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A little white cross in the Arizona desert marks the last resting place of a 13-year-old girl from Mexico. She died of dehydration while trying to sneak into the United States. She was separated from her parents along the way. Nobody knows what happened to the parents.
"The youngest, the oldest, the sick, they're the ones who don't make it," said the Rev. Andy Oliver, 45, who is pastor of a new Methodist church in Clark County called The Crossing. Oliver discovered the makeshift gravesite while volunteering in August for No More Deaths, a humanitarian mission that tries to save the lives of undocumented aliens who risk everything to get here.
Why would the family have scattered? Hard to say. They may have been "buzzed" by a United States Border Patrol helicopter, Oliver said, or chased by Border Patrol agents. They may have figured that moving separately would make them less detectable, and simply lost one another. Chances are they were walking under cover of night, Oliver said, when getting lost in the rugged terrain would be easy — too easy.
The desert is beautiful, fragile — and deadly. "Every green thing wants to stab you or cut you," said Oliver's friend Chuck Nokes, 50, who also volunteered for the eight-day mission.
According to No More Deaths, the Border Patrol pulled 183 dead bodies from Arizona's border counties between October 2010 and September 2011. An August story in the Arizona Daily Star said that while the sheer number of illegal immigrants attempting the crossing is way down, "they're still dying at historically high rates." That's largely because border security is tighter than it used to be — driving those who do try toward riskier, more dangerous terrain.
"I just thought, in my own little way, if I can help somebody live, as a Christian, that's what I should do," said Oliver, who is pastor of a new Methodist church in Clark County called The Crossing.
"I don't have a lot of skills but I can haul water," Nokes added.
Gray area
Hauling food and water is the heart of what the No More Deaths volunteers do in the Arizona desert. They're not out to make political statements, or assist lawbreakers, or make the Border Patrol's job more difficult. All they want to do, they say, is prevent desperate people from dying.
At least, that's true of the Clark County group of three, according to Jill Campbell, who also went. (Campbell is the sister of Columbian publisher Scott Campbell). Campbell, 53, said she was aware of the diversity of volunteers on hand in August: everybody from Occupy protestors to college students to conservative churchgoers who really don't pay attention to politics.
Still, the volunteers acknowledge occupying a gray area, and that their mission is certainly controversial with some. Volunteers undertake careful orientation as to their legal rights and limits. "I'm just hiking with water jugs," Oliver said, and offering sustenance to other hikers "who I happen to run across who may be in trouble in the desert."
Volunteers from all over the nation come for stints of days, weeks or months, and stay in a small tent village that's 55 miles south of Tucson and 13 miles north of the Mexico border. Food, supplies and basic medical facilities are available to anyone who happens to wander into camp.
Mostly, though, No More Deaths volunteers are driven to trailheads where they head into the terrain carrying food, water and GPS devices. They may hike anywhere between a mile and 10 miles per day. They might not encounter anyone, they said; they may simply leave their supplies at likely drop-off spots.
They may well stumble upon heaps of used-up supplies — empty water jugs and food containers, backpacks and torn clothes — that have been abandoned by "hikers" on the move.
"Muchas gracias hermanos por la comida y el agua," was scrawled on the lid of one emptied tub of food Oliver found. "Que dios los bendiga a todos ustedes." That is, "Thank you, brothers, for the food and water. May God bless you all."
"They write things, sometimes thanks, sometimes just happy, smiling faces," Campbell said.
Border Patrol
Sometimes matters get more complicated — like when No More Deaths volunteers come upon Border Patrol agents and arrests are under way. The Border Patrol has been known to destroy detainees' supplies and slash water bottles, Oliver said. One time, he said, he approached and offered provisions to a person under arrest. The Border Patrol agent on the scene stopped him — but when Oliver pulled out a "refusal of humanitarian aid" form to begin documenting the situation, the agent relented, he said.
"I'm not trying to intervene in the arrest," Oliver said. "I'm just trying to bring food and water to someone who's suffering."
Other Border Patrol agents he met were friendly and even supportive of what No More Deaths was up to.
"Most of them were compassionate," Oliver said.
Contacted by phone, an Arizona-based spokesman for the Border Patrol said his agency shares the overall goal of No More Deaths.
"We are committed to working with them toward a common goal, which is diminishing deaths at the border," said manager Victor Brabble of the Southwest Border Joint Information Center of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. "We've met with them in the past and we do try to continue meeting with them regarding issues they bring up. We all want a safe, secure border."
Does No More Deaths make the Border Patrol's job more difficult? Does the Border Patrol resent the assistance they offer "hikers"?
"We don't resent them," said Brabble. "Do we agree with everything they say and do? No. We have differences of opinion. But we will continue to try to foster a relationship with them."
Oliver, Nokes and Campbell all say they plan to volunteer with No More Deaths again next summer.
Justice and judgment
Although they weren't in Arizona to get political, the three finished their mission by heading to federal court in Tucson to watch arraignments of large groups of illegal immigrants. They found it shocking.
"They come in shackled in leg irons," Oliver said. "Ten at a time. Seventy people a day." They're in terrible condition, he said. They may not have had a chance to use a bathroom. Most have never seen a courtroom before, and speak no English, and really have no idea what's going to happen to them.
They're instructed to plead guilty, Oliver said; for the most part, they are sentenced to time served and shipped back across the border — sometimes to places far distant from the places they came from. That's supposed to deter repeat tries, Oliver said.
One meeting still haunts Oliver. He said an older couple approached the pickup truck he was in and said they hadn't had any water in a whole day. "They had absolutely nothing," he said. Their daughters were in Los Angeles, they said, and they were trying to get there. The group they'd been with had been buzzed by a helicopter, and scattered. Now they were lost. Oliver handed over gallons of water, an ace bandage for one sore knee, and his best wishes.
Later on, he saw the same couple sitting, exhausted, by the side of the road. They still had their water — and nothing else. They were facing a turning point, he realized: the decision whether to press on, or turn back, or just let themselves get arrested.
"I don't know how you make a decision like that," he said. "I've never had to do that."


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If you don't like the sound of that, you might be interested to know that the FTC has announced a settlement with GMR Transcription Services, a company that promised "Security Measures to Protect Your Confidentiality," for failing to protect personal information.
GMR is a digital audio transcription service that allows customers — including health care providers — to upload audio files and get them transcribed. The business runs almost entirely online with a typist downloading a file, typing up a transcript, then uploading the transcript for the customer to pick up or get in an email. According to the FTC, the service GMR used for medical files — Fedtrans — stored and sent files in clear, readable text, and allowed files to be accessed online without any authentication. What's more, the FTC says, GMR didn't make typists take basic steps like installing anti-virus software or requiring Fedtrans to use tools like encryption to protect the files.
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Photography is my main Love , I never get tired of doing it, everywhere I go I have a picture in my mind. From nature pictures to pictures for work in Real Estate to Model shoots it is all good.
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Here's the results from the FFC "Fiesta Las Vegas" event, held at the Hard
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Chris Wilson def. Dave Garcia - triangle choke, 1:49 of round 1
Josh Haynes def. Seth Kleinbeck - rear choke, 1:16 of round 2
Roger Huerta def. Matt Wiman - unanimous decision
Josh Neer def. Forrest Petz - triangle choke, 3:25 of round 1
Jason Lambert def. Travis Wiuff - TKO, 3:19 of round 1
Keith Wisniewski def. Carlo Prater - unanimous decision
Dave Gardner def. Ryan Schultz - TKO (dislocated rib), 1:00 of round 1
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YouTube has just launched a complete redesign of their video playback page. If you want to try it out, you will have to opt in. Alternatively, you can see the changes from the screenshot below this post.
One main feature removed from the old design is the 5-star rating system. The new system now involves "Like"-ing and "Thumbs down"-ing (Dislike) a video. Liking a video adds it to your favorites, while a "Thumbs down" (Dislike) really does nothing apart from telling YouTube that you don't like that video. I find this system rather crude; YouTube should have separated "Like" and "Favorite". Some people may want to "Like" a video, but not add it to their "Favorites".
Some other changes are:
- The HD video button is now more specific; You can select 360p, 480p, 720p or 1080p.
- Many user actions and information are now moved below the video. You can find the video description, sharing links, video embed code, video link, video statistics, flagging, liking/favoriting and disliking options there.
- The uploader's name and the "Subscribe" button is moved above the video title. You can see other videos that the uploader has uploaded by clicking on a drop down box. A line filled with the uploader's videos will appear when you click it.
- The comments interface is now more streamlined. The comment input box is placed above the list of comments, rather than below them in the old user interface.
The design isn't final yet as YouTube is still gathering feedback from its users. What do you think of the new design?
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When you get carded for your senior citizen discount before your 40s, it's time for Elemis Anti-Aging Face and Eyes ($136). Get rid of fine lines, reduce wrinkle depth and rejuvenate your skin in your sleep. Before you know it, you'll go back to getting carded for R-rated movies.
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Cabrini College's Retention and Destruction Policy provides for the systematic review, retention, and destruction of documents received or created by Cabrini College in connection with the transaction of organization business.
I. Purpose In accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which makes it a crime to alter, cover up, falsify, or destroy any document with the intent of impeding or obstructing any official proceeding, this policy provides for the systematic review, retention and destruction of documents received or created by Cabrini College in connection with the transaction of organization business.
This policy covers all records and documents, regardless of physical form, contains guidelines for how long certain documents should be kept and how records should be destroyed. The policy is designed to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, to eliminate accidental or innocent destruction of records and to facilitate Cabrini College's operations by promoting efficiency and freeing up valuable storage space.
II. Document Retention Cabrini College follows the document retention procedures outlined below. Documents that are not listed, but are substantially similar to those listed in the schedule will be retained for the appropriate length of time.
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Human Resources Records
Employment Records
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III. Electronic Documents and Records
Electronic documents will be retained as if they were paper documents. Therefore, any electronic files, including records of donations made online, that fall into one of the document types on the above schedule will be maintained for the appropriate amount of time.
If a user has sufficient reason to keep an email message, the message should be printed in hard copy and kept in the appropriate file or moved to an "archive" computer file folder. Backup and recovery methods will be tested on a regular basis.
IV. Emergency Planning
Cabrini College's records will be stored in a safe, secure, and accessible manner. Documents and financial files that are essential to keeping Cabrini College operating in an emergency will be duplicated or backed up at least every week and maintained off site.
V. Document Destruction
Cabrini College's vice presidents are ultimately responsible for each of their departments for the ongoing process of identifying its records, which have met the required retention period and overseeing their destruction. Destruction of financial and personnel-related documents will be accomplished by shredding. Shredding must be documented by a College approved document shredding company.
Document destruction will be suspended immediately, upon any indication of an official investigation or when a lawsuit is filed or appears imminent. Destruction will be reinstated upon conclusion of the investigation.
VI. Compliance
Failure on the part of employees to follow this policy can result in possible civil and criminal sanctions against Cabrini College and its employees and possible disciplinary action against responsible individuals.
The chief financial officer and finance committee chair will periodically review these procedures with legal counsel or the organization's certified public accountant to ensure that they are in compliance with new or revised regulations.
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I am going to rant because I am irritated and well frankly because I can!
I am sick of people saying that its impossible to show at 8 weeks etc. No it is not impossible! Showing does not have to mean it is JUST the baby. Showing can be from the baby, bloat, uterus, weight gain etc. all that come along with being pregnant. Its not like your body would look like that if you weren't pregnant. And for those who say their doctors say they won't show until 14 weeks etc....well that is also untrue depending on the woman. Every person's body is completely different. We all handle things differently. Some women pee on a stick and their belly gets bigger the next day. Some women don't even start to poke out until they are 5 months +. We are all different. Just because YOU aren't showing or your doctor tells you it is impossible doesn't mean that is the case. I started showing at 9 weeks with my first and I am 7 weeks 3 days with my second and already getting a belly. Clearly I understand my raspberry size baby is not poking through, but my body just handles things differently. So be it!
Also, if you choose to drink diet coke then that is your choice! It doesn't make you a bad person or a bad mother. Just stay within the guidelines of acceptable caffiene usage a day. I am so sick of reading how bad it is for your body and "I won't do anything to harm my baby"......oh really? Because you haven't had any cheeseburgers, ice cream, pizza, cell phone usage, texted while driving, bbc while driving, deli meat etc. These days all of these things are supposedly harmful to our bodies yet we continue on. If we live life scared of everything then there is no point in living. Just do what you feel is right for you. I drank diet coke caffiene free with my first pregnancy and my son turned out beautifully!
YOU DO WHAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU! Feel free to take advice from others if it seems to suit you and if it doesn't then follow your heart.
I am sure I will have more to rant about later, but for now I am done. Peace!


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Hamburger Mary's, Denver, Colorado's coolest patio, is a gay-themed and LGBT-friendly burger restaurant chain that started in San Francisco, California, in 1972. Their motto is: "an open-air bar and grill for open-minded people", and the eateries are often in "gay-oriented" neighborhoods. The menu consists of suggestive named items and the entire establishment is radiant, flamboyant & what everyone wants from a gay friendly bar. Cross-dressing is common, and the Mary in the name is a reference to the slang descriptor "Mary" used for gay men as far back as the early 1900's. There were twelve Hamburger Mary's in the U.S. as of 2012 & they no longer operate in San Francisco, and have offices in Chicago and West Hollywood, as of 2013.
Daniel, one of the most talked about bartenders in Denver, serves a mean cocktail with an sweet smile. His bright blue eyes (yes, they are real) are the most amazing color you will see. It's hard to not look at him. Whoever snagged him to work for Mary's must be some classy cat. Friendly, attentive and always laughing, he makes your entire experience at Hamburger Mary's one to remember.
Not only do they have awesome cocktails and Karaoke nights throughout the week, you obviously have to try their hamburgers. They're so good. Whether you're looking to sing, watch awesome, nostalgic music videos, drink, eat or just dance your ass off, Hamburger Mary's truly welcomes those of all colors, races, sexual 'preferences' & yes, women.
*It should not be frowned upon that women go to gay bars with their gay friends. Not only are they supporting them as amigos, they are spending money at your bar. It should not matter who they are and who they want to date, we're all human beings and for our community who splatters our desire for equality on a daily basis, should not think it's baffling that hot women want to accompany their dudes for a good night out.


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Mitsubishi has engineered the world's first online test drive
of a real car.
The vehicle is a full sized Outlander Sport, rigged to be driven via remote control.
It is called the Mitsubishi Live Drive.
Soon, they will open it up to the public.
Go to the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport site to see the video and
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PISTIS was the spirit (daimona) of trust, honesty and good faith.
She was one of the good spirits who escaped Pandora's box and fled back to heaven abandoning mankind. Her Roman name was Fides, and her opposite number Apate (Deception) and the Pseudologoi (Lies).
Theognis, Fragment 1. 1135 (trans. Gerber, Vol. Greek Elegiac) (Greek elegy C6th B.C.) :
"Elpis (Hope) is the only good god remaining among mankind; the others have left and gone to Olympos. Pistis (Trust), a mighty god has gone, Sophrosyne (Restraint) has gone from men, and the Kharites (Charites, Graces), my friend, have abandoned the earth. Men's judicial oaths are no longer to be trusted, nor does anyone revere the immortal gods; the race of pious men has perished and men no longer recognize the rules of conduct or acts of piety."
Ovid, Metamorphoses 5. 43 ff (trans. Melville) (Roman epic C1st B.C. to C1st A.D.) :
"[King Kepheus' (Cepheus') brother Phineus attempts to kill Perseus when the hero is awarded his fiancé Andromeda:] Cepheus left the hall, calling Fides [Pistis, Faith], Jus [Dike, Justice] and the Di Hospitii (Gods of Hospitality) to bear him witness that what was done defied his word and will."
Statius, Thebaid 11. 98 ff (trans. Mozley) (Roman epic C1st A.D.) :
"[One Erinys addresses another:] ''Tis no common fray or Martian battle we prepare, but brothers--though kindly Fides [Pistis, Faith] and Pietas [Eusebia, Duty] resist [the brothers engaging one another in battle], they will be o'ercome.'"
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Whether you are a property owner or a property management professional you know it's important to protect your property investment with a comprehensive rental / investment property protection plan.
You need to feel confident that all you've worked for is not at risk. Whether you own one rental property or several, we'll be there to make it right if it is damaged as a result of a covered event. And we'll also help you get your rental property back to generating revenue as quickly as possible.
That's what sets our program apart - we specialize in helping rental and investment property owners like you get the most value for your money.
Here are some different rental / investment property insurance areas:
There are many different factors to take into consideration when purchasing insurance for an apartment building. Insurance for actual damage to the building and property is only a part of it. The apartment owner must also take into consideration liability insurance: the owner of an apartment building is liable for injuries that occur to tenants and guests on the property.
Commercial property insurance is a must to protect your company's assets. While commercial property insurance isn't required by law, it's a wise investment to limit your liability in the event of a natural disaster or other calamity. Without it, your business may not survive financially.
Commercial property insurance can protect your business property plus the personal property of your employees and customers against a wide range of risks, including:
In addition, our commercial property insurance will provide the funds you need to keep your business viable while you recover from covered losses or damages.
Landlord property insurance can protect building owners from lost revenue. Damage is just one of the reasons that you might not be able to rent out one of your units. If you encounter legal difficulties with tenants, this can also lead to lost revenue while you try to resolve these problems, in addition to costing you legal fees.
With landlord property insurance, you can purchase coverage that will include legal expenses. These policies can also compensate you for rent that is lost if there is a significant amount of damage to units and they are not inhabitable. Depending on the type of coverage that you purchase, you can receive either a cash value, which takes into account depreciation of the property, or the replacement value.
Can you get great coverage for your mobile home at an affordable rate? Yes you can!
When you purchase a manufactured home, you want protection for your home and all your personal possessions inside. Mobile home insurance is similar to regular homeowner's insurance, but it's tailor-made for mobile homes, so you know you'll be getting the right protection.
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Not everybody loves insuring vacant homes, but we do! Lots of homes don't qualify for standard insurance for many reasons. We have programs with specialized coverages developed for the unique insurance needs of a vacant home and its owner.
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Julianna Pena was the winner of 'The Ultimate Fighter' season 18 and was scheduled to compete in her first UFC PPV fight at UFC 171. All of those plans are on hold now after Julianna suffered a major knee injury while training.
According to MMA Fighting Pena's injury is the worst possible:
Pena (5-2), the first female winner of The Ultimate Fighter, suffered the injury on Monday while grappling in training, ultimately damaging, among other aspects, her ACL, MCL, LCL and meniscus. She is expected to undergo surgery next Thursday in Los Angeles.
It's a sad turn of events for Pena, she had all of the makings of a future superstar. She was supremely talented in the octagon and had the look to carry her outside of the cage.


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Three or more Chance Cards on an active payline trigger the Chance Bonus. The borders of the reels light up and the Chance Cards become a video overlay on the Mechanical Reels. Select one of three Chance Cards by touching the screen. The selected card could award credits, trigger Money Grab Free Spins, or activate a Top Box Award.
Money Grab Free Spin Feature - During the free spins, a Monopoly character appears under each Mechanical Reel. The characters dance while the reels spin, and if a HAND symbol lands on a reel, money fills that reel's chamber and the character jumps and grabs some cash. That amount is then awarded to the player. The remaining reels continue to spin and the value of the money in the remaining chambers increases. If another bill is won, as the remaining reels spin, the values in the remaining chambers increase again.
Top Box Award Feature - A large video image of Mr. Monopoly appears and asks players to 'look up.' Lights on the top box flash credit awards until they come to a stop and illuminate a credit award. After the credit is awarded, Mr. Monopoly asks the player to 'Pick A Hand.' Players select one of his hands by touching the screen. One hand reveals a 'Collect' message and the other a 'Keep Going' message. 'Collect' ends the bonus, while 'Keep Going' awards another credit on the top box. Mr. Monopoly then again asks the player to 'Pick A Hand.'
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A Wartime Log
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During World War II, the YMCA sent blank Wartime Log books to the Prisoners Of War. The men used these books to write poetry, draw and dream of the houses they will build after the war.
This is a copy of the Wartime Log of my father, Walter Pawlesh, a POW in Stalag 17B in Krems, Austria.
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Julius Peppers is a free agent. According to a report by ESPN on March 11, the Chicago Bears have released defensive end Julius Peppers.
In an expected move, the Bears freed up some cap space by releasing the 34-year-old Peppers who was set to receive a base salary of $13.9 million in 2014 and count $18.183 million against the cap.
The Chicago Bears signed Peppers to a blockbuster six-year deal worth $84 million in 2010, but age and a decline in production made Peppers expendable. Bears general manager Phil Emery addressed the move and his appreciation for Peppers in a statement.
"We appreciate Julius' contributions to the Bears over the last four years. He was a leader on our defense, starting every game since coming to Chicago. His accomplishments over his NFL career place him among the best defensive ends over the past 20 years. The Chicagoland community has benefited greatly from his quiet generosity. We wish him the best."
Despite slowing down a little, Peppers led the Bears in sacks last season with 7.5. Most importantly, he has proved his durability by playing in nearly every game for the Bears in his four-year run with the team.
In his career, Peppers has 118.5 career sacks and can still another team as a situational pass rusher.
The Bears got younger at the position by signing former Oakland Raiders defensive end Lamarr Houston to a five-year deal worth $35 million on Tuesday.
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The Henryton Center
If you've stumbled onto this page, chances are you have a general idea of what the Henryton Center is. Then you should also know that there is next to zero accurate and readily available information on its history. HenrytonCenter.com aims to change that. This site is still under construction but when it is finished, it will be your one-stop spot for anything about the Henryton Center. Our team of researchers and enthusisasts is out there digging through the archives, driving up and down the state and talking to the people in the know to bring you an accurate history. A book is even in the works which will be available exclusively for online ordering at HenrytonCenter.com. Also, be sure to pay a visit to our friends over at SaveHenryton.com who are working their fingers to the bone to find a way to save the abandoned property.
We are always looking for new information. If you have anything that we may not have found yet--old photos, articles, logs, etc.--and can verify that it is accurate, please send it our way.
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Become a calmer and happier mother with THE COMPLETE BUDDHISM FOR MOTHERS. Parenthood can be a time of great inner turmoil for a woman yet parenting books invariably focus on nurturing children rather than the mothers who struggle to raise them. These books are different. Together for the first time, these three bestsellers - Buddhism for Mothers, Buddhism for Mothers of Young Children and Buddhism for Mothers of Schoolchildren - explore the joy of being with your children in the all-important present moment. In these books, mothers have found the inspiration to be more patient, loving and attentive towards their children, other family members, other parents, but most of all, themselves. In her clear and engaging way, Sarah Napthali takes us on a journey through the challenges (and the pleasures!) of raising children, using Buddhist teachings and principles to help her answer the eternal questions of mothers everywhere: Who am I now? Where am I going? And how can I do my best by my children and myself? This wisdom also allows space for the deeper reflections about who we are and what makes us happy. Writing from personal experience, and weaving in stories from other mothers throughout her narrative, Sarah shows us how spiritual and mindful parenting can help all mothers to be more open and content. Even if exploring Buddhism at this busy stage of your life is not where you thought you'd be, it's well worth reading this book. It can make a difference.
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|buddhism and motherhood
|p. 11
|parenting mindfully
|p. 27
|finding calm
|p. 51
|dealing with anger
|p. 69
|worrying about our children
|p. 89
|creating loving relationships
|p. 109
|living with partners
|p. 133
|finding happiness and losing our self-image
|p. 155
|p. 175
|putting it into practice
|p. 195
|the noble eightfold path
|p. 212
|helpful books
|p. 216
|helpful websites
|p. 220
|from the scriptures
|p. 222
|buddhism for mothers of newborns
|p. 225
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So, how do you feel about getting free money? I'm sure you love it just as much as I do, but we all know that you should never hold your breath waiting for some to fall out of the sky. Unless you're a smart credit card user, then you can get free money… for real.
There are a lot of different credit card options out there, from basic ones with low APR for rebuilding credit to those with 3 and 5% cash back on purchases. AOL's DailyFinance lists a good choice in some of the different categories of cards.
- Citi Simplicity – 0% APR for 18 months, then 12.99%–21.99% variable APR.
- Chase Slate – 0% APR for 15 months and waives fees for balance transfers in the first 60 days. This is a card for climbing out of already-existing credit card debt.
- Discover More – 0% APR for 14 months, then 10.99%–19.99%, and 1% cash back on all purchases, along with bonus categories offering extra cash back. For the rest of this year, you can get 5% cash back on all online buys.
- Chase Sapphire Preferred – great purchase protection and points, including double points on restaurants and travel. It does have a $95 yearly fee, although it's waived for the first year.
I used a few different credit cards in the past few years to get the maximum rewards. When I'm looking at getting a credit card, my basic rules are that I never pay an annual fee for using the card, and I try to only get cards that give me 0% APR for a while. Depending on the state of your finances, paying interest may be unavoidable, but keep these tips in mind.
Most rewards programs give you points for what you spend, and then you can redeem those points for a variety of things like restaurant gift cards, travel miles, a balance credit or cash. I always choose cash because I like to have the money in my pocket so I can spend it on whatever I need (or want). Here are some of the ones I like:
- Chase Freedom – This is a great card. No annual fee, 0% APR for 15 months, 1% cash back on all purchases and, every quarter, there are two categories of purchases that earn 5% cash back. For two of those four quarters, gas and groceries are the 5% categories, which is awesome.
- Amazon.com Rewards from Chase – This is a good card to have if you buy a lot of stuff on Amazon, like I do. While it doesn't have an initial 0% interest rate, it still doesn't have an annual fee, and you get 3% cash back on Amazon.com purchases, 2% cash back on gas and drug store purchases and 1% cash back on everything else.
- Capital One – This company offers about 12 different cards, and while they no longer offer the platinum card I had with them, they have some good starter cards. It's generally easier to get approved, but you'll probably have to pay a higher interest rate.
- Individual Store Credit Cards – These can be a good idea, but they're tricky because they usually have high APRs. I've found that these cards offer you the biggest discount the day you open the account, usually around 20%. You can still save with these cards, though; my wife has a Kohl's Charge Card, and she's gotten extra savings with it. You just have to keep an eye on the store's promos.
On a more general level, both MasterCard and Visa offer a lot of perks like rental car insurance – all you have to do is pay for the full cost of the car with that card and not purchase the insurance the rental agency offers.
When looking at getting a credit card with rewards, you do need to be careful because every time you apply for a card the company will pull your credit report, which hurts your credit score just a little bit. So, you don't want to apply for too many cards in a short period of time. Quizzle.com is a great website that helps you manage and build your credit, helping you develop a long-term plan to improve your credit as well.
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I have Amazon.com Rewards from Chase. Because I enjoy shopping a lot.
Thanks for a great list of credit card with great perks. We pretty much stick to our Costco American Express card which gives us cash back on Costco and other purchases. We have gotten some pretty large checks in the past few years, and the money definitely comes in handy. You are right that everytime you apply for a credit card, it's noticed by the credit rating companies. So be selective! And don't apply for more than one card at a time.


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The Evolution of Yukata
The yukata is a casual, cotton kimono that was originally worn for bathing. Before Western culture was introduced to Japan about 150 years ago, people wore kimono and yukata. Today, however, most Japanese wear practical, Western-style clothing and reserve kimono and yukata for special events and ceremonies. Yukata are not worn for bathing anymore, but they are a frequent sight at summer festivals and are gaining in popularity among the younger generations.
Yukata are most commonly worn during the fireworks festivals of summer. Approximately half the women there are in yukata; the style is especially popular among girls in their early teens to early twenties. The rise in popularity of the yukata can attributed in part to the newly available versions made in China and other Asian countries. These cheaper yukata are sold at 3,000 yen ($33) and up and even come with obi sashes. The patterns and colors are showier than those of traditional yukata, which feature dark blue, indigo, and white. High-quality, traditional yukata with more reserved patterns cost 30,000–40,000 yen ($330–440), so they do not sell as well but still attract customers who respect quality and are happy to wear the same yukata for several years. The fans of cheaper yukata are mainly young girls who buy a new yukata every year. "Since it's cheap, I can be daring and choose flashy patterns and colors," says one girl who goes to the Sumida River Fireworks Festival, the biggest fireworks festival in Tokyo.
With the rise of cheap, fashionable yukata, new trends have emerged, such as the Hello Kitty® short-length yukata and yukata with spangles. Conservatives do not accept those styles as yukata, but they still contribute to the growth of the yukata market. Sales of men's yukata are also increasing. Yukata are cool and comfortable to wear and perfect for surviving Japan's hot and muggy summer. As long as reasonably priced yukata are available, this trend will endure.
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Vital joint projects new focus for Jordan and Iraq
Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour arrived back home Thursday, concluding an official visit to Baghdad where he held talks with his Iraqi counterpart that focused on means to enhance bilateral ties.
Ensour carried to Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki a written letter from His Majesty King Abdullah, expressing keenness on enhancing Jordanian-Iraqi cooperation and coordination in all issues of mutual concern.
During their meeting, the two premiers expressed satisfaction over the level of bilateral relations in all fields, stressing the need to activate agreements and protocols signed between the two countries.
The two premiers also presided over a meeting of the Jordanian-Iraqi higher joint committee, which discussed means to enhance bilateral relations, mainly in energy, through the projected double pipeline that will supply the Kingdom with crude oil and natural gas and the possibility of building an electricity grid between the two countries.
Members of the committee also discussed ways to increase joint investment ventures in agriculture, transportation and rebuilding of Iraq with Port of Aqaba being the main conduit of goods bound for Iraq.
The two sides also discussed the issue of Jordanian prisoners in Iraq and other issues concerning residence permits and visas for Iraqis.
Ensour and Maliki signed minutes of the meetings, which concluded with a bilateral agreement to protect investors signed by Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply Hatem Halawani and his Iraqi counterpart.
During a press conference, the two premiers stressed the importance of increasing communication between officials of both countries to boost the level of existing cooperation.
Ensour said that the King has clear directives to the government to enhance relations with Iraq, adding that "there is nothing holding Jordan back from improving its ties with Iraq".
Ensour added that his meeting with Maliki was not a "protocol nor ceremonial" but part of the meetings of the Jordanian-Iraqi higher joint committee that works on enhancing bilateral relations.
"On more than one occasion, I have made it clear that we deal with an honest man [Maliki] who fulfilled all his promises and such commitment enhances our confidence that what has been agreed upon will be accomplished," Ensour said, addressing the Iraqi premier.
Ensour added that Jordan, as a moderate country, acts on the basis of clear stands and has nothing to conceal.
On the projected double pipeline that will supply the Kingdom with crude oil and natural gas, Ensour said that the Iraqi side has shown seriousness to implement the project. "In Jordan, we are fully assured that such a project will succeed," he said.
Ensour also said that the second strategic project between the two countries is the railway network, stressing that such a project will be "meaningless" if designed for one country to be used internally.
He said that the two sides have identical visions regarding the railway project to link Baghdad with Amman and Aqaba, stressing the importance of linking Saudi Arabia and Syria with a similar railway network in order for the project to fully achieve its purposes.
The third project Ensour unveiled is a new road connecting Jordan with Iraq, saying that Jordan puts its Aqaba Port at the disposal of Iraq.
Ensour thanked the Iraqi government for releasing Jordanian prisoners in Iraq, stressing the need to include more of them in the pardons issued by Iraq and activate the Riyadh agreement allowing inmates to complete their prison terms in their home countries.
Ensour also noted that Jordan does not "export terrorism" and has no secret agendas.
For his part, Maliki stressed the need to speed up the implementation of the double pipeline between the two countries in addition to the railway network.
He also said that discussions with the Jordanian side covered giving priority to the Kingdom's agricultural produce in the Iraqi market.
Maliki also stressed that Jordan and Iraq represent a "moderate" model in dealing with challenges facing the region, mainly terrorism and extremism.
He also said that Iraq has interests in allowing Jordan to export its agricultural produce to Turkey and Europe through its territories as an alternative to violence-hit Syria, but added that such an issue needs some arrangements concerning the rehabilitation of roads.
Ensour also held talks with Iraqi Vice President Khudier Al Khuzaie that covered bilateral relations and a number of regional issues.
Ensour also met members of the Iraqi Business Council and discussed means to enhance joint economic ventures.
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Last week we hosted our annual family week at the lake. Seventeen people in one lake house for eight days. This was our fifth year of family week, and it is fantastic and exhausting in all the ways you might imagine.
Now, let me just clarify what I mean by "hosting." I do not cook and clean and serve mojitos every minute. I tried that, the first few years. I took on way too much. I tried to control every meal, I went to the grocery store every single day. Inevitably, I had a mini-breakdown about four days in. It's not feasible for one person to take all of that on. What's more, no one expected it from me.
But I was confused and thought I had something to prove. I wanted to be lauded for my hostessing skills. I wanted to be the woman who could whip up a batch of thisandsuch while looking hot in my swimsuit with time to read smart books and frolic in the sand with my well-adjusted children.
I still sort of aspire to that.
But it's just not my reality. In those early years, I was either pregnant or had a tiny baby or was pregnant again. I was just learning how to cook. I was still relatively new to that side of the family. There were many factors that made my vision of a perfect hostess unattainable.
Each year I've learned a different lesson and adjusted for the next summer. Now each family takes a turn cooking a big dinner for everyone. Now we have a running list of things needed from the store and whoever goes into town will pick it up. Now I don't fret about lunch in general; there is always sandwich stuff or various piecemeal options in the fridge.
I'm summing up years of "letting go." I used to be a lot more territorial, but it's hard to ask for or accept help if you're unwilling to loosen the reins. We entertain so much that I didn't like spending the precious time we had with family and friends being stressed out.
Lest you think I have achieved some kind of hostess zen, know that I am far from it. I've shed a tear or two this summer. I've coped by consuming excessive amounts of chocolate. But this year it rained every single day of family week, and we managed to laugh through it. And I'm pretty sure that most people ate most meals, and someone washed the towels and everyone knows where to put what where when the dishwasher is unloaded. We played twister and charades and escaped to the boat whenever there was the briefest moment of sun.
Maybe in a few years when my toddler isn't waking multiple times a night and I've perfected a few more recipes, I'll be the hostess of my dreams. But this year, I'll take my six weeks of houseguests and show them where we keep the coffee and the snacks and tell them to make themselves at home. And I'll mean it.
PS - I recently told this story about the nutter butters. Something important for me to remember during the sometimes pressured days of summer.


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This is one of my secret tips that I haven't shared with anyone. It's transmuting and selling Primal Might, this is one of my favorite ways to make gold, I can turn 150-200g into an easy 400g whenever I want.
You'll need Burning Crusade materials to transmute this, namely primals. I can get all five primals for under 200g, and sometimes even less when I combine motes together to create one primal. Always check for the mote of said primal, who knows you might save yourself some gold.
If you're an engineer, try farming your own primal air in Nagrand with your Zapthrottle Mote Extractor. You can reduce costs by farming your own primal air greatly. It's simple & easy.
Primal Might is used in two main things:
- Used to craft [Runed Adamantite Rod]
- 4 Used in Alchemy Transmutation Quest
Furthermore, if you don't have the recipe go pick it up at Shattrah from Skreah, and be sure to snag a couple extra to list at the auction house to flip, extra gold never hurts!
So check the market out, especially if cataclysm alchemy isn't doing so well on your server.


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Whether it's expected or accidental, the death of a loved one can shake you to the core. The last thing you want is to have to interrupt grieving to deal with mundane tasks, but unfortunately there are many actions that must be done on behalf of the deceased. Some must be taken immediately, while with …
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The potential role of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Author: Andrew Elek, ANU
China's president, Xi Jinping, announced the creation of an Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) just before the October 2013 APEC meeting in Bali. If the new bank is managed professionally to finance commercially viable investments in economic infrastructure, it can begin to correct a very significant failure of global financial markets.
At present, despite very low interest rates, as Mahendra Siregar says, huge gaps in infrastructure coexist with a comparably massive accumulation of savings and under-used global economic capacity. There is vast unmet demand for productive economic infrastructure, especially in the emerging economies of Asia. In 2011, the OECD estimated that global infrastructure requirements over the next two decades will cost around US$50 trillion. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) estimates that developing Asian economies need to invest US$8 trillion from 2010 to 2020, just to keep pace with expected infrastructure needs. The supply of savings, much of which is generated in Asia, is more than adequate to begin to fill some of the demand for infrastructure.
Yet it will not be easy to steer more savings towards infrastructure, either globally or in Asia. The investments needed are typically for public goods, which are large-scale, long term and illiquid, and present challenging cost-recovery problems. The constraints on investment, especially attracting private investment in infrastructure, include problems of project selection and preparation, implementation risks, the need to translate sound economic rates of return into financial returns, and intermediation challenges.
These formidable problems can be overcome if political leaders and international financial institutions are determined to do so, and APEC leaders are now committed to improving connectivity in the Asia Pacific. China certainly needs far better links to its neighbours: the supply of cheap factory labour from the countryside is drying up and labour costs are rising rapidly, creating an urgent need to re-orient supply chains. The opening of Myanmar makes it possible to meet this need and allow more economies at various stages of development to participate in international production networks in line with their evolving comparative advantage.
There is room for a new development bank, specialised in financing large-scale economic infrastructure on commercial terms, working alongside existing multilateral development banks, including the World Bank and the ADB. These well-established institutions have the expertise to lend a lot more for infrastructure, but have moved in a different direction. Net lending by multilateral development banks on commercial terms has been negative in five of the last ten years, including 2011 and 2012. The World Bank and the ADB are now focusing on concessional lending and knowledge sharing with low-income countries, leaving an important niche to be filled by a new financial institution.
Following China's decision to set up the AIIB, consultations are likely to take place around the Asia Pacific, encouraging governments as well as private investors to become foundation shareholders. Potential investors in the AIIB will want to be assured that the management of the new bank will be of high quality, preferably selected on a competitive basis, and will be overseen by independent, commercially experienced directors. Sound procedures for project selection, designing financing plans and tendering for project implementation can be based on those developed by existing multilateral development banks.
It should also be possible to clarify that the AIIB will operate on commercial principles. Subsidising the capital costs of some infrastructure can be justified by externalities that are created, but these subsidies should be injected by the governments of the economies which expect to reap the benefits, not by the new bank. The world does not need yet another window for overseas development assistance.
If it is carefully set up and well managed, the AIIB should be able to attract shareholding from Asia Pacific governments committed to their new APEC Framework on Connectivity, as well as from some private sources. If APEC governments on both sides of the Pacific participate in the new infrastructure development bank, the AIIB could be transformed into an Asia Pacific Infrastructure Investment Bank, which could invest in projects to upgrade connectivity among all Asia Pacific economies.
The composition of foundation shareholders and the official launch of operations could be announced at the 2014 meeting of APEC leaders in China. Early initiatives could be to finance a high-quality APEC Master Plan on Connectivity and improved trade logistics in the region — for example by lending to improve some of the region's ports and airports.
To have a significant impact on the need for economic infrastructure, the AIIB would have to expand as rapidly as it can acquire the necessary expertise. In time, its impact on the region could be greater than the ADB or the World Bank, depending on whether those institutions decide to rediscover their capacity to finance productive infrastructure on commercial terms. The AIIB will create new competition for the World Bank and the ADB, but the new bank will also have a strong incentive to cooperate with them. Tapping into the expertise of experienced development banks is the most efficient way, and perhaps the only way, to build the capacity of the new bank to assess and implement projects successfully.
Andrew Elek is Research Associate at the Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University. He was the inaugural Chair of APEC Senior Officials in 1989.
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From reading the article, the AIIB is largely if not exclusively an initiative by China. It is understandable that China has made such an initiative, given China's economic size, huge savings including foreign exchange reserves and its experience in economic development and infrastructure investment/building, as well as the needs from the region.
It also appears that such an initiative may also reflect China's desire for reforms to existing international institutions and the difficulties that it has faced in that direction.
It is not very clear from the article, whether AIIB will be a Chinese state bank, a private bank with some support from the Chinese government, an international institution or other types of institution/organisation, even though the articles seems to imply the form of AIIB is likely to be dependent on consultation and negotiation China has and will have with APEC members and other interested or potentially interested parties.
The broader the shareholders or stakeholders of the AIIB, the better its influence is likely to have. On the other hand, decentralisation of the governing structure may have implications for decision making.
It is a positive intiative from China. I hope it will make a positive contribution to a better Asia and APEC.
i appreciate and believe it will succeed in the near future.thanks
I hope it succeeds, because infrastructure problems are just everywhere these days and with constant population increases, things need to happen. I also hope that Australia can be part of it because so far our trade with China has been a two-way street. Somebody now assures people that the bank is not in competition to the other organisations.
But what if it was or became a copmpetition? For many decades we have heard that competition is good – and now it's supposed to be a threat? To whom exactly or why should competition be verboten in this area of endeavour?
I agree Australia should join.
There is room for a new bank to finance infrastructure and I agree that competition is good.
It seems AIIB is surely going to make a serious impact on the scope and functioning of the premier institutions of Bretton Woods since 1944. In fact, China is fast bringing more and more nations, including UK, closest ally of the US,to the AIIB shows its ever growing strength and influence in global politics.It is high time that an alternative world system needs to be created.Hope China leads, but without forgetting the regional dynamics of power and influence in which India is a formidable power with a longstanding democratic credentials.


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Another round of storms
A ***FLASH FLOOD WATCH*** is in effect until 7pm Thursday for the entire area.
Subsequent rounds of showers and storms could be heavy at times but are not expected to be as extreme and widespread as Wednesday's event.
Look for more scattered showers and thunderstorms today which could produce heavy downpours, frequent lightning and gusty winds. Particularly persistent storms may cause ponding of water on roadways and in areas of poor drainage. Flash flooding continues to be a possibility. Current computer model guidance pegs today's round for 11am - 6pm. Mostly cloudy skies and times of rain will hold thermometers in the lower 80s but it will still be muggy.
Alas, a break is expected overnight with some clearing in our skies. Lows will linger around 70°.


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March 3, 2013
Last chance weekend was all that can be expected in such a high stakes situation, as track and field athletes across the country left it all out on the track in hopes of a spot at next weekend's NCAA Championships. Eight Bruins competed across five different events this weekend, each hoping to improve upon their best marks to claim one of the top 16 spots (or top 12 for relay events) needed to advance.
Sprinter Brea Buchanan was seeded t-27th in the women's 60m hurdles coming into the Iowa State Last Chance, and needed a big day to have a hope of jumping into the top 16. And that is exactly what she had. Buchanan took first in the final race, finishing in a time of 8.18. It is .12 better than her season's best mark going into this competition, and with this solid performance has put herself in position to compete in Fayetteville. Shot putter Nicholas Scarvelis also competed this weekend in Ames, IA. With a result of 18.08, Scarvelis was unable to improve his best mark (18.69). He is currently seeded 19th.
In Seattle, pole vaulters Natasha Kolbo and Allison Koressel also sought to jump in the national seedings. Heading into this weekend, Koressel and Kolbo stood 11th (13-11) and 21st (13-6¼), respectively. Both posted jumps of 12-11 and were therefore unable to boost their national seedings. Koressel is still in line to make next weekend's championships, as she still is inside the top-16. However, she awaits the performances of other pole vaulters around the country to determine if her best mark will hold up.
The men's distance medley team was also in line to make the championships headed into this weekend. Prior to this weekend's competitions, the group of Ferdinand Edman, Daniel Herrera, Nick Hartle and Pete Lauderdale stood seventh in the national seedings (9:40.18). They accomplished that result in their first time running as a unit at last weekend's MPSF Championships, and thus had hoped to improve their best mark to retain one of the top 12 positions. Yesterday at the Notre Dame Last Chance, the Bruin DMR team improved greatly on last week's performance (9:35.36), shaving almost five full second off their time. However, it was one of numerous great performances Saturday in South Bend. Despite the huge improvement, they finished 19th in the event and will not qualify for indoor championships.
Outside the collegiate season, this weekend was also the US Indoor Track and Field Championships. Two members of the Bruins track and field team participated this weekend in Albuquerque, NM at the national competition. First, volunteer heptathlon coach Sharon Day claimed the women's pentathlon title (4,478 points) on Saturday. The first year assistant for the Bruins is no stranger to the multi-event competitions. Day competed in London last summer at the 2012 Olympics for the United States, finishing 16th in the heptathlon.
Junior pole vaulter Mike Woepse is the second Bruin who saw action in Albuquerque this weekend. Currently, he stands t-second in the USTFCCCA national seedings for the men's pole vault (18-4½) and therefore did not need to take part in last chance weekend. On Sunday, Woepse finished fourth (18-0.5) in the men's pole vault event.
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A missing pregnant woman disappeared after her SUV was found charred two days before. ABC News reports Feb. 14 that Carly Scott, 27, was last seen at her sister's home Sunday night in Maui.
Scott is five months pregnant. Authorities have apparently discovered "possible evidence" Thursday, but details are under wraps about what that means. Investigators are urged not to disturb any clues they might come across in their search for the missing pregnant woman.
Scott's Toyota 4Runner was found Wednesday the Peahi area of Haiku. Her dog was spotted, however. Her ex-boyfriend -- Steven Capobianco -- said that she picked him up Sunday night and drove him to Keanae. The road there was several miles on a winding highway. He needed a lift to fix his truck. The dog was with Scott when she picked him up, Capobianco said. After she dropped him off and he fixed his truck, Scott later was driving behind him to Haiku. He claims to have lost track of her along the way, but thought she made it home safely.
Capobianco was reportedly questioned by police in the missing pregnant woman case and ordered to take a lie-detector test -- which he failed. He told cops he "absolutely" did not hurt his ex-girlfriend, who is described as being a redhead that is 5-foot-10 and 160 pounds.
Scott's ex said they have remained good friends despite the fact they broke up several years back. He added that they "occasionally hooked up." He suspects he's the father of her baby, but is just assuming that.
This does not put Steven Capobianco in a good place in Carly Scott's disappearance. Their story makes him seem like an obvious suspect, but no one knows for certain. Hopefully this missing pregnant woman will have a good ending if she is found.
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Christine Bolden, a 26-year-old woman from Michigan who was declared brain dead due to two brain aneurysms, recently gave birth to two boys, 24 Hours News 8 reports.
The twins, Alexander and Nicholas, were delivered by C-section and, at 25 weeks, are severely premature. Nicholas weighs only 1 lb and 9 oz, and Alexander weighs 1 lb 4 oz, according to mlive.com. They are both only about six inches long.
On March 6 this year, Christine was walking out of a building in Grand Rapids with her boyfriend and 3-year-old son when she felt a sudden pain in her head and immediately collapsed, mlive.com reports.
"It was a hurting feeling," her aunt Danielle Bolden told 24 Hours News 8. "Going [to the hospital] seeing her laying there."
But even as the family grieved Christine's condition, they hoped that the boys would survive.
"We used to rub on her belly and talk to the babies," Danielle told the news channel.
Eventually, Christine's blood pressure became too high and the twins had to be taken out.
Danielle told the news channel that Christine's grandmother even told the doctors not to "numb her" during the surgery in the hope that she'd feel the pain and wake up.
"God, he could have took her and the boys," said Danielle. "But he left the boys. That's a miracle."
"I can't wait to be able to touch them and pick them up and tell them all about their mother and give them so much love," Vance Terrell, Christine's brother told mlive.com. "They're so precious."
There have been other instances of women in comas being able to give birth. In 2001, a woman, Chastity Cooper, was able to carry her baby to full-term after falling into a coma after a car accident. She was only two weeks pregnant at the time of the accident.
In 2010, baby Idil was born to a Somali woman who was in a coma due to a brain tumor. "What am I going to say to my family when (Idil) grows up? That she is a living miracle!" he father Issa told reporters after the birth, according to EWTN News.
The Bolden family has set up an account at 5/3 Bank under Christine Bolden's name for anyone who would like to help the family.


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Police continue to look for a person that caused a four car collision on the 31 W Bypass in Bowling Green and they need any help you can give.
Police say a blue, older model Jeep, possibly a Jeep Cherokee, was traveling northbound on the bypass.
The Jeep then swerved to the inside lane, forcing another vehicle into oncoming traffic near 11th Street.
"I really didn't even notice the truck until after it had already hit. I just noticed the car coming right toward me in a split second. It was so fast that I had no time to react," said Verner Grise, who was involved in part of the accident.
Police say four people did request medical treatment but there were no serious injuries.
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Nokia Lumia 928 and Catwalk could be announced on May 14
Nokia has introduced only two new Windows Phone 8 handsets this year: the Lumia 720, and Lumia 520. As you probably know, neither of them is a high-end device. So the company's current flagship smartphone is still the Lumia 920.
But we've heard a lot about upcoming high-end WP8 devices like the Lumia 928 and the Lumia Catwalk. These might be officially announced on May 14 – as Nokia has just unveiled that it's going to host a press event in London then. From the line "See what's next – the Nokia Lumia story continues" we can only deduce that there will be new smartphones on display.
Previous rumors had it that the Lumia 928 would be available at Verizon starting May, so this event certainly comes at the right time. The question is: why announcing a US-bound device in London? Well, maybe it's because the 928 will be available globally. Or maybe it's just the Nokia Catwalk that's going to be announced. Another possibility: both handsets will become official on May 14.
The Catwalk (possibly pictured earlier this month) should sport an aluminum frame, featuring a 4.5 inch HD display, dual-core Snapdragon processor, and an 8.7MP rear camera. As for the Lumia 928, this supposedly features a PureView camera, a 4.5 inch display, and LTE connectivity.


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John McKeen with Pfizer products, including penicillin and Terramycin. Courtesy Pfizer, Inc.
On March 1, 1944, the pharmaceutical firm of Pfizer and Company opened the first commercial plant for large-scale production of the antibiotic penicillin in Brooklyn, New York. Chemical engineer John Elmer McKeen (1903–1978), superintendent of Pfizer's Brooklyn works, played a critical role in creating the production facility.
A native of Brooklyn, McKeen graduated from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute in 1926 as a chemical engineer and immediately went to work for Pfizer. In the 1920s Pfizer was innovating commercial processes by using fermentation to produce chemicals: citric acid by the action on molasses of enzymes from the mold Aspergillus niger, and gluconic acid by the action on glucose of this same mold, cultivated by deep-tank fermentation. Young McKeen, a process development engineer, was very much a part of that exciting period through his close association with the research and development departments. He was appointed head of one of the manufacturing departments in 1935 and was later posted to England to set up a fermentation department there.
In the early 1940s Pfizer, like other companies producing penicillin for the war effort, used surface-fermentation methods. In these methods, the Penicillium mold was grown in hundreds of ordinary laboratory flasks and other necessarily shallow vessels in order to provide oxygen to the mold. Tending to all these vessels was a labor-intensive process, as was extraction of the drug from the mold. Many scientists recognized that only deep-tank fermentation methods would be economically feasible, and experimentation on these began at several companies and most successfully at the United States Department of Agriculture's Northern Regional Laboratory in Peoria, Illinois. By early 1943 Pfizer's efforts began to yield results. Because of its strong background in fermentation processes, Pfizer forged ahead more quickly than other companies. By the end of the summer of 1943 a 2,000-gallon pilot fermentor was up and running. The plant—a converted ice-making plant purchased by McKeen—was completed the following March; it contained fourteen 7,000-gallon tanks plus equipment for recovery and purification of the penicillin. In 1944 Pfizer was able to produce more than 100 times what it had produced by surface fermentation the previous year and nearly half the nation's total production for 1944.
McKeen, a zealous, innovative, hardworking man who loved people, was destined to go far at Pfizer. In the years before the war he moved through many departments at the company, learning the intimate details of the processes and improving on them, solving problems, saving money, and increasing efficiency. During the war McKeen spent much of his time on penicillin. Spurred by the shortages of materials brought on by the war, he aggressively hunted down the machinery and pipes needed to make the deep-tank process work. His purchase of the old Brooklyn ice-making plant with refrigeration equipment that could be reused in the penicillin plant was the primary reason that the project took less than five months. Once the new plant was up and running, John L. Smith, then a vice president and later president of Pfizer, donated massive quantities of the drug to New York hospitals. McKeen and Smith frequently spent their weekends visiting the patients who were receiving treatment, seeing for themselves the miracle of penicillin.
After the war McKeen became executive vice president and then president of Pfizer (1949–1965), adding in 1950 the responsibility of chairman of the board. He led Pfizer through the "antibiotic era," which included such triumphs as Terramycin and tetracycline. It was also during this period that Pfizer decided to market its prescription drugs under its own label to retail pharmacies and hospitals. (Up until 1950 Pfizer sold its pharmaceuticals in bulk to other companies.)
McKeen was an elected member of the National Academy of Engineering. He was married to his wife, Noreen F. Condon, for 51 years.
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Operator: Good day, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the Third Quarter 2011 Marvell Technology Group Limited Earnings Conference Call. I'll be your coordinator for today. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speakers' remarks, there will be a question-and-answer session. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded for replay purposes.
I would now like to turn the presentation over to your host for today, Mr. Jeff Palmer, Vice President of Investor Relations. Please proceed, sir.
Jeff Palmer - VP, IR: Thank you, Amanda and good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to Marvell Technology Group's third quarter of fiscal 2011 earnings call. With me on the call today is Dr. Sehat Sutardja, Marvell's, Chairman, President and CEO; and Clyde Hosein, Marvell's CFO. All of us will be available during the Q&A portion of the call today.
If you have not obtained a copy of our current press release, it can found at our Company website under the Investor Relations section at www.marvell.com. Additionally, this call is being recorded and will be available for replay from our corporate website.
Please be reminded that this call will include forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties that could cause Marvell's results to differ materially from management's current expectations. The risks and uncertainties include statements regarding revenue trends within our end markets, our expectations about the sale of new and existing products, the sustainability of our long-term business model, general market trends, and specific statements regarding our financial projections for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011. To fully understand the risks and uncertainties that may cause results to differ from our outlook, please refer to Marvell's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent SEC filings for a detailed description of our business and associated risks. Please be reminded that Marvell undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement.
During our call today, we will make reference to certain non-GAAP financial measures, which exclude stock-based compensation expense, as well as charges related to acquisitions, restructuring, gains, and other charges that are driven primarily by discrete events that management does not consider to be directly related to Marvell's core operating performance. Pursuant to Regulation G, Marvell has provided reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures in our third quarter of fiscal 2011 earnings press release, which has been furnished to the SEC on Form 8-K and is available on Marvell's website in the Investor Relations section at www.marvell.com.
I'd like to now turn the call over to Sehat.
Dr. Sehat Sutardja - Chairman, President and CEO: Thanks, Jeff and good afternoon, everyone. During our fiscal third quarter, we generated revenue of approximately $959 million, a 7% sequential increase and a 20% increase over the same period a year ago. We delivered non-GAAP gross margin of 59.5% and an operating margin of 32.4%, resulting in non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.45.


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Why not use the Knuth scheme
Where he used increasing accuracy of Pi to generate versions.
First: 3
Next: 3.1
Next: 3.14
Next: 3.141
Next: 3.1415
Next: 3.14159
You get the picture, and I don't need to rack my brain for the next digit(s).
Seemingly borrowing a page from the old, line-numbered BASIC programs of the 1980s, Oracle has adopted a new version numbering strategy for the Java Development Kit (JDK) – one that skips numbers, in case Oracle has to go back and plunk in new code later. Traditionally, Oracle has issued new patches for the JDK on a …
Where he used increasing accuracy of Pi to generate versions.
First: 3
Next: 3.1
Next: 3.14
Next: 3.141
Next: 3.1415
Next: 3.14159
You get the picture, and I don't need to rack my brain for the next digit(s).
"...as long as it doesn't fall on a multiple of 5 or 20"
What multiple of 20 doesn't fall on a multiple of 5?
if something as simple as version numbers so easily overheats their gigantic brains.
"Traditionally, Limited Update patches – the kind that add new features and non-security fixes – have been assigned even numbers. CPUs, which only contain fixes for security vulnerabilities, are assigned even numbers."
Should probably read "are assigned odd numbers", right?
So if we have 7u20 and 7u40, and someone finds a bug in 7u20, the fix will be in 7u25? Why not just install 7u40? I don't see the point in an older version having a fix that isn't in a newer version, that way lies upgrade hell, so installing the newest version should always have all the latest fixes, no?
Unless this is because 7u40 isn't expected to be compatible with apps that require 7u20, but that will never happen with Java, I'm sure...
Because stability in Enterprise Settings where the first one to move dies a horrible death at the hands of HR
I think that in practice, release 7u40 would be, let's say, less guaranteed to be compatible with software written for 7u20. But I'm not fully informed on this. Another factor is that release 7u40 has an issue date planned well in advance - enterprise customers apparently like that - and, putting the two factors together, there's probably a beta release of 7u40 that you can try out ahead of the actual release, to test whether you're going to have problems with it and your software. Alternatively, you could just do that testing after 7u40 is released and before you install it on your live servers and desktops - but it's likely that 7u40 will be released as a security bug fix release, too, and so you won't want to delay installing it.
Why not use this x.y.z Were X is the major release number Y is a bug fix on minor update and Z is bug fix. Like 4.2.1
Because programs parsing the version number don't expect that. No, I don't know who writes version number readers that crap out on the slightest mishap. Or rather, I know all too well, they are a few offices down the hall.
Oracle: Java version "1.7.0_21"
OpenJDK: java version "1.7.0_19"
Apparently, the ".0" currently goes unused...
> No, I don't know who writes version number readers
Unfortunately, I do, me. Not just for java but any software and in SQL embedded in an SQL report to identify machines with old or vulnerable software installed and it is a real pain. You get manufactures changing schemes all the time, even changing their product name. Java is already a pain, and that was started by sun when they started claiming java 1.2 was java 2, some now get installed with 5, 6 or 7 and of course 1.5, 1.6 and 1.7 and a plethora of different product names.
> version number readers that crap out on the slightest mishap.
Ah yes, the ones that think 5.10 is < 5.9 :(
Nah, Nobody could ever use anything like that to build a complex programming system! It would be unwieldy and confuzing.
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I have a brilliant plan.
When a new version comes out, add 1 to the number after the u.
How hard can it be ?
...and Oracle has decided to address the problem by changing the version numbering scheme.
Whew! That's a relief. I'm glad that's sorted, then.


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Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery will present the Georgia Wine Country Festival at the Lumpkin County vineyard. Dahlonega's original Wine Festival returns for the 15th year with free general admission.
A wine garden featuring guest Georgia wineries from around the state will be presented for a fee inside the festival.
Georgia BBQ will be available for purchase on alternating weekends. Additionally, Georgia wines, hard cider, and Georgia beer will also be available to purchase. Music during the weekends includes jazz, soul and The Great American Songbook. Festival hours are every Saturday from 11-5 and Sundays from 12-5. Call 706-865-9463 or visit http://www.ThreeSistersVineyards.com for more information.
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