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West Caldwell, NJ, June 25, 2009 - Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today announced the availability of its Ricoh Aficio GX e3300N/GX e3350N GelSprinterTM color inkjet series, designed to provide an affordable, high-quality, duplexing alternative to color laser technology or consumer inkjets in small offices, workgroups, and classrooms. The new Aficio GX e3300N/GX e3350N printers use next generation GelSprinter technology that incorporates a waterproof, fast-drying viscous gel ink to eliminate smudging, blurring, bleed-through and curling for professional results.In today's challenging economic climate, companies are looking to increase productivity without impacting costs. The network-ready GelSprinters support workgroups with print speeds up to 29 pages-per-minute, 35-second warm-up times, and first print speeds of 7.5 seconds or less. The standard 250-Sheet Paper Tray allows for minimal interruption with the option of a 100-Sheet Multi-Bypass tray for heavy-stock paper that allows for banner prints up to 51 inches long. Affordability can be found with the improved Economy Color Mode, delivering crisp text and color graphics for about the same cost-per-page as a black & white print. Additional cost savings are realized with automatic duplexing, high-capacity print cartridges, and bi-directional ink, all contributing to the lowest possible total cost of ownership.As more companies look to "green" their offices, the Ricoh Aficio GX e3300N/GX e3350N series features a wide range of environmental attributes to satisfy the most environmentally conscious customers, without compromising productivity. Landfill waste is reduced as the printers use permanent print heads and its consumables qualify for Ricoh's recycling programs. Additionally, the Ricoh Aficio GX e3300N/GX e3350N series requires only 36 watts of electricity when printing, making it ENERGY STAR Version 1.1 compliant."As the latest in the evolution of GelSprinter printers, the Ricoh Aficio GX e3300N/GX e3350N series allows businesses to increase their color printing workflow, while being conscious of their impact on the environment," said Matt Sakauchi, vice president, Office Printer Business Group, Ricoh Americas Corporation.The Aficio GX e3300N directly replaces the Aficio GX3000 and is Ricoh's newest color printer with standard duplexing. In addition to improved image quality (up to 3600 x 1200 dpi) using a new viscous ink formula, this model adds an Ethernet interface to its standard feature set, making this RPCS model a better choice for single users with basic general office printing needs, including some duplexing.In addition, the Aficio GX e3350N directly replaces the Aficio GX3050N. With all the same features and specifications as the Aficio GX e3300N, this model adds PCL 5c and PCL 6 page description languages and drivers, making it an ideal color printer for larger workgroups with more sophisticated printing applications.Both printers are competitively priced at $179.00 US for the Aficio GX e3300N, and $249.00 US for the Aficio GX e3350N.To learn more about Ricoh's full line of products, please visit www.ricoh-usa.com. About Ricoh Americas CorporationRicoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd., the 73-year-old leading supplier of office automation equipment and electronics, with fiscal year 2008 sales in excess of $20 billion.Ricoh Americas Corporation is a leading provider of document solutions. Ricoh's fully integrated hardware and software products help businesses share information efficiently and effectively by enabling customers to control the input, management and output of documents.Ricoh Americas Corporation directly or through its network of authorized dealers markets and distributes products in North, Central and South America.Information about Ricoh's complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at www.ricoh-usa.com.For more information and specs, please vist the GX e3300N and GX e3350N product pages.# # #All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.
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Patricia Wolfson and Steve Cauthen are excited about finally being able to relinquish their titles as "the last Triple Crown winners" pro
Representatives of the last three Triple Crown winners are expected to be on hand at the Belmont Stakes next weekend as California Chrome makes his bid to join their ranks. In fact, Patricia Wolfson (owner) and Steve Cauthen (jockey) are looking forward to relinquishing their titles of "The Last Triple Crown Winners," after holding them for 36 years.
"I think having a horse like California Chrome going for it is wonderful. I think he has the potential to be a great horse and we'll be cheering him on, and I hope Belmont Park echoes with the same deafening cheers that greeted us when Affirmed won back in 1978," stated Wolfson, who co-owned the colt with her late husband Louis.
"California Chrome looks like a freak who can probably do things beyond his breeding. I'm pretty optimistic he has a great chance to pull it off. But Big Brown looked like a lock, so you never know," added Cauthen, who was just 18 when he rode Affirmed into the history books. He had high praise for Chrome's jockey Victor Espinoza and his affinity with his mount. Cauthen will be on hand to sign autographs at the Belmont along side Ron Turcotte, who rode the great Secretariat, and Jean Cruget who rode. Seattle Slew.
Also expected to be on hand to cheer California Chrome on will be Slew's trainer Billy Turner, who has been based at Belmont for the past 40 years, and "the first lady of racing," Penny Chenery, Secretariat's owner, now 92, who will be making her way from Colorado.
"I wasn't going to come because I'm getting up in years," she stated. "But if this horse wins the Triple Crown, I want to be there."

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HTC 3D smartphone in the rumors again, should be cheaper than the LG Optimus 3D
We've first heard about HTC's intentions to launch a 3D Android smartphone back in December.
Since then, we've also learned that Sprint may announce a so called HTC EVO 3D at CTIA 2011 – which starts tomorrow.
While we're not sure if the device rumored back in December is Sprint's EVO 3D, now Pocket-lint claims to have exclusive info on a 3D HTC smartphone that could be available as soon as the third quarter of the year.
Reportedly, HTC's handset will be "lighter, thinner and cheaper" than the LG Optimus 3D (which was unveiled at MWC 2011 as the world's first 3D smartphone, and will be released in the US as AT&T Thrill 4G).
The smartphone that Pocket-lint is talking about may be a non-US version of Sprint's EVO 3D. More on this as we get it.


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This popular Chancellor 1.5" design is an elegant dog collar for large breeds and Greyhounds.
Your dogs will look so smart and have great presence. This collection of dog collars from Wiggles, Wags & Whiskers features a ribbon design outside, industrial nylon core, lined with soft, Swiss velvet to keep your dog's neck comfortable.
Tensioning loop helps train dogs to slow down or stop without an abrupt pull.
Martingale Dog Collars, also known as Double-Loop, or Limited-Slip Collars - slip over the head, then are tightened to fit closer to the dog's neck.
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Hi everyone I am selling my wedding dress!! It's incredibly beautiful with swarovski crystals all over the top of the gown and has tulle all over the bottom of the gown. This gown has a corset back Medium sized but adjustable. As seen in the photos.
Size: 8-10
Yes, there are MINOR stains on the bottom of the dress and the top has 2 or 3 veryyy MINOR stains but these can be cleaned at any cleaners!! Also it is missing a few tulles from the bottom portion of the dress which can be added on easily… when i bought this dress i decide to have tulle's added to make it look "puffier" so i went to downtown, bought the fabric, and did it myself… cost me $15!!!
I'm asking $2,000 for this dress. It is wayyyy less than what I paid for it!! You will not find a dress like this for this price!!
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With Valley's 2012 season in the rear view mirror, we are now focused on the future of lacrosse in Central Iowa. After a successful pilot program last summer, the Central Iowa Lacrosse Association significantly expanded our youth lacrosse program this summer. A generous gift from West Genesse allowed us to equip a greater number of new players than last year. Partnering the Valley Lacrosse Club's long time sponsor, the Walnut Creek YMCA, opened new doors and brought additional resources.
Knowing that asking parents to shell out hundreds of dollars for equipment on a sport that many are completely unfamiliar with is unfeasible, we devised a plan to structure our inaugural youth program around our resources. Last summer we acquired roughly 20 sets of equipment thanks to the liquidation of Adidas Lacrosse and local generosity. Although not enough to equip a full league, it did provide us with a foundation. This cache also dictated our program's structure.
Rather than collecting and redistributing equipment a few times each week, we opted to check equipment out for the duration of the program. This meant that we could only check gear out to 20 players. The only logical course of action was to provide that gear to the older boys, some of whom could choose to play for the Tigers come fall.
This left the younger boys without full protection. So a plan was devised to teach them vital stick skills with soft pink balls and Chumash goals. To keep things simple, the younger group was also capped at 20 boys.
We launched our program with 40 boys in grades 5-8 (2010-11 school year) and a few more unfortunately turned away. Because of the odd numbers and fluctuating number and experience of the volunteers, we split the 5-6 graders from the 7-8 graders. Each group was then broken down into three teams. Following a clinic system, each team played two games and participated in a training session each night in a rotation.
Last summer's program was our first foray into youth lacrosse. It brought 40 new players into the game. But it was not exactly what we wanted. Like the players themselves, we truly desired a stronger structure. We wanted something more like Pee Wee Football and Little League Baseball: set teams, individual practices and games, and real competition as part of the development process.
More importantly, we wanted to open space for more players. We wanted to equipment them all. We wanted to teach them all real lacrosse with six offensive players facing a full defense, complete with a goalie. And we wanted to get the girls involved as well.
Before the program even started, we took the first step in our quest for a bigger, better youth program. We applied for a US Lacrosse Equipment Grant.


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Hello my few followers!
I am still alive! I've gotten a full-time job, so it doesn't leave much time for drawing :\ But! I'm trying my best to still sketch and such.
As I'm sure most of you have noticed, I've kind of gotten a bit into the street bike world with my art. I am planning on learning how to ride soon and hopefully be getting my own bike by the end of the year
Also, I haven't really kept up with Naruto in the last... year almost, so there is definitely a lack of fan art. Sorry! Life has been a rollercoaster (good and bad) and it just hasn't been in my schedule.
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Ticketing FAQ
What is your Ticket Office phone number?
(206) 441-3322
When is your Ticket Office open?
September 8 - May 31, 2015
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10:00am-3:00 pm
Thursday - Saturday 10am-6pm (Thursdays and Fridays until 7:30pm during performance times)
June 1 - September 14, 2015
Monday-Friday 9am-3pm
What are the times of public performances?
Thursdays at 7:00pm (when available)
Fridays at 7:00pm
Saturdays at 2:00pm and 5:30pm
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Adults: $20 to $40*
Children (Ages 1-18): $20 to $33*
Prices depend on the day and time of performance. All sales are final. Exchanges are subject to availability and additional fees and must be done prior to your scheduled performance.
*Prices are subject to change without notice.
When can I buy single tickets for the 15-16 Season?
August 3rd, 2015.
Are there ticketing fees associated?
Yes, There is a $4 per ticket processing fee for all single ticket purchases. Subscribers do not pay any processing fees for the 2015-2016 season.
Is there a way for me to avoid these processing fees?
Processing fees are waived for anyone subscribing to the 2015-2016 season or by purchasing your tickets with cash directly from the box office.
How much for student matinee tickets (only available for weekday, school show matinees)?
$12.00 each for teachers, chaperones, and students. $14.00 each for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Do you offer rush seating?
We offer rush tickets to select public performances Friday through Sunday. These tickets go on sale one-hour prior to each performance time, upon availability. Tickets must be purchased in person at the Ticket Office and are $15. Rush tickets are only available in limited quantities. SCT cannot guarantee Rush tickets will be available for all performances.
Do you offer military discounts?
Yes, we offer discounts to qualifying members of the military. Click here for more details.
Do you offer senior discounts?
We will offer a senior discount for individuals 65 and older on single tickets for the 15-16 season. This is a new program, so discounts are not available for the remainder of the 14-15 season.
Can I redeem gift certificates or coupons online?
No, unless the offer or coupon has a specific online promotional code listed, coupons and gift certificates must be redeemed by calling or visiting the SCT box office.
Are my tickets refundable?
Unfortunately, all ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
Can I exchange my tickets for another performance of the same show?
Yes. Subscribers can exchange their tickets free of charge while single ticket buyers can exchange for a fee of $4 per ticket. Please note that all exchanges must be received by the Ticket Office 24 hours prior to your original performance time and are subject to availability. There are no refunds. For more information please call our Ticket Office. (206) 441-3322
Are there two different theatres at SCT?
Yes! Often there are two plays being performed at the same time for different ages of audience in the Charlotte Martin and Eve Alvord Theatres.
Call the Ticket Office if you are unsure of which theatre is running the play you wish to see. (206) 441-3322 The Eve Alvord Theatre seats 300. The Charlotte Martin Theatre seats 482.
Are there two sections of seating for public performances at SCT?
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Yes. If you cannot attend your performance and do not wish to exchange, your tickets may be donated for tax credit. Simply return your tickets in person or by mail to the Ticket Office before the scheduled performance.
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text: We had over 600 people show up for Food Truck Fridays last week! That's right! You read that correctly. 600 people! We were blown away by the amazing response we received from the local community, and Food Truck Fridays is about to get bigger. Our food truck vendors are so excited for the rest of the Fridays, they've cleared up their schedules so they can all be here to serve you delicious food every Friday until the end of September. If you haven't experienced Food Truck Fridays yet, come on out from 11AM-2PM this Friday! For more information, check out our website and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Also, tune-in to HOT 107.9 to hear our commercial and special Food Truck Fridays promotions.


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A turd muffin is the act of being, stupid, commonly reffered to as dumb, retarded.
Dude, stop being a turd muffin.
by Alec "Baldwin" November 28, 2004
a strange word for when you just cant seem to think of anything else to say. Comes from the words turd and muffin.
"Geez man your such an ass" "Oh yea well um... um... your a turdmuffin!"
by Fish December 15, 2004
The act of and or the being of an annoying person, And/or the act of pursuing a dead joke, or continuing a joke that is commonly known as being not funny.
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One of the important measures of our community's future will be how well we treat our past. As one of the oldest Euro-American settlements in the West, Vancouver has a special reason to remember and honor its roots. First an outpost of the British Hudson's Bay Company, then part of the American frontier, and finally a vital source of World War II shipping, we have a unique story to tell that includes everything from beaver pelts to Liberty Ships.So progress toward restoration and preservation of The Academy building at 400 W. Evergreen Blvd. comes as welcome news. The large, stately building was built in 1873, 15 years before statehood, by the remarkable Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart. More than a century before the term "renaissance woman" came into vogue, the leader of the Sisters of Charity of the House of Providence in the Territory of Washington designed and built The Academy as a school and headquarters for her Catholic charity. The school closed in 1966, and the building found new owners in Vancouver's Hidden family, whose ancestors had supplied the bricks for the structure. In May, the Fort Vancouver National Trust announced it would purchase The Academy.
As The Columbian's Cami Joner reported in a recent story, the trust is in the process of raising money, preparing for initial work and planning additional work for the site. The nonprofit trust's fundraising goal is $16 million, and so far about $2.3 million has been raised. The money will go toward the $10.6 million purchase price of the property, plus be used to leverage grants and other sources of money that can be tapped for restoration and preservation of the entire 7-acre property.
The Academy building itself is structurally sound, but has to be brought to modern standards, such as meeting seismic and energy codes. Currently the building is mostly used as office space, though the original chapel remains popular for weddings. It's likely that in the future the three-story main building will continue to be used for office space and similar private enterprise. But perhaps it will someday offer more reasons for the general public to visit.
The Trust is working with Art DeMuro, president of a Portland real estate redevelopment firm, to create a plan. DeMuro says that most of his redevelopment projects involve for-profit uses. Among his Portland projects are the White Stag Block, the Ladd Carriage House and Fire Station No. 7 on Southeast Stark Street. "We don't build museums, we build commercial properties that make a profit," he told Joner. With that profit, of course, comes sustainability.
Though The Academy will be preserved, there are still some unanswered questions around the site. The biggest concerns Interstate 5, which for decades has run through a trench dug at the edge of Vancouver Barracks. The Evergreen Boulevard overpass provides a thin connection from the historic West Barracks area to The Academy, but the Columbia River Crossing project could add a wide cap over the freeway, which in turn would create an open public plaza in front of The Academy, roughly from the rear of the old Post Hospital building to the new Vancouver Community Library.
It will likely be many years before the community can fully appreciate and use historical structures such as The Academy. Restoration will cost millions, and the source of the money isn't clear. Our weak economy exacerbates the problem. But it's good that we at least recognize how much opportunity for our future comes directly from our past.


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|Eumetopias jubatus ssp. jubatus
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|(Schreber, 1776)
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|In previous IUCN evaluations, Steller Sea Lions have been treated as a single species. The species was listed as two separate stocks (officially called "distinct population segments") under the United States Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 1997 based on the phylogeographic method (Loughlin 1997). Since that time, the stocks have been listed as endangered west of 144° W latitude, and threatened east of 144° W. Although the strongest evidence for stock separation at the time was the distribution of mtDNA haplotypes across the range, a divergence in population trend was also apparent. The two stocks have continued to display diverging trends, with continued increases in the east for at least 30 years and stability or slight increases in the west with localized areas of decline. In 2009, C. Phillips and co-authors (Phillips et al. 2009) published a manuscript that argued for sub-species designation for the two stocks based on morphological and genetic studies. The Society for Marine Mammalogy Ad-Hoc Committee on Taxonomy subsequently recognized two subspecies of Eumetopias jubatus, E. j. jubatus and E. j. monteriensis (Committee on Taxonomy 2012).
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|Endangered A2a ver 3.1
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|Gelatt, T. & Lowry, L.
|Kovacs, K.M. & Burkanov, V.
Western Steller Sea Lions experienced a dramatic and unexplained population decline of about 70% between the late 1970s and 1990 with the steepest decline occurring between 1985 and 1989 when the population was reduced by 15%/year. To date the causes of this and any remaining decline remain unknown, although some potential causes have been eliminated as likely threats to recovery. The Western Steller Sea Lion population reached its low point in approximately 2000 and has shown an annual increase of 1.5–2% since that date. However, this overall increase has occurred despite persistent declines in the western Aleutian and Commander islands and was the result of increases in abundance in the eastern Aleutian Islands and Gulf of Alaska. As the rookeries in the declining areas continue to shrink, and in some cases disappear, their relative proportion of the total population has progressively less influence on the overall trend. The dramatic decline of the 1980s and 1990s still weights the trend such that the western stock has experienced a population reduction of approximately 57% during the last three generations (30 years, 1981–2011), qualifying as Endangered. It is particularly concerning that the cause of the previous overall decline, and continued declines in some regions, have not been identified. The continued decline for unknown reasons in the western Aleutian Islands of particular concern. If the decline continues E. j. jubatus rookeries will disappear from a large region in the centre of the taxon's range which will constitute a reduction in AOO.
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|Western Steller Sea Lions (commonly described as the western distinct population segment; NMFS 2008), are found from the eastern Gulf of Alaska (144°W is the official eastern boundary) to the Aleutian Islands, west along the Aleutian Islands to the Kamchatka Peninsula, and from there south along the Kuril Islands to northern Japan and the Sea of Japan. They also occur in the Sea of Okhotsk, the Kuril Islands, and the Bering Sea north to Bering Strait (Loughlin 2009). Vagrants have been recorded in China, and at Herschel Island in the Beaufort Sea.
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Native:Japan; Russian Federation (Kamchatka, Kuril Is.); United States (Alaska, Aleutian Is.)
Vagrant:China; Korea, Democratic People's Republic of; Korea, Republic of
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Between 1977 and 2007 Western Steller Sea Lions declined by approximately 69%. From 1981 to 2011 the decline was approximately 57%, with the steepest drop occurring during 1985–1989 when the population decreased at a rate of 15% annually. Total abundance in 2011 is estimated to be approximately 78,700 (National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), unpublished data). The decline was most dramatic (-81%) in the large populations from the Gulf of Alaska, west throughout the Aleutian Islands, and including Russia.
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Steller Sea Lions are the largest otariids and the fourth largest pinniped. Both sexes are robust and powerfully built. They are sexually dimorphic, with adult males weighing three times as much, and growing 20–25% longer than, adult females. Pups are born with a thick blackish-brown lanugo that is moulted by about six months of age. The maximum length of adult males is about 3.3 m and average weight is 1,000 kg. The maximum length for adult females is about 2.5 m and average weight is 273 kg. Pups are born at an average size of about 1 m and 18–22 kg (Loughlin 2009).
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|Steller Sea Lions have been important to the subsistence cultures of people living near them for long periods. Native Alaskans currently take about 300 a year for food and other products.
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|The reasons for the large declines in the Western Steller Sea Lion population are unclear, but they have been the subject of intensive and ongoing investigations. Deliberate killing by fishermen, disease, incidental take by fisheries, and reduced food supply have been suggested as factors that may have contributed to the decline (Lowry et al. 1989, Loughlin and York 2000). In the 2008 Recovery Plan the Steller Sea Lion Recovery Team identified and ranked threats to recovery using a weight of evidence approach to assess the relative impact (NMFS 2008). They recognized three threats as "potentially high": environmental variability, competition with commercial fisheries, and killer whale predation. Atkinson et al. (2008) reviewed the suspected anthropogenic sources of mortality for western Steller Sea Lions and concluded that competition with fisheries and the potential impacts of contaminants could not be excluded as continuing threats to recovery.
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Western Steller Sea Lions are protected in the United States, Russia, and Japan. They have been listed in the Red Data Book of Japan as a rare species since 1993. An annual quota of 116 animals is allowed to be taken in Japanese waters for fishery nuisance control (Wada 1998). In Russia, the major Steller Sea Lion rookeries were protected under a northern fur seal and sea otter conservation act in the late 1950s. They were listed as endangered (category 2) in the Russian Red Data Book in 1994 and harvest was prohibited. These measures had a positive effect in the western portion of the range as the population increased around Sakhalin Island, the Kuril Islands, and in the northern Sea of Okhotsk. However, abundance along the eastern coast of Kamchatka and in the Commander Islands has continued to decline for unknown reasons (V. Burkanov pers. comm.).
In the United States the Steller Sea Lion is listed as depleted under the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act. The species (E. jubatus) was listed as threatened under the ESA in 1990, and in 1997 the western population (corresponding to E. j. jubatus) was uplisted to endangered. A recovery plan for Steller Sea Lions was approved in 1992, and a revised recovery plan was published in 2008. Critical habitat was designated under the ESA in 1993. No-entry zones were established around rookeries at the time of listing, and fisheries, particularly those operating in critical habitat, have been managed to reduce the likelihood of competitive interactions. Extensive funding has been made available for Steller Sea Lion research to develop information on ecology, behaviour, genetics, population dynamics, and movements. Results have been used to assist in the development of management activities, to attempt to understand the reasons for the decline, and to promote recovery of the species (NMFS 2008). The fact that the growth rate of the population is now positive suggests that at least some of these conservation efforts have had a beneficial effect.
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Tomorrow, Diesel Radio will broadcast live from the Diesel 5th Avenue Planet store. Tune in as our friend Ryan Brockington chats with budding star Diane Birch, straight from the Letterman show, to discuss music and fashion. They will touch on the very special correlation between musicians and their iconic fashion pieces, Michael Jackson's sequined glove, Steven Tyler's scarves, Gwen Stefani's tanks, Buddy Holly's glasses, and Elvis' Blue Suede Shoes to name a few!!
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MCA (Beastie Boys) Has Cancer, Tour Dates Cancelled
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Sad news from the Beastie Boys forces them to cancel tour dates (including All Points West) and to push their upcoming album release, Hot Sauce Committee. MCA has a form of cancer localized in the parotid gland, which is luckily treatable. To focus on the positive side, he assures us that his voice will not be affected by the treatment.
Lunar Landing: One Giant Step for Mankind
Today marks the 40th Anniversary of the lunar landing. On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. On July 20, astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped off the "Eagle" onto the surface of the moon, as millions gathered around their televisions to watch. "Celebrate Apollo: Exploring the Moon, Discovering Earth" – will honor the Apollo program, its accomplishments and the benefits to human lives.
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Malaria remains biggest killer in AfricaListen /
• Although significant progress has been made in the fight against malaria, the disease remains the biggest killer in Africa. The Roll Back Malaria Partnership (RBM) says the efforts against malaria have saved the lives of 1.1 million children under five years of age in Sub-Saharan Africa since 2001. However, more needs to be done to fight the disease.
African leaders stress importance of rule of law
• Before the UN General Assembly's general debate, world leaders gathered in New York discussed the rule of law at the national and international levels. African leaders said the rule of law must be based on the principle of equality. They joined other leaders in adopting a declaration reaffirming their commitment to the rule of law.
Kenyan student imagines himself as UN chief
• To encourage young people to learn about world affairs, the UN Academic Impact (UNAI) and the Brookings Institute launched a speech writing contest for university students. The students around the world had to imagine a speech made by the UN Secretary-General at the opening of the session of the General Assembly. One of the winners from Kenya stressed the need for understanding among nations.
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There is only one turnpike in Kansas, and it is 225 miles long, from south of Wichita to Kansas City. Most day trips take you to the back roads, but most travelers jump on the turnpike when they need to make some time.
KTA officials announced today (June 11, 2014) they are making some changes to make that travel easier. You may now get a pass for free, as opposed to the normal $15 fee for the pass. The pass allows you to go through a lane that records your passing electronically, and to pass through without stopping and digging around for change.
The most prominent change is that sticker tags are now free and available at www.myktag.com, or by calling the K-TAG customer service center at 316-652-2650, or at select retail locations.
Uses of the pass also get a discount on the fairs. You get a bill each month that is automatically taken from your credit card. Also gone is the monthly fee.
This will make the turnpike more appealing to those that only use it once in a while.
KTA officials also recently announced an agreement with Oklahoma, to allow people from both states to use their passes in either state. That program is set to be complete by the end of the year.


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As an international singer/songwriter, Sahffi claimed a #1 hit in 2010 entitled "Summer Breeze" in South Africa with producer N'Dinga Gaba, plus a #1 download "Live 4 Now" on Traxsource as a member of the international house group t3N.
An avid performer, Sahffi performs over 100 shows a year in the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. Highlights of her recent performances include DROM (NYC), World Cafe Live at The Queen (Wilmington, DE) CenterStage's "March Madness" Cabaret (Baltimore, MD), Artscape (Baltimore, MD), a slot at the World Music Conference (Miami, FL), and opening slots with her duo goatFISH for national acts Carbon Leaf, Matthew Santos, Preach Freedom and Rusted Root. She also performs with the international group The Greek Nubian Collective that has been featured at Artscape, The Washington Folk Festival (DC) and Silvana.
Sahffi has independently released four full length albums: "...and I am not sorry," "Turning Tides," "Expectations" and "Expectations Revisited." She is currently working on her fifth album which will tie together her first love of classical music (she is a graduate of the Peabody Conservatory) with her current passion of singing and songwriting.
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Woody Johnson wants the New York Jets on HBO's Hard Knocks as the coach Rex Ryan says NO. As a blogger, I'm disappointed. As a fan, I'm ecstatic.
|AdamSchein I have an update on hard knocks. Rex Ryan is against doing the show. And take a look at the HBO short list on my next retweet. 4/11/12 12:24 PM
League sources tell FOXSports.com that owner Woody Johnson wants his team back on the HBO hit show and has communicated that to the network. But his outspoken coach is against the project.
Ryan, according to sources, does not want any more of a circus type atmosphere around the Jets after last season's bickering and collapse and this offseason's trade for Tim Tebow. – Read More
As much as this would be great for fans to get an even more inside view of their favorite team, I'm glad Rex is putting his "Foot" down. OK that was a bad joke, but as a blogger, I'm disappointed. As a fan, I'm ecstatic.
|TheJetsStream GM Mike Tannenbaum + many players don't want to do it either RT @AdamSchein: Update on Hard Knocks. Rex Ryan is against doing the show. #nyj 4/11/12 12:37 PM
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POM Wonderful, the juice company built on the power of pomegranate juice recently debuted an out of home campaign in Chicago's subway stations has decided to cut the campaign short.
Arguably, the campaign worked, garnering attention for its high-end juice product; so well, in fact, that consumer buzz surrounding the somewhat controversial ads resulted in the campaigns demise. The ads, created by POM's in-house creative team, depicted a bottle of the pomegranate juice with a noose around the bottle's neck; the headline read, "Cheat Death." The copy referred to the antioxidant power of the juice, a benefit that's powered sales.
The noose, however, was too much for the conservative-at-times Chicago consumer audience. Last week, POM learned of Chicagoans who had concerns over the noose's symbolism, mainly associated with past events.
(While I agree that the image of a noose can be viewed as controversial, consumers still watch old westerns and play the game hangman...)
POM will have the ads down in a couple of weeks, according the the Sun-Times. The ad is also running in Boston, D.C., and Miami, but thus far there's been no word on consumer feedback in these markets.
POM Wonderful is one of many brands under the Roll International umbrella, a holding company started by Stewart and Lynda Resnick. The Resnicks are behind successful launches, and re-builds, of brands that include Teleflora, Fiji bottled water, The Franklin Mint, and Paramount Farms. Lynda is co-author of the book Rubies in the Orchard: How to Uncover the Hidden Gems in Your Business.


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Baby steps at first. Walk first, then run. Strides become smoother, and more natural.
The growth and expansion of a halau (dance group) follows this progression from its nascent beginning to its habitual practices and ultimate inspiring performances. The attitude of accomplishment crowns each year's ho'ike event.
Two local halaus who represent this progression of development are the Aloha Hula Studio in Granada Hills, and Halau Na Mamo' O Panaewa of Glendale. Chief Instructor, Lau'ae Pedersen of Aloha Hula Studio and Kumu Chase "Keoki" Wang of Halau Na Mamo'O Panaewa have prepared their students once more for their Ho'ike event.
Here's how it works. At first, once students are ready to be presented to the general public in performance of their craft, a small venue is chosen for its favorable cost and location, and, based upon family and friends' support, successive years' venues expand in capacity, attraction as well as cost.
So, initially a public park's accommodations may suffice, then perhaps a public school's auditorium, or a little larger VFW Hall. But soon, a venue such as the Anson Ford Theater becomes the staging venue, and ultimately a venue like LA's Orpheum Theatre is settled on.
On May 18, 2013 Aloha Hula Studio will perform their 5th Annual Ho'ike at The Orpheum Theater, 842 So. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014, at 7:00 p.m. For more information, directions and map, see www.laorpheum.com For ticket information, see firstname.lastname@example.com Hurry, as tickets are limited!
On June 30, 2013 Halau Na Mamo"O Panaewa will have its 2nd Annual Ho'ike at Glendale High School Auditorium, 1440 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA Contact Chase Wang at: email@example.com for tickets and information Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Show starts at 4:00 p.m. Get there early!


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The safety alert affects saloons and SUVs sold before January 2012.
14:01, UK, Thursday 03 January 2013
Subaru is recalling nearly 634,000 cars and SUVs in the US because lights beneath the doors can overheat and cause fires.
The recall affects all Outback and Legacy cars from model years 2010 and 2011.
Also included are Tribeca SUVs from 2006 through 2012 and Forester SUVs from 2009 through 2012.
Subaru says the Tribecas and Foresters were sold before January 2012.
The company says moisture can get into puddle lights beneath the doors and cause a short circuit that can melt the plastic and cause fires.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says Subaru will install an additional fuse at no cost to the owners.
The recall is expected to begin in February.
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Can anyone recommend a life insurance broker? Preferably in Contra Costa County if at all possible. As part of my divorce, I am going to be taking out a term life insurance policy on my soon-to-be ex- husband as security for support. I would like to be able to talk to a broker about the process for taking out life insurance on someone else, get me the best deal possible, and also assess my own current policy to see if I can save any money there as well. Thanks!
My husband and I are divorcing. Long story short, I will be paying for a 20-year term life insurance policy on him with me as the beneficiary. I need to get some quotes. He is ready to do whatever medical exam is necessary. I found intelliquote.com and was wondering if anyone has used that or something similar. The information on the BPN website is somewhat old, so I wanted to request more recent recommendations. Any other suggestions for finding the most affordable policy would be most welcome. Thanks!
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good life insurance broker who can recommend some options for life insurance policies for parents of two young children?
I'm a middle aged mom with type II diabetes, an eight year old daughter and a stay at home husband. I haven't had any luck with finding life insurance. Any guidance advice on who to call/what you did would be greatly appreciated. Old diabetic mom
Hi, have checked archives but have seen mostly
recommendations for insurance brokers. We are looking for
life insurance for two (one breadwinner and one SAHM who
works PT occasionally) and would like to choose the specific
company, if possible. Over the years, we will be paying a
fair amount of money to this company and once you sign up,
you are sort've locked in.
These are our hopes:
1. The company is professional, responds in a timely and efficient manner, courteous, compassionate, and fair. If one or both of us dies, we do not want survivors to have to fight for a claim.
2. The company treats their workers well.
3. The company invests in socially conscious, cruelty-free things and perhaps even helps out the community! They do not have to be strictly not-for-profit, but hey, that'd be a bonus.
4. Seems like they will be around a while.
5. Would be okay with a history of cancer in my partner's family (one brother died at age 40) and undiagnosed auto-immune disease in me (asymptomatic for years, never needed meds)
Any leads? Please don't laugh (at least not in my face) if I'm asking for something unrealistic. I'm already discouraged!
We have no military ties so we are not eligible for USAA.
We have had our renter's insurance from Amica and have heard good things about them (and they give you a small refund if they don't pay out many claims!), but not anything about life, and lately they may not be as ''mom and pop'' as they used to be (based on online reviews I've seen).
We also have TIAA-CREF for our retirement funds from past jobs and have been happy with them but as with Amica, I've never filed a claim so don't know how they are if you actually ask for money!
We would also be interested in any specific feedback on your experience with them, if any.
Thank you very much in advance. Love this list. So many minds and hearts working together. Wanting to be able to live with our life insurer
HI, Does anyone recommend a Life Insurance Company or Rep for a couple over 50 years old? Thank you Emma
I had a financial advisor in NYC that I am no longer working with. I wanted to ask the BPN you guys knew a good life insurance specialist in the bay area to review my policy. I'm not sure if what I have makes sense for my current situation. I'm pretty positive I am under-insured like most Americans, but I just want an honest opinion. Things have changed quite a bit since moving to California. I have taken control of my finances but insurance is something I obviously cannot do personally. I currently have a policy from ING. I am positive I need more, since I have 2 kids and another on the way. I will have insurance through my new work, but I have been told that it is not portable like my last job. I want a life insurance specialist from a mutual company. I want somebody who will care about me and keep a relationship with my family. Does anybody currently have a good relationship with a Life insurance agent or specialist? -Randy
Policy holders can determine the amount of coverage they need by looking at the factors that establish what their standard of living is, the California Department of Insurance suggests. This includes determining what outstanding debts and assets one has, how much savings they have accumulated and what sources of income they will have after their death. I hope this helps. Has anyone had better experiences getting quotes online than in-person? *according to SavingsAccounts.com on April 2, 2012 Laura
I just realized that I don't have life insurance-not good since I am a full custody single parent to two teenagers! I don't have the time or energy to research firms/prices/etc so am hoping someone out there has recently done this and found the best deal around! thanks! better late than never
Hi- We're looking at buying a house in the next year, and between that and having a baby last year, we really need better life insurance than what we have through work. I'm not quite sure where to begin looking. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.
After reading some of the postings about life insurance, I thought I should look into it again. We have tried in the past to get life insurance, but my husband got rejected by one company because of a pre-existing condition. I was hoping to find an insurance broker or agent that is trusted and can provide some good advice for our situation. Someone near the Walnut Creek area would be preferred - or someone who is willing to meet at our house is even better. Anon
I'm interested in getting recommendations for a life insurance agent in the Oakland/Berkeley area and who is working for a single insurance company (if there is such an agent...) Preferably, someone who has worked/is working with single parents. Parent
With the recent arrival of our first baby, we've decided to get life insurance. The most recent archive recommendations are from 2002. Does anyone have any more recent recommendations for where to buy life insurance. Any other sage advice on this topic much appreciated. Thanks! Signed: how much is my life worth?
I think I know the answer to this but I just want to check. We are currently applying for life insurance. We've been asked more questions up the wazoo, they're checking all our medical records, and being really picky about little details. It makes me uncomfortable both for privacy reasons (someone could quit and make an awful good living selling identities!) and just because it's personal stuff. I'm sure this is the underwriting business, but I just wanted to check if others had this experience. Also, I am currently a stay at home mom but I plan to go back to work soon. We asked for $600,000 for each of us, based on our age, our earning potential, and our mortgage. They want to give me only $400k because I'm not working. Have others had this experience? Thanks. trying to be responsible
My husband and I have been without life insurance for the past
two years and after a scare with a friend decided we needed to
get some again. We used to have it thru my husband's work but
don't know where to start looking now. I did check out the
website but most recommendations were over two years old. It
seems most folks recommend term life insurance. I would be
interested in any recommendations for types of policies,
agents, or companies. Thanks!
Looking for some security
Once you're ready to buy, though, you couldn't do any better than to contact Daun Pullem (email@example.com). She's thoughtful, intelligent, understanding, and absolutely thorough. You can call her, too (559-994-6101), but don't be put off by the area code! She drives up here regularly, so there's no problem with wherever you're actually located. Kathleen Hunt
My partner and I are looking for a Life Insurance Broker. Someone who does not work for a specific insurance company (i.e. Allstate, State Farm), but a broker who can offer us clear advice about the type of life insurance that would be best for us and then be able to ''shop'' different policies and companies to find us the best price. r
My husband and I each have life insurance through our jobs but we are trying to get supplemental life insurance as well. I have a pre-existing condition (Type I diabetes that is in excellent control) and have looked into term as well as the group plans that our universities offer the alumni. The problem is the term is extremely expensive because of the diabetes (and when you are in your 30s, paying that much seems crazy!) and the group plans are giving me a hard time for the coverage without even seeing my records or my condition. Does anyone know how to get coverage or what I can do with this chronic illness? It is so wrong that the insurance companies judge me without talking to me and it is really just to benefit our child. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks looking for life insurance
Can anyone recommend a life insurance broker? I'd like to have a number of offers from different companies compared to chose the most appropriate for me. Julia
We would like to purchase term life insurance (archives are quite dated) and are considering Amica. 1. Is Amica a good choice? We have them for auto insurance. 2. Do you have other suggestions? 3. We have a 2.5 yr old and three-month-old. We're considering $500K per parent for 20 yrs. (Our employment coverage is really small, whatever the default is with UC). We don't have a house - yet! Does this sound realistic? Thanks so much. EAnnis
Also, what do you want the life insurance money to do for you? Do you just want to cover expenses if your spouse should pass away, do you want to pay for your child's college tuition, or pay off the mortgage on the house and then some? There are lots of questions to ask in regards to how much insurance to get. I met some very smarmy life insurance sales guys who want to sell you as much insurance as you can afford, and this may not be the right approach so becareful who you go with in terms of sales persons.
If you are a part of a society, you may be able to get cheaper insurance.
Just make sure that which ever insurance company you choose to go with has high ratings by standard and poor's, and the other major insurance rater (I can't remember the name).
Goodluck, Sandra
Just had a baby, and neither my husband or I have life insurance provided by work. Does anyone know of an honest/reputable insurance broker for term life insurance? Also, how much life insurance should one generally get? Anything else i should consider? (I noticed that the existing postings on life insurance are old and some of the referred agents are no longer there.) sandy
I've requested advice on a life insurance situation on the advice digest, but also would like a recommendation. Can anyone suggest where to get guaranteed or simplified life insurance for someone who has been told they are uninsurable? An agent or company you've worked with? I've done a google search, but it's both overwhelming and hard to tell who's reputable. Thanks. Anon
My husband and I recently did some financial planning, at the end of which, we each applied for additional life insurance. My husband had previously been denied insurance because of some unusually high readings on his blood test related to liver function. We thought not too much of it because he had not fasted the day of the tests and when he went to the doctor, they seemed unconcerned. Additionally, he doesn't smoke, drink much, and he is rather slim. He doesn't fit the profile of someone with these kind of test results and the doctors seemed rather puzzled how this could have happened. They suggested he not drink for awhile and see if they got better, which they seemed to do.
We figured the next insurance tests would be fine. Well, they were better, but the insurance company again said he was uninsurable because of his blood tests. Our insurance agent suggested that we apply for any insurance available without medical testing (guaranteed life), even though it's expensive and we won't get as much coverage as we need. The only suggestion the gastro- enterologist has is to get a biopsy and see if there is a problem.
Does anyone have any suggestions for how to approach this? The situation is becoming rather stressful because we need the insurance. The doctors say that you can have these high readings and still be healthy and a biopsy might confirm that. But this seems rather extreme and not that helpful on the insurance situation. We're not averse to non-western approaches. Some of suggested herbal and acupuncture. Any ideas on the health or insurance? Anon
Don't get me started on my intense dislike of insurance companies because of this experience (not to mention our highly inflated private health insurance, due to a plantar wart on my husband's foot). I hope this helps, and good luck. If you want the name of the insurance agent who dealt with our liver enzyme issue (who is a great guy, despite my negative attitude towards insurance companies), let the moderator know and she can send me your e-mail address. Been there
We need a bunch of insurance. Our building is insured for hazards, but we need homeowner's insurance for the contents. (We've recently inherited a bunch of stuff worth insuring.) Since we just had a child, we need two term life insurance policies (we're healthy and in our mid-30's, is it better to get 10 year policies and renew them? or a 20 or 30 year policy?). And since I'm now working freelance, I need some disability insurance. I've heard that if you group your policies through a carrier, the rates can be lower, so I'd like to do that as much as possible (as well as for administrative ease). I have car insurance, but would be willing to move the policy if the pricing worked out. Sadly, we don't qualify for USAA. Should I try Reliaquote or Selectquote? They don't seem to handle all of our needs, would it be worth it to do each policy separately through them? No one seems to offer disability...? I've checked the website, but didn't see anything about grouping policies and how to arrange it all through one place. Any advice and/or recommendations would be appreciated! Thanks!! Jenna
We have used RWM (Bob Moody) for life and liked him quite a bit. That said, our friends have had a rether negative experience with him, so it is hard to know what to say about that. He's in Orinda. I found him over the web.
We like Christ, Elliott, and Machette for property insurance. Bill Linville is our agent. He's great. Good luck to you! Elisabeth
Select Quote came back with a list of 3-4 term life insurance quotes that were significantly lower than what we were quoted from our insurance agent at State Farm (we were trying to keep things simple too). They say to take out enough term insurance to take care of your debt at the time of your death, unless you want to leave extra to your family. (So if your house will be paid off in 15 years, do you really need a policy past 15 years?) Rates are supposedly the lowest they have been in years, so take advantage of this if you think that you will continue to need life insurance in 20-30 years.
Self-employed people can apply for and purchase elective coverage disability insurance through the state of CA and the EED. For more info see, http://www.edd.ca.gov/difaq9.htm Kathleen
hello, I am looking to sign up for life insurance. I checked the website but the recommendations are a couple of years old. if you have a good insurance person I would very much appreciate your recommendation. thank you! gael
* a single policy for a husband and wife couple is cheaper. One person is added as a rider.
* other riders in case you cant pay etc add unreasonable costs.
* Pay a lump sum each year and costs are further dramatically reduced
* try to get super preferred / preferred rates.
My insurance agent was Conrado Bongco. He is absolutely meticulous. Extremely timely. Very polite. Great at getting back to you on time. Just never missed a beat and did everything he could to get us the lowest possible rate:
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I've done a quick look into term life insurance. As a university employee, the employee-paid life insurance is cheaper than what I can get outside, but only until I reach 40 (only 3 years away for me). After age 40, the rates for UC employee-paid life insurance increase substantially, and continue to do so after each 5 years. Seems like I'm better off dropping my university coverage (employee-paid), and going for a 20-year term policy (20 years since I have a newborn), where the rates won't increase. Plus, with rates possibly going up this year (Regulation "Triple-X"), seems like I should do this now, rather than wait until I'm 40. Has anybody else looked into this? Is there a flaw in my logic?
Can anyone recommend a life insurance agent for New York Life or Equitable in the east bay? I can't seem to find anyone in the archives that represent these companies. Thanks. eric
Has anyone had any recent experiences (good or bad) in shopping and/or purchasing term life insurance through www.selectquote.com? I checked the parents.berkeley.edu website, but the recommendation for them was made in 1999...I'm interested in hearing more recent info about them. Also, is it typical for insurance brokers or companies to provide the medical staff (arranged through them) to conduct the pre-application medical exam, rather than having one use his or her own doctor? Any info would be appreciated. clarisse
Can anyone recommend an insurance company/broker who offers reasonably priced life insurance? Thanks.
They are a broker of TERM Life policies and will happily provide you with quotes from hundreds of companies. Typically, you call them, give them your zip code, age, whether you smoke or not, and other brief medical details, as well as the kind of policy you wish: amount of coverage, years, etc., and they then mail you quotes from say the top ten policies that fit your situation.
Both my wife and I have policies through them, and when I have compared the rates with other brokerages, or with organizations I belong to, their rates have always been the lowest.
As you might already know, what is often perceived as more difficult than finding a low rate and a reputable company is determining what insurance you need: term life, whole life, convertible, etc. Most personal finance books (Dummies Guide, etc., ) recommend pure and plainly: fixed term life for say 10-30 years. The amount you would pay for whole or for convertible is best used separately investing and not being given to an insurance agency to invest for you.
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Voice is the personality of the book.
Voice = personality...?
AKA You The Author: there is this elusive beast called "native voice," which reflects how you talk and think. How do you figure out what you sound like on paper? I found conversational things—blog entries and forum posts—better than trying to write stories. Some sites say it's partly/entirely innate, but I'm convinced it can be learned through practice.
An example: if you've read Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, you can make a decent guess at who wrote which part in 'Good Omens,' though the book reads evenly for the most part.
Something to consider for your "writing journey."
How do I not be a textbook?
- Style/word choice.
- Information.
- Bias.
- Who is narrating your story?
- What biases do they have?
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I will not miss you like a child misses a blanket
or a year misses a season which has just passed
or as childhood is remembered from furrowed brows;
the parched lips that had once drunk from
the fountain of youth.
nor will I miss you like a widowed lark
that stays up all night believing in
melodic necromancy -
- I do not believe in such things,
as I do not believe in a god I forsook,
when I realized I did not miss him
as I missed the comfort of ignorance,
Nay, I cannot miss you like a poem misses its muse
in verses,
which miss her till eternity dies
or a juvenile favour that leaves one
benevolent and misses benevolence for all of its days.
Instead I must miss you like an accepted part of every day -
- the ticking of clocks, the buzzing of gadflies,
the first few moments after awakening that misses a dream
or the Korean vase upon the chiffonier
which misses last week's dahlias
or the street dog misses its late keeper-of-crumbs
or an ink quill misses the words it bore
or a poet misses his wordless days.
I will miss you
like I have missed all the things that have passed before
which have prepared me,
though insufficiently,
to miss you.
Time happens. Things end. People move on. But the mind never ages and lives in yesterday.
If I could lose weight half as fast as I do lose friends...
This is beautiful. I love the flow and word choice.
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what is credit sales , can any one please explain giving a detailed information and path
credit sales means selling products/services on credit basis...
if iam wrong pls correct it
i also feel that credit sale come into picture when suppose ur customer have a credit limit of 1lac and till now u have despatch a order of 50k and u have not received the payament from ur customer , but the credit limit balance is still 50k so u can sell for upto 50k before credit limit block come into picture.
Credit and risk management, takes place in the credit control area. According to your corporate requirements, you can implement credit management that is centralized, decentralized, or somewhere in between.
An organizational unit that represents the area where customer credit is awarded and monitored. This organizational unit can either be a single or several company codes, if credit control is performed across several company codes. One credit control area contains credit control information for each customer.
For example, if your credit management is centralized, you can define one credit control area for all of your company codes.
If, on the other hand, your credit policy requires decentralized credit management, you can define credit control areas for each company code or each group of company codes.
Credit limits and credit exposure are managed at both credit control area and customer level. You set up credit control areas and other data related to credit management in Customizing for Financial Accounting. The implementation guide is under Enterprise Structure -> Definition or Assignment -> Financial Accounting and then Maintain credit control area. You assign customers to specific credit control areas and specify the appropriate credit limits in the customer master record.
Settings for determining the credit control area of a document. The settings of items 1 - 4 are taken into account according to their priority. The credit control area found is stored in field VBAK-KKBER.
1. Transaction OB38
Check which credit control area is assigned to the company code.
Company code:
Credit control area:
2. Transaction OVFL
Check which credit control area is assigned to the sales area.
Sales area:
Credit control area:
3. Transaction XD02 or VD02
Check which credit control area is assigned to the payer.
Credit control area:
4. Transaction SE37
Is user exit EXIT_SAPV45K_001 being used?
5. Transaction OBZK
For the settings under items 2 - 4, field "All company codes" must be marked in Transaction
OB45, or the credit control area must be entered under the relevant company code in table
T001CM of the credit control areas allowed.
Company code:
Credit control areas allowed:
6. Settings for the credit checks
7. Transaction OVAK
Which settings do exist for the sales document type used?
Sales document:
Check credit:
Credit group:
8. Transaction OVAD
Which settings do exist for the delivery type used?
Delivery type:
Credit group for delivery:
Credit group for goods issue:
9. Transaction OB01
Credit management/Change risk category
Definition of the risk category for each credit control area. This risk category can be
assigned to a credit account by using Transaction FD32.
10. Transaction OVA8
Here, the individual credit checks for key fields
o credit control area
o risk category
o credit group are set. Take these key fields from the above settings and go to the detail
screen. In particular, check whether fields "Reaction" and "Status/block" are set
correctly. To carry out follow-up actions in case of a credit block, the credit check
status must be set (field "Status/block").
11. Transaction FD32
Credit master data for the payer of the relevant document.
Credit account:
Credit limit:
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It has been a week and a day since I had my last soda. THIS IS A BIG DEAL! :) :) :)
Although I've had cravings every now and then (usually after a meal, particularly if it was something salty), it hasn't been that bad. For whatever reason, I didn't have caffein withdrawl headaches the way that I have in the past. Maybe it's because I've been drinking tea?
I've had 16oz+ of tea every day (I think) since I cut out the soda. Last night I brewed myself a little tea pot full of tea twice-- which was about 4 small mugs of tea. So yea, I've been drinking my fair share of tea.
I feel so much better since I've stopped with the soda. I don't have the heavy, bloated feeling from drinking soda anymore. I also haven't had headaches... which I was having routinely before, probably from all the sugar.
AND BEST OF ALL.... I've dropped fom 153 lbs to 149 in less than a week! The last time that I cut out soda, this happened as well. This is great... it already gets me a third of the way closer to my goal of 140lbs.
The running and extra activity doesn't hurt as well! Last night we went on a meetup hike with about 15 other people and their dogs. It was great and so funny to see all the dogs together. The hike was 1-2 miles long, at a pretty slow pace due to being with all the dogs. But there was some up and down action going on, so it did feel like a mini workout and a nice chance to get outside.
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I'll have to decide if I want to join a gym again for this winter. I miss doing group exercise classes, particularly dancing. Starting in January, I will have a free membership to the UT gym, though I'd have to pay extra for group excersize. Definitely worth a try though, if I can find any parking around there!
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6. Eat more veggies and fruits.
7. Think outside the box when it comes to protein.
8. Eat regularly; don't fast then feast.
9. Don't drink. If you do, keep your intake moderate.
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How to Cut Broccoli...
I love broccoli, but, I have no idea how to cut it. Good thing this guy can show us how. Look:
Now that we can cut broccoli, why not give these broccoli inspired recipes a whirl. Enjoy:
Now that we can cut broccoli, why not give these broccoli inspired recipes a whirl. Enjoy:
And hey, broccoli kicks major butt! At least Dr. Fuhrman seems to think so. Check it out:
Tomato Vegetable Pot Soup
6 cups water
4 tablespoons lentils
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons Dr. Fuhrman's VegiZest
3 garlic cloves, chopped
8 tomatoes, chopped
1 broccoli stalk, chopped
2 onions, chopped
4 potatoes, chopped
1 pound carrots, chopped
1 cup green beans, chopped
1 cup cabbage, chopped
1 organic celery stalk, chopped
Place all of the ingredients in a large soup pot. Cover and simmer on low heat for one hour or until vegetables are tender.
Fast Black Bean Vegetable Soup
2 15-ounce cans black beans, no or low saltCombine first 9 ingredients in a soup pot. Bring to a boil and simmer on low for 30 minutes. Stir in fresh tomatoes and heat through. Serve topped with avocado, green onions, and pumpkin seeds.
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
2 cups frozen corn
2 cups frozen chopped broccoli florets
2 cups carrot juice
1 cup water
1 cup prepared black bean soup (preferably no salt)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
1/8 teaspoon no salt southwestern or chili powder, or to taste
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
2 avocados, chopped or mashed
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds (lightly toasted, if you like)
Sulforaphane, broccoli's much studied compound, is an isothiocyanate that has a unique mechanism of action. This compound blocks chemical-initiated tumor formation and induces cell cycle arrest in abnormal cells, meaning that it inhibits growth and induces cell death in cells with early cancerous changes in a dose-dependent manner (i.e., the more you eat, the better). Recent studies show that the amount of sulforaphane derived from eating a reasonable amount of broccoli can have dramatic effects to protect against colon cancer.Okay, that's it. I'm buying more broccoli right NOW!
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I take my online security very seriously. (You should too.) That means, using HTTPS whenever possible, being wary whenever I'm out on public wifi, and, most importantly, strong passwords on every single site that you identify yourself in; your email most especially.
Unfortunately, one of the very real banes of strong passwords is that they're generally hard to remember, primarily because they "should" be made up of a cryptic array of characters that seem to follow a rationale that the harder it is for me to recall, the harder it is to crack. I'm guilty of this myself, and I find comfort in having my passwords mimic
y@k3n0Ga4Ar@!ad1234 in every single password opportunity I come across.
To remedy this, an XKCD comic from last week suggests doing something completely different from what we've grown accustomed of doing in order to create strong passwords that are easy to remember: pick four random words and slap them together.
The idea has been astute enough that developer Jeff Preshing actually took it upon himself to create an online tool that generates passwords for you, according to the XKCD strip's specs. (Of course, it's easy enough to get four random words without an app, but the comments on this article of Preshing's make for good technical discussions on cryptography, information security and combinatorics.)
Why does this work? Thomas Baekdal's article on The Usability of Passwords provides a very thorough discussion on the topic, and I highly recommend reading that for a complete and more accurate explanation. It does a great job of detailing the topic without getting highly technical.
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Students must apply to graduate on-line by signing into the Enroll & Pay system, click on the Enroll and Pay link from Main menu and navigate to Degree Progress/Graduation. Click on KU Apply for Graduation.
- Undergraduates must have finished at least 75 hours of course work in order to apply for graduation.
- Be aware that if you apply to graduate and need to change your application to a different semester you must contact your school or college to initiate the change process.
The dates to apply for graduation are listed on the official Academic Calendar. Be aware that your school or college may have an earlier deadline.
Be aware that if a student fills out an application on-line, but then decides to change to a following semester, the student should contact his/her school or college to have the request rescinded. Once the request is rescinded the student can apply online again for a new semester.
Online tutorials are available for how to use the PeopleSoft 9.0 system by clicking here.
If you have questions about the application for graduation process, please contact the Office of the University Registrar, 121 Strong Hall, 785-864-4423, email@example.com
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There are many places a cap and gown set may be purchased, both around Lawrence and online, although the KU Bookstores recommends that caps and gowns be purchased through them. Look for mailings about Grad Fairs and ads in the newspapers in the spring.
Degrees are awarded three times a year to undergraduate and law students who have met all requirements by the last day of final examinations for each of the three terms: fall semester, spring semester and summer session. Degrees are awarded three times a year, May, August and December, to graduate students who have met all the requirements as of the date specified by the Graduate School and published in the Graduate Catalog.
Tips for Graduation On Time:
- Visit the University Career Center (110 Burge Union) if you need help choosing a career.
- Meet regularly with your academic advisor to stay on track.
- Track degree requirements on your FREE ARTS form.
- Enroll in at least 15 credit hours each semester.
- Apply for financial aid, grants, & scholarships - Office of Student Financial Aid, Room 50 Strong Hall.
- Need a tutor? Visit the Academic Achievement & Access Center in Room 22 Strong Hall.
- Take summer school classes on the Lawrence or Edwards campus.
- Enroll in an Independent Study class through KU Continuing Education.
- Don't forget to sign up for Credit/No Credit by the deadline (contact your school for details & dates).
- Meet with your academic advisor for a graduation check.
For more information concerning graduation, visit www.commencement.ku.edu.