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BELPRE - For the fourth year, residents of the Mid-Ohio Valley are able to purchase a wreath to be placed at the graves of veterans through the Wreaths Across America program.
"We are proud to be part of this wonderful program to honor those who gave so much," said Dana Fouss, manager of the Leavitt Funeral Home in Belpre.
Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization that began placing wreaths on graves at Arlington National Cemetery in 1992 after the Worchester Wreath Co. of Harrington, Maine, had an excess of wreaths near the end of the holiday season, according to the organization. It became a nonprofit in 2007.
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Leavitt Funeral Homes in Parkersburg and Belpre are participating in Wreaths Across America to put wreaths on the graves of veterans. Many of these wreaths were placed on the graves of many Revolutionary War.
The wreaths were so well received by the families of those buried at Arlington National Cemetery and the public, the company quietly continued to provide wreaths each year.
Wreaths Across America expanded to include 230 cemeteries around the world, including all 50 states and the deserts of Iraq, in 2006.
There will be ceremonies for their wreath-laying in more than 750 locations in the United States as well as offshore locations.
Jackie Cassidy with the Belpre facility said Leavitt is encouraging community members to purchase a wreath for $15 to be placed either at a grave of their choosing at home or another cemetery across the country.
Last year Leavitt Funeral Home sponsored more than 100 wreaths in the Mid-Ohio Valley with 15 of them having been placed on the graves of Revolutionary War soldiers and officers in Cedarville Cemetery, Belpre's oldest cemetery.
"We plan to place 25 or more wreaths at the Cedarville Cemetery this year," Cassidy said.
The cemetery, which is along the bank of the Ohio River, has graves that date between 1791 and 1897 and include some of the earliest settlers of the Belpre area, including Rufus Putnam's granddaughter and Capt. William Dana and his wife Mary Bancroft Dana.
While the Rotary will be putting wreaths on 10 graves, there were originally 16 Revolutionary War veterans buried in the cemetery but several were moved throughout the years to keep them from being washed away by flood waters.
The purchase of a wreath goes to help fund veteran and educational outreach programs, according to Wreaths Across America.
This program is all volunteer as far as the cost per wreath, shipping and placing of the wreaths.
Those wanting to be a local sponsor can get wreaths at Leavitt in Parkersburg and Belpre and place it themselves.
For more information, contact Leavitt at 304-422-6459 or (740) 423-6326.

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"Style is something all of us already has, all we need to do is find it." Diane von Furstenberg
There is nothing quite like slipping into a DVF dress, but one can't always wear a designer dress, especially while mountain biking. Instead, one must search like a diamond hunter for the best looking women's apparel and accessories. Few choices are available, and let's face it, we don't want to look like guys when we ride bikes.


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June brings a photography collection by Kris Light, a naturalist and a science outreach educator for the American Museum of Science and Energy. Her interest in nature and photography has her on the lookout for both the beautiful and bizarre.
Fungi are often overlooked and misunderstood. Kris' photos of mushrooms, puffballs, stinkhorns and slime molds show some of the variety of shapes, colors and habitats of these organisms. Fungi are not plants; they do not photosynthesize and cannot make their own food. Most fungi are saprophytes; they decompose decaying plant material such as leaves, twigs and logs.
Fungi are all around us; they grow in many different locations and come in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Not all fungi grow on the ground, some can be found in trees and on dead logs; one of these grows on decaying vegetation in streams. Most of the fungi in the photographs were found in Oak Ridge, two are from Frozen Head State Park, one from the Smokies and one from Florida.
For more of Kris Light's photographs, visit:
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Visit the Oak Ridge Public Library during the month of June to view the photographs that are on display.
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BOSTON -- A transgender inmate who won a court order for taxpayer-funded sex-change surgery has no medical need for further electrolysis treatments, a prisons department psychiatrist testified Monday.
Dr. Robert Diener testified during a hearing in U.S. District Court on Michelle Kosilek's request to have additional hair-removal treatments. Diener, chief psychiatrist for the state Department of Correction, said he evaluated Kosilek in 2010 and again last month and concluded that Kosilek's anxiety level hasn't changed, even though she hasn't had electrolysis treatments since 2008.
"I continue to believe that it's not medically necessary for this patient," said Diener, chief psychiatrist at MHM Services Inc., a company subcontracted by the state Department of Correction to provide mental health services.
Under questioning by Kosilek's lawyer, Diener acknowledged that he had not published any articles or conducted any research on gender-identity disorder, a diagnosis given to Kosilek. Diener also said he was told that the reason prison officials stopped giving Kosilek electrolysis after seven treatments is because it was too expensive.
Kosilek's lawyer, Frances Cohen, said prison officials' refusal to allow Kosilek to have additional treatments is "simply another incident of deliberate indifference" to Kosilek's medical needs.


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As Fuel Economy Gains Stature with Drivers, So Does Diesel
By Mike Ramsey and Christina Rogers
In the race to make cars go farther on a gallon of fuel, diesel is suddenly gaining some ground.
In the past decade, gasoline-electric hybrids such as Toyota Motor Corp.'s Prius and electric cars have gotten a lot of hype and even support from governments. Cars with new, more refined diesel engines, which are cleaner and have been pushed by German auto makers, have had few offerings available, and have sold in small numbers. Today, diesel engines account for about 3% of U.S. vehicle sales.
But diesel is about to get some help. General Motors Co., Chrysler Group LLC and Mazda Motor Corp. are all preparing to offer diesel models in 2013, expanding the choices available to U.S. drivers.
"Acceptance of diesel has continued to improve," said Mike Manley, chief executive of Chrysler's Jeep brand. "To some extent it has been driven by some of the European manufacturers that continue to bring diesels to the U.S. and some of it is because the infrastructure for diesel continues to be developed."
Among the new models coming out this year are diesel-powered versions of Chrysler's Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chevrolet's Cruze sedan—the first GM diesel passenger car market in the U.S. in nearly three decades—and Mazda's Mazda6, the first Japanese branded diesel passenger car in the U.S.
The U.S. government has set a goal to get the U.S. fleet to average 54.5 miles a gallon by 2025, roughly double today's standard, so car companies are scrambling to improve mileage. Some have focused on hybrids and electric vehicles. Diesel engines can get 30% better efficiency than a gasoline engine of the same size, and most auto makers have developed the engines for European customers.
The engines are cleaner today than the dirty, sooty cars that many Americans remember from the early '80s because of exhaust-cleaning devices. But the technology to clean the pollution also contributes to their higher price. On top of that, diesel fuel is more expensive than gasoline in the U.S. in part because it is taxed more heavily.
Diesel has a lot of support among the people who drive them. In Europe, where diesel fuel is priced similar to gasoline, about half of car buyers opt for a diesel over gasoline cars.
In the U.S., Germany's Volkswagen AG dominates sales of diesel engine cars.
About 21% of its vehicle sales in 2012 were diesel-powered, but not all of its vehicles here offer the engine. Among cars that come with diesel or gasoline engines, about 35% of buyers opted for the diesel version. For the Toyota Camry, hybrids make up about 11% of its total sales, with the standard gasoline version accounting for the rest.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- He missed 35 games in May and June, 18 more in July and August, yet he's supposed to be a Giants cornerstone.
He went a full two months without a home run, yet he's their definitive slugger.
In a profession where at least a modicum of fitness is desirable, Pablo Sandoval struggles mightily to control his appetite and, naturally, his weight. With his portly physique and abundant belly, he looks like a beer-league softball player, emphasis on beer.
Pablo clearly is overweight.
Just as clearly, the extra pounds do not impede his bat.
Through 14 postseason games, Sandoval is batting .368 (21 for 57). He has six homers, four doubles and 13 RBIs.
Moreover, after two World Series games, no one has made a more emphatic and enduring impression than the portly third baseman. In seven at-bats, Sandoval has five hits, three of which left the park in Game 1.
"He's swinging it very well and he's been seeing the ball very well, and that was quite a performance by him," manager Bruce Bochy said of Sandoval's epic performance. "We're not known for our power, but it's nice to get three home runs. He's been locked in for a while."
Pablo's line-drive homer to center field off Tigers ace Justin Verlander in the first inning immediately depressurized the moment and set the tone for a Series that has been all Giants, all the time.
His second homer, a soaring drive to left, also off Verlander, left the Tigers slack-jawed and opened the gates of momentum. The Giants and their fans started rushing through and have not stopped.
And Pablo's third homer, another blast to center, off reliever Al Alburquerque, made a mockery of Detroit's scouting report and sent a wave of "swagger" through the San Francisco clubhouse.
And, yet he's still overweight, still the Panda, a character exploited -- and fully commercialized -- by the Giants' hyperactive marketing team even as the baseball operatives soberly counsel Pablo about fitness and conditioning.
He's still the man who struggled through a torturous 2010 season during which he was benched, ostensibly for poor conditioning. He played only one game in the World Series, as a D.H., as Juan Uribe played third base.
"Those are the things that happen in your career, things that God puts in your path to see how you take them," Sandoval said this week. "I learned from them."
After winning the World Series without Sandoval, the Giants that winter paired the Venezuelan with a personal trainer and dietitian. They issued what amounted to a directive -- get in shape, or else -- that threatened Pablo's status as a major leaguer.
Did the Yankees ever consider such treatment for Babe Ruth?
Not to compare Sandoval's accomplishments to that of baseball's first famous slugger, but their body types -- barrel-chested, thick around the waist -- are similar. Ruth was remarkably agile and light on his feet, a superb athlete; so is Sandoval. Babe possessed astounding hand-eye coordination; so does Pablo.
Quite simply, Sandoval, 26, is a naturally stout man who happens to be a phenomenal natural hitter. His hands are lightning-quick, and his bat speed is absurd -- witness the way he turned on a neck-high 95 mph fastball from Verlander.
Pablo's strike zone is whatever he wants it to be. He can chase and hit anything between his eyes and his ankles. He can pull a pitch that would hit him in the thigh, push one that goes eight inches off the outside corner. He takes his bat to the pitch without regard to where it might be going.
When Sandoval's timing is there -- and it's exquisite right now -- there is no more dangerous switch-hitter in baseball.
His injury plagued season -- hamstring strain in July, left hamate bone removed in May, one year after his right one was extracted -- affected his ability to produce. But he's back now, a slugger in full.
Perhaps we can understand the team's reaction in 2010. The Giants, notably Bochy and general manager Brian Sabean, visualized Sandoval's vast potential and openly were concerned he was wasting it.
In retrospect, though, Sandoval's poor season probably had less to do with fitness than with a stressful divorce from his wife, Yoletzade, and the fact they have a daughter, Yoleandy.
If Sandoval overate, it likely was because he was troubled, an emotional wreck.
And his troubles, not his size, almost certainly had a more dramatic effect on his performance.
Although Pablo shed weight and body fat before the 2011 season, much of the excess has come back. Yet his conditioning is improved with the addition of a swimming regimen that strengthens his cardiovascular system and keeps his body fat from rising.
But the liabilities that so often define Sandoval, troubling the Giants and their fans, simply vanish when he's swinging a hot bat.
"He looks very determined to show not just us, but everybody, what a great talent he is," Bochy said.
Pablo's talent is prodigious, his waistline generous, his personality mammoth.
Same as before, whether it was 2009 or 2010 or last week.
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FREMONT -- Investigators increasingly have relied on residents' private security cameras to find and arrest burglars, lowering the city's burglary rate last year by nearly 30 percent.
Fremont police now want to install their own surveillance camera systems, including license plate readers, in about a dozen intersections.
The cameras would be placed near city borderlines because most of Fremont's burglaries are done by out-of-towners, and police want to catch criminals as they drive near the freeway, police spokeswoman Geneva Bosques said.
"Having cameras and license plate readers at city exit points gives us the ability to track vehicles used to transport suspects in and out of the city," she said.
The City Council on June 17 will consider police's request to spend $300,000 on the video surveillance systems. If council members approve them, the city then would put the job up for bid, Fremont police Chief Richard Lucero said.
It's the second time in seven months that police have asked for city funds for surveillance cameras. Last October, council members balked at spending $161,375 in Community Development Block Grant funds because they deemed it inappropriate to spend money intended for low-income housing on surveillance cameras.
In recent years, police have encouraged Fremont homeowners to share private security video with investigators, and that growing informal partnership has helped catch criminals and lower crime, police said.
In 2013, the city's rate for home and commercial burglaries decreased by 27 percent from the previous year, authorities said.
In a six-month period from late 2012 to early 2013, just seven of 46 people convicted of committing burglaries in Fremont lived in the city, police said.
Video recordings will be stored for about a month on a secure server at the Fremont Police Department then purged after 30 days, unless they are used as evidence in a crime, police said.
License plate data will be stored for a year, then thrown away, unless it's being used in a specific criminal investigation.
However, a Fremont resident has concerns that the camera systems reflect a creeping invasion of privacy and might open the door to abuses of power. "You can find out a lot about someone just by checking their license plate records," said Eric Tsai. "It seems like it's ripe for abuse."
Meantime, police leaders say they would make it a priority to address privacy concerns. "It's a minimal intrusion on privacy, but it offers a significant public safety gain," Lucero said. "I think that's an appropriate balance. Anytime we can prevent additional crimes, then it's a good step for us to initiate."
Contact Chris De Benedetti at 510-353-7011. Follow him at Twitter.com/cdebenedetti.
Surveillance camera program's Proposed intersections
1. Westbound Thornton Avenue onto northbound I-880
2. Northbound/southbound Fremont Boulevard onto northbound I-880
3. Southbound Fremont Boulevard onto southbound I-880
4. Westbound Mowry Avenue onto northbound I-880
5. Westbound Decoto Road onto northbound I-880
6. Southbound Ardenwood Boulevard onto westbound Highway 84
7. Westbound Stevenson Boulevard onto northbound I-880
8. Northbound Alvarado Boulevard at Union City border
9. Southbound Mission Boulevard onto northbound I-880
10. Northbound Mission Boulevard onto northbound I-680
11. Eastbound Auto Mall Parkway on northbound/southbound I-880
12. Northbound Mission Boulevard at Mowry Avenue
City leaders are asking the public to give feedback about surveillance cameras and license plate readers at www.fremont.gov/opencityhallcameras.


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Filner scandal guide
A story of harassment, headlocks and holding on
Since July 10, Mayor Bob Filner has been mired in a humiliatingly public sexual harassment scandal. A lot has happened after the initial accusations: Filner has declared his innocence and apologized — twice; numerous women have come forward with accusations of harassment; staff members have quit en masse; and Filner eventually stepped down. What follows is a recap of the scandal.
On July 10, word surfaced that three of Mayor Filner's longtime supporters had called on him to resign. Former City Councilwoman and Filner aide Donna Frye went public the next day in an emotional news conference with allegations from unnamed female staff members about his "reprehensible" behavior. In a second news conference on July 15, Frye described a pattern to his alleged sexual harassment of women. Unleashed on the city were descriptions of the "Filner Dance" and the "Filner Headlock."
Women come forward
On July 22 Irene McCormack Jackson, Filner's former communications director, sued the mayor and the city. Since then several other women have come forward, accusing Filner of patting the behind of his Deputy Campaign Manager, repeatedly trying to kiss a constituent, isolating women to offer sexual innuendos and grope them and giving one a "saliva-filled kiss" after a business meeting. Perhaps the most devastating accusations came from victims of sexual abuse in the military and a great-grandmother.
After Frye's first news conference on July 11, Filner released a video apology but made it clear that he intended to stay in office. Then, after the women's public allegations, Filner held a news conference July 26 in which apologized again, saying, "The behavior I have engaged in over many years is wrong." He also announced that he would begin two weeks of intensive behavior therapy. Despite the apologies, he maintains he is innocent of sexual harassment. And the harassment training? Cut short to one week.
Calls for resignation
The apologies did not temper the demands Filner step down. Leaders of the local Democratic Party and California Sen. Dianne Feinstein demanded he resign. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, above, issued her demand via Twitter.
Attemps for legal removal
LGBT Weekly Publisher Stampp Corbin and land-use consultant Michael Pallamary, above, started a recall effort. They needed to collect 101,597 signatures from registered city voters to trigger a vote. Also, the city could have asked a judge to remove the mayor for unauthorized use of funds. Filner has been under scrutiny for a number of questionable financial moves including an unannounced trip to France, civic donations from developers related to certain projects and his use of a city-issued credit card.
Filner's defense
Filner has hired labor attorney Harvey Berger to head up his defense. On July 30, the City Council refused to have taxpayers cover the mayor's legal bills and the city sued the mayor to recover any damages from the sexual harassment lawsuit. Filner hasn't given up on the legal fees; his lawyer contends the city is liable because he didn't receive sexual harassment training. City Attorney Jan Goldsmith, above, served the role of helping usher Filner out and protecting the city.
Staff changes
Many staffers quit over the turmoil. Filner's Chief of staff Vince Hall resigned July 12. Also out: the woman suing him, McCormack Jackson; Deputy Chief of Staff Allen Jones, Director of Open Government Donna Frye and Filner's staff chief and former congressional aide, Tony Buckles. In are Walt Ekard, above, a well-respected former top county administrator, as interim chief operating officer, and Lee Burdick, a lawyer and former port commissioner, as chief of staff.
A city on hold
Filner went silent after a July 26 apology in which he said he would undergo intensive therapy. The locks were changed at the office of the mayor, but it wasn't clear why. The mayor has released some statements, including an official response to the recall effort (a response that didn't respond to allegations). Meanwhile Chief of Staff Burdick, above, took the heat for Filner.
As the scandal deepened, the national and global media and the its audience began to take notice. CNN, the Daily Beast, the BBC and the Daily Mail are now following the story. Meanwhile, the Colbert Report, the Daily Show, the Tonight Show and others piled on with cheap shots as the mayor's name became a national punch line. Even U-T TV's Front Page show got involved.
Mayor resigns
Mayor Filner announced his resignation Aug. 23 after allegations of repeated sexual misconduct against women crippled his ability to lead and turned him into a subject of ridicule. But the mayor's civil and possibly criminal legal problems remain and on Aug. 26 a long-time city employee filed a new claim. Filner's tenure ended at 5 p.m. on Aug. 30. A special election to replace him has been set for Nov. 19.
Guilty pleas
On Oct. 15, in a surprise court hearing, Filner pleaded guilty to three criminal charges stemming from the harassment allegations: One felony count of false imprisonment by violence, fraud, menace and deceit and two misdemeanor counts of battery. Court documents indicate he is to be placed on three years of probation at a sentencing hearing set for Dec. 9. Filner also must undergo mental health treatment, has agreed never to seek public office again and will lose a portion of his city pension.


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About the Book
"Blood of the Wicked scared me, thrilled me, and made me fall in love with the characters. I want more and I can't wait to see what she writes next!"
—Cherry Adair
Bestselling author Christina Dodd calls Karina Cooper, "A brilliant new voice in paranormal romance." Karina's extraordinary debut novel, Blood of the Wicked, is exhilarating, terrifying, mesmerizing, and hotter than hell. Unfolding in an alternate Earth forever changed by mass catastrophes and ruled by repression, bigotry, and fear, the spellbinding story has sworn enemies joining forces—united by need and irresistible passion—to achieve a frightening goal that almost certainly means death for one of them. A brilliantly imaginative and breathtakingly sensuous tale of witches and witch hunters, Blood of the Wicked immediately rockets Karina Cooper into the elite company of J. R. Ward, Kresley Cole, and Charlaine Harris.
When the world went straight to hell, humanity needed a scapegoat to judge, to blame . . . to burn.
As an independent witch living off the grid, Jessie Leigh has spent her life running, trying to blend in among the faceless drudges in the rebuilt city. She thought she was finally safe, but now she's been found in a New Seattle strip club—by a hard-eyed man on a mission to destroy her kind.
A soldier of the Holy Order, Silas Smith believes in the cause: trawling the fringes of society for the murderous witches who threaten what's left of the world. Forced into a twisting web of half-truths and lies, he has to stay close to the most sensuous and electrifying woman he has ever seen and manipulate her into leading him to the witch he has to kill: her brother. Silas doesn't know that Jessie's his enemy, only that he wants her, needs her, even as he lies to her . . . and must protect her until his final breath.
Educator and Librarian Resources
Critical Praise
4 and 1/2 stars! "An electrifying, very promising start to the new Dark Mission series. Cooper's world has endless possibilities in her alternate universe where witches...are hunted down for their murderous ways. The characters and plot are expertly woven in with action and steamy romance." — RT Book Reviews
"Dark, bloody, and violently descriptive, this steamy romance takes readers on an emotionally wrenching, sometimes gruesome journey into a grimly fascinating futuristic world that will draw readers in and leave them wanting more. Compelling and mesmerizing, this is a stellar start to this new series." — Library Journal
Product Details
- Imprint: Avon
- On Sale: 05/31/2011
- Trimsize: 4.188 in (w) x 6.75 in (h) x 0.96 in (d)
- Pages: 384
- List Price: 7.99 USD
- BISAC1: FICTION / Romance / Paranormal / General


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I've looked around here and I've seen some posts about this but without any conclusion... Is there actually some plugin in development, method, beta, whatever, to try this?
I think I've read that with VLC you could do this, but I had no idea on how to. I think that something that streams TV from our hardware tuners in our computers to our TVs would be awesome and would be the only thing missing from the streaming experience in the PS3.
You may ask "why do you need that?". Well, in my case because my TV is NTSC and my cable is PAL, so it doesn't work in if I directly connect it there. In other cases, some users may not have and embedded tuner in their TV (monitors).
In some way, Nero MediaHome supports this, but is really outdated and is a piece-o-crap tool. I only made it work for like 10 seconds, then it crashed, and never worked again until I format my computer. Then again, works for 10 seconds and BAM, never again.
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Read This Book - Please!
By Anne R. on May 25, 2011
- They explained basics that I sort of knew but probably could not "clearly state" (or not state as clearly as the authors do).
- They framed information from a different perspective, shedding some high-level light on the product.
- They provided details that I wasn't aware of at all!
Before I tell you more, though, let me confess that I know the authors. In fact, the entire curriculum development team has tapped into their expertise when developing training materials.
Nevertheless, even realizing the depth of knowledge that the authors have amassed, I had low expectations. After all, software, SaaS, configurations? Not the stuff that keeps you up at night! But happily, their book is, dare I say, a great read!
First of all, it spans big and small topics, taking you through planning, designing, and maintaining your application. Yes, that could be a little dry, but the language is clear and understandable, made more comprehensible with specific examples peppered throughout. And most importantly, it's chock full of best practices. Articulate, accessible, and relevant to application designers.Here's just a sample of discussions that caught my interest:
- Designing to meet different solutions
- Understanding the embedded processes
- Tinkering with the default objects
- Leveraging the industry objects
- Keeping an eye on the schedules for the Staging and Testing environments
- Using formulas for field validation, default values, and workflows
Chapter 6, "Sample Oracle CRM On Demand Designs," details six different designs, which address solutions ranging from B2B sales to consumer support services to retail banking sales and service to pharmaceutical sales call tracking. The authors graphically represent the process flow for each solution and discuss the necessary object design, access and visibility, analytics, and integration setup.
I love the way the authors describe the core sales, marketing, and service functionality that is embedded in the application. Knowing how the product works will help you match your business needs with those in the product for total leveraging. Do that before you start thinking about customizing anything.
The authors take you through each default object and point out "special purpose fields" and "relational design" for each of those. And then they discuss considerations when customizing those objects. (Yes, I knew about those special purpose fields but hadn't grasped the full significance of tweaking them.)
If you find a gap in functionality between your needs and the product, look at the industry objects, which can be turned on through Oracle customer care. Often, you can repurpose those objects to fill the gap.
Ever wonder what environments are available with your subscription, or how they work? Well, the authors outline each environment and caution you to pay attention to the schedule to preserve any new configurations that you want to move to your production environment.
In the Appendix, the authors list some formulas for field validation, default values, and workflows, such as 1) updating an opportunity's Close Date field with Today's Date when its Sales Stage is Closed/Won or Closed/Lost or 2) when an Opportunity is modified, update its Priority to match that of its associated Account. Great examples to use or adjust for your own business requirements!


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The co-founder of Microsoft, Paul Allen said,
"For me, goals and daily metrics are the key to keeping me focused. If I don't have access to the right stats, every day, it is so easy for me to move on mentally to the next thing. But if I have quick access to key metrics every day, my creativity stays within certain bounds–my ideas all center on how to achieve our goals".
Jim Collins in the book Good to Great found that the most successful companies have laser-like focus on finding what drives resources, what they can be best at, and what their team is most passionate at accomplishing. Discipline in execution and focus on core ideology is found most often in the most successful companies. Constantly measuring execution of these strategies is necessary to reach these goals, but measurements alone will not provide sustained competitive advantage – this is the job of culture.
Jay Barney, from the Fisher Business School at The Ohio State University, who is an expert in strategy, has told us that culture determines sustainable competitive advantage for the organization. Thus, a bridge must be built between strategy and culture to reach sustained success. This is reflected well in the entertaining YouTube video, Culture Eats Strategy for Lunch produced by the Coffman Organization, a consulting firm specializing in creating engaged cultures:


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Microsoft Visual FoxPro 9.0
Visual FoxPro 9.0 provides the tools you need to create and manage high-performance, 32-bit database applications and components. Note that Visual FoxPro 9.0 is the last version and was published in 2007. For a great solution for building modern business applications, take a look at LightSwitch in Visual Studio 2012
Download Visual FoxPro 9.0 SP2
Download Service Pack 2 for Microsoft Visual FoxPro 9.0. SP2 provides the latest updates to Visual FoxPro 9.0 combining various enhancements and stability improvements into one integrated package.
Three Hotfixes for Visual FoxPro 9.0 SP2
Visual FoxPro Samples and Updates
Find code samples and product updates for Visual FoxPro.
Visual FoxPro 9.0 Overview
With its local cursor engine, tight coupling between language and data, and powerful features, Visual FoxPro 9.0 is a great tool for building database solutions of all sizes. Its data-centric, object-oriented language offers developers a robust set of tools for building database applications for the desktop, client-server environments, or the Web. Developers will have the necessary tools to manage datafrom organizing tables of information, running queries, and creating an integrated relational database management system (DBMS) to programming a fully-developed data management application for end users.


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The Shoemaker's Wife (Paperback)
The fateful first meeting of Enza and Ciro takes place amid the haunting majesty of the Italian Alps at the turn of the last century. Still teenagers, they are separated when Ciro is banished from his village and sent to hide in New York's Little Italy, apprenticed to a shoemaker, leaving a bereft Enza behind. But when her own family faces disaster, she, too, is forced to emigrate to America. Though destiny will reunite the star-crossed lovers, it will, just as abruptly, separate them once againsending Ciro off to serve in World War I, while Enza is drawn into the glamorous world of the opera . . . and into the life of the international singing sensation Enrico Caruso. Still, Enza and Ciro have been touched by fateand, ultimately, the power of their love will change their lives forever.
A riveting historical epic of love and family, war and loss, risk and destiny, inspired by the author's own family history, The Shoemaker's Wife is the novel Adriana Trigiani was born to write.
Praise For…
"Within the pages of this novel, Trigiani's 10th, is a gloriously romantic yet sensible world that seamlessly blends practicality and beauty…built around the staggering cultural and social changes the war years swept in…. Trigiani's very best…exquisite writing and a story enriched by the power of abiding love."
-USA Today
"I've always loved reading Trigiani, but [this] is something totally new and completely wonderful: a rich, sweeping epic which tells the story of the women and men who built America dream by dream. If you're meeting her work for the first time, get ready for a lifelong love affair. Splendid."
-Kathryn Stockett, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Help
"The breathtaking… historical novel sparkles in exquisite details and vivid descriptions."
-Huffington Post
"[A] great read….Bella."
"Pure pleasure . . . full-bodied and elegantly written."
-Washington Post Book World
"You'll have trouble putting this novel down."
-Richmond Times-Dispatch
"The novel is a sweeping epic, but at its heart, it's a love story. It speaks to an era of possibilities."
-Providence Journal
"Trigiani's page-turning newest… is a sweeping saga… More than an epic romance, Trigiani's work pays homage to the tribulations of the immigrant experience, and the love that makes the journey and hardships worthwhile."
-Publishers Weekly
"This expansive epic, which seems tailor-made for a miniseries, manages to feel both old-fashioned and thoroughly contemporary…[an] irresistible love story."
"Trigiani's gift for using vivid details to create a strong sense of place and her warm affection for her characters will make this a satisfying read for her many fans."
-Library Journal
…an old-fashioned, romantic tale of two star-tangled lovers...but also a paean to artisanal work, food, friendship and family…Trigiani is a master of palpable and visual detail.
-Washington Post


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Scatterer on a Substrate
Application ID: 14699
A plane TE-polarized electromagnetic wave is incident on a gold nanoparticle on a dielectric substrate. The absorption and scattering cross-sections of the particle are computed for a few different polar and azimuthal angles of incidence. The model first computes a background field from the plane wave incident on the substrate, and then uses that to arrive at the total field with the nanoparticle present.


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Secretary of State Beth Chapman reminds voters to head to
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James Hunter Six performing free tonight at Peace Center
Published: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 11:10 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 11:10 a.m.
Following their high-energy performance Tuesday night at the Gunter Theatre, critically acclaimed British R&B band The James Hunter Six is performing a spontaneous "pop-up" dance party at the Peace Center tonight at no cost to the public. The 7 p.m. concert will be held at the Certus Loft, which is connected to the Peace Center at 101 W. Broad St.
Want to go?
What: The James Hunter Six Pop-Up Dance Party
When: 7 tonight Oct. 16
Where: Certus Loft at the Peace Center of the Performing Arts, 101 W. Broad St., Greenville
Admission: Free
The idea for the free show came about while the band was chatting with Peace Center CEO Megan Riegel following their performance Tuesday evening.
Lead singer and guitarist James Hunter, said, "Once Megan suggested it we thought, 'Why not?' We had just had a really great show and knew we had a break in our schedule so we thought, 'This could be fun'!"
Admission is free and the public is invited. Space is limited so admittance will be first-come, first-served. Beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for sale.
With his last two albums, 2006's Grammy-nominated "People Gonna Talk" and 2008's "The Hard Way," James Hunter delivered a classic yet perpetually modern brand of rhythm and blues that captivated listeners across generations and earned him two Billboard Blues No. 1 hitss, tours with Aretha Franklin, Van Morrison, Etta James, and Willie Nelson, performances on "The Late Show with Jay Leno," "Late Night with David Letterman," and "Conan," and critical raves everywhere from The New York Times to USA Today.
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By Tom Keer
Watching a well-trained gun dog retrieve downed birds is a high point for many hunters. Watching that same gun dog get injured in the field is not. Accidents happen, and hard-charging retrievers find unique ways to get injured. Are you prepared? A canine first aid kit will help you patch up your pal until you can deliver him to the capable hands of a veterinarian.
There are a number of ailments you can handle in the field. You can treat a dog for dehydration, porcupine quills, barbed wire cuts, and scrapes from thorns or briars. In the case of more serious injuries, including muscle tears, broken bones, or hemorrhaging, stabilize your dog until professional help can take over.
For immediate first aid in the field, it's a good idea to have a kit prepared. The equipment in this kit can vary, but these items will allow you to address several possible injuries:
Gauze Pads (3"X3")
Stop bleeding.
Gauze Bandage (2"x5 yds)
Wrapping gauze pads.
Cotton Balls
Swabbing cuts, punctures.
Cotton Swabs
Cleaning deep, mouth or ear wounds.
Hockey/Athletic Tape
Taping bandages and pads.
Self-Adhering Bandage (2"x5 yds)
Keeps hands free before taping.
Styptic Pencil
Stops small bleeding.
Antibiotic Ointment
Prevents infection.
Hydrocortisone Cream
Promotes healing.
Saline solution/eye wash
Washes debris from eyes.
Removes briars/tines, cuts bandages.
Alcohol pads
Quick cleaning.
Hydrogen peroxide
Kills bacteria.
Rubber tourniquet
Stops massive bleeding.
Disinfectant; cleans wounds.
Skunk smell remover*
For a sweet smelling dog.
Rehydration, spray water in mouth.
*Mix equal parts of hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and dish soap. Whip up as needed, rinse dog with fresh water.
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act into law.
First duck stamp, designed by Pulitzer-prize winning editorial cartoonist, Jay N. "Ding" Darling, issued.
Prairie drought peaks.


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When it comes to Toto, being just the newest and most advanced product has never been nor needed to be the primary focus. Toto's ideas start with the people, and discovering what they need and want to help them in their daily lives. The days of things being pretty just for pretty's sake are over. When it comes to Toto you will get it all. A beautiful design, with high quality parts, inside and out, that will last longer than you ever expected. Toto is the worldwide leader in plumbing, and although they are known for their Toilets and unique washlets, Toto carries everything from sinks and faucets, to bathroom accessories and urinals with flushometers. So whether it be a replacement toilet seat, a new bath tub or a whole new, higher efficiency money saving toilet, Toto has what you need, at a reasonable price.
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Featured: Kaulitz Twins II
Smoke and Mirrors 10.Smoke and Mirrors 10. by itsrockersdesigns
Later that day everyone was just at home watching some horror movies, well me and Ashley was making out on the loveseat. I wrapped my arms around his waist and he was kissing me soft and slowly. Andy couldn't help but to stare at us. His hands was going up my shirt. "Seriously if you guys are going to that at least get a room?" Andy teased. We all just laughed.
"I'm going to get a drink you want something Ash?" I asked.
"No I'm good just bring me your lips back." He smiled. "Okay." I blushed.
Then I went into the kitchen to fix me a glass of wine. It was dark in the kitchen and I felt someone wrapped their arms around my neck. "Couldn't wait any longer huh---" I turned around and it was Andy. "Andy um I thought you was Ashley." I blushed getting a little nervous.
"It's OK." he kissed my neck softly. "Um I'm going to go back in with the
Rest of the guys." I said nervously. "Mika wait." Andy laced both hands with mine "What's wrong?" I asked. "Mika every time I look at yo
Forbidden Lovers 13Forbidden Lovers 13 by itsrockersdesigns
A Few minutes later, I was at the bar meeting Andrej. "Hey Mika right?" He smiled. "Yeah. Can I get a Martini please?" I asked him.
"Sure coming right up." He said winking his eye at me. "So did everything work out with you and Bill?" He asked. "I don't know I'm done with men tomorrow is Valentines day and this really isn't working out." I fussed taking a sip of the Martini. I saw Tom walking up towards me. "Hey Can I just get a beer?" He told Andrej. "Sure." He smiled. "What are you doing here?" I Fussed.
"Can I just have a drink with you?" Tom asked. "I'm just about done." I fussed putting the money on the tab. "Come on Mika can we just talk?" Tom asked. "No we can't." I cried. "Sit!" He shouts.
"I've talked to Georg." Tom said. "And What?" I asked over him.
"He said that he never wants to have anything to do with you and--" "I can't hear this Tom." I cried. "Wait." Tom grabbed my arms softly. "He also said that he wants you out of his house." Tom said. "Are you here to try and


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Hey there,
i'm a big fan and using pms daily for all my media! I would love to have a version, thats supporting retina MacBooks! And i think we could do something to the overall interface design. If you'd like to have some visual input, please contact me.
Again, thanks for your awesome work and the simple application.
Feature Suggestion: Retina Support -> upscaling to 2880 x 1800 with 220dpi
to see what i mean:
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Converged Networking: 10GBASE-T Fibre Channel Over Ethernet
The Next Generation of Converged Networking: Fibre Channel over Ethernet Using 10GBASE-T
The City of Pforzheim, Germany, has a forward-looking IT division that has used virtualization to simplify its data center while meeting the growing demands of city operations. Building on that progress, the organization is now looking to better support its virtualized infrastructure by combining the cost-effectiveness and simplicity of converged LAN and storage traffic with the flexibility of 10GBASE-T.
To modernize its data center, Pforzheim has used VMware vSphere* and Cisco hardware, such as Nexus* 5000 Series switches, achieving outstanding results. These virtualization efforts have provided server consolidation that allows for growing application demands to be supported cost-effectively. The city's IT organization has also simplified its environment and realized cost savings by unifying its LAN and storage fabrics using Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). This approach provides dependable, high-performance access to storage, providing robust support for virtualized usage models based on live migration of virtual machines between physical hosts.
Read the full Converged Networking: 10GBASE-T Fibre Channel Over Ethernet Case Study.


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(a) The board may issue a work permit to practice to an applicant who meets the following conditions:
(1) Has graduated from a licensed school approved by the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education or has completed education requirements in another state and meets the licensure provisions of the board;
(2) Is waiting to take the examination;
(3) Has employment in the field in which he or she applied to take the examination and is working under the general supervision of a professional licensee;
(4) Has paid the work permit fee;
(5) Has presented a certificate of health issued by a licensed physician;
(6) Is a citizen of the United States or is eligible for employment in the United States; and
(7) Meets all the other requirements specified by the board.
(b) A work permit expires at the end of the month after issuance following the next examination in the specific field. A work permit may be renewed once.
(c) While in effect, a work permitee is subject to the restrictions and requirements imposed by this article.
Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2015 Regular Session
The WV Code Online is an unofficial copy of the annotated WV Code, provided as a convenience. It has NOT been edited for publication, and is not in any way official or authoritative.


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Dec. 8
25 years ago
Mary Carson of Matamoras will travel to Washington, D.C., to sing "The Star Spangled Banner" at the Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony
$15,000 in diamond watches was stolen from Ford's Jewelers on Putnam Street. The theft occurred while the store was full of Christmas shoppers.
Dec. 9
25 years ago
Ellas Blevins of Parkersburg was charged with stealing a tractor-trailer truck and fleeing from Wood County, W.Va., where he was wanted for attempted murder and kidnapping.
The Marietta Roller Rink, in cooperation with the Marietta Jaycees, is offering a "Toys for Tots" skating special on Saturday Dec. 12. Skaters that donate two new or used toys will receive free admission and a free soda.
100 years ago
Petitions are being passed around Marietta for prohibiting the shipment of liquor from "wet" into the "dry" territory.
Albert Miller, who was indicted last weekend for shooting and attempting to kill his brother, Charles Miller, plead not guilty before Judge D.W. Jones.
Compiled by Amanda Nicholson, Marietta College Special Collections.


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May we address the married male portion of the audience for a moment?
The Browns haven't been able to stop their slide. It hasn't been for a lack of signing guys your wife ever heard of.
And now ... Back to you, general audience.
We'll send along this question after you peruse the list: How many of these guys have any of you ever heard of?
This is the story of Mad Mike, the general manager whose roster moves never quit (although the pace has slowed a bit recently). Here are the players Mr. Lombardi, under the watchful eye Joe the CEO, has signed since the preseason finale. We'll work from the present backward:
• Signed WR Armanti Edwards off the street; he had been cut by Carolina.
• Promoted LB Darius Eubanks from the practice squad, which he signed on to after the Vikings cut him. He played special teams at Cincinnati.
• Rousted OL Reid Fragel from Cincinnati's practice squad, partly (perhaps?) for spy information.
• Claimed DB Jordan Poyer off waivers (Eagles). He played on special teams at Cincinnati.
• Signed WR Charles Johnson off Green Bay's practice squad the week of the Green Bay game, and put him on injured reserve a few days later.
• Claimed RB Fozzy Whittaker off waivers (Chargers). He ran four times for 20 yards at Cincinnati and is a decent talent. Mad Mike should have kept the other guy, though (see below).
• DB Julian Posey was promoted from the practice squad on Oct. 21, then cut, then re-signed to the practice squad Oct. 23.
• Signed Willis McGahee. Granted, everybody knows old Willis.
• Claimed TE Marqeuis Gray off waivers (Saints). He has been in seven games.
• Claimed RB Dennis Johnson off waivers (Texans). He since was cut by the Browns before rejoining them on the practice squad, after which the Texans uprooted him for their active roster on Oct. 28.
• Claimed OL Patrick Lewis off waivers (Packers). He's still on the active roster. He snapped the ball to Johnny Football last year at Texas A&M, and the Browns are worried about losing Alex Mack.
• LB Brandon Magee claimed off waivers (Cowboys). He was cut Oct. 28 and brought back on the practice squad.
• TE Keavon Milton claimed off waivers (Saints). You'd think we'd have written more about a Canton guy; except, Milton is from Canton, Texas. He has appeared ion four games, including the Cincinnati game.
• RB Bobby Rainey claimed off waivers (Ravens). He was cut Oct. 18 and claimed by Tampa Bay. In the Bucs' 41-28 win over Atlanta Sunday, Rainey ran 30 times for 163 yards and two touchdowns and also scored as a receiver.
One can praise Mad Mike and his minions for being perceptive in claiming Rainey in the first place. Cutting him appears to have been a very bad read.
The day Rainey was waived, Tori Gurley and Julian Posey both were promoted from the practice squad to the active roster. Someone had to go.
Meanwhile, none of the above accounts for practice squad comings and goings.
This list has included Jasper Collins, Brian Tyms, Justin Staples, Kip Edwards, Jeremiah Warren, Caylin Hauptmann, Arceto Clark and Terrence Frederick.
All in all, it has been hard to keep up.
Some of the guys on the long list were well known in college, or perhaps well known to you for whatever reason. The list includes an Appalachian State QB who beat Michigan, an ex-Ohio State Buckeye, a former Mount Union Purple Raider, a former Big Ten quarterback and an ex-Ohio U Bobcat..
If you knew every single one of these guys? The prize is a freshly polished Fresh Brownies button.
While we're working on better prizes, we rest assured Mad Mike is working on the bottom of the roster.
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It might be seven years old, but that doesn't mean commenter Cheese Addict can't find a positive racial statement lurking in the back alleys of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. It's never too late to Speak Up on Kotaku.
I've been thinking about racism in the media and racism in games, particularly since I finally started playing Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (I know, slowpoke.gif). Whenever the media tackles racism, it's always about how someone has to have their preconceptions corrected through some humbling experience, or simply using a racist character to demonstrate that it's wrong. There's also ironic (?) usage of racist stereotypes, like the triads' voices in GTA3. (What the hell are they saying anyways?)
Yet after getting to Zero's first mission, I'm starting to think GTA: SA's character interaction is the best example of how lack of racism can be portrayed: characters from vastly different backgrounds can speak to each other without moderating their slang or tone of speech, they understand each other completely, and make no comments whatsoever about each other's vocabulary, background or speech patterns. They just communicate as human beings.
In real life, two people like CJ and Zero wouldn't be able to talk to each other comfortably without all the racial baggage. It's cool to see what it would be like without it all.


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Charlotte Street Hotel's fresh, welcoming interiors cultivate the charm of its surrounding neighborhood. Located just north of lively, hedonistic Soho, the quiet streets around the hotel exude unpretentious sophistication. A sensual Botero sculpture welcomes visitors, luring guests into Kit Kemp's world of modern English style that combines original artwork, bespoke furnishings, and bold-patterned fabrics. The Oscar Restaurant and Bar spills outdoors onto the street during summer months, attracting local media professionals to relax and unwind over British cuisine and cocktails. Business travelers' professional needs are satisfied in a state-of-the-art private screening room, fully equipped with the latest modern conveniences. Such compelling contrasts between postmodern practicality and old-fashioned allure are embodied by the Alexander Hollweg tableau commissioned for the bar and restaurant, which updates Roger Fry's 1916 fresco 'Scenes of Contemporary London Life' with a treasure trove of scenes from today.
Rooms & Suites
Each of the 52 bedrooms and suites at Charlotte Street Hotel in this media-central neighborhood just north of Soho, features a creative spirit worthy of its location. The Superior- and Standard Loft Suites are designed over two luxurious floors with a bedroom upstairs and the drawing room at entry level, making it perfect for entertaining. The ample One Bedroom and Penthouse suites come with oversized bathrooms, his and her basins, large bathtubs, and separate walk-in showers. A bottle of Champagne on arrival and a Miller Harris gift box are just some of the perks that will make your stay at a Charlotte Street Hotel suite even sweeter.
Local Legacy
Once you cross the ornately-molded threshold of this converted warehouse, you'll enter into an enticing world that draws upon the creative legacy of one of the most influential early 20th century associations of English writers, artists, and intellectuals—The Bloomsbury Group that drew its name from the neighborhood Charlotte Street Hotel calls home. Star designer Kit Kemp has reinvented the Bloomsbury aesthetic for the 21st century. Once a pharmacy, the building now teems with light, airy spaces punctuated by period details like wooden paneling, molding, and tall windows that elegantly frame the views across the London rooftops outside.
Quirky English Spaces
A Bloomsbury period painting, a piece of hand-made furniture, or even a dressmakers' doll might be the eye-catching centerpiece of any given guestroom at Charlotte Street Hotel. Sumptuously patterned fabrics dominate the décor, such as those used to cover the tall, padded headboards. Kemp even came up with an exclusive wallpaper print using details taken from an 18th century Hogarth Press woodcut.
Kit Kemp
Together with her partner Tim Kemp, award-winning designer Kit Kemp stands at the helm of nine hotels. This quirky design guru's aesthetic reflects a fresh, modern take on English style. Mixing eras with state-of-the-art technology, the self-taught designer follows no rules but her own, creating a signature style that strikes the perfect balance between classicism and modernity. Kemp's pioneering work earned her the Andrew Martin International Interior Designer of the Year in 2008, and her hotel group Firmdale Hotels received the Queens Award for Enterprise in 2000, 2006 and in 2009.
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Given the current snowpack, wetland conditions are expected to improve this spring. At the time of this report, a major winter storm is adding to that snowpack across southwest areas.
The Killarney Pothole Region, as wellas the majority of the Virden Landscape, have received average to slightly-above average precipitation this winter. The Minnedosa/Shoal Lake Pothole Region has received above-average snowfall, with an increase in accumulations in the northwest corner of this range.
The northern reaches of the Virden Landscape are also reporting above-average accumulations. Temperatures haven't varied far from normal, and forecasts indicate that spring won't arrive early, which should bode well for a quicker late-March runoff to further benefit wetlands. A good snowpack persists throughout the southwest Parkland, and fields remain 100 per cent covered. One slight offset to the favorable snowpack stems from the the less-than- favourable fall soil moisture conditions. This could limit the duration of ephemeral and temporary basins, depending on climatic variables over the next month. A late, quick melt and additional spring precipitation will help secure good spring conditions. Seasonal and semi-permanent basins are experiencing a great snow catch, which will provide good habitat for arriving pairs.
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act into law.
First duck stamp, designed by Pulitzer-prize winning editorial cartoonist, Jay N. "Ding" Darling, issued.
Prairie drought peaks.


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Top Definition
(v) to commit homicide on a woman that you have impregnated. Whereby the unborn child and mother are both killed.
Man, if my baby momma doesn't start being nice to me I'm gonna Scott Peterson that broad.
by Hollandmania July 06, 2005
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?
A guy who's wife disappeared. Later, she mysteriously turns up in the bay exactly where he was at the time of her disappearance. When they find her body, he's picked up near the border of Mexico with survival equipment, a bunch of cash, and Viagra.
Scott Peterson obviously was responsible for his wife's death. Don't be stupid.
by The Truth April 01, 2005
A hateful person that killed his wife and unborn son because she knew he was cheating on her
Scott peterson is a sick man
by Jay December 20, 2004
Narcissist, murderer and sociopath.
That guy seems like a possible Scott Peterson.
by Stella Lafayette December 03, 2004
Yet another thing to yell during Halo 2. When someone gets a double kill they're supposed to yell "Scott Peterson, double kill" because we all know that Scott Peterson killed his wife and unborn child. It can Also be used when betraying 2 team members.
I was crouching around the corner and 2 n00bs ran by... SCOTT PETERSON, DOUBLE KILL!
by Anthony PasaWHA! February 12, 2006
Proof that justice and money are synonymous in this capitalistic society.
Man, I can't kill her, I ain't got O.J. money, I got Scott Peterson money- do it yourself!
by Demetric June 27, 2005
fucking dick who murdered his wife and unborn child because he was secretly a fag
dude 1: did you hear about Scott Peterson?
by puss eater July 26, 2009


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The richly-featured free and open source RSS/Atom reader for the Mac. Keep up to date with all your favorite blogs.
Vienna is a freeware, open source RSS/Atom newsreader for the Mac OS X operating system. It provides features comparable to commercial newsreaders, but both it and the source code are freely available for download.
A summary of some of its features:
- Subscribe to Atom/RSS news feeds and podcasts.
- Simple and intuitive user interface.
- Built-in tabbed browser.
- Smart folders for organising related feed articles.
- Custom article display styles.
- Three separate reading layouts.
- Blogging integration.
- Filter the displayed articles.
- Manual reordering of the subscription list.
- Full AppleScript support.
- Localised into several languages.
Required OS: not specified
Tags: newsreader , feed , feedreader , enclosures , rss , atom
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This new version (18.104.22.1680) has a different look, with a customizable toolbar.
Unfortunately, IMHO, it has not an Aqua-look yet.
But it's still my favorite RSS/Atom reader.
(Yes... I agree. NetNewsWire is great too.)
Love this app. Its at the forefront of my new RSS-obsession.
i'm so happy to have finally found a really awesome solution for rss feeds. as much as safari's rss reader was sort of simplistic it had a few things i liked and vienna is all that and a whole heck of a lot more.
I'd like to add a few words to the previous posts...
Over the last months I've been using Vienna and NewNewsWire Lite.
NetNewsWire Lite has a nicer interface, with a customizable toolbar, and is a little faster.
Vienna, although not so so fast and not so "beautiful", does just the same. And it does something more: it has a built-in browser. You can read the full news without opening an external browser. To have that in NetNewsWire, you have to pay 30 dollars for the full featured version.
Although I prefer the look and speed of NetNewsWire Lite, I use Vienna more often because the built-in browser is a plus.
And let's not forget that Vienna is completely free!
(But that's just my opinion. Everybody else has the right to think any other way.)
Really great software. I had bounced around trying everything until this one. This one really does it all right.
best free newsreader out there for mac os x
I was a hardcore NewsFire user, but due to the developer's arrogance I was forced to seek another RSS reader. I had my eyes on Vienna for a long time, but the newest version introduced Unified layout which is absolutely brilliant. This feature, together with the ability to change styles (CSS templates really) made me a Vienna believer. A big thanks to the devs for bringing to maturity a great open source RSS reader!
This app could potentially be great, but as soon as you start to subscribe quite a few feeds the application becomes slow and unresponsive. As a result I grudgingly went back to newsfire.
i only must say that this great software is very addictive and that is nothing good hehehe congratulations and keep it!
I must say I'm impressed by that free app. I really like the 3 columns view and the way you can navigate through them with the arrow keys. The integrated browser feels snappy and the overall performance is very solid. And as a bonus, just like with Adium, you can customize the style view to your liking. Vienna has now become my RSS reader of choice!
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If you thought bedbugs were only in beds, think again. The little pests were recently discovered on the campus at one college in Seattle, but they weren't snuggled up in the sheets of a student's dorm room.
The bugs were found between the pages of some books.
Just before fall classes started at the University of Washington, librarians made a startling discovery while inspecting returned books.
'They noticed some spotting near the spine, and as they looked closer, they realized there were insects in the book.'
Those insects were bedbugs. Small creepy crawlies capable of massive infestations. Officials collected 45 books of the library's seven million volume collection, and froze them in temperatures around 18 degrees below zero -- killing the bugs in their tracks.
'We also brought in a bed bug sniffing dog shortly thereafter to make sure all our facilities had been cleared.'
Officials at the University say they only have two incidents of bed bugs hitching a ride on books. Experts will say there are many other ways for these bed bugs to travel.
Michael Banfield is in the bedbug business. He says even though these bugs are small, they can travel great distances.
'We talk to professionals throughout North America and throughout the world that are treating bed bugs. What we see in the U.S, that people that are calling professional pest control companies four times more than last year for bed bug control.'
'Be aware. If you get an irritation or any biting on your children go and do an inspection.'


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"Waterhemp is winning," says Kevin Bradley, University of Missouri Extension weed management specialist.Kevin will be speaking on waterhemp weed solutions at the Crop Management Conference, Dec. 18-19 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center.
Bradley has seven best-management practices for control of the glyphosate-resistant weed. He will tell all at the MU Crop Management Conference, Dec. 18-19.
The conference offers 36 one-hour sessions on solving waterhemp and other crop problems. It will be in the Columbia Holiday Inn Executive Center, near Interstate 70.
Herbicide resistance has become a big problem in all counties north of I-70 where heavy applications of glyphosate don't kill it. Bradley estimates that waterhemp costs farmers $80 million per year in added herbicide and spraying costs. That's up from four years ago, when glyphosate controlled the weed. Almost three-fourths of Missouri soybean acreage likely contains the resistant waterhemp, Bradley says.
Other problems are developing. Six counties in southeastern Missouri have glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth, once considered a southern weed. Now Palmer amaranth is found in northern Missouri.
Control recommendations will be taught at the Crop Management Conference. Formerly, the conference was limited to certified crop advisers. Now it welcomes farmers.
A popular session is the "Weed, Insect and Disease Management Update," Bradley says. He'll be joined by MU Extension specialists Wayne Bailey, entomologist, and Laura Sweets, plant pathologist.
Bradley invites specialists from surrounding state land-grant universities to speak. Talks will cover not only growing crops but also soils, economics, weather and forages.
Other topics include drought recovery. Bill Wiebold, MU Extension crop specialist, will cover "Crop Management to Increase Yield Stability."
Jon Hagler, director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture, opens the conference at 8:30 a.m., Dec. 18. The program ends at 4 p.m., Dec. 19.
A $160 fee for the two days includes lunches, breaks and handouts. One-day fee is $105. On Dec. 15 fees increase by $25.
Participants can register online through the MU Conference Office. Go to plantsci.missouri.edu/cmc.
Bradley worried that the fee might stop farmers from attending. One told him that if he didn't learn to grow 10 more bushels of soybeans, he shouldn't attend.
"The topics provide leading edge information on many of the current and emerging issues effecting central Missouri farmers," said Jim Jarman agronomy specialist in Fulton. I always make sure I take time to attend. "Other benefits are the contacts with area farmers, industry representatives and MU specialists," he said.
Source: Kevin Bradley, 573-882-4039 and Jim Jarman, 573-642-0755


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BEAVER CREEK — The Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek today announces its 16th winter season, continuing its tradition of best-in-class entertainment including concerts, Broadway musicals, dance, classical/opera, comedy and family shows.
Among this year's highlights, the Vilar Center will kick things off with a variety of holiday programming, to include classical traditions such as Nebraska Theater Caravan's "A Christmas Carol" and A Christmas Celebration featuring Handel's "Messiah" with the Boulder Philharmonic and Chorus. The venue will also welcome one of songwriting's most successful and honored — Burt Bacharach — as well as Grammy-winning pianist George Winston.
Other big concert names on the series include: U2 Tribute Band Under a Blood Red Sky, Colorado favorite Keller Williams and top-selling jazz instrumentalist Chris Botti. The Vilar Center is also pleased to bring back some of its most highly demanded concerts for repeat performances, including An Acoustic Evening with Keb' Mo', Rick Springfield "Stripped Down," Los Lonely Boys, The Wailers and Boz Scaggs.
"Announcing the series is an exciting time of year for us, and 2013-14 is no exception," said Kris Sabel, executive Director for the Vilar Performing Arts Center. "We have a lot of great shows lined up for this season, from now through early April and in every category of entertainment. We look forward to welcoming familiar faces as well as some new ones this winter up in Beaver Creek."
This season, the Vilar Center welcomes everything from magic to Cirque with Cirque Mechanics in December, followed by Mike Super's Magic and Illusion Show and Andy Gross' "Mindboggling Variety Show." For comedy, the Vilar Center is welcoming include Wanda Sykes, Jim Gaffigan and Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood.
"Ticket cost is a challenge that some of our local fans have mentioned in the past, and we have therefore decided to introduce a new pricing structure this season," Sabel said. "Given the level of performers we book and the fact that we only have a little over 500 seats, it can be difficult to get our prices low, even to break even. However, we're introducing a significantly lower price for a limited number of seats to our higher ticketed shows that will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. It's a way for us to reward our local fans who act quickly and buy their seats early. We hope the community responds positively and takes advantage of this great opportunity."
Beyond concerts, comedy and family, the Vilar Performing Arts Center continues its classical and dance tradition with international opera star Joyce DiDonato and internationally renowned Haifa Symphony Orchestra, direct from Israel. In addition to its more "traditional" dance shows with Alonzo King LINES Ballet and Parsons Dance, the Vilar also brings Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo to its stage this season, an all-male drag ballet company as technically talented as they are hilarious and entertaining.
In addition to the limited number of tickets available at higher priced shows this season, there are several additional shows priced below $50 this season. Details on these and all other performances are on sale now and available online at www.vilar pac.org, by phone at 970-845-TIXS or in person at the Vilar Center Box Office in Beaver Creek.


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After a brief absence last week, the life-size statue of Col. Sanders is back home in front of Old Kentucky Tavern in downtown Eagle.
"I bawled my eyes out Monday when he went missing," said statue owner Monica Mattingly. "If we didn't have the Colonel, we wouldn't have the Old Kentucky Tavern. He was the inspiration for the whole restaurant concept."
Col. Sanders went missing Sept. 17 but Mattingly received a call from Bobby Reis of Wietz Construction on Sept. 19, reporting that he spotted the statue near the carpenter's union building on Chambers Avenue. Reis said that the statue actually gave him quite a start when he saw him outside the building when he was locking up during the evening of Sept. 18.
Eagle Police dusted the statue for fingerprints and found lots of them. "Everyone likes to have a photo taken with the Colonel," said Mattingly. Needless to say, the fingerprints were not very helpful in narrowing down theft suspects.
Col. Sanders is a bit worse for wear after his adventures last week, with some chipped paint and a ding in his fiberglass. However, he is now back outside the Old Kentucky Tavern, sporting a blaze orange vest and a camouflage hat in honor of hunting season.
Welcome home Colonel!
For years now, Mary Boyd of Eagle has organized the community's 4th of July bike parade. That's why it's ironic that someone recently stole her bike.
Boyd reports that her maroon Jamus mountain bike was taken from the Eagle Pool and Ice Rink earlier this month. She would love to get it back, no questions asked.
If anyone knows anything about her bike, call Boyd at 970-390-9455.
On Sunday, Sept. 30, Wild West Day will provide families in the Eagle Valley with a most remarkable opportunity - they can have a whole lot of fun and do a whole lot of good.
Eagle County School District's nine elementary schools are the beneficiaries of this annual hoe-down fund-raiser, held at the 4Eagle Ranch north of Wolcott. This year's fun marks the 22nd anniversary of Wild West Day, a fund-raiser that is the envy of PTAs statewide.
The event inspires the collaboration of this valley's nine elementary schools. Knowing that families and businesses are hit hard and hit often with donation requests, Wild West Day was conceived to give area residents a request respite. By providing local residents with a one-time-catch-all option, Wild West Day has successfully tapped a wellspring of good will. Last year's event tally topped $150,000 - an impressive figure for a one-day celebration. Wild West Day is made possible through the efforts and donations of countless area businesses and residents. Volunteers commit to many hours of work throughout the year and on the day of the event. Businesses graciously donate cash as well as gifts and services used for raffle prizes, the silent auction and bingo.
The school children of the nine elementary schools help with the fund-raising efforts by selling raffle tickets. The drawing for the great raffle prizes is held on the day of the event. You need not be present to win. Year in and year out, Wild West Day provides the largest and most varied silent auction displays. With more than $100,000 worth of merchandise and services available for bid, the silent auction is always a huge crowd-pleaser. Hundreds of dinners, lodging packages, sports activities and services are available.
Entertainment is a key part of the Wild West Day fun. There is live stage entertainment, craft booths, carnival games and wagon rides. There's also ranch cooking for lunch and a bake sale. A 3-mile run or 1-mile kids fun run/family trot is new this year. Races begin at 9:30 a.m.
For more information, visit www.wildwestday.org.
• Don't forget An Evening with Sandra Dallas is planned tonight, Sept. 26, at the Brush Creek Pavilion. The Colorado author will be speaking at a fund-raiser for the Eagle County Historical Society. For more information, contact Kathy Heicher at 970-328-7104.
• Eagle River Cleanup marks its 18th year this Saturday, Sept. 29. An estimated 500 will show up to clean the valley's important river corridors during the popular countywide event organized by the Eagle River Watershed Council, presented by Vail Resorts Echo, sponsored by many local businesses and supported by volunteers from Red Cliff to Dotsero to East Vail. Teams will begin work at 9 a.m. and clean nearly 78 miles of river. Following the cleanup, volunteers and their families are invited to Broken Arrow at Arrowhead from noon to 2 p.m. for a lively barbecue hosted by Beaver Creek Mountain Dining, served by the Arrowhead Alpine Club, with music from The Turntable Review, beer from Crazy Mountain Brewing Co., and gifts for the entire family. Call the ERWC office at 970-827-5406 or email email@example.com to volunteer.
Gypsum's Oktoberfest on Sept. 29 is dedicated to simple, authentic fun.
Gypsum Oktoberfest is at Lundgren Theater Park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. this year. Admission is free. Beer is $5 a cup and food is $8 a plate, which includes a bratwurst, bun, sauerkraut and German potato salad. Glass beer stein mugs will also be available along with last years mugs, which will be sold at a discounted rate.
A 5K fun run/walk starts at 10 a.m. Registration is $29 before Sept. 26 and $39 after that. Like last year, the entry fee includes a T-shirt and a beer. Registration can be made at the Gypsum Recreation Center or at the event.
There will also be games and contests throughout the day, with prizes awarded for such categories as "best dressed" (in dirndls and lederhosen), stein holding, yodeling, beer drinking, alpenhorn and more.
"There won't be any kids activities," said Oktoberfest Coordinator Anna Englehart. "Though children are welcome, it is an adult event."
Eagle's Bonfire Brewing is providing its specially made Gyptoberfest beer again this year.
"There will also be a light beer option and maybe an option for red or white wine as well," Englehart said.
The Swiss Austrian Connection Band will provide music from noon to 6 p.m. The band includes Rosie Bürki and her husband and features several talented musicians from the area who have Bavarian roots.
Providing food at Gypsum's event is O.W.'s Heritage Sausage company. The Gypsum business recently opened a storefront as Strecker's Market and Cafe on 925 Green Way. The business uses German sausage recipes that were passed down from the owner's grandfather. They don't make veal brats, however, so those will be special ordered from Continental Sausage in Denver.
European pastries, strudels, pretzels and more will also be provided by Swiss-born valley resident Erika Ammann and the Alpenrose in Vail.
Author Linda Weaver Clarke will host a Family Legacy Workshop Saturday, Oct. 6, at 1 p.m. at the Eagle Public Library.
During the two-hour workshop, Clarke will help participants turn their family histories into stories, and make ancestors come alive on paper. She will also discuss some of the most important elements of writing, including setup, characters, plot and the significance of conflict and emotion.
"This is the 'read between the dates' part of family history," says Jaci Spuhler, the Local History and Archives Librarian for the Eagle Valley Library District. "You know birth and death dates but it's the stories that come between those dates that make our ancestors memorable. Linda is just the person to help put all of this together."
Some of Linda Weaver Clarke's fiction work is available for checkout at the Eagle Public Library. She is the author of eleven fiction novels; five historical romances and four are mystery adventures. Clarke has also written two non-fiction e-books, including "Writing Your Family Legacy," published in 2011.
The Family Legacy Workshop is free but registration is necessary due to limited space. To register, call Jaci at the Eagle Public Library, 970-328-8800.