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2015 Fall Meeting
The 2015 Fall TCA conference will take place November 13-14 at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center at the University of Texas at Austin. Program details to follow.
Although the deadline has passed for the special reduced conference rate, rooms may still be available at the AT&T Conference Center; follow this link for contact info. Registration Information can be found here.
2015 Call for Papers
As you may already know, our upcoming Fall Conference will be held in Austin again this year Friday 13 November to Saturday 14 November 2015. Main conference sessions will be held as usual at the AT&T EECC just off the UT campus.
At this time I am welcoming proposals for papers and presentations to be given at the next TCA annual conference from professors, teachers, graduate students, and independent scholars from across Texas.
Because of the lateness of this announcement, I am extending due dates well beyond those used in past years. (Next year I will try to be more timely!)
Papers are typically about 15-20 minutes long with 5-10 minutes following for questions from the audience. Topics can include (but are not limited to):
- Language pedagogy, broadly conceived
- Classical literature and thought
- Ancient history, archaeology, numismatics or other topics dealing with ancient Greco-Roman and related cultures
- Reception of Classical themes by later (including contemporary) culture
I am also extending a particular invitation to anyone might consider working on some areas not usually covered:
- Application of Classical ideas (or ideals) to contemporary issues, i.e., how we might _use_ Classical ideas in today's culture
- Advocacy for Classics in the state of Texas, i.e., advancement of Classics not only in education, but also among members of the general public
- History of Classical studies or Classics education in the state of Texas
- Evaluation of the current state of Classics education in the state of Texas
Please send an abstract of no more than one page to Simon Burris, TCA President. Submissions may be sent by email (president [at] txclassics [dot] org) or post to:
Simon Burris
Department of Classics
Baylor University
One Bear Place #97352
Waco, TX 76798
and are due by Wednesday, 1 July 2015. Additionally, please include a list of any equipment you will need with your proposal and your contact information.
Presenters will be notified by 15 August 2015.
Many thanks! Yours,
Simon Burris, Pres.
2015 Spring Scholarships
The Texas Classical Association wants to remind members that applications for three of its scholarships are due in November:
The Gwyn Morgan TCA Professional Scholarship
All teachers and professors are encouraged to apply for the $500 Gwyn Morgan TCA Professional Scholarship. This scholarship is intended to support projects undertaken by members of the association who have at least two years of full-time classroom teaching experience in classical languages or cultures. The project may involve attendance at a course, foreign travel (preferably with some specific goals), the creation of materials, or any other worthwhile activity connected to the teaching of classical languages or cultures. Stress is placed on the contribution of the project to the applicant's future skills as a classics teacher. The applicant must have been an active TCA member for at least two years. The scholarship must be used within one calendar year from receipt. In addition, a report of the recipient's activities or project will be made at the next TCA fall meeting following completion. Recipients will be eligible to reapply after five years. To apply, please complete the appropriate application, attaching an additional sheet to the application if necessary.
Applications Due: Friday, June 29, 2015
The TSJCL Lourania Miller & Gareth Morgan Scholarships for High School Seniors
Two $1000 scholarships named for Lourania Miller and Gareth Morgan are awarded annually by the TSJCL and TCA to qualified high school seniors who are planning to continue their study of Latin and the classics while in college. Students who receive this scholarship must take Latin or Greek their freshman year at college. Enrollment in Latin cannot be at a beginning level. Courses in classical civilization will not be accepted. JCL chapters may only nominate one student each. The chapter which has the TSJCL Latin Student of the Year is ineligible to nominate a member. The teacher of the winning student will be awarded $50 or have the next year's TCA conference fee waived.
Applications Due: Friday, June 29, 2015
The Doris Kays TCA Professional Development Scholarship for Future and New Teachers
This $500 scholarship support both future teachers and teachers new to the profession who would like to attend a seminar, workshop or course designed to provide meaningful professional development for a career teaching in the classics. The money can be used to defray travel expenses, materials, textbooks, or tuition costs. The scholarship is named in honor of Doris Kays, in memory of her enormous contributions to the TCA and to the teaching of Latin in Texas.
Applications Due: Friday, June 29, 2015
Applications should be completed using the online scholarship application. Accompanying information should be emailed to pastpresident [at] txclassics [dot] org if possible. If not, please mail to:
Andre Stipanovic
11600 Welch Road
Dallas, TX 75229


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Catching fish is not the only thing that makes anglers happy. A growing number of enthusiastic anglers are discovering the joys and benefits of building their own fishing rod. They find a great deal of satisfaction in knowing that the fish they caught was on a rod they built themselves.
To put it simply, custom rod building is all about constructing your own rod to fit your own preferences and fishing style. Components are getting easier to obtain and rod-building classes are available, including online, to guide you through each step of building your own custom rod. This is the third of a 3-part series on building custom fishing rods.
Building a specialty rod for seatrout and redfish
Part 2 of this series described building a relatively heavy rod for cobia and similar sized fish. The major variation between that build and a lighter seatrout rod is the scale of the build. Mud Hole rod building instructor Brook Oliva says, "That's a great aspect of rod building in general. Regardless of what your building, the techniques and overall build processes are the same, only the selection of components vary."
Seatrout are abundant in coastal waters, but the average fish will be less that 5 pounds. It is common knowledge that seatrout can be a bit spooky and the bigger fish are normally caught further from the boat. A long rod with a flexible tip will load better and produce longer casts. Anglers should also consider the possibility of catching a big gator seatrout in which case the rod will need adequate backbone.
"It's just my preference," says Brook, "but when I'm setting up a seatrout rod I don't usually build over 7-foot. Selecting my blank is easy. I immediately pull my favorite SJ842 by MHX. This particular blank is the Spin Jig series, and is incredibly versatile, extremely light and amazingly sensitive. I use this blank for just about every style of light tackle fishing. Whether it's a poppin' cork or a top water lure, this is the blank I want in my hands."
As with any build, the next choice is the handle and it is very much a personal preference. "Every one of my inshore builds for the past 5 years have been split grip style handles. The choice is more for style than function, but it gives me the freedom of placing the real seat anywhere on the blank I desire. Not being limited by predetermined length or pre-shaped rear grips I can set the reel seat where it feels most comfortable to me."
Brook reveals that because his baitcasting skills are limited he prefers to build spinning rods for his light tackle fishing. This means his seat and guides will be on the same side of the blank that carries the white mark where you marked the spine (See Part 1 on how to find the spine). "My favorite seat is an American Tackle Aero seat. For those not familiar with this style of seat it has an ergonomic "hump" on the back that forms to your hand creating one of the most comfortable seats available. "A lot of builders both OEM and Custom have been moving towards split seats, but I find that there is no support on your hand and they are ultimately uncomfortable."
Brook runs micro guides for his guide train on the light tackle rods. The industry classifies any ring of 5mm or smaller a micro guide. "Not all of the guides are that size," states Brook. "On a micro guide set-up, the first three guides do the majority of the work in terms of 'taming' the fishing line. I use high frame spinning guides for those first three (I like titanium so I usually use the NIA frames from American Tackle). I rely on these three guides to 'choke' the line and straighten it out, so they rapidly get smaller as opposed to the gradual reduction over the course of several guides more common on 'cone of flight' style guide trains."
Brook begins with a 20mm, and then a 10mm, followed by a 6mm micro guide. "I follow the three line tamers with all 4mm or 5mm micro guides all the way out to the tip. The quantity will vary depending on the length of the rod and the action; usually these set-ups wind up with any where from 11 to 14 guides."
Brook also described a new guide system that he has begun to use. "One of the newest and more impressive guide layouts on the market is the Microwave Guide System. Also made by American Tackle, this set up features a unique stripper guide that is essentially a guide within a guide." The stripper guide immediately controls the line, allowing it to shoot through the remaining guides almost perfectly straight with no friction. "This set up allows for an amazingly effortless cast to achieve long distances with accuracy. It translates into more casts on the water without wearing your arm out!"
Regardless of guide system, the build described above is a great universal inshore and even freshwater set up. "My SJ842 has been with me just about everywhere I fish. It has landed monster trout and big bull reds. When I'm on the inshore water it's usually the first rod I pick up and the last rod I set down."
Ryan Dangel, another rod building instructor sums it up when he says, "There is just something special about building your own rod, picking out the colors, adding your own ideas and putting your name on it. It is just an enjoyable thing to do."
Note: This is the last in a 3-Part series on custom rod building. Part 1 describes the basics of rod building and Part 2 describes the process of building a heavier rod such as would be use on cobia, stripers and other similar sized fish.
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A finite morphism $f:X\rightarrow Y$ firstly requires an affine cover $V_i\subset Y$, such that $f^{-1}(V_i)$ are affine open sets. However a morphism of (locally) finite type $f:X\rightarrow Y$ involves a cover $V_i\subset Y$ such that $f^{-1}(V_i)$ can be covered by affine open sets.
The latter sense of local must be broader than the first one. Why are the first part of their definition so different? What if I define a finite morphism by requiring the preimage covered by affine open sets, such that the induced $f^*$ are integral, will undesirable things happen? (BTW, is it right that there's actually no difference when $X$ is affine?)


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Perfect weather draws large crowd for Swiss Days opening
"It doesn't get any better than this," said Brice Lehman, concerning Thursday evening's beautiful weather which greeted the opening ceremonies of Swiss Days 2014.
Lehman chided his wife, Jan, who works in the Chamber of Commerce office, for the blue skies and pleasant temperatures.
"She has been literally praying for nice weather for this," said Lehman. "With perfect weather like this, who could be a bad mood? Things are off to a great start."
Haley and Mitch Frank sat in the fresh grass on the south side of the Swiss Days tent and played with their daughter, Savannah. Like hundreds who attended the first night's opening ceremonies, the Franks praised the family atmosphere cast by the Swiss Days activities.
"It's a great family time," said Frank. "It's great for our town; everybody gets together. It brings a lot of business to our town."
Madison Kloepper, a member of the Swiss Days court, said that she was overwhelmed when she stood on the stage during the opening ceremony and saw the crowd filling the tent and stretching beyond.
Kloepper said that as a recent graduate anticipating going to Ball State University this fall, she is more aware than ever of the beauty of Berne's small town atmosphere and community.
"I love the way everyone gets together from all parts of the area, and even from around the country," Kloepper said. "It's wonderful the way everyone gets together, family, friends and people we don't know. It's nice getting to know other people.
"I love it, I love the small town. I love the way everyone turns out for this. I couldn't believe the crowd that was there for the opening," continued Kloepper. "It was fun seeing all of the faces out there. I love this community."
Former Berne High School and Indiana University basketball star Erv Inniger is present at Swiss Days because of a class reunion. Inniger, who has lived in Fargo, North Dakota for many years, said that he can't describe the feeling that comes over him when he returns to the community he grew up in and starred on one of the high schools' greatest basketball teams of all-time.
"I drive past houses and I remember who used to live there," said Inniger. "Every direction I look, there are memories. I will never forget what this town means to me and the great memories from here during my high school days."
As always, the air was permeated with the aroma of fair foods, much of which was contributed from fund-raising efforts by local groups. People who hadn't seen each other in months stood on Main Street and visited.
Community activist, Gretchen Lehman, who is in charge of the apple dumpling stand this year, said that she couldn't imagine how the event could have gotten off to a better start.
"It's that Swiss connection," said Lehman. "We are all drawn together by our heritage. We can feel that. I love the good food. I've already had chicken wings and German food."
Rev. Gareth Wiederkehr, a spiritual statesman of the community who served for many years on the pastoral staff at First Missionary, seemingly summed up the spiritual and heritage bond of the community.
Wiederkehr referred to the virtues inscribed on the Clock Tower: commitment, integrity, hope, vision, hard work, heritage, faith and courage.
"When people come into town and look at the clock, they read those virtues," said Wiederkehr. "We want our town to be known by those virtues. Our forefathers brought those here from Switzerland and they are still with us. It is our privilege and responsibility to keep those virtues alive from generation to generation.
"Those virtues came to this area in 1852 and they are still here," added Wiederkehr.
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The Rise of M2M & Big Data
By Kristin Rose on Feb 26, 2013
Did you know that an auto manufacturer's fleet of cars will produce 1 petabyte of data per day, every day? Now let's say that this auto manufacturer uses sensors on all of its vehicles to measure performance, wear, operational conditions and so forth… With this data, the manufacturer can:
- Predict service needs based on driving conditions rather than an average time frame
- Anticipate failures and schedule maintenance when it is efficient rather than when it is urgent
- Improve the efficiency of operations and thus improve margins, all while dramatically increasing value to customers and potentially opening up new revenue streams.
With this kind of engineering, it is critical to think about the big data problem up front and consider optimal platform needs when designing sensor architecture and smart sensors. This new intersection of the M2M and cloud computing trends, if handled well, is extremely compelling; but if handled poorly— can be a collision.
So how do we actually enable business logic on edge devices to produce "smarter data" and the ability to securely and reliably transmit data for analysis on the back end?
One word: Java –Smart, Portable and Standards-based Java.
Only Oracle can provide a complete device-to-data-center platform—from Java for devices to middleware, database, and engineered systems—to harness the value of big data. From embedded to enterprise, Oracle and its partners are the critical element of success.
Watch this short Oracle Big Data video below that uses the simple analogy of a fishing trawler to explain big data, and the steps involved in gaining competitive advantage by combining new sources of data within the existing. As always, leave us your questions or comments below!
Java to the Rescue,
The OPN Communications Team


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Entrepreneurial Studies Level I - CCL
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Entrepreneurial Studies Level I program is designed to provide students with an introduction to the entrepreneurial process. Courses include a history of entrepreneurship, current research into its impacts on society, types of business start-up opportunities, and creating a preliminary business plan, as well as securing a healthy financial future.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses within the program.
|Introduction to Entrepreneurship
|New Venture Creation
|Business Start-Up and Planning
|Personal and Family Financial Security
Program Competencies
- Define entrepreneurship. (EPS150)
- Describe planning activities required for the successful launch of a new venture. (EPS150, EPS160)
- Differentiate between various types of business start-up opportunities. (EPS150, EPS160)
- Compare and contrast business financing alternatives. (EPS150, EPS160)
- Describe components of a successful business feasibility study. (EPS150, EPS160)
- Complete a business experience assessment. (EPS160)
- Compare and contrast components of a business plan. (EPS195)
- Create a preliminary business plan. (EPS195)
- Compare and contrast principles and practices of personal and family financial planning. (GBS132)
- Differentiate between types of business financing. (GBS132)
Additional information is available at MCCCD's Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation.
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change.
Please refer to the Official MCCCD CCTA website for official programs information.


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We continue to go in circles with a Congress chasing its tail. America must pay its bills, and that requires another incremental uptick on the debt limit. Ultimately, the nation will pay its bills no matter what because the President is permitted to do that under the 14th Amendment.
However, having another calamity in Washington over the debt ceiling will only jeopardize the nation's credit rating again. For that, if it happens, you can blame House Republicans. The mere thought of going through this again should bring the House down in Election 2014. Voters need to replace Republicans with Democrats.
Doing that will not result in a wild spending spree because that isn't in the card. It would create a functional government to set priorities and to reduce spending.
The place where spending reductions can and should occur is in the enormously over staffed and over equipped defense and homeland security apparatus. It is the largest government welfare bureaucracy that we have, and it drains capital from the commercially viable private sector.
A great transformation is needed to turn the Military Industrial Complex into a commercially viable enterprise producing consumer products and services.
"House GOP divided on debt ceiling
By JAKE SHERMAN and JOHN BRESNAHAN | 2/4/14 6:57 PM EST Updated: 2/4/14 7:59 PM EST
After several days of talks with their members, House Republican leaders have not been able to identify a debt ceiling package that could pass with only GOP support, according to multiple senior aides.
In fact, they're nowhere close.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2014/02/house-republicans-debt-ceiling-103131.html#ixzz2sRszo7OL


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We're able to keep our bar (and your drinks) frosty in the 100-degree weather with a little help from CHILL*RITE and their one-of-a-kind frost rail system. Frost rails are connected to a remotely located chilling system that continuously feeds refrigerant to all of the rails. It runs at a very low temperature so that the system creates ice as fast as it's melting.
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Historic Church With Tiffany Stained Glass Transformed into Beautiful Concert Ha...
BY: Lori Zimmer
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- Montreal Museum of Fine Art Bourgie HallAn abandoned Romanesque Revival heritage church in Montreal has been transformed into the beautiful Bourgie Concert Hall. When the historic church adjacent to Montreal's Museum of Fine Art came up for sale, the museum decided to preserve the architectural culture of the area and bought the building as part of an extensive museum expansion. The adaptive reuse project has not only maintained the church's façade, but also the 18 rare Tiffany glass stained windows that adorn each side of the building.1
- Montreal Museum of Fine Art Bourgie HallProvencher Roy + Associés Architects headed the redesign of the historic church that was originally designed and built by Alexander C. Hutchinson in 1894. With the church preservation at the heart of the museum's expansion, the nave of the churchhas been repurposed into the Bourgie Concert Hall, which will host 120 concerts programmed by Arte Musica Foundation.2
- Montreal Museum of Fine Art Bourgie HallVisitors can marvel at the Tiffany stained glass panels during performances, which are not only beautiful, but extremely rare, as Tiffany was not prone to creating religious themed glass.3
- Montreal Museum of Fine Art Bourgie HallInside the former nave, comfortable removable chairs make up the auditorium seating, which can be easily removed to accommodate special events or parties as well.4
- Montreal Museum of Fine Art Bourgie HallThe balcony still sports the original church pews, which were designed in undulating curves, and have been updated with ergonomic back supports for comfort. With the historic interior preserved, the Bourgie Hall is a unique setting to experience a concert.5
- Montreal Museum of Fine Art Bourgie HallThe expansion and renovation extended the museum's exhibition space by 59,000 square feet, adding a five storey building to the back of the existing church.6
- Montreal Museum of Fine Art Bourgie HallThe feeling that there is a link between fine art and chamber music strengthens their program, and this feeling is further underscored by the museum's audio guides that play music from the era in which a room's paintings were created.7
- Montreal Museum of Fine Art Bourgie HallThanks to the expansion, which holds the museums works by Canadian artists, the museum can exhibit 11% of its collection, as opposed to just the 5% prior.8
- Montreal Museum of Fine Art Bourgie HallThe Bourgie Hall and new addition are connected to the museum's main building across the street through an underground passage way, which showcases the museum's collection of large scale works by Canadian artists.9
- Montreal Museum of Fine Art Bourgie HallBoth the museum and city benefited from the incredible adaptive reuse, setting a standard for salvaging the historic churches of Montreal.10


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Mary Lou Retton is one of the greatest and most iconic gymnasts of all time.
In addition to taking home the gold, silver and bronze Olympic medals, Retton was named Sports Illustrated Sportswoman of the Year and has the honor of being the first female face to grace the front of the Wheaties box back in 1984.
If getting so many honors sounds terrific, it was, but it also came with a price.
When More spoke to Retton—who today is 43, the mom of four girls and partners with Procter & Gamble and the Special Olympics—she opened up about the sadness behind that dynamite smile. An edited version of the interview follows.
More: Congratulations are in order. Your 14-year-old daughter, McKenna, recently took home top honors at a gymnastics competition.
Mary Lou Retton: Yes, she did. She is a level-9 gymnast and won the regional competition, which is the best in seven states. During the competition, which I did not know, she fractured her ankle, taped it up and then finished the meet.
More: This scenario sounds so familiar, because when you were 14, you had knee surgery six weeks before taking part in the 1984 Olympics.
MLR: Yes, that is true. I did not listen to the doctors, because I was determined to compete and not let an injury stop me from participating.
More: How does it make you feel to watch your daughters be where you were?
MLR: [Laughs.] It is payback time. Wow, I really appreciate what my parents did.
More: Do you miss the sport now that you are watching them from the sidelines?
MLR: No. I trained in gymnastics since I was seven years old. I did eight hours a day of training three years before going to the Olympics. I do not miss working out that much. I do, however, miss the competitive side of it, because I am a goal setter and I like to set goals and then go out there and achieve them.
More: Having shot to the top in your sport, would you say there are downsides to going so far?
MLR: Oh my God, yes—a lot. I had to leave my little town in West Virginia and move to Houston to train. I was very homesick. I left all my friends and my family, who I was very close to. I would call after 9 p.m., and when I did, I was crying and saying things like, "Did I make the right decision? Why is my coach so tough on me?" Plus, I had a lot of injuries, which was frustrating.
More: As a female high-profile athlete, did you find that people pressured you about your weight?
MLR: Inside the gymnastic world, yes. I was not the thin little pixie-girl type. I was the strong, muscular, wide build. So, yes, my coaches were tough on me. Actually, to this day, I won't own a scale in my home because of how my coaches would weigh us all the time and tell us a number we needed to be. We also don't use the words fat or skinny.
More: Do you push your daughters the way your coach pushed you?
MLR: No, I back off. Besides, they don't have Olympic aspirations; they have college aspirations.
More: What woman was a great role model for you in helping shape your career?
MLR: My gymnastics role model was Nadia Comaneci. I wanted to be just like her. But overall it was my mother. She was amazing. She taught so many wonderful things and instilled values in me such as eating well and teaching me about the kind of mother I want to be.
More: You left gymnastics because you wanted to go to college.
MLR: I did.
More: But when you got to school, you couldn't make friends because of your celebrity status.
MLR: College was a very difficult period in my life. The girls were so mean and cruel. I was used to being on a team, and since I didn't join a sorority, I really didn't have a place. Since I wasn't included, I felt like the outsider.
More: I read somewhere that you put on a lot of weight as a result of this experience.
MLR: Yeah. I was training my entire life, on a strict diet, retired at 18 and then learned at college how a guy will show up at your door at 3 a.m. with a pizza. It was like the greatest thing ever. Plus, I also ate a lot because I was very unhappy in my life.
More: Having triumphed over so many challenges, what do you say to when you talk to kids to give them that eye-of-the-tiger feeling?
MLR: You can achieve anything you set your heart to do. I had naysayers my whole life. You have to believe in yourself. Do not care about what other people say. Don't let people put limits on you. If I listened to everyone who tried to put limits on me, I would not be where I am today.
More: Tell us about your involvement with the Special Olympics?
MLR: We have been partners since 1984, to be exact. I was drawn to this cause not only because of the athletic side but also because these kids and their families are so special. I am floored by their amazing talents and what these kids can do. Not only do I get to place the medals on them and give them other awards, too, but for everyone who logs onto www.facebook.com/thankyoumom, Procter & Gamble will donate $1 to support these athletes at the summer games in Athens.
More: You know a lot about overcoming obstacles and not being defeated. You were born with a hip disorder and had hip-replacement surgery when you were in your thirties?
MLR: That's right. I was born with dysplasia hips. My hips were at an angle and not straight, which my surgeon thinks made me a better athlete. But because of all the wear and tear of competing, today I am sitting here now with two titanium hips.
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Maruti Swift DZire Tour comes in the Sedan category of cars. Maruti Swift DZire Tour's engine has a displacement of 1248 CC while its transmission is of Manual type. The fuel type of the car is Diesel. Maruti Swift DZire Tour has a mileage of 26.59 Km/L. Maruti Swift DZire Tour's dimensions are 3995X1695X1555 mm (length X width X height). Maruti Swift DZire Tour costs Rs. 5,91,371 (ex-showroom, New Delhi) ... read more
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Choosing a point-of-sale (POS) solution is one of the most important technology investments most small businesses will ever make and not one that that they look forward to changing.
That's why it's common today to see older, dedicated electronic cash registers at many small businesses. These traditional solutions are proven and familiar—minimizing training needs. They can be acquired and maintained cost-effectively. It's common for a small business to hold on to a solution for five years or more.
New Interest in POS
But the market for POS systems is undergoing a major transformation. Changing payment options—including greater use of credit cards, loyalty points, and mobile payments—has created an alternative, complementary solution to a large fixed function POS, or a minimal function cash register.
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Potential Delays in Visa Issuance and at Ports of Entry
There are a number of factors that may contribute to delays in having a visa issued to study or work in the United States, regardless of whether you are applying for first or subsequent visa in any visa classification. This has a result of heightened security measures instituted since September 11, 2001.
Security checks and the requirement to have an appointment for an interview are the primary causes for delays. The Department of State's (DOS) web information on non-immigrant visas is a good source of current information:
Another useful source is the the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Although directed to those arriving in J-1 Exchange Visitor status, their fact sheet Arriving at a U.S. Port Of Entry...What an Exchange Visitor Can Expect highlights the necessary steps and procedures you will encounter when passing through immigration inspection upon arrival at the U.S. port of entry.
Visa Interview Requirement:
All nonimmigrants require a visa appointment. Note that appointments for "F" students and "J" Exchange Visitors have priority over other classifications.
Technology Alert List and Sensitive Areas of Study
Students, faculty and researchers who are considered to be studying, researching or teaching "sensitive areas" as determined by the U.S. government may also be required to undergo security clearances before a visa can be issued. There is a document called the "Technology Alert List" that visa officers consult for this purpose. There are 15 broad subject areas on the Technology Alert List, with detailed specializations within each area. China, India, Israel, Pakistan and Russia have received special mention by the U.S. State Department because these countries are considered to possess nuclear capability that is of concern to U.S. national security. However, even if you are not a citizen of one of the countries listed above, your field of study (especially if it is in the sciences, technology or engineering) might require your visa application to undergo a security clearance REGARDLESS of the country you are from. Such clearances can add weeks to the amount of time needed for visa approval.
Name Check by DOS and DHS
The "name check lookup" is conducted by the State Department at the time of visa application and by the Department of Homeland Security at the port of entryirrespective of whether the visitor holds a valid visa. This name check has recently resulted in unexpected and severe problems for non-immigrantssome arising from previous overstay(s), others from discovery of a record of illegal activity in the United States, and others because of mistaken name matches with listings in the database.
Special Registration Procedures for Certain Foreign Nationals
Since September 11, 2002, certain non-immigrants were required to be fingerprinted and photographed at district immigration offices and U.S. ports of entry. Special Registrants are also subject to departure procedures from ports of entry specifically designated for departure control. These ports of entry with accompanying phone numbers are listed in the "walkaway material".
Currently, citizens above the age of fourteen of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Syria and Sudan are subject to mandatory special registration at ports of entry. This list is subject to change at any time, and registration may be required of any non-immigrants of any nationality who are deemed by a consular officer or inspections officer to require closer monitoring.
If you undergo Special Registration when you arrive, failure to comply with ongoing requirements has severe consequences. We urge you to contact the ISSO if you have any questions.
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Episode 15 "The Dinner Party" Synopsis 2/17/11
STEFAN TELLS ELENA ABOUT HIS DARKEST DAYS — Stefan (Paul Wesley) tells Elena (Nina Dobrev) about a dark time in his history and the surprising person whose influence changed everything. After getting the truth out of Luka (guest star Bryton James), Jonas (guest star Randy Goodwin) makes his feelings clear to Bonnie (Katerina Graham) and Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen). Trying to catch Elijah (guest star Daniel Gillies) off-guard, Damon arranges a dinner party for him with Jenna (Sara Canning), Alaric (Matt Davis), and Andie (guest star Dawn Olivieri), but last-minute information throws Damon's plan into chaos. Marcos Siega directed the episode written by Andrew Chambliss.


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Stock Downgrades: Time to Disown Almost Family Inc
Justin Sharon
Wall Street ratings agencies set the tone for today's stock market.
What's good for Wall Street may be not be so stellar for Main (or
Sesame, for that matter
) but encouraging employment data saw the
S&P 500 Index
(^GSPC) score its strongest three-session streak since the start of the year.
Across the Atlantic, European Union officials ended seven hours of emergency talks at about 1:30 a.m., after which they agreed to assist failing banks. This will be news to
National Bank of Greece
(NBG), which tumbled 23.04% to a lifetime low in propping up the entire NYSE.
Elsewhere, brick and mortar bookseller
Barnes & Noble
(BKS) fell a further 3.77% but English majors everywhere wept even more at developments at its online counterpart
(AMZN). There is a disgraced celebrity with a
shaky grasp on grammar
atop its bestseller list
. No wonder a
school textbook maker may be about to enter the scariest chapter of all
Today in economics, the Chicago Purchasing Managers Index for May is out at 9:45 a.m. Eastern, followed by June's final University of Michigan consumer confidence figure at 9:55 a.m. In earnings action,
AZZ incorporated
Emmis Communications
Finish Line
Research In Motion
(BBRY), and
Shaw Communications
(SJR) are all set to release results.
Accenture Plc
(ACN): Shares, imploding about 8% this morning after a third-quarter revenue miss, are moved to Neutral from Buy at UBS.
Almost Family Inc
(AFAM): The home health care provider is now Underperform from Neutral at Robert W. Baird, which says potential reductions in Medicare reimbursement represents a major negative.
BAE Systems PLC
(BAESY): Deutsche Bank downgrades the stock to Hold from Buy.
Heineken N.V.
(HINKY): The brewing giant based in Holland gets cut to Reduce from Neutral at Nomura, sending it tumbling about 3% in today's European trading. Issues include increasing emerging market softness and heightened currency concerns.
Owens Corning
(OC): Citigroup cuts the bottle maker, up sharply yesterday, to Neutral from Buy.
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.
(TROW): Shares are taken to Hold from Buy at Sandler O'Neill.
Williams Partners L.P.
(WPZ): Credit Suisse lowers the limited partnership to Neutral from Outperform.
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New Stock Coverage: Answer Is Blowing in the Wind at American Superconductor Corporation
Stock Upgrades: High Fives for F5 Networks, Inc.
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Tim Bennett
Tim Bennett was born on the south side of Chicago. He was introduced to the saxophone in fifth grade after moving to the south suburbs. He was sort of a late bloomer, however, not getting serious about music until after moving back to the city to finish high school. It was then that he started to develop a real passion for music, becoming involved with music programs at Merit School of Music, Ravinia, and Gallery 37.
Mr. Bennett's journey with music continued to grow after high school. He attended Oberlin College and Conservatory, where he received two Bachelor degrees in Jazz Saxophone Performance and Religion before recently completing a Master's degree in Music Education.
This is his second year with Music Education Services, and he couldn't be more excited to be apart of a nurturing community that is committed to bringing the highest quality of music education to students in the Chicagoland area.
Mr. Bennett is personally committed to teaching and sees its greatest reward as being able to serve. He is motivated by a passion to open students' minds to a whole new world of possibilities for themselves and those around them. If Mr. Bennett could describe teaching in one word, he might say "Freedom!" There is nothing better than teaching that allows students to go beyond their own limitations and thinking to successfully arrive at a place they never thought was possible.
Mr. Bennett is anxious to put his teaching philosophy to work, which could probably be summed up by his response to a young person who recently came up to him to ask him about lessons: "I'll teach you everything I know!"
When he isn't teaching, Mr. Bennett enjoys practicing, listening to all types of music, trying to learn guitar, running, and learning new vegetarian recipes to try for dinner!
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Everything You Need To Know About Life Insurance
It is important that you know what to expect when purchasing life insurance. You should take full advantage of your resources, and employ the help of professionals wherever possible. Good planning can make all the difference in the future. The advice in this article should help to get you going in this process.
Prior to registering for life insurance, you might want to consider quitting smoking if you're a smoker. The price of life insurance is much higher for smokers than it is for non-smokers. So quit today if it is your plan to get a new policy in the near future.
If you want to save the most amount of money on a life insurance policy, you need to buy the policy from a reputable and financially stable company. Your insurance company must have a rating that is graded as an A or higher by the independent agents.
Before picking the life insurance you plan on applying for, it is best to compare quotes from lots of different companies. You can do this quite easily on the web, or even on the phone if you prefer. There's no reason for you to give out any of your personal information during the process. Get all the free quotes you can before choosing the deal that is right for you.
Life insurance policies offer an extremely wide variety and range of coverage options. Think about what kind of coverage you need to protect your family and assets. Consider also the additional debt your family might incur in the event of your death.
You may be better off without a life insurance policy if you have no dependents, including children, a spouse, or a life partner. The main purpose of life insurance is to ensure that your dependents do not suffer hardships in the wake of your death. Don't waste money and time on getting life insurance if you have no one to leave your things behind to.
Hit your broker with hardball questions and take him to task for any inconsistencies in the answers. Some questions to ask include whether the policy includes premium guarantees, is renewable, and whether you can cancel the policy at any time you want to. These are important questions to ask before signing a life insurance policy.
Get a grip on your needs prior to shopping for life insurance. If you don't know what you need when you go to buy it, you'll likely be paying for some worthless extras. Failure to address even one of these things can cost you a more favorable rate.
One of the most important things in taking out a life insurance policy is ensuring that your policy pays out an adequate amount. Find out how much coverage you are going to need and who all needs to be covered before you begin looking around. This step-by-step process can save money on all ends of the spectrum. Include considerations for costs related to house payments, yearly taxes, retirement and college tuition.
When it is possible you should pay your premium yearly and not monthly. By selecting the option to annually pay the premium, this helps to save you some money.
Before you can choose the right life insurance policy, you have to know how much coverage you need. You are the only one who can decide just how much is enough. So, you should not let anyone try to talk you into buying more than what your actual need is. Figure out how much you need based on your expenses and family situation, and do not purchase more than necessary.
When seeking life insurance quotes online, do not provide too much of your personal information. There are a lot of life insurance related phishing scams online. Initially, the only information you should give them is your age, sex and zip code.
A great tip for those people looking to purchase life insurance is to never buy more insurance coverage than you actually need. Determine the actual coverage you need from life insurance, and just get that amount. Don't get lured into buying more than you really need.
Many people are unaware that any life insurance proceeds you insurance company pays are not taxable. This means your family can cash your life insurance without having to pay taxes on it.
As you have seen in the above tips, there is a lot of knowledge you can acquire before choosing and purchasing a life insurance policy and it's this knowledge that can help you with your future. Do everything you must to find out what policy is best for your needs.


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Mike Posner first rocketed to stardom with his instant hit Cooler Than Me in the summer of 2010. Since then he has been a non-stop creative force, touring the country as well as writing and producing with some of the biggest musical heavyweights in the industry. With his awaited new album Pages set for release this year, Mike is taking to the road again, this time on an unplugged tour, a more up close and personal show that will give fans a chance to experience his music like never before. Mike told Examiner about the tour, some special projects and how he found inspiration that kept him from leaving music behind.
Examiner: "You're doing an 'unplugged' tour in a few major cities; it features new material as well as songs from 31 Minutes to Takeoff and some Q&A. Have you done performances like this before?"
Mike Posner: "No, and that's the reason I wanted to do it. I'm constantly playing music in my friends' living rooms and in my living room. I though 'my fans never get to hear me sing like this or play like this…why not'. That was kind of the motivation behind this tour, like 'let's let everyone come into the living room."
E: "This tour will also feature new music from a project that is separate from the album, which is called "…Featuring Me". How did this project come about?"
MP: "That project came out of collaborations that I did with other artists, various artists that I've written for or produced for."
E: Your brand new album titled Pages is set to come out soon; do you have a specific release date yet?
MP: "No hard date yet, sometime this year."
E: "Every copy of the new album that is sold will help feed a child in need, thanks to a partnership between you and Food Bank of New York City. You've said that it came out of an experience with airplane food?"
MP: "Yes, I was on an airplane a few years ago, and I had this nasty airline sandwich; the idea just came over me. I didn't know how I was going to do it but I knew I needed to do it. The Food Bank of New York City came on board and helped out, for which I'm very grateful."
E: "You've written and produced for other artists too, working on hits such as 'Boyfriend' from Justin Bieber, 'Windows Down' from Big Time Rush and 'Say Something' from Austin Mahone; you also worked with Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa, Nelly, T.I, Pharrell, Snoop Dogg (Snoop Lion now) . What's it like being in the studio and helping write and create not only songs that are so well known but with some of the biggest names in music?"
MP: "I grew up watching artists like that on TV…God blessed me with a hand and a pen, and I'm grateful for that."
E: "Do you find it harder writing for other people or yourself; are you more critical in one as opposed to the other?"
MP: "It's not really a different process for me. I'm always just writing for myself, and trying to impress myself and do something I think is good. I don't really worry about anyone else when I write. I don't think about my fans, I don't think about other artists, my manager, my girl, I just think about me. If I don't think it's good I won't let anyone hear it. Most of the time I found that when I think it's good then other people tend to as well. I work hard on my songs everyday."
E: "Is there anyone you would like to work with that you haven't yet had an opportunity to do so?"
MP: "You know I'm a hip hop kid, I grew up with Mos Def and Tabli Kwali. My favorite rapper is Andre 3000, I haven't been able to work with him yet; I hope that happens. I'm also the biggest Paul Simon fan ever so I hope that happens too."
E: "Are there other careers you'd like to try?"
MP: "I feel like I was meant to do what I do. I'm good at it and I'm blessed that I'm good at it so I feel like it's my job to become the best that I can at this. I'm really focused and I work really hard everyday. Some things that I would like to do outside of music is get married and have kids. Other than that this is it. 'This is the life I chose or rather the life that chose me' to quote Jay-Z" (lyrics from December 4th).
E: "You actually almost stopped making your own music at one point, and you've talked openly about struggling with depression in the midst of your success. You have a song called My Light which is about that?"
MP: "Totally. I remember thinking in school that if I had a record deal and songs on the radio that I would be happy. So I set about acquiring those things and was successful. Then I picked up all these trophies above my head and I realized I didn't feel any happier. So I started putting all these trophies down thinking 'what am I doing this for if it doesn't make me happier?' That's when I started doing some serious thinking, and I came up with the food bank idea. My life has certainly turned and changed for the better."
E: "That's such a positive message and you have such a great attitude and outlook on everything, especially in an age and an industry where people put a lot of stock in status and things like trophies. What do you hope that people gain from hearing about your experience?"
MP: "I more like to just tell stories from my life, and sometimes it helps people with theirs. For me and my life, the things that made me most happy, given me the most joy and filled me up with the most purpose have been when I'm giving as opposed to taking. Any time I'm focused on making more hits, more money or getting myself more famous I just feel sort of empty inside; even though to the world I'm so-called 'successful'. I think that's number one; number two for any young people reading this is that you can do what ever you want to do. The biggest thing is to believe in yourself and keep working hard towards your goal everyday."
Mike will be performing at the House Of Blues Boston on Tuesday April 1st, 2014.


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PANCRASE OF THE AMERICAS - 2007 Submission Wrestling Championship
Broomfield/Denver, Colorado, USA
King of Combat Sports returns to Broomfield, Colorado on March 10th
In little more than two weeks, submission fighters from around the globe will once again descend on Colorado to test themselves at Americas' premier combat grappling competition. Now in it's seventh year, the Pancrase USA sanctioned event continues to grow having previously hosted competitors from all fifty states and ten countries. This year's event promises to be even bigger and better.
Fans and competitors alike can look forward to a day of exciting, world-class submission fighting from experts in the world's oldest martial art.
Discover why mixed martial arts and submission fighting have rapidly become the nation's fastest growing and most popular new combat sport.
* Men & Women's - Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Absolute Divisions.
* Free Pancrase Tournament t-shirts for competitors.
* World's Biggest Trophies (Men and Women's Absolute Champions) ......over 8 feet tall! Bring a truck.
* Master of Ceremonies - "Brother from Another" Big Al Pallone.
* Event photographer Kristy......for your individual & team portraits.
* Team Championship Award.
* Special Individual Achievement Awards.
* Division Awards 1st through 4th place.
* Held in Conjunction with the "Sweet Sixteen" Old Timers Wrestling Tourney
Event date & location:
Saturday, March 10, 2007, 9:00 AM,,
Broomfield High School (Wilkerson Gym),
1 Eagle Way, Broomfield, Colorado 80020
Spectator entry fees:
Adults - $5; Children ages 5 through 17 - $4; children under 5 – free.
Tournament page
Past events
W. Hendricks
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New Stock Coverage: Red Ink at Red Lobster Owner Darden Restaurants
Justin Sharon
Wall Street ratings agencies set the tone for today's stock market.
They say what goes Upton must come down, but so far the
Sports Illustrated
cover girl is working the customary magic
on the market. Shares continued their advance, with blue chips ending back above 14,000 for the first time since the start of February.
Some equities did miss out on the fun, with a one-two punch in
(FB) causing that stock to fall 3.15%. The social networking name
was downgraded
not once but twice, with brokerage firm BTIG slashing it to sell later in the day on
slowing user "engagement."
Ironic, with some six million couples set to become engaged tomorrow.
It's far easier to make up than break up anyway, especially with the world's largest cosmetics company
(LRLCY) gaining 3.89% to near a new high. That will cut considerable ice with
its spokeswoman
, who once implored us not to be "fooled by the rocks that I got, I'm still, I'm still Jenny from the block."
Speaking of, now that Liz Lemon has left the building, 30 Rock was just sold for big bucks by GE Capital. This enduring inspiration was built during the singularly dark decade of the 1930s, which makes
(AAPL) dissing of its own "
Depression era mentality
" all the more puzzling. And
BAE Systems
(PINK:BAESY), Europe's biggest weapons maker, fell 1.79% on an
iffy analyst initiation
. Presumably the continent, current holders of the Nobel Peace Prize, won't be too upset.
Today in economics, December business inventories are due out at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. On the corporate front,
Avis Budget
Cisco Systems
EOG Resources
Société Générale
Whole Foods
(WFM), and
(Z) are all expected to release results.
Darden Restaurants
(NYSE:DRI): The fast-food firm, owner of Red Lobster and Olive Garden, is a fresh Underperform at Crédit Agricole. Its price objective is $49.
Fortune Brands Home & Security
(FBHS): FBHS is rated an Overweight by Barclays.
Gartner Inc.
(IT): Barclays establishes an Equal Weight on IT.
GreenHunter Energy
(GRH): Shares are a new Buy with Wunderlich, whose objective is $4. The electric utility should benefit from its array of saltwater disposal wells with collection and transportation capabilities amid a fracking boom.
Oil & Gas
: Credit Suisse covers
Concho Resources
(CXO) and
SandRidge Energy
(SD) at Neutral and assigns an Outperform on
Pioneer Natural Resources
Piedmont Natural Gas
(PNY): The stock is a new Market Perform with Wells Fargo.
USG Corporation
(USG): The maker of building materials gets begun with an Overweight at Barclays.
(See also:
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Here's another to like Club Med. Through Feb. 5, Club Med (www.clubmed.us/) is offering a "Buy One Night, Get One Free," whereby a guest gets one free night for every night at these resorts: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (my favorite); Cancun Yucatan, Mexico; Ixtapa Pacific, Mexico; Sandpiper Bay, Florida; Buccaneer's Creek, Martinique; Caravelle, Guadeloupe and Turkoise, Turks and Caicos.
The sale includes an extra day of everything an all-inclusive Club Med vacation has to offer, including cuisine, land and water sports with equipment and instruction, a full open bar with premium beverages, and live daily entertainment.
Perhaps best of all, the sale includes getaways during popular summer dates, including Mother's Day and Father's Day, but reservations must be booked by Feb. 5, 2014 for travel from April 26 – June 27, 2014.


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Coleman 6 Can Soft Cooler
The excellent performance of Coleman's rigid cool boxes has been replicated in this new range of foldable soft coolers that come with a removable hard liner. The capacity of the 6 can version of this soft cooler is 5.8 litres and the cooling performance is just over 7 hours (when aided by ice or freeze packs).
The exterior of these soft coolers is a durable, wipe clean polyester with a handy zipped front pocket, mesh side pockets and bungee cords across the top for storage of napkins, table cloth, utensils, etc.
The cooling performance is provided by the thick insulation layer that sits behind the outer shell plus the fully zipped clam-style opening that ensures no cold air can escape but still gives you easy access to the contents.
Lastly, there's the removable hard liner that gives these soft coolers rigidity (stops the contents being crushed), keeps ice water or condensation contained, is easy to remove to throw away the contents and can also be used as a rubbish bin for the journey home.
Features of the Coleman 6 Can Soft Cooler include:
- 5.8 Litres capacity
- 6 x 330ml cans
- Removable hard liner
- 7hr 10min cooling (with ice/freeze packs)
- Adjustable shoulder strap
- Zipped front pocket
- Mesh side pockets
- Bungee cords
- Zipped clam opening
- Dimensions: 24 x 17 x 21cm
- Weight: 426g
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Coleman 6 Can Soft Cooler - just about enough to whet my whistle!


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Altex Coatings Limited, New Zealand's largest manufacturer of industrial and marine coatings under the Carboline and Altex Yacht and Boat brands, has a vacancy for a self-motivated person to work in our Technical Services Department.
Key duties include providing technical advice to customers via various mediums, conducting field trials and field coating inspections, product testing, development and evaluation, investigative analysis, constructing protective coatings systems for industrial, commercial and pleasure marine service areas, assisting with training seminars and trade shows.
The successful person will possess some or all of the following: current industry training e.g. ACA or NACE qualifications, background knowledge in coatings and related products, organic chemistry knowledge (secondary or tertiary education), application experience in general protective coatings. Awareness of industry standards and practices in protective coatings, commercial marine and fire proofing sectors and able to demonstrate excellent public relations/speaking skills.
For further details please see this listing under vacancies on our website www.carbolinenz.co.nz
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Tough Desert Duels Await Tech
Complete Release in PDF Format
Feb. 13, 2008
LUBBOCK, Texas - The Schedule doesn't get any easier for Texas Tech softball (0-4) this weekend as the Red Raiders travel to the deserts of Tempe, Ariz. for the Kajikawa Tournament. Highlighting the three-day event will be a matchup with back-to-back national champion and No. 1 ranked Arizona Friday night at 8:30 p.m. CT. Tech will play its first game Friday afternoon against Memphis. Saturday's action will see the Red Raiders battle Utah at 6:15 and California at 8:30 p.m.. They will wrap up the tournament by taking on Western Kentucky Sunday morning.
Tempe Scorching
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Tech vs. Utah
Tech vs. California
Tech vs. Western Kentucky
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As the name implies, this country home is located across town, about 3 miles from the Josselyn's office. Just a few minutes away from Six Gun City, it is located off Route 2 at Cedric Road on a 1/2 acre lot. Although not located on the main property, the same care and attention was taken to make your stay a relaxing one, with linens, and fully equipped kitchen.
It is approximately 960 sq. ft of living space, with 2 bedrooms on one floor. As with our other homes, this one is fully equipped with an electric range, full size refrigerator, table and chairs.
Master bedroom has a queen bed as well as a twin bed. The second bedroom has a Full bed and twin bed. The sofa in the living room also folds down to provide an additional full size sleeping area. There is a large rear deck and yard, with gas grill and log swing.
This cabin was renovated in spring 2013 to represent Christmas in the Mountains! Perfect to put your family in the mood for Santa's Village.
Peak season: $175/night (2 night minimum), $1050/week
Off season: $145/night (2 night minimum), $870/week
Holiday rate: $205.00/night
*The above rates are for up to 4 adults,
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Lack Of Offense Sends Baseball Into 3-Game Slide
The Pasadena City College baseball team doesn't have a problem putting runners on base, but its frequent inability to score runs has become the major reason why the Lancers are faltering at 7-16 overall and 4-9 in the South Coast Conference. PCC dropped its third straight game Tuesday, losing at El Camino College-Compton Center, 5-1.
In the team's last eight games, PCC has lost seven of them and scored just eight runs in those defeats. The only win in that period was the team's 12-11 rally triumph over Los Angeles Harbor on Mar. 29. In the Lancers' 16 total losses, they scored just 31 runs or less than two per game.
In contrast, the Lancers have averaged better than eight runs (58 total) in their seven victories. The squad's team batting average is .232. Four PCC batters who started v. Compton had averages below .200.
PCC nearly was shutout by Compton ace Aldo Montoya (4-3 record), who finally surrendered a run in the eighth on Ahmed Razi's line single to left that scored third baseman Jose Serna, who launched a double to deep center in the frame.
The Lancers totaled 10 hits, but ended the second, third, and seventh innings on 6-4-3 double play grounders. PCC stranded nine runners on base, four left on third. In the fifth, Compton rightfielder Jordan Hinshaw made a spectacular diving catch on a liner by Nick Jones that prevented a PCC run.
Although PCC's pitching had hit its first slump of the season in last week's 3-game series against LA Harbor, frosh lefthander Jimmy Britt might have ended that poor run after hurling six strong innings in his first collegiate start. Britt (Temple City High, pictured) allowed just five hits, three earned runs, and kept the Tartars bats quiet with a mixture of changeups and sinking fastballs. Reliever Brett Smith hurled the final two innings, giving up one run and striking out two.
Offensively, rightfielder Mike Vasquez (one double) and catcher Jason Clark each went 3-for-4 while Razi was 2-for-3.
On Mar. 31, PCC suffered its worst loss in seven seasons under head coach Evan O'Meara, 21-0, at LA Harbor. The Seahawks then pounded the Lancers again, 13-1, on April 2 with the lone highlight being Serna's first home run of the season. Serna, a sophomore catcher-infielder, leads the team with a .370 overall batting average. Jones, a middle infielder, is second in the SCC in stolen bases with 13 while Clark paces the squad in RBI with 13 along with a .308 average.
With rain in the forecast, PCC is scheduled to face Compton Thursday, April 7 in a 2:30 p.m. first pitch at Brookside Park's Jackie Robinson Memorial Field.
Release Date: 04/06/11
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If you want to find out more about trending items on Amazon, check the Movers and Shakers Reports. These reports are free for anyone to access and with some research; any seller can glean valuable information from the reports. Amazon Movers and Shakers Reports show the top 100 gainers in sales ranking in each category. The information is updated every 24 hours, so the data is accurate and current. Here are some interesting products trending in June of 2014.
The #1 and #2 items (biggest gainers in sales rank) are Annie Chun's Seaweed Snacks in roasted wasabi flavor and roasted sesame flavor. Apparently seaweed snacks are becoming a popular snack food. Seaweed is a superfood, rich in vitamins A and C, calcium, and iodine. Seaweed is a popular snack in Japan, a country that boasts low incidences of many diseases and Cancer. Dehydrated seaweed is a convenient on-the-go snack food for camping, backpacking, travel, or other summertime activities.
#6 on the Grocery Movers and Shakers Report is Certo Sure Jell liquid fruit pectin. This product is used to make jams, jellies, and preserves. Amazon customers are getting ready for summer home canning and buying this item online. Imagine how things have changed from 50 years ago when Grandma made delicious peach or strawberry jam and bought this product at the local market. Today's Grandmas just log in to Amazon to order it and have it shipped to their door.
Yacon Syrup is the #10 item. This product has been tied to weight loss and managing diabetes. It has been featured on the Dr. Oz show and many people have lost weight taking 2-3 teaspoons a day.
Grassfed Organic Ghee is #12. Much information about grass-fed dairy products has been published. Grass-fed butter is different than butter from cows fed corn and other processed feed. Grass-fed butter is high in vitamin K2 and aids in metabolism of calcium. It is also higher in Omega-3 fatty acids than dairy cows raised on corn. Ghee is not actually clarified butter and does not need refrigeration, therefore, it can be sold via Amazon FBA.


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If you ever dreamed of owning a pair of those red soled Louboutins but know it's just a financial fantasy, you can now wear the famous French footwear mogul's nail polish on your fingers and toes. Yup, he recently launched Rouge Louboutin, a rich red lacquer that sells for $50 a bottle.
His website describes the nail lacquer as "a timeless, vibrant red suited to any skin tone. A true objet d'art of a dramatic 8-inch height inspired by the tallest heel Rouge Louboutin ever created- the Ballerina Ultima." The polish comes in a faceted, weighted glass bottle with an unique ombré effect and tall slender cap, inspired by calligraphy.
Applying the polish is intended to be a work of art with a custom-designed, patented triangular brush that absorbs just the right amount of formula, without air bubbles, to deliver flawless, chip-resistant coverage. Louboutin says that the highly pigmented, super glossy formula delivers in just two coats the effect of 20 layers of traditional lacquer. The finish is supposed to be akin to patent leather.
In an article in today's (August 17) Los Angeles Times, Fashion Critic Booth Moore wrote that the lacquer was 2 ½ years in the making and a collaboration with New York-based Batallure Beauty. Rouge is only his first, there will be more colors come the fall and beyond. Louboutin says that the "red sole was created from nail polish and that he is giving back to nails what the shoes took from them many years ago."
While his handbags, shoes and accessories are priced for well-heeled superstars, fashionistas and big splurgers, at least anyone who can't afford his other luxuries can proudly paint their nails with his product and boast that they own some Louboutin.
There are Christian Louboutin stores all over the world, the closest for Angelenos is at 650 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, (310) 247-9300. To get a glimpse of his new collections go to http://us.christianlouboutin.com/us_en/shop-online-3/new-arrivals.html.
Watch the video for more on Louboutin shoes, we couldn't locate one on his new nail lacquer.


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Bulldogs Conclude Winchester Classic
The Fresno State men's golf team concluded the 2013 Winchester Classic to finish in ninth place out of 11 teams.
Bulldogs Remain in Top 10 of Winchester Classic
Senior Rufie Fessler led the 'Dogs in round two to remain in the top-10 of the Winchester Classic.
'Dogs Head to Winchester as Defending Champs
As defending champions, the Fresno State men's golf team will compete in the Winchester Classic on April 19-21st in Meadow Vista, Calif.
Bulldogs Swing to Finish in 11th
The Fresno State men's golf team competed in the Western Intercollegiate to finish in a tie for 11th place at 68-over par.
Bulldogs Ready for Western Intercollegiate
The Fresno State men's golf team swings back into stroke play on April 13-14 in Santa Cruz, Calif.
Last updated: August 20th, 2013
2012-13 (Senior): Competed in eight out of 12 tournaments ... recorded a 75.38 scoring average in 21 rounds ... posted a low round 67 at the Western Intercollegiate (67-79-78--224)... best finish was a tie for 17th at the Fresno State Lexus Classic (76-69-69--214) ... selected team's Most Improved Player ... named to the 2013 Spring Academic All-Mountain West team.
2011-12 (Junior): Competed in four tournaments ... averaged 78.92 strokes over 12 rounds ... recorded a low round of 67 at the Fresno State Lexus Classic ... best finish was a tie for 37th at the North Ranch Invitational.
College of the Desert: Played during the 2010-11 season ... coached by Tony Manzoni ... named second-team All-Foothill Conference ... team placed second in state.
Marin Academy: Won BCL Championship his senior year ... named first-team All-BCL all four years ... 3-time team captain.
Personal: Born Oct. 20, 1989 in Miami, Fla. ... parents are Ann and John Partridge ... has three older sisters, Katie, Alison and Amy ... hobbies include mountain biking, fly fishing, scuba diving, video games and hanging out with friends ... made the honor role both semesters at College of the Desert ... favorite athlete is Tim Lincecum because he uses everything he has every time he pitches to blow people away ... biggest athletic thrill was winning the Dana Point Championship in a sudden death playoff ... most admires his dad because he taught him how to pursue passions in life and proved you can be successful if you do that ... chose to attend Fresno State because he likes the team and because Coach Watney is a good coach.
Coach's Comments: He is a huge man who is physically gifted to hit a golf ball with unbelievable grace. When Johnny gets it going, it appears so easy. He shot a 67 in tough, windy conditions last season at the Fresno State Lexus Golf Classic. That shows the kind of potential he has.
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California Native Plants27 Jan 2014 08:11 am
More California Native Plants for Your Garden
This particular popular Ceanothus is a very tall shrub, some would say a tree but some would say that technically its a shrub. Excellent arguments all around!
Native to California
Evergreen shrub
Sun: Full Sun
Water: Low
Size: 20'max.
Light blue flowers, dark green leaves. Fast-growing, completely drought-tolerant. Cold and heat hardy. Do not irrigate.
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Coin Bank, Lindbergh, King Collection
On May 20-21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh literally flew into history when he crossed the Atlantic Ocean in his Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis, thus becoming the first pilot to fly solo and nonstop from New York to Paris. This flight made Lindbergh a household name and catapulted him into fame and celebrity. The objects of popular culture in the National Collection display everything from ashtrays to wristwatches reflect the public adulation for Lindbergh and the powerful commercial response to his celebrity. More than 75 years after the Spirit's historic flight, Lindbergh's name still has the power help sell manufactured goods.
Gift of the Stanley King Family.
Physical Description:
Lindbergh bust that has been painted gold. Lindbergh is wearing a flight jacket, tie, flight goggles and cap. The paint on the tip of his nose has worn away to reveal the metal surface. The bottom of the bank has a metal plate with a slit in the center that has been held in place with two small pins
- Location
- Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
- Hangar
- Boeing Aviation Hangar
- Type
- MEMORABILIA-Popular Culture
- Materials
- Metal
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 9.2 x 7.3 x 16.5cm, 0.5kg (3 5/8 x 2 7/8 x 6 1/2 in., 1 1/8lb.)


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I learned to make mozzarella from Mariah Christenson and her team at Harmons at Bangerter Crossing. The ingredients are simple: mozzarella curds (which you can buy from harmons), sea salt, water and ice.
The prep was done when I arrived: 2 stock pots, 3 utility tubs, a knife, a thermal dispenser to keep the hot water at temperature, perforated baking sheet, food grade paper towels and Playtex rubber gloves–the water is HOT. In one pot, a gallon of water was heated to 100 degrees. In the other, 3 gallons water plus 1 cup sea salt was heated to 180 degrees, creating a brine solution.
I put on the gloves and faced a utlity tub, filled with the curds cut into 1/2" cubes. The 100-degree water had been poured over the curds. I stirred them around with a wooden spoon. Mariah set up an assembly line: the utlity pan with the curds in the hot water, an empty utility pan, the thermal dispenser with the hot water, and another filled with icy slurry.
Working in batches, I took a big glop of warm curds, put them in the empty tub and covered them with hot brine solution.
Then I started kneading, moving the mass of curds back and forth in the tub until they knittd together in a single mass, stretching it until it becomes smooth mass. Sometimes we added more of the brine to raise the temperature back up.
You don't want to over-stretch the curds–that will make the cheese tough.
Finally, I pinched off about 7-12 ounces, and rounded it into ball, squeezing it between my hands so it has a smooth and glossy surface. Then into the icy slurry to cool for at least half an hour. Then repeat until you've used all the curds.
Then eat it.
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Glover Teixeira became famous in Brazil for being the first athlete to win Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, who had defeated Rogerio "Minotouro" Nogueira and Ricardo Arona. In addition, he was a constant figure in Chuck Liddell's training in USA.
Back to Brazil, the fighter trained with guys like Pedro Rizzo, Thales Leites and Vitor Miranda in Rio de Janeiro, and scored two consecutive wins in Bitetti Combat. After winning Leonardo "Chocolate" in the fourth edition of the event, he passed by Joaquim "Mamute" Ferreira last Thursday, in Bitetti Combat 6.
"Ferreira is a great fighter", Glover said after the fight, "He accepted the fight in the last minute, proved to be a very tough guy. So I told him that he won a friend, for accept this fight on short time. The event was very good, everything went well and I had this great victory".
In the last two editions of the event, Glover should have faced Jeff Monson, but the American can not travel to Brazil, because he had to solve problems with American justice. The Brazilian hopes that this confrontation happen one day.
"Let's see, we have a fight scheduled for March, we'll see if he comes. He is also a great fighter, I respect and I hope it works out and this fight happens. I'm training hard and ready for anyone who wants to come".
Glover also said that he intends to return to fight outside of Brazil in 2010.
"I'm regulating my visa, so I hope to resolve this as soon as possible and, God willing, back to fight out of Brazil this year."
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Christie Brinkley and Alexa Ray Bond with Plastic Surgery
Posted Wednesday April 28, 2010 8:43 AM GMT
Looking to give their looks an upgrade, Christie Brinkley and her daughter Alexa Ray Joel both underwent plastic surgery earlier this month.
According to a report, the supermodel and her singer daughter both had work done at Manhattan's Lenox Hill Hospital just hours apart from each other.
The mother-daughter team dropped somewhere in the neighborhood of $60,000 for Brinkley's facelift and Joel's nosejob, both courtesy of Dr. Norman M. Rowe.
And it sounds like both ladies got exactly what they wanted. A source close to the family told press, "Both Alexa and Christie are so happy."
Enjoy the pictures of Christie Brinkley and Alexa Ray at the "Last Play At Shea" (April 25).
Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Willawand is a beanpole of a man, who is a traveling entertainer. He sings and plays his harp in various venues. He was the bard, that was bullied by Lieutenant Marg in Thaymor's Laughing Swan Inn, when Prince Adam and Cringer first arrived in Etheria. Lieutenant Marg used his Laser Baton to destroy Willawand's golden harp, prompting him to call the villain "a miserable wretch". When Barg begins to manhandle Willawand, Prince Adam steps in to defend the helpless man. Willand was also present, when Dylamug and the Horde Troopers were causing chaos in the Devlan Inn.
Trivia (Clawful94): In "She-Ra: Princess Of Power Bible", Willawand is described as a main member of the Great Rebellion. However, they desided not to go with that storyline and just made him a miner character, who appeared in two episodes. Willawand was voiced by Lou Scheimer in the Filmation Cartoons.
POP Filmation Cartoon Appearances:
MOTU Filmation Cartoon Movie Appearances:
ALLEANZA : Etherian Allies
SPECIE : Humanoid
LUOGO DI ORIGINE : Planet Of Etheria
SESSO : Male
ARMI : Golden Harp


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The Trend Lab Nascar Crib Sheet is part of the Nascar Collection, but can be used separately. This colorful crib sheet features a trendy tire dot scatter print in red hot, cornflower blue, sky blue, mango orange, olive and charcoal on a white background. Sheet has 8" deep pockets and elastic around the opening to ensure a secure fit. Fits a standard size crib or toddler mattress (28" x 52").
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mesalamine, Pentasa, Rowasa, Asacol, Asacol HD, Lialda, Canasa, Apriso, Delzicol
Pharmacy Author:
Omudhome Ogbru, PharmD
Omudhome Ogbru, PharmD
Dr. Ogbru received his Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy in 1995. He completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Arizona/University Medical Center in 1996. He was a Professor of Pharmacy Practice and a Regional Clerkship Coordinator for the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy from 1996-99.
Medical and Pharmacy Editor:
Jay W. Marks, MD
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Jay W. Marks, MD, is a board-certified internist and gastroenterologist. He graduated from Yale University School of Medicine and trained in internal medicine and gastroenterology at UCLA/Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
Medical and Pharmacy Editor:
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
Dr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.
GENERIC NAME: mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid)
BRAND NAMES: Pentasa, Rowasa, Asacol, Asacol HD, Lialda, Canasa, Apriso, Delzicol
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Mesalamine is a drug used for treating ulcerative colitis and mild to moderate Crohn's disease. The exact mechanism of mesalamine is not known but is believed to be by reducing inflammation in the colon. Ulcerative colitis and other inflammatory diseases cause excessive production of chemicals, for example, prostaglandins, that produce inflammation in the colon. Prostaglandins are produced by the enzymes, cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase. These enzymes are over-active in individuals with ulcerative colitis. Mesalamine may work by blocking the activity of cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase, thereby, reducing the production of prostaglandins. Reduced production of prostaglandins decreases inflammation in the colon and the symptoms associated with ulcerative colitis. Available forms of mesalamine differ in their route of administration and how often they are administered. Mesalamine was approved by the FDA in December 1987.
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