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Slightly tart, a little sassy and completely delicious. That's how I describe this creative adult beverage that is ideal for holiday gatherings. Garnish with fresh mint and cranberries for an extra-special touch. —Kelli Haetinger, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- 1 cup turbinado (washed raw) sugar
- 1-1/2 cups cranberry juice, divided
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
- Ice cubes
- 6 cups vodka
- Fresh mint leaves and additional cranberries
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, 1/2 cup cranberry juice, cranberries and jalapeno. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
- Strain, discarding cranberries and jalapeno. Cover and refrigerate syrup for at least 2 hours or until chilled.
- For each serving, fill a mixing glass or tumbler three-fourths full with ice. Add 3 ounces vodka, 1 tablespoon cranberry juice and 1 tablespoon cranberry syrup; stir until condensation forms on outside of glass. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Repeat. Garnish with mint and cranberries if desired. Yield: 16 servings.
Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.
Originally published as Cranberry-Jalapeno Martini in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2012, p41
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It isn't like Luongo has a lot of options. He plays in Vancouver and gets paid or he sits out and doesn't. It isn't like Vancouver didn't try to trade him.
well he's going to play but i imagine he's alittle upset about it.. add torts to that mix and it's probably not a good situation for the team to be in

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Broadcaster, Pact agree to deal
BBC Films is making it easier for U.K. producers to share in the profits their films make by creating what it calls a "corridor" for producers to access 30% of the equity the BBC recoups on a film.
This will promote one of government's intentions when it introduced the U.K. tax credit system last year — to up producers' stakeholding in films and ensure coin flows back into the film industry.
In 2007, the BBC, the U.K. Film Council and Film4 agreed that any tax credit used to fund a film should be treated as equity funding provided by the U.K. producer, giving them a proportionate share of a project's initial receipts alongside the public funders and equity financiers. As many films do not make a profit, this would push the producer's stake in the film higher up the chain and give a financial return on a par with other investors in the film.
In reality, this has proved hard to achieve. So the BBC is creating a corridor for the producer from the equity it recoups. This will apply wherever the tax credit has not been treated as producer's equity.
It is one of a number of changes agreed to by the BBC and Pact, the U.K.'s largest trade association that represents the commercial interests of indie film, TV and other media content companies.
From now on, the BBC will have a maximum 15-year broadcast license in the U.K. If after five years the pubcaster has no further plans to air a film, then either it or the pic's producer may exploit those rights elsewhere in the U.K., with a 70-30 split in profits if the BBC has not recouped its costs or 50-50 split if the BBC's equity has been repaid.
The BBC also is dropping its charge of a 50% premium on development costs incurred if it turns down a project that is picked up by another financier. The requirements for trust accounts at development stage also will be abolished.
Pact has welcomed the BBC's moves. "We're delighted that the BBC has shown the way forward with this initiative, which will make a real difference to British film producers," said Andrea Calderwood, Pact's vice chair of feature film and topper at Slate Films. "Independent producers put a lot of investment — of commitment as well as money — into their films to make them happen, and this will give them the chance to make a proper return on their investment."


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Eunice Schilling is getting her spiritual house in order. She is taking the Lenten season, the 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter, to prepare herself inside for the holiest day of the Christian year.
Schilling, a Catholic, attends Mass daily and has a period of personal prayer and reading first thing each day. But during Lent, she looks for interior renovation.
Lent vocabulary
Lent - Literally, the spring season. From the Anglo Saxon word "lencthen," which gives English its word "lengthen."
Ash Wednesday - First day of the six-week period of prayer, fasting and preparation for Easter. Lent ends on Holy Thursday when the Easter Triduum of Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday begin.
Maundy Thursday - Also known as Holy Thursday. Commemorates the Passover meal Christ shared with disciples. Some denominations consider it the time of the institution of the Eucharist, a sacrament.
Good Friday - The day of Christ's crucifixion.
Holy Saturday - Saturday before Easter.
Easter - The day Christians celebrate Christ's resurrection from the dead.
Catholics in the U.S. abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and the Fridays of Lent. They are required to fast - take only one full meal - on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Other Christians may, attend church more often, pray or add activities with a spiritual focus.
The seasonal color is purple.
Sources: Rev. Stan Cosby, The Catholic Encyclopedia
She is fasting - not from chocolate or soft drinks, but from the winter's relentlessly gloomy news. She feeds her soul with the beauty of nature.
"The beauty of God outside ... just look all around, the creation God has put here. The trees that are coming out, the stars at night."
Schilling and her husband walk daily at McDonald Lake and watch for signs of spring and listen to the birds.
"How awesome the world is out there that God has created," she said.
She is among millions of Christians worldwide who will celebrate Easter on April 12 as the resurrection day of Jesus after his crucifixion on Good Friday.
Many, but not all, Christians practice the preparatory season to some degree.
The congregation at Redeemer Presbyterian Church does not observe Lent or follow the liturgical calender, and its only special days are Easter and Christmas Eve. Instead, Redeemer, which opened Sept. 21, emphasizes Sunday morning and evening worship.
"And we try as much as possible to structure our church life and worship around preaching, reading, singing; and while things like Lent and different seasons of church year have meaning for people, we feel that they are seasons not commanded in the Bible," said Rev. Chris Thomas, Redeemer's pastor. "We follow the principle that if it's not in the Bible, then we don't do it."
Rev. Stan Cosby, senior pastor of St. Stephen United Methodist Church, introduced his congregation to the practice of Lenten focus last year. While the Methodist church is a liturgical church descended from the Anglican Reformation, Cosby said local practices are usually left up to pastors.
The season is loaded with symbolism that includes an Ash Wednesday practice called "imposition of ashes," or drawing a small cross on Christians' foreheads during worship as a sign of repentance and mortality.
The number 40 is also important in the faith and refers to the Israelites 40 years in the wilderness and Jesus' 40 days in the wilderness, Cosby said.
Jason Boyett, a member of EXP, a congregation of Paramount Baptist Church, and a spiritual writer, elects to observe some of the traditions of Lent. He noted that the Anabaptist tradition wanted to abandon any associations with the Roman Catholic Church, but perhaps lost some of the good, too.
"We feel Lent was one of the good things that was lost," Boyette said.
Though EXP members do not observe Lent formally such as with church, Boyett said his friends embrace the idea of substituting silence for activity or adding service to spiritual preparation for Easter.
"Lent is one way to add depth to the way we practice our faith," he said.
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In mathematics, the term elegance is used when a theory achieves maximum effect with minimum effort. Perhaps that applies to the photographs of Donald M. Robinson, whose "The Face of India" show is now on display at Amarillo Museum of Art. (Two other shows will join it this week, with a member's reception Friday.)
Elegance certainly comes to mind with the photograph selected by the museum to announce the show. It pictures an elegantly attired young woman posed gracefully in an outdoor architectural setting. Tones of tan color - beginning with her skin, extending to her clothing, and continuing in the architecture - bring resonance to the image.
Robinson states, in information in the show, that he likes a photo "to tell a story."
The story here might be one of a fashion shoot in which the photographer also had in mind that "combinations of organic (curved) and inorganic (geometric) forms bring unity and variety to an image." That's one of the credos of early 20th century abstraction.
Careful composition doesn't need to be abstract. In two side-by-side images of young women, one smiles directly at us, her seated position accentuated by a black tire behind her. The other - lost in thought - is framed in a bus or train window.
In many of the portrait images, it's primarily the colorful clothing and/or the facial expressions that engage us. And in urban images it's the activity: the mix of many different sorts of wheeled transportation in a street also containing an elephant, or several settings in which hanging laundry appears. In one very densely detailed photo, a high view of busy public washtubs is surrounded by tin-roofed structures.
Most of these Epson digital prints - 13-by-19 inches to ones roughly twice that size - might well appear in National Geographic magazine; they have that kind of clarity and popular, story-telling quality. But sometimes one might welcome "the rest of the story."
For example, in one image a woman seated on a beach looks out at us, resplendent in red, yellow and green attire. In the photo below her, there's a man down in a narrow hole that's over his head. Careful inspection reveals that both were part of the same scene; one wonders what it was all about.
A book on Robinson's photography is available, in which each image has a title and explanatory comment. Were that the case here, the show might be even more engaging, but as is, there's rich and diverse engagement with people and activities in Mumbai, Jaipar, Agra, Delhi, Bharatpur and Cochin.
Interesting word, "engage." As used by Capt. Kirk in "Star Trek," it meant "on to other worlds and spaces." Which is the case if one goes from the museum to Amarillo College's Lynn Library Southern Light Gallery and Enrico Pozzoli's "Around Water" display.
The "engagement" in Pozzoli's images is not with clear excerpts of reality, but with softly focused, dream-like equivalents of what's "real." As if light and time were proclaiming dimensions of their own, in an altered state of awareness.
We see things - water, boats, jetties, people - but always through a veil that's similar to the original French Impressionist vision. Water-rippled reflections in "Gleaming Light on the Prow" are equivalents of Monet's germinal inspiration.
Light takes on different aspects: lake-like breadth in "Black Steamer," and intensely contrasting, broken strips in "Gleaming..." Those are among the north wall's six images, where people are absent, while across the room all seven photos contain people.
Or spectral distensions of people, their figures attenuated, as in the sculptures of Giacometti. They seem to drift, or float, perhaps "poetically." The procession of figures up and across in "The Small Bridge" struck me as deftly comic, whereas the spectral presences in "Walking the Wall" and "Low Tide" appear as participants in dreams.
Pozzoli's is a symbolic, allusive realm of imagery.
Considering both shows, two biblical phrases come to mind: "Let there be light," and "...many mansions."
Hunter Ingalls held faculty positions at the University of Texas at Austin and Columbia University, where he earned a Ph.D.
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Due Process and En Banc Decision Making
Michael E. Solimine
University of Cincinnati - College of Law
Arizona Law Review, Vol. 48, 2005
U of Cincinnati Public Law Research Paper No. 05-21
Several en banc decisions from the Ninth Circuit, and other circuits, raise issues regarding the institutional processes by which the circuits rehear panel decisions en banc, and whether and to what extent these processes should be more transparent. This article critically examines these issues, on which judges have taken a variety of divergent positions. First is whether the vote tallies of the circuit on motions to rehear panel decisions should be made public. Second is when, if ever, judges should publish opinions concurring in or dissenting from the denial of rehearing en banc, as well as the appropriate content of those opinions. The third issue is whether the likelihood of Supreme Court review of a case should influence a circuit in deciding to rehear a panel decision en banc. Several Ninth Circuit cases will serve as the focal point, though not the exclusive one, of the discussion of these issues.
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Stink's tics have been about the same for the past month and I'm frustrated. Lots of minor vocals soundlng like tiny squeaks and hiccups. Only my friends that are looking for it notice it. My mom thinks I'm nuts. Yes, it could be worse. I'm really trying to take my own advice and be happy it's not much more. But WHY CAN'T I STOP IT!???
Oh yeah (hitting head on desk) HE HAS TOURETTES. Keep forgetting.
A few things have contributed to his increase:
1. Allergy season (yup, it's true. Going to buy a Hepa filter at some point - 1 for his room, 1 for downstairs and 1 for his classroom. Expenses like this make me glad to be working. Anyone else try the Hepa Filter route?
2. Halloween. Candy, go away! Tired of you! Tired of the Tic and Treating!
3. Sickness. I swear he's been nursing a cold for a month. When his immune system is down, tics go up.
In doing some research, I came across this ad With the name "Tic Tamer" I can only think about those old medicine carts that sold "Stay Young Forever" potions and were full of crap.
And yet... and yet... maybe they could work? They've got all the stuff that so many people say really helps calm tics.
Personally, if I try anything new, I'm betting the farm (the funny farm at the rate I'm going with these tics) on Bonnie Grimaldi's TS forumlas. I have heard amazing things about her stuff. It's expensive, but again, that's why I'm working.
But... (I like Big Buts and I cannot lie... moving on... feeling punchy tonight... maybe it's a tic?) until I really find a doctor I trust who will look over the ingredients, I'm not pumping my child full of cure-all vitamins. God forbid I overdose the kid on something when his tics don't even bug him all that much.
And really, in the whole scale of things, what are a few vocals? I mean, REALLY Andrea, calm down!
So that's where I"m at.
How are you all? Thoughts on "Tic Tamers" and vitamins you've tried or have not tried? Who has their kids on medication and who has seen good results with it? Who is just so tired of thinking about tics they could just run naked through the streets drunk on Negro Modelos and forget the world for a while.
That would be me! (Who is still sadly clothed, thinking about tics, drinking Yuban. But damn happy about life otherwise. Love my hubby and son and daughter and job and... that's all for now.)


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First Word Wars! : Daddy 2 – Mommy 0 (w/ VIDEOS!)Serge Bielanko
I feel guilty for my gloating.
And yeah, I'm might suspicious of my pride.
But, in that forbidden hidden way…Oh. How. Sweet. It. Is.
Since the very day our daughter,Violet, was born three years ago, my wife Monica was really really good at encouraging her to say the word 'Dada'. I did it too, but not as much. I think I spent more time on other words, words that failed to stick, words like: 'cheese steak!' and 'springsteen!' and 'nascar!'
And, to be totally honest, I did spend some time trying to get her to say 'Mama' too. But, looking back, I don't think I was nearly as persistent with the word as Monica was with 'dada'.
So, unsurprisingly, it was 'dada' that fell from Violet's lips first. And it was 'dada' that continued too, a waterfall of 'dada', a Niagara Falls of the word, really. 'Mama'? Eh, not so much, I'm sorry to say.
I mean, 'mama' came along, of course. It always does. It's inevitable, I think. But, there was a long period there where I actually began to cringe a little, despite the fireworks rocketing across my guts, every time my little girl looked at me and cried out,"DADA!"
Now, with our son Henry, as my wife continues to set her pride aside for the sake of teaching each word equally, I'd like to report that I have tried a lot harder to keep whispering the word 'mama' at him. Even first thing in the morning, when I am swapping out the ten-pounder pee-pee janitor mop sagging off his little hips for a new diaper, I will look in his eyes and tell him,"Hey Hank, say 'Mama!…C'mon you can say it, buddy! Say 'MAMA'!"
Then, he will look at me, his tired brown eyes coming alive with new morning spark. He will bore his eyeballs into mine and grin his giant nubby-tooth grin and he will speak his word just as the 'mama' that I uttered is still ringing in the air.
"DA-DA!," he cries.
And what a wondrous pickle to find myself in.
Part of me is elated that he is always saying my name, always ready to fire off a couple happy rounds of dear old dad. But then part of me is feeling kind of bad for Monica, you know? I want her to get some name love, too. I really do.
But, it just ain't happening yet. And the proof is in the digital pudding, ya'll
Here's Henry, this week. This is exactly what I am talking about. Poor mama. Then, below that, is a couple of year ago…when Violet started talking her first words.
You can also find Serge on his personal blog, Thunder Pie.
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More from Serge:
25 Super-Cool Baby Keepsakes For New Dads!
The Littlest Victory: A Tale Of Potty Training With Dinosaurs
First Best Friend: Dads, Daughters, And Magical Dogs
Dad Tats: The Tattoos of Fatherhood
The Top 15 Mens Fashion Fails
14 Reasons Why My Kids Are Smarter Than Congress
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Some being by the name of Kari Laine managed to piece together the
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> Timing cached reads: Â* 1330 MB in Â*2.00 seconds = 665.20 MB/sec
> Timing buffered disk reads: Â* 88 MB in Â*3.00 seconds = Â*29.31 MB/sec
Mine which are scsi (RAID 5) give me the following:
Timing cached reads: 1580 MB in 2.00 seconds = 789.81 MB/sec
Timing buffered disk reads: 108 MB in 3.07 seconds = 35.23 MB/sec
So I don't think your disk is slow, certainly compared to mine, but then
again my xSeries RAID controller is supposed to be slow - so they say. As
for VMWare I have 4 VMWare machines running on there, but all running some
flavour of Linux, and not windows. In saying that I have a pair of HT Xeons
running in there as well. I don't think it's slow on any VM that's running,
one of them is running Oracle 10GR2 and doing a very nice job of it too.
Have you checked out things like iostats, sar, mpsar, vmstat and the like?
Any errors in /var/log/messages which may point to something else?
I'm a dyslexic satanist, I worship the drivel... must be why I'm here


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If you thought promotional pens were boring, you've never explored the selection of creative writing instruments offered by ePromos! Forget basic pens and pencils – we offer a wide and colorful collection that's sure to entice users of all ages. Advertising is easy with cost-effective and attention-grabbing pencils, pens, styluses and gift sets inscribed with your business name. We go from plastic all the way up to high-quality expensive brand names. Browse by color, industry, price, and more to find just the right item to promote your brand.
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Retractable promotional pen with gel ink and intense color options.
Retractable promo pen with bold color lacquer finish barrel.
The new Parker IM Ballpoint Promotional Pen redefines affordable luxury in writing instruments with modern design and timeless finishes.
These twist action retractable stylus custom pens have both a ballpoint pen and a handy stylus in addition to eye-catching colors to make your brand stand out.


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Update: DISD reverses course on tryout fee for cheerleading and drill team, students to get refunds
Dallas ISD spokesman Jon Dahlander called to say that W.T. White High School's practice of charging students $5 to tryout for cheerleading and drill team is no more. The district had believed the practice was OK but now has reversed course. (See related blog post).
Students who paid the fee will receive a refund, Dahlander said.
"The state does not allow fees like that to be charged," Dahlander said. "We're discontinuing the practice at W.T. White. We're going to make sure schools in the district are aware of this."
Dahlander said the district consulted a Texas attorney general opinion to come to the conclusion that charging the fee was not authorized.
A community member concerned with the fee, and whether the money was properly accounted for, brought the issue to the attention of the Dallas Morning News.


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The New York Post reported Brad Ferro, 24, of Deer Park, Long Island, was knocked out in less than 30 seconds in a January "Clash in the Cage" fight. TMZ.com posted a video of the event.
Ferro was found guilty of assault of Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi at the Beachcomber Bar & Grill in Seaside Heights in August.
• Dec. 14: MTV Jersey Shore: Snooki punch pulled from episode
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NLC survey: Cities see further decline in revenue
October 1, 2012
The NLC's survey of city finance officers indicates that these pressures are prompting cities to eliminate personnel, postpone or cancel infrastructure projects, and reduce local services. The report also suggests that cities will continue to face budget challenges in 2013 as a result of stagnant markets, high unemployment, and expected federal budget cuts.
"This report demonstrates the difficult operating environment facing city officials," said NLC President Ted Ellis, the mayor of Bluffton, Ind. "Local leaders are paying their bills and working to create opportunities for growth in their communities."
The report does show some signs of local improvement. The proportion of city finance officers who said they are less able to meet their communities' needs than they were the previous year has declined from 57 percent in 2011 to 43 percent this year.
"While there are signs of improvement, it is still too early to say that cities have turned the corner," said Christopher Hoene, a co-author of the report and the director of the NLC's Center for Research and Innovation.
"The broader economy is still growing at a slow rate," Hoene added, "and housing values, income levels and consumer spending – the main determinant of tax receipts – are not improving significantly. It all points to a difficult 2013 for cities."
Three-quarters of finance officers who completed the survey cited health care costs, pension costs and infrastructure costs as major concerns. Also of concern were public safety demands, reduced federal and local aid, declining local taxes, and the declining health of their local economies.
The report can be downloaded at www.nlc.org.


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Nominations are being accepted for the Committee on the Status of Women's annual "Women of Excellence" program.
It celebrates "women of character, courage and commitment," aligning with the national theme observing Women's History Month.
Nominees will be selected based on their courage, vision and commitment to women and their contributions to the betterment of life on Maui, Molokai and Lanai.
Five Maui County women will be honored in the following categories:
* Young Woman of Promise (14 to 21 years old).
* Woman of Excellence (21 years and up).
* Unsung Hero.
* Honorary Historical Award (posthumous).
* Career Achievement.
Nomination forms are available at www.mauicounty.gov/csw under "Additional Information."
The deadline for nominations is 4 p.m. Feb. 7.
Nominees and winners will be recognized during a Women's History Month "Women of Excellence" awards presentation March 27. (The location has yet to be announced.)
"This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of the women who have helped shape Maui County," said Ann Arakawa, wife of Mayor Alan Arakawa. "Please take a moment to thank an exceptional woman you know by nominating her for one of the award categories. These women are role models for all of us, and it's important that we give them the recognition they deserve."
Last year's winners included Amber Kukuileiwilimomi Afelin, Young Woman of Promise; Vicki Soo Hoo, Woman of Excellence; Isla Young, Career Achievement; and Cecelia M. Romero, Unsung Hero.
For more information about this year's award program, call (808) 870-0053 or contact committee member Carol Reimann at email@example.com.


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The Indigo Girls to Perform at York's Pullo Center Oct. 19
American folk rock duo The Indigo Girls are set to perform on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at Penn State York's Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center). Tickets are on sale now at $47 and $32 for their 7:30 p.m. performance. Tickets can be purchased at The Pullo Center box office, online at http://www.pullocenter.yk.psu.edu/, Ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at (717) 505-8900.
It has been two decades since the Grammy award-winning Indigo Girls launched their career in 1987 with their independently released debut album Strange Fire. Now, after entertaining millions of fans with their 10 major-label studio albums, Emily Saliers and Amy Ray have come full circle with the independent release of their new two-CD album, Poseidon and the Bitter Bug, on their new label IG Recordings.
With a Grammy, six Grammy nominations and a legacy of releases and tours behind them, the Indigo Girls have outlasted many of their peers and forged their own way in the music business. They've always thought independently, and have always balanced their commitment to music and performing with an unwavering commitment to social, political, and environmental issues. Ray and Saliers don't just talk the talk; they walk the walk. In 1991, Ray and Saliers co-founded the nonprofit organization Honor the Earth to raise awareness and financial support for indigenous environmental justice, and over the years they have supported groups fighting for women's rights, civil rights for same-sex couples, the abolition of the death penalty, and voter registration.
Now with their own imprint, the Indigo Girls have come full circle; they've weathered the ups and downs of the music industry and come out with their musical vision and enthusiasm intact.
Visit The Pullo Center Web site at www.pullocenter.yk.psu.edu for more information on the free and ticketed programs offered throughout the year.


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quote GuugleyHell, I know The Supreme Extreme would get the spot in Loungin' one day, but didn't think it would be in cartoon form.Y'all need to check Loungin'. :>
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A diaphragm is a birth control device that blocks sperm from
fertilizing an egg. It is made of rubber and shaped like a dome. It fits inside
a woman's vagina and covers the
cervix (the opening of the uterus); a firm, flexible
rim keeps it in place. A diaphragm is always used with a sperm-killing cream or
jelly (spermicide) to prevent pregnancy.
With good care, a diaphragm
should last 1 to 2 years. You should be refitted for a diaphragm if you gain or
lose a lot of weight, have abdominal surgery, or have a baby.
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Clean Technica
Solar photovoltaic (PV) installations in the Americas more than doubled in the first half of 2012 (1H 2012) and will reach nearly 4.3 GW for the year. Solar PV installations rose more than 120% in the Americas in the first six months of 2012, according to IMS Research's latest quarterly report, to reach 1.7 GW. That compares to 750 MW in the 1H 2011.
Looking at the global picture, the German and Americas markets led growth in solar PV installations through June, with global installations exceeding 13 GW for the first time ever. IMS forecasts 3 GW of new solar PV capacity coming on-line for the full year, according to IMS' "Q3 PV Demand Report."


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This webinar which will take place on June 2, will cover the major ways to fund projects in blue economy and show how project promoters can combine different funding sources (EFSI, EMFF, H2020 etc).
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UNFSA Review Conference – A step forward towards the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, seas and marine resources
The Resumed Review Conference on the Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks (UNFSA) finished last Friday after one week of intensive negotiations at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 23rd to 27th May.
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Selection of members of the informal expert group on "Skills and career development in the Blue Economy" - Deadline extended
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Stone Brewing is known for its over-the-top, heavy-handed use of hops. But the brewery has shown its diversity by branching out to craft some interesting beers with non-traditional ingredients. Case in point is this collaboration with home brewer Ken Schmidt and Iron Fist Brewing Company from Vista, California. It boasts organically grown fresh mint leaves from Stone Brewing's farm located just nine miles down the road, chocolate made by SoCal artisan chocolatier ChocoVivo, along with a chocolate mint extract to bump up the mintiness. A stout is a perfect companion to chocolate, since the dark roasted fullness meshes with the rich flavors of cocoa. A fine balance of chocolate and mint is achieved here, with stout flavors of coffee and caramel also coming through, compliments of the dark roasted barley. Serve it at 50-55°F, as a colder temperature will mask the flavors of the specialty ingredients.
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Eastern North America (between Minnesota and Louisiana and between the Mississippi river.
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Meat, wild animals, fish and nuts (dear, turkey, and pecans).
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They did not have to move from place to place they could settle.
Why do you think weapons, tools and other objects were included in the mounds of the Adena
So you could use them in the afterlife.
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North Carolina held its second and final scrimmage of the spring on Wednesday afternoon in preparation for Saturday's spring game, and there was no question which side of the ball put on the better performance. "The defense dominated," Butch Davis said. "They are playing very fast [and] very physical. They are out-executing at this stage right now." (Inside Carolina)
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YOUNGSTOWN - Bells rang, feet stomped and voices united in celebration of one of the nation's most beloved civil rights leaders.
Parents and children were treated to songs and readings Thursday in commemoration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Harding Elementary School in Youngstown.
Children in kindergarten through fifth grade performed songs such as "My Father's House," "This Little Light," "Amazing Grace," "He Had a Dream" and other classics as parents and teachers enjoyed the spirited program.
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Music teacher Sarah Phillips plays the piano while second-grader JaSayia Evans sings Thursday during a performance honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Harding Elementary School in Youngstown.
The school also welcomed the Rev. Lewis W. Macklin II of Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in Youngstown as the special guest. Macklin, a Youngstown State University graduate, engaged the children with a comparison involving one of his favorite cartoons, Disney's "The Lion King."
Simba, Macklin said, was another type of king. He explained that Simba did not achieve greatness without the help of his friends, and King also had the help of friends, such as Rosa Parks and the Rev. Dr. Edward Nixon.
"Dr. King understood his purpose, his place," Macklin said.
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Noon to 6 p.m., YSU, Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center. The African Marketplace. Vendors from near and far present artistic creations, artifacts, books and jewelry. African culture will also be celebrated in music and dance, provided by the Harambee Youth Group of Youngstown.
He employed a quote from the movie, and said the same is true to life: "Never forget who you are," he said. "You have the ability to possess these same skills and talents."
Macklin warned children not to let themselves be judged by others. He said King's greatness was not predicated by what others thought, but by doing what is right.
"We honor Dr. King by doing things that are right," he said. "We have to come together as brothers and sisters."
King promoted peace and nonviolence in the 1950s and '60s and was instrumental in achieving equality for African-Americans in the United States. One of King's most famous speeches, "I Have a Dream," was given in 1963.
Today kicks off a monthlong celebration of Black History Month, with local events Saturday at the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library and Youngstown State University.


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This might be the best wedding present ever.
Abi Lingwood was celebrating her wedding with friends and family at a reception in the Stoke Park hotel in the U.K. on Sept. 13 when her groom, Daniel, 41, gave her some surprising news.
"My husband said to me Brad Pitt was at the bar and you have to come with me, so he dragged me across the hotel," the bride, 28, told the Maidenhead Advertiser. "I thought he was joking."
Pitt, 49 – who's shooting his new WWII film, Fury, at nearby Pinewood Studios – posed for a photo with the newlyweds.
"He said sure, no problem, and said congratulations and I hope you have had a great day," Lingwood revealed. "And he said I looked nice. He was really nice."
When the couple returned to their reception and told their friends what had happened, chaos ensued.
"The girls were going wild and mental, so Brad Pitt and the people he was with went upstairs to a room for their meeting," she said.
Lingwood, who ran into the father of six a second time the next morning, says her wedding was "amazing" and added that meeting Pitt topped off her special day.
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California voters will decide Tuesday if marijuana should be legalized in the Golden State for recreational purposes.
Former addict James Lambert is fighting the legalization of marijuana in his state through the organization Marijuana Harms Families. He said it is critical to stop weed from being legalized because he believes California would become the drug dealer for the entire country should the bill pass.
"I hope people will vote no on Prop 19 because if they don't, this state is going down the tubes very quickly," Lambert said.
With the election Nov. 2, Lambert said he is disappointed that more pastors aren't speaking out against the measure.
"Why are pastors in America skipping out?" he asked. "Most of the Protestant church is silent on this."
The latest statistics on marijuana use have Lambert and others concerned:
The California Police Chiefs Association are well aware of the statistics as they work the streets of California to keep citizens safe. Almost all police departments are against legalizing marijuana, saying it is difficult to detect.
In Sunset Beach, among the multimillion-dollar homes that overlook the ocean, are medical marijuana facilities or dispensaries. Some residents would like to see marijuana legalized, so they could earn much needed revenue from the sale of the product.
"It gives people the personal freedom they deserve," said one proponent of legalizing marijuana. "It also stimulates the economy which I really feel we could use in America right now, especially in California."
If the initiative passes, it would allow the drug to be sold in store and taxed, just like cigarettes.
But some officials say the revenue projections are overstated.
"The supporters of Prop 19, of course, advance some wildly over-inflated tax estimates," California Assemblyman Chuck DeVore said. "What they seem to forget is that cannabus grows naturally in North America. If it gets too high - (people) will just grow their own and the state won't get any tax money to speak of."
At the Richard Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, Calif., supporters of family values joined Advocates for Faith and Freedom during a fundraising event to push back the liberal agenda on marijuana.
"I've got four kids. I'm really concerned about what this is going to mean to our future generations believing that marijuana is just like another cigarette," said Robert Tyler, general counsel for the group.
Meanwhile, people like Lambert are hoping and praying California won't learn the hard way like the state of Alaska, who legalized marijuana in the 1980s. The Last Frontier State reversed its decision in 1990 when pot use among teens doubled.
"I'm passionate about it because I used it for several years," Lambert said. "I would be like the rest of these people who are strung out on pot for so many years."
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Designed specifically for the oil and gas industry, Greenleaf Corporation's expanded Ring Max line of ring groove tooling is suited for difficult to machine materials. Combined with the company's WG-300 or WG-600 whisker-reinforced ceramic inserts, the ring groove cutters can reduce cutting times from 30 min. to less than 1 min., the company says.
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This compilation features six top games from the Live Arcade on 360 as an alternative to buying them by download. The included titles are: Geometry Wars Retro Evolved, Wik: Fable of Souls, Outpost Kaloki X, Bejeweled 2 Deluxe, Hardwood Backgammon, and Texas Hold 'em. The package also includes a one month Live Gold subscription, and downloadable demos of three other Live Arcade games: Uno, Marble Blast Ultra, and Feeding Frenzy.
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Earlier this week, drugmaker Sanofi (NYSE: SNY ) won approval for its multiple sclerosis treatment Lemtrada in the European Union. While the drug has yet to get the green light in the U.S., it is a key addition to Sanofi's multiple sclerosis lineup, which also includes the oral medication Aubagio. But can the company compete with Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB ) and its recently launched MS medication Tecfidera? Analysts David Williamson and Max Macaluso discuss this market in the following video.
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A gust of wind caused a trash fire in Berks County to get out of hand Monday afternoon.
Firefighters were dispatched shortly after 2 p.m. for the report of a shed and field on fire at 32 Grange Rd. in Penn Township.
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World Water Day: Help Bring Clean Drinking Water to AllElizabeth Stark
World Water Day is an international three-day conference that will be focusing this year on urban water supplies. Initially established as a way to call attention to, and take action about the lack of clean drinking water in many parts of the world, the conference now serves as a jumping off point for water awareness, improvement, and conservation.
According to the WHO, more than 1 billion people worldwide do not have access to clean drinking water. This figure is astonishing, especially here in the US where almost everyone has access to clean drinking water straight from the tap. Perhaps the only good news in all this is that there are lots of relatively simple ways you can help.
Consider a donation to a charity working to bring potable water to those without. There are organizations like Water.org or Safe Water Network whose work has brought clean drinking water to thousands; there's also UNICEF's Tap Project, where restaurant diners donate $1 for every free glass of clean water they are served. And perhaps the easiest thing you can do is to be mindful of the water resources consumed by your household, and try to conserve where ever possible.
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The Army Corps of Engineers will demolish 14 townhouses along the 17th Street Canal starting at 10 a.m. today, according to officials.
The corps bought the condominiums in the Mariners Cove West subdivision in 2007 -- shortly after spending more than a year constructing a massive temporary pumping station practically on the back porches of the complex.
The agency was reluctant to buy the private properties at first, which are near the municipal marina and harbor. It eventually acknowledged that property values were devastated by their work and agreed to pay owners fair-market value for the condos. They also agreed to reimburse owners for the cost of relocating to comparable residences.
The largest of the condominiums was three stories and 3,000 square feet. The properties were estimated to be worth about $600,000 before Hurricane Katrina's storm surge breached the 17th Street Canal levee and flooded the entire complex.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers last month awarded a $497,000 contract to Garner Services, LLC, of New Orleans for the demolition. The work will expand the area needed for ongoing use of the interim gates and pumps.
The demolition is not associated with eventual construction of a permanent pump station now being planned, the corps said.


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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- July wedding is being planned by Diandra Mandile of Arden Heights and Gregory Desiano of Oakwood, who have announced their engagement.
The future bride is the daughter of Janet Mandile of Arden Heights and Billy Mandile of Tottenville. The bridegroom-to-be is the son of Teresa and Louis Desiano.
Miss Mandile is a graduate of St. Joseph Hill Academy, Arrochar. She is studying for a bachelor of science degree in education from the College of Staten Island, and is a paraprofessional with the Lavelle Preparatory Charter School in Bloomfield.
Mr. Desiano is a graduate of New Dorp High School and is a carpenter with Local 20 in Manhattan.


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Santa Barbara County Jail food remains unchanged
The Santa Barbara County jail will keep the same food service provider despite inmate complaints about bad food and the size of the servings.
Aramark Correctional Services, which took over food service at the jail last year has been the target of most of the complaints.
It has a seven year contract and was initially hired to save the county money. Despite the push back, in a 4-1 vote, the Board of Supervisors approved increasing Aramark's contract cost by 2.3 percent-- essentially a consumer price index increase. The board did express concerns and Supervisor Janet Wolf did not support the increase not only because of the quality of food complaints, but because she says the company is not living up to the initial goal of saving the county money. She says the increased cost fee could be spend on other needed resources.
Jail officials say the meals will stay the same and the service provider does meet all state standards.
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Officials: Driver faces charges after crashing into girl
7-year-old hit by car, seriously hurt
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A driver faces charges after speeding past a bus and hitting a 7-year-old girl, according to investigators.
Vanessa Perez was seriously inured at the intersection of Johnson Avenue and Ellison Parkway on Wednesday.
Investigators say Glenn McCarthy drove his van around the bus's safety arm and hit the girl.
McCarthy was arrested and charged with reckless driving.
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MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- A second suspect has been arrested in the Nov. 18 hit-and-run murder of Osterious Belser, according to Montgomery court records.
Cedric Jermaine Stokes, 25, of Montgomery was arrested Dec. 3 by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department. He is being held at the Montgomery County Detention Facility on $75,000 bond.
Montgomery Police charged Jeffery Lamarris Howard with murder in the same case on Nov. 27.
According to court documents, at around 10:20 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18 in the 100 block of Davis Drive, Belser was intentionally run over by a motor vehicle and suffered serious head trauma.
Belser was treated on the scene and transported to Baptist Hospital for further treatment. He was later airlifted to University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital where he died three days later from his injuries.
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As I stepped on the plane in Baltimore, I had no idea what my week would entail. I had made generalizations about what projects would be filling each day, but I had no idea the impact that each activity would have on my life.
I was part of a group of eight students and two advisers from CCBC who headed out to Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota for spring break. From the moment we arrived on the reservation, I knew that this spring break would be very different from any other. We became a part of a bigger mission that has been making a difference in Pine Ridge for over 15 years. The organization is called Re-Member and it is an outreach to the Oglala Lakota Nation on the Pine Ridge Reservation. We assimilated with two other school groups to form a larger team for the week. Everyday we were split into groups, and worked in the reservation to complete different projects.
The first project I participated in was building a deck for the front of a trailer. The family was using cinder blocks as steps from their doorway, and it was dangerous. Throughout the process of building, I learned how to use a power drill, and power saw. It was thrilling using such powerful instruments for the first time, especially since my new skills were essential to the completion of the project. While I was diligently working, I was able to mingle with the other students who were from Iowa and Washington D.C. It was inspiring and enjoyable being around so many others who had such a heart and willingness for service. Our crew for the day only had fifteen people, and we were able to finish the new deck within an hour and a half. We felt accomplished when we admired our completed deck (seen below):
Because we finished so quickly, our group was able to go back to the Re-Member headquarters and have a tasty lunch. We also made time for a surprise dance party in the kitchen to the famous song, "My Girl". The energy from the dance party revved us up for an afternoon of organizing. Our crew spent the rest of the day performing some "heavy-lifting" between two trailers in order to make room for more lumber supplies. Once the new lumber load arrived, we loaded the wood with an assembly line of people. Although the supplies were extremely heavy, no one quit. This determination was displayed throughout the week.
My second project of the week was quite unique because I was given the opportunity to go to the Porcupine Indian School on the reservation. I knew that this project would be extremely important because of the suicide rate on the reservation. The teen suicide rate is four times the national rate, and the average age that children commit suicide is at the age of ten.
As I was walking into the school, I knew it was my responsibility to shed light onto these kids. However, the children surprised me because they already had genuine hope within themselves. They were talkative and spunky, and I was in awe of their brilliance. The kindergarten students were not only learning the English language, but they were learning their native Lakota language, too. However, there was an underlying urgency for each child to get noticed. They were competing for my attention, and yearning for affection. They wanted to know my name, hug me, play with my hair and sit with me at lunch. I felt so admired by these loving children. All I wanted to do was express to them how special they all were. I didn't want to leave without each one of them knowing that they were cared about. I wanted them to know that they had a wonderful future ahead of them.
I was feeling like my goal wasn't a possibility, until one little girl came up to me and asked me, "Have you forgotten me yet?" and "Do you remember me?". This particular little girl not only talked to me all day long, but dragged me to sit with her at lunch. I basically was with her the entire day, and her question caught me off guard. I replied, "of course I remember you!". She then smiled at me fondly and said, "I know your name is Jennifer…and I'm never, ever going to forget you". My heart melted in that very moment, and I knew for at least one child I had made a difference. This day was one of the best days of my life and because of my experiences at the Porcupine School, I want to commit to helping the native children on the reservation. They are the future of the Lakota nation and they are sacred beings. My first step to helping is to write to that one very special little girl to remind her that she has not been forgotten even though I'm thousands of miles away. The picture below is the team who was able to go to the Porcupine School:
My third and final project of the week was building bunk bed parts. This day was tedious and very different from the rest of the work days. As a crew, we weren't able to see the direct impact our work was having on the natives. However, seeing the native children the day before gave me the fortitude needed for this project.
Many children on the reservation sleep on the floor every night and have never had a restful night of sleep in their lives. We were assisting Re-Member by making the parts that they would then assemble into bunk beds throughout the reservation. I had the exciting job of painting for the morning, and sanding in the afternoon. The day was filled with conversation among the crew, and I was able to learn many things about the people I was working beside. It made our project meaningful as we bonded over painting a ladder for a bunk bed. Overall, we made enough parts for ten bunk beds, and it was wonderful knowing that each bunk bed would be going to a deserving home. This is two of us painting the bottom of a bunk bed:
Although I only shared three projects, there were several other parts to this trip. Every night we had the pleasure of listening to native speakers and we even got to hear some of them sing. I felt so honored that they considered us part of their family, and passionately told us of their trials and tribulations. They opened our eyes and showed us history through their point of view. It was overwhelming learning about the hardships they faced when the Europeans came into their native land. They have clung to their faith in the great spirit and are strong people.
After hearing the true stories of the Wounded Knee Massacre and the Indian boarding schools, I want to help make their culture thrive. It's chilling to know that our European ancestors treated the natives like savages and had no remorse for the killings they performed. They stripped the natives of their culture and forced them to become more like them.
We were able to visit the actual site of the Wounded Knee Massacre, and the feeling of being in that location was unreal. It was a real event that happened, and nothing was done to stop it. When I was able to walk through the Wounded Knee cemetery, my heart was filled with so much sorrow. I saw all of the names of those who were killed during the Massacre, as well as other natives who have died at such a young age. This was a pivotal moment for me during my week at Pine Ridge because it made me work harder and strive to learn more.
As a group, we were submersed into the beauty of the native land and the Lakota culture. We were given a special pass to experience something so delicate and sacred. The whole week was emotionally and physically grueling as we were challenged to reach our full capacity in life. I was ignorant of what happened in this nation in the past, and I was embarassed that I didn't even know that Indian reservations existed before being selected for this trip. I left the reservation with an obligation to spread the knowledge I have gained of the Lakota people, and to make a difference in this nation for the natives. The Lakota people put their faith in us, and we made a promise to them when they spoke to us with such honesty and passion.
At home in Baltimore, I feel like I'm in a different world. I have cell phone service, internet and an abundance of food. These were all things that I lived without for one week, and it helped me to be present in every moment. I wouldn't trade my spring break for anything in the world. I grew as a person, and as a woman. My memories will last a lifetime, and won't be forgotten because I'm going to incorporate them into my every day life. I will remember the Lakota nation and hope to revisit my new friends often.
The most important Lakota phrase
"Mitakuye Oyasin"
If you are interested in learning more about the Lakota nation and Re-Member's efforts in Pine Ridge Indian Reservation visit www.re-member.org
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People are vocal about tipping in America. While many people don't think twice about the custom of tipping for good service, others question its value. Some of the complaints we've heard include:
- Tip jars are far too prevalent.
- Receipts from restaurants and taxi cabs list pre-printed suggested tip amounts beginning at 20% and increasing to 25%, 30% and higher. Whatever happened to 15%?
- Paying a hairstylist $200 for a cut and color is one thing, but forking over an additional $40 tip feels wrong. My hair stylist makes more per hour that I do, yet I should still give her a tip?
- It just doesn't make sense to me to tip a sommelier 20% of the cost of the wine. Isn't it the same amount of effort to uncork a bottle of wine, regardless of the cost?
- A massage is an expensive luxury, and I'm supposed to tip 20% on top of the hourly rate?
- Where will it stop? In five years will I be paying 40% in gratuities?
Is tipping in America Broken? Does it need to be fixed? Which statement below best describes your opinion about the future of tipping in America?
- Tipping has always been part of our culture and will remain so. The amount of the tip is always up to the customer. People just like to complain. (51%, 277 Votes)
- Ban tipping and increase prices if necessary to account for fair wages and the assurance of good service. (25%, 139 Votes)
- If tipping expectations continue to rise, I will stop tipping or change my habits to avoid situations that require me to tip. (20%, 110 Votes)
- The current "tip rage" is due to the economic downturn, and will blow over when people start to recover financially. (4%, 20 Votes)
Total Voters: 546
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Downturn In Fast Forward
Business is making instant cuts. Will that help or hurt?
When its personal-computer sales headed south three years ago, Gateway Computer was bushwhacked. The San Diego company scrambled to cut production, but still ended up with bulging inventories. They took months to work off and left a big blot on Gateway's bottom line. Seared by the experience, the company invested heavily in a monitoring system that allows it to track sales at its Web site and 785 stores with only a two-hour delay.
So at the start of last year's holiday season, when business suddenly slumped again, Gateway quickly got in touch with its 275 worldwide suppliers and shut off their spigots. The result: a modest increase in inventories that has taken weeks, not months, to bring back in line.
Welcome to the just-in-time downturn. Armed with the latest in information technology--and unrelenting pressure from Wall Street to keep profits up--many of Corporate America's manufacturers are reacting with lightning speed to the sudden slowdown in sales over the last few months. But up-to-the-minute inventory control is only part of the story. Ford, Amazon.com, Gillette, and a multitude of others have been just as fast to make sizable workforce cutbacks. Indeed, throughout the economy, companies are using the near-instantaneous availability of information about incoming orders to rapidly trim jobs, close excess plant capacity, and cut spending on computers and other equipment. Never before have companies been so able--or so willing--to respond this quickly to a slowdown.
And that hair-trigger response is changing the very nature of the downturn under way in the U.S. As the economy has downshifted from 5.2% growth in the first half of last year to a virtual standstill in the current quarter, production cuts, layoffs, and capital-spending reductions that used to be spread over months are occurring in weeks, intensifying the slowdown
All of which may be a mixed blessing. Clearly, such rapid response time has let companies get their costs under control much faster than in previous downturns. Collectively, though, the quick cutbacks have helped turn the expected soft landing into a sudden, sickening plummet to near-zero growth. That drop-off, in turn, puts added stress on managers as they struggle with deteriorating business conditions and attempt to gauge future demand.
Now the question is whether the speed with which the brakes have been applied to output and spending will ultimately help or hurt the recovery. The good news: The rapid-fire production and payroll cuts should bring inventories more quickly into line. That could make for a speedy turnaround once excess goods get sold off. Some are still optimistic. "I wouldn't get nervous until you start to see unemployment go up," says Sun Microsystems Inc.'s CEO Scott G. McNealy. The bad news: All the corporate bloodletting could lead to more cutbacks, as the timely response to business conditions sends the already stalled economy into a complete seizure.
If the steady flow of corporate-layoff announcements and bad economic news drowns consumer confidence, the economy could be in for rougher times. Consumers may well curb spending even more, triggering another round of corporate cutbacks, and pummeling retailers. "The technology is there [for managing production], but you still have human emotions," says Daniel R. Dimicco, CEO of Nucor Corp., the country's largest steelmaker. "You still have people, and people can panic and make bad decisions."
The classic downturn based on overproduction and a build-up in inventory is "V"-shaped. In response, companies trim output to bring inventories in line, then ramp up later as demand starts to pick up. So far, there's no reason to think that inventories will behave any differently this time, albeit more rapidly.
What's not clear, though, is how the new just-in-time management of payrolls and capital spending will affect the shape of the upturn in the overall economy. When demand perks up, will companies be as quick to pad payrolls and increase capital spending as they have been to cut them back? That depends in part on how clear the signals of a turn are. The uncertainty has top execs at Ford poring over everything from daily sales numbers to real-time feedback from Internet chat rooms. "When you have this month-to-month volatility, it creates a certain level of anxiety. You've got to really pay attention," explains George Pipas, director of sales analysis at Ford.
Pessimists argue that productivity-driven companies will be slow to rehire workers because doing so would eat into their bottom line. They also contend that companies have invested so much money in plants and equipment over the past five years that they won't turn the tap back on quickly. If they are right, then the economy could be in for an extended period of little or no growth.
Optimists, including Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, believe the economy will avoid the worst and recover in the second half of the year. The Fed chief has been encouraged by signs that consumer confidence may be stabilizing after its steep slide in December. But he realizes that confidence needs further nurturing.
THE FED'S MEDICINE. Greenspan & Co. are betting that the strengths of the New Economy's production will win out. Not only will companies rebuild inventories once demand stabilizes, they will also increase spending on computers and other efficiency-enhancing equipment so as to boost productivity and profits. And they'll take on more workers, in part by utilizing the temporary help agencies and other contract companies that have become a hallmark of the New Economy. The process will be helped, of course, by the Fed's own brand of just-in-time monetary management--rapid and repeated interest-rate cuts--and the new Administration's tax package. "The U.S. economy will be back to rather robust growth in the second half," Federal Reserve Bank of New York President William J. McDonough told reporters on Feb. 5.
Perhaps. But for now, much of the news belies predictions of a rapid recovery. In an announcement that stunned investors, Cisco Systems, the bellwether maker of network systems for the Web, said on Feb. 6 its inventory ballooned 29% in the second quarter, to $2.53 billion, after a massive 59% increase in the first. Worse, Cisco CEO John T. Chambers said the company's troubles won't be over until, at the earliest, the third quarter. "I believe we are in at least a six-month slowdown," he told analysts on the earnings call.
That's ominous news for both the tech industry and the economy as a whole. Cisco's hypergrowth management style undoubtedly played a role in its difficulties as it continued to buy parts and add workers well after its inventories began to build. But with a client base that spans both the Old and New Economies, its stumble hints at a broader slowdown.
Just as critical are the acute inventory problems plaguing the auto industry. To bring stocks of unsold cars in line in the first quarter, General Motors is slashing output by 21%, Ford by 15%, and DaimlerChrysler by almost 27%. But experts say more trimming is needed. "We think there will still have to be cuts [in production] in the second quarter," says Scott Sprinzen, head of the automotive ratings team at Standard & Poor's.
Meanwhile companies are also reducing payrolls. The Commerce Dept. said on Feb. 7 that productivity grew by a surprisingly robust 2.4% in the fourth quarter. A key reason: Hours worked dropped 1.1%, as companies apparently cut back sharply on the use of contract workers and freelancers. And now, with the economy continuing to slide, layoffs are up sharply as managements hack away at permanent payrolls, too.
DOWNWARD SPIRAL. Capital spending will be even more crucial. Everywhere, long-term spending plans are also coming under the ax. Corporate outlays on equipment and software fell at an annual rate of nearly 5% in the fourth quarter and look likely to drop even more in the current quarter. Indeed, Cisco's Chambers says he's been told by some of the company's manufacturing customers that they will spend just one-third of what they originally thought they would this year. If such spending remains flat, the economy will clearly have trouble rebounding even if inventories are brought under control.
Already, companies are managing capital budgets as aggressively as inventories. Timken Co., a maker of bearings and alloy steels based in Canton, Ohio, nominally plans to spend as much this year on capital outlays as it did last year--$160 million. Ultimately, though, it could spend less. CEO W.R. Timken Jr. says the company is laying out cash at a slower rate, waiting to see which way the economy is headed for the latter half of the year. "We are going to short the first quarter," he says. Only if he senses that the economy has turned will he accelerate the spending later in the year.
Multiply that by the thousands of CEOs who are making spending decisions, and it's easy to see how such cutbacks could lead to a vigorous downward spiral. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. has also built what company officials call "flex" into its capital-spending plans. It already intends to cut spending by $100 million this year, to $1.65 billion, including operating leases. But another $100 million reduction is possible if the economy heads downward. "We've learned that when you see signs you don't like, you take actions," says Burlington Northern spokesman Richard Russack.
So where does that leave the economy? On a knife's edge. Companies and consumers are nervously wondering what comes next. While the Fed's two January rate cuts may have lifted corporate and consumer confidence, there's still a clear risk that the just-in-time machinations of the New Economy could yet lead to a just-in-time recession.


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Snack Moves
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SUMMIT — The Woodhouse Day Spa, at 420 Springfield Ave., Summit, held it's grand opening on Saturday, Feb. 8, with Mayor Ellen Dickson cutting the ribbon.
Owners Madhuri and Veeren Reddy were on hand to greet guests who came to check out the spa and take advantage of the mini-services offered that day.
The spa takes up two floors of the building. There was a special runner outside running from the sidewalk to the front door. Inside there's a beautiful lobby, filled today with bite-sized snacks from three local businesses, The Eatery, Sweet Nothings and Edible Arrangements.
Beyond the lobby, on the first floor, is a room where patrons can have manicures and pedicures, as well as a room for various massages and facials. Upstairs, there are various treatment rooms, including a "wet" room, with a bath, a couples room and a quiet room, with a "fireplace," where people can sit and chat or just relax.
Madhuri said she had two favorite treatments at the spa, ones she would enjoy at least once a week, the minkyti facial and the shirodhara scalp massage, known as "The Soma" when combined with reflexology.
The Woodhouse is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. To learn more, visit the website.


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Voltmeter with a null detector, Function Generator, Pulse Generator, Spectrum
Analyzer, Digital Sampling Oscilloscope, Wattmeter, Phase Meter
and Complex Impedance Bridge. These internal instruments cover the frequency range
from dc (10mHz for the ac instruments) to more than 2MHz.
Each of these internal instruments may be used independently or in an
internally correlated fashion. By selecting the internal Function Generator and the two
Voltmeters, the user can obtain dual gain-phase data for two outputs of any network he is
testing. This is particularly useful for making Bode plots to check the stability of
networks having feedback. These plots can be displayed in several formats using the
oscilloscope capability of the Model 2505. Because of the floating inputs, the
measurements can be made across network components with neither side connected to ground.
The Spectrum Analyzer feature can be used to observe the harmonic content
of complex, periodic input signals. This proves to be especially useful for examining
current waveforms to ensure that they do not exceed the requirements placed on harmonics.
As a true rms Wattmeter, the Model 2505 is ideally suited to measure core
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and many other devices operating at higher frequencies. It also performs exceptionally
well with measurements at 50Hz or 60Hz.
The Complex Impedance Bridge function permits the user to measure
Resistance, Inductance and Capacitance at frequencies from dc (Resistance only) to 2MHz.
Secondary functions such as Q (quality factor), D (dissipation factor), and ESR
(equivalent series resistance) can also be measured over the same frequency range.
Data are presented on an orange, vacuum luminescent display either in
tabular form or in a swept graphical form, e.g., an amplitude vs. frequency plot for a
linear network. The tabular form comprises a list of the frequencies with their
corresponding amplitudes. A zoom function permits the user to enlarge items of interest on
the display.
Typical Displays
Voltmeter (Magnified)
Gain vs. Frequency
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Jared is a professor of geography at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is the author of Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed and the widely acclaimed Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies, which won him a Pulitzer Prize as well as Britain's 1998 Rhone-Poulenc Science Book Prize.
Jared is the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship (Genius Award); research prizes and grants from the American Physiological Society, National Geographic Society, and Zoological Society of San Diego; and many teaching awards and endowed public lectureships. In addition, he has been elected a member of all three of the leading national scientific/academic honorary societies—National Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and American Philosophical Society.
His field experience includes numerous expeditions to New Guinea and neighboring islands to study ecology and evolution of birds; the rediscovery of New Guinea's long-lost golden fronted bowerbird; and other field projects in North America, South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. As a conservationist, he devised a comprehensive plan, almost all of which was implemented, for Indonesian New Guinea's national park system. He has also taken part in numerous field projects for the World Wildlife Fund. He is a founding member of the board of the Society of Conservation Biology and a member of the board of directors of World Wildlife Fund/USA and Conservation International.
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Waiting for Heaven
But wait! What if we've got it backward? To revisit that waiting-goes-both-ways thing: Instead of us waiting on God, what if God is waiting on us?
John Dominic Crossan poses that question in his book The Power of Parable. He notes something that's obvious: Jesus could be very impatient. He wasn't one to just sit back and wait for things to change. As Crossan sums it up: "You have been waiting for God, he said, while God has been waiting for you. No wonder nothing is happening. You want God's intervention, he said, while God wants your collaboration. God's kingdom is here, but only insofar as you accept it, enter it, live it, and thereby establish it."
There's so much to be done — what's important is to do it now. This moment is a gift. This opportunity to love someone else is too precious to waste.
If all we do is sit and wait for things to change, then we're like people trapped in a perpetual state of Advent. We never get to our own Christmas morning. We do nothing more than wait.
And all the while, someone is waiting on us.


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Linux Articles
An Open Source Strike?
Many Debian developers denounced the Dunc-Tank proposal.
Ubuntu in Kurdish!
Ubuntu Linux has been translated into Kurdish!
Brief Clip from a Great WorldChanging.com Post
LinuxChix Africa manages to shatter two stereotypes at the same time: the idea that women aren't interested in free/open source software development; and the idea that women in Africa are bound to traditional cultural roles.
Linux Overview
If you are new to Linux, this may help to explain a lot of the confusion in your head about the numerous versions of the platform.
Tux is dead-ish
Alas, just before their 21st issue, they have just announced that they are closing down.
Wanted: An open-source, user-centered touchscreen platform
Fundamentally I think that touch is intimate and intuitive, and clearly touchable interfaces have incredible potential, especially for the folks that haven't been brow-beaten into adapting to 20th-century conventions of computer interfaces like the QWERTY keyboard.


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Hadron wrote:
> Ian Hilliard <email@example.com> writes:
>> Hadron wrote:
>>>> I choose the OS based on the requirements and constraints. My
>>>> requirement is to have a reliable OS with good support for
>>>> off-the-shelf hardware, that is safe in uncontrolled environments.
>>>> Linux meets those requirements and meets them well.
>>>> Ian
>>> Which "off the shelf HW" could you not get working with Windows?[/color]
>> Windows fails the "safe in uncontrolled environments" criteria.
>> Ian[/color]
> You did not answer the question. Now define a controlled environment.[/color]
I answered the question. You just chose to play dumb.
A controlled environment is one, such as a corporate environment where all
access to the network is limited to only a couple of services, which are
then filtered. Mail is filtered to stop virus mails from being received.
The computers are locked down to limit which software is permitted to be
run. Access to the internet is only through a filtering proxy to stop
Internet Explorer from being a virus funnel. USB is disabled to stop
infections from USB sticks.
In other words, all the things that corporations have to do to stop their
machines joining the ranks of the Windows Zombies which flood the web.