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First impression on unpacking the Q702 test unit was the solid feel and clean, minimalist styling.
For work use, Microsoft Word and Excel programs pre-installed on the device are adequate for preparing short documents.
The Fujitsu LifeBook UH574 allowed for great mobility without being obnoxiously heavy or clunky. Its twelve hours of battery life did not disappoint.
The screen was particularly good. It is bright and visible from most angles, however heat is an issue, particularly around the Windows button on the front, and on the back where the battery housing is located.
My first impression after unboxing the Q702 is that it is a nice looking unit. Styling is somewhat minimalist but very effective. The tablet part, once detached, has a nice weight, and no buttons or switches are located in awkward or intrusive positions.


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Myosotis (pron.: /ˌmaɪ.əˈsoʊtɪs/;[1] from the Greek: "mouse's ear", after the leaf) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae (or Cynoglossum family)[2] that are commonly called Forget-me-nots. Its common name was calqued from the French, ne m'oubliez pas and first used in English in c. 1532. Similar names and variations are found in many languages.
Description [edit]
There are approximately 50 species in the genus, with much variation. Most have small, (1 cm diameter or less) flat, 5-lobed blue, pink or white flowers with yellow centers, growing on scorpioid cymes. They bloom in spring. Leaves are alternate. Popular in gardens, Forget-me-nots prefer moist habitats and where they are not native, they have escaped to wetlands and riverbanks. They can tolerate partial sun and shade.
Forget-me-nots may be annual or perennial plants. Their root systems are generally diffuse. Their seeds are found in small, tulip-shaped pods along the stem to the flower. The pods attach to clothing when brushed against and eventually fall off, leaving the small seed within the pod to germinate elsewhere. Seeds can be collected by putting a piece of paper under the stems and shaking them. The seed pods and some seeds will fall out.
They are widely distributed. Many Myosotis species are endemic to New Zealand, though it is likely that the genus originated in the Northern Hemisphere.[3] One or two European species, especially the Wood Forget-me-not, Myosotis sylvatica have been introduced into most of the temperate regions of Europe, Asia and America. Myosotis scorpioides is also known as scorpion grass due to the spiraling curve of its inflorescence. Myosotis alpestris is the state flower of Alaska.
Forget-me-nots are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Setaceous Hebrew Character.
Other plants called forget-me-not [edit]
The Chatham Islands forget-me-not belongs to a related genus, Myosotidium.
Folklore and legend [edit]
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In a German legend, God named all the plants when a tiny unnamed one cried out, "Forget-me-not, O Lord!" God replied, "That shall be your name."[4]
Henry IV adopted the flower as his symbol during his exile in 1398, and retained the symbol upon his return to England the following year.[4]
In 15th-century Germany, it was supposed that the wearers of the flower would not be forgotten by their lovers. Legend has it that in medieval times, a knight and his lady were walking along the side of a river. He picked a posy of flowers, but because of the weight of his armour he fell into the river. As he was drowning he threw the posy to his loved one and shouted "Forget-me-not." It was often worn by ladies as a sign of faithfulness and enduring love.
Remembrance [edit]
Prior to becoming the tenth province of Canada in 1949, Newfoundland (then a separate British Dominion) used the Forget-me-not as a symbol of remembrance of that nation's war dead. This practice is still in limited use today, though Newfoundlanders have adopted the Flanders Poppy as well.
Freemasons began using the flower in 1926 as a symbol well known in Germany as message not to forget the poor and desperate. Many other German charities were also using it at this time. In later years, by a handful of Masons, it was a means of recognition in place of the square and compass design. This was done across Nazi occupied Europe to avoid any danger of being singled out and persecuted. The symbol of the forget-me-not in modern Masonry has become more prevalent and exaggerated claims about the use of the symbol are often made in order to promote sales of bumper stickers of the symbol. [5] Today it is an interchangeable symbol with Freemasonry and some also use the Forget-me-not to remember those masons who were victimized by the Nazi regime.[6] In English Freemasonry it is more commonly now worn to remember those that have died as a symbol that you may be gone but not forgotten.
Literature [edit]
Henry David Thoreau wrote, "The moose-ear forget-me-not, Myosotis laxa, has now extended its racemes very much, and hangs over the edge of the brook. It is one of the most interesting minute flowers. It is the more beautiful for being small and unpretending; even flowers must be modest."[7]
In his 1947 long poem "Notes Toward a Supreme Fiction," Wallace Stevens mentions the forget-me-not, using its scientific Greek-derived name:
- It observes the effortless weather turning blue
- And sees the myosotis on its bush.
Keith Douglas, 1920–1944, wrote his poem "Vergissmeinnicht" (Forget-me-not) about a dead German soldier in World War II whose body is found by the poet with a photograph of his girl with her words written "Steffi. Vergissmeinnicht" but it's not believed by some people.[citation needed]
Selected species [edit]
- Myosotis alpestris - Alpine Forget-me-not
- Myosotis arvensis - Field Forget-me-not
- Myosotis asiatica - Asiatic Forget-me-not
- Myosotis azorica - Azores Forget-me-not
- Myosotis caespitosa - Tufted Forget-me-not
- Myosotis decumbens
- Myosotis discolor - Changing Forget-me-not
- Myosotis latifolia - Broadleaf Forget-me-not
- Myosotis laxa - Tufted Forget-me-not, Bay Forget-me-not
- Myosotis maritima - Maritime Forget-me-not, endemic to the archipelago of the Azores[8]
- Myosotis nemorosa
- Myosotis ramosissima - Early Forget-me-not
- Myosotis scorpioides - True Forget-me-not
- Myosotis secunda - Creeping Forget-me-not
- Myosotis sicula - Jersey Forget-me-not
- Myosotis stricta
- Myosotis sylvatica - Wood Forget-me-not
- Myosotis verna - Spring Forget-me-not
- Myosotis venosa
- Myosotis forsteri
References [edit]
- ^ "Myosotis". Oxford English Dictionary (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press. September 2005.
- ^ Lowe's package label
- ^ "The origins and evolution of the genus Myosotis". Sciencedirect.com.
- ^ a b Sanders, Jack. The Secrets of Wildflowers: A Delightful Feast of Little-Known Facts, Folklore, and History. Globe Pequot, 2003. ISBN 1-58574-668-1. ISBN 978-1-58574-668-2.
- ^ "Das Vergissmeinnicht". Retrieved 4 July 2011.
- ^ Virtual-loi.co.uk
- ^ Thoreau, Henry David; Blake, Harrison Gray Otis; Emerson, Ralph Waldo; Sanborn, Franklin Benjamin (1884), The Writings of Henry David Thoreau (vol 6), p. 109 Unknown parameter
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- ^ Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e do Mar (2008), Plantas Endémicas dos Açores: Guia da Ilha do Faial, p.8; Flowering between April and June, the maritima is herbaceous from drought coastal zone, but below 150 meters altitudes.
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September 12, 2011 WIC Update
SUBJECT 1: Void Redeemed Food Instruments
SEMINARS and CONFERENCES: October 2011 MWA Workshop
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Nutritionist or Dietitian-Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center-Kansas City
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Breastfeeding Peer Counselor-Samuel U. Rodgers WIC Clinic-Lexington
Void Redeemed Food Instruments: Food Instruments voided in MOWINS, returned to the participant and then redeemed have been identified as a State Audit issue. This needs to change—no more void redeemed.
According to Missouri WIC Scope of Work Section 4.0 and WOM ER# 3.06400, any Local WIC Provider (LWP) who fails to properly handle and account for Voided Food Instruments (FIs) may be billed for the redeemed value of those food instruments. As a result of a USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) management evaluation finding, the State WIC Office must reimburse USDA FNS for FIs found to be inappropriately issued resulting in double issuance of WIC benefits to participants.
FIs which have been keyed as VOID in the MOWINS data system and subsequently redeemed are now reported to Local WIC Providers (LWPs). Reports are posted to Crystal Reports on the first day of each month. LWPs may view and print by entering the agency number and month. Beginning October 1, 2011 the State WIC Office will be requesting reimbursement from LWPs for any Voided FIs that are redeemed inappropriately. If you have questions, please contact your District Technical Assistance staff.
(ONE ATTACHMENT-Amount each agency would have owed in 2010 from non federal funds)
SEMINARS and CONFERENCES:
October 2011 MWA Workshop: The Missouri WIC Association 2011 Biennial Workshop will be October 25th and 26th at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City. The registration fee is $150 per person with registration to be completed online at http://mowica.org. Attached is the tentative Workshop agenda with the Opening session beginning at 1:00pm on October 25th and Closing at 12:00pm on October 26th. A block of rooms have been reserved on first come first served basis at Capitol Plaza Hotel (1-800-338-8088) for this event. Please contact the hotel directly mentioning the Missouri WIC Association (MWA) to make room reservations, room rate is $81.00 (single or double). This block of rooms will be held until midnight on 9/24/2011.
Questions or to Contact Us: If you have further questions or concerns please feel free to check out our contact list on our web site to contact your local MWA representative or Jim Wheaton, MWA President, at (816) 404-9745 or Lynn Sojka, MWA Vice-President, at (314) 615-8370.
We will be looking forward to visiting with you and planning the future of Missouri WIC Association. (ONE ATTACHMENT)
Missouri WIC Association Board & Committee Members
WIC Positions
JOB OPPORTUNITY - Nutritionist or Dietitian-Samuel U. Rodgers-Kansas City: Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center is looking for a full time Nutritionist or Dietitian for our WIC Department. This position will work out of two locations at the Main site and at our North Clinic. See our website at www.rodgershealth.org for job requirements. Email your resume to firstname.lastname@example.com, fax to (816) 474-4914 or apply in person at 825 Euclid Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64124.
JOB OPPORTUNITY - Breastfeeding Peer Counselor-Samuel U. Rodgers-Lexington
3 hours per week; 1 hour is mandatory on Thursday's: Samuel U. Rodgers WIC Clinic in Lexington, MO is looking for a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor who will work with WIC team members to encourage and support breastfeeding among WIC participants. This position will counsel pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers by telephone and in the WIC office at scheduled intervals; teach prenatal and breastfeeding classes with approved lesson plan provided by the health center. Current or previous enrollment in WIC preferred. Position requires three days of training to become a peer counselor. Fax resume to (816) 474-4914 or email resume to firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Esky Band Boosters get a boost
This week's bouquets go to:
From the Esky Band Boosters
"We would like to extend a 'thanks' to all who attended and supported our recent pancake dinner. Your generous support of the dinner enables the Band Boosters to help foster and support all students involved in Esky band programs! A special thank you to those parents and volunteers who helped make the dinner such a huge success."
From St. Vincent de Paul of Gladstone Food Pantry:
"We would like to thank Community of Christ Church for hosting the soup and sandwich dinners. We would also like to thank all the churches that have sponsored different monthly dinners. The Community of Christ Church has given St. Vincent de Paul over $10,000. The last dinner of the year will be held on March 4 at the Community of Christ Church, 1022 Wisconsin Ave., Gladstone, from 5-6:30 p.m. All are welcome."
From Shirley Maki:
"This is to acknowledge an act of kindness. To the young couple who bought my dinner at the Stonehouse on Feb. 15, a special thank you. My husband and I used to try to go to the Stonehouse once a month when we got our check. I reminisce now of days gone by – alone. I want you to know I appreciate your kindness very much. Thank you. Sorry I didn't get to meet you."
From Right to Life of Delta County:
"Special thanks go out to each and everyone who made a difference for life by supporting our annual January appeal. Thanks also to the groups and churches which held the March for Life and reception, Respect Life prayer service, the Rally for Life, and all those who witnessed for life with their prayers, letters, phone calls, and emails and all those who made the bus trip to Washington D.C. to take part in the annual March for Life. May God bless you all for your efforts to help build a culture of life!"
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We identify our bouquet recipients in one of two ways: from Daily Press news pages and from nominations sent in by our readers.
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Unmotivated to Run? Read This. - Page 3
I Can't Stick with This Workout
When you feel this way, it's time to apply coping strategies. If you are giving 100 percent in a track workout, the concept of doing another one or another five repetitions can be daunting. When you reach that level of pain, the body wants to flee the scene and hide under the bleachers. So here are some tips for you when the lactic acid is pumping and you are doubled over, afraid to look at your watch and see that you have to start running really, really fast in a mere five seconds.
Focus on the number of repeats you are going to do. As you go deeper into your plan and as your fitness improves, you are going to do more repeats in each subsequent session.
If you need to do one or two more repeats than last session, then give yourself some forgiveness on your goal pace. A good rule of thumb is an additional five seconds in a mile repeat session, but go ahead and come up with your own "zone of forgiveness." The more experienced you get with track workouts, the better you will know your body and how much time to give yourself.
If you are attempting more repetitions than you've done before, try going to a track to do the workout where you can get the pace feedback you need at 200m intervals. Bear in mind, this instant feedback may run counter to the over- all "run by feel" approach that this book espouses, but there are some special cases, like this one, when checking your watch to make sure you are on target is allowable.
If you have to complete more repetitions this session, don't time the extras. In other words, if you are to do six reps and you did five last week, then your last rep, your sixth, will not be timed.
Bring a special treat to your workout. For a hot day's workout, it could be something like a little piece of candy (a candied orange slice, in my case), or a towel that you will wet, or a bag of ice that you will put on your head. At the end of the repeat, reward yourself accordingly. Think about your little reward as you spin around the track.
Another thing you can do is make a deal with yourself— something bigger than eating a piece of candy. Tell yourself that if you stick the workout—or just complete it—you will treat yourself to a nice meal at your favorite restaurant afterward. If you're a bibliophile, you will treat yourself to a trip to the bookstore—something worthwhile that will bring a smile to your face, something worth the work.
Try to find workout partners who are doing the same number of reps you are doing. Waving goodbye to them can be demoralizing when you have one or two more reps to complete out there in the sweltering land of buzzing cicadas, while they are off to get into their air-conditioned cars and drive home to cold drinks and rotating fans.
Remember that not every repetition is going to be a strong one. Your body can be an enigma—or a stubborn mule—and you have to consider yourself lucky when you can successfully harness the mind and body to the point that you can get the body to do what it's supposed to do.
For all the other times—when, for example, the ball of your right foot hurts, or you have a stitch in your side—accept that you are human.
Run the reps relaxed; tell yourself to stay limber during each lap.
Make peace with your suffering. Running is a rare recreational sport in that it can take you into realms of pain you aren't used to being in. We in the West live such a comfortable, relatively sedentary life, and so asking your body to suffer is a bit unusual. As a human, it is your nature to avoid this kind of misery. But try to embrace it. Tell yourself that it will be over relatively soon and that your body is getting stronger because of it. Tell yourself also that you know you will encounter some form of suffering on race day and that the pain you are undergoing in your workout will make things easier for you.


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German bass specialist Sandberg brought the new California TSBS Torsten Scholz signature (left), California marloweDK signature (middle), and Electra VS4 to Frankfurt. The latter features a basswood body and woodwork that's done overseas, while setup is done at the factory in Germany. The Electra also features Sandberg's trademark 6-bolt neck and a defeatable active circuit. sandberg-guitars.de
Duesenberg Guitars D-Bass Fretless
The new D-Bass Fretless features an alder body, maple neck, ebony fingerboard, a brass bridge with steel saddles, and a split-coil humbucker controlled by volume, blend, and tone knobs. duesenberg.de
Wahlbrink Hades
The new Hades 4-string features an alder body, a figured maple neck, Häussel Soapbar pickups (with volume, blend, and stacked bass and treble knobs), and a salmon leather-covered pickguard. custom-instruments.com
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Nick Page's guitars are always a feast for the eyes—combining texture and color in striking ways. The Gott bass marries Rickenbacker touches with paisley Fender and Zemaitis touches, has a swamp-ash body topped with paisley fabric, an ETS bridge, and super-cool pickup covers that are flush with the pole pieces. nickpageguitars.com


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Earlier today, President Obama provided an update on relief efforts in Haiti, promising the people of Haiti that "you will not be forsaken; you will not be forgotten."
During a CBS interview this morning, Secretary Clinton said, "The President ordered a swift, coordinated, aggressive response, and that's exactly what we've been doing. But let me just give you a sense of what we're up against. The airport lost its air traffic control system, and of course it was damaged. In order to get the airport up and going so we can land the kind of heavy planes with the massive amounts of aid that is needed, we had to send in a military team to get the airport running. That has been accomplished.
"You heard about how the port has been damaged. That is a big problem because that prevents us from getting our ships in. We have a team working on that. We also have our crack search-and-rescue teams from FEMA and USAID, from Fairfax County, from Miami-Dade, from L.A. They're already there on the ground. The Fairfax County team has been working. We've got the 82nd Airborne coming in. The Coast Guard has been magnificent.
"The depth of it and the extent of it is just unimaginable, as Katie and others are telling you. And depending upon where you are, you may or may not see the results of this coordinated effort. But we're working closely with the Haitian Government. The president was safe, but many parts of his government are unaccounted for. They have no communications system. We're bringing the communications system so they can start to talk to one another. We're working with the United Nations, which was responsible for coordinating aid, which as you know has been devastated with an enormous loss of life.
"So I think the American people can be assured that we're doing everything we can to help the people of Haiti. And it's not just for the days ahead with the terrible crisis of search and rescue. It'll be for months and years ahead as we help them rebuild."
The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince has activated its early warning system to connect with approximately 45,000 U.S. citizens who are in Haiti. Americans in Haiti can call the Embassy's Consular Task Force at 509-2229-8942, 509-2229-8089, 509-2229-8322, or 509-2229-8672. Americans are urged to contact the Embassy via email at firstname.lastname@example.com to request assistance.
People in the U.S. or Canada with information or inquiries about U.S. citizens in Haiti may reach the Haiti Task Force at 888-407-4747. Outside of the U.S. and Canada, call 202-501-4444. You may email inquiries to: firstname.lastname@example.com.
The emergency hotline for family members of United Nations staff in Haiti is 212-963-4139.
Anyone wishing to donate or provide assistance in Haiti following the devastating earthquake that struck near Port au Prince on Jan 12, 2010, is asked to contact the Center for International Disaster Information.
For those interested in helping immediately, simply text "HAITI" to "90999" and a donation of $10 will be given automatically to the Red Cross to help with relief efforts, charged to your cell phone bill.
How To Help:Center for International Disaster Information | Clinton Bush Haiti Fund | InterAction | Mercy Corps | Red Cross | Text DonationMore about the crisis:state.gov/haitiquake
Jairo M. in Florida writes:
I am a pilot flying a private aircraft. I would like to know If I can fly to Port au Prince to bring humanitarian aid which I am planning to collect from friends and other people in Miami. Please let me know. Thanks.
Patrick in Maryland writes:
Hi,Everybody at the Department of States. :)
Thanks , for keeping us informed on the
situation in Haiti.
I wish everyone the best in their efforts
to help the people in Haiti. I hope your
rescue missions are successful, and your
able to save as many people as possible.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Rescue
Teams ,and the People of Haiti.
See Ya ....Good luck on your Mission.
Moshe in Washington, DC writes:
This is absolutely devastating. Haiti is in fact the least developed country in this side of the world. The lack of infrastructure and economic and political instability only exacerbates the situation. I am very proud to know that the Coast Guard and other branches of our Armed forces are aiding Haiti in the immediate timeframe to handle such a tragic event. Many people do not realize the capability our military has to stabilize areas from a governance standpoint. As was mentioned in the article, we have the ability to fly in air traffic control systems (complete with radars), medical hospitals, housing, and other elements necessary to establish basic governance and stability in times of dire need. The unquestioning and immediate response by the US and other international countries is a testament to the values that make-up our collective consciousness in this day and time. My thoughts are with all those struggling because of this tragic event.
Joseph A. in Oregon writes:
Madam Secretary,
I am delighted to hear of the humanitarian assistance and commitment that President Obama and the U.S. Department of State have pledged and initiated as various agencies assemble and coordinate the complex relief/logistical effort with reaching the countless Haitians who are in desperate need.
I listened to BBC's World Have Your Say (PBS Radio) this morning, broadcasting from South Florida and they, again had a couple of Haitian callers on the line from Port-au-Prince, expressing to the university students present in the audience (many had family members in Haiti and their status remained unknown), the caller from Port-au-Prince acknowledged that supplies and rescue teams were arriving throughout the night at the Airport. But, there are many challenges and setbacks with getting the emergency teams, medical personnel and basic supplies to the urban areas of Port-au-Prince. Monumental challenges in orchestrating a massive effort with reaching the people who are either still alive and buried under rubble, or who are in desperate need of medical attention. It was reported that there is very little room for inbound flights at Port-au-Prince airport, that they've already reached their capacity for aircraft?
My suggestion would be to consider utilizing an alternative airport and staging area (while the damage at Port-au-Prince airport is being assessed and repaired, including replacing the air-traffic control tower), the U.S., U.N. and EU should consider planning to utilize perhaps, the Dominican Republic as a alternative air-landing sight to rush in personnel and urgent medical supplies, from the Dominican Republic, rescue teams and supplies may be sent in via helicopters or ground transported to Port-au-Prince.
I would also suggest, that the U.S. and UN consider coordinating with the Cuban government for providing the urgently needed medical staffing and supplies. The Cubans, besides having a long term presence in Angola, have a lot of experience in Haiti, they are very well equipped, they are able to get to the troubled areas quickly and are familiar with the local geographical area. From what I gathered this morning, there are already a number of Cuban physicians in the Port-au-Prince area, they are well equipped but their status since the earthquake was not known or clarified.
I am absolutely delighted to hear the appointment of President Bill Clinton as the U.S. Special Envoy to Haiti, I am extremely proud of the concerted effort announced by the Obama Administration and the U.S. Department of State, launching truly a very intensive relief effort in such a large scale, this is a colossal disaster, it is truly a race against the clock to reach those who are buried and still alive and with rendering immediate medical aid.
Please let me know if U.S. Special Envoy President Bill Clinton, may be interested in having my expertise and/or assistance with this "monumental" humanitarian and relief effort, I have excellent credentials, over twenty years of military and federal experience and I would be willing to devote my time with coordinating the relief efforts.
Joe in Tennessee writes:
Incredible how United States is always first in human aid.
Even as this is posted, thousands of relief benefits are being developed from missionary to the entertainment field…even here in the Nashville area……all over the US. America cares.
In the wake of what is going on negative, perhaps somehow this will pull the people together to develop a country which should be secure enough to have a tourist business established and other small beneficial self supporting business.
Chris H. in Austria writes:
I hearty thank Ms. Clinton and the Secretary of State staff for their great engagement to help the people of Haiti. This will definitely not be forgotten, this live example you give to the world is important and lasting. This is how ruling and leading the world the right way has to be done.
Chris H.
Femi F. in Florida writes:
Both of my cousins who are Nigerian working in Haiti for the United Nations are missing. Can someone contact me with any information as to condition and whereabouts regarding my two female cousins Dede Y. and Kokwe Y. by calling me . If there is a number that we can call for information please send me an e-mail or call me. Please!!!
If you are in Haiti writes:
2 WOMEN ARE STUCK UNDER THEIR COLLAPSED HOUSES. They were able to phone relatives in the US to give this information. PLEASE SEND RESCUE WORKERS TO GET THEM OUT FROM UNDER THE RUBBLE!!!
KATIA J. There is a big red gate which may still be visible before the collapsed house. The house is at the end of the yard, she is stuck in the front right side of the house.
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@ Femi F. in Florida --
The emergency hotline for family members of United Nations staff in Haiti is 212-963-4139.
Kerri F. in Ohio writes:
use helicopters off an aircraft carrier?
Barbara T. in Ohio writes:
Why is there not a link set up for nurses or doctors willing to go to Haiti and help? It takes forever to go through all of this to try and find out how to volunteer your services and I still do not have an answer....
Joseph A. in Oregon writes:
For Femi F. in Florida,
An additional source to consider, if you are not able to reach anyone through the U.N. emergency staff family member number provided by the U.S. Department of State, I'm sure they must be overwhelmed right now with calls and from people searching for family members and friends, I do have an alternative suggestion.
In your efforts to reach or contact your two Nigerian cousins, who are working with the U.N. in Haiti, I would also suggest contacting the BBC World Have Your Say (WHYS) or the BBC World News. They have been broadcasting on the radio, daily live from South Florida, they have a correspondent on the ground in Port-au-Prince and they have already offered to assist, several university students in South Florida, with attempting to contact or in reaching word from their family members in Haiti. Besides their one hour broadcast in the U.S., they also broadcast live from West Africa, presenting additional programing addressing topics related to the international community. They have the sources that are capable of reaching U.N. staff members in Port-au-Prince who may be missing and/or who have not been accounted for. The contact numbers and e-mail are in London, but their team is in South Florida and in Port-Au-Prince.
They will be broadcasting live on NPR/PBS radio at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, from the Haitian district of Miami, Florida.
Please be advised, due to the time difference they will be available in the office, in London after 1:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
I wish you the best of luck in locating your cousins, many blessings.
S in U.S.A. writes:
@Barbara T... try this: imcworldwide.org
Fred in New York writes:
I am interested in volunteering assistance in Haiti.I am with a Fire Department in upstate NewYork and have been doing fire and rescue for 30 years.I am a memeber of the Swift Water Rescue Team,past Emergency Medical Technician,Certified First Responder,and I have NIMS ICS 800.I have not seen anything about the need for Volunteers, all I see is groups asking for money, which is much needed, but when there is so many EMT's And CFR's and Rescue personel available at a moments notice.I do understand the logistics of such a large operation.
Robert W. in Michigan writes:
It appears that we are doing better with Haiti than other past diasters. We are getting better. Hopefully, like Fred from New York, those of us that are hooked to fema and red cross with past experience can have an opportunity to volunteer our time/help.
Thomas O. in Florida writes:
Maura R. in New York writes:
Response to Haiti too slow. Airlift of parachuted drops of food and water necessary within 24 hours. Dominican Republic shown keeping Haitians out with high fences. Should be required to open border and allow planes with doctors to land. France planes with Doctors reportedly turned back from Haiti!
US is appearing bureaucratic while dying people cry.
Do Better and faster, Get better help.


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Q and A with Marti Malloy
What advice would you give to young people?
Marti Malloy took a bronze medal at the Olympic Games in London. She is already targeting the Olympic Games in 2016. And she's got some terrific advice for kids in this Q&A with USA Judo She also talks about recovering from judo injuries and the moments that touched her here in London.
USA Judo: Congratulations! You've had some great victories this month, a National Championship, a silver medal and gold team medal at the Pan American Championships. Can you tell us about those and how they fit a longer-term strategy in your judo career?
Marti: Thank you! Since I returned to competition a couple weeks ago for the first time since the Olympics I am very pleased with my performance. I intentionally gave myself a lengthy break to go "back to the drawing board" as they say and work on my waza without the added pressure of needing to train for competition. There is still plenty of work to be done but I am so happy that the changes I have been striving to implement in my judo are coming along bit by bit. Long term am hoping to see these changes transfer over into the major competitions I will compete in and make me into the effective judoka I know I can be.
USA Judo: Heard you were recovering from an injury maybe - Is that right? Looks like you're in great shape again. Can you tell us a bit about the injury, the recovery? Is this just part of being in judo? or any sport?
Marti: I sustained a shoulder injury almost a year ago that I was unable to fully heal from, as the Olympics were only months away. Since then, it has been a constant balance of protecting and rehabbing my shoulder while training. But the break I took from competing after London has given me the chance to fully heal and I am so happy to not be burdened by my injury any longer! It's definitely just a part of being a judo player and I feel that I have been so lucky to not get any very serious injuries in my 20-year judo career. I can't speak for ALL sports but with judo it definitely comes with the territory. In my experience, judoka can be kind of crazy. By that I mean we ignore sometimes serious aches and pains in favor of our dreams - sometimes at detriment to our bodies. Sometimes, a long break to let things fully heal is the best thing you can do for yourself.
USA Judo: What has life been like since the Olympics?
Marti: Since the Olympic, life has been a little different. I was pretty unaware of Olympic mania with London being my first Olympic team, and I was overwhelmed with happiness at the amount of love and support America bestows upon its representatives. Judo-wise, I feel that since the Olympics my confidence as a player has grown immensely. I was so thrilled to have been able to finally break through and show what I'm capable of on the mat, and that confidence has transferred over into all parts of my life. But in a way life is just the same. I still train fulltime and spend my days with the San Jose State University Judo team pushing and striving to always get better. The Olympics gave me a great result, but that time has passed and more challenges lay ahead, I'm still just trying to focus on the prize, Olympic gold-3 years from now.
USA Judo: What was your favorite moment at the Olympics?
Marti: My favorite moment at the Olympics was when I walked off the mat after winning the bronze medal and looked up into the stands and saw my Mom, Dad, brothers Reuben and Zane, my boyfriend David, my coach Yosh Uchida, my doctor and training partner Robert Nishime , the U.S. Judo team, and every American in the stadium absolutely losing their minds. I was so happy to share that moment with every one of them and see the joy I felt mirrored on their faces.
USA Judo: Was there another moment, or two, that really grabbed your heart?
Marti: Of course, the moment when my teammate and best friend Kayla Harrison took the gold medal in the -78kg division was a moment of heart-wrenching joy. She and I had traveled the world for years leading up to that moment and I had goose bumps all over watching her dream being realized. Another favorite moment was spending the closing ceremonies with Kayla, Kyle and Travis. We had been through so much as a unit and it was bittersweet watching the experience come to an end.
USA Judo: What advice would you have for young judo athletes who want to go to the Olympics?
Marti: I would tell them to KNOW that anything is possible. I always dreamed big but there were many points when I thought I wasn't good enough and never would be. It's important to cast doubt aside and realize that no one can do the work for you and that your commitment, dedication and passion for your dreams are what will ultimately determine if they come true. I would also say, be open minded. There is not one way to succeed or improve. Take advice, accept constructive criticism, never be afraid to ask questions, never stop learning and never be afraid to take risks. Often times, I think that judoka think that they must do things the way one person tells them to. I have been fortunate enough at San Jose State to work with a vast array of talented coaches over the years. I have received priceless instruction and advice from all of them. I listened and learned from them all, but at the same time retained the things that worked for me and discarded the things that didn't. That has made me into the judoka I am today and I truly believe that judo players who are able to learn in this way can become great.


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Monday, February 2, 2009
Influenced by Kimberly Tia and Pink!
Sorry I'm a little late posting this entry. I had a doctor's appointment this morning and am just now getting to typing this.
I tell yah, our fellow bloggers can be really convincing when it comes to buying new products. Lately, I've been super intrigued by asian beauty products. I can't wait till my trip in May to the Philippines so that I can go on an Asian Beauty Spending Spree!
In the last week I picked up 3 of the most talked about products on the blog scene: BB Cream, Mandem Makeup Remover, and Lucido Curling Spray.
I've tried some of the products out so far and here are my thoughts:
Legere BB Cream:
I picked this because it seemed to be the darkest one and I'm usually NC42-43. I think right now I'm about NC40. Unfortunately, I tried this and it's still too light for me :( I have to put on a darker powder on top for me not to look weird. I like being my natural color so I'm afraid I'm going to have to sell this baby. So sad. Stay tuned for my entry on an upcoming makeup garage sale. Besides that, it has a thick consistency so you really don't need more than a dime sized amount which is a good thing! It did a pretty good job of covering up marks and discoloration. I love how it has makeup base and sunscreen built in. I'd say this is more for those NC35 and under.
Lucido L Curl:
Am I supposed to spray this on my hair before or after curling? I tried both but I'm not sure, lol. It seems like it's working but I need proper directions before I give a final review. Help me Kim Tia! Besides that, it's a water like consistency and smells nice and fresh :)
Mandem Makeup Remover:
I didn't realize it, but I picked up the Agecare version. Ooops! I meant to get the one for Sensitive Skin. Whoa, all the reviews were right! This stuff is the Ish! It truly looks like rice milk but it melts off all makeup including mascara and liner. The good thing about this is that it doesn't sting at all. Some oil free makeup removers have a tendency to do that. It's better than my Cleanse Off Oil from MAC since it's not as messy and you don't have to deal with it getting into your contacts. This stuff is soooo on my HG list.
Hope you enjoyed my mini review! If you guys have insight on how to apply the Lucido Aqua Curl or if there's a darker BB cream out there, let me know!
Ciao Bellas!
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17 comments:
- Tigress or Tame? said...
I am definitely going to try the Mandem, it sounds like just what I have been looking for! I was thinking about doing a giveaway for some of the buzzworthy Asian products soon... I'll check back with you for an updated review once you have had time to break them in!
- February 2, 2009 at 1:05 PM
- jilliandanica said...
I picked up the Legere BB cream too but it was way too light. I find that its perfect for my undereyes though so you may wanna give it a try.
- February 2, 2009 at 1:24 PM
- Girl with Curl said...
You are definitely right about everyone's blogs being so convincing. I used to not want to look at people's blogs or go on forums because there was would be too much temptation to go shopping.
I need to go back to the Philippines too. I haven't been since I was a baby.
- February 2, 2009 at 2:06 PM
- Beauty is Androgynous said...
haha i blame pink for half the things i buy.
i haven't tried any bb creams yet.
- February 2, 2009 at 3:09 PM
- A. Rose said...
I wanted to try the L'Egere BB cream for the longest time but I always knew it would be too light for me. Your mini review just confirmed it...I really hope there is a BB cream out there for NC35+!! Thanks for sharing :)
- February 2, 2009 at 3:51 PM
- rockSTARbeauty said...
i wanna try bb cream too, but i think im too dark for it too :( that sucks man
- February 2, 2009 at 4:39 PM
- Bel said...
RenRen, I sooo want to try the L'egere BB cream. I was thinking about getting it on Ebay like today, but since you are selling it, can you reserve it for me??
My addy is belzchan at hotmail dot com.
- February 2, 2009 at 6:17 PM
- Askmewhats said...
Ren! You got me super interested with Mandom! LOL I would pick out the Agecare! LOL I wouldn't mind the extra "care" for the aged! LOL And sure, I'll be happy to go food tripping with you in any resto you pick out from my blog! LOL my treat :) see ya!
- February 2, 2009 at 7:52 PM
- Sonya K. said...
Wow. You're an NC42? I would of never guessed. My summer shade is an NC40, but I'm an NC37 right now...and you look like your my skin color. Thanks for sharing your opinions on those products.
- February 2, 2009 at 8:58 PM
- paperdollrevenge said...
You spray the curl lotion before you curl. As for the Mandom, I don't think there's a sensitive skin one...the Q10 is for age care, the Moist/pink one is for normal/dry skin, and the Sebum/green one is for oily skin. I hope that helps. =)
- February 2, 2009 at 10:33 PM
- Kimberly Tia said...
from the mandom site for the curling lotion:
MANDOM Lucido-L Designing Aqua Hair Curl Lotion is a strong hold, but airly feeling mist type hair lotion for curls style. Contains Spring-fit prescription make your hair easily to arrange into original style. This keep your curls a long time. Reacts to the heat of the curling iron and promotes a repairing effect on the hair. Hair Care ingredients (Panthenol) to prevents the hair from damage, dryness, and leaving the hair to be smooth, moist, and beautiful. spray type. No grease.
Please out of reach of children. Place somewhere away from sunlight and warm place. Please cap clearly, after use. If you have a wound or feel irritation please do not use it. When you attach it once and feel itchy or show reddish tinge please stop use it and see a doctor. If you caught on sight wash it off with water or lukewarm water.
Stylish Green Scent, no color added.
1. Place 5~10cm away from hair and then spray an good amount on your hair thoroughly.
2. Finish off by using the curling iron or hot curler.
I'm so excited for you to try all these new products girl, and I'm glad you like the Mandom makeup remover line, it's one of my personal favorites, one of my HG's for sure. =)
let's see what else i can influence you to buy... MUWAHAHHHAHHAHHAH
- February 3, 2009 at 2:20 AM
- MinSun said...
hey can you tell me what color mandom i should buy? for sensitive skin and dry skin? thanks
- February 3, 2009 at 3:24 AM
- Sharon Rose said...
Hi there-these products sound great, well done for sharing about them!I also just gave you an award my dear, check out my blog to choose which one you like!!
- February 3, 2009 at 7:00 AM
- Katrina said...
hahahha... maybe it is true when u click on "follow this blogger"... i get influenced by PInk and kim too ...
that really sucks that the bb cream isn't working out for u!!i hate the fact that they are mostly designed for fair skin!! =( i'm a nc40 and it's working out nice, but i could never use that during the summer =(
- February 4, 2009 at 10:24 AM
- Ekyn Nikiys said...
the lucidol l curl lotion is supposed to be used before curling.. same way as u use a heat protectant. i think it already have a heat protectant in it and at the same time it helps hold your curl.. its my fav curling spray.. it worked really good on my sister's hair, she has really fine and flat hair, but the spray helped making her curls last all day..
- February 11, 2009 at 11:42 PM
- Heart Osi said...
I know this is super super late, but you can match bb creams to your skintone!!!! Just use some of your concealer to mix in with the bb cream. There are youtube videos on it and the results are just sweet.
- November 4, 2011 at 6:00 PM
- Kofykat said...
The Missha BB cream in #27 or in #31 should suit you BTW, :-)
- November 25, 2011 at 1:20 AM


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Abby Wambach's tough style and goal-scoring abilities earned her a spot on the women's national team at 21. She won gold at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, alongside several of her soccer idols. Wambach was unstoppable on the field and is among the top-scoring players in history. She was expected to help lead the team to gold at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, but her teammates would have to do it without her after Wambach broke her leg in a collision with a Brazilian player in the final game before the start of the Beijing Games. She has made a full recovery and is a wiser, more mature player as she eyes a second gold medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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Mary Abigail 'Abby' Wambach grew up in
Her mom decided she needed to be challenged and transferred her to a boys' league.
"My mom was pretty imperative that I had good coaches and that I was challenged," Wambach said. "And back then, the girls youth programs just weren't up to the standards. Of course, boys are more physical and a lot of the better coaches were with the boys teams."
Playing with the boys immensely improved Wambach's skills.
"It definitely played a role in why I'm more physical than most female soccer players," Wambach said. "I like to get dirty. I like to get on the ground. I like to use my body to my full advantage."
In 2001, when Wambach was 21, she was named to the U.S. Soccer women's national team for the first time.
The following year, she was the second overall pick in the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA) draft and played alongside Mia Hamm for the Washington Freedom. Her knowledge of the sport increased thanks to
"At that point, I didn't know because I was so new and still learning so much," Wambach said. "When I made the jump to the professional level, I learned a lot. I had a lot of potential and I started to reach my potential in my first couple years on the national team."
By 2003, she was playing a much more regular role on the national team. She played on the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup team and helped Team
Olympic Success and Anguish
One year later, Wambach was named to the Olympic team that competed in the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Wambach started all five matches that she played, scoring four goals and adding an assist. In the gold-medal game, the
"It was something that I'll never forget," Wambach said. "I was able to play and win with some players that I knew were retiring shortly after the Olympics ended. These women gave me the opportunity to play at the level I was playing at, and to be where I didn't have to have another job. They kind of paved the way for me as all great pioneering women do and I owe so much to them."
"On a personal level it meant so much to come out on top," Wambach added. "The Olympics is the pinnacle for any athlete. Even when you're 5 years old, you're watching the Olympics and getting so excited for the event that's going on, so it was absolutely a dream come true."
In the ensuing years, Wambach continued to be a force on the
"It gave us something to really work for in 2008, in terms of where we wanted to go," Wambach said.
Pia Sundhage, a soccer player from
"She has a big personality," Sunhage said. "Sometimes that's good and sometimes that's bad. I remember when I started the job, I wanted to interact with the players and she had opinions all the time. Eventually, I said, 'Abby, shut up!' and the whole team just started to laugh."
Sundhage said Wambach always has an opinion, and loves to share it, whether the team is at breakfast, dinner or just standing around on the field.
"She is a better listener today," Sundhage said. "She has such a big heart and she wants to carry the team and be the key player, and do whatever it takes. But I think she wanted to do too much. So the way I coached her is, 'Look at your strengths and as a forward, stay central and try not to do too much.' She's so much more disciplined today and she plays her role."
Wambach planned to use that big heart of hers and lead her team to more gold at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games…
…Until she broke her left leg in a collision with
"The first two seconds I was thinking, 'Oh no, there's no gold medal,' " Sundhage said.
"The initial turmoil that I went through was pretty tough on me, being so close to getting to the Olympics and then not being able to help my team even try to win a gold medal," Wambach said. "I had a lot of emotional struggles because of that. It was really hard. But I was more worried that I was gonna hurt my team's chances of winning."
Health risks prevented her from traveling to
"I was very impressed with the way she treated that situation," Sundhage said. "She was thinking so much more about the team than herself. She could have made a big scene about everything, but instead she was talking about the team and she supported the team, even though she was in the hospital."
Recovering for London
Wambach was sidelined for six months, but Sundhage never doubted that the star forward would come back.
"I've seen players coming back from injury and struggle a lot," Sundhage said. "But she's doing it very quickly and you could see that she has the right attitude to come back."
In addition to rejoining her teammates, Wambach also had a personal goal to achieve. When she broke her leg, she had 99 career international goals. She wanted to reach the century mark.
She finally scored her 100th goal in a 1-0 win victory against
"I think being among such great women is an honor," Wambach said. "Michelle has always been one of my role models and idols because she's physically similar in terms of my body makeup. And now that it's in my past, I'm able to just get on with my life and score goals and keep playing soccer and do what I do."
Now she is looking ahead to the London 2012 Olympic Games.
"Because we are part of a team we get the sense that the Olympics isn't just about our sport or what we're training for," Wambach said. "It's bigger than us as a federation; it's bigger than us as a country. It's a time where all of these countries can leave their strife and their struggles behind and just compete as a part of something so great and so magnificent that you can't even verbalize after you've been a part of one."
"To be a part of all the other athletes that I now know are still training for the next Olympics in
Sundhage has no doubt in her mind that Wambach will be representing her country less than two years from now in London if she continues to play the way she has been this season. The
Before she can concentrate on
"That's where my focus is at this point," Wambach said. "So I have four different seasons ahead of me – the season before qualifying, the season before the World Cup, the season before Olympic qualifying, and the season before the Olympics. I try to take it in stages because all of those things are things I want to be ready for."
The FIFA Women's World Cup will be of extreme importance for the team, which will have to improve upon its past two bronze-medal World Cup performances if it wants to show the world it's headed for another gold medal in
"I want to get there, injury-free, and I want to make a difference," Wambach said. "I want to make a difference for my country and I want to make a difference for my team, so we can be a team that's putting up another gold for Team
Whether or not Team
"It's something that we all take very seriously," Wambach said. "We have a lot to offer in terms of the entertainment value and the things that we can do on the soccer field, the inspiration that we can create, and just the work ethic that all of us have. We're literally willing to do anything to win a championship, and the Olympics is obviously at the top of that list.
"Whatever it takes, we're willing to do – blood, sweat, and tears."
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In this tutorial you will learn how to install CUBRID PDO driver on Mac OS X through PECL repository using CUBRID CCI driver.
CUBRID PDO driver has a dynamic dependency on CCI driver. You can download either 64 or 32 bit version of CUBRID CCI diver depending on your Mac OS architecture. Once you download it, you need to copy the contents of the /lib directory to /usr/lib and the contents of /include directory to /usr/include. The following example illustrates how to extract a 64-bit version and copy its contents.
tar zxvf CUBRID-CCI-22.214.171.12409-x64.macosx.tar.gz sudo cp CUBRID-CCI-22.214.171.12409-x64/lib/* /usr/lib sudo cp CUBRID-CCI-220.127.116.1109-x64/include/* /usr/include
Type the following command to install the latest version of CUBRID PDO Driver from PECL repository.
sudo pecl install pdo_cubrid
If you need older version of the driver, you can indicate its exact version like:
sudo pecl install pdo_cubrid-8.4.3.0001
During the installation you will be prompted to enter "CUBRID base install dir [autodetect]:". Enter that same directory where we have extracted CUBRID CCI driver files.
CUBRID base install dir [autodetect] : /usr
Now find the php.ini file and add the following line which instructs your Web server or FastCGI Process Manager to load CUBRID PDO extension with the next restart.
Done! Now restart your Web server to load CUBRID extension.
Create a simple test.php file with the following contents:
<?php phpinfo(); ?>
In your browser visit http://localhost/test.php. Search for "pdo_cubrid". You should see entries like Version, CCI Version, and CUBRID Version.
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40 million filtered images are uploaded on the Instagram app each day. I think it's safe to say that smartphone photo editing is a thing these days. Instagram is owned by Facebook (FB) .
That Valencia filter is starting to get old. Impress your friends by showing off the latest special effects.
Whether you want to look sharp, enhance a sunset, or turn yourself into a cartoon, there are countless apps to choose from. But which ones are best?
TheStreet tested them out and recommends you download these apps for creating fun and fancy photos for either Apple's (AAPL) iOS or Google's (AAPL) Android operating systems.
You looked so good at the party last night. It should have been the night for a new Facebook profile pic, yet the photo makes you look like a vampire. Twilight is cool and all, but red eyes and pale skin wasn't the look you were going for.
It's a good thing you have the photo editor by Aviary. Whiten your teeth, erase that blemish, even add a funky sticker with just a click. No need to stop by Warby Parker for new specs.
Look through "effects" for some Instagram-like filters. This app makes photo editing easy...and fun!
The free app is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, but requires iOS 5.0 or later. It's also available for Android.
Your emerald dress looks so great, but apparently you weren't the only one that got the memo about 2013's color of the year.
Uh oh. Your friends were all dressed in the same shade. How are you going to stand out?
Color Splash lets you select which parts of a photo remain in color and which are in black and white. Now the focal point of the photo will be your emerald hue.
Obnoxious, maybe, but your friends will be green with envy.
This app costs 99 cents and is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, but requires iOS 4.3 or later. You can also download it on your Android phone.
If you always wanted to be Jessica Rabbit, now's your chance.
Check out ToonCamera in the app store. It allows you to turn all your photos into a cartoon.
Download the easy-to-use app is a great way to repost your favorite photos with a fun twist. Your bird looks so much cuter than Tweety.
This app costs 99 cents and is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, but requires iOS 4.3 or later. It is also available for Android.
You know what would make that photo more interesting...a cat. Better yet, a fat cat. Or a flying cat.
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Today, the 1936-D San Diego is one of the most readily available silver commemoratives of the classic 1892-1954 era, though it exists in "only" about 60% of the quanties that exist for the 1935-S...in virtually every Mint State grade. The typical 1936-D San Diego grades MS64 to MS66 and many very frosty Gems survive.


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First impression on unpacking the Q702 test unit was the solid feel and clean, minimalist styling.
For work use, Microsoft Word and Excel programs pre-installed on the device are adequate for preparing short documents.
The Fujitsu LifeBook UH574 allowed for great mobility without being obnoxiously heavy or clunky. Its twelve hours of battery life did not disappoint.
The screen was particularly good. It is bright and visible from most angles, however heat is an issue, particularly around the Windows button on the front, and on the back where the battery housing is located.
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I take this and so does my adult son. I don't have a scale but can see how much my son is losing weight in his stomach and my body is also changing and he eats less and my eating habits are changing and I am eating less and am getting more energy and am feeling so much better in my body and these are just great to use as powerful antioxidents. Look them up online, polythenols, and see how healthy this green coffee bean extract is to take on a daily basis. Dr.Oz also said to take this everyday for three months straight to see the best results. My son and I are wearing clothes that we had grown out of and are now able to wear them once again and we started taking these on August 6th. From what I understand is it takes approximately three months for a supplement to give a person the full benefits of it. This is really working for us and I had to write more of how great I feel since I started taking this but not all at once. It takes time to get the full benefits of this great supplement.
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Even though slate-type personal computers do affect sales of netbooks, they are more likely to slowdown the growth of netbook market, but not to destroy or decrease it.
According to new forecasts from ABI Research, just over 11 million media tablets and 43 million netbooks will ship worldwide this year. That is somewhat lower than observers expected at the end of last year based on the diminutive computers' remarkable showing in the period following their introduction.
"43 million netbook shipments are good growth, just not the meteoric pace of the past couple of years. RIM's new PlayBook tablet may be more palatable to IT managers because at this point it's not a standalone device: it needs to be paired with a BlackBerry," said Jeff Orr, a principal analyst with ABI Research.
Part of the drop in demand for netbooks may be laid at the feet of the potentially-competitive media tablets. However tablets are still a long way from the 40-50 million annual shipments that ABI Research considers the threshold for a "mass market" product – a definition that netbooks still fit.
"Apple has sold a few million iPads in its first quarter, which is great for creating a new market. But early adoption of media tablets is not outpacing netbooks. The iPad average selling price above $650 isn't driving mass adoption. Competition, especially on price, is needed," added Mr. Orr.
Apple, which has had the tablet market almost to itself, will soon have company. Samsung will start selling its Galaxy Tab through network operators this year, a distribution model that differentiates it from the iPad. The operators want a piece of the new device market, not simply to provide services. In the US, the Galaxy Tab will be available through all four of the largest operators, which could make it a strong competitor to the iPad. Vodafone will carry it in the UK and possibly elsewhere, as will NTT DoCoMo in Japan.
To date, tablets' use-case is almost entirely consumer-based; the enterprise market for tablets as a real replacement for laptops and smartphones is virtually nonexistent.
"RIM's new PlayBook tablet may be more palatable to IT managers because at this point it's not a standalone device: it needs to be paired with a BlackBerry," said practice director Kevin Burden.


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At the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro , the nations of the world committed themselves to the goal of sustainable development . This was spelled out which laid out goals across a range of resource, environment, and development issues. Civil society organizations (CSOs) played a vital role in the success of the Earth Summit, and continue to be key players in working towards environmental sustainability, for example in the development and implementation of the Millennium Development Goals and the outcomes of the World Summit on Sustainable Development.
UNEP has recognized the importance of civil society in environmental sustainability and is actively working to ensure that CSOs are able to play a constructive role in the formulation and implementation of policy and programmes for sustainable development. Through a series of ministerial Declarations and Governing Council's Resolutions and the strategy paper, 'Enhancing Civil Society Engagement in the Work of the United Nations Environment Programme' (UNEP/GC.22/INF/13, presented to the Governing Council in February 2003), UNEP has committed to strengthening the active engagement and participation of civil society in its work.
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Thanks for the update Norma. I got my cheesecloth and rennet I ordered last week in the post today! Found some workable milk, and the rest are not hard to source.....hopefully this weekend I can make some stracchino....
Nice thread, I was unaware of Stracchino before. I'd love to try this at home, but we don't have half 'n half here in the Philippines at all. Raw milk, no problemo! I got my first rennet from Australia. I really want to visit there and take a cheese course or two. Norma, you said you save your whey for making pizza dough? I do "microwave mozzarella" here, lacking a thermophilic starter. It is basically citric acid to acidify the milk, then rennet to curdle. The whey is fairly acidic, probably in the 5.2 - 5.4 pH range, though I need to check those numbers next time we make. My current dough recipe is left over from my kitchen oven pizza. It uses some yeast in a poolish. I've changed the procedure on the dough, still doing the poolish but letting it rise overnight in the refrigerator. It will double in size and gives me a fairly air crust. Would the acidity of the whey damage that? My current dough needs a lotta help in the flavor department.
Thank you very much for info and the links, norma427. I'll go over them and see what approaches I can use to add the flavor of my crust. I also plan to try making Ricotta at home. I have Ricki Carroll's recipe for that, very similar to making mozzarella, but uses only the citric acid, no rennet involved. My wife is very hot for us to try it as she loves Ricotta. That should leave a fairly acidic whey also. If the whey works out, it will be quite handy, since we make our cheese the day or evening before we do pizzas. Then we make the dough and let it rise overnight in the fridge. A pleasant confluence of convenience.
We tried Ricotta for the first time with reasonable success. It needed a bit more salt and next time I'll see if I can produce a creamier version. But it is just fine to top a couple of our pizzas tomorrow. Made mozzarella too, and had the first batch come out really nice and the second batch produce a smaller amount and tougher, less stretchy cheese. Milk was from the same 10 liter bottle. Same measurements of citric acid (microwave mozzarella until we get a starter) and rennet. Kinda boggle my little brain! But it will also be fine on our pizzas tomorrow. We mixed two doughs, both with a water, flour, and yeast poolish. First batch has whey substituted for all the remaining water, second batch has whey subbing for half the water. We'll see how it goes. Thanks again for the links and encouragement!
Formaggio Strcchino fatto in casa!Two batches of Stracchino, first one on the left, and the second one on the right - which is a better attempt and higher curd yield.Made from 1L unhomogenised milk, and 1/2 L full cream, yoghurt, rennet, brine bath and a bit of salt. Happy enough with the results to continue making it. Taste? Melting? It worked out nicely in the focaccia di Recco I made this morning. But the properties are different to the substitute cheeses I have been using.... it might be my imagination that the cheese shrinks more than others during cooking but I have always used the same physical amount of cheese on the focaccia, which in weight is half what is specified in the I.G.P.recipe, the IGP recipe is twice as much cheese... I will stick to IGP spec now as I think I could have used more cheese for a tastier focaccia and it will not ooze uncontrollably or be too wet like the substitute cheeses. FYI:
Hi NormaActually checking all the italian recipes on the various videos I've found on Stracchino making I think used more cream than anyone did. I'll scale back next attempt .....My brother gave us a 'thermal cooker' which is pot that you cook stuff in at the temperature you want and then you insert it into a vacuum chamber basically, so the food cooks on its own heated temp like a slow cooker except there is no external heat source. I'll use that next time as it will keep the milk at 35- 40 deg C longer for a better yield of curd. I'll try the cheese on regular pizza this weekend (if the weather is good, we are now in the Australian winter and here in GC it rains and rains, usually cyclonic rains till it floods.....)


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Topic: Regular Expressions in DB queries
Howdy folks,
As usual, I am trying to let Rails make my life easier. Today's hurdle is dealing with legacy databases.
http://www.railsguru.com/articles/2006/ ils-part-1
Using the above technique as inspiration, I will be attempting to connect to my old database.
Thing is, I dont want to import all the data, only rows whose Section column equals A-Z or the number 1.
Even more poking at google reveals that my answer is to rock some regex in my MySQL query. Is this the right way to pull this off?
old_entries = OldEntry.find(:all, :conditions => 'Section REGEXP '[abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz1]'')
for o in old_entries do
n = Entry.new
n.title = o.title
n.body = o.body
I am still getting my head around both SQL syntax and REGEX so be gentle
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