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The Immediate Office of the Chief Financial Officer provides overall direction, coordination, and leadership to the following elements:
- Financial Improvement and Post Audit Operations;
- Financial Management Operations; and
- Contract and Acquisitions Management; and
- Enterprise Procurement Initiatives.
Executive Office
Within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, the Executive Office is responsible for: establishing procurement priorities and schedules; coordinating all procurement activities; processing accounts payable for purchase and delivery orders; formulating and executing administrative, central ADP, and central telecommunications budgets; managing human and financial resources; developing internal administrative policies and procedures; directing and coordinating policy reviews of regulations, legislative documents, GAO reports; computer-based information systems; management analysis and correspondence control.
In performing its responsibilities, the Staff:
- Serves as the principal liaison between OCFO's functional elements, providing guidance within OCFO governing procurement activities that support the Department's Education Central Automated Processing System (EDCAPS). The Staff functions as the primary source of administrative information within OCFO regarding procurement policies and procedures.
- Manages procurement activities within OCFO, coordinating the preparation of procurement documents and the completion of required clearances; maintaining accurate records of individual activities; and paying invoices received from vendors.
- Plans, formulates, and presents the personnel ceiling request and annual budgets for the Program Administration, central ADP, and central telecommunications accounts for all OCFO units and develops the annual fiscal spending and operating plans for these accounts.
- Certifies funds availability and approves all expenditures and obligations for OCFO administrative and program accounts, ensuring compliance with the Anti-Deficiency Act. Maintains personnel ceiling control and performs all financial execution functions including analysis of monthly obligation document reports, status of funds reports, and the planned versus actual expenditure reports.
- Operates OCFO's personnel management system including recruitments, promotions, employee development, performance appraisals, awards, and security investigations. Develops or reviews OCFO position descriptions and functional statements. Serves as liaison and coordinates performance appraisals and incentive award recommendations to assure adherence to budgetary constraints and departmental policies, directives, and regulations; and ensures their timely completion.
- Serves as the Principal Office's EEO representative, acting as a liaison between OCFO and EEO.
- Manages the functions of the correspondence control unit, assigning documents to appropriate OCFO staff for review and clearance. Assists the Office's major elements in the preparation and production of OCFO reports, submissions, documents, and testimony; and reviews drafts and final versions of these materials.
- Coordinates and monitors the receipt and distribution of grant applications to Principal Offices.
- Designs, plans, and executes OCFO office automation activities, ADP equipment acquisitions, and the relevant application of all aspects of Department ADP Security program; recommends the most efficient approach in terms of configuration, security, and capacity for OCFO's present and future needs.
- Serves as OCFO's Contracting Officer, ADP Security Representative, Personnel Security Representative, Freedom of Information Officer, and Records Management Representative.
- Provides all administrative and facilities management services for OCFO employees including space planning, payroll liaison, property inventory control, travel, training, supplies, and health and safety.
- Also serves as the Executive Office for the Office of the Chief Information Officer.


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Hello, I have to move a hive temporarily (for one day) while I do some landscape work. My plan is to screen up the entrance on a Friday evening, and add an empty super over the second brood chamber (so they have room) and then move the hive with straps and cleats. All should be moved back into position on Staurday evening.
Can I leave my gals sealed up for a day? The temp's this weekend will be in the 60's. I thought by adding the empty super they would have more room and I could screen under the cover and give them aditional ventilation.

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Chocolate City - Get Ready to be Eaten
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We arrived at our destination, the Super-8 Motel, checked in quickly and ate lunch at the Skyline Restaurant to the tune of about $40 (two entrees, one child entr�e and some drinks). We skipped dessert because we were dieting and headed over to Hershey's Chocolate World.
The drive from the motel to Hershey Park is about 10 minutes.
We decided to go to Chocolate World first because the kids really wanted to see the intricacies of a chocolate factory as well as the benevolence of Mr. Hershey and…who are we kidding – it was free.
We started out at this huge tourist trap…where one can get adorned with merchandising logos while buying those delicious merchandise at twice the price. As I was saying, we started out by cementing our cover and getting the kids indoctrinated into the Hershey family by earning their trust and disguising themselves as…factory workers.
Yes, the Hershey Kissworld where every kid gets a hat, a photo ID and sent to work on an assembly line packaging Hersey Kisses …PhotoTagAndKissesConvenientlyAvaiableForPurchase…
The kids, troopers as they are, put on a brave face…little did they know that a short 200 years ago they'd probably be reporting to that job for a sweet 12 hour day.
From there we went to familiarize ourselves with the inner workings of Hershey and took the factory tour
Maybe that's why Hershey changed the name to "Hershey's Great American Chocolate Tour', but in the annals of uninformed tourists it will always stay the "factory tour".
Basically it's a ride, which through the magic of animatronics explains to you how chocolate is made. Fake yet informative and interesting with a delicious sample at the end to refresh your mind from all you have learned.
Now it was time for the Hershey trolley tour ($13 a person) which we all thought was very interesting. The trolley takes you around the chocolate town, stopping at strategic places to point out interesting tidbits about the town as well as Mr. Hershey's life while passing out delectable treats.
Of course, we were on the lookout for the Easter Bunny, but I couldn't help but overhearing that Mr. Hershey's first name was Milton.
It was not Jebediah as I have been told numerous times by a reliable source…or was it Jebediah Springfield…?
After the tour, which was accompanied in stereo by two babies proclaiming their dissatisfaction of our slow advancement on the Easter Bunny – we searched for the hare high and low all over Chocolate World Marketplace Shops – we even searched by the Reeses's Race Car – to make ourselves inconspicuous we even ordered milk shakes – the length we'll go for the betterment of humanity…
We finally acknowledged our failure by going back to the motel, hatching a new plan in their in-door pool while ordering pizza from a local joint for dinner.
Tomorrow is another day and we are bound to succeed in our quest….


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The GU15 Rush National Team (RNT) arrived in Frankfurt, Germany on Saturday, August 23. The team of 16 along with more than 50,000 fans attended the Eintracht Frankfurt vs. SC Freiburg game that afternoon. This was the home opener for the Eintracht Frankfurt team and they came away with a 1-0 victory.
On Sunday, the RNT team trained in the morning and afternoon with two coaches of the FFC Frankfurt Academy.
Following the training sessions, the team took in the impressive skyline of Frankfurt mirrored in the Main River. They continued their sightseeing tour by visiting the Main Tower, a 56-story skyscraper that overlooks one of the world's most liveable cities.
The team visited Frankfurt AM Main, the downtown area and was ironically welcomed by resident soccer enthusiasts who encouraged the girls to some street soccer. The final destination of the evening was visiting one of the many grand cathedrals of the city.
"Europe has so much history and culture---including the buildings that were built in the 13th century to the way of life. For our girls to be immersed in this 10 day international exchange, it's something they will never forget." –Russell Finch, GU15 (RNT) Head Coach
After three successful training sessions with the FCC Frankfurt Academy coaching staff, the RNT faced off in their first competitive match against Eintracht Frankfurt U17. The score ended RUSH 2-3 Eintracht Frankfurt.
Following the Eintracht game, the Eintracht families hosted a pasta dinner providing the American team and supporters an opportunity to share soccer stories.
Today was the RNT's final day in Frankfurt. The girls spent the morning watching women's Bundesliga team FFC Frankfurt train. The team included many German international players and the 2011 World Cup winners, Kozue Ando and Asuna Tanaka from Japan. The RNT was ready for their second match against the FFC Frankfurt U17 team. After being up 1-0 at half time, the score ended 1-2.
"Our girls were fantastic tonight. It was a tough loss because of the amount of possession and chances we created. It was yet another organized and disciplined German side, but this time we were more successful penetrating the lines and creating good goal scoring opportunities." – Russell Finch, GU15 RNT Head Coach
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Sittercity is an online platform that connects you to pre-screened babysitters, nannies, elder care providers, tutors, pet care providers and housekeeping services. The university pays for your membership to this service. You hire and negotiate the fee for any provider you use.
As the holidays approach, you might consider Sittercity to help you find part-time babysitters, last-minute care and even school holiday care. Caregiver profiles feature background checks, references and reviews from other members. As part of your Sittercity benefit, you have unlimited background checks available.
CU-Boulder spokesperson and Director of Media Relations Bronson Hilliard is a fan of the service. "It is a great back-up for child and eldercare that has made much-needed resources available to my family," he said.
The university recognizes that many of our employees are the primary caretakers for their parents and extended family members. You can use your SelectPlus membership and the Years Ahead program to connect you to elder care providers all across the country, not just here in Colorado.
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It was like coming back home for Christmas. Elbow room was in short supply, and if you were lucky enough to find a seat it was wise to stay put. The lights and homemade ornaments on the tree seemed to embrace the nostalgic atmosphere and beckoned the crowd to gather round to talk, laugh and remember.
Though made of iron, the horse's silhouette seemed to wiggle with delightful anticipation. His movement may have been the result of vibrations from the flatbed trailer upon which he stood, or perhaps it was just a bit of the Christmas magic which filled the air during the Owen County Christmas Parade Dec. 2.
Each was unique. Some showed evidence of being painstakingly cut and carefully crafted by small hands. Others bore marks of well thought-out planning. Not all had been signed, but those that were revealed names such as Jasmine, Hailey, Brie, Hannah, and Rachel.
For this Christmas season, the tree in the parlor at the historical society museum will reflect nostalgic times in Owen County when families constructed their own ornaments, made homemade gifts and despite the lack of material things, celebrated Christmas with great joy.
Since ancient times they have offered us transportation, companionship, and at times served as food. They worked tirelessly, expecting very little in return, and they have created a special place in the hearts of mankind.
Through the years, the importance of animals cannot be denied, especially in rural areas such as Owen County.
Early settlers depended on their horses and mules to pull wagons, plow fields, and transport their owners to visit families and friends.
It was moving day for the Orr family.
By early morning, the household goods had been loaded into the wagon and the cow tied to the back. The rooster was separated from the laying hens and he was none too happy about the prospect of traveling alone in his cage. The horses were hitched and it is quite likely that tears clouded Loulu Orr's eyes as her glance skimmed the yard and house she had called home for so many years.
"The American people are amazing."
These words summarized the enthusiastic description of a bike trip across America. The May trek was achieved by Bro. Greg Guy, pastor of First Christian Church in Owenton, and his daughter, Judith.
Bro. Greg was the special guest and featured speaker at the historical society Thanksgiving dinner last Thursday. His energy was contagious as the audience traveled alongside him on his rigorous yet rewarding journey through the towns, cities and countryside of our great land.
It stands in Owenton Cemetery, and like many such war monuments that dot the American landscape, it is a stark reminder of the sacrifices made by those who have served our country in war.
The poignant words on the back of the memorial point to the sometimes terrible price we pay for our freedoms. "How sweet to rest when life is done. With battles fought and victory won."
It stood in the courthouse yard for many years and as the city of Owenton grew and prospered, the tree spread its branches outward and settled its massive trunk on the grassy lawn. It wasn't long before its foliage offered relief from baking summer days and in the autumn its display of brilliant colors heralded the approach of winter.
But over the years time and the elements weakened its roots and a recent storm lifted the stalwart giant, hurling it to the ground and leaving many saddened at its demise.
She was a familiar sight in Owen County during the early part of the 20th Century.
When a pen meets history, the past bursts into life. This explosion is created by an author who draws from a multitude of sources. I would like to thank all those whose knowledge of Owen County history and its families make possible my weekly column in the News-Herald. Their contributions serve to keep our heritage alive, and history is recorded once again.
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One of the harder weeks of my life finished with the GNOME 1.2 release and the new GNOME website. As expected, I was flamed plenty, but then again, there were a lot of positive reactions too, so I'm all in all pretty happy about it. Also a lot of people had constructive criticism, which I'm incorporating in the next revision, which I'm working on at the moment. If we want a website close to perfection, I think that's very much an iterative process, I don't think it can be perfected before we hear the feedback of the people who use it on a day to day basis. Of course, there were some amusing reactions, like the people who claimed "it loads so much slower now, because of all these heavy images" when the front page is actually a good 10k lighter now than it was before, and the slowness was of course because of Slashdot. Oh, well.
Got some leisure coding done this weekend. We more or less decided to use TJ's Gnome-Forest as a basis for Loom, and I coded up some tests, producing this simple but promising result. Had a nice talk with TJ too, about what gnome-forest is missing, and it seems most of what's needed for Loom is easy to do. Goodie.


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Michael A. Romero
UTSA Opens Doors: Michael A. Romero is a CAP student who stayed
By Cindy Brockwell
Special Projects Writer
(Nov. 20, 2008)--Michael A. Romero may have discovered his life's calling in insurance sales through an internship begun last summer. He learned of the internship through a fraternity brother, one of many friendships he's made at UTSA.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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Romero is a CAP (Coordinated Admission Program) student who decided to stay at UTSA. He joined a fraternity during his freshmen year, made great friends and chose to complete his education here.
CAP was developed by the UT System to expand admission options for students interested in enrolling at UT Austin, the system's flagship university. In CAP, some freshman applicants to UT Austin begin studies at another UT System university, and after completing CAP requirements in the freshman year, can transfer to UT Austin to complete their degrees.
A junior finance major in the College of Business, Romero is now president of the UTSA colony of Phi Iota Alpha, "The Oldest Existing Latino Fraternity Inc.," which was established in 1931.
The middle of three siblings, he was born and reared in Houston. Romero graduated from St. Thomas High School, which he attended on a scholarship. His parents still live in Houston, and during Hurricane Ike his family was fortunate to lose only a fence to the strong winds.
Romero is still an intern at Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. He plans to continue until he graduates from UTSA. After hearing about the opportunity, he applied, reviewed the insurance licensing materials they supplied and passed the insurance licensing exam. The license is a requirement for the internship.
"It's really more of a mentorship than an internship," he noted. He appreciated the support system he found with Northwestern Mutual. And, he really admires his own mentor there, UTSA alumni Phillip Washington Jr., '06. Washington is a member of the UTSA Young Alumni Council.
During his internship Romero received the company's prestigious Power of 10 Award for his outstanding performance. Between June 24 and Aug. 24, he sold 20 life insurance policies. Winners of the award fall in the top 10 percent of the internship program nationwide.
"Selling life insurance is more of a guidance role. It takes a heart as well as a head," he said. "I get a great deal of personal satisfaction from helping people plan for their financial futures." He noted that the best financial planners often start as insurance salesmen.
Romero maintains a 15-hour course load while working. He plans to obtain a securities license before he graduates. While he likes living in San Antonio, he is not yet certain if he will return home to Houston or remain here after graduation.
Between school, work, his Phi Iota Alpha duties and girlfriend Nicole Hernandez, Romero doesn't have a lot of free time. But he's crazy about movies and sees quite a few. He enjoys them all -- action, comedy and sci-fi.
With his education in finance, his heart and his head, UTSA will have another star alumni come May 2010.
Fun Facts -- Michael Romero's Favorites
- Campus hangout: library, fraternity spot
- Music: classic rock, rap, hip hop, Tejano, Norteño
- Family Pets: two lemon beagles (still in Houston)
- Hobby: fishing


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Saline County students and their parents are invited to attend the Saline County College Fair from 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 20, at Pulaski Tech's Little Rock-South site, 13000 Interstate 30.
The Arkansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers is sponsoring the event to promote college awareness. Representatives from several colleges and universities will be on site.
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Attacks on the Press 2001: India
In the disputed territory of Kashmir, where fighting between local separatists, foreign fighters, and Indian security forces has long forced journalists to tread carefully in their reporting, the press continued to suffer violent assault. Most of the attacks against journalists documented by CPJ in 2001 were committed by security forces. In January, police beat up Surinder Singh Oberoi, a correspondent for the Agence France-Press news agency, as he was attempting to cover an attack on a security bunker in Srinagar by suspected militant separatists. Soldiers beat up several staff members of the Urdu-language weekly Chattan, one of Kashmir's most well-respected and widely circulated publications, after unknown assailants threw a grenade at a group of soldiers in Srinagar.


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Only thing i can see wrong , the G.E.C. from Phone Board Equipment needs to be properly connected to the grounding bar inside the meter equipment .
Can't see clearly if anything in front of meter equipment .
Telephone closets an electrical closets should be separate , unless there is special permission?!
1. Ground conductor to telephone equiment is not connected to the system ground, the cover screw is not to be used as a ground terminal and would disconnect the ground if the cover was to be removed for service.
2. The grounding conductor should be fastened to the structure. As is it could easily be accidentally disconnected or broken
According to the National Electric Code, the telephone service, cable TV, satellite, and other antenna grounds must be connected to the same ground point of the incoming electrical service to provide proper protection.
Also, the faulty grounding electrode conductor is run (twice) across a 25 pr. station cable.


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Man gets 15 years for robbing elderly woman
The victim was robbed outside of a local hospital.
The victim was robbed outside of a local hospital.
Four Valley families have a major burden lifted off their shoulders – their mortgages are paid off.
Once Upon a Child held its annual grab bag clearance event.
Two women were shot to death and six people were wounded early Saturday at a house party in Omaha.
If you're a fan of authentic British chocolate, you might not want to hear this.
Money and prescription pills were also found in the raids.
About 40 percent of Oregon households have guns.
The New Hampshire woman discovered the mistake on the way home.
Nearly 20 percent of operating costs for major U.S. row crops are tied to direct energy expenses.
A major concessionaire at Grand Canyon National Park wants the exclusive right to names.
Ohio drivers wishing to show support for the state's historic Capitol now have a specialty license plate available to them.
Cheating, theft high on list of charges.
70-year-old Joseph Sledge was set free on Friday.
The Ohio man accused of beating his pregnant girlfriend and causing her fetus' death.
Banks' No. 14 was the first number retired by the Cubs.
The former "7th Heaven" star had inappropriate contact with underage girls decades ago.
Cleveland's 75-40 lead at halftime was its biggest in franchise history.
The driver was able to crawl out of the car through a window.
Summit Academy in Youngstown is responding to a surprise state audit that found far fewer students in the building than reported.
A total of 22 fire departments were called to fight the flames that quickly spread to nearby buildings.
Firefighters confirm two children were among those injured after flames spark after a possible explosion at a house in Xenia.
Goodyear is recalling about 48,500 SUV tires after finding small cracks in the tread during endurance testing.
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Recommend Me A Board Game
Posted on 27th Nov 2009 at 10:48 by Joe Martin with 49 comments
I found a really cool shop in the centre of nearby Reading – one which I've walked past many times but only recently investigated. It's called Eclectic Games and is a board game and collectible card game specialist.
Eclectic Games is very much My Kind Of Place. It's large and warmly decorated, with a huge selection of games, both niche and well-known. It also has a library of games - which you're free to try out in the gaming hall out back - and the owners regularly organise events where you can meet other gamers and get involved in tournaments. It's small enough to be charming and independent too – exactly the type of place I'd like to support with my patronage.


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As the sunset on the pier I watched tango dancers enjoy the simple pleasures of life~
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I have twelve beehives. I used a serrated uncapping knife last year and my wrists are still aching from the experience (not really, but it was a lot harder to uncap that many frames with an uncapping knife than I thought it would be). Now I am looking for a better way to uncap frames. Any thoughts or opinions on any of the following options:
1. Uncapping Plane: this looks like a reasonable option at a reasonable price. Does it work well? Is it fast? Is it easier on the wrists as the catalogs usually claim? Are they durable? Do they scorch honey or cause any other problems that I might need to be aware of?
2. Vibrating Knife: Specifically, I found one in the Kelley online catalog for $385.00. It is pricier than an uncapping plane, but is it better? That is, is it faster? Is it easier to use? Is it durable? Does it scorch honey or cause any other problems that I might need to be aware of? (OK, I only have twelve hives, but I plan to add several more, so I may as well be ready to grow. Does this work better than an uncapping plane?)
3. Hand-cranked Uncapper: OK, I don't know what it is called, but it is available from Brushy Mountain Bee Farm. Basically, it is a horizontal, hand-cranked device that cuts the cappings from the frame. I think it is supposed to be the manual version of a chain uncapper, but is it any faster than either of the options listed above? It can't scorch honey (no heated parts, apparently), but I don't know if it presents any other problems. Here's the catch: price. I think the website lists it for $1,195. Kinda steep. Is it worth it?
I think I just need to find something that works as I grow and until I can find a reasonably priced used chain uncapper. So, any thoughts on any of the preceding options?


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Borough Apartment - 24447
Size60 m²
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- Kitchen
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- Elevator in building
- Towels
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Tower Bridge, the Millennium Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge, Southwark Bridge and London Bridge all connect across to the City of London are within the borough. The Tate Modern Art Gallery, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and the Imperial War Museum are within the borough. Borough Market near London Bridge is probably London's most famous food market.
Iron & Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Bed Linen & Towels, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, DVD, TV, vacuum cleaner, internet connection, heating
Drying Rack, Hair Dryer, toilet, shower, washbasin , bathtub, Heated towel bar, mirror
Drying Rack, Hair Dryer, cupboard, toilet, shower, washbasin , Heated towel bar, mirror
Bed Linen & Towels, double bed, night tables, lamp, shelves, wardrobe, mirror
Bed Linen & Towels, double bed, night tables, lamp, shelves, wardrobe, mirror
2 x Bathroom, Kitchen in the living / dining room, Living room, 2 x Bedroom
Cookware & Kitchen Utensils, Crockery & Cutlery, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, DVD, TV, cooking hob, oven, electric kettle, microwave, toaster, plates, pans, fridge / freezer, coffee maker, coffee table, table and chairs, double sofa bed, Complimentary Tea & Coffee, cupboards
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- In case of groups of 6 or more guests, the security deposit will be GBP 50/person.
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- Visitors after 22:00 are not permitted. Guests may be evicted if this rule is not adhered to.
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The apartment was awsome with amazing views to the river, they also offer you a transfer service for a good price. I will recommend to everyone!!
Location is really near to the city centre.
The apartment is spacious and the beds are nice. But unfortunately these tops are in contrast to the flops: furniture is old and dirty. Kitchen misses a lot of stuff.
The bathroom is the worst thing: dirty, old, fungus, broken toilet and sink. No showercurtain in bath so everything gets completely wet.
Blankets and sheets on the beds are dirty. Broken and dangerous wall sockets.
Nice appartment and very well located.
Perfect location! And the front door was fixed immediately when I called and told them it was almost falling out of the frame. This is clearly an appartment if you don't care if things look worn down, and are not very picky about how the shower looks. In other words; To be used for sleeping and luggage storage.
Great apartment with lots of spare. Placed just 5 minutes from Undergrund Aldgate East. Tesco Express next to underground and very nice restaurant Old Moe's.
Nice and quiet area with nearly No traffic.
Checking in was easy and Illona at the office was very helpful.
We will be back for sure and give this place our best recommandations.
Laila, Jens, Per and Gitte , Denmark
It was an awesome weekend in Prague and so was the appartment too!!! We got exactly that what we booked and what we saw on the pictures. The communication was kindly and we got answer within one day. I can just recommend this appartment and the team around of Katarina.
Thank you
Apartment and location were pretty good. Wifi is horrible, there are couple of stairs and specially getting the keys is very complicated. Is not that easy for someone who arrives the first time to get them in a place far from the apartment. Plus flat wasnt B21, was B12 so its kind of confusing.
The apartment was perfect! It was clean, big and very closed to the city centre and to the San Venceslao square. We were in 7 adults and there was enough space for all of us. Nothing negative to say. I will return in this apartment during my next trip in Prague.
The apartment was perfect! It was clean, big and very closed to the city centre and to the San Venceslao square.
We were in 7 adults and there was enough space for all of us.
Nothing negative to say.
I will return in this apartment during my next trip in Prague.
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#1 Fri 18 Jan 08 12:32pm
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How to freeze eggs..
Hi, This is for anyone out there who buys eggs (free range of course,,) but doesn`t use them on a regular basis.
It`s quite simple to freeze an egg. All you do is find a small airtight container and break the egg into it, before putting it in the freezer. You can beat the egg, if you want it for scrambled, or baking or leave it whole if you want it for fried eggs. Another way is to use ice cube trays. Just beat the eggs and place them in, then when they are frozen solid, place them in a freezer bag. The trick here is to do one egg at a time, so you`ll know how many cubes you`ll need for whatever it is you use them for. Then when you want to use them, let them defrost and that`s it. I do this all the time with surplus eggs (when my friends haven`t nabbed them)
Whilst here, a tip for checking an eggs freshness is to place it (in shell!) in water. If it sinks and lays on it`s side it`s fresh and can be used for anything. If it stands on end, it`s still okay but is betting for cooking. If it floats on the surface of the water, handle with extreme care!!! This is an egg that`s about to go `bang` in a big way. If you`re not worried, another method is to put each end of the egg to your lips. If it`s okay the round end will be warmer than the sharp end, Try it...
Eggs keep for about 21 - 28 days, but it`s best to check them at this time, and only use them for cooking if not sure. Hope this helps someone and stops eggs being wasted.
#2 Fri 18 Jan 08 12:50pm
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- Member since Wed 06 Apr 05
Re: How to freeze eggs..
Thanks for that excellent advice, Henkeeper. I have frozen egg whites in the past, but never the yolks, so will definitely give it a go
#3 Tue 22 Dec 09 4:25pm
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Re: How to freeze eggs..
Hi thanks for the advice!
Can i simply just freeze the eggs in the shell and then when i want to use them leave them out to thaw?
#4 Fri 22 Oct 10 11:55am
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Re: How to freeze eggs..
Thanks for your valuable advice. I am going to follow your advice for next time when i need to freeze my egg
#5 Fri 22 Oct 10 12:08pm
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Re: How to freeze eggs..
For a handing egg storage method:
Mix 3 eggs with butter, flour, sugar and some other flavourings. Bake. Slice and store in your tummy.
I've been storing eggs like this for years. Never had any problems :-)
#6 Sat 23 Oct 10 3:22am
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- From Melbourne Australia
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Re: How to freeze eggs..
wh1t3e4rth wrote:
Hi thanks for the advice!
Can i simply just freeze the eggs in the shell and then when i want to use them leave them out to thaw?
#7 Sat 23 Oct 10 8:21am
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- From Brisbane
- Member since Mon 24 Apr 06
Re: How to freeze eggs..
sorry white, you cant just stick em in the freezer. note when you freeze water, it expands. same for any liquid, but also the egg acts like an airtight container and the pressure will build up. unfortunately the egg will explode and it'll be like a dog's breakfast.
#8 Sat 23 Oct 10 11:08am
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- From South Penrith, Australia
- Member since Fri 11 Jun 10
Re: How to freeze eggs..
Wow I've been cooking and baking for years and never thought to freeze eggs. Thankyou folks I have learnt something new.
However I'm not to sure about putting the eggs to my mouth, sorry I'm a little too germaphobic for that.
Cheers Heather
#9 Sat 23 Oct 10 9:41pm
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- From Northern Ireland
- Member since Sat 23 Oct 10
Re: How to freeze eggs..
some believe that freezing eggs in their shell will result in eggs exploding. Not true -frozen eggs in their shell will NOT explode in the freezer. This is a myth.
Sometimes the shells crack a bit if you freeze the eggs in their shell, but there's a little air sack inside that provides enough room to expand. To prevent risk of cracked eggs, better not freeze them in the shell in the beginning. Discard any egg that cracks when frozen.
You can freeze whole eggs if you first beat the yolks and whites together. To freeze the whites only just separate the whites from the yolks. Pour the whites into a freezer container and seal tightly. The whites can be kept for up to 6 months in the freezer.
This method is for chicken eggs. Other poultry eggs like quail and duck are sightly different.
To freeze yolks alone. In a lightly oiled bowl or container, you need to mix four yolks with a pinch of salt and 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar. For eight yolks, add a pinch of salt, 3 teaspoons of sugar etc. Put into a plastic bag and store in the freezer. They will be good for up to 6 months in the freezer. Keep the yolks frozen until needed. Then defrost them in the fridge.
If you want to freeze yolks alone, you MUST add some salt and sugar otherwise they will turn to jelly.
When you buy your eggs from the store or market don't wash eggs until you want to use them. There is a natural thin wax coating on the egg shell that protects it from contaminants. Eggs have been before they are sent your the store/market and further washing might do more damage to the protective wax.
#10 Sun 24 Oct 10 12:33am
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Re: How to freeze eggs..
Thanks for an interesting post Keith!


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A terrorist and a tormentor. A holy terror to all and your own personal tormentor. They only make your life a living hell. Hence the word.
I'm like the U.S Government, I don't negotiate with terrorists. I'm hardly a terrorist, Fine, You're not using terror, you're just tormenting me. You're a tormentorist."
by Jasmine Dawn March 11, 2007
The vengeful act of crapping on a lover's chest while they sleep.Buy the plush


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SPRD: Competing Bid to 39% Premium Unlikely; Needham Suggests RDA
A few analysts today responded in writing to this morning's announcement by wireless chip maker Spreadtrum Communications (SPRD) that it agreed to be acquired for $31 a share by China's state-owned Tsinghua Unigroup, which has backing from Tsinghua University.
Spreadtrum has developed chips to support China's home-grown "TD-SCDMA" wireless standard.
Spreadtrum shares rose $3.31, or almost 13%, to close at $29.76 today. Share of wireless chip makers Qualcomm (QCOM), RF Micro Devices (RFMD), TriQuint (TQNT), and Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) also rose.
The offer followed an initial announcement back on June 21st by Spreadtrum's board that it was evaluating an unsolicited proposal made then by Tsinghua for $28.50, a nearly 30% premium at the time.
Back then, the offer from the state-owned Tsinghua seemed somewhat odd to the Street, and some thought, correctly, the price would ultimately have to be higher.
That means today's buyout price was 39% above where the stock traded before the first offer was made in June.
In today's announcement, Spreadtrum CEO Leo Liyou Li remarked that,
The acquisition by Tsinghua will provide investors with significant returns, and position the Spreadtrum business for continued growth. The vast IP portfolio of Tsinghua Unigroup and Tsinghua University also gives the original Spreadtrum business advantageous boosts in the area of IP protection. In short, we feel this transaction is favorable to Spreadtrum shareholders, and unlocking potential value otherwise hidden in the assets of Spreadtrum.
Needham & Co.'s Quinn Bolton, who had a Buy rating on the shares before today, cut the stock to Hold, writing that a competing bid was unlikely to emerge:
As part of its role as financial advisor, Morgan Stanley has likely reached out to other potential strategic buyers over the past ten days. With Spreadtrum's board unanimously approving the higher offer price from Tsinghua Unigroup, we imagine Morgan Stanley's efforts to find a rival bid from a strategic buyer were unsuccessful. Further, now that Spreadtrum and Tsinghua Unigroup have agreed to the merger, any rival bid now entails breaking up a friendly merger between two Chinese entities.
Bolton suggests investors take a look at RDA Microelectronics (RDA):
Now that one of the best pure plays in the low-cost smartphone segment has agreed to be acquired, we strongly encourage SPRD investors to consider buying shares of RDA Microelectronics.
RDA shares today closed up 58 cents, or 5%, at $11.74.
Canaccord Genuity's Mike Walkley also cut his rating today to Hold from Buy, writing that he sees strong results for Spreadtrum's business this year and next: "With an expanding product portfolio combined with accelerating low-end smartphone growth in emerging markets, we believe Spreadtrum should post strong sales growth through 2014 despite increased TD-SCDMA competition and a secular decline in the global feature phone market."
And Brad Gastwirth, head of ABR Investment Strategy, today wrote that Spreadtum had been a favorite idea of the firm's, and he wasn't surprised Tsinghua came back with a higher bid "given the company still traded less than 10x 2013."
"Spreadtrum is one of the best positioned player to benefit from rapid growth at China Mobile's TDS-CDMA network in the near term and low-end emerging market smartphone growth," he wrote. "We do not expect another bidder at this point."


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We simply draft smart.. It dosen't mean the players will always be good, because thats just impossible to forsee, but we draft smart almost always.. Yes, we draft for NEED, but mostly becuase the player were drafting is close if not thee best player available and happens to fill a need..
For instance, KP was the highest ranked S the yr he came out and almost everyone had em going in the first rd, so why woulden't we take em?
Now fast forward to Hakeem Nicks, who was a 1st rd prospect who some had going before we drafted em, so why not draft em, seeing how its need and value?
With JPP and Prince, u can kinda see that hes willing to go BPA over need.. Sure, DE and CB could always use replenishments, and thank god we did take Prince and JPP looking at CB and DE on our team right now, but many could of argued other positons were of more dire need at the time of those picks, adn yet we still went with em..
My point is this.. Theres a reason why i always rave about Jerry Reeses drafts(outside of last yrs), and thats becuase he simply drafts smart.. He isn't afraid to go BPA, but most of the time, figures out how to get good solid value per rd with positons of need.. He simply knows what hes doing and has a good eye for talent..
To many the term BPA means best pick available regardless of position. I believe this to be incorrect.
Or at least, if is is correct NO team in the NFL drafts that way.
The fact is BPA does include need into the equation.
The Giants draft in a combination of what they need and the best player available for what they need. The Giants are not a team that simply goes for the best player on the board when they arent hurting in that position. Giants draft by what they need and or are weak on and then go for the best available according to what they are looking for. They draft very smart!!!!! But they are willing to take chances as well cause they are not afraid to develope talent that is RAW.
Need and BPA aren't exclusive from one another.
I'm sure BPA covers several metrics, one of which includes need [both current and impending], as well as personal philosophies on positional value, different analyses and interpretation of the players themselves, compatibility with one's own system, etc. etc.
BPA is also relative not just to teams, but to each individual involved in the decisions. I doubt the war room always makes consensus picks, but rather each individual makes a case for who they believe is the best value.


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Have a nice stay in France
The storming of the Bastille
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Somehow or other we were never there to join in the celebrations but this year we are and I was really looking forward to the party, imagining it would be something like the Dutch Queens Day, when the whole country goes mad.
I looked around the shops for announcements, they are always hanging there, notifying us of the coming festivities, but not much mention of the big event. Moules frites in Tourtoirac, a petanque or jeu des boules competition in Saint Agnan, that was about it. Strange.
I ask the girl behind the counter of the Intermarche is there anything spectacular going to happen and she shrugs her shoulders and says: feu d'artifice.
Not again, I think, the French will grab any opportunity to set off some fireworks, a few bangs and sparks, nice clean fun for the kiddies, but nothing to get excited about
Anyway, Jacques calls me around dinner time, would I like a couple of courgettes, he has harvested at least 60 of them and he and Bernadette are sick and tired of courgette soup, grilled, boiled, sauteed courgette, but I too have run out of recipes and desire, truth be told, I cant stand the sight of them anymore. 'What's happening tonight, Jacques?' I ask him. 'Ah' he says, 'feu d'artifice in Terrasson.' 'Is that all?' I say disappointed. 'It's wonderful,' he answers, 'we go every year. Come and join us, I promise you, you wont be sorry.'
21.30 pm and he is knocking on the door. It's not even dark yet. 'The roads will be busy,' he explains, 'and it'll be hard to find a parking spot.' What is he on about, he must be wanting to get there early so we can nip into a bar for a couple of drinks. But I was wrong, traffic was heavy and the place was packed. We did manage a drink, only just, for it was growing dark, 11 pm now.
The crowd gathered together on one of the two ancient bridges, and stood facing the other. It was a beautiful setting, the town is split in half by the river the Vezere, a lower and a higher part, on which a magnificent old church is set. The nostalgic former gas lamps were slowly dimmed, an amber sheen lingered mysteriously and then it's dark. People fall silent. Music begins and a voice is heard, the beginning of a narrative, the history of Terrasson. It is splendidly told, the tone expressive and resonant, French at its best, a pleasure to hear the enchanting words rumbling across the streets; les troubadours, les nobles and paysans, le vin, et les potagers nudes, les truffles, et la revolution
I am touched by the wonder of it all. I have never seen fireworks like that, subtle and dreamy. Hard to describe and it didn't even feel like watching fireworks. Giant hedgehogs, bramble bushes, great bunches of lavender, a field of golden wheat, laburnum, enormous jelly fish rushing towards you. At one point, the Marseillaise playing, the image of two symbolic fleurs-de-lis lights up the skies, then shiny lances stabbing the clouds with their red-hot points, twists of honey coloured barley sugar, transporting me back to childhood, and I am amazed to see a purple starfish floating above me, surrounded by a ring of stars.
The full moon is hiding, weaving its way between the grey-white clouds, that fill the night sky like the round boulders of the Dordogne river. Long trails of smoke paint ice-trees in the heavens, where they linger for a while and then crumble to nothing. Towards the end, an ink-black cloud drifts in from nowhere and covers the moon completely, but the clouds beneath are caught in an eerie light that escapes from under the darkness. Glowing ominously, like the moonstones I love, and I imagine them a hidden sign of things to come.
Silly, I know, but such was the moment.
The grand finale is a waterfall of silver sparks spilling over the opposite bridge, then a last explosion of golden tears gently falling down on us, and I stare, not daring to move until the very last one drowned in the Vezere river.
The 14th of July, the storming of the Bastille, if there was a bang, I didn't hear it, it was the gentlest storming I ever witnessed, and surrender was total and sweet.


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New Redmond brew pub adds to craft-beer scene
Smith Rock Brewing starting small, with big plans
REDMOND, Ore. - Near the heart of Redmond, a new family-run pub is bringing more craft beer to Central Oregon.
Smith Rock Brewing opened its doors just about three months ago, when four family members decided to make their passion their career.
"It's something we discussed for quite a few years," said Natalie Patterson, a co-owner and brewmaster of Smith Rock Brewing. "Danielle and I started brewing. Don had just been brewing off and on. We picked it up full-time -- we were probably brewing four or five times a week."
Starting off their business in a 2,600-square-foot space, the brewing capabilities are limited.
"Right now, we are just doing three kegs a week," said Patterson.
But starting small has its positives.
"Being that we're brewing on such a small scale, we can really experiment with stuff," said Don Fredrickson, co-owner and brewer at Smith Rock Brewing.
So far, Smith Rock Brewing has released six beers, introducing them one at a time. They say although the focus is on the beer, the food is unique as well.
"Everything is local, fresh -- we don't have a freezer, so everything is made in-house," said Smith Rock Brewing co-owner Danielle Stewart.
With a positive start to their new venture, the group of beer lovers says they hope to one day expand on their dream.
"We'd like to grow," said Patterson. "It's probably going to take us a little while though."
For more information about visiting the brewery, visit their website at smithrockbrewing.com


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Recycling rules can trip you up at the curb
Lids, heavily contaminated containers? Trash 'em
BEND, Ore. - Cans, jugs, paper: If it's recyclable, it's going to get compressed into a 2,000-pound bale.
Whether you put your recyclables at the curb or take them to Knott Landfill, most of Central Oregon's recyclables end up at Bend Garbage and Recycling -- and when they leave, all the mashed up material will be re-packed at a sorting facility in Clackamas, then go off to become something new.
"The recyclables go to their perspective markets, like paper may go to a paper mill, the fiber is then made back into paper," Bend Garbage and Recycling President Brad Bailey said Monday.
Bend Garbage and Recycling begun co-mingled recycling at the curbside in 2007. Bailey said it means more people recycling, and more material that can fit into bins.
"It made it easier, it made it more visible, I think, at the curb as well. It gave people the ability to recycle more," Bailey said.
And that means less trash going to the landfill.
"In the early '90s, the mid '90s, about 25 percent went somewhere besides the landfill, was recycled. Today, we're at about 45 percent," said Deschutes County Solid Waste Director Timm Schimke.
"It's a lot easier -- long ago, it was hard to find recycle sites," said a woman recycling at the county recycling station.
Bailey and Schimke agree that Bend and Central Oregonians are pretty proactive about recycling. But there's still work to be done -- not only getting more people to recycle, but making sure it's done properly.
"Plastic film, plastic bags -- any sort of plastic, it gets into their equipment, it winds around their equipment and causes a lot of trouble," Bailey said, explaining why those items cannot be tossed in the recycling cart.
He said plastic bags are among the most common non-recyclables that end up in recycling bins.
Containers that have been heavily contaminated can't be recycled, as well as plastic lids that can get stuck between papers and shut down machinery.
But Schimke says don't worry about a little crust on that sauce jar.
"There's more energy and waste used in the water to clean that," he said. "You want to make it as empty as possible, but there's no need to wash your bottles and your cans before you recycle them."
But heavily contaminated recyclables hurt other recyclables material.
"Material that could have gone as recycling will be contaminated with stuff that is not, and it gets rejected and has to be disposed of as well," Bailey said.
Learn more about what and how to recycle at Deschutes County's Rethink Waste Project Website: http://rethinkwasteproject.org/


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NEW HAVEN -- Rand and McNally were fine in their day, but now we have Daniel Mugaburu.
An amiable, 35-year-old Yale University librarian, Mugaburu spends his spare time mapping the world. He might, for example, outline the boundaries of a hospital in Haiti, while waiting for his bus. Or he might map his dad's old neighborhood in Peru after dinner.
You don't have to thank him. It's what a citizen mapper does.
"If there's a place I like, first I Facebook it and then I map it," Mugaburu says, his excitement as obvious as an atlas highway icon. "I've been putting up things like the Apple Store and the Yale courtyards and the Marsh Botanical Gardens. These are cool places people should go.
"But it's not just for fun," he's quick to add. "If you can help emergency crews find a village where people are dying of tuberculosis or put a road on a map that helps refugees flee a war zone, that matters."
It certainly matters to the folks at Google, whose online maps direct millions of people from point A to point B. The company has been impressed enough with Mugaburu to make him an international ambassador of online cartography, flying him around the world to talk about using Google Map Maker technology.
Map Maker, launched in 2008, allows computer users to update Google maps using satellite images. The service initially focused on maps in developing countries, but added maps of the U.S. last year.
"Mapping in the U.S. is about adding an extra layer of detail," says James Kelly, a product manager for Google Map Maker based in California. "Taking your local knowledge and giving you a tool to put your community on Google maps in the most up-to-date way possible."
Kelly says that typically includes such things as sketching out bike paths, keeping up with changes to one-way streets and adding new public parks. In some cases, updates from citizen mappers make their way online within 15 minutes.
As for Mugaburu, he's been a natural-born mapper since boyhood.
He grew up in Lima, Peru's capital and largest urban area. As a kid, he'd ride around on the back of his father's motorcycle, always taking note of the chaotic, makeshift streets that seemed to appear almost overnight in the teeming city.
"I would remember every street," he says, smiling. "I always had a knack for it and a passion for it."
There were no paper maps available -- not that they'd have been very useful for long.
"The city was growing exponentially. Slums popped up everywhere and city planning was nonexistent," Mugaburu explains. "Those streets were dirt. Sometimes my father would get lost and he'd ask me how to get back to the main road."
When he was 13, his family came to the U.S., trading in dirt thoroughfares for asphalt turnpikes. Mugaburu earned a biology degree from Central Connecticut State University and took a job with a research team tracking macaws in Costa Rica.
Again, he was mapping.
"We needed to create maps to track nesting sites," Mugaburu says. "We mapped migration trails. But there was no wireless connection available. We recorded stuff on a hard drive and saved it. Once a week, we were able to get a connection through the only family around with a phone line."
By 2008, when Google introduced Map Maker, Mugaburu was living and working in New Haven.
He was particularly interested in updating the maps of Peru, which he thought were crude. "Entire neighborhoods and cities were off the map," he says. "The place my dad used to work, the hospital where my grandfather died. To see those places later come up on a map was very fulfilling."
Perhaps most meaningful of all was helping to map Haiti. After the devastating earthquake there in January 2010, Mugaburu and other citizen cartographers used pre-quake satellite images to map the country and help emergency services workers orient themselves.
"They were having trouble finding their way around and paper maps weren't readily available," Mugaburu says. "It didn't matter if you'd never been there, you could see roads, hospitals and other landmarks on the satellite images and map them. You felt a sense of mission, a sense of purpose."
Mugaburu subsequently won a Google map-making contest. The company gave him a laptop and flew him to conferences in Barcelona, Zurich and elsewhere.
Such globetrotting is fun, he says, but so is the simple pleasure of adding a hiking trail to a map of Sleeping Giant State Park or popping an access road onto a map of Silver Sands State Park.
At this point, he's completed more than 62,000 edits of digital maps around the world.
"Little by little, our maps are becoming more coherent," he says. "All you need is a laptop. I help whenever I have a free moment."
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Playboy.com's No B.S. Father's Day Gift Guide
Stockpiles of ties and socks can burn. This year, get your father a gift worthy of the role he's played in your life, whether you have to take out a second mortgage to afford it or not.
It's that time of year again, sons. The one time of year you must heap accolades on the man who made and shaped you by showering him with gifts that give physical form to your love and admiration for him: Father's Day.
Chances are his collection of neckties, polos and macaroni-coated picture frames reached critical mass years ago, so there's no reason we can't collectively raise the bar a little and give the man something he can be proud to say his kids gave him.
If you're caught saying, "It's the thought that counts," you're doing it wrong. Abandon practicality and allow AWESOME to take control. For good measure, here are a few ideas to get you started.
Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote Control
It's not exactly new to the market, but it's hard to improve on perfection. Logitech's truly universal remote gives you one-touch access to every part of your entertainment arsenal. Equipped with an LCD touchscreen, your dad will be toggling between activities (TV, Blu-Ray, gaming) without a thought for which remote does what (because it replaces as many as 15 of them). And he'll never have to call you to switch the input setting ever again. Finally, one touch is always enough. www.logitech.com $200
Custom Scotch Blend
This may not be for the real experts out there, but for fathers who like to explore a glass of scotch with a little novelty thrown in for flavor, WhiskyBlender.com is the place to go. Mixed and bottled in Scotland from a curated collection of local blends, this ingenious service allows you to approach your custom scotch like a lab experiment, starting with flavor descriptions like Smoke on the Water and Vanilla Fudge. Throw in custom branding and you've got a gift that'll give even the grouchiest dad something to chuckle about. www.whiskyblender.com $55-100 per bottle
Supercar Tours
A present in hand is great, but there's nothing quite like the gift of a unique experience. The tastiest scotch is, after all, just a bottle of scotch sitting on the shelf. Meanwhile, the chance to drive some of the most beautiful cars known to man is exhilarating, ephemeral and, therefore, unforgettable. You can choose to drive on a track or in a tour, but no matter what happens, it'll likely be a once-in-a-lifetime deal that'll always lead back to you. www.worldclassdriving.com $400+
Beverage Air Two-Tap Kegerator
Any man can buy a keg and tap it. Not every man can invite his buddies over for a few pints of well-selected microbrew refrigerated below a stainless-steel counter and professionally pulled from built-in taps. But with a little penny-pinching, you can make your father that guy. And just think: free pints at every Sunday dinner from here on out. That, my friends, is return on investment. www.kegworks.com $2900
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The North Platte Community College Knights Mens Basketball team (16-4, 6-2 Region IX) picked up a road win on Tuesday night as they traveled to the new MCC Events Center and defeated the McCook Community College Indians (5-15, 1-9 Region IX), 63-47.
Tim Simmons gave the Knights a huge spark off the bench, entering the game and leading all scorers with 19 points.
I had a couple shots go down and that carried over to the defensive end of the floor, said Simmons.
The Knights also got great contributions from Reath Jiech who chipped in 15 points and Ben Wilson who scored 13 and grabbed 9 rebounds.
Montalvo still found ways to help his team to a victory by leading the team with 4 steals and 3 rebounds.
The story of the game was the Knights defense which only gave up 47 points, its third best effort of the season. The Knights held the Indians to only one player in double figures as Antwaun Boyd put up 10 points in the losing effort.
The key stat in the game was again turnovers as the Knights took care of the ball and only had 10 while the Indians had 21.
I thought in the first half our defensive effort was very good against a team that can be very explosive and in a big rivalry game, said Knights head coach Kevin OConnor.
The Knights return home for two subregion home games this week.
The first is a match-up with the Eastern Wyoming Lancers (12-8, 5-3 Region IX) on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The game with the Lancers will follow the Lady Knights and will be broadcast on Rock 100 and ESPN radio. The Knights then host the Western Nebraska Cougars (8-11, 1-4 Region IX) on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at McDonald-Belton Gymnasium.
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The cosy studio apartment with full-length windows and wooden floors features a bright living space with a double sofa bed, a vanity table, and 2 upholstered chairs. The cosy kitchen includes a countertop oven and a stove, and the tiled bathroom has a walk-in shower.
Châtelet Metro Station in the centre of Paris is just a 15-minute journey by metro, whilst the Garnier Opera House is just a 20-minute journey by metro.
There is a bakery, a butchers and a local grocery store within 200 metres of the apartment.
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Very sweet home! Has everything wonderful geklappt- collusion went easily and reliably :-) had a very good time in Paris!
Sehr süße Wohnung! Hat alles wunderbar geklappt- Absprachen verliefen unkompliziert und verlässlich :-) Hatten eine sehr gute Zeit in Paris!
This has been a great hollidays at Gaston's apartment. It's a perfect apartment for 2. Comfortable, bohemian (looks like Amelie's movie house) and well conected by metro and bus. Thanks Gaston for everything!
This was our second time staying in this apartment, and again it was lovely. Clean, great location, perfect for two people. Very easy to locate and with great links to central Paris. Worth a visit.
I would recommend it to everyone.Everything was as it was described and even better.Great location,beautiful apartment with special ambience,good contact with host. Perfect place to stay in Paris.
Everything was as described. The sofa bed is confortable, the kitchen has pretty much everything you might need and there was almost no noise. The location and the neighborhood is also very good.
Pleasant stay. Simple and nice studio, though a lower price per night would have been even better. I would recommend this place to anyone wishing a personalised stay in paris.
I went to the apartment found it clean and well organized as in the pictures and I would really like to stay there again in the next time
Thanks Gaston
Quiet fully furnished room with pretty good connection (metro)
to city center. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Thank you Gaston - always quick response with Email.
Communication had been OK until I arrived.Once I was there it wasn't possible to contact Gaston.
The appartement itself was OK but the building was under renovation, completely covered. One of the reason I choose this studio was the trees out of the window, so I was very disapointed. The workers were walking around in front of the windows and the chemical stuff they use was irritating me. So I had to close and cover the windows.
The sheet was clean and changed but the comforter had not been washed for long time. The clean sheet couldn't cover the smell of the comforter.
The fridge smelled very bad so each time I opend the fridge I had to hold my breath.
The internet connection was working for one day and stopped working. The TV was linked to internet so the TV didn't funtion neither.
I know Paris. If you pay less than 100 euros you cannot get a decent place.
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Movement: To do this exercise you need to imagine targets in the space around your body. You can follow a partner's cues or select your own targets. Holding the ball, reach out both arms to touch your targets.
Your initial targets should be level with your chest and torso, or overhead, but positioned in front of your body so that it does not require any movement of your hips or torso.Perform this activity for a prescribed time and repeat on the other side.
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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) requires a permit or letter of approval for constructing and/or operating dairy enterprises above a certain size (Table 1).
Table 1Size of dairy operation requiring a letter of approval
Present regulations are primarily concerned with concentrated animal feeding operations. A concentrated animal feeding operation is defined as an operating location where animals have been, are or will be stabled or confined and fed or maintained for 45 days or more in any 12-month period, and a groundcover of vegetation is not sustained on at least 50 percent of the animal confinement area.
If dry cows and heifers are kept in a concentrated location with the milking cows, the total concentrated animal units will determine the requirements for a letter of approval or permit.
Operations smaller than listed in Table 1 may not be required to obtain a letter of approval but are required to operate in a no-discharge manner in compliance with the Missouri Clean Water Law.
Approval of an animal waste management system by DNR requires that sufficient land be available to receive the generated waste. If you do not own suitable land, a legally binding agreement must be reached with neighboring landowners to allow spreading the waste on their land. A specific form (M121-F, Spreading Agreement) is available from DNR outlining the necessary requirements.
DNR currently accepts three approaches for estimating land-area requirements for the soil/plant filter receiving the spread wastes. They are conservative management, intensive management and plant-available nitrogen approaches.
These approaches differ in the degree of detail required for estimating land-area requirements. In general, the conservative management approach results in the greatest land-area requirement and the plant-available nitrogen approach requires the least land area.
This publication deals only with the conservative waste management approach to estimating land-area requirements for dairy waste.
The conservative approach to sizing the soil/plant filter for animal waste disposal is based on the annual application of 100 pounds of nitrogen per acre with no allowance for application loss. This approach is intended as a conservative application rate that is suitable for all soils and crops.
This method is used in Missouri when land area available for waste disposal is not limited. By contrast, the intensive approach is used when the land area available for waste disposal is limited. The intensive (nutrient removal) approach to sizing the soil/plant filter more closely matches manure nutrient application to crop nutrient needs. In some situations, the operator may choose to base waste application limits on phosphorous or potassium, because of excessive amounts of phosphorus or potassium in the soil, rather than on nitrogen removal. However, the Missouri DNR currently uses nitrogen rather than phosphorous and potassium to size the minimum soil/plant filter area.
In estimating the land-area requirements under the conservative management approach, the adjusted thousand-weights of animals is multiplied by an index figure for the type of operation. The result is the acres of soil/plant filter area required for a permit under this approach. Table 2 gives the index figures for dairy cattle.
Table 2Index figures for estimating the land area needed under the conservative management approach
The following example, along with Worksheets 1 and 2, illustrates how to determine land-area requirements using the conservative management approach.
Estimate the land-area requirement using the conservative management approach for a dairy with 150 cows averaging 1,400 pounds per cow in a combination confined feeding/pasture situation, such that 80 percent of the total manure production will occur in confinement and 20 percent will be dropped on pasture. Compare the land-area requirement for the manure from the confinement facilities if handled as a liquid with the land-area required if the manure is treated in a lagoon.
For the example under the conservative management approach using liquid manure, 140 acres of soil/plant filter must be available for land application versus only 24 acres required if manure is treated in a lagoon. This procedure is primarily intended to ensure that sufficient land is available to receive waste from a given size dairy operation. Spreading the manure on the noted acreage for the given size operation will not necessarily meet the nutrient needs of the crop. For example, nitrogen losses following land application and before incorporation may be substantial. In some cases, the phosphorus and potassium applied using this approach may exceed the requirements of the crop.
Table 3 gives land-area requirements for different size dairy operations, assuming the cows average 1,400 pounds each and 100 percent of the manure is removed from a concentrated or confined dairy.
Table 3Soil/plant filter land area required by DNR for approval of operations under conservative management. Numbers are rounded up to the next whole number
To have value, wastes must be utilized in a manner that results in a salable product. To keep the addition of nutrients from waste and fertilizer in balance with the nutrient removal by crops requires a record-keeping system. Use laboratory tests showing the nutrient content of the wastes that were applied. The quantities of waste added and crops removed should be measured or estimated as accurately as possible. Reliable nutrient data requires that the waste be kept well mixed during the loading, sampling, transport and land application process.
Form M121-G in Manual 121 contains a procedure for determining the percent loading to a lagoon or basin, to pasture, or hauled for various manure handling scenarios. MU Extension agricultural engineering specialists and Natural Resources Conservation Service engineers have a computer program that performs the calculations for this table.
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my god. such bandwagoners. we just won a friggin SB...we're 2-2 tho so we prob should question every player and abort ship, blow it up n start anew
my god. such bandwagoners. we just won a friggin SB...we're 2-2 tho so we prob should question every player and abort ship, blow it up n start anew
riverboat, and u do realize that PFF rated Kiwi one of the top rated LB's vs the run, right? and that last yr he had a bunch of TFL, iirc 4 or 5 sacks, and an int IIRC...guy balls.
would i like to see him at DE more than LB? YES.
but dude has made a career of making plays for the Giants...lets not second guess JR on everyone
too many so called fans just look at the stats and make an assumption not really understanding the stat.....there are many stats that can be quoted to make almost any argument.....look at ALL the stats and watch how a player plays within the team concept ...that is how you judge
"When I was 15, I could not believe how dumb my father was.....when I was 25, I could not believe how much he had learned in 10 years"
1st to use the phrase "In Reese we trust"
This is what I don't understand, the people crawling out of the woodwork to defend this guy. Look, Navorro Bowman is an elite run-stopper. He doesnt drive the runner into other peoples arms, he simply makes the tackles. 45 of them in 4 games in fact.
Are we analyzing every single player on the team now? Lol
Mood: WOOF!
yea your right. we're 4 games into the season, we have enough info on everyone. every player in the NFL who hasnt been all pro yet needs to be questioned...
like do u hear urself think? kiwi has made tons of plays over the years. he hasnt dominated this season, ill grant u that. but osi, tuck, virtually everyone on D falls under that description.
outta this thread, dont mean to sound like a jerk, but cmon dude. guy is a solid player who has moved to lb and de over n over...
right rudy? lmao we're 2-2 AND FOUR GAMES INTO A LONG YEAR...we just won the friggin SB no less...
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Here's a contemporary Southwestern-inspired vegetarian stew of fresh pumpkin, pinto beans and New Mexico chiles that can be served over brown rice as a hearty main dish.
Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes Appropriate
Healthy Weight
Heart Healthy
High Fiber
High Potassium
Low Calorie
Low Carb
Low Cholesterol
Low Sat Fat
Low Sodium
Serves 8
Prep Time 60 min
Total Time 90 min.
Step 1
Preheat broiler. Place New Mexico chiles (or peppers) on a foil-lined baking sheet and broil until blackened, turning so that the sides are evenly charred, 8 to 10 minutes total.
Step 2
Transfer the chiles (or peppers) to a large bowl, cover and let steam until the skins are loosened, 10 minutes. Uncover; when cool enough to handle, remove and discard stems, skins, seeds and ribs; chop the chiles (or peppers).
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Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, serrano chiles and the roasted chiles (or peppers) and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, cumin, garam masala and turmeric and cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes are beginning to break down, about 5 minutes.
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Pelosi: 500 million jobs lost every month
posted at 10:26 am on February 4, 2009 by Allahpundit
Dear lord, it really is a Depression: At this rate, we'll lose 6 billion jobs this year. Or rather 5,997,000,000, thanks to those 3 million the stimulus is going to "save or create." Assuming, of course, it passes, which is suddenly less certain than it used to be.
Don't be too hard on Nancy for this little goof. When you're burning through cash by the trillions, it's easy to overlook the difference between penny-ante concepts like "thousand" and "million." Exit question: Which of the 57 states will be hit hardest by the downturn?
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City Bids Farewell To Outgoing Fire Chief; Names Interim Replacement
READING, Pa. - With the new year will come a new chief in the Reading Fire Department.
But before the announcement, city officials had to tend to one piece of important business Thursday.
Under the guise of a budget meeting, city workers and firefighters surprised outgoing Chief Bill Rehr with a warm sendoff into retirement.
"Fifty-one years in the department, so some of these people and I go way back," said Rehr, who started his career as a volunteer with the Reading Fire Department in 1959.
In 1972, Rehr became a career officer. In 1996, he was appointed to chief.
"I can honestly say he's very dedicated going to fires at all hours of the night," said Rehr's daughter, Christine Perniski. "Ever since I was young, that's all I've known."
Rehr will be officially off the clock Friday night.
Once his retirement officially begins, city officials said First Deputy Chief Kevin Kulp will fill the role of interim chief until they find a permanent replacement.
Kulp has been with the department for 33 years.
?His dedication to his job and to the city is unmistakable,? said McMahon. ?We are pleased to have a long-time employee of the city with qualifications such as his serve in this position.?
Rehr looks back on his career fondly, even though some of his prominent memories include the city's most devastating fires.
"Those are the kind of fires embedded in your memory," Rehr said stoically. "You don't forget those very easily."
Rehr's proudest moment on the job, he said, was when his son, Tom, made lieutenant.
"He was the top scorer on the list, so it wasn't nepotism. He earned it," Rehr said of his son's promotion. "That was a proud moment when you have someone in the family following in the profession."
With firefighting behind him, Rehr said he plans to fan the flames of his passion for history by volunteering with the city's fire museum and the Berks County Historical Society.
He said simply, he'll be around.
"I'm sure when I see the column of smoke in the sky and hear the sirens, I'll be like the old fire horse that got retired to pull the ice cream wagon and take off anyway," said Rehr.
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delber, it seems that once bees make up their mind to swarm - sometimes you can't stop them. If they were feeling cramped due to only one hive body, they might have already decided "We are running out of room." and even though you "built on", their minds were already made up.
I haven't heard of any swarms in our area yet.
I did put out two swarm traps near my two hives if they decide to swarm. And I'm hoping to get several more swarm traps placed around where I know feral colonies are.


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Social Engineering
thought it might be a good read about using Social Engineering to gain usernames and passwords
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General discussion of ethical hacking concepts, experiences, ideas and certs.
Kev wrote:I am not good at being a "con" guy.
njemjy wrote:I am in the process of trying to the same thing within my organization. Unfortunately, I dont have someone who can write the trojan for me.
Does anyone know of any programs I can use? Have any of you done this first hand and can provide some guidance?
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