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Asian nations to U.S.: Set date to leave bases
The Shanghai Cooperation Association — China, Russia and the Central Asian states of Kazakhstan, Kyrghizstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan — last week fired a diplomatic shot across the bow of the Bush administration's plans to keep bases in Central Asia.
Connecticut nails Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart has been nailed for child labor violations by the state of Connecticut. The State Department of Labor has fined Wal-Mart stores in Putnam, Norwalk and Hartford for 69 violations. These violations parallel similar violations of child labor laws throughout the country and world.
Houston activists celebrate housing victory
HOUSTON — Chinese food and lively music helped local members of ACORN, the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, beat the Texas heat June 25. They gathered at the Julia C. Chester House in the historic, predominantly African American 5th Ward to celebrate the passage of Texas House Bill 1823.
The Keeper: The legend of Omar Khayym
HOUSTON — I attended a screening of the new independent film "The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyám" here in June. The film was written, directed and produced by Kayvan Mashayekh, who emigrated from Iran to the U.S. in 1979 with his family when he was 11. Seven years ago he abandoned his Houston law practice to pursue his dream of directing movies.
London concert celebrates Peggy Seegers 70th
The Queen Elizabeth Hall on London's South Bank was packed on May 29 as legendary folk performers from both Britain and the U.S. gathered to celebrate the 70th birthday of legendary folk singer-songwriter Peggy Seeger.
Whats behind the Student Bill of Rights?
An older generation of teachers may remember the days of California's loyalty oaths and red scares. During the cold-war, McCarthyite era of the early 1950s, educators accused of being Communists or harboring left-wing views were driven from the school system.
Supremes stand up for big business
On June 27, the Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, illegalized peer-to-peer file sharing networks — P2P for short. Motion Picture Association (MPA) moguls, Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) giants and other capitalists, who fought long and valiantly to convince the American people that sharing art is a mortal sin, now rejoice in their victory over the evil P2P.
A speech about nothing
To those who advocate a swift end to the disastrous, illegal U.S. war and occupation of Iraq, here's the good news — we are winning the struggle for public opinion. Yes, the latest polls bear this out, as does rising opposition to the war in Congress. But the real sign we are winning is the desperation of the Bush administration, on exhibit in the president's speech June 28 as he tried to re-sell the war to skeptical Americans.
Can war end terrorism?
My father called me after the bombings. A World War II "Greatest Generation" veteran, he was shaken by the terrorist attacks on London.
Editorial: Allow families to aid Cuba
In the wake of Hurricane Dennis, which took an enormous toll especially in Cuba and Haiti, New York Congressman Jose Serrano is calling for the emergency temporary suspension of the Bush administration's draconian restrictions on Cuban Americans' ability to assist stricken family members.


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Dec. 2, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets free safety LaRon Landry (30) intercepts a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Floyd (15) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Debby Wong-USA TODAY Sports
The Colts have inked a four-year contract with Pro-Bowl Safety LaRon Landry (6-0, 220 pounds, 28 years old). The New York Jets had wanted to retain the 28-year-old tackle machine but couldn't find a way to fit him under the salary cap. Landry's deal is worth a reported $24 million with $14 million guaranteed according to CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora), who reported the deal on Twitter around 11:30 Wednesday night. Mr. Grigson, it appears, has been working late.
With Landry, Indianapolis has vastly upgraded the safety position without breaking the bank. Landry has made a name for himself as both a solid tackler and a punishing hitter. He is at his best against the run but can get out and cover well for such a big guy.
Landry was a standout at LSU and was drafted sixth overall in 2007 by the Washington Redskins. In his first three seasons, he was not only a fine strong safety, but also a picture of durability, missing only one game. That all changed in 2010, when he landed on the injured reserve from an Achilles tendon injury after nine games. The next season, he played only eight games and eventually had surgery on the damaged tendon. He then signed a one-year deal with the Jets, where he excelled, playing all 16 games and racking up 100 tackles (76 solo), 2 interceptions, and 8 passes defensed. Because his contract didn't allow the Jets to use the franchise tag on him, he was able to seek out a long-term deal with a winning team.
Landry's natural position is Strong Safety, which should allow Antoine Bethea to play his natural position of Free Safety. With the new combination of Bethea's speed and Landry's strength and intimidation factor, the Colts will have turned a weakness into an area of strength, should both be able to players stay healthy. This move, coupled with the signing of Greg Toler and re-signing of Darius Butler, should help strengthen Indy's secondary from top to bottom.
Stay tuned to Colts Authority for further updates as well as a more in-depth look at Landry, and all of the Colts' major free agent signings this week.
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Apart from the stunning beauty of the country (Bolivia has six UNESCO World Heritage Sites) and the famous warmth of its people (Carnival in Bolivia rivals that of Rio), Bolivia also is the least expensive country on the continent at the moment (September 2007), and boasts one of the lowest crime rates in North or South America.Bolivians are not only hospitable, they are conscious of the good that volunteers do in country. While those living in developed nations are accustomed to having almost anything they need or want at their fingertips, Bolivians, on the other hand, are accustomed to doing without – even when it comes to things many would consider bare necessities. This recognition of Bolivia's chronic resource deficit has led the country to adopt a pragmatic and welcoming approach to volunteers of all stripes.
A volunteer project may be rural water purification, urban child immunization, adult education, or sustainable development, but in all cases the need is recognised and supported by the host country, making volunteering in Bolivia far less problematic than has been the case elsewhere. While volunteering in Bolivia has its share of the paperwork formalities (tramites) familiar throughout Latin America, perhaps nowhere else in the continent will a volunteer be more welcomed.This also makes getting started as a volunteer in Bolivia much easier than one may imagine. With the need as great as it is, depending upon the organization one serves with, the process in many cases can be completed in a month or less – a rarity in Latin America. As noted above, the opportunities are nearly endless, and the number of organizations participating is actually growing (bucking the trend across the region, which otherwise has seen fewer opportunities for in-country volunteering over the past decade).One way to determine volunteer opportunities is of course to target a particular organization or sector of interest. If your search is more general, there are several "umbrella" sites online that offer a wealth of information on – and direct contacts to – volunteer opportunities in Bolivia. The following are just five of the many that have details on volunteer service in this amazing country.
www.idealist.org takingitglobal.org www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/work/volunteer/volunteer_programs_bolivia.shtml volunteerabroad.org/Bolivia.cfm www.volunteerbolivia.org
Formerly of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Geoffrey Groesbeck works with several agencies and NGOs in Bolivia assessing, promoting, and raising international capital, resources, and recognition for sustainable development initiatives, in particular cultural and ecotourism projects.


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By Dena Zigun January 07, 2014
Date of Event: January 11th and 12th
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Another of our Tasty Tailgating recipes, this weekend we have Captain Rodney's Cheese Bake!
Delicious blend of cheese, crackers, onion, bacon, and whatever else you want to put in it, this gooey cheese dip will completely blow your mind. Stop by on January 11th and 12th to check it out!
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Fox reality block wins ratings race
Fox rolled to another easy victory on Wednesday night, dominating its two hours with the unscripted combo of "American Idol" and "The Moment of Truth."
According to preliminary nationals from Nielsen, "American Idol" (10.4 rating/26 share in adults 18-49, 26.0 million viewers overall) was up week to week and out-rated its combined ABC-CBS-NBC competition in the 8 o'clock hour by 55% in adults 18-49. ABC's "Wife Swap" was also up to place second in demos (2.5/6 in 18-49, 6.6 million viewers overall), followed by CBS' repeat comedies (an average 2.3/6 in 18-49 and 7.3 million viewers overall for "Two and a Half Men" and "Big Bang Theory") and NBC's repeat of "Deal or No Deal" (1.9/5 in 18-49, 8.1 million viewers overall).
Fox remained comfortably in front at 9 o'clock with "Moment of Truth" (7.1/17 in 18-49, 16.9 million viewers overall), which despite more declines continues to hold on to a good chunk of its "Idol" lead-in. The other nets picked up in this hour, led in demos by ABC's "Supernanny" (3.0/7 in 18-49, 7.6 million viewers overall), followed by repeats of "Criminal Minds" on CBS (2.7/7 in 18-49, 10.4 million viewers overall) and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" on NBC (2.2/5 in 18-49, 8.0 million viewers overall for an episode that had aired previously on cable net USA).
At 10 o'clock, an original episode of "CSI: NY" put CBS into the lead (3.2/8 in 18-49, 10.7 million viewers overall), outperforming original segs of competiting dramas "Law & Order" on NBC (2.9/8 in 18-49, 10.1 million viewers overall) and "Cashmere Mafia" on ABC (2.0/5 in 18-49, 5.1 million viewers overall).
CW didn't do a whole lot at 8 o'clock with its special "America's Next Top Model Exposed" (0.8/2 in 18-49, 1.7 million viewers overall). "Model," the net's top-rated show, returns later this month.
Preliminary 18-49 averages for the night: Fox, 8.7/22; CBS, 2.7/7; ABC, 2.5/6; NBC, 2.3/6; Univision, 2.2/6; CW, 0.7/2.
In total viewers: Fox, 21.5 million; CBS, 9.5 million; NBC, 8.7 million; ABC, 6.4 million; Univision, 4.6 million; CW, 1.5 million.


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TMJ stretches are a really easy way for you to find pain relief for TMJ. If you've already wasted a great deal of time and money from doctor's visit that yielded minimal results, then perhaps it's time to start thinking about some remedies you can do at home. While there are a great number of steps you can take from home that range from altering your diet to breathing exercises, TMJ stretches are perhaps the quickest and easiest way to start feeling better today.
So which TMJ stretches should you do first? Well, a good place to start is to focus on stretching the area that is currently causing you the most discomfort. With that in mind, let's explore some TMJ stretches that will ease the tension in your neck and jaw area.
Pain In Your Neck
There are a bunch of simple stretches you can do to help alleviate your TMJ-induced neck tension so let's start there, shall we?
- To get started, try taking your right pointer finger up and over your head, insert it gently into your left ear, relax your jaw, and carefully pull downwards toward the ground. Repeat this action with your other hand, this time pulling the other way. Remember to take big, deep breaths as you perform these TMJ stretches.
- Let's stretch the muscles in the front of your neck this time. First up, align your shoulders with each other and take in a huge breath. Now let it out. Next, tilt your head back as you continue to take deep breaths with your chest. Lastly, make a circular motion with your shoulders. One revolution with the inhale. One revolution with the exhale. Do this 5 times and bring your neck to its normal position.
Huff, Puff, and Cure Your TMJ
Jaw pain caused by TMJ is about as much fun as doing your taxes. So to ease your discomfort (we mean your jaw pain – there's not much we can do to help with calculating what you owe the IRS) let's take a peek at a few basic stretches to get you loosened up.
- Open your mouth and slowly drop your chin downwards. Tilt your head back while pointing your forehead up towards the sky. Take a deep breath through your mouth, exhale, and return your head and jaw to their normal resting place.
- This next one is a great exercise you can do even on your morning commute (we here at the site are not responsible for any strange glares you may receive, however). Move your jaw to the right side and hold for about 5-10 seconds. Return it to its normal resting place. Now move your jaw to the left side and hold for about 5-10 seconds. Pretty easy, isn't it? Try doing this about once per day to give your jaw a good stretch.
TMJ stretches are a quick and easy way to attain pain relief all from home. By utilizing these stretches, and more, you can begin the road to recovery the natural and healthy way.


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(vinified with 15% whole clusters): Good bright red-ruby. Aromas of red fruits, violet, rose petal and white pepper. Juicy, spicy and energetic, with an enticing candied quality to the concentrated flavors of raspberry, cherry and peppery spices. Really spreads out on the lingering, sweetly tannic finish.


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Hi! My name is Pam and I am the owner and designer of Sincerely Pam. I would say that I am best known for my use of texture and sense of humor in my designs. I am a self-taught Crocheter since Feb 2012 having entered the design world in April 2013. What began as a simple hobby has blossomed into passion for all things fiber. In my first year Designing I published 40 patterns ranging from gotta-have Collections to animal-inspired cowls and pillows.
In Dec 2013 I become a proud member of the Design Wars community competing in Design Wars 6 and the first ever Design Wars (mini) Challenge. I was also the winner of Most Favorite Design for my Marek Vest in the Back to School Challenge 2014.
To learn more about me you can visit my facebook page www.facebook.com/sincerelypam or pop over to my blog http://www.sincerelypam.com/
Next in the Victoria Collection, this pattern is a fun and trendy boot cuff in a beautifully elegant stitch combination. The stitches used in this pattern are wonderfully hypnotic, and you will be surprised at how quickly these hats work up!
This pattern comes with instructions for sizes Toddler (4.5" width), Child (5.5" width), Adult Small (6.5" width) and Adult Lg (7.5" width) and 3 different finishing options along with a photo tutorial to help with the stitch placement.
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Did you have the picture printed on the material or what? Very much a car person and have sereval lady friends that would really like this, so if you could get back with me that would be great! Have made other purses before just not with a picture on it! Great job, looks really good and just fun!!
I bought it as a fabric panel with six different cars from Quilter's Dream in Colleyville, TX. They might be able to tell you the manufacturer or even sell to you. I quilted around all the cars using the trupunto method. You can see the other ones on my Etsy page (not a sales pitch since I know you want to make them). Glad you liked it - thanks! We belong to an antique Ford club which was my inspiration.


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Mastek awarded a framework agreement on the latest iteration of the Government's framework for cloud computing services
Reading, UK – 11 July 2013 – Mastek, the global IT solutions provider for the public sector, financial services and retail industry, has today announced that is has been accepted as a supplier for the Government Procurement Services (GPS) G-Cloud III framework. This latest award means that Mastek is one of a group of service providers that has proven to be agile, cost-efficient and successful when working with the public sector.
The G-Cloud programme, started in 2012, empowers government organisations to buy IT services in a quicker and more competitive way from a wider range of providers. The public sector is facing increasing pressure to reduce spending and government organisations are realising that new technology investments may help improve procurement timeframes, cut future expenditure and increase transparency. By 2015, the UK government will look to funnel 50% of all new IT spend through the programme's G-Cloud framework - aiming to realise savings of up to £100 million per year by enabling purchasers to easily find and compare low-cost, high-quality solutions.
Prahlad Koti, Head of Government and Health at Mastek UK, comments on the significance of the company being appointed to G-Cloud III: "We are delighted to be selected for the third release of G-Cloud. Our experience in being part of the cloud delivery model has proved to be an exciting time and we are already starting to win contracts with government bodies through it. As the framework continues to grow into its third iteration, it will continue to make it easier for us to do business with the public sector. We have seen many organisations already realise the benefits of cloud services, and with the UK Government encouraging competition among suppliers through the purchase of cloud-based IT, I am sure that we will witness more public bodies making IT purchasing decisions that enable a more straightforward procurement process."
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In a recent email newsletter I touched on the problem of porosity in black hair. Here I go a bit into a bit more detail and also look at another problem that goes hand in hand with porosity, hygral fatigue.
A pore is a gap/hole in the fiber of your hair that both allows fluids in and out again. Because of the natural bends in afro hair, cuticles on the curvature of the hair when in it's natural state usually remain open so a higher level of porosity is to be expected.
With relaxed hair, porosity is increased during the relaxing process because the high alkalinity of the relaxer will cause some damage to the hair fibre as it straightens.
Other factors that increase porosity is bleaching, mechanical damage or even prolonged exposure to sunlight. Under a microscope you will often find that the ends of long hair (which have had the most exposure to sunlight) will be completely devoid of cuticles! They have either worn away or fused together, and this is before taking into account any mechanical or chemical damage.
Hygral Fatigue
Hygral fatigue is usaully a direct result of high porosity in hair. It is the weakening of hair caused by the strands swelling during the uptake of water and contracting when the water is lost. The swelling and contracting of the strands weakens them substantially and increases the likelihood of breakage.
I have often noted some contradictions in hair care. While some will say that mineral oil is the devil, there will always be an example of someone with waist length hair who uses a procuct laced with mineral oil. Same goes for some hair care techniques.
Some relaxed and naturals ladies have noted great length retention with wet bunning but I on the other hand got tangles and breakage for my troubles! Where hygral fatigue is concerned, some people swear by co-washing their hair 2-3 times per week.
If your hair has high porosity and subsequently hygral fatigue, co-washing so often would be one of the biggest mistakes you could make. But it's not all doom and gloom, moisture is still vital in hair care and the solution is so simple it's laughable!
Oils, Butters, Thick conditioners and Prepooing
There are things you can do to keep porous hair looking and feeling healthy. The best solution of course would be to try and reduce the things you are doing that caused the high porosity in the first place. But once the damage is already done then there still a second line of defence.


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Thanks for catching that! Photo has been deleted. (The other Caroline has a grave pic in her record.)
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No I understand completely, but when I did a search for Moody, nothing came up and the reason was because of the parentheses.
You would think that First name, last name, maiden name would be so simple but with our blended families and crazy relationships its not easy.
Last week I had a lady who's tombstone read Jean M Williams. The cemetery records had her name as Jean Braverman Williams so I wanted to find out if Braverman was her maiden name. THe only thing I could find on her via Social Security and Nevada Death records was her name Jean Braverman. Her legal last name was not William at all. Then I also found her living in Califoria as Jean Abood. Her husbands death certificate stated her name was Jean Shababy Williams and I finally found a marriage license that had Jean Shababy marrying Williams. So I went to the forum and was told to put what was on the stone and explain anything else in the bio, which I did. So I ended up not even putting her legal last name in the last name section but what was on the stone.
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I sent you an edit to correct Margaret. Because you have ( ) there, the search engine wouldn't allow me to find her and almost made a duplicate.
If you need further information on how to add extra names, check with the forum or in the Frequently Asked Questions. Thanks for all you do
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Hello Gerald,
You are quite welcome! I was so focused today on just getting those names on my list that I did not pay close attention to the surrounding graves. I do remember her grave market being out of kilter with the rest of the row and that hers did not match the pattern of those nearby. My guess is her husband was not buried nearby. However, there are many, many requests for Rose Hills Memorial Park so I will be back up that way soon (either next weekend or the one after that at the latest) and can check it out. I remember exactly where she is.
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Most rock singers act like kids; Dan Zanes has made a record for them. Formerly the hell-raising lead singer of the 1980s alt-rock group the Del Fuegos, Zanes, 39, went solo after the Boston band's 1989 breakup and began entertaining tykes in his Brooklyn nabe. With contributions from friends like Sheryl Crow, who duets with Zanes on a rousing rendition of "Polly Wolly Doodle," Simon Kirke of Bad Company on "All My Friends Live in the Woods" and Suzanne Vega, who offers a typically straightforward take on "Erie Canal," Zanes outbops Barney. His harmonies with banjo player (and brother-in-law) Donald Saaf on "Over the Rainbow" are sweetly stunning. Zanes recruits the Sandy Girls, a sextet of West Indian babysitters, on "Go Down Emmanuel Road." But his most charming work on this homespun disc—the first of at least three children's records to be released on his own label—is the medley "Father Goose," which costars the Rocket Ship Singers, a chorus of kids including his 6-year-old daughter Anna.
Bottom Line: Foot-stomping kid rock
Sunshine Anderson (Soulife/Atlantic)
Album of the week
If they gave out Grammys for Best Song with a Soap Opera Theme, the single "Heard It All Before," from this impressive debut effort, would win hands-down. With a slurred, slightly off-key voice that recalls Mary J. Blige, Sunshine Anderson lets fly with a vivid, bluesy lament about bad men happening to good women.
Anchored by a swampy wah-wah guitar and steered by Anderson's no-nonsense finger-wagging, the song puts cads on notice: Fool around and she'll shop around—for another man. On a funky Memphis-style grits-and-gravy workout like "Lunch or Dinner" and the hard-driving "He Said, She Said," a pitch-perfect dialogue between battling lovers, Anderson dishes up the sort of old-school soul that even philandering men will groove to. As well those no-good so-and-sos should: Anderson (who is managed by neosoul songstress Macy Gray) sounds fiercely righteous when she is wronged.
Bottom Line: The sun shines on a rising soul star
Ginuwine (Epic)
On his first two multiplatinum albums, 1996's Ginuwine: The Bachelor and 1999's predictably titled 100% Ginuwine, the acetylene-hot torch singer (genuine name: Elgin Lumpkin) hitchhiked a ride to the top of the charts with R&B producer Timbaland (Aaliyah). Ginuwine's silky, seductive vocals purred beside Timbaland's jagged, hyper-kinetic beats to create a uniquely edgy R&B sound. On his third CD Ginuwine remains in excellent voice, but there's something missing—and its name is Timbaland. Here, Ginuwine also collaborates with the more pedestrian (albeit highly successful) producers behind recent hits by Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez. The result is as solid as a brick wall but only slightly more exciting. There are flashes of the old sass and sexiness (notably on the single "There It Is" and the grinding "That's How I Get Down"). But in an apparent attempt to win an even wider audience, some of The Life has gone out of his act.
Bottom Line: Ginuwinely commercial
American Hi-Fi (Island)
Rock drummers are supposed to be mute, muscular types, toiling in a group's rumbling engine room and leaving the helm to their more telegenic band-mates. Following in the foot pedals of such timekeepers turned lead singers as Don Henley and Dave Grohl, though, former Veruca Salt skinsman Stacy Jones makes the leap from drum riser to spotlight with this witty, jumping batch of power-pop tunes. Jones and his Boston-based crew have already scored a hit with their first single, "Flavor of the Week," a hook-laden ditty as irresistible as two scoops of Baskin-Robbins's pink bubblegum ice cream. Jones, who sings and plays guitar on all 13 tracks—which he also wrote—leaves the drumming to Brian Nolan, who wields the sticks nicely.
Bottom Line: Gets a high five
>Jackie DeShannon
A singer-songwriter so hot in the '60s that the Beatles clamored to have her on the same bill, DeShannon ("What the World Needs Now Is Love," "Put a Little Love in Your Heart"), now 60, has just released her first album in 15 years, You Know Me (Varèse Sarabande/JAG).
How have things changed since you began recording?
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I thought it would be good for my son to see that Mom was doing it before Paula Cole, Sheryl Crow and Sarah McLachlan. There was life before Britney and Christina.
How were the Beatles gigs?
Great, great times. It was a thankless job, though. The audience was screaming, "Get off the stage!"
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Jon Lester and the Boston Red Sox got off to a quick start after a dreadful 2012 season, giving new manager John Farrell an 8-2 win over the barely recognizable New York Yankees on Opening Day Monday.
Newcomer Shane Victorino led a revamped Red Sox lineup with three RBIs, and rookie Jackie Bradley Jr. walked three times and scored twice in his big league debut. Boston's big day against CC Sabathia (0-1) came a year after it lost its first three games under Bobby Valentine and went on to a 69-93 finish.
Facing a Yankees lineup without injured Derek Jeter for the first time since 2001 and just three starters from Opening Day a year ago, Lester (1-0) gave up five hits and two runs in five sharp innings against the defending AL East champions.
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On Friday, Jenrry Mejia's performance drew comparisons to the young Doc Gooden and more-experienced Mariano Rivera after hurling 2 1/3 perfect innings against the Marlins.
Seeing the Mets' Future Stars performing so well so soon creates a lot of optimism. As David Waldstein of the New York Times points out, the Mets' farm system feels a lot less barren than it used to be. The fruits of recommitting to player development and eliminating obstructions to that plan (see: Bernazard, Tony) are slowly coming to bear.
We're just not quite there yet.
These recent performances step down a notch when you consider the opposition. Both F-Mart and Mejia faced a hodge-podge of Major and Minor League players that are working out their kinks rather than working the counts. The talent and raw power that we're seeing isn't an illusion. That we think both players are ready for the Show is an illusion.
If the Mets are truly committed to player development, both Mejia and Martinez will start the season in the Minors. Moving Mejia to the bullpen is short-term thinking about a fleeting need instead of long-term thinking about a possible anchor to the Mets' rotation for years to come. Letting Martinez get regular at-bats in Buffalo to rebuild his confidence and prove he can stay healthy will only help his long-term viability.
With luck, this dynamic duo will bang the doors down at Citi Field and force the Mets to make room for them. That's what David Wright did to Ty Wigginton. That's what Mejia and Martinez should do to the rotation and outfield, respectively.
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What are the latest trends on the mobile advertising market? Growing at a compound annual growth rate of 26 percent, the mobile ad market is forecasted to be worth € 27.9 billion in 2018 – corresponding to 19.3 percent of the total digital advertising market. Find out what the industry leaders are doing and anticipate their strategies for the future. Learn more in the sixth edition of this 160 page report in the VAS Research Series.
Mobile Advertising and Marketing is the seventh consecutive report analysing the rise of mobile advertising on the global market. This strategic research report provides you with 160 pages of unique business intelligence and expert commentary on which to base your business decisions.
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- Identify tomorrow's most profitable advertising opportunities in the mobile space.
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- Comprehend the relative importance of digital channels compared to other advertising media.
- Learn about the experiences of mobile marketing campaigns by top global brands.
- Profit from valuable insights about ad-funded business models for mobile operators.
This report answers the following questions:
- How should mobile handsets be integrated in the marketing media mix?
- What developments in the mobile industry and end-user behaviour are required for mobile advertising to keep growing as a multi-billion euro market?
- How are Apple, Google, Facebook and Yahoo! positioning themselves to become leading mobile advertising players?
- Who are the rising stars that stand out from the crowd among the mobile advertising and marketing companies?
- What are the experiences from mobile marketing campaigns so far?
- What implications does mobile advertising bring for operators?
- What is the distribution of mobile advertising expenditures across formats in different regions?
- Which advertising formats will become most successful in the mobile environment?
- In what ways can location technology improve the relevance of mobile advertising?
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Executive summary
1 Advertising and digital media
1.1 The marketing and advertising industry
1.1.1 Global advertising expenditure
1.1.2 Advertising expenditure by media
1.1.3 Top 20 global advertisers
1.1.4 Marketing industry players
1.2 The Internet media channel
1.2.1 Internet usage trends
1.2.2 Internet advertising expenditure
1.2.3 Internet advertising formats
1.3 The mobile media channel
1.3.1 Europe
1.3.2 United States
1.3.3 Japan
1.3.4 Emerging markets
2 Mobile advertising
2.1 The mobile handset as an advertising platform
2.1.1 Physical characteristics of the mobile handset
2.1.2 Handset software
2.1.3 Location capabilities
2.1.4 Mobile networks and data transfer capabilities
2.1.5 Mobile Internet versus PC-based Internet
2.2 Advertising on the mobile handset
2.2.1 Deploying mobile advertising
2.2.2 Targeting mobile campaigns
2.2.3 Exploiting location technology
2.2.4 Privacy concerns
2.2.5 Pricing models and cost
2.3 The mobile advertising ecosystem
2.3.1 Advertisers
2.3.2 Ad agencies and creative designers
2.3.3 Digital ad networks
2.3.4 Technical solution providers
2.3.5 Mobile operators
2.3.6 Online media publishers and mobile application providers
2.3.7 Industry associations
3 Messaging and mobile marketing
3.1 SMS and MMS marketing
3.1.1 Push messaging
3.1.2 Pull messaging and Common Short Codes
3.1.3 Location-targeted SMS campaigns
3.2 Idle screen advertising
3.3 Mobile coupons
3.4 Proximity-based marketing
3.4.1 Bluetooth
3.4.3 Barcodes
3.5 Case studies
3.5.1 Kiehl's leverages Placecast's technology to drive store visits
3.5.2 McDonald's drives sales with SMS coupon campaign powered by Todacell
3.5.3 Disney markets video game platform via NFC-enabled OOH posters
3.5.4 L'Oréal and Superdrug leverage O2 More's geo-targeted SMS program
3.5.5 Heinz uses QR codes to create engagement and support causes
4 Mobile web advertising
4.1 Portals
4.2 News and information
4.3 Mobile search
4.3.1 Market players and strategies
4.3.2 Directory services and local search
4.4 Communities and social networking
4.4.1 Market players and strategies
4.4.2 Social media marketing
4.5 Mobile music and video
4.6 Case studies
4.6.1 Mobile banner alternatives tested in Oreo's Cookies vs. Creme campaign
4.6.2 Tesco markets FIFA 13 game using innovative mobile advertising
4.6.3 Leboncoin monetises mobile web inventory using Admoove's LBA network
4.6.4 Amazon leads the way with mobile website matching app experience
4.6.5 Starbucks markets coffee maker on Harper's Bazaar's mobile website
5 Ad-funded applications
5.1 Mobile applications
5.1.1 Mobile games
5.1.2 Mobile map and navigation applications
5.1.3 Mobile search applications
5.1.4 Mobile music and video applications
5.1.5 Social networking applications
5.1.6 Branded applications
5.2 In-app advertising
5.2.1 Apple – iAd
5.2.2 BlackBerry – BlackBerry Advertising Service
5.2.3 Microsoft – Microsoft Advertising
5.2.4 Nokia – Microsoft Advertising and third-party ad networks
5.2.5 Google – AdMob
5.3 Case studies
5.3.1 P&G's Charmin eases public restroom finding with SitOrSquat app
5.3.2 Meat Pack launches HiJack campaign to attract customers from competitors
5.3.3 KFC Australia launches branded game with coupons to boost snack sales
5.3.4 PlaceIQ and Medialets deliver location-aware rich media ads for Meguiar
5.3.5 ViMAP boosts eCPM with MassiveImpact's mobile advertising solutions
6 Forecasts and conclusions
6.1 Mobile marketing industry analysis
6.1.1 Buyer-side: The mobile channel is getting established among advertisers
6.1.2 Supplier-side: Continued consolidation in the mobile marketing industry
6.1.3 Consumer-side: Mobile Internet set to overtake desktop access
6.1.4 Channels and formats: Which will succeed?
6.1.5 Convergence trends
6.2 Potential market value analysis
6.2.1 Target audience and exposure
6.2.2 CPMs for traditional and mobile media
6.2.3 CTRs for mobile campaigns
6.2.4 Revenue sensitivity analysis
6.3 Market forecasts and trends
6.4 Final conclusions
6.4.1 Mobile is established as an integrated channel in the marketing media mix
6.4.2 Smartphones are becoming ubiquitous and drive mobile media usage
6.4.3 Marketing strategies must be refined to integrate the mobile channel
6.4.4 Operators can assume a key role in the data-driven mobile ecosystem
6.4.5 Mobile websites and apps fill different needs
6.4.6 Simple and proven formats still have considerable potential
6.4.7 Hyperlocal targeting is a sweet spot for mobile ads but remains nascent
6.4.8 Real-time bidding is growing on the mobile channel
6.4.9 The underinvestment in mobile marketing is expected to diminish
7 Company profiles and strategies
7.1 Top advertising agencies
7.2 Mobile operators
7.2.2 Orange
7.2.4 Weve – mobile operator joint venture in the UK
7.3 Major digital players
7.3.1 Facebook
7.3.2 Google
7.3.3 Yahoo!
7.4 Mobile advertising and marketing players
7.4.1 Amobee
7.4.2 InMobi
7.4.3 Madvertise
7.4.4 Millennial Media
7.4.5 Nexage
7.4.6 Out There Media
7.4.7 Smaato
List of Figures
Figure 1.1: Total advertising expenditure & top spending countries (Worldwide 2012)
Figure 1.2: Global advertising expenditure by medium (Worldwide 2012)
Figure 1.3: Top 20 advertisers (Worldwide 2010)
Figure 1.4: Top 10 advertising agency companies (Worldwide 2012)
Figure 1.5: Top 10 online activities on computers based on time (US September 2012)
Figure 1.6: Top 10 websites (US November 2013)
Figure 1.7: Online advertising expenditure by region (Worldwide 2012)
Figure 1.8: Online ad spend per capita across national markets (2012)
Figure 1.9: Online ad spend by category (US 2011–2012)
Figure 1.10: Online advertising spending by format (US 2012)
Figure 1.11: Mobile subscriptions and handset sales by region (Worldwide Q2-2013)
Figure 1.12: Computer vs. mobile internet usage (Europe 2012)
Figure 1.13: Mobile Internet use and smartphone adoption (US 2011–2012)
Figure 1.14: Mobile subscriber statistics (Japan October 2013)
Figure 1.15: Mobile penetration rates in major emerging markets (2012)
Figure 2.1: Performance parameters for different position determining methods (2013)
Figure 2.2: Stakeholders in the mobile marketing value chain
Figure 2.3: Examples of mobile ad networks (Worldwide 2013)
Figure 3.1: Examples of mobile messaging advertising response types
Figure 3.2: Examples of barcodes
Figure 3.3: QR code usage (EU5 July 2012)
Figure 4.1: Top 10 mobile properties by unique visitors (UK August 2013)
Figure 4.2: Top Internet search engines (Worldwide December 2012)
Figure 4.3: Share of smartphone users performing mobile search (US 2011–2013)
Figure 4.4: Share of smartphone users searching for local information (US 2011–2013)
Figure 4.5: Popular communities (Worldwide 2013)
Figure 4.6: Number of smartphone users accessing social networks (2012–2013)
Figure 4.7: TV, online and mobile video usage patterns – number of users (US Q2-2013)
Figure 5.1: Leading mobile app stores (December 2012)
Figure 5.2: Advantages and disadvantages of handset-based navigation solutions
Figure 5.3: Examples of Android, BlackBerry and iPhone navigation apps
Figure 5.4: Augmented reality features in IKEA's 2014 catalogue app
Figure 5.5: Mobile music users (EU5 July 2012)
Figure 5.6: Examples of music streaming services (Worldwide 2013)
Figure 6.1: Acquisitions in the mobile and digital media industry (2013)
Figure 6.2: Mobile share of total Internet traffic by region (2013)
Figure 6.3: Comparison of CPM levels by media (2013)
Figure 6.4: Typical CPM rates for mobile advertising (2013)
Figure 6.5: Mobile advertising revenue sensitivity analysis
Figure 6.6: Total and digital advertising expenditure by region (Worldwide 2012–2018)
Figure 6.7: Mobile advertising expenditure forecast by region (Worldwide 2012–2018)
Figure 6.8: Mobile advertising expenditure by format and region (Worldwide 2012)
Figure 7.1: Top advertising agencies (Worldwide 2012)
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- InMobi
- Millennial Media
- Orange
Mobile will account for 5.9 percent of the total global ad spend in 2018
According to this new research report, the total value of the global mobile marketing and advertising market will grow from €6.9 billion in 2012 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26 percent to € 27.9 billion in 2018. This will then correspond to 19.3 percent of the total online advertising market or 5.9 percent of the total global ad spend for all media. On a global level, mobile search advertising is estimated to represent the largest share of more than 50 percent of the total mobile ad spend, followed by display advertising and messaging. There are however considerable regional differences in the format distribution depending for example on the level of maturity and local preferences across markets.
"There is currently a mismatch between the ad dollars spent on different media and the share of time consumers devote to the various channels", said Rickard Andersson, Senior Analyst, Berg Insight. Some channels such as print media receive a greater share of the total ad spend than can be motivated from a consumer behaviour standpoint while other channels receive too little investments. "Mobile devices are on average devoted a double digit percentage of consumers' time, yet the channel only attracts a few percent of the total global ad spend", said Mr. Andersson. He adds that this discrepancy can be explained by the relative newness of the mobile channel as an advertising medium and the formidable growth of mobile media consumption in recent years.
The author expects that a correction in the ad budgets spent on different media is imminent, thus paving the way for a severalfold increase in mobile ad spend in the coming years. Numerous actors are involved in activities related to mobile marketing, including players from diverse backgrounds. Google has captured an important position, offering a range of mobile advertising alternatives such as mobile search ads, display advertising and video ads on YouTube. Apple is further seeking to gain market shares with the iAd platform. Facebook has moreover emerged as an important newcomer and is now generating half of its advertising revenues from mobile devices. Several operators including AT&T, Orange, SFR and the UK joint venture Weve are also active in mobile marketing.
Leading specialised mobile marketing players furthermore include Millennial Media, InMobi, Smaato, Nexage, Madvertise and Amobee. The industry is in a phase of consolidation and notable transactions in 2013 include Millennial Media's acquisition of Jumptap and Twitter's acquisition of MoPub. Google has moreover acquired the crowdsourced navigation provider Waze which offers location-based advertising.
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- Madvertise
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- Out There Media
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text: Masterpiece Theatre has undergone a makeover—a quick Dustbustering of musty corners—as it starts a new season with fresh adaptations of Jane Austen's six novels. The series has dropped Theatre from its title (it's officially Masterpiece now) and lost that opening shot of richly bound classic books. And the new host is X-Files star Gillian Anderson, filmed without fuss in front of a crimson backdrop that matches her hair. The first production, Persuasion, isn't as subtle as the delicate 1995 version, but as heroine Anne Elliot—who can't get over her regret at having rejected Captain Wentworth (Rupert Penry-Jones)—Sally Hawkins has a look of long-endured sorrow that's very moving. It ends happily—that hasn't changed.


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LOCKPORT – Duane E. Price, a burglar who was ejected from a court-supervised drug treatment program because he wasn't really a drug addict, was sentenced to two to four years in state prison Tuesday by Niagara County Judge Sara Sheldon Farkas.
Price, 38, of Lockport-Olcott Road, Newfane, had been placed into the judicial diversion program last December, after pleading guilty to third-degree burglary and first-degree criminal contempt. He was booted in August for violating the rules, even though his drug tests were clean.
"They determined you're not a drug addict. You're a criminal," Farkas told Price, a man with a 22-year criminal record who entered a woman's home on Orchard Street in Lockport Sept. 20, 2011, 18 days after assaulting her in violation of a restraining order.


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LSUE's LaCombe earns Player of the Week honors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Former Iota standout and current LSU-E star Candace LaCombe set three NJCAA records on her way to being named the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Player of the Week.
LaCombe entered the record books after hitting 52 straight free-throws to set the all-time NJCAA mark for consecutive free throws made. The previous record had been 28, set in the 1996-1997 season by Desiree Francis of Kirkwood Community College in Iowa.
Her streak ended at 52 on Jan. 2 when she missed her first attempt in a contest versus Mississippi Gulf Coast.
In addition to the record for consecutive free throws made, Lacombe also set two other records with a 21-for-21 effort Dec. 18. She now holds the record for most consecutive free-throws made in a game and the most free-throws in a game. The previous mark was 16 in the 1996-1997 season by Jennifer Martel of Union County College in New Jersey.
Lacombe began her streak on Nov. 22 against Allen County (Kan.) when after missing her first two attempts, made her last four free throws. She was then perfect in her attempts in contests against Tinker Air Force Base, Murray State (Okla.), San Jacinto (Texas), Scottsdale (Ariz.), Pima (Ariz.), Glendale (Ariz.) and South Mountain (Ariz.).
The 5-10 guard recorded double-digits in her past six games, including three double-doubles. LaCombe recorded 17 points and 11 rebounds against Scottsdale (82-80), 33 points and 11 rebounds against Glendale (106-105) and 21 points and 13 rebounds against Pensacola (74-87).
LaCombe currently stands at 11th in the nation, averaging 19.3 points per game.
The freshman guard is averaging 30 minutes per game in 19 contests, starting in all but one. Offensively, she has scored a total of 376 points and dished out a total of 41 assists. During that time, she has made 51 3-pointers and she is currently 121-for-136 from the free throw line.
Defensively, LaCombe has 26 steals, 14 blocks and 148 rebounds (60 offensive and 88 defensive).
LaCombe's Streak
Nov. 22: 4-6 vs. Allen County
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Nov. 23: 1-1 vs. Tinker AF Base
Nov. 24: 4-4 vs. Murray State
Dec. 3: 8-8 vs. San Jacinto
Dec. 15: 6-6 vs. Scottsdale
Dec. 16: 4-4 vs. Pima
Dec. 18: 21-21 vs. Glendale
Dec. 19: 4-4 vs. South Mountain
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The East Asian Social Policy (EASP) research network is an organization of doctoral students and academics interested or involved in the analysis of East Asian social policies.
The Network welcomes a multi-disciplinary approach to the analysis of East Asian social policies. It is open to people from a range of disciplines, including social policy, sociology, political science, and economics.
The EASP research network was established in January 2005 to facilitate research exchange and co-operation among East Asian social policy analysts and to provide a forum and network of communication for the development of East Asian social policy analysis as a field of research. It has the following specific objectives:
- Promoting activities related to East Asian social policy.
- Enhancing the quality of research and developing theories on East Asian social policies.
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To achieve these goals, EASP seeks to develop various links among social policy analysts throughout Europe as well as East Asia by providing and supporting a forum for the exchange of ideas and the sharing the experiences on social policy research. A series of workshops/conferences will have been held, beginning in January 2005. The English-language academic Journal of East Asian Social Policy (tentative title) will be produced in near future as a journal of the EASP research network.


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What Does Graduate School Involve?
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Albuquerque police officers killed a dog that reportedly bit children Monday.
Officers went to the area of Wendell and Blake roads southwest when a caller said children were bitten by a dog and that dog was running toward a nearby charter school.
Police said a dog bit a 15- and 17-year-old who were walking home from school at about 3 p.m. When another 17-year-old got off a school bus, the dog bit the third kid on the ankle.
VIDEO: Officers shoot, kill dog that bit 3 kids
Police said those officers maced the dog to try and get it under control. Police also said it was foaming at the mouth and lunged at an officer.
That's when officers shot and killed the dog. It is a brown dog and the breed is unknown at this time.
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The Cambodia you have never known
By Koushik Varaghur - BANGALORE
Published: 24th January 2013 07:47 AM
Last Updated: 24th January 2013 07:47 AM
If the thought of Cambodia brings to mind war razed towns, broken architecture and solemn Buddhist life, a trip to this South East Asian Kingdom will be an eye opener. For the uninitiated, the country has had turbulent past, a mix of colonialism and monarchy.
However, the Cambodian life, even amidst poverty owing to its violent history, is a cocktail of adventure, spiritualism and natural living. While it is most famous for ancient temples, tropical beaches, floating markets and a rich cultural heritage, visitors testify that the generosity of warm Cambodian smiles gesture a general well being that remains the most touching part of a stay.
The town of Siem Reap tops the must - see list of all foreign visitors, and offers a wealth of ancient temples and historic ruins.
Travel enthusiasts have dubbed its temples' site Angkor, "one of the most spectacular sites on earth". Angkor was the seat of the Khmer dynasty (9th century to 15th century) and also holds remains of the empire amidst rich forest area. Among the temples, the most famous Angkor Wat is known as the world's largest single religious monument. The temple of Bayon, noted for its richly detailed smiling stone faces, was the last to be built in Angkor in 1190 AD by King Jayavarman VII, and incorporates facets of Hindu cosmology.
Watching the sunset atop the Pre Rup temple is part of every traveller's agenda. The temple was built by Khmer King Rajendravarman in 962 AD. Pre Rup means "turning the body," named so for the funerals that were held here, involving rotation of body ashes in different directions. Another stop in the vicinity is the Royal Palace Enclosure, with the striking and extravagant Silver Pagoda that has five tons of silver making for the floor. The dramatic architecture also uses Italian marble, life - sized gold Buddha decorated with diamonds -9584 of them; as well as bronze statues.
Cambodia's second largest city is Battambang. A visit is said to offer a glimpse to the "real Cambodian life" with nearly 100,000 inhabitants and tourists swarming to see the ruins of Cambodia's past. The city houses an 11th century Hindu temple, built by Suryavarman I.
The Benteay Srey (women's citadel), another tenth century Hindu temple is well preserved, stunning for its miniature detailing on red sandstone.
Phnom Penh is the destination for a taste of Cambodia's urban life. The city is the capital of Cambodia, and the heart of its economy as well as industry. A beautiful, French- built city, given that Cambodia has a history of French colonisation, Phnom Penh was once called "the pearl of Asia." To top it all, it houses the wealthiest and most influential crowd of Cambodia, and is also the most populated.
Apart from shopping and dwelling in urban pleasures, Phnom Penh offers a unique experience of Cambodia's bloody past, in the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. The museum was a former high school that was once a notorious security prison during the Khmer Rouge regime. Visitors get to see school rooms that were divided into crude cells to torture prisoners, tools of persecution and cabinets filled with human skulls. Some of the exhibits are gory, and considered not appropriate for the faint hearted.
The most pleasant part of a Cambodian tour is perhaps the trip to the floating markets of Mekong Delta and Cai Be.
Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City is another place which offers rich entertainment. This is Vietnam's largest city, fairly young with a 300 year old history.
Attractions here include the French built, Notre dame Cathedral, built with original materials imported from France, constructed between 1863 and 1880. The Reunification Hall is a former South Vietnam Presidential Palace, complete with basement war rooms.
Koushik Varaghur,Chariot World Tours Limited
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It's not for the casual fan—not everybody, after all, really needs three cuts of Sympathy for the Devil-but this 11-disc, $250 set would make a peachy Christmas present for Stones devotees. It contains the group's first 10 releases, from The Rolling Stones (1964) through Hot Rocks (1971), all rerecorded using the original masters and sophisticated new recording techniques. The resultant sound quality is distinctly more detailed, sharper and fuller, though the difference between these records and the originals is still a subtle one, less night and day than night and twilight. The old LPs are still all in print, and cheaper, though not easy to find. In any case it is fun to hear the blues and rockabilly influences in the early Stones records and such classic moments as the Keith Richards and Brian Jones guitar solos on the live, Madison Square Garden version of Sympathy, from the Get Yer Ya-Yas Out LP. Many of these tracks have held up amazingly well over the 20 or so years since they were first recorded. (Mobile Fidelity)
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WARREN G. HARDING HIGH SCHOOL JUNE 1949 GRADUATES and guests will luncheon at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Welshfield Inn in Parkman. WARREN G. HARDING HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1965 will hold its 45th class reunion on Sept. 3 and 4. For information and details, contact either Linda Kniszek Kurilla at 330-638-6319 or Ed Johnson at 330-565-1996. CHAMPION HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1980 is planning its 30th reunion to be held 6:30 p.m. July 17 at Enzo's Restaurant in Warren. The classes of 1978, 1979 and 1981 are being invited to join in and celebrate the times at Champion High School. Forward information to Lori Rhodes at email@example.com to receive details of the reunion. AUSTINTOWN FITCH HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1965 will hold a 45th-year reunion Sept. 17 and 18. The reunion begins with a tailgate party at Fitch stadium on Sept. 17, free to class members. On Sept. 18, a dinner will be held at 6 p.m. at the ITAM club on Meridian Road. Anyone who has not yet been contacted can notify Gary Cunningham at 330-654-5076 or June Logan at 330-533-7239 for details. Reservations are due by Sept. 1. WARREN G. HARDING HIGH SCHOOL JANUARY CLASS OF 1946 will have a luncheon Wednesday at Enzo's Restaurant in Warren. Classmates, spouses and friends are welcome. LEAVITTSBURG HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES OF 1945, 1946 AND 1947 are having a joint picnic from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 15 in the Rotary pavilion at the Howland Township Park for members, spouses and guests. For reservations and information, call Vivian Culp Box at 330-392-0945 or Marcele Fox Wynn at 330-856-2220. THE RAYEN SCHOOL CLASS OF 1952 will have a picnic from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 25 in the Chester Lang Pavilion at Boardman Park. Cost is $20 per person, and reservations are required by July 12. For more information and reservations, call Kay Herberger at 330-759-1455 or Tom Ramos at 330-727-7259. NILES McKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1957 will have a reunion Aug. 20, 21 and 22. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the following people is asked to contact Marie Dulaney at email@example.com: Richard Brown Jacqueline Ellwood Mikulic Carolyn Farr Stuhldeher Raymond Pirigyi Patty Shaffer Shufflebotham Ilene Sisco Henderson Pat Sisco Wrubel Donna Thomas Holmes Nancy Cesario Toth Joan Burlingham Audrey Corcoran Messick Ronald Bowker Dan Hazen Janet Loveridge Betty Miller Barbara Orehover Marilyn Schuller Ronald Stone Phillip Titler Ronald Thompson Arthur Turner. THE HOWLAND HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1978 will celebrate its 50th Birthday Bash on July 9 and 10. A golf scramble and mixer will be held at the Trumbull Country Club on July 9, followed by a night of hors d'oeuvres and music by Chookie Unplugged at Alberini's Restaurant on July 10. For more information on the reunion, contact Dave Delaguila by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com or call Gail Stark at 330-394-3384. Committee members are still searching for the following classmates. Dervin Allen Karen Allen Melanie Allen Fecher Bill Anderson Cynthia Bailes James Barnes Tammy Barnett Beth Benko Patricia Benton Carla Benus Linda Bernsten John Berry Susan Better Debbora Biasucci Richard Biggin Aldean Blackwell William Blaney Lorri Bodo Robert Bolen Allen Boser Mark Bresenhan Carson Callahan Lenia Capito Cathy Chilton LouAnn Chuirazzi Nancy Clapper Linda Cochran Scott Cole Randall Costanza Kim Covert Jennifer Cox Dave Craig Keith Craver Tina Cross Lynn Crowe Gary Cunningham Ronald Cunningham Gaye Dalson Mark Davis John Deehr Daniel Deibold Diane DeVengencie Ken Dillon Eugene DiPaolo Valerie Downs James Dozier Maryann Drapcho Don Drennen Marcy Drysdale George Dunlap Brian Earich Diane Ellwood Jeff Emmerling Lynn Eshler Charles Esler Marshall Esler Bruce Fenton Melinda Ferguson Frank Ferry Laura Fortsch Jeffrey Foster Randall Fox Ronald Futchko Deborah Gallagher Robin Gelum David Gilliam Penny Ginkinger Angela Glaros Jackie Glessner Susan Gochenour Daniel Goncz Carolyn Gore Gretchen Granfield Jeffrey Gray


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Dahlkemper to meet with Erie County Council soon about new IT post's salary
Erie County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper wants to start talking salary with Erie County Council in regards to a new information technology manager for county government.
Dahlkemper said last week that she plans to approach County Council this week regarding "what the appropriate salary would be" for a new managerial position that would supervise most of the county's IT workers.
Dahlkemper, who has said that a qualified candidate for the job should probably be paid between $80,000 and $100,000 per year, said she would like to see someone hired within the next 30 days.
"I'm on record as saying I believe this is a crucial position," Dahlkemper said. "I want County Council's guidance on what they think the position should pay."
When County Council approved a $93 million county general fund budget for 2014 on Nov. 19, council also set aside $1,000 for the creation of an IT manager's position and created new funding line items for more than two dozen IT workers countywide, in various departments.
Council members said they would discuss the exact salary for that position with Dahlkemper later, after she was sworn into office.
Dahlkemper took the oath of office on Jan. 2.
"I just want to start having those discussions," said Dahlkemper, who also said she has already received r�sum�s for the post. Dahlkemper said she has talked with Personnel Director Pete Callan about publicly advertising for the position, to draw even more interest.
Various county departments have their own IT employees who handle issues with computers, websites and office equipment, and Dahlkemper believes the fragmented system should be centralized.
Further, a $2,600 County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania study of the county's current IT system also recommends that Erie County centralize its IT operations.
Councilman Phil Fatica said he looks forward to working with Dahlkemper on the issue. County Council will likely try to set the salary, Fatica said, by exploring what other counties of similar size pay for similar positions.
"We're all on the same track with moving this forward," Fatica said. "The only thing to discuss is the salary for a position that's brand new.
"This position is necessary because we have disparate groups of people working in their own silos with IT, and you need someone who knows what they're all doing," he said.
Officials in the county's court system, however, have balked at becoming part of a centralized IT system.
President Judge Ernest J. DiSantis has said County Council does not have the authority under the county's Home Rule Charter to eliminate or alter court departments and/or functions, and that county court officials won't be part of any plan that transfers management of the court system's IT workers.
County Council Chairman Kyle Foust has said the county will likely move to create a centralized IT system that excludes the courts -- at least for now.
KEVIN FLOWERS can be reached at 870-1693 or by e-mail. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/ETNflowers.


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Elegant Apartment with Little Garden
Size35 m²
Floor No.0
- Family/child friendly
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Parking available
- Lockable room
- Balcony/terrace
- Towels
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Just a few minutes away from the Central City, Dam Square and Leidseplein. Very relaxing after a busy day shopping or visiting Musea. Nice to breath the fresh air, hear the birds singing and look at the nice view. The Apartment is only 10 minutes with metro to WTC and RAI, 15 min with train or metro to Schiphol and 20 minutes with tram to the Dam or central station. Amsterdam Center is an extremely popular destination because it combines the typical Dutch coziness with a beautiful historic area, which consists of beautiful canal houses, intimate squares and nostalgic houseboats.
Besides numerous restaurants and shops you'll find the world famous museums: Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House, Amsterdam Historical Museum. Other attractions are the Red District, the Begijnhof and the Albert Cuyp market and the Skinny Bridge across the river Amstel.
Check-in from 14.00 hours
Check-out till 12.00 hours (or later if we have no other guests)
We assume that you appreciate our house rules:
NO Drugs.
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NO smoking in the rooms.
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A great, comfortable, quiet apartment, in the we immediately felt comfortable them.The S-Bahn can be reached quickly and bikes were on site. The owners were very friendly and reliable. We would definitely come back :)
Eine tolle, komfortable, ruhige Wohnung, in der wir uns sofort wohlgefühlt haben.Die S-bahn ist schnell erreichbar und Fahrräder waren vor Ort. Die Vermieter waren zuverlässig und sehr freundlich. Wir kommen gerne wieder:)
The Fabulous Duplex appartment is outstanding !! You have everything you need and the beds are awesome. You feel like a king in these lovely beds!! Marloes & Gabriel are super Nice hosts and I can recommend to anyone who wants to stay very close to Amsterdam in a comfortable appartment! Thanks again, and those wings are magical;-) best regards from Cologne
Top holiday home, just as one gets to see in the photos. The location is about 4 km outside of Amsterdam in a quiet area, parking at the house. Tram line 1 and 17 you are in about 10-15 minutes in the center. Our host Marloes & Gabriel were very helpful and personable. The sights, including the Keukenhof or the windmill village Zaanes Schans are also not far away by car. We liked it very well, thank you and LG to Marloes and Gabriel !!
Top Ferienwohnung, genauso wie man sie auf den Fotos zu sehen bekommt. Die Lage ist ca. 4 Km außerhalb von Amsterdam ruhig gelegen, Parkplatz direkt am Haus. Mit der Tram Linie 1& 17 ist man in ca. 10-15 min im Zentrum. Unser Gastgeber Marloes & Gabriel waren sehr hilfsbereit und sympathisch. Die Sehenswürdigkeiten wie der Keukenhof oder das Windmühlendorf Zaanes Schans sind ebenfalls mit dem Auto nicht weit entfernt. Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen, Danke und LG an Marloes und Gabriel !!
Beautiful studio, friendly people, close to public transportation and quiet neighborhood. In short, the ideal place to stay for a visit to Amsterdam.
Prachtige studio, vriendelijke mensen, dicht bij het openbaar vervoer en rustige buurt. Kortom de ideale verblijfplaats voor een bezoek aan Amsterdam.
A very nice apartment. Everything was as described and in a very good condition. We would definitely come back .....
Ein sehr schönes Appartement. Alles war wie beschrieben und in einem sehr guten Zustand. Wir kommen gerne wieder.....
The small apartment is on the house of Marloes and Gabriel and has its own access. The house is wonderful in the countryside and you look in the park.
The apartment has everything you need for a stay in Amsterdam, and is beautifully furnished modern. The bed is super comfortable!
We have felt very comfortable and had a very friendly terms with the landlords. Gladly again at any time !! :-))
Die kleine Wohnung liegt im Haus von Marloes und Gabriel und verfügt über einen eigenen Zugang. Das Haus liegt wunderbar im Grünen und man blickt in den Park.
Die Wohnung verfügt über alles, was man für einen Aufenthalt in Amsterdam benötigt und ist wunderschön modern ausgestattet. Das Bett ist super bequem!
Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und hatten einen sehr freundlichen Kontakt zu den Vermietern. Gerne jederzeit wieder!! :-))
Our stay in Amsterdam was really great!
The Duplex Flats were exactly as describes, everything was nice and clean. The beds were really confortable.
As for the hosts, they were really wonderful
First of all, we arrived late on Friday (around 11 p.m) but Gabriel kindly accepted to give us the keys at that time. Even if it was late, he took the time to make us visit the place and to give us all the informations we needed for a pleasant stay.
The next day Garbriel and Marloes put their print at our disposal so that we could print some documents. They did it with a smile on their faces, even though i came knocking on their door thrice, to print some more documents, at an inconvenient time (9 p.m)
In a nutshell, Gabriel and Marloes are really nice people and i highly recommend their flat.
I will definitely come back there if i go back to Amsterdam someday
Incredibly great apartment, very nice and courteous landlord, immediately !! Thanks for the great hospitality !!
Unglaublich tolle Wohnung, sehr nette und zuvorkommende Vermieter, sofort wieder!! Vielen Dank für die tolle Gastfreundschaft!!
Very nice and well maintained apartment ... right on the park. Few minutes go to the tram. Which runs through the center. We'll gladly come back.
Sehr schönes und gepflegtes Apartment... direkt am Park. Nur wenige Geh Minuten zur Straßenbahn. Die direkt ins Zentrum führt. Kommen gerne wieder.
The stay was very pleasant. Perfect rooms and nice hosts.
Unfortunately, the bikes were in poor condition.
Der Aufenthalt war sehr angenehm. Perfektes Zimmer und nette Gastgeber.
Leider waren die Fahrräder im schlechten Zustand.
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