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Our code is the lingo behind the "why" of how we do church. When we experience God's love, acceptance, approval, a sense of belonging and real transformation there is a tremendous amount of unity around our core values - our Code. These things are a part of our DNA as a church:
We All Scream Green: We understand that church is not about our personal preferences - but about His desires. We believe God has called our Pastors Jeff and Beth Jones to pioneer Valley Family Church and to lead our church. So, we gladly wear the VFC "green jersey" and are unified under the one vision God has given to our Pastors. (Psalm 133)
Life is Short - Church Should Be Fun: We believe Jesus wants His Church to be full of joy. So, this is a place where learning God's Word is a joy and where the Holy Spirit, laughter, love, hope, acceptance and forgiveness abound! (Psalm 100)
We Live By Faith: We know faith pleases God and all things are possible for everyone who believes. Nothing is impossible with God! So, we love being a place where the word of faith is taught and the spirit of faith is caught. (Hebrews 11:6)
Generosity Defines Us: God loves cheerful givers. So, we are known for generosity in our personal giving, in caring for one another, in giving to our community and those in need around the world. (Isaiah 32:8)
We Don't Trash Talk: Words are containers that carry love, faith, acceptance, approval and so much more. We believe the power of life and death is in our tongue. So, we speak words of faith and we say good things about one another, our church and others. (Ephesians 4:29)
This Is Not A Spectator Sport: God wants everyone to have a sense of belonging and importance. He helps us connect with our God-given gifts and divine purpose through the local church. So, we look for a way to get everyone involved in using their gifts in the church as we all help people "get it." (Ephesians 4:11-16)
We Reach Youth - We Honor Age - We Impact Families: Every generation is important and belongs at Valley Family Church. We honor those of age and the wisdom they carry; we recognize God is pouring out His Spirit on young people in these days - our sons and daughters and we know that the nucleus of a healthy civilization are healthy families. So, our church culture is youthful, our ministries are multi-generational and we endeavor to provide ministries to strengthen the whole family. (Acts 2:17-18)
This Is Not Church As Usual: We know that for many people, church is irrelevant. So, we are intentional on being a place where the Holy Spirit has the freedom to reach people with the gospel in creative, innovative, practical and culturally relevant ways. (1 Corinthians 9:19-23)
We Don't Know Everything: We are unapologetically dependent on God. We know that prayer and learning from others in a spirit of humility is foundational to all we do. So, we are dependent upon the Lord, teachable and willing to learn from others. (1 Peter 5:5-6)
The Queen of Sheba Inspires Us: God is not honored when we are sloppy, disorganized, chasing our tail or squandering the resources He's given us. On the contrary, we believe doing church with a spirit of excellence glorifies God and leaves people - especially the lost - breathless and receptive to God and His Word. So, we give God our best and seek excellence in all that we do. (1 Kings 10)
We Are Building A Movement Not a Monument: Eternity is a long time. We take God, His Word, His Church and the Great Commission seriously. So, we are focused on constant change and continual growth and we are always focused on reaching people for Christ and expanding our influence for the gospel. (Acts 12:24)
The Lost Get Saved - The Saved Get Victory - The Victorious Get Trained: When people far from God realize that God loves and forgives them; they want to get saved. When saved people realize that because of Jesus and the power of His Word, God accepts and approves of them they get victory in life. When victorious people have a sense of belonging and see their lives transformed, they want to be trained to help others "get" what they've received. So, we do everything we can to help everyone "get it." (Matthew 28:18-20)


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Homebuilders, REITS and commodities plays are all being looked at through the lens of an imminent rate rise.
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TIJUANA, Mexico Police in northern Mexico say they have arrested 11 men who allegedly kidnapped migrants trying to reach the United States.
Prosecutors in the border state of Baja California say 8 suspects were captured Monday after they opened fire on police during a raid on a house where 17 migrants were held. An investigation led to the arrest of 3 more suspects Tuesday.
The migrants were freed. One police officer is recovering from a non-life-threatening wound suffered in the raid on a house near the city of Tijuana, across the border from San Diego, California.
Prosecutors said Wednesday the suspects confessed to having kidnapped at least 100 migrants and demanding $2,000 apiece for their release.
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How does old friend Jordan Staal look wearing red? (Looks weird to us)
Former 'Canes and current Pens Brandon Sutter and Zach Boychuk watch their old team practice
Eric Staal, brother of Jordan
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Matt Niskanen handed off his crown as Mustache Boy at Wednesday's practice, a title he held for all of February and half of January. After tonight's game he will be allowed to shave. You may already know who the latest victim will be, if not I won't spoil it for you. The video is below...
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The Pens released 2 new commercials that can be seen on a local television near you. For a peek, here are the new commercials set to "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons. Solid music pick. I'm currently obsessed with this song.
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The matchup we've been waiting for is finally here. The Penguins will face old friend and teammate Jordan Staal and the Carolina Hurricanes for the first time this season on Thursday at PNC Arena.
For lack of a better word, it's going to be – well, weird – seeing Staal in red and white as he became an integral part of Penguins history after spending six NHL seasons in black and gold. Staal, now 24, was taken second overall in 2006 by Pittsburgh – the first draft selection by then newly-hired general manager Ray Shero – and broke into the league as an 18-year-old rookie. He went on to become part of the successful three-center model with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, but more importantly he was a key member of the Penguins' 2009 Stanley Cup championship team.
Full report here.
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Center Jordan Staal may wear red now as a member of the Carolina Hurricanes, but he was an integral part of Penguins history. Staal played his first six NHL seasons in Pittsburgh, and was instrumental in helping the team claim two Eastern Conference championships and a Stanley Cup title in 2009.
Staal faces off against his former teammates for the first time Thursday in Carolina. Until then, here's a look back at his best career moments from his days in a Penguins' sweater.
Click here for Staal's best moments.
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Today is the much anticipated first matchup between the Penguins and Hurricanes. Fans have been waiting for this game ever since the NHL Draft in Pittsburgh last June, when the Penguins traded Jordan Staal to Carolina in exchange for center Brandon Sutter, Brian Dumoulin and the eighth-overall pick (Derrick Pouliot).
The Canes have the ice at 10:30 a.m. We'll talk to Staal following. The Pens hit the ice at 11:30 a.m. for their morning skate.
Since I titled my piece on favorite Staal memories "Staal Me Maybe," I've Carly Rae's song stuck in my head (for better or worse). So I may as well start the day off with it and have a little fun. Here is "Call Me Maybe."
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RA Diagnosis Doubles Heart Attack Odds
Oct. 30, 2008 -- Getting a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis doubles the risk of having a heart attack within the next 10 years, according to Swedish researchers presenting their findings this week at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology in San Francisco.
But that disturbing news was tempered by other research finding that medications to lower cholesterol may lower the risk and that all but one commonly used medication to treat RA also appear protective of the heart.
About 1.3 million Americans have RA, an inflammatory type of arthritis marked by pain, swelling, stiffness, and problems in joint motion, according to the American College of Rheumatology. Women are twice as likely as men to be affected.
RA & Heart Attack Risk Study
The increased risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular problems in patients with rheumatoid arthritis has long been known. "What we haven't known before is when in the RA disease process this increased risk is manifest," says Marie Gunnarsson, a doctoral student at Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, who is presenting the study findings.
Her team used the Swedish RA Register to identify 7,954 patients newly diagnosed with RA and matched them with 38,913 people from the general population. They followed both groups for more than 10 years, beginning in 1995, collecting data on heart attacks, death from heart attacks, and other causes.
They computed the average rate at which the heart attacks and deaths happened. From the time of diagnosis to the first 10 years after it, the risk of heart attack and death from heart attacks nearly doubled in the RA group.
At the time of diagnosis, the patients were no more likely to have a heart attack history than the control group, Gunnarsson and her colleagues found. Over the years, experts have questioned whether there are common risk factors for heart attack and rheumatoid arthritis. But Gunnarsson says the new finding supports the idea that the disease itself has something to do with the development of heart problems.
The inflammation that occurs with RA could be driving up the risk, she says. Or there could be other aspects of the disease, as yet unknown, that are driving up the risk, she says.


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Remember Sarbanes-Oxley, that post-Enron piece of legislation that on one hand was supposed to make CEOs honest and accountable and on the other be so cost-prohibitive it would drive companies out fo business? While it may not be working always as planned, it appears companies are adapting to it much better these days, according to a survey by consulting firm Protiviti.
Protiviti's 2010 Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Survey — which includes feedback from more than 400 U.S. executives and professionals across a number of industries — assesses the current state of SOX compliance, related costs and benefits.
For 87 percent of those surveyed SOX compliance offers some benefit beyond simply fulfilling SEC regulations. And executives report, on average, a 50 percent reduction in compliance costs in the fourth year and beyond.
Other findings from Protiviti's SOX survey:
• Nearly 80 percent of all companies surveyed said they automate less than half of their key controls, meaning there's room for more efficiency. However, most said they had minimal plans for more automation.
• More than 70 percent indicated a high dependency on spreadsheets, making it the top inefficiency on SOX compliance efforts.
• Thirty-five percent plan to use continuous monitoring tools or techniques this year as a part of their SOX compliance strategy.
• Close to half of those surveyed do all of their SOX compliance work in-house. Outsourcing of SOX work is typically highest during the initial compliance years.
"Organizations have come a long way in the eight years since SOX was first enacted," said Protiviti executive vice president Bob Hirth. "What was once a compliance 'burden' for many companies, managed in an ad hoc or project manner and at a high cost, has evolved into something broader than its original objective."
One closing thought: Maybe the oil industry would like to apply Section 302 of SOX to its operations?


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Debenhams are a familiar sight on the British high street – with a history going back over two centuries they are one of the oldest brands in UK retail and currently have an employee count of more than twenty thousand people in a range of different Debenhams jobs. Of late the company has seen healthy profits and consistent growth with over a hundred and fifty stores across the country as well as a number of outlets overseas which ensure the steady creation of new Debenhams jobs openings.
The most accessible Debenhams jobs are store positions with a range of different employment roles to consider whether you are new to retail and don't have previous work experience or you're an old hand looking for a more specialised position. Due to Debenhams being a department store there are a variety of different positions available across the store such as personal shopper, wedding gift assistant or food services adviser.
A Debenhams job as a sales adviser is a particularly popular position to apply for as it doesn't require previous experience or specific qualifications and is therefore an attractive entry level employment role. If you can demonstrate an enthusiasm on the sales floor whilst providing superb customer service as part of a tight knit team then this is certainly a Debenhams job worth considering. In the longer term this kind of role can lead to a supervisory position where you'll be responsible for the daily running of one of the stores departments and lays the foundation for a long term career and further promotion prospects.
Whatever kind of job you are interested in applying for, Debenhams is a company which allows you to express you talents and grow your career with training and personal development being a key focus. This ranges from instore 'hands on' training to help you develop your skills, through to store management and head office training programmes which you can take advantage of to maximise your potential and improve your career prospects at Debenhams.
If you're a graduate looking to get your career in retail off to a flying start then a Debenhams job via their graduate scheme might be just the thing for you. This program will allow you to get right into the thick of things either as a store management trainee or if you looking for a corporate career at Debenhams head office.
As with most employment in retail, a job with Debenhams offers you a range of benefits and rewards. These include a decent rate of hourly pay (there are plenty of job positions with annual salaries as well), a colleague discount card, annual bonuses and a generous amount of paid holiday, to name a few. Debenhams has a strong view on corporate responsibility and applies the same principles to its employees – adequately rewarding staff for their dedication and enthusiasm as well as providing them with the support and training to realise their full potential.
If you think a job at Debenhams is for you then the application process is pretty straightforward and can be done entirely online. The official Debenhams jobs website can provide you with full job descriptions for each position as well as providing answers to commonly asked questions about applying and the interview process. You can also search for the latest Debenhams jobs vacancies and filter results by job type, location, hours, etc so you can be sure that you will be able to find the perfect job for you.
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AUGUSTA, Ga.---MCG is moving forward with its expansion plans.
Georgia's General Assembly House Study Committee will meet at the MCG Alumni Center tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
MCG President Dr. Daniel Rahn will also discuss the school expansion efforts in another meeting on Friday.
Groups will also tour other hospitals and some learning venues on MCG's campus.


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Goal-line technology for Champions League final
UEFA have announced that goal-line technology will be used at this season's Champions League final in Milan, while Theodore Theodoridis will take over as acting general secretary.
UEFA have announced that goal-line technology will be used at this season's Champions League final in Milan, while Theodore Theodoridis will take over as acting general secretary.
UEFA's executive committee has passed a decision to use goal-line technology at Euro 2016 this summer and in the Champions League from next season.
UEFA is set to end years of opposition to goal-line technology and have systems in place for Euro 2016 and next season's Champions League and Europa League competitions.
FIFA have announced a two-stage testing programme for goal-line technology as the pressure builds for the introduction of systems to help referees determine whether the ball has crossed the line.
The GAA has confirmed that Hawk-Eye goal-line technology will be tested in Croke Park next month.
Goal-line technology has moved a significant step closer after the International FA Board today agreed to re-examine the issue.
FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke has cancelled a visit to tomorrow's goal-line technology meeting in Wales to deal with the ongoing corruption crisis.
The issue of goal-line technology is on the agenda for the International Football Association Board's (IFAB) October meeting, FIFA President Sepp Blatter has confirmed.
Goal-line technology will not be on the agenda when football's law-makers meet in Wales later this week, contrary to indications by FIFA president Sepp Blatter.
St Pat's manager Pete Mahon calls for goal-line technology following his team's controversial 2-1 loss to Shamrock Rovers in the Airtricity League.
Sepp Blatter has defended FIFA's decision to rule out goal-line technology on the grounds of cost and keeping the game the same throughout all levels of football.
Football's rule-makers have shut the door on goal-line technology and effectively ended any chance of video replays coming into the game.
FIFA has ruled out the use of goal-line technology and will stop tests in this area until further notice. The decision was taken at the AGM of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in Scotland.
Goal-line technology to determine whether a goal has been scored will not be used in football for the foreseeable future, the game's law-makers ruled on Saturday.
The use of technology in deciding goal-line debates will be back on the agenda this weekend when FIFA's executive committee meets to assess trials being carried out at the Club World Cup in Tokyo.
The Football Association admit they are 'very keen to explore' goal-line technology after the failure of officials to award David Healy a late equaliser during Fulham's defeat by Middlesbrough on Saturday.
Premier League chiefs will urge the sport's rule-makers this week to consider using video technology pioneered by Hawk-Eye to end uncertainty over goal-line decisions.
FIFA have ruled out using goal-line technology at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, saying the system needs more testing to prove its reliability.
West Ham United striker Teddy Sheringham has added his weight to the growing calls for goal-line technology to be introduced as soon as possible.
Goal-line technology will be used in next year's World Cup finals if an experiment later this month proves successful, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said today.


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RIM Has A BlackBerry Problem, And a Venezuela Problem
By Kejal Vyas
CARACAS–Research In Motion Ltd. reported a surprise net loss Friday in its fiscal first quarter, and although it disclosed mobile sales at the low end of expectations and a declining subscriber base, it blamed the quarterly loss largely on problems in Venezuela.
The company wrote off about $72 million in telecoms-related service revenue because of Venezuela's currency restrictions, making it the latest big company to be hit by that country's economic and foreign-exchange turmoil. Without that write down, the company said it would have been close to breaking even.
So why is Venezuela giving RIM such a headache? The oil-rich South American country is grappling with a hefty budget deficit, a hard currency liquidity crunch and high inflation in the wake of a government-led spending boom last year. In February, the government devalued the local currency, known as the strong bolivar, by 32%.
It also has in place tough currency controls that make it difficult to repatriate corporate profits. As the government parcels out a very limited amount of dollars to private parties amid the crisis, the restrictions have made it even harder for companies to get cash out.
Consumer products maker Colgate-Palmolive, which generates about 5% of its sales in Venezuela, in February reported a one-time loss of $120 million due to the devaluation. Oilfield services provider Halliburton reported a $30 million foreign currency loss in the first quarter as a result of the devaluation.
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Research In Motion Reports First-Quarter Loss – WSJ
BB 10 Shipments at Low End of Estimates – Digits
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Decatur, GA—Nicholas Wolterstorff will present the 2006 Smyth Lectures, October 10-12, at Columbia Theological, in Decatur, GA. His lectures, on the topic of "Love and Justice", are titled "The Agapist Tradition in Christian Ethics" (October 10), "Agapism's Difficulties with Justice" (October 11), and "Justice-Alert Love" (October 12). The public is invited to attend the lectures, which are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. each day in the Harrington Center Chapel. An influential thinker, Wolterstorff's interests include aesthetics, metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophy of religion. He was professor of philosophical theology at Yale Divinity School from1989 to 2001 and professor of philosophy at Calvin College from 1959 to 1989. He has also been a visiting professor of philosophy at numerous institutions including Free University of Amsterdam and Notre Dame University. In the fall of 1993 Wolterstorff gave the Wilde Lectures at Oxford University, and in the spring of 1995 he gave the Gifford Lectures at St. Andrews University. He has been president of the American Philosophical Association (Central Division), and of the Society of Christian Philosophers. Wolterstorff holds the Ph.D. and M.A. from Harvard University. Columbia Theological Seminary, located in Decatur, Georgia, was established in 1828 and is one of 10 theological institutions of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
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Roger captures third Cinci title!
Roger won his final against Novak Djokovic 6-1, 7-5 today to become just the fourth player in the Open Era history of the tournament in Cincinnati to win the title three times. Our champ has now captured the title in 2009, 2007 and 2005.
Roger showed a brilliant performance today and was never troubled by Djokovic. He had to fight in the second set as his opponent took a 3-0 lead, breaking in the second game. But Roger came back strong in his typical way, breaking back twice. Serving for the match, Roger did not drop a single point to complete the perfect warm-up for the US Open which begins in a week on August 31.
Roger dedicated the title two his twin girls during the prize giving ceremony. It is the first title he has captured as a dad.
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good luck!!!! make your best tennis ever!!
Un gran abrazo y toda la suerte para el Abierto de los Estados Unidos.
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Need help with lightningPosted Thursday, 4 February, 2010 - 23:46 by chandragon in
I started learning the use of OpenGl/OpenTK short time ago so please forgive my clumsiness.
I try to render basic shapes with a basic light effect (I have a sphere and I would like to see it lit on one side and dark on the other depending on the light, and be able to change the light direction and intensity).
I use a little GLSL code I found in a lightning tutorial and vertex/index buffers like in the OpenTK sample "simple GLSL", but I didn't manage to use a normals buffer (I tried to do the same operation as for the vertex buffer, only changing EnableCap.VertexArray to EnableCap.NormalArray but it didn't work).
I changed the GLSL code so that it gets the normal vectors from the vertex position but I don't get a satisfying result:
The light intensity on the sphere's pixels seems to be determined by the distance of this pixel from the center of the screen ... not natural at all.
I didn't find how to change the light direction, only the light intensity with:
GL.Light(LightName.Light0, LightParameter.Ambient or ConstantAttenuation);
If you could show me a sample code of the difficult points it would help me much.
Thank you
No answers ... maybe I didn't formulate very well my question ?
Anyway, I found out how to do.
The fact is that we don't set the light direction as I thought but it's position with GL.Light(LightName.Light0, LightParameter.Position, pos) where pos is a Vector4.
And to solve my normals buffer problem I used the code of the Vbo sample I found on this forum.
I also changed some pieces of the GLSL code and now it works fine !


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Arab States can reap significant benefits from international experience in electoral assistance
Cairo – The UNDP "Community of Practice on Electoral Assistance for the Arab Region," which opened today in Cairo, highlighted two factors of central importance in assisting the conduct of fair and transparent elections in countries which are undergoing major transformations towards democracy: the exchange of experience and coordination between international organizations actively involved in electoral assistance in the region, and understanding mechanisms employed in other countries to guarantee electoral credibility.
The meeting, organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), brought together a large number of election practitioners including representatives of national electoral management bodies and civil society organizations from Egypt, Tunisia, Bahrain, Lebanon, Jordan and the occupied Palestinian territory, and programme officers from 13 UNDP Country Offices in the Arab region. Experts from South Africa, India and Mexico, and representatives of regional and international organizations active in electoral assistance also participated, including the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), Al Kawakibi Democracy Transition Center (Tunisia), and The Center for Parliamentary Studies of Cairo University (Egypt).
"The transformational change brought about by the peoples of the region has emphasized the fundamental importance of free and credible elections and the pivotal role civil society and youth groups will play in forthcoming elections," emphasized Geraldine Fraser Moleketi, Director of the Democratic Governance Group in UNDP's Bureau of Development Policy in her opening remarks. "Within the Electoral Cycle Approach, this underlines the need for effective voter and civic education, especially for those who will be participating in elections for the first time in their lives," she added.
Sessions focused on examining effective modalities of electoral programming in the region within the framework of UNDP's "electoral-cycle approach" to provide assistance which goes beyond voting to include other key areas of the electoral process including: legislative reform; fostering independence and professionalism of electoral management bodies; systems to ensure credibility of elections; women's active participation; and voter and civic education – all key areas where UNDP offers development assistance to national electoral efforts.
In order to identify potential synergies and key opportunities for partnerships, and to explore ways to ensure efficient division of labour, the meeting examined examples of electoral assistance programmes implemented by UNDP alongside other programmes already being implemented in the region by different regional and international organizations. Participants also took stock of examples of south-south, regional and inter-regional cooperation in electoral assistance—particularly from South Africa, India and Mexico-- and explored their relevance to the current transition in Arab countries, as well as UNDP's role in promoting such cooperation.
Mona Hammam, Director of UNDP's Regional Centre in Cairo affirmed that "..through this community of practice, we have tried to offer our national partners from electoral management bodies and civil society the space to learn about best practices and from intra-Arab region exchange of experience, as well as from other relevant South-South experiences, and to promote future peer support and technical cooperation. We hope that such an objective has been achieved."
She continued, "We will incorporate the rich discussions of this meeting in articulating the types of electoral assistance that UNDP can offer expediently to national efforts aimed at conducting efficient, fair and transparent election that honours the sacrifices of the people who so valiantly stood their ground to achieve voice, accountability, inclusiveness and human dignity, of which elections are but one part."
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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Michael Boley is free on bail. The 25-year-old football player was arrested Saturday at his home and charged with battery after his wife accused him of becoming "physical" during an argument.
The arrest of another prominent player is news the Falcons were hoping to avoid. They are already attempting to distance themselves from the Michael Vick era with a new coach, Mike Smith, and new general manager, Thomas Dimitroff.
A club spokesman says, "The Falcons organization is aware of the situation and will have no comment at this time."
Vick is serving a 23-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to federal charges in a dogfighting operation.
Boley set career highs with three sacks, two interceptions, three forced fumbles and seven pass breakups last year. He's expected to participate in the Falcons' mandatory three-day minicamp that starts Saturday.


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There is a lot to see. Monuments and statues, art and architecture, and of course the people.
Because it is so big, one would think that you need to take a step back to take it all in.
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Outstanding Staff Award Recipient Announced
The West Garden at Penn State Lehigh Valley was the setting for the 21st annual Honors Convocation which honors students, faculty, and staff for their achievements. During this event, the 2007 Outstanding Staff Award was presented to Carol Buddock, staff assistant in Continuing Education. This award is presented annually to a staff member who shows exemplary performance at their job and carries out the duties of the job enthusiastically and with integrity and dedication.
"Ms. Buddock is an individual who handles her responsibilities and challenges almost unobtrusively. She consistently goes beyond her daily role to assist students, parents, faculty, and other staff with whatever needs they have. Ms. Buddock answers the needs and concerns of students with the highest regard for their best interest," states Dr. Ann M. Williams, Chancellor of Penn State Lehigh Valley.
A resident of Allentown, Buddock joined the staff of Penn State Lehigh Valley in 1985.


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Egypt Requests Freeze On Mubarak's Assets
Egypt requested a freeze on the foreign assets of ousted president Hosni Mubarak and his family, state television announced on Monday, according to an Associated Press report.
The Egyptian prosecutor general had previously requested the freezing of assets of former government officials and a businessman, four of which were detained last Thursday on money laundering charges. Last week, the anti-money laundering units in France and the U.S. each issued warnings to banks to be on the lookout for suspicious transactions involving Egyptian political or government figures and their families.
This announcement, which calls for the foreign ministry to use diplomatic channels in requesting the freeze around the world, is the first step in the local investigation of Mubarak's family, who are believed to be the heart of the ousted government's corruption. (Al Jazeera English and Reuters also reported on the prosecutor's statement.) The Associated Press quoted Egyptian state media, which reported that Mubarak's legal representative said the former president had submitted to authorities a declaration that he had no assets abroad.
The prosecutor's office has received numerous complaints from Egyptian human-rights activists, politicians and private citizens demanding that the Mubaraks be held to account for perceived abuses.
Switzerland, allegedly one of the main parking spaces for Mubarak family assets, announced on the day of his resignation that it would investigate for and freeze anything it found in his name.
A spokesman for the Swiss Foreign Ministry told the New York Times on Friday that "several dozen million Swiss francs" have been frozen, but he would not specify the exact amount, or whose money it was.
Estimates of the Mubarak family wealth are hard to come by, but in previous reports U.S. officials have pegged it to around $3 billion, making the reported Swiss discovery a pittance on the overall hunt.
Mubarak served as president for 30 years before 18 days of popular protests brought down his government. He is believed to be residing in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh at a family villa.


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'Gossip Girl,' Season 5, Episode 15, 'Crazy, Cupid, Love': TV Recap
Here in the land of covering Gossip Girl, we are not looking forward to Valentine's Day. A day when all our friends post pictures of candy and flowers and isn't their man perfect. Where did everyone pathetically boast before Facebook?
We are not alone in our bitterness. On the Upper East Side, Blair is back in New York, having made Louis miserable on their honeymoon. But now she has a royal watcher accompanying her everywhere. Rufus is planning a sparkly romantic Valentine's for Lily, and Chuck is me, feeling all bitter and sad with each public display of affection. At least he has his doggie.
Serena still loves Dan. Dan still hearts Blair. He tries to woo her with DVDs. Blair plans to get Dan and Serena back together. Nate is still hitting on Lola, the chick from the wedding who may be the real Charlie Rhodes. Georgina says she needs a scandal to end all scandals. She's paying Nate's secretary to be her spy, and the secretary convinces Nate to throw a party – catered by the waiter!
Wait, the episode will end with a party? Wow, the writers are really getting creative here.
The fake Charlie/Ivy drops by Rufus/Lily's to say hello/goodbye. Dan and Serena end up at a restaurant where, shockingly, both their dates don't show up and champagne and dessert is served gratis. They figure out Blair's scheme.
Blair and Serena are bailing on Nate's party. Dan doesn't want to go either. And Chuck is pretending to work. How much should we bet that they will all show up!
Dan is being blackmailed into bringing Serena by Gossip Girl.
Blair says she'll come if Chuck isn't there. Gossip Girl says she'll try to get Blair to schmoochie someone else and break her pre-nup,
therefore her family will owe Monaco everything. Is this to get
Blair back for having her sent to Siberia? I can't remember.
Oh look, it's a party. Fake Charlie Rhodes runs into real Charlie Rhodes. They took an acting class together in Florida. Blair tries to force Serena and Dan to kiss. Gossip Girl tries to force Dan and Blair to kiss. Dan discovers Georgina is Gossip Girl, but then kisses Blair because she wants to know what will make him happy.
Serena catches them kissing. So does Georgina, who videotapes the whole thing. Why does no one just pull the damn phone out of Georgina's hand? It is not that hard, seriously.
Serena is mad. She wants to break up with Blair over Dan. Or she could date someone else. Like, anyone else.
Charlie and Charlie are being besties. OK, this gets all weird.
Nate doesn't realize Lola is the real Charlie Rhodes and he tells her that Ivy's real name is Charlie Rhodes and she has a weird mom in Florida.
Georgina shows Chuck the photo of Dan and Blair kissing. Blair tells Dan she's trapped in the marriage for a year, and she's not going to hurt Serena. Georgina says she's not going to post the picture just yet because Dan will out her as Gossip Girl So she's going to wait until they do very bad things.
Also, just fyi, Georgina so isn't into her husband.
So everyone on GG ends Valentine's Day all alone and sad.
Except for Chuck, who is messing with Dan's book agent, Alexandra.
And fake Charlie Rhodes is up to no good with — Lily's mom?
Next week: Apparently Dan and Blair kiss again and Chuck and Serena are pissed.


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I've been checking out these NFL mocks. Constantly changing, there are more of them on the Internet than there are blades of grass at Augusta National. The people – mostly men – who put them out have no chance. Show me the guy who can get 32 first-rounders right and I'll show you the next pope.
And the first round, of course, is all that matters to the mocksters.
Personally, I care only about the Chargers' draft. I have known very little, because, at this time of year, NFL general managers lie like ballplayers when asked if they've done steroids. I knew San Diego was going to draft James Brooks and Ryan Leaf. Other than those two, no clue.
"You know I'm not a liar," Chargers GM A.J. Smith says. "But, forgive me, it's April. If there's a GM who tells the truth during the month of April, he's making a mistake. April . . . I've always called it Liar's Month. All GMs should be forgiven in April.
"Please, do not judge any GM in April. Lying simply is part of our business in April."
Now that's the truth.
Some GMs, of course, are better at lying than others. I thought Bobby Beathard was a master. The only problem with Bobby was, if he told us who he actually was drafting, we would have laughed and actually believed him. All he had to say was it was somebody from Alcorn A&M.
Smith has coveted players from the tough programs in tough conferences. It's worked. His drafts have, for the most part, been superb.
The Chargers pick 27th in the first round of this one, which runs April 26-27, but as of now, it's the only choice they have on the first day. Smith last year gave up some 2008 first-day stuff to draft safety Eric Weddle, a supplemental choice for corner/safety Paul Oliver and this year's second-rounder to acquire Dolphins receiver Chris Chambers.
Good, good, good. Fine football players are what Smith wants. And he acquires them.
It's highly doubtful, no matter where he drafts – and he could trade down to get more picks – that he will acquire a starter. It will take one of his offseason walking wounded not to return in time for one of Smith's upcoming draftees to make a starting impact.
I went through a few Internet Chargers mock drafts. Hardly all of them. Here's what they think.
Todd McShay of Scouts Inc.: Dan Conner, linebacker, Penn State.
ESPN's Mel Kiper: Gosden Cherilus, offensive tackle, Boston College.
The Sports Xchange: Kentwan Balmer, defensive tackle, North Carolina.
CBS Sports' Pete Prisco: Brandon Flowers, cornerback, Virginia Tech.
Sports Illustrated's Don Banks: Flowers.
NFL.com's Vic Carucci: Flowers.
Walterfootball.com (whatever that is): Anthony Collins, offensive tackle, Kansas.
CBS Sports' Clark Judge: Sam Baker, offensive tackle, USC.
Now I know some of these people – Judge, by far (unfortunately) the best – and they're looking at depth needs here, because they're smart enough to know this is not a Chargers team in great need of a whole lot.
I can only guess – Smith wouldn't tell me the truth in April, anyway – that the Chargers want help at offensive and defensive tackle, cornerback, maybe some backup at middle linebacker and most definitely at running back.
With backup tailback Michael Turner gone, Smith is going to draft a running back, somewhere, probably not that high, but he has to get a No. 2 behind LaDainian Tomlinson. Darren Sproles, while talented, is not equipped to be an every-down back if LT should go down.
Smith does not do a mock draft, which he knows is a waste of time. He does a draft in his head. He knows who the 10 best players are. They're going to go, but he doesn't know where, nor can anyone know where.
A whole lot of teams drafting high go for needs. The Chargers have a pantry pretty full.
"All these mock drafts, they take on a life of their own, and that's fine," Smith says. "It all makes sense – until April, because then, it just doesn't work. Everybody knows who the best players are. They're just going to get the teams wrong. Every team would like to have the top players. They just can't have them."
Smith is one of those GMs who pays attention to what's going on. He loves the draft. He loves the singularity and the mystery of it. This is the month he lives for. This is when you play football poker.
So, he reads the mock drafts.
"I read everything," he says. "I've read everything since I was 10 years old. I like to know what's going on, what the talking heads are saying, or what the experts come up with.
"Right now, I'm open-minded to everything."
He may be lying. Probably is.
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A Review of the BCharmed Network Marketing OpportunityBy Brian and Jeff On April 12, 2013 Under MLM-Programs-B
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|New daily-persistent headache (NDPH)
|Previously used terms
|De novo chronic headache; chronic headache with acute onset
Headache that is daily and unremitting from very soon after onset (within 3 days at most). The pain is typically bilateral, pressing or tightening in quality and of mild to moderate intensity. There may be photophobia, phonophobia or mild nausea.
Diagnostic criteria:
- Headache that, within 3 days of onset1, fulfils criteria B-D
- Headache is present daily, and is unremitting, for >3 months
- At least two of the following pain characteristics:
- bilateral location
- pressing/tightening (non-pulsating) quality
- mild or moderate intensity
- not aggravated by routine physical activity such as walking or climbing
- Both of the following:
- no more than one of photophobia, phonophobia or mild nausea
- neither moderate or severe nausea nor vomiting
- Not attributed to another disorder2
- Headache may be unremitting from the moment of onset or very rapidly build up to continuous and unremitting pain. Such onset or rapid development must be clearly recalled and unambiguously described by the patient. Otherwise code as 2.3 Chronic tension-type headache.
- History and physical and neurological examinations do not suggest any of the disorders listed in groups 5-12 (including 8.2 Medication-overuse headache and its subforms), or history and/or physical and/or neurological examinations do suggest such disorder but it is ruled out by appropriate investigations, or such disorder is present but headache does not occur for the first time in close temporal relation to the disorder.
This second edition of the classification recognises 4.8 New daily-persistent headache as a separate entity from 2.3 Chronic tension-type headache. Although it has many similarities to tension-type headache, NDPH is unique in that headache is daily and unremitting from or almost from the moment of onset, typically in individuals without a prior headache history. A clear recall of such an onset is necessary for the diagnosis of 4.8 New daily-persistent headache.
The headache of NDPH can have associated features suggestive of either migraine or tension-type headache. Secondary headaches such as low CSF volume headache, raised CSF pressure headache, post-traumatic headache and headache attributed to infection (particularly viral) should be ruled out by appropriate investigations.
If there is or has been within the last 2 months medication overuse fulfilling criterion B for any of the subforms of 8.2 Medication-overuse headache, the rule is to code for any pre-existing primary headache plus 8.2.8 Probable medication-overuse headache but not for 4.8 New daily-persistent headache.
NDPH may take either of two subforms: a self-limiting subform which typically resolves without therapy within several months and a refractory subform which is resistant to aggressive treatment programmes. The subcommittee aims to stimulate further clinical characterisation and pathophysiological research of this syndrome, especially studies comparing 4.8 New daily-persistent headache with 2.3 Chronic tension-type headache.


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'Scalpel' Tower To Be Built In The City
Tuesday 15th January 2013
A 38-storey tower has been given the green light to be built in The City.
The Lime Street tower, nicknamed The Scalpel due to its straight-edged design, has been designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox.
At 190m tall - 620ft - it will be taller than the Gherkin and will be the European headquarters for the US insurance company WR Berkley.
City of London said the building was a "major vote of confidence in the City's status as Europe's financial capital".
A new public space at street level would be created, as would a restaurant below ground. Work on site is expected to begin by the end of 2013.
Chairman William R. Berkley said: "We are acting as financier, developer and occupier so these plans represent a real, financial and physical commitment to London. Today's decision moves us a step closer to making our plans a reality."


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Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever: Fact Sheet
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What is Marburg hemorrhagic fever?
Marburg hemorrhagic fever is a rare, severe type of hemorrhagic fever which affects both humans and non-human primates. Caused by a genetically unique zoonotic (that is, animal-borne) RNA virus of the filovirus family, its recognition led to the creation of this virus family. The four species of Ebola virus are the only other known members of the filovirus family.
Marburg virus was first recognized in 1967, when outbreaks of hemorrhagic fever occurred simultaneously in laboratories in Marburg and Frankfurt, Germany and in Belgrade, Yugoslavia (now Serbia). A total of 37 people became ill; they included laboratory workers as well as several medical personnel and family members who had cared for them. The first people infected had been exposed to African green monkeys or their tissues. In Marburg, the monkeys had been imported for research and to prepare polio vaccine.
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Where do cases of Marburg hemorrhagic fever occur?
Recorded cases of the disease are rare, and have appeared in only a few locations. While the 1967 outbreak occurred in Europe, the disease agent had arrived with imported monkeys from Uganda. No other case was recorded until 1975, when a traveler most likely exposed in Zimbabwe became ill in Johannesburg, South Africa - and passed the virus to his travelling companion and a nurse. 1980 saw two other cases, one in Western Kenya not far from the Ugandan source of the monkeys implicated in the 1967 outbreak. This patient's attending physician in Nairobi became the second case. Another human Marburg infection was recognized in 1987 when a young man who had traveled extensively in Kenya, including western Kenya, became ill and later died.
Where is Marburg virus found?
Marburg virus is indigenous to Africa. While the geographic area to which it is native is unknown, this area appears to include at least parts of Uganda and Western Kenya, and perhaps Zimbabwe. As with Ebola virus, the actual animal host for Marburg virus also remains a mystery. Both of the men infected in 1980 in western Kenya had traveled extensively, including making a visit to a cave, in that region. The cave was investigated by placing sentinels animals inside to see if they would become infected, and by taking samples from numerous animals and arthropods trapped during the investigation. The investigation yielded no virus: The sentinel animals remained healthy and no virus isolations from the samples obtained have been reported.
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City Council unanimously approved a rate increase for Recology Monday despite a small percentage of residents who protested it.
The final protest tally at the end of the City Council meeting counted 222 votes, or 1.9 percent of the Recology customers. The number who protested fell way short of a majority, so they will not prevail.
The new garbage rates will be effective Jan. 1. Rates will increase by 1.4 percent. About 44 percent of Pacifica residents are using the smallest garbage container, the 20-gallon can, because so many households are taking advantage of having compostables and recycling separated out, said Ann Ritzma, administrative services director.
The new rates for residential customers are:
20 gallon can -- $23.38
32 gallon can -- $36.63
48 gallon can -- $54.93
64 gallon can -- $73.25
96 gallon can -- $109.88
The rate increase also affects businesses and all other Recology services. Rates will increase by 1.4 percent across the board.
Most of the speakers at the meeting supported Recology in the request for the rate increase, although a few spoke in protest.
Therese Dyer said she wants to see any potential rate increases go on a ballot presented for voters to decide.
"I protest this. The franchise agreement is bad. Compare our rates to that of other cities," Dyer said.
"We come back to you over and over and you are not hearing us," said Ken Miles. "Get a citizen committee together to oversee the operation. See what has been the result of our recycling efforts."
One woman who objected to the rate increase said she was a household of one who wanted an even smaller option than the 20-gallon can. She only fills a small portion of the can every week.
Jim Crow, a resident of Mariner's Point Condominiums asked City Council to correct a problem there. The homeowner's association is being billed as a business, not as residential units, and they can't get recycling and compost bins.
Councilmember Mary Ann Nihart was responsive to the community requests.
"When this contract comes up for renewal, we can ask for some of the things the public has asked for," she said. Nevertheless, about the request to compare Pacifica's rates to those of other communities, she said, "We are comparing apples to oranges."
Councilmember Ginny Jaquith said City Council could not address the issues at Mariner's Point tonight, but directed city staff to take a look at it.
Under its franchise agreement with the city, Recology is entitled to ask for a rate increase when the company finds its cost of operation has increased. An independent auditer, Marva M. Sheehan, CPA, of HFH Consultants, Inc., reviewed Recology's request and determined the request was based on a projected $104,054 revenue shortfall for 2012.
Its operating expenses were calculated at $7,441,850 and its revenue at $7,303,665, That shortfall was the result of a 5.24 percent decline in revenue from last year, an inrease in fuel costs, and a delay in implementing the prior rate increase.
That was balanced against lower labor cost due to fewer routes, a decrease in the cost of leased equipment and a decrease in operating expenses.
Local business owners rallied behind Recology at the City Council meeting.
"We get great service," said Bill Meyerhoff of Seaview Tires and Brakes.
"No one wants to pay more, but everything is getting more expensive. There is not enough of a commercial base here to have a lower rate," said Mary Brown of State Farm Insurance.
Recology manager Chris Porter said when Recology took over from Coastside Scavenger, Recology allowed people to reduce the rate of their garbage service and they are now paying less. In addition, Recology has contributed to the community, she said.
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On Fri, 04 Jan 2008 18:44:46 -0500, Jim
> The sound on my system is muffled I have the volume on my speakers as well
> as the volume om the Volume control all the way up. Can anyone help me out
> with this? thanks in advance.
If you're running kde, run kmix, open the mixer, and try adjusting the pcm
If that works, right click on the kmix icon, select "Select Master Channel",
and select pcm, so that the volume control slider, will adjust the pcm
For gnome, use the gnome-volume-control
Regards, Dave Hodgins
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OSU's International Degree is a unique double-degree undergraduate option for current OSU students. The International Degree, started in 1992, was designed to take the education abroad experience further, through advanced language proficiency, increased cultural awareness and a comprehensive analysis of international reach of academic study. Students enrolled in the International Degree program receive a supplementary degree, titled as a "Bachelor of Arts in International Studies" in their primary major field.


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EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was originally published in the February 2010 issue of Kiplinger's Retirement Report. To subscribe, click here.
Roger Strand, 81, and his wife, Mary, 80, are considering a move to a continuing-care retirement community. The Strands, who live in the Minneapolis suburbs, like the idea that a CCRC would provide social activities and transportation around town. And they take comfort in knowing that they would remain in the same community if one spouse needed to move into a nursing facility.
But a CCRC is an expensive proposition and not without financial risk. The Strands want to make sure that the CCRC they choose is financially stable. They also want to understand what all the costs will be. As they tour communities in Minnesota and several other states, they're asking operators such questions as: Is there an extra charge for moving into assisted living or a nursing facility? Is the entrance fee fully refundable? And, says Roger, a retired manager in the bakery industry, "What happens if your finances take a huge hit? Do they throw you out on the street?"
The Strands are correct to ask probing questions. The bankruptcy of the Baltimore-based Erickson Retirement Communities, a leading developer of CCRCs with 19 communities nationwide, showed that even top-notch operators can end up in financial trouble. (Redwood Capital Investments, based in Hanover, Md., has since acquired most of Erickson's assets.)
Prospective residents need to look beyond the lovely dining facilities and manicured lawns, and understand the potential financial pitfalls. "You're really going to get dazzled by the CCRCs' marketing," says Joseph Wiseman, an elder-law attorney in Davis, Cal. But he warns that potential buyers should remember that this is a financial transaction, which involves upfront entrance fees of $150,000 to $1 million and monthly payments that could run several thousand dollars. "You don't want to spend this kind of money without doing your homework," says Wiseman.
If you're considering a CCRC, be sure to take a tour. Have a meal there, and ask to stay overnight. Ask residents and their families about staffing levels and turnover, any recent fee increases and how the CCRC determines when it's time to move from one level of care to another, says Eric Carlson, a long-term-care specialist at the National Senior Citizens Law Center, in Los Angeles. Also, he says, ask residents: "What surprised you, positively or negatively, about the way the CCRC operates or about the care that is provided?"
Check whether the CCRC is licensed by the state. State laws for CCRCs vary. An accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (www.carf.org; 888-281-6531) is a plus. This organization evaluates CCRCs' business practices and financial performance.
Can the CCRC Deliver on Its Promises?
The two most important documents for assessing the costs and the financial outlook are the contract and the financial report. Make sure your accountant, financial adviser or lawyer reviews both documents. The contract will lay out the fees and costs and what services you will get for your money. The financial statement will provide some clues as to whether the facility can follow through on its promises. "You have to consider worst-case scenarios," says Carlson. "People assume that if they're making a large upfront payment, they're set for life. But in many cases, they may not be."
The contract will address one of the most important questions: What happens to your entrance fee when you move out or die? Many CCRCs will market a 100% refundable deposit, but the fine print may stipulate that a full deposit will depend on whether your unit is sold for its purchase price. "If it's a refundable entrance fee, ask what percentage you would get back, and when," says Susanne Matthiesen, managing director of the accreditation commission. If it takes a long time to find a new tenant, there could be a delay in getting your deposit back.
In some cases, you have no right to any refund. Dennis Sandoval, an elder-law attorney in Riverside, Cal., recalls meeting with an individual several years ago. The person's mother had died one year after moving into a CCRC, and the children thought that her $250,000 entrance fee would return to her estate. "The facility said, 'No, you don't get the money back,' " he says. Sandoval looked at the contract and verified that the mother had agreed not to receive a refund.


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SIKESTON -- A joint investigation between the Drug Enforcement Agency, SEMO Drug Task Force and Sikeston Department of Public Safety netted five arrests on Tuesday.
In an ongoing investigation, investigators from the three agencies observed drug transactions by the five individuals, according to a news release from Sgt. Jim McMillen, public information officer at DPS.
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Ok, so I know we're pretty bad (or should that be good?) at inspiring must-have product lust and I know more than a few of you will be heading to beauty counters to pick up a bottle of Chanel Mimosa or Benefit's June-launching and coraltastic Cha Cha Tint.
Ah sure it makes us all happy, doesn't it?
But, do you actually maintain a list of the stuff you desperately, madly need to own and cross it off as you go? Reveal all in the comments – and if so, tell us what's currently on yours.


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EAST PRAIRIE -- Billy Dale Anderson, 82, died at 11 p.m. April 11, 2005, at Jasper County Hospital in Rensselaer, Ind.
Born Nov. 24, 1922, in Caruthersville, son of the late Goah Winfield and Della Rae Speights Anderson, he had lived in Gary, Ind., Sikeston and Dexter before moving to East Prairie in 1983. While living in Indiana he worked in CTV Steel Mill loading trucks and boxcars. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of the Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witnesses in East Prairie.
On Oct. 26, 1948, in East Prairie, he married Edith Lawrence who preceded him in death on Jan. 10, 2004.
Three sisters, Minnielone Anderson, Cora Ethel Oxford and Doris Anderson, also preceded her in death.
Survivors include: one daughter, Sally Rae Snow of Rensselaer; three sisters, Beatrice Seitz of Union, Frances Matthews of Fort Meade, Fla., and Jesse Dorris of Lilbourn; two brothers, James Winfield Anderson of Jonesboro, Ark., and Cleo Gene Anderson of Overland; and three grandsons and four great-
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall in East Prairie with Joe Hill officiating.
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UK's Leading Supplier and Installer of Frameless Glass Doors
CRN Doors now offers thermally efficient frameless glass doors. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, they are great for installations between rooms or as patio doors. Unique benefits include energy efficiency, lowering the heating bills overall, and customisation to any sized entryway.
Frameless glass doors can be installed in an office or at home. They are bi-folding doors providing aesthetics and ease of use. The space-saving design opens like a curtain. No longer do people have to install bulky frames and worry about awkward opening and closing.
The Benefits of our Frameless Glass Doors
No Bulky Frames: Without a wide frame to get in the way, occupants can look from the inside to the outdoor patio, garden, or scenic view. The slimline frame is as reliable as traditional choices, but is designed to last longer; it is more reliable since fewer moving parts are integrated. Professional installation and durable parts means the door will work properly for years to come.
Many Options: While looking seamless, frameless glass doors come with options such as single glazing. This allows for a clear view and is great for doors used to separate rooms. The doors are 100% retractable, meaning they won't obstruct anything in the open position. As a result, the interior looks better and large gatherings can be more comfortable. Added glazing is available should the homeowner feel it is necessary.
Homes and businesses can also benefit from double glazed doors. The benefits here are added weather protection, suitable for outdoor installations, and longevity for urban or coastal homes. With glass more conductive than metal, frameless glass doors are also thermally efficient. For other products also see our truly slimline bifold doors.


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Guitar International recently re-printed an interview from 2005 with Billie Joe from Gibson.com. In case you missed it, check it out here.
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July 07, 2011
Guitar International recently re-printed an interview from 2005 with Billie Joe from Gibson.com. In case you missed it, check it out here.
July 06, 2011
The Frustrators' guitarist, Terry Linehan, is recovering from a recent hand surgery.
July 05, 2011
On Aug. 6, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will hold its fourth annual Pipeline to a Cure gala at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa in Huntington Beach, a fundraising effort to help find a cure for the debilitating disease that affects 30,000 children and adults in the country.
Fuse Poll: Battle of the Fans. Vote Green Day here!
July 04, 2011
Emily's Army is a teenaged punk band that first made headlines because the drummer, Joey Armstrong, is the son of Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, but they have a lot to offer other than family connections. They play the kind of fast, loud, poppy punk rock that's been making kids go nuts ever since the '70s and they have such a positive message—their debut album is called Buy Don't Be a Dick, and they revel in raising awareness for Cystic Fibrosis research —that you can't help but smile when you hear them. They've been touring up and down the West Coast (their home base is San Francisco), and they spoke to us about the appeal of punk, having fun, and being inspired by comedy
July 04, 2011
Guitar World presents the 100 Greatest Classic Rock Guitar Songs of All Time, complete with stories from the bands that made them. Our ranked listing includes Fifties hits like Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode" and Link Wray's "Rumble," Sixties tracks such as Jimi Hendrix's "Purple Haze" and the Rolling Stones' "Satisfaction," classic rock tunes including Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" and Pink Floyd's Comfortably Numb," and loads of songs from the previous 30 years, like Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train," Van Halen's "Eruption," Guns N' Roses' "Welcome to the Jungle," Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit," and much more.
July 04, 2011
Take Five... American Idiot by Green Day (2004)
An angst-ridden teenager meets a freedom fighter and an apathetic female and they go on a rebellious spree. Spawned by the hit punk album American Idiot, it went on to be adapted for Broadway with the Green Day lead singer and songwriter Billie Joe Armstrong also playing the lead role.
July 03, 2011
Katie McPansy is working on her 6th Green Day collaboration video. Send your submissions now!
July 03, 2011
Billie Joe Armstrong and his American Idiot director Michael Mayer took part in a discussion with producer Jordan Roth at the 92nd Street Y Sept. 19, 2010 The event was part of the venue's "Broadway Talks" series.
July 03, 2011
While this seems like an outrageous statement, statistics do back this claim somewhat. In the July 2, 2011 edition of the Chicago Tribune, reporter Robert Channick takes a close look at the state of Chicago radio. As he points out in "The Volume of Rock on Chicago Radio Is Quieter These Days," conglomerate Merlin Media recently purchased three bundled stations: WKQX (Q101), WLUP (The Loop), and New York's WXRP, all at a greatly reduced price. Rumor has it that the company may turn Q101 into an all-talk format, leaving only three all-rock stations standing: WLUP, WXRT, and WDRV (The Drive). Stations such as the all-oldies WLS may air some rock as part of their format, but are not classified as "rock" by Arbitron Ratings. Only WDRV remains in the top ten ratings; the rest are either talk, news, urban, or pop stations. Channick quotes Chicago radio veteran John Gehron (current consultant for Merlin Media) as saying that rock radio is struggling in several major markets: "It's not the dominant sound that it was in the '60s and '70s, when rock really was the sound of a generation," he explains. Is the state of Chicago rock radio symptomatic of rock in general?


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I haven't been this excited by something in the travel industry in a long time. Ram's Gate Winery, which just opened a few weeks ago in Sonoma, is bound to cause some buzz…It is unlike any other winery I have ever visited in the world.
You don't have to love wine to automatically feel like you are somewhere special… there is plenty to admire in the architecture, design, and food.
One can't help but be drawn into the Ram's Gate experience by the sheer design – contemporary decor in a country setting – a dramatic Calacatta marble slab bar for tasting… cozy furniture for mingling… eclectic and interesting pairings of furnishings in a 22,000 sq foot barn setting.
The massive floor-to-ceiling glass "walls" that open to sweeping vineyard and bay views bring the outdoors very much indoors. Designer Orlando Diaz-Azcuy – brilliant.
The winery is open 10-6PM… but cozy up to the fireplace..
or lounge in the private library… and there is no reason you can't stay all day and hang out with friends. You can even request a picnic lunch to take down to the nearby lake…. but there is a fantastic tasting menu if you stay at the winery.
On the tasting menu, each wine is listed with appropriate foods. I had a private dinner there recently, and got to experience the exquisitely paired food and wine – the 2009 Zinfandel with the dark chocolate olive oil and goat cheese cake with orange zest (and I dislike chocolate with orange) was insane.
Oenophiles, who may be more into the wine than the design and food, take note: the wine offerings are darn good too. There are mainly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir… from single and estate vineyard (Some from Durell Vineyard – I'm a fan.) You can try a flight if you like.
The wines, priced from $25-$75/bottle, will be sold exclusively at the winery and via the winery website and wine membership.
Guests can experience the winery in a multitude of ways, and the staff is there to create tailored experiences for its visitors – drop in for an impromptu tasting, reserve the private wine parlor for a wine and food pairing, or celebrate an occasion over a wine dinner with friends. The open kitchen will offer guests the opportunity to learn about how Ram's Gate wines pair with food, even getting the chance to cook alongside the chef.
Now… Since they host private parties for 6 people to 600, I am looking for an excuse to have a soiree there. Anyone else game? I am SO there. You should be too.
www.ramsgatewinery.com - just 35 minutes from San Francisco.
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Addi Lace Click Interchangeables
"Ask and ye shall receive" is the unofficial Addi motto. First, knitters demanded lace-gauge needles with sharper tips than the original Addi Turbos—and in 2007 Addi responded with the phenomenally popular Addi Turbo Lace needles. Then, we demanded interchangeable circular needles, and Addi introduced the Addi Click Interchangeables. The ink hadn't even dried on the Click packaging before knitters were at it again—this time demanding an interchangeable version of the Addi Turbo Lace needles.
That was in December 2008, and in mid-May, Addi plans to ship the first of its Addi Lace Click Interchangeables. What you see here is a nearly final prototype of the set.
A Case for Clicks
The Addi Lace Click Interchangeables come in a snazzy faux-leather carrying case that's a little bigger than a women's clutch purse. If the original Click case was suitable for your grandmother's silver, this new Click Lace case is more fitting for her purls. Magnetic snaps keep the front and side flaps firmly in place.
Open the front flap and you'll see a suede-lined interior with a small inside pocket into which a black plastic needle sizer and two cables have been tucked along with a little red card introducing you in German and English to the person who packed your set. (Mine was packed by someone named Bielefelelt.) A gold-colored heart-shaped pin pokes through the top of the pocket. You can remove the pin and wear it to attract other Click lovers, or perhaps keep it in your kit as a symbol of your affection for your needles.
When you spot only two connector cords, don't panic. The remaining three are safely tucked inside a zipper pocket that lines the back of the case.
The Needles
Flip over the inside pocket and you'll be presented with the goods: eight sets of little needle tips spanning from US 4 (3.5mm) to US 11 (8mm), all standing perfectly upright like the Rockettes. An elastic band separated by metal clips keeps the needles snug.
Beneath the needles you'll find a short brass tube, also held snug beneath an elastic strap. That is the Click Connector, which allows you to connect two cords and create one über cord.
The Click Mechanism
As with the original Addi Clicks, the Addi Lace Clicks don't use the typical screw mechanism to connect cord and needle. Instead, they use what appears to be a spring-based, push-twist-and-release mechanism that is far more likely to stay put while you knit. There's nothing to come unscrewed, and the join doesn't require a key to tighten.
The join mechanism has a brief learning curve, one or two minutes tops. Be patient, practice a few times, and you'll get the idea.
Speaking of the join, here's how it looks up close. The join is not as smooth as most interchangeables that have a screw mechanism, but the benefit here is that there's nothing to come unscrewed while you work that final crucial row in, say, a 380-stitch lace shawl. Everything stays put.
There is, however, a small "hop" at the lip where the needle joins the cord. Karin Skacel tells me they're working to improve this before the final roll-out, so there's a high likelihood you won't experience it. But if any smaller hop lingers, it's just a matter of guiding your stitches over the join, which most of us do anyway as we pull our knitting from the cord to the needle.The Tip
For many, including myself, the heart of these needles lies in their tips: long, well-tapered, and perfectly pointy without risking puncture wounds. The Click Lace tips are a hint longer than those on the classic Lace needles, giving you a slower taper and even more room to manipulate stitches as you see fit. Lace knitting often involves fiddly things like knitting two or even three stitches together and lifting stitches over one another—tasks at which the Click Lace needles excel.
Needle Length
To accommodate the 16-inch cord, the tips on the Addi Click Lace Interchangeables have been made significantly shorter than those on the standard Addi Lace needles. The above-left photo shows you a pair of traditional Addi Lace needles on top and the Click Lace on the bottom (you can click to enlarge).
Knitters are notoriously particular about their needles, and this fussiness includes tips, materials, and lengths. Where needle length is concerned, we need to be able to grasp the needles comfortably in our hands. Depending on the size of your hands and the way you knit, you'll generally find it more comfortable to knit with certain lengths than others.
From tip to join, the traditional Addi Lace needles are approximately 5 1/8 inches long; the Addi Click Lace needles are an even 4 inches long. That's a touch too short for my personal comfort level, but I suspect (and hope) my knitting would naturally adjust.
If you have a traditional Addi Click set, you can also use those cords on these needles interchangeably. You just won't want to use the new 16" and 20" cords in this kit with any older Addi Click needles because the shorter cord lengths and longer needle lengths won't make for comfortable knitting.
Fortunately, down the road Addi and Skacel will be prividing Addi Click Lace Interchangeable needle tips in the standard, longer lengths. Also, all tips will be available individually as well. This can be particularly useful if you tend to stick within certain needle ranges.
Wait... Lace?
Some lace knitters may cry foul that these are marketed as "lace" and yet the needle sizes only go down to a US 4. While some lace is knit on much finer needles, you'd be surprised how many lace patterns call for a US 4 or larger (remembering of course that lace is knit on larger needles than you'd normally use for a yarn).
Still, these needles get their "lace" designation from their sharp tips and brass finish, both of which are trademarks of the standard Addi Turbo Lace circulars. When you get to smaller sizes, interchangeable needle joins present technical challenges that make it virtually impossible—as of yet, anyway—to produce an even, smooth, reliably strong interchangeable join. The small circumference required makes any possible join simply too fragile.
Meanwhile, however, you're left with a good range of fine to mid-sized needles that should suit most knitting requirements.
The Cost Conundrum
The Addi Click Lace Interchangeables currently retail for $169.95. That alone will stop many knitters in their tracks, especially during an economic downturn. Why do these needles cost so much, when other nickel-plated brass interchangeable needle sets are sold by competitors, such as Knit Picks, for under $90? What I wrote when reviewing the original Addi Clicks still bears repeating, so here goes.
The first difference: Knit Picks is both manufacturer and retailer of its needles. This means the company does not sell its products to your LYS, which needs to mark up the price to cover its cost of doing business. Instead, it sells its products directly to knitters at the manufacturer's price without LYS markup. Skacel does not sell directly to the public—it only sells to local yarn shops and online yarn stores. These stores then add their own markup to cover such costs as rent, heat, electricity, health insurance, living wages and continuing education for employees, etc.—all those invisible but necessary things that create the LYS stage setting we so enjoy. That markup increases what you must pay, but the assumption is that you also benefit from the services offered by that LYS.
And second, the Knit Picks Options needles are manufactured in India. The Addi needles are manufactured in Germany, where working conditions include healthcare, paid vacation, and a 40-hour work week—all of which translate into a higher cost to produce goods. Germany also has extremely high standards for factory safety and environmentally friendly production processes, which add to the tab as well.
Ultimately, what each of us decides will be as unique as our choice in patterns and yarns. For those who aren't fans of the pointy-tipped Addi Lace needles, you may not have any use for an interchangable version. For those on the fence, I'd highly recommend you try a pair of the classic Addi Lace circulars and see how you like the finished brass material and precise tip.
And for those longtime Addi Lace lovers, it may be time to pull out the piggy bank and start saving for your next big treat.
Addi (distributed in U.S. by Skacel Knitting)
Hollow brass with a special finish
Five cords that create 16", 20", 24", 32", and 40" needles
One Click connector
Eight needles: US 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
You can preorder the Addi Lace Clicks from WEBS.


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Todd Helton buys part of car dealership
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Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton is getting in the car business.
Front Range car dealer Mike Peebles tells The Daily Sentinel he teamed with Helton and Silt resident Jimmy Breslin to buy the Columbine Ford dealership in Rifle in western Colorado. The deal took effect Monday.
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