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The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) provides financial incentives to encourage the use of electronic health records (EHR). The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented an incentive program for eligible health care professionals, eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals to adopt, implement or demonstrate meaningful use of certified EHR technology. Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is currently able to receive electronic submissions for all four public health-related objectives (Cancer Reporting, Electronic Laboratory Reporting (ELR), Immunizations, and Syndromic Surveillance) and is actively working with hospitals and health care professionals to assist them in meeting these objectives.
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All eligible hospitals and eligible professionals intending to work on any of the public health objectives must register with VDH each attestation year in order to receive acknowledgments for Meaningful Use, including those already submitting Meaningful Use data to VDH.
Eligible Hospitals (EH), including critical access hospitals
- Submission of Immunization Registry Data – Stage 1 (applicable 2011-2015 only) and Stage 2
- Submission of Syndromic Surveillance Data – Stage 1 (applicable 2011-2015 only) and Stage 2
- Submission of Reportable Laboratory Results – Stage 1 (applicable 2011-2015 only) and Stage 2
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VDH is also the lead agency in development of ConnectVirginia, the statewide Health Information Exchange (HIE). ConnectVirginia provides services that allow healthcare providers to send and receive health information electronically and offers a convenient way to transmit Meaningful Use messages to VDH.
CMS Electronic Health Record Incentive Program
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) provides detailed information on the Electronic Health Record Incentive Program requirements, as well as helpful answers to frequently asked questions, on their web page at http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms/.
Both Medicare and Medicaid offer financial incentives to providers and hospitals that implement or enhance EHR systems and meet criteria to demonstrate their meaningful use. Specific requirements and timeframes are provided in the regulations. Implementation and effective use of Certified EHR technology is a step toward reforming the health care system and improving health care quality, efficiency, and patient safety.
Virginia Medicaid Provider Incentive Program
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One in four Americans will have an alcohol or drug problem at some point in their lives. Almost a quarter of a trillion dollars of the nation's yearly healthcare costs are attributable to substance abuse and addiction.
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Pudong, in east Shanghai, was an undeveloped countryside just 15 years ago. In 1998, Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai opened its River Wing as the first and pioneering luxury hotel in the Lujiazui district of Pudong. Today, Lujiazui is eight times the size of London's new financial district. Committed to providing guests with the best facilities and services as Best in Class, Pudong Shanghai, East Shangri-La embarked on a renewal mission of the River Wing in January 2008.
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Bugged by Cicada Swarm? Don't Be
They're Loud and Leave a Mess of Carcasses, but the Insects of East Coast's Brood II Just Want to Find Love
In a few weeks, stretches of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic will become littered with big, noisy, red-eyed bugs emerging from the earth in unison like soldiers from an underground army.
There's no cause for alarm, though. These largely harmless insects, known as periodical cicadas, or magicicadas, are looking for love, not war.
"It's amazing to watch a cicada eclosion, which is when they emerge from the shell, because it's en masse," said Elias Bonaros, a cardiologist and self-described bug enthusiast who lives in Bayside, N.Y. "It's like a biblical plague that you can witness."
Although perhaps best known for their caterwaul choruses and the carcasses they leave behind, magicicadas generate a lot of curiosity because of their cyclical emergences. An emergence is when a throng of periodical cicadas rises from the ground as soon as the soil reaches about 64 degrees Fahrenheit. The groups of magicicadas, known as broods, surface only once every 13 or 17 years depending on the species.
Here Come the Bugs
This year marks the return of Brood II, known among some scientists as the East Coast Brood, which is concentrated between Connecticut and Northern Virginia. Operating on a 17-year cycle, Brood II last made an appearance in 1996, and before that in 1979.
Once Brood II arrives, the bugs get right down to business: mating. The males are known for their loud mating songs that sound like hissing chirps. Unlike crickets, which repeat just one call, a male magicicada must sing multiple songs in a specific sequence. Only then will he have a shot at attracting a female. If she is interested, she'll respond by flicking her wings, and the two conjugate.
Shortly after the female has laid eggs, she will die, then the male will. Six to eight weeks later, the eggs hatch and the nymphs will burrow into the ground, not to be seen for 17 more years.
"It's an exciting phenomenon," said John Cooley, a research scientist at the University of Connecticut who has been studying magicicadas since the early 1990s. "In Darwin's 'Theory of Evolution,' he argues that it is the exceptions that are the most fascinating to us because they reveal the most interesting elements of life. Periodical cicadas are in every way the exception."
Because periodical broods tend to emerge in the same locations each time, scientists can fairly accurately predict which areas will get hit the hardest.
"I don't mean to sound like a wizard or fortune teller, but Staten Island should strap in," said Mr. Cooley, who expects them to arrive in New York City around May 20. His logic is simple: That borough was overrun by Brood II in 1996.
That means it is likely to be a busy year for Ed Johnson, director of science at the Staten Island Museum, which, with about 35,000 specimens, said it boasts the largest cicada collection in North America.
From Earlier
In 1996, Mr. Johnson fielded dozens of phone calls every day from people infuriated by magicicadas damaging their plants, screeching through the night and, eventually, blanketing their yard with dead carcasses.
"People would hold their phones to their yard and say, 'Listen to this! I can't take it anymore!' " he recalls. "And we'd just laugh and say, 'Well, they're going to die soon so you'll just have to wait.' "
And while the cicadas are largely harmless, some residents take issue with plant damage that can occur when the females slice into thin tree branches to safely lay dozens of eggs at a time. This can potentially weaken the tree.
"If you're really worried about it, a little netting will do the trick," Mr. Johnson advises.
This year, Mr. Johnson and his colleagues are helping Mr. Cooley with a long-term mapping project that plots the locations and concentrations of Brood II. As part of the museum's spring programming, employees will lead guided walks to teach people how to identify magicicadas and their songs. The hope is that the more people there are who can contribute cicada sightings, the more data they will collect.
The lingering question: Why does the process take 17 years?
"Man, I wish I knew," Mr. Cooley said. "The fact is, we're still working on good, testable hypotheses. We still have a lot of studying to do."
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Healthy Foods for the Whole Family
Now you have healthy food choices in your house. How do you get your family to eat them? Kids can be picky eaters. And they may resist new tastes. But your whole family can learn to eat healthy foods together.
Getting Kids to Try New Foods
Kids may not want to eat foods that are new to them. That's normal. But forcing kids to eat can lead to fighting. It also makes parents and kids feel bad about food. How can you encourage your child to try new tastes?
Kids often say "I don't like it!" without even trying a food. To help your child get used to new foods, serve only a very small amount. Ask your child to at least taste it. Don't force him or her to eat it. But do eat the new food yourself.
It may take a long time for your child to feel OK with a new food. You might have to serve a new food ten or more times before your child accepts it. Don't give up. Over time, the food will be more familiar to your child.
Don't overwhelm your child with too many new things at once. Try only one new food at a time until your child becomes comfortable with it.
One Meal for the Whole Family
The whole family should be offered the food you make for each meal. You don't have to give in to a picky eater's demands. You're not a short-order cook, so don't make different foods for each person.
Serve the new food to each family member. If your child doesn't want to eat it, that's OK. Put your child's portion of food in the fridge for when he or she is hungry later.
Your child might not be ready to eat a new food. So also serve at least one healthy food that your child is familiar with as part of each meal.
Don't Reward Kids for Healthy Eating
Have you ever offered your child dessert for trying a new vegetable at dinner? This can make kids think that a sweet food is better than a healthy one. Don't bribe your child to try new foods. Instead, ask your child to taste the new food, and keep serving it until it becomes familiar.
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To celebrate the last week of American Heart Month, Molina Healthcare, a local company in North Charleston, hosted a free heart health event with kids from Family Connection of South Carolina on Thursday, February 27. Approximately 25 children learned how to make healthy snacks and stay heart healthy. As part of the company's charitable giving efforts, Molina Healthcare executives also presented a $5,000 check to the organization to support its programs that serve families in the local community. "Although Molina has been around for 30 years, Molina Healthcare is the new kid on the block in managed care in South Carolina," said, Jackie Richards, executive director of Family Connection of South Carolina. "It is nice to know that they are committed to investing in our S.C. families who have children with special healthcare needs. We are very grateful for their support."
According to the American Heart Association, in 2010 heart disease was the second leading cause of death in South Carolina. Although heart disease isn't common in children, the road to heart disease begins when people are young. Eating healthy and moderate exercise are some easy steps that anyone can take to help prevent heart disease.
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MARTINSBURG — The messages were simple, but very different for Martinsburg coach Wes Hall and Sherando coach Kevin Reed....
It also doesn't hurt that at the end of the 3rd quater Martinsburg had a total of 3 team fouls for the whole game and sherando had 13 fouls. The total after 4 quarters was sherando 16 fouls Martinsburg 5 fouls. In a nine point game that is the difference. The warriors went to the foul line once in the whole game. This was one of the worse refereed games I have ever seen. Then there is the no calls. At one point when they finally called a foul on Martinsburg the whole sherando crowd cheered. Who do you complain to? Does anyone know?
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Alice E. Henry, 58, of Atkinson, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at her home. A memorial service celebrating her life was held Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Atkinson Chapel of Vandemore Funeral Home and Cremation Services Ltd. Per her request, cremation rites have been accorded. A visitation was held a half hour prior to services at the funeral home. Memorials may be left to the Alice Henry Memorial Fund.
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GERRARDSTOWN - Alexis Dutko loves to teach - and it shows, especially when she's talking about her fourth-grade students at Mountain Ridge Intermediate School.
A Martinsburg native and first-year teacher, Dutko knows she could earn more teaching in a neighboring state but isn't willing to do that - at least not yet.
But at some point, she may have to go elsewhere to help support a family, especially if West Virginia teacher salaries remain some of the lowest in the nation, Dutko said, adding that she's already juggling living expenses as well as student loan payments.
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Veteran teacher and Berkeley County Education Association President Wendy Bird leads some of her fourth-graders in a discussion about West Virginia history — including, from left, Keirsten Dayley, Emma Price, Caitlyn Burkhart, back, Nickolas Knicely, back, Dorothi Cunningham, Ethan Nobles and Ian Purdy —after they performed a special musical selection for WVEA President Dale Lee, right.
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Berkeley County Education Association President Wendy Bird, who also teaches at Mountain Ridge, said she and other educators like Dutko have now joined forces to try and make a difference in the state's salary scale for teachers.
It's being driven by the West Virginia Education Association, which Monday launched its "Competitive Pay Campaign" - a proactive response to the state's ranking 48th in the country - approximately $45,000 annually - when it comes to average teacher salaries.
At that time, another local educator - Leslie Boyd, who teaches at Shepherdstown Elementary - joined the press conference via telephone with two other teachers from Greenbrier and Mercer counties.
WVEA President Dale Lee, who visited Berkeley County yesterday and will be in Jefferson County today as part of the campaign kickoff, said data shows only Mississippi and South Dakota now pay teachers less than West Virginia.
At the same time, frustration levels and retirement numbers are increasing because of the demands being made on classroom teachers, Lee said during an interview at Mountain Ridge Intermediate School.
The situation has grown increasingly alarming in counties that border other states - such as the three Eastern Panhandle counties - because salaries there are so much higher and the gap continues to grow, he said. Lee said it's also making it more difficult to recruit teachers, leading to a potential teacher shortage in some areas.
All of the states bordering West Virginia pay teachers more, Lee said.
For example, Maryland's average teacher salary is $64,313, followed by Pennsylvania at $62,569. The national average is $55,431, he said.
Lee said this salary problem was addressed more than a decade ago, but interest in the issue has since evaporated in many chambers.
"West Virginia paid little attention to teacher salaries during the 1980s, and by 1990 we were ranked 49th in the nation in average teacher salaries. Because of a commitment from the legislature and Governor Caperton after the teachers' strike in 1990, West Virginia made a multi-year commitment to improve teacher salaries to a competitive level," he said.
It worked, he stressed, noting that the state's rank improved to 30th nationally in 1992-'93, but dropped to 38th in 2003 and now is at 48th just a decade later.
Since this is a priority for his membership, outreach and educational efforts are now underway to reach state officials, legislators and citizens about the need to increase teacher salaries, Lee said.
He said WVEA members are being asked to work at the grassroots by contacting elected officials, writing letters to local newspapers, using social media to reach others, lobbying in Charleston during the upcoming legislative session and attending local rallies.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has already been approached about the campaign and is aware of the salary campaign, Lee said.
While the group doesn't yet have a specific dollar amount in mind for a raise, Lee said it will be costly - every $1,000 increase in salary will cost the state about $26.4 million - but beneficial on several levels.
"Let's face it, there is also an economic concern here, because companies with good jobs want to go where their employees' children can get a good education," he said.
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NASHVILLE, TN. – Cheekwood will soon welcome Patrick Larkin as its Senior Vice President of Gardens and Facilities, during what is on track to be one of the busiest seasons in the Nashville institution's 53 -year history. Larkin will relocate to the Southeast from Southern California where he served as Executive Director of Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden.
Larkin was selected, in part, for his exceptional accomplishments during his eight-year tenure with Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden. While there, he oversaw a growth in public programs and improved the garden's displays, as well as championed the importance of native plants. He also started an innovative and collaborative program that expanded the garden's plant production facilities and created new opportunities for public engagement, all while offering occupational training to U.S. military Veterans. Larkin's leadership and vision were a driving force behind the organization's three-fold increase in non-endowment revenue and membership.
"Welcoming Patrick Larkin as the Senior Vice President of Gardens and Facilities at Cheekwood is an important step for us," said Jane MacLeod, President and CEO of Cheekwood. "His diverse education and credentials, extensive executive leadership experience and proven community focus truly align with our needs and mission. This is both a strategic step and a milestone in our vision for growth as we continue to earn national recognition as one of the finest examples of the American Country Place Era Estate."
Larkin began his career in public horticulture as a horticulturist at the Smithsonian Institution Enid A. Haupt Garden, where he honed his ornamental garden skills—including design, installation and collections management—raising the display quality of this nationally recognized showpiece garden.
He then served as Director of Horticulture and Operations at the American Horticultural Society's headquarters, George Washington's River Farm. Later, Larkin held positions as Executive Director of Green Bay Botanical Garden in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and as Chief Executive Officer at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada, California.
"Being selected for this important leadership role at Cheekwood is truly an honor," Larkin stated. "I'm excited to apply my experience and passion for public horticulture to the incredible momentum that Cheekwood has built in recent years. Together, with the staff and volunteers, we'll continue to elevate Cheekwood's reputation as both a regional treasure and a national attraction. My family and I are eager to arrive and make our home in the great city of Nashville."
Larkin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in horticulture from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and a Master of Science degree in public horticulture administration from the Longwood Graduate Program of the University of Delaware. He and his wife and their four children will settle in Nashville this summer. Larkin will officially begin his work at Cheekwood on August 19.


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An animated Cartoon Porno that includes Full Metal Jacket, SimGirl, Dragonball Z, some episodes of Pokemon, Noriega (NORE), Trojan and many others. All Hengos are made by Japan and are also called Japanomation or Animation. Topics for Hengos often included traditional American Porno topics (pizza, cable guy, doctor, cheerleaders) along with rapes, fighting animals and other disturbing topics. Some are amature made and can be found in short clips while others are 30 minutes long and run in about 20 episodes made by rich japanese movie studios. Very popular among perverts, Wapanese, Counter Strike Players, and some nerds, dorks, and geeks.
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LOCKPORT – A new election night reporting system was put into effect by the Niagara County Board of Elections on Tuesday, along with a new website design.
It was supposed to provide faster and more accurate returns, but instead, the new system produced the slowest returns seen in the county since its election system entered the computer age 25 years ago.
Niagara County – normally one of the fastest-reporting counties in the region – posted no returns at all until almost 11 p.m. Tuesday, and the board count wasn't completed until nearly 1 a.m., irking candidates and the media alike.
Democratic Election Commissioner Nancy L. Smith said the county ordered the new equipment in February from Dominion Voting Systems, the company that produced the electronic ballot scanners now used at every polling place.
"We hoped to have a trial run in one of our primaries," Smith said. But the equipment wasn't delivered until shortly before the Sept. 13 primary, so the county decided to give the old system one last run and let the new format make its debut on the night of the presidential election.
"It was the first time this car was taken out of the garage and given a real ride," said Larry L. Helwig, the county's information technology director. "Dominion had a very rigid training schedule. … We couldn't get everyone trained in time for the primary."
There were tests before the general election, and all went well, Smith said. But under real-world election night conditions, the system crashed.
Smith said the system the county had been using to post returns on its website involved several steps, with the possibility of human error creeping in at each one.
Under the old method, election inspectors, who tend to be senior citizens who have just completed a 16-hour day, were instructed to print out the result tape from the ballot scanner – until a couple of years ago, they read the numbers off the back of the old lever machines – and wrote down the results on a form called a "press report."
The results then were phoned in to the data center operated by NTS, the county's election technology contractor, and a clerk entered the numbers read over the phone into the system.
It was not unheard of for numbers to be transposed, skipped or otherwise entered erroneously. On at least one occasion, the wrong candidate was crowned the winner of a race, only to have the result corrected the next day.
Smith said the new method was intended to avoid such troubles.
The new process was to begin with one of the election inspectors at the site removing the memory card from the ballot scanner after the polls closed. The card was to be placed in a leather envelope and taken by the inspector to the town or city hall to be given to the municipal clerk.
The county had installed a memory card reader at each clerk's office and programmed an existing town or city computer to support it. The clerk was to insert a memory card into the reader and watch for a green bar on the screen that showed the card had been read.
The electronic transmission was to go to a private county website via FTP, or file transfer protocol. A Board of Elections worker, using a "verify and publish" function, would confirm that the transmission had been received and click to post the number on the public website.
"Our process of getting to the clerks worked fine," Smith said. But the clerks found that they couldn't get the private website to accept the card readers' output.
"We went to every town and city [before the election] and made sure the connection was good," Smith said.
But those tests were done one municipality at a time. On Election Night, with 12 towns and three cities trying to transmit results simultaneously, the website crashed.
"The FTP site set up for us was not set up to handle the immediate volume," Smith said.
"In the heat of the moment, there were some issues, and we couldn't unravel it," Helwig said.
"We did our backup plan. When we knew it wasn't working, and the clerks were frustrated, we had all the cards brought here and entered into the system," Smith said.
The time needed to put that plan into operation and have each town or city drive the memory cards to the election office in Lockport caused further delay, meaning that at a time when Niagara County returns were usually complete, they were just starting to appear online.
The new website did not contain settings for precinct-by-precinct results, as the old one did. Smith said that setting is likely to be added next year.
"This was our trial. In anything new, there's going to be glitches," Smith said.
"We've got to do another stress test when everyone is signing on at the same time," Helwig said. "I guarantee it'll work right the next time."
In another unusual election situation, dozens of people jammed the counter area at the Board of Elections late in the afternoon of Election Day, while others milled around outside.
State Supreme Court Justice Richard C. Kloch Sr. issued 80 court orders allowing voters not on the registration polls to cast ballots.
The voters had been dropped from the rolls because they hadn't voted recently or had moved without re-registering.
Smith said Niagara County Judge Matthew J. Murphy III and Family Court Judge John F. Batt issued about 30 similar orders in the week before the election.
Election inspectors are told to offer affidavit ballots to voters who aren't on the rolls. That allows the Board of Elections – or, in close races, the candidates – to argue later about whether the vote should be counted.
But a court order means the voter can vote on the machine, no questions asked.
However, voters had to drive to Lockport and appear at the election office to obtain the judge's order, then drive back to their polling place and vote on the machine.
Smith said Kloch granted every voter's request for an order.
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The most profilic flopper in the history of all sports. His ability to flop is only surpassed by his inability to jump. He also has the sweatiest and hairiest armpits known to man. Shaquille Oneal's arch nemesis. To pull a "Vlade" means to intentionally fall down after even the lightest of contact. A.K.A. The King of Flop, Floppy Divac, Sir Flops Alot, The Serbian Flop Monster
The crowd erupts after Vlade Divac drew the charge once again after being touched by Shaq's shoelace.
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he is the man that gets things done right!
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The King of Flop. So called center who falls to the ground with very little contact to draw a foul.
Vlade's defender sneezed on the other end of the court, and Vlade fell down causing the offical to call a foul.
by Luigi July 20, 2004
Vlade Divac is a center for the Lakers. He is a Serbian King. He doesn't flop.
Vlade Divac- great player
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Vlade tries to get a whistle with that flop. Shaq slams it down.
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What mobile devices are compatible with the smart thermometer?
You can connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, with iOS 6.0 or later, to the smart thermometer. Android devices are not currently compatible, but an update is planned for early 2014.
Can I connect multiple devices to my smart thermometer?
Yes. Once you set up the thermometer on one device, hit the reset button on the back of the thermometer and go through the setup process with the next device. The smart thermometer will still remember the first device and will add on the second.
Can the thermometer be used right out of the box?
No, before you set your thermometer up on your home's Wi-Fi network or use it for the first time, you need to let it charge for at least three hours.
How do I connect the smart thermometer in direct mode without using Wi-Fi?
1. To connect without in direct mode, first turn the thermometer on by holding down and then releasing the on/off button on the back of the thermometer base. There will be a slight delay before it turns on. Check that your thermometer is charged. If it's not, plug it in before you continue with the setup.
2. Open the smart thermometer app on your iDevice (iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch). Follow Step 1 in the app.
3. In Step 2 of the app, when asked for a network name and password, enter: Network: direct Password: connect (these fields are case-sensitive!) After you enter this, select "Done."
4. A screen asking you if you want to continue in direct mode will appear. After you select "Accept" and proceed with direct mode, you will skip over the login step, which means you will not be able to access your cooking history or store notes in the app.
5. To leave direct mode and switch to Wi-Fi mode, reset the thermometer by using the end of the probe to press the reset button on the back of the thermometer.
6. When you come back to the smart thermometer app, make sure you are connected directly to the thermometer, not to your home's Wi-Fi network.
Does the thermometer use batteries?
The smart thermometer has an internal battery that requires charging.
Does the base have to be plugged in when I'm using the thermometer?
The base does not have to be plugged into a power outlet when you're cooking if it has been charged.
How much does the thermometer need to be charged for me to use it?
The base must be at least 20% charged to be operated without being plugged into a power outlet. For longer cooking times, it's a good idea to fully charge the base before beginning to cook.
How long can I cook with the thermometer before I have to charge it?
On average, a full charge lasts for about 6 hours of active use.
My thermometer is on but the screen is dark—why can't I see the numbers?
If your thermometer is not plugged into a power outlet, it will go into power save mode, even if you're in a cooking cycle. Simply tap the base's touch screen to wake it up. To continuously display the readout, simply plug the thermometer into a power outlet.
What does the flashing probe light on the base's screen mean?
It means that you need to check your probe cord's connection with the base station—your cord may have become detached.
How do I change from Fahrenheit to Celsius temperature readings?
Simply press the button marked C/F on the back of the base station.
How will I know that my food is done if I'm not using the app?
If you've input a target temperature into the base station, the smart thermometer will beep three times when you're within 10° of your target temperature. Once you reach the target temperature, the base station will continually sound longer beeps until you tap the cancel button on the base's touch screen. Tap the cancel button once to turn the beeping off and start the resting timer. Tap the cancel button twice to turn off the beeping, cancel the resting timer and end the cooking cycle. If you forget to remove your food from the oven and your food's internal temperature continues to rise 10° over the target temperature, a single, extra-loud tone will sound as a reminder.
How do I clean the thermometer base?
Just wipe it clean with a damp cloth and dry immediately. Do not submerge it or place it in the dishwasher.
Does the probe have to stay in the food the whole time it cooks?
For best results and accurate time remaining estimates, the probe should be left in the food during the whole cooking process.
Where do I place the probe in the food?
When you select a preset food and allow the app to assign the target finish temperature, the app will also provide illustrations and instructions for whatever cut of meat you're cooking. Just tap the probe icon on the top left of the app screen, select your cut of meat and the app will instruct you where to place the probe. Note: If you choose to forgo the preset food options and manually set your own finish temperature, probe placement guidance will not be available.
I lost my probe—how can I get a new one?
Williams-Sonoma sells replacement probes online. You can also purchase one over the phone by calling Williams-Sonoma Customer Service or by visiting a Williams-Sonoma store.
How do I clean the probe and cord?
Do not submerge the probe or cord or put them in the dishwasher. Use a damp soapy cloth to clean the probe and cord. Dry immediately.
What parts of the thermometer go in the oven?
The probe and the cord are oven safe and stay in the oven during the cooking process. The base is not heat safe and must remain outside the oven at all times.
What's the hottest oven that I can use the thermometer in?
The probe and the cord are heat safe to 716°F.
What if I don't have a counter next to my oven to place the base on?
We recommend placing the base on a kitchen chair or stool next to the oven.
When I choose the temperature, am I choosing the oven temperature or food temperature?
When you select a target temperature, either on the smart thermometer app or on the thermometer itself, you are choosing the internal finish temperature for the food you are cooking. Refer to your recipe for your oven temperature setting.
What is the maximum temperature that the thermometer can read?
The thermometer can provide temperature readings up to 292°F. You shouldn't ever need it to read anything higher—for instance, a cooked turkey breast should only be 165°F.
Can I add the thermometer later in the cooking process or do I have to use it from the start?
It's best to use it from the start so that the thermometer has enough data to accurately predict your food's finish time, but if you just want to get a current temperature reading, you can insert the thermometer during the cooking process.
What happens if someone opens the oven door when I'm cooking and the temperature changes?
Nothing. The smart thermometer automatically adjusts the finish time estimate based on your food's internal temperature, not on the oven temperature.
Can I use the smart thermometer as a candy thermometer?
The smart thermometer was not designed to clip onto the side of a pot, so we don't recommend using it as a candy thermometer.
Can I use my smart thermometer with countertop cooking appliances?
The smart thermometer cannot be used in a microwave oven, but it can be used to monitor food in a toaster oven, a countertop convection oven and a slow cooker. If using it in a slow cooker, be sure that neither the probe nor the cord is submerged in liquid.
Can I use the smart thermometer for outdoor cooking?
Yes. It can be used on an outdoor grill or in a smoker, but if you want to use it with the app, make sure your smoker or grill is within range of your Wi-Fi network.
Can the smart thermometer be used for stovetop cooking?
Yes, but just be sure that neither the probe nor the cord is submerged in liquid.
How does the smart thermometer know when my food will be done?
The smart thermometer tracks the rate at which your food's temperature is changing and predicts how long it will take for your food to reach the final target temperature.
Why do I need to log in?
Logging in allows you to save your cooking history, store notes and pictures, and share your notes and pictures with your friends. We store that information on a cloud so that even if you get a new mobile device or change Wi-Fi networks, you can still access your notes and history. We need a login so that all of the information you save gets grouped together.
I have a login for Williams-Sonoma's website. Can I use that for the smart thermometer app?
What mobile devices are compatible with the app?
The app is available for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices running iOS 6.0 or later.
Is there an Android version of the smart thermometer app?
Not at this time, but there will be one coming soon.
How do I select my meat type and temperature?
Tap the SET button at the top of the app's home screen and select your meat type and doneness from the list. If you wish to set your own target temperature, you may do so by selecting MANUAL and typing in your own temperature. Once a target temperature is set, the SET button on the home screen will display that target temperature. If you wish to change it, just tap it again.
Does the app tell you what the oven temperature should be?
No. It only provides internal finish temperatures for food. For the appropriate oven temperature, refer to your recipe.
Where can I find out where to put the probe?
Just tap the probe icon on the top left of the app screen, select the cut of meat that you're cooking, and the app will instruct you where to place the probe for the most accurate reading.
What's the difference between alerts and timers?
Timers operate just like regular kitchen timers—you tell them how much time to measure and they tell you when that time is up. Alerts are more like a scheduling tool. You set an alert when you'd like to do something based on your food's start or finish time. For example, perhaps you want to sauté your green beans 30 minutes before the turkey is done cooking. The smart thermometer app knows when your turkey will be done cooking, so it can tell you exactly when you have 30 minutes left in the cooking process and that you should get your sauté pan out!
How do I set an alert if I want to be reminded to put something in the oven or baste my turkey?
Tap the ALERT tab on the bottom left of the app's home screen. Select whether you'd like the app to remind you based on the time your main dish has been in the oven or based on the time your main dish has left in the oven. If you choose to schedule your alert based on the time remaining, the app will update your alert based on any adjustments that it has to make to your main dish's finish time estimate. Type in a name for your alert and set the time that you'd like to be alerted.
How do I set a timer?
Tap the stopwatch icon on the top right of the app's home screen. You can set as many timers as you need.
How do I take a picture of my food with the app?
Tap the camera icon on the lower right side of the app's home screen to activate the camera function in the app.
How can I share my cooking process with my friends?
Tap the share icon located next to the camera icon to share pictures and cooking notes with friends over Facebook and Twitter.
Can I share my pictures on Instagram?
Not directly through the app at this time.
Why am I not getting a time remaining prediction?
The time remaining estimate is only available after your food's internal temperature reaches 90°F.
How can I get the latest version of the smart thermometer app?
Just like other apps you have on your phone or tablet, all you need to do is go to the App Store on your device and select the updates tab and download the latest version of the app.
How far away from the thermometer base can I go and still use the app?
You can go as far as your home Wi-Fi network reaches.
What happens if I leave my Wi-Fi range by mistake?
You will receive a message that the connection was lost. Simply go back within range of your Wi-Fi network and relaunch the app.
What do I do if I get disconnected while I'm cooking?
In most cases the smart thermometer will reconnect automatically, as long as your Wi-Fi signal is still available. If you find that it does not reconnect automatically or a reconnect symbol appears on your app screen, simply close the app on your device and reopen it. To completely close the app, double click on your device's home button and, if you're using iOS 7.0 or greater, swipe the app image off your screen. If you're using a version of iOS 6.0, double click on the home button and then hold your finger on the smart thermometer app icon on the bottom menu until it wiggles. Then tap the red minus sign on the smart thermometer app icon to close it. Once you reopen the app, if you are still unable to connect, you may need to perform the Wi-Fi connection setup with your thermometer again.
Why can't I find the smart thermometer on my available Wi-Fi networks list?
First, make sure your thermometer is on and is fully charged or plugged in to a power outlet. Your smart thermometer's Wi-Fi signal name can be found on the bottom of the base. It will begin with "MAC". If you don't see it on your available network list, turn off the Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch and then turn it back on and see if the smart thermometer shows up. If that doesn't work, reset your smart thermometer by using the end of the probe to gently press the recessed reset button on the back of the base. Then turn your smart thermometer off by holding the ON/OFF button until the screen turns off. Turn the base back on and try your connection again.
Why does the thermometer need to communicate on my home's Wi-Fi network if it has its own Wi-Fi signal?
The smart thermometer's base does have a Wi-Fi signal that your mobile device can find, but it doesn't have the range that your home Wi-Fi network has and it doesn't have a router to connect to the internet. An internet connection is needed to store your cooking history and notes on the smart thermometer cloud so that you can access your information even if you get a new mobile device or change Wi-Fi networks.
Can people on other Wi-Fi networks see how I am using my smart thermometer?
No. Only devices that have gone through the setup process with your smart thermometer and are connected to your home Wi-Fi network can see your cooking progress.
How do I know if my router is not compatible?
Only a few routers are incompatible with the smart thermometer. See incompatible router list >
Is there a recommended router type?
Yes. We recommend the N300 Wireless Router from Netgear WNR1500.
What should I do if my router isn't on the incompatible list but doesn't seem to be working?
Make sure your router's radio mode is b/g compatible or in mixed mode. It's important that your router is not in n only mode. If you're using an Apple router, check to make sure that it's not using radio channel 13. If you have questions about these settings, contact your internet service provider.
How can I know what my router's security setting is when I'm setting the thermometer up on my Wi-Fi network?
In most cases the app's default security selection (WPA/WPA2) will work for setup so you won't need to make a selection. If, however, it does not work, your network's security settings can be viewed on any computer that is connected to your home's Wi-Fi network. If you're on a PC, go to the start menu and select "Settings" then choose "Network Connections" and then "Wireless Network Connection." Finally, choose your Wi-Fi network name from the list. The security setting will be displayed. If you're on a Mac, go to the Wi-Fi symbol on the top of your screen and select "Open Network Preferences." Select your Wi-Fi network to see the security setting.
What should I do if I have an Apple router and am having trouble connecting?
First try these steps to troubleshoot: Download Airport Utility 6.0 from the App Store onto your Apple computer or iDevice (iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch). After the utility is open, click on your router and select "Edit." On the Internet tab on your computer or on Internet connections on your iDevice, click on the "Renew DHCP Lease" button and then select "Update" or "Done". This refreshes the list of devices connected to your router. When this step is completed, you will need to reboot your computer and modem, router and iDevice.
Where can I get more help with setup?
Call Williams-Sonoma's Customer Care Center at 1.800.541.1262.


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Violent conflict and instability affect at least 50 countries and 1.5 billion people worldwide.
Many of the causes of violence, extremism and instability – such as deteriorating economies, weak or illegitimate political institutions, and competition over natural resources – are central concerns of aid.
Our stakes in these countries are high. No conflict-affected country is on track to achieve a single Millennium Development Goal by the 2015 target. In fact, countries affected by major violence between 1981 and 2005 saw a 10% increase in the number of people living on less than $1.25 per day. Conflict spreads across borders, and state failure can breed chaos and allow transnational crime and terrorism to flourish.
USAID funds programs and activities that work to mitigate and manage the causes and consequences of violent conflict, instability and extremism. We bridge learning with action by formulating policy, such as The Development Response to Violent Extremism and Insurgency (PDF), as well as guidance on program design, monitoring and evaluation.
- In countries experiencing political crises, demonstrating signs of fragility or emerging from conflict, USAID provides conflict assessments and generates analyses on potential drivers of resiliencies to withstand conflict.
- USAID produces an annual iteration of its country rankings by fragility and risk of instability, and offers the interagency field-relevant, cutting-edge research into the drivers of conflict and violent extremism.
- USAID works with other donors and fragile states themselves to develop approaches for improving aid in these areas. This cooperation has led to important advances such as the development of tracking tools to monitor the complexities of conflict affected states specifically.
Since 2002, USAID has:
- Conducted more than 60 conflict assessments in approximately 50 countries, with up to six more planned through the end of 2012.
- Published seven annual Alerts Lists and more than 14 Conflict Toolkits, focusing on issues such as land tenure, women, and religion.
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Development assistance needs new ways of thinking about conflict and how aid in these contexts can be planned and implemented. That is why USAID gives priority attention to conflict mitigation and management.
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10 highly awesome things to do in houstonChristine Kang
Although I'm not originally from Houston, I've lived much of my life in this city. It has always surprised me that most people never consider visiting this incredibly cosmopolitan city, especially since it's the fourth largest city in the United States. But recently, Houston has been receiving some astoundingly great press: last year, Forbes touted Houston as the coolest city to live in the United States; and even Texas Monthly got in on the act, giving an impassioned, somewhat tongue-in-cheek argument why the Texas state capital should be moved from Austin to Houston — and to be honest, once you read the article, it's really hard to disagree with its logic.
Having spent most of my adulthood in this city, I've had the opportunity to really fall in love with the place — and photograph much of its coolness in the process. And so, without further ado, here are the top 10 reasons you should add the Bayou City to your future travel plans.
the museum district 1 of 10
Houston has some of the best museums in the country, from the award-winning Museum of Fine Arts, to the Contemporary Arts Museum, to the inspiring Children's Museum, to the ultra-charming Menil (shown above) -- and that's just for starters, there are many more. No matter what your passion, you'll find it here in Houston.
the theatre district 2 of 10You want culture? Oh, Houston's got culture: the downtown theatre district has more concentrated seating for arts events then any place except for Broadway. We have internationally renowned opera, an amazing ballet and more plays and symphonies than you can shake a baton at.
You can learn all about what Houston theatre has to offer here.
the houston livestock show and rodeo 3 of 10
It's hard to think of Houston without thinking of cowboys, and during early spring, Houston comes alive with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo -- a bonanza week of roping events, livestock competitions, and some of the best music concerts you'll ever see.
speaking of spring … 4 of 10
... while there is no denying that Houston summers are oppressive, there is really nothing more beautiful than a Texas spring day. And April is when city and surrounding areas are covered in bluebonnets, the State flower. Also making an appearance is that showy southern favourite, the azalea, and every spring you can follow the Azalea Trail, a home and garden tour of some of the most beautiful gardens you'll ever see.
houston parks 5 of 10
If you do visit Houston in spring, be sure to plan some time in some of our amazing green parks. Memorial Park is on of the largest urban parks in the United States, with a golf course and facilities for tennis, softball, swimming, track and even trail biking. Hermann Park (shown above) has beautiful fountains, an amazing Japanese garden, and of course, the 55-acre Houston Zoo. And those parks are just the beginning.
discovery green 6 of 10
One of my favourite parks in Houston is Discovery Green, located right downtown -- home to a couple of great cafés, an awesome water park, and even a stage featuring free entertainment. You can even take an occasional yoga or kayaking class here, too! It's a great place to beat Houston summer heat.
the restaurant scene 7 of 10
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Houston's best kept secrets are its restaurants -- even the New York Times says so. Name your favourite cuisine, and I guarantee you that there's a restaurant here that will serve you the best meal of your life, with money to spare.
Click here to learn more about Houston's awesome restaurants.
art car parade 8 of 10
Perhaps, when you travel, you prefer to see the weirder side of a city. Well, honey, if weird is what you want, look no further than Houston's annual Art Car Parade, where car owners get downright creative with their cars.
Not visiting Houston during Art Car Parade time? Never fear, my friend: there's an Art Car Museum, where you can visit some of the more impressive cars up-close-and-personal.
president heads 9 of 10
And if art cars aren't weird enough for you, then perhaps you should check out David Adyckes' exhibit of giant U.S. presidents' heads, each 16-20 feet tall.
Yeah, baby. Now that's strange.
NASA 10 of 10
And finally, no trip to Houston would be complete without a visit to The Johnson Space Center, home of the one and only Mission Control.
Because, let's face it: there is very little cooler than outer space, and mission control is where it all goes down. Learn more about Johnson Space Center here.


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Anticipation of a mobile phone development projects within Google appears confirmed by a recent job posting at the company's Mountain View, Californa, headquarters.
The Google Jobs Web site currently lists an opening for a "first-rate analog designer with more than 5 years experience," to join an internal effort to create a new mobile communications device. The ad states, that "Google is experimenting with a few wireless communications systems including some completely novel concepts."
The posting goes on to invite applicants to consider joining the company's "small team of top-notch logic designers and analog designers aimed at nothing less than making the entire world's information accessible from anywhere for free."
The statements lay to rest any doubts regarding rumors that Google was actively developing a mobile communications hardware platform, although it remains to be seen whether the final product will bear any resemblance to images published by Web sites such as Gizmodo.com.
The job posting will fuel rampant speculation and lend credence to reports such as the one recently published by venture capitalist Simeon Simeonov of Polaris Venture Partners. In his blog entry this week, Simeonov reports that Google has assembled a group of 100 employees to work on the project under the direction of Andy Rubin, founder of mobile device maker Danger.
Rubin's subsequent startup, Android, was acquired by Google in 2005, along with a mobile applications company Reqwireless. Simeonov also draws a link to Google purchase of Skia that year. The company's flagship product was a portable graphics engine designed for low-end devices, such as mobile phones.
Although Google has announced a partnership with Samsung to embed Google's mobile services on select Samsung phones, the search engine giant still has not publicly acknowledged plans to develop its own mobile hardware. Google previously partnered with Nokia to develop a mobile device to communicate over existing wi-fi networks using a mobile version of Google Talk.
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A few weeks ago we got a call from one of our regular clients. "You are my first call," she frantically explained. "I lost my wallet in a cab and need to inform you that my loyalty card was in it. I will be having services next week and value your points program, am I going to lose them?" Calls like this one happen frequently – we have come to understand the value and importance of this card.
Reward points are an easy and economical way to demonstrate appreciation towards your customer base; it encourages loyalty and expands shopping across the brand. Points redeemed are usually used to try out new services. If you have not yet created a points program, here is one that is simple to initiate and has proven successful.
When a client reaches these benchmarks, the following applies; each dollar spent on services or retail equals one point.
- $1=1Point
- 500 points = $15 gift card
- 1000 points = $50 gift card
- 2000 points = $140 gift card
- 4000 points = $400 gift card
In addition, any client who refers another client automatically receives 200 points for doing so. Points can also be issued to induce customers into participating in special events, new services, or promotions.
Redeemed points are issued via a gift card that can be used towards their next purchase or service. This is done at the end of the current sales transaction after the customer has already settled for that day's transaction. When redeeming points between benchmarks, clients will lose any accumulated points in-between benchmarks.
725 points = $15 gift card and 0 points
Points can only be redeemed for one of the following: services, products, retail or gift cards. They cannot be used towards tipping a service provider.
When first initiating a loyalty card, your customer needs to provide you with a current email so you can send them notifications several times a year on any special event, promotion, or new services.
When a customer reaches a benchmark, we celebrate their success and thank them for their loyalty. Frequently I have seen our cash-out desk staff encourage customers about the benefits in continuing accumulating points and the extra rewards a higher benchmark will provide.
A points program also provides a higher level of customer participation and loyalty toward your team and brand, customers will think twice about getting services or retail elsewhere.
Before you start; consult your software provider, check that your current software enables the tracking of points, issuing, and replacing cards.
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A Buffalo woman was sentenced to 10 months in prison Thursday by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara after pleading guilty to obstruction of justice.
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By JEREMY TIMMERMAN
HANAHAN — After one Hanahan drive in the second half, Strom Thurmond trailed the Hawks by four points. Then, Darius Hammond took over.
The Rebel senior scored three times in a little more than 4 minutes, carrying the visitors to a 27-10 victory and a chance to host the Class AAA, Lower State championship game next week.
"That's what I told him before the game – this might be a night where he just needs to do it," said Strom Thurmond head coach Lee Sawyer of his Shrine Bowl running back.
Hammond was held in check for much of the first half, accumulating only 18 yards before the break as the home team built an early 3-0 lead on a 23-yard field goal by Haven Horlback.
The Rebels (12-1) capitalized on mistakes by the Hawks (11-2) in the punting game, though, turning short fields into a pair of 29-yard Trent Miller field goals in the second quarter. A third field-goal attempt by Miller was blocked as the clock expired before halftime, but Sawyer said Miller's efforts both kicking and punting were a key to the win.
"That was huge," Sawyer said. "He had us worried last week (bobbling snaps) ... but showed a lot of guts there."
Coupled with the blocked field goal, the Hawks firmly secured momentum on their opening drive of the second half when North-South All-Star quarterback Anthony Smalls found Sammy Richardson for an 80-yard field goal to give Hanahan a 10-6 lead.
That's when Hammond went to work.
He capped the ensuing long drive with a 4-yard touchdown run, after which the Rebels attempted a 2-point conversion with a reverse pass from receiver Ty Brooks to quarterback Jauveer Hammond. They converted, but a penalty pushed them back before Miller nailed a "huge" extra point, according to Sawyer, to give the visitors a 13-10 lead.
After Strom Thurmond forced a punt, Darius broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run a couple plays into the next drive to give the Rebels a 20-10 lead.
"We had to be patient," the senior said. "In the second half, we made some adjustments."
He finished the night with 103 yards and two scores on 19 carries, but perhaps his finest moment came in the return game. The Rebels forced another Hawk punt on a three-and-out after Darius' long run, and the bouncing ball came dangerously close to a Rebel blocker. Darius caught it, broke a tackle and came around the left side for a 54-yard score to push the game to its final margin.
Led by Smalls, the home team moved the ball into Rebel territory a few times in the fourth quarter, but the "Blue Steel" defense held strong. Up against a Hawk passing game that accumulated 274 yards even in a loss, Sawyer's defensive unit broke up passes, kept pressure on Smalls and allowed only 57 rushing yards.
Exemplifying the effort was Israel Talbert. Defending much bigger receiver Terrell Green for much of the night, Talbert found a way to get in position and nearly intercepted a few passes.
"What heart and determination he's got," Sawyer said of the junior cornerback.
When Strom Thurmond got the ball one final time, Jauveer collected two big runs to get a first down and seal the win for the visitors. Despite a stingy Hawk defense, the junior managed 75 rushing yards and 100 passing yards of his own, and the Rebels didn't turn the ball over on the night.
Both Sawyer and the players were happy to avoid what Darius called the "long, sad ride" back home after road playoff losses of recent years.
"In the past few years, when we've gone on the road, we've come back with a loss," Darius said.
While Sawyer was glad to get the road victory, he was even more relieved that his team will host Hartsville (13-0) next Friday with a trip to the state championship game on the line.
"That's our goal, to play on Thanksgiving weekend," he said.
Jeremy Timmerman has a journalism degree from Mercer University and has been at Aiken Standard since June 2010.
First Quarter
HAN-Haven Horlback 23 field goal 3:51.
Second Quarter
ST-Trent Miller 29 field goal 7:43.
ST-Miller 29 field goal 2:12.
Third Quarter
HAN-Anthony Smalls 80 pass to Sammy Richardson 11:10.
ST-Darius Hammond 4 run (Miller kick) 7:56.
ST-D. Hammond 55 run (Miller kick) 4:51.
ST-D. Hammond 54 punt return (Miller kick) 3:36.
ST-D. Hammond 19-103-2TD, James McKie 3-0, Jauveer Hammond 16-75, Ty Brooks 1-(-2). Totals 39-176-2TD.
HAN-Smalls 19-28, Octavious Hayes 1-(-1), Kyle Spigner 7-32, Lyndon Young 1-(-2). Totals 28-57.
ST-J. Hammond 6-13-100-0TD-0INT.
HAN-Smalls 17-34-274-1TD-0INT, Team 0-1-0-0TD-0INT. Totals 17-35-274-1TD-0INT.
ST-Brooks 3-50, D. Hammond 1-17, Kendall Hill 2-33.
HAN-Mario Gates 6-94, Richardson 6-95-1TD, Terrell Green 4-84, Spigner 1-1.


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5 Ways to Actually Steal Christmas
Like a lot of you, I am basically a monster, and, as, is the case every year, this holiday season has filled me with bile. All that time spent with friends and family and red felt decorations? By the end of the year I will have barfed on all of these things. Indeed, not a Christmas passes where I don't silently hope for it to, somehow, disappear entirely, and be replaced perhaps with a half-day at work. Wouldn't that be great?
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Think of the boost to the economy.
But this year, after vomiting on a Christmas display in mid-September, I decided to finally do something about it, and over the past few weeks, have been trying to steal Christmas. And no, I don't mean merely breaking into people's houses and stealing their presents and Fizz-whatsits and Who-Hash. That wouldn't steal Christmas, but merely ruin it for a few poor souls. I wanted to actually steal it. I wanted to steal the entire day.
So here's what I did.
#5. Changing the Calendar
I reasoned that as long as the date December 25th exists, people will forever associate it with Christmas, and feel joy on and around this date. Desperately needing to stop that, I knew I needed to end December 25th forever.
This is basically what's happening in my brain all the time.
My first thought was to simply break into the factory where they make all the world's calendars, find the right Publisher file, and replace December 25th with something. "Funday" or something like that, but cooler. But after a bit of research, I discovered that there wasn't just one calendar factory, but multiple ones, scattered throughout the world, and that none of them were really close to my house. I investigated a couple methods of doing this from afar ...
... but didn't have much success.
What my research did uncover though, is that I wasn't the first person to try and change the calendar. What we now consider "the" calendar is the Gregorian calendar, first created by Pope Gregory XIII in 1572, because that's apparently one of the powers God gave the Pope.
"Man, do I not want to go to Ted and Judy's thing on Friday. Let's just get rid of Friday this week."
Which at least gave me a clue for the next phase of my plan.
#4. Convincing the Pope
I knew it would take some doing to convince the highest office in Christendom to cancel Christmas, it being exactly the kind of thing they're quite big on. But working in my favor was my years of experience as a comedy writer, and the undeserved self-confidence that has given me. So, I created a Tumblr with my thoughts on why Christmas should be cancelled, slipped in a couple hilarious image macros and tweeted it at the Pope's new Twitter account. The Tumblr and tweets have been deleted now, as per the request of the relevant higher authorities (see below), so I can't share them with you now, but, in essence, I complained about all of the widely-discussed problems with Christmas: the commercialism, the familial strife and the chocolates with gross liqueurs in them.
But the Pope apparently doesn't read many of the tweets sent at him, which is perhaps a prudent move, considering all the horrible assholes that use Twitter, and, after a week passed without any shocking Christmas-cancelling news from the Vatican, I knew my opening gambit had failed. More extreme measures were necessary.
#3. Blackmailing The Pope
Blackmailing the Pope is almost, by definition, really, really hard. By necessity, the Pope has lived a fairly clean life, with most of his pre-Poping hobbies related to being an upstanding member of the Church. Interestingly, he was briefly a member of the Hitler Youth, although that's pretty old news by now, and was apparently an involuntary thing anyway.
"I also never inhaled."
The only possible way to blackmail the Pope is to trick him into doing something blackmail-worthy first, and only then send him a manila envelope with the incriminating photos and a crazily-written note concerning Christmas elimination.
I arrived at the Vatican two days later with my crazily-written thoughts, two cases of sacred wine and a goat with a taste for sin...
The end is, um, hollow.
... and after creating a clever ruse to win the Pope's trust ...
... I proceeded to get absolutely nowhere near the Pope. It turns out there's a whole big operation just to keep people like me away from him, as I was politely informed by a member of this operation while he was stepping on my neck. A highly-educated neck-stepper it turned out, when he informed me of yet another flaw in my plan: although Pope Gregory XIII introduced the Gregorian calendar, its acceptance around the world wasn't immediate, and was only really secured with the political influence of the Church during that era. And even in countries where the Catholic Church wasn't so popular ...
... the calendar was still eventually adopted because it made sense. "You," my neck-crushing tutor explained, "aren't making any sense. No government in the world is going to use a calendar you propose."
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Eighty-eight Saint Vincent College students will participate in the 39th annual March for Life on Jan. 23 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Under the direction of coordinator Michael Barkowski, the group will travel by bus accompanied by Fr. Jean-Luc Zadroga, O.S.B., and Fr. Killian Loch, O.S.B., Saint Vincent College Campus Ministers. The Saint Vincent delegation is sponsored by the Office of Campus Ministry in cooperation with the campus chapter of the Knights of Columbus and the Respect Life Club. The March for Life, which has been held every year on the anniversary of the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decisions that overturned all state laws against abortion, will begin with a noon rally and be followed by a march down the Mall to the Capitol and Supreme Court. The Saint Vincent group will join with tens of thousands of abortion protestors including about 6,000 marchers from southwestern Pennsylvania. Saint Vincent College participants will include Trish Allan of Downingtown, Erika Anstead of Potomac, Maryland, Thomas Arnold of Dumfries, Virginia, Claire Badman of Hummelstown, Natalie Baker of Springfield, Claire Barkowski of Natrona Heights, Michael Barkowski of Natrona Heights, Mike Belitsky of Holtwood, Anna Christy of Sarver, Laura Cipriani of Cuddy, Carolyn Claybrooks of Dale City, Virginia, Simon Clayton of East Orange, New Jersey, Edward Consoli of Melrose, Massachusetts, Sean Crockette of Tucson, Arizona, Ben Daghir of Saint Marys, Luke Daghir of Saint Marys, Luke D'Amico of Mount Pleasant, Becky Davis of Dillsburg, Angela Delfine of Pittsburgh (15227), Caitlin Dempsey of North Huntingdon, Lauren Donahue of Walkersville, Maryland, Daniel Dougherty of Latrobe, Jason Elrod of Northbridge, Massachusetts, Emily Fisher of Monroeville, Sarah Formica of Elizabeth, Jake Fox of Ligonier, Maggie Garvey of Frederick, Maryland, Amanda Gans of Pittsburgh (15241), Albert Gestiehr of Pittsburgh (15210), Jackson Goetz of Gibsonia, Joseph Gray of Hopedale, Ohio, Kelsey Harris of Somerset, Luke Haywiser of Bethel Park, Shauna Hetrick of Johnstown, Nicholas Higgins of Apollo, Anna Hoffman of Saint Marys, Julia Horan of Sea Girt, New Jersey, Jonathon Jacobeen of Manassas, Virginia, Maria Jarvis of Clear Spring, Maryland, Natalie Jones of Export, Elisabeth Karnes of Washington, Mary Kate Kenna of Chantilly, Virginia, Patrick Kenna of Chantilly, Virginia, Josh Kilmer of Mechanicsburg, Sara Krug of Saint Marys, Kayla Kuntz of Greensburg, Aaron Kushner of New Castle, Maria Lang of Du Bois, Amy Lebair of Glenwood, Maryland, Mark Mannerino of Rochester, Sara Maurer of Pittsburgh (15241), Alison Maurer of Pittsburgh (15241), Meredith McGuire of Strongsville, Ohio, Bernadette Miller of South Lyon, Michigan, John Mitrik of Elkview, West Virginia, Sean Murphy of Marlton, New Jersey, Evan Neely of Franklin, James Orange of Latrobe, Mike O'Reilly of Johnstown, James O'Reilly of Johnstown, Melissa Oreski of Trafford, Michael Parisi of Reading, Samantha Pashel of Pittsburgh (15203), Michael Pater of New Kensington, Jon Pauley of Bethel Park, Julie Pomerleau of Jeannette, Sarah Pratt of Fairview, Sal Re of Latrobe, Sarah Rebitch of Delmont, Emily Rosati of Oakdale, Brody Ruffner of Newton, North Carolina, Emily Satkovich of Somerset, Kate Scanlon of Lexington, Kentucky, Lauren Schlieper of Wexford, Caitlin Schratz of Butler, Steve Sherman of Allison Park, Kathleen Sigg of Bethel Park, Maria Solomond of Wexford, Kayla Stadelman of Pittsburgh (15210), Kathleen Steinel of Lowell, Ohio, Daniel Swartz of Columbus, Ohio, Bo Tokarski of Pittsburgh (15216), Christopher Toy of Kittanning, Michael Villavicencio of Jersey City, New Jersey, Tom Waruszewski of Pittsburgh (15229), Aaron Wilkinson of Chambersburg, Natalie Woodruff of Ringoes, New Jersey, and Michael Yeckley of Greensburg.


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Albion police are seeking the public's help in finding a 29-year-old man who suffers from mental-health issues and is wanted in connection with assault and other charges, police said Tuesday afternoon.
Lucas T. Williams was last seen in the Beaver Street area of Albion. He's described as a white male, with brown hair and hazel eyes, who was last seen wearing a white jacket and dark blue sweat pants with the word "Harlem" written on a leg.
Police say he's wanted in connection with incidents involving assault, criminal mischief and filing a false instrument. Officials added that they also want to locate him for his own health and safety.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call Albion police, at (585) 589-5627, or 911.


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Marvel's 'Ant-Man' Moves Up Release Date
Superman is out. Ant-Man is in.
Marvel Entertainment moved up the release date of its "Ant-Man" movie by two weeks to July 17, 2015, filling a spot recently abandoned by Warner Bros. and D.C. Entertainment's planned "Man of Steel" sequel.
"Ant-Man," directed by "Hot Fuzz" and "Shaun of the Dead" helmer Edgar Wright, promises to be a crucial entry in the ongoing Marvel cinematic universe. Paul Rudd is playing Ant-Man and his alter ego, Scott Lang, while Michael Douglas is set to play Hank Pym, known to comics fans as the scientist who originally acted as the diminutive hero with the help of his so-called "Pym Particles." Pym is also known in comics lore as the creator of Ultron, the villain of the second "Avengers" movie due in May 2015.
Marvel said in a release on its website that production on "Ant-Man" later this year.
The "Man of Steel" sequel, which will have Henry Cavill returning as Superman as well as Ben Affleck donning the Bat suit, is now expected to be released in May 2016.
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Grammer, 55, and Walsh, 29, exchanged vows during an afternoon ceremony at the Longacre Theater in New York City, where the five-time Emmy Award-winner recently starred in the Tony-winning revival of the musical La Cage aux Folles.
"Kelsey Grammer and Kayte Walsh were married today at a private ceremony for family and friends," his rep said in a statement.
"I've never been happier in my life," Grammer told PEOPLE last month. Added Walsh, a British flight attendant: "I'm extremely happy."
David Hyde Pierce, who played Grammer's brother on the long-running series Frasier, told PEOPLE as he was exiting the ceremony, "It was wonderful!" Actor Alan Arkin, also a guest at the wedding, added that the couple looked "very much in love" as they tied the knot.
Hollywood GlamourFollowing the ceremony, the newlyweds and their guests headed to the reception at the Plaza Hotel, where celebrity event designer Ed Libby transformed the Grand Ballroom into a mix of Hollywood glamour and uptown sophistication, with hundreds of candles, lavish floral arrangements of blush pink and white roses and tulips and a long, regal table where the newlyweds were seated.
The four-course dinner menu accommodated the vegetarian bride and also included king oyster mushroom carpaccio, wild mushroom risotto, grilled filet mignon with blue potato gratin and bittersweet chocolate tart.
The celebration is scheduled to go late into the night at the Plaza, where Libby planned to transform the ballroom into a stylish club with gold lounge furniture, cocktail tables, a dance floor – and a buffet to include braised beef short ribs, poached shrimp and a grand 55-inch-tall carrot cake made by Sylvia Weinstock with caramel cream cheese frosting and decorated with handmade ivory sugar roses.
This is the fourth marriage for Grammer, who announced his engagement to Walsh in December.
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Months ago, my account got stolen, it was handled, and I got my account back a few months later (SR 1161099084, if it matters). In the confusion, I ended up recreating an account using my regular email. When I ended up trying to transfer my gamertag from the SR email to my regular one, it wouldn't let me because it was already associated with a gamertag. I tried to create a temporary account to do a swap to, but I ended up creating an XBox account instead of an MS Live account, twice. Then, I cancelled the MS Live accounts and I can't recreate or recover it/them to make the transfer. I called support and they redirected me to the forums, SR1174811843. I wasn't sure about the policy on posting email addresses, so I left them out.
Hey again, Jacketed. I was reviewing your case and I believe having an agent available to you in real time would make the most sense and help resolve this issue as expeditiously as possible given the complexity of your case. I would highly recommend getting in touch with phone support -- you can find the numbers on this page: support.xbox.com/.../contact-us. They will be able to work with you very closely on this issue and should hopefully be able to offer you a resolution. Thanks in advance for your patience on this issue. I'm of course available to you via PM if you have any questions. :)
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Ya don't post the email address.
So are you unable to recover your main account at this time to update the email?
Or are you trying to recover the dummy account on your gmail to update it to a new email so you can place it on your main account?
This link will help you update emails so you can get this corrected.
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I'm unable to recover the main account. The MS Live account was deleted and trying any recovery says it's an invalid Live ID but trying to recreate it says it's unavailable.
Are you able to find the GT on the website?
Yes, both my original GT (still under the SR email) and the one I created using now-deleted Live account still exist.
Sorry I just want to make sure I have everything right :)
So.. Have Org GT and Org Email was hacked then Org GT changed to the SR Email.
Next you created a New GT under the Org Email.
Then the case was resolved, and you wanted to change the Org GT back to the Org Email.
But are having a problem, because the New GT will not change off the Org Email to free it up to then switch it with the SR Email.
So my question is.
Why are unable to recover the Org GT on the SR Email?
That is the first step, being able to recover the Org GT, then recover the New GT then switch the New GT email to a dummy (non Live/Hotmail/MSN account; These make xbox live GT on default) Email, this will then free up the Org email to be swapped with the SR email for the Org GT. But you need to be able to login with the Org GT to swap it.
Close, but missing one key point. I have access to the original GT under the SR email and can login and still use it. My original email was associated with a Live account and, here's the important part, that account was cancelled. I have no way to access, recover, or re-create an account using my original email, as trying any of those results in various errors.
I need some way to either get the account with my original email back or have it deleted from the system entirely so I can start fresh (ideally, that). Then, from there, I can make yet another email account and do the swap.
Trying to recover the account under the original email (or using the I Forgot My Password link), it says the Live ID doesn't exist.
Trying to create an account using my original email, it says the Live ID already exists.
Ok now it making much more sense :)
Next step is going to be Support staff looking into why your Org email is currently in limbo
Limbo being - Not being linked to an account yet the system saying it is already in use.
You should PM Mister Gwyther, using the envelope at the bottom of any of his post, the stickies at the top of this forum are him.
Provide the SR Number, Your Org email, and link to this thread. He might have more questions so be on the look out for a PM response. You can check for PM response at the bottom of http://forums.xbox.com/.
Great, I just messaged him. Thanks for the attempt. I managed to *** this one up royal, I guess.
Hey there Moth! I'm sorry we missed your posts, but luckily Juan was here to help out (thanks Juan!).I'm trying to catch up, but I'm a little confused here. What it sounds like to me is that you had an account (let's say GT1) and it was compromised. You had us investigate and got it back, but with a new email address (WLID2), correct?Somewhere in there, you created a new account (GT2) with your original email address (WLID1), yeah? Now you want to get your proper email (WLID1) back on your proper GT (GT1), is that about right?So it sounds like you tried creating another email (WLID3) to assign to GT2, so your proper email (WLID1) would be freed up to use on GT1. Now you are unable to download the profile for GT2 in order to do this change, correct? What happens when you try downloading this profile to your console?Please let me know if this is correct and we'll go from there. Thanks!
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You have it correct. WLID1 is now in limbo.
Catch 22 if you will
WLID1 cant recover an account bc an account does not exist and can't create an account bc an account already exists.
I'll have to try downloading it to my console tonight. I think it just said invalid WLID.
Sorry for the delay. My console can sign in using a gamertag that was already stored in there. I didn't know the others to try and sign in from scratch.
Greetings, Jacketed. I'm not sure I follow your most recent post- sorry about that! When you say you didn't know the others to try and sign in from scratch, do you mean that you have not tried downloading the GT2 profile onto your console as Mister Gwyther suggested because you don't know the login information? Let me know if this is the case.
I don't know the GTs of the other junk accounts I made trying to make the switch. Thinking on it, I guess I only needed the WLIDs of them, though, right? That didn't occur to me, for some reason. I'll try them tonight (if I can remember this time...). Is there no easy way to remove the WLIDs and/or GTs from the system entirely?
Yes, you only need the WLIDs and passwords to log in to those accounts. You can remove profiles from your system by following these steps: support.xbox.com/.../profile-move-delete. Let us know how it goes!