin Laden (Kudos on that, sir, well done. But it will be ancient history by November 2012. People will vote on the economy.)
- a president who fails to tax the rich, and whom people no longer trust to defend Social Security and Medicare.
[h/t Janet Rhodes @ FDL]
But wait, this is only 2011!!! And where's the gap to be bridged?
Perry's complaints about President Obama's policies are interesting, but what do they actually mean. He wrote, in a comment on this poor site:
I think what you are seeing is Obama moving to the Right in preparation for the November 2012 election. I fear that if he does not do that, he will not be reelected, which will be a real disaster for this country. We would then be ruled by characters who think and behave just like some of those on this very blog who constantly viciously attack their enemies and who don't need facts to generate their positions. Their thinking and behavior mimics their leaders almost perfectly, make no mistake about that.
Until November 2012, Progressives like myself will find ourselves more and more angry with Obama, but we will vote for him anyway against any Repub who gets nominated to run against him. This is what happens when a significant minority of the country moves to the far right extreme, with Fox, Rush, the Koch Brothers, and all like them parading in support with tons of money, yelling and screaming and lying 24/7!!!
Naturally, I responded:
An interesting statement: you have just said that either President Obama is a liar, lying about what he believes and even governing in a manner in which he doesn't believe, all to get re-elected, or that he really is far more conservative that you had thought, but you'll vote for him anyway, even though you disagree with his positions, because he is nominally a Democrat.
Perry then replied:
I am saying that Obama is starting to focus on policies more to the center. Most politicians shift focus as they take into account the desires of their constituents. This has nothing to do with either lying or being far more conservative, although Obama is not the leftist extremists that you Repubs like to allege.
Yet, four days after that exchange, the esteemed host of Bridging the Gap wrote an article which says, in effect, that President Obama's policies are essentially indistinguishable from those of any of the 2012 Republican presidential candidates.
Why, I have to wonder, does Perry spend so much effort defending President Obama and his positions, and criticizing the GOP, if he finds our 44th President's policies to be almost indistinguishable from what Sarah Palin would do? Why did he say, explicitly, that he will vote for President Obama 16½ months from now — yes, the time really is getting that short — when he disapproves of him so strongly?
It's always possible that those peeved progressives will find a primary challenger for President Obama. If so, judging by Perry's comments, he'd be looking to support that progressive challenger, right?
One of us doesn't think that will happen.
And here's hoping that the late President Harry Truman was right when he said, "If you give the people a choice between a watered-down Republican and a Republican, they will choose the real thing every time."


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Braids have come a long way from their Pippi Longstocking status. From fishtail plaits to the more traditional, braids have been showing up all over the celeb-sphere, proclaiming themselves the hottest 'do in town. Get inspired by these 6 gorgeous and easy-to-achieve styles favored by Blake Lively, Jennifer Lawrence and more.
Blake Lively's Fishtail Braid
Stars like Blake Lively prove that going the simple route when it comes to braids is actually a dead-end. Especially at fancy events like the red carpet, where big-time celebs like Ms. Lively (aka Mrs. Reynolds) are known to put their fashion-forward on and dazzle. Get Blake Lively's fierce braid by following these easy-steps.
Start by dividing your hair into two equal sections. Now pick a one-eighth inch chunk from the left side and cross it over to the inside of the right section. Repeat the process but with the opposite side. Continue picking up small sections and crossing them over until you reach the ends of your hair. Note: a fishtail braid looks nicer when it's longer.
Image Credit: Dan Jackman/WENN.com
Lea Michele's Relaxed Braid
There is something to be said about messy/effortless hair that exudes a natural, soft type of beauty. To get Lea Michelle's relaxed loose braid, start by applying a texture-enhancing spray or gel all over your hair. Then blow-dry, teasing the hair from root to tip to add volume. Finish by pulling the hair into a loose braid that will highlight your face and neck. To keep this look looking effortless, make sure to stick with a clear elastic that will blend right into your hair.
Image Credit: Nikki Nelson/WENN.com
Jennifer Lawrence's Princess Leia Moment
If you have been keeping up with this season's awards, movie premieres and such extravaganzas, then you already know that stars like Jennifer Lawrence have been seeking galactic inspiration when it comes to their hair. Take for example this beautiful Princess Leia-inspired updo braid the Hunger Games starlet recently sported.
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Kristen Stewart's Messy French Braid
While Kristen Stewart is hardly every seen without her messy side part (that admittedly we dig), it was this messy French braid that had us coveting the starlet's mane more than ever. To get Kristen's casual look, it's best to begin with unwashed hair so the style will hold longer. Tease your hair with a comb to add volume, which is key to getting the messy part of the 'do down pat. Now separate a small section of hair where you want the braid to start and divide it into three even sections. Cross the right section over the middle section, so that the original right section is now the middle. Repeat the same process with the left. Next, lift a small section of hair to the right of your braid and add that new, small section of hair to the existing section on the right. Then cross the entire right section over the middle section. Continue the process, alternating right and left sections and tightening the braid each time you cross a section over the middle.
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Dianna Agron's Romantic Twist
Nothing says pretty like a romantic 'do and in Dianna Agron's case, this is as pretty as it gets. To copy Dianna's feminine braided updo, separate a chunk of hair from the side of your face. Secure the rest of your locks into a soft, romantic styled bun. Now begin braiding the remaining chunk all the while interweaving it within the braid. Secure with neutral colored bobby pins.
Image Credit: FayesVision/WENN.com
Amanda Seyfried's Fancy 'Do
Since Amanda Seyfried's gorgeous hair is almost always down for big events (who can blame her?), it's a real treat to see her sporting a sophisticated updo every so often. Plus, we can't get over how gorgeous this fancy braid looks on the Les Miserables star. To get this beautiful braid, you need to work with a lot of hair, a process that might even require extensions.
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Manager's Royals flush
by Kate Smith
O'Neill delighted with three-goal show.
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill was a happy man after watching his side return to winning ways with a comprehensive victory over Reading at the Stadium of Light.
It's exactly a year to the day since O'Neill took charge of his first game on Wearside - a vital 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers - and that anniversary was marked with similar joyous scenes as the Black Cats turned in a rampant display to upend Reading.
We scored three good goals and we won the game convincingly.
- Martin O'Neill
Sunderland got off to the best start imaginable with James McClean putting the side in front after three minutes.
"It was a great performance, very spirited. We scored three good goals and we won the game convincingly," O'Neill told safc.com.
"The early goal was very important because recently we've been chasing games and sometimes we've given ourselves mountains to climb.
"It was great to score early," the manager continued. "I thought there were signs that James [McClean] is returning to the form we've seen from him before."
Sunderland's advantage was doubled just before the half-hour mark after the returning Steven Fletcher was in the right place at the right time to clip the ball into the back of the net.
But it was a late Stephane Sessegnon goal that rubber-stamped the triumph after he skipped past a defender and the goalkeeper in trademark fashion to fire Sunderland's third.
"In terms of the scoreline Sessegnon's goal made it a fantastic win," O'Neill added.
"That goal will be a boost to his confidence. He also showed signs of returning to that form he has previously showed."
After the game, the manager also took a moment to heap praise on the supporters: "The fans were absolutely terrific. Of course they were apprehensive and nervous about the game, but they were very supportive.
"If we can give that effort and commitment every week at the Stadium of Light the crowd will stay with us."


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Battered but undaunted Panthers vow to advance farther next season
CORAL SPRINGS Moving days are usually fraught with a sense of melancholy over the past and excitement to what lies ahead.
That was the general mood in the Panthers locker room at Saveology.com Iceplex on a dank Saturday afternoon as the playoff beards were gone and players were packing up for their offseason about a month earlier than they hoped to.
"This day is always tough, coming in, getting stuff out of your locker,'' said Panthers defenseman Ed Jovanovski, 35, the only active Panther to the 1996 Stanley Cup finalists. "Saying goodbye to the fellas is always a tough day but a lot of positives. Being a goal away from advancing is something we can be proud of, but once you have a taste of it you want more.''
While everyone was still hurting from the sudden ending to the season in Thursday's heartbreaking, double-overtime Game 7 loss to the Devils, they also couldn't wait to return to continue this season's momentum.
"I believed we could make it past the first round and it's even tougher when you saw all the determination from the players and the whole season is decided by one goal,'' forward Tomas Kopecky said. "Next year we're going to be even hungrier.''
But before the mostly international players dispersed to all corners of the globe, they had their individual exit meetings with General Manager Dale Tallon and coach Kevin Dineen to discuss some of their uncertain futures.
The Panthers have six free agents to decide on, including defenseman Jason Garrison, forward Mikael Samuelsson and goalie Scott Clemmensen, along with veterans John Madden, Krys Barch and Marco Sturm.
"Always hard decisions that affect your long-term future,'' Dineen said. "We work within a fiscally responsible framework that has to be respected.''
Kris Versteeg, coming off a career-high 23 goals and 54 points, is one of four restricted free agents who's seeking a long-term contract after playing with six organizations in five years.
"When you travel as much as I have, I guess you're never quite settled,'' Versteeg joked.
But first Versteeg and several offensive cogs will require medical attention before starting their vacations after revealing they had been playing with serious injuries throughout the first-round series.
Versteeg is going to Nashville on Wednesday for hip surgery to repair an impinged cist that has affected his mobility since late February.
"[The hip] affected pretty much everything … but I'm not making excuses because when you do, that's where you get yourself in trouble,'' said Versteeg, who scored only two goals in the final 18 games of the regular season, but had three in the playoffs.
Tomas Fleischmann, the team's leading scorer in the regular season, played with a broken left hand and pinky since Game 2 of the playoffs, which explains why he was mostly invisible.
"It was my shooting hand,'' said Fleischmann, whose only playoff goal was an empty-netter. "It was tough, you work all season for the playoffs and when you get there you get this injury and feel like you can't do much about it.''
Sean Bergenheim, who added to his playoff lore with four more goals, giving him 12 in 23 games, sustained a fractured left foot early in Game 7 on a shot from Garrison.
Dineen criticizes Upshall
Dineen rarely criticizes his players publicly but he did take a shot at forward Scottie Upshall, who had a non-productive, injury-plagued first season in South Florida with five points in 26 games.
"It wasn't a very good year for Scottie,'' Dineen said. "When he was healthy we didn't get the production we would like out of him to exploit the skill-set that he has, the shot and speed, so the expectations will be a lot higher next year.'' …
Goalie Jose Theodore said his undisclosed injury would't require surgery, just rehabilitation.
"Rest is a weapon, Joe Sakic used to say when he needed a day off,'' laughed Theodore.


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Moment of fame .... Madhura Nagendra, casually dressed in red and blue, next to India's flag bearer Sushil Kumar. Photo: Reuters
If you were perplexed by the sight of a casually dressed woman marching next to the Indian flag-bearer during London's triumphant Olympics opening ceremony, the mystery has been solved.
It wasn't an unsettling breach of security, merely an example of an over-excited cast member who wanted her 15 minutes of fame. And the world was watching.
She had no business to walk in with the Indian contingent and we are taking up the issue with the organisers. We don't know who she is and why she was allowed to walk in. It is a shame that she was with the athletes in the march past
Indian Olympic officials are reportedly miffed about how the woman managed to march with the country's delegation during the athletes' parade.
India's Deccan Chronicle has identified the woman as Madhura Nagendra, a post-graduate student from Bangalore.
"DC sources say that her friend from the college was also baffled seeing her with the Indian contingent," the paper reported.
"She has been living in London and before she went with the Indian team, she had displayed her Olympic passes on her Facebook account. But once this became an issue, she had deactivated her Facebook account.''
Acting chef de mission of the Indian contingent Brig P.K. Muralidharan Raja told the Press Trust of India they were angry that an individual who was not part of the delegation was allowed to hog the limelight.
"She had no business to walk in with the Indian contingent and we are taking up the issue with the organisers. We don't know who she is and why she was allowed to walk in. It is a shame that she was with the athletes in the march past," Raja told the PTI.
LOCOG chief executive Sebastian Coe emphasised that the woman's surprise appearance was not a breach of security as she hadn't "walked in off the street".
"I think there is a very important point here to take into consideration - and I don't minimise the fact that she got into the opening ceremony, we will have our own discussions about that - but, of course, she could not have got on to the Olympic Park without having gone through all our security protocols anyway. So ... she should not have been in the opening ceremony but don't run away with the idea that she sort of walked in off the street to be able to do that. She hadn't," Coe told a media briefing.
"But yes, we will be looking at that - next time we have an opening ceremony."