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In the one-day writing workshop, participates will write four business situations and receive immediate feedback on his/her writing. You'll then continue your learning by sending three Word documents (within a month) to Dianne for personalized coaching and feedback. Poor writing habits are broken by repetition, a 2012 International Coaching survey concludes that coaching/feedback achieves a 700% return on investment.
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The importance of an Arts educationExperience with the arts is important throughout elementary school. Children often have specialist art teachers, especially in the intermediate grades. These twice-weekly sessions are most often devoted to vocal music, which is certainly beneficial; yet it would be far better if the arts program also included regular sessions of dance, painting, and instrumental music. The arts have an unstable history in our schools -- arts programs are sometimes viewed as less important than other programs, and they are often among the first to be cut when budgets are tight. Parents should therefore be vigilant, insisting that strong, balanced arts programs are essential and must be made available to their children.
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In the unlikely event of deflation, would the widening gap between rich and middle class worsen?
Let's start with two tenets of deflation:
- The value of money increases as prices for goods and services drop.
- The value of a loan's interest rate effectively goes up, since you are paying for an item (a home, for instance) that has decreased in value. So your debt-to-equity ratio increases.
During periods of deflation there is not enough money in circulation, and the opposite is true during periods of inflation. When a country experiences deflation it usually has been preceded by a recession or depression, with low production and high unemployment. For those reasons it has a far more damaging and long-term effect on the economy than inflation, which encourages short-term consumption.
Deflation is bad for everyone, but it could hurt some more than others. At the simplest level, those who rushed headlong into debt will suffer more during a deflationary period more than those who didn't. As the saying goes, "cash is king."
If you're a holder of the so-called "smart money," you could put it in circulation and buy at reduced prices. If your net worth is tied up in real estate and stocks, you'd be losing ground, especially if you used leverage to buy at inflated prices.
Not all the wealthy, of course, stockpile cash. In fact, many of them jumped on the real-estate gravy train when times were good and credit was loose. But for those who kept a significant amount of what money managers call dry powder (cash) on hand, they could benefit during a period of falling prices. And, they would be putting money into circulation.
For those who didn't hoard cash and took on lots of debt, consider this a warning to reduce debt as much as you can.
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Hayden's Erin Koehler and Steamboat's Lance Ostrom had dominating senior seasons and were selected as Routt County athletes of the year.
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American, Afghan and British troops have seized the largest Afghan town controlled by the Taleban in an offensive seen as a crucial test of the new US strategy to roll back insurgents in Afghanistan.
Waves of helicopters carried US Marines into the city yesterday as part of an offensive by 6,000 troops - the majority Afghan n to capture the town of Marjah in Helmand province in southern Afghanistan. British forces landed to the north of Marjah, which US-led forces say they have sealed off to try to trap Taleban forces still inside.
A British soldier from the 1st Battalion, the Grenadier Guards, was killed yesterday in the attack which has so far faced minimal resistance from the Taleban, most of whose fighters appear to have left Marjah. Some 20 Taleban were reported to have been killed and 11 captured. Local people reported that some Taleban had fallen back to the centre of the town which has a population of 80,000. They also claim that the area has been mined.
The assault on Marjah, in an operation called Moshtarak or "Together", has been heavily publicised by US commanders in recent weeks to avoid a fight for the town and also to garner support in the US for President Barack Obama's strategy of increasing US troop levels in Afghanistan to nearly 100,000 men. Some 15,000 troops - American, Afghan, British and Canadian - are involved in the operation in and around Marjah.
Billed as the largest military operation by Western forces since the overthrow of the Taleban in 2001, the offensive is partially aimed at the US and foreign media, which is present in force, to show US and Afghan forces succeeding in taking back territory from the Taleban. An aim of the Afghan "surge", with an extra 30,000 US troops, is to deny the Taleban any sanctuaries inside Afghanistan, particularly in heavily populated areas in Helmand and Kandahar provinces.
The US aim is to allow the Afghan government to reassert its authority in Marjah and the well-irrigated opium poppy-growing agricultural land around it. Some 2,000 Afghan police and a team of government officials are waiting to enter the town and its surroundings in the wake of the US-led military assault in which the role of Afghan military forces is continually being emphasised.
The slogan of the new US strategy is "Clear, Hold, Build", and it has the declared intention of not withdrawing after expelling or killing the Taleban, but of winning the support of local people by protecting them and providing services such as roads, clean water and electricity. Major General Nick Carter, the Nato commander in southern Afghanistan, said: "Everybody has to understand that it is not so much the clear phase that is decisive. It is the hold phase."
The weaknesses of the new US military plan were spelled out by the US ambassador in Kabul, Karl Eikenberry, in leaked cables to President Obama sent last November. In these, General Eikenberry, a former army officer, argues that the sanctuaries which matter most to the Taleban and the highly effective Haqqani network of anti-US insurgents are not in Afghanistan at all but just across the border in Pakistan. The loss of havens such as Marjah may inconvenience the Taleban, but will not cripple their fighting ability so long as they have base areas in the mountains of north-western Pakistan.
A further aim of US-led operations, starting with the capture of Marjah, is to allow the Afghan government to re-establish its authority and win the support of local people. But General Eikenberry says that the central problem is that the Afghan state has neither the will nor the ability to provide security, healthcare, education, justice and infrastructure. "Establishing them requires trained and honest Afghan officials," says General Eikenberry.
"That cadre of Afghan civilians does not exist and would take years to build."
He warns that the US is being sucked into a prolonged and expensive commitment in Afghanistan because its forces will end up acting up in lieu of the Afghan government. The Afghan President, Hamid Karzai, and his circle "do not want the US to leave and are only too happy to see us invest further".
The Afghan police force is particularly feared by Afghan civilians, who view it as corrupt and liable to use violence against people passing through its checkpoints. Its men have been frequently accused of the rape of boys, a tradition which has tended to alienate villagers whose sons have been violated and lead them to support the Taleban.
There is no doubt that the US troop reinforcements will be able to reduce the Taleban grip on the Pashtun provinces of southern Afghanistan. A weakness of the Taleban is that their support is largely confined to the Pashtun community, which makes up only 42 per cent of the Afghan population, and is feared and detested by the Tajik, Hazara, Uzbek and Turcoman populace. But these deep ethnic and sectarian divisions also make it difficult for the central government to recruit the Pashtun into the army and police, which tend to be dominated by the Tajiks who make up a quarter of the Afghan population.
There was little sign yesterday that the Taleban had decided to make a fight for Marjah, a fight which they would be bound to lose militarily but might have staged for symbolic reasons. US commanders said that there were 400 to 1,000 Taleban fighters in the town, but the disparity between the two figures, though dutifully reported by US television, indicates a lack of knowledge about how many Taleban are actually there.
The US wants to avoid using its air force and heavy artillery in Afghanistan to keep down civilian casualties, citing the destruction of the rebel-held Iraqi city of Fallujah, west of Baghdad, in November 2004 as an example to avoid. Although the marines captured Fallujah and killed many insurgent fighters, much of the city was ruined and civilian casualties were high.
The US commanders are underlining the role of Afghan troops in the present offensive against Marjah in an effort to avoid Afghans seeing it purely as an operation by foreign troops. The US wants to show to the outside government that foreign forces are in Afghanistan in support of an indigenous government and not as part of a deepening foreign occupation. It is not clear, however, how far this is window dressing during a military action which is being heavily covered by foreign media and how far Afghan military involvement can or will be replicated in future offensives.
An underlying problem for President Obama's plan for a rapid increase in US troop levels to be followed by their reduction in 2011 is that the Taleban could just wait for this to happen. A further difficulty is that success depends on building up the Afghan state and its armed forces at high speed, though the experience of the past eight years shows that this cannot be done. Afghan army recruits are often too malnourished to be able to carry the weight of the body armour which American forces wear. Unlike Iraq, where the government has US$60bn ($86bn) in oil revenues, the Afghan government budget is dependent on foreign aid, making it difficult to build up its own security forces or provide services to its own people.


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Watch the first official clip from the fourth season of 'The Vampire Diaries!'
Well, here's a familiar sight! Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Stefan (Paul Wesley) once again find themselves fighting over Elena (Nina Dobrev) in the first legit footage released from The Vampire Diaries' upcoming fourth season. "And now the world has one more quarterback," Damon says in his smarmiest voice possible. "Bravo, brother."
The clip is part of a promo video from Comic-Con — which you can watch in full below — and while it was 98 percent comprised of footage from previous seasons, I have to tip my hat to The CW. They really put together a beautiful collection of clips to show just how much Elena did not want to become a vampire. In one heart-breaking speech from season two, Elena pours her heart out to Stefan as she explains her dreams for the future.
(A future that's looking so bright anymore.)
Watch the full Vampire Diaries video from Comic-Con below, then drop me a comment with your thoughts and theories on season four!
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Welcome to The Monday Menu! Here you'll find my menu for the week. Hopefully it will inspire you to get in the kitchen (or out to the grill!) and make some good food.
I'm trying to keep the oven off for the most part and embrace summer flavors this week. My tiny herb box is flourishing so I'm excited to use some of my herbs as well. Here's what I have planned:
Monday – Crispy Chicken Fingers and Angel Hair Pasta with spinach and lemon
Tuesday – Hamburgers with sweet potato fries
Wednesday – Turkey Paninis with fresh fruit
Thursday – Orange Rosemary Chicken with rosemary roasted potatoes and broccoli
Friday – Tostada Bar
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As part of rap outfit UGK—his partner was the late Pimp C—the Port Arthur rhyme veteran has earned many a peer admirer in the notoriously prideful hip-hop world. He is working on his second solo album, II Trill, and appears this month at Austin's South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival. Most of our readers […]
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Double Dragon Neon (PS3) Preview
Over at Majesco Entertainment's booth at E3, I got to play the new downloadable game, Double Dragon Neon, a reimagining of the arcade video gaming classic. This is similar to the DLC game version of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time which was re-released for the online arcades with new graphics. Well it's similar in that it's classic Double Dragon style gaming with brand new 3D graphics, however this is also a completely new game as well.
The new game once again starts with Marian getting knocked out and kidnapped by gang-bangers. Brothers Billy and Jimmy Lee spring into action as they leave their familiar garage to start the fight. This is classic arcade, side-scrolling beat 'em up action with a few nice little twists. Throughout the game you can purchase and unlock songs. The songs let you unlock new attacks and abilities such as a fireball type of attack. I'm a huge fan of action/beat 'em up games, and I used to lose hours of sleep playing the Atari Lynx version of Double Dragon (yes it did exist) back when I was a kid. I love the new graphics which have a nice anime/manga influence. The tone and soundtrack of the game is all classic Double Dragon and 1980's inspired gaming with nice little electric synthesizer and tones. WayForward Technologies aim with this game is basically a love letter to 1980's gaming and the era as a whole.
The control scheme works really well. You have your basic punch and kick attacks. When you stun enemies you can perform a throw or grapple attack. You can end your combos with a spin kick. The developers let me test out the Sosetsuken feature which are the mystical abilities you get from unlocking the special songs. There are environment breakables and lots of various weapons and pickups you can use throughout the game which I always like and there looks to be a nice little variety of such. With the two-player co-op mode, there is a cool feature where Jimmy and Billy can do a high five to exchange health points, and there are times where they can also do a high five or a chest bump to knock down their enemies. In an awesome little easter egg, Billy and Jimmy do a little Wyld Stallyns air guitar when they complete a stage. The game features both old and new characters from the franchise. One of the earlier boss battles with the game is with mainstay Double Dragon character Abobo.
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Referee Horacio Elizondo, who refereed the World Cup final between France and Italy in 2006, has not seen the Zinedine Zidane headbutt on Marco Materazzi's chest. It was fourth official Luise Medina Cantelejo who advised him to give a straight red card. That's what he told Issue Eleven.
In a video of the incident you can see the referee talks with the assistant referee and then giving a red card to the French player. But it was not the assistant who saw the incident, Elizondo explained now. Have a quick look at the situation on the video below.
Elizondo admits that 'it was all done over the headset'. He was following the match at another part of the pitch and did not see what happened between Zidane and Materazzi. "Then play switches and goes back into the half of the pitch Materazzi was lying in" He remembered that "that point that I saw him lying on the floor". He asked his assistants, but neither of them had seen what happened. "I had a lot of doubts, clearly something had happened, but if no one saw what it was… and then Luis Medina Cantalejo's voice [the fourth official] appears in my headset, and he says, "Horacio, Horacio, I saw it," he says to me. "A really violent headbutt by Zidane on Materazzi, right in the chest.""
Luis Medina Cantalejo also told that he could not see if Materazzi did something before. That's where Zidane's career as football player ended.
PS: PS: You can pre-order Issue Elven on a pay-what-you-like basis from as little as £6 (+P&P). It will be available to download on a pay-what-you-like basis from 9th December, but a preview is already on The Blizzard.


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I took my snow white WK2 to the dealership and they saw my Jeep is were not happy. I live in the city, so we have a lot of birds and berry trees that leave droppings on my car. They basically warned me to be careful with the droppings and keep it clean. So I'm asking how do i keep it clean? Just regular car washes? Simoniz? Wax?
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I live in Manhattan and I understand your frustration with getting the Jeep dirty with so many possibilities of things to dirty your vehicle, I garage mine but still when its in use on the streets, it gets dirty.
I wash it twice a week usually at this hand wash place on RT3 in NJ. Every 2 months I wash, clay bar, polish, seal, then wax. Have to clay bar every 2 months because of the tar thats on the streets in Manhattan. :rolleyes:
Then once a year I correct the paint from the swirls, light marring. I'm due for that soon. :D
Find a place that does hand washing. Im not sure where you are at in NYC but I'm sure there is something in the outer boroughs that does hand washing.
And in between washings I use Meguiars ultimate quick detailer to keep it clean.
It all depends on how far you want to take it. I dont like a filthy Jeep.
Also check the detailing section here and check detailing forums like autopia.org, meguiarsonline.com, autogeek.net and get more information there.
Hope that helps.
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I live in UWS.
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simonizing? is that a term from the 1970's? ;)
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Yeah from the 70s. 60s even. Modern waxes are so much easier.
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Your dealer told you to wash your Jeep? Its a Jeep, Its supposed to get dirty.
An annual wax job is more than sufficient.
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Give it a good hand wash and use a clay bar if you can so you're starting with a fresh surface. Then just use a quality sealer (I recommend Zaino AIO with Z-2) and re-apply every 4-6 months. It may not be possible to always keep it clean in the city, but the sealer will help protect it from at least some of the elements.
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Especially using a carnuaba wax it'll be gone off the paint surface in a month probably, MAYBE 2 if you garage, so once a year the paint is unprotected for 10-11 months out of the year.
In NYC I'd use a polymer type sealant and do it once every other month.
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Collinite #915 is a carnauba and lasts 6+ months for me
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"You grow up as a jazz player hearing over and over again, 'In the old days, we used to learn by going down to the club and duking it out on the bandstand. If you were good enough, you could stay, and if you weren't, you went home and practiced.' That's still alive in New Orleans." Currently, McGrain is showing a young nephew the paces, from informal weekly jam sessions to a Saturday-morning clinic conducted by the Treme Brass Band. And of course, New Orleans has a much lower cost of living than Boston for a musician.
It's economics, too, that make a trio more practical than a larger band. "It's a welcome discovery when you find that you can do more with less." Even so, McGrain can't afford to fly his New Orleans trio everywhere, so at the Outpost he's hooking up with saxophonist Tom Hall — an old friend from his Boston days — and bassist Marty Ballou. Unlike a pianist supporting a rhythm section, or even a singer playing from a book of standards, McGrain is a horn player bringing in a book of original material — a challenge for bandmates, and not a slam-dunk with audiences.
"The trick has always been — and I tried to express this as a teacher — you want to compose music that is interesting for musicians and challenging and expands the envelope of the genre to some degree. But at the same time, you want someone who's doing their gardening or driving a cab or possibly not a music lover to be drawn to it — the human element that's appealing to anyone."
McGrain remembers a Plunge gig at the Mermaid Lounge in New Orleans. "We went in to set up and there were three construction workers sitting there in hard hats, drinking after work. We started playing and two of them got up and left. But the third one just sat there and sat there for the entire set. At the break, he came up and said, 'You know, when you guys came in, I didn't think I was going to like this, and then when you started playing, I thought, man, this could be pretty weird. I don't know about this stuff. Then I hung out and I really liked what you were doing. I've never heard anything like it.' And you walk away with the feeling that you've actually enlightened someone to new sounds, that you've triggered something in them where they'll listen to something new that they wouldn't have approached before. Their biases would have shut them down before they even got to it."
And hey — he converted 30 percent of his listeners. In sheer marketing terms, that's the kind of audience development that even Dolphy wouldn't have sniffed at.
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Fossils and Monsters
Three new pieces of work for solo female performers graced Riverside's Tête à Tête Festival last night. All were interesting. One was very good indeed — Stephen McNeff's Vivienne, a 40-minute piece which gives yet more limelight to TS Eliot's ill-fated first wife, Vivienne Haigh-Wood. Alone in her asylum cell, Viv, played by Clare McCaldin, remembers her marriage and all that has brought her there.
McNeff delivers an unpredictable yet instantly appealing score. The story unwraps in songs that always hint at popular idiom — crunchy bebop infuses her late-Forties mourning, Berlin-style cabaret hints at Eliot's possible Fascist sympathies — but their structure is elastic and mutable. You enjoy the tune but never quite catch it.
Andy Rashleigh's libretto is allusive and witty: an affair with Bertrand Russell unfolds with reference to Macavity the Mystery Cat. All is delivered by catty, horny McCaldin, all with a sheen of barmy. It's a far better performance than we're entitled to from someone who can also sing.
Meanwhile, compilation piece Fossils and Monsters showcases two other historical ladies, both played by mezzo Alison Wells. Judith Bingham's Mary Anning takes us on a walk with the titular 19th-century palaeontologist. Wells sings unaccompanied save for her own feet on a gravel shore, and some stones she clicks together: a simple way into the ordered mind of a fossil collector.
Science Fictions, which forms a part of Fossils and Monsters, concerns Mary Shelley, and while I initially loved Colin Riley's music, awash with trip-hop and Herbie Hancock crazy-funk, I found John Ginman's libretto declamatory and unfocused. The music followed it into a frenzy that I didn't enjoy.Reuse content


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The Software Defined Data Center: That was pretty much the biggest takeaway from this year's VMworld in San Francisco. VMware made announcements about the new vSAN that will be coming out soon to enhance software defined storage and about the NSX platform that addresses one of the final hurdles on the path to finally having a completely software defined datacenter, network virtualization. There have been plenty of write-ups on these topics, including one very good post from one of my colleges, Bernd Harzog. I am not going to go into any details on those announcements except to say that VMware is expanding and putting themselves in a good position to be the center of the virtual universe. I believe that it will take some time for software defined networking to really take off. My gut is telling me that it will be a slower process at first, just like the adoption of server virtualization, but when it does really take off, I believe the end result will have the potential to have just as great or even a greater legacy than server virtualization has.
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Data Protection and patch management of virtual desktops, while not a sexy topic, is one that should happen on a regular basis within any organization implementing or working to implement virtual desktops. Recently, we have been testing virtual desktop software and there is a huge difference between patching and protecting data in a small number of instances and 1000s of instances. There are scale considerations as well as ease of use for file level and system recovery as well as issues with patching virtual desktops (not to mention other security issues).
Vyatta: Building Block for Brocade SDN Plans
Brocade has stated they will buy Vyatta for an all-cash deal. This is good news for Vyatta and perhaps a way for Brocade to partake of software that could rival VMware's purchase of Nicira when Vyatta's own SDN features are married with Brocade Ether Fabric technology. Brocade has been in the software business for a while now, but only with respect to their own hardware. With the acquisition of Vyatta, they will shortly own a building block that can extend Ether Fabric into the virtual and cloud environments. It would be shortsighted to say this is just an SDN play—this purchase shows there is quite a bit of benefit to Brocade.


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With Avengers: Age Of Ultron in Theaters, Watch Honest Trailers Take On 2003's Hulk [VIDEO]
This weekend, people will be streaming into theaters to check out Avengers: Age Of Ultron, which is getting overall great reviews. After the first Avengers movie, a lot of people left the theater loving Hulk the most.
I thought they did a great job creating a realistic looking Hulk, but I'll never forget the 2003 movie Hulk, and neither has the team at Honest Trailers.


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New Bucks owners plan better product
St. Francis — New Milwaukee Bucks owners Wesley Edens and Marc Lasry took on the town with gusto Thursday with appearances from morning to night.
In less than 12 hours, the New York-based investors tasted doughnuts at Cranky Al's Bakery & Pizza, sampled some beer at MillerCoors, shot hoops and watched a draft workout at the Cousins Center and visited with fans at McGillycuddy's Bar and Grill on N. Water St.
Lasry managed to squeeze in a one-on-one challenge to President Barack Obama during a morning radio interview and said he would invite former President Bill Clinton to the Bucks' home opener.
And that's just the beginning.
The energetic Bucks owners, approved recently by the NBA Board of Governors, talked about their early plans for the team while also learning a bit about their adopted hometown of Milwaukee.
"I think it was the first time I've ever seen bacon on a doughnut," Lasry said with a laugh.
Lasry also got involved in a shooting contest with Bucks forward Chris Wright, who beat his new boss in an all-in-fun matchup.
But the new owners tackled some serious issues, too, as they spoke to reporters and discussed their plans for the basketball and business sides of the franchise.
Edens and Lasry said all efforts will be focused on the June 26 draft, and they made it clear general manager John Hammond and assistant general manager David Morway will be in charge. The Bucks have the No. 2 overall pick and also have three second-round picks.
"A big focus is who we're going to be picking and going through all of that with the (management) team here," Lasry said. "For us, we know the players as fans, which is very different from a professional side. I think as we learn more and more, it's going to be great."
The owners did not address the long-term future of Hammond and coach Larry Drew, each with two years left on their contracts.
Edens had some praise for Drew, who led the Atlanta Hawks to three successive playoff berths before taking over the Bucks and going a league-worst 15-67 with a young team last season.
"He's had a lot of success in the NBA, both as a player and as a coach," Edens said. "I think you start there. The résumés of the people at the top of the organization are good résumés.
"Our interactions with them have been great. They've been very limited thus far. It's a real learning process."
Lasry said the owners met with Hammond and Morway on Wednesday and expected to meet with them again Friday before heading back to New York.
Bucks management has formulated a summer plan involving a camp for the team's young players in Las Vegas before the team's summer league schedule. The NBA Summer League is scheduled July 11-21.
"We're going to be sitting down with John and David," Lasry said. "The first real meeting we had with them was yesterday (Wednesday). It's a bit early for all this stuff. But we're trying to spend as much time with John and David on sort of the basketball operations side.
"They've given us a number of proposals that I think Wes and I need to go through. We're going to be going through that over the next couple days."
Lasry believes the business experience he and Edens have gained as hedge-fund investors will prove valuable in their new venture.
"You have to get a great CEO and you need people who are going to live this thing 24-7," Lasry said.
"When you sort of look at where the Bucks have been over the last couple years, whether it's been on the operations side, it still needs help, and there's a lot of room to improve. From a business side, that part we understand pretty well and we think we can actually improve on that.
"I think on the basketball side right now, John, David and Larry — at least from all the dealings we've had — they have been doing a great job. I think on the business side that needs some help. I think right now the focus is going to be there. And look, right now the biggest focus is really the draft."
Edens said he and Lasry met with Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio a few weeks ago and tried to take a few tips from his experience in baseball.
Attanasio, who is a native of New York City and lives in Los Angeles, bought the Brewers in 2004 and has led a resurgent franchise that reached the playoffs in 2008 and 2011.
"Well he's been successful out here," Edens said. "It's much easier to copy than it is to create.
"We want to copy the things he's done well and adopt them where we think it makes sense. I think a lot of it's very sensible. He's engaged well with the community. He built a good foundation. He's done things you need to do to be successful long-term."
The owners were able to watch a workout of six draft prospects on Thursday, including point guard Deonte Burton of Nevada and small forward C.J. Fair of Syracuse.
"It's a little bit surreal," Lasry said of watching the workout. "Part of it is, 'Wow, this is our team.'
"I think we're as excited as people could be. Hopefully we'll be able to turn everything around over the course of the next couple years."


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Christina Aguilera Performs On 'American Idol' And Set For MTV Video Music Awards
Christina Aguilera, who was spotted out in Beverly Hills on May 18 in ripped jeans and what looks like a British flag under there, performed during American Idol's finale last night. She sang a soulful "You Lost Me" off of Bionic, and it was the kind of emotional, true-to-Christina stuff she should stick to so she avoids the Lady Gaga comparison music.
The Idol contestants reminded the audience of Christina-past by first performing a medley of "Beautiful" and "Fighter" before an abrupt darkness took the stage and she stepped into the spotlight for "You Lost Me."
Check out a clip of the performance after the jump!
The singer, who recently postponed her tour, will not be out of sight. She is also set to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards on June 6. Do you think she'll sing a soulful ballad or try out an over-the-top "Not Myself Tonight" performance?


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Fort William Henry is a short stroll from Hampton Inn & Suites Lake George, and other popular attractions like Lake George Beach are within a mile (2 km). This 93-room hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Water Slide World and Lake George Forum are also a short walk from this Lake George hotel.
Free hot/cold buffet breakfast is included with your stay and awaits you each morning. At the end of the day, the bar/lounge is a great place to grab a drink.
All 93 air-conditioned rooms provide microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee makers. TVs come with pay movies and video-game consoles, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Other standard amenities include free newspapers, free local calls, and ironing boards.
Guests of Hampton Inn & Suites Lake George have access to an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a spa tub. A stay here includes free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry and securing valuables. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a 24-hour business center.
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In addition to an indoor pool, Hampton Inn & Suites Lake George provides a spa tub and a 24-hour fitness center. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.
A 24-hour business center is on site. Event facilities measuring 440 square feet (41 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers ski storage, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Hampton Inn & Suites Lake George is a smoke-free property.
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Bar/lounge
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- Express check-in
- 24-hour front desk
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- Number of floors - 4
- Total number of rooms - 93
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference space size (meters) - 41
- Free self parking
- Ski storage
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- Television in common areas
- Free use of nearby fitness center
- Free WiFi
- Year Built 2006
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 440
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
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Hampton Inn & Suites Lake George offers 93 air-conditioned accommodations with video-game consoles and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Lake George hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
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- Free wired high-speed Internet
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Guests are offered a complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast each morning.
Nearby Things to Do
An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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what do I need to recharge my iphone and ipad in Italy? Can I get one charger that charges both at the same time?
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If you pack the charger which came with your iPad then you will have a device which will recharge both your iPhone and your iPad. This is because the iPad has a greater current draw so your iPhone charger will not work as well.
The only thing you will need then is an adapter for the european style power socket. An Apple world wide travel kit is available from the Apple store on line or you could walk into any Apple store or reseller and pick one up as well.
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Once in Italy, you can visit an Apple Store (or probably other stores too) and purchase the Italian equivalent of the "sugar cube" USB wall charger that Apple sells in the US. You can also spend a bit more and get the world travel kit, but unless you travel a lot it might be a waste of money. Try switching the Apple Online Store to the Italy Store and look at iPhone or iPad chargers. If you end up getting a cable that plugs right into your phone or tablet, make sure it is Dock Connector and not a Lightning Connector.
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Yes you can buy a double european adapter that will be usefull for both. Also for many other things.
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Can i use my iPad 4 charger to charge my iPad mini 2012 and iPhone 5?
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|Discuss How Dividend Is Calculated ????? at the Equities within the Traderji.com; Hi Guys, Can any one please help me to explain how dividend is calculated ? ...
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How Dividend Is Calculated ?????
Hi Guys,
Can any one please help me to explain how dividend is calculated ? also try to explain with giving example.
Also want to know dividend rate is good for fave value of Rs. 10 or Rs. 2 ??
Thank You,
Re: How Dividend Is Calculated ?????
Corporations may pay out part of their earnings as dividends to you and other shareholders as a return on your investment. Share dividends, which are generally paid yearly, are in the form of cash.
Dividend payout ratio
You can calculate a dividend payout ratio by dividing the dividend a company pays per share by the company's earnings per share.
Dividend yield
If you own dividend-paying shares, you figure the current dividend yield on your investment by dividing the dividend being paid on each share by the share's current market price. Dividend yield, which increases as the price per share drops and drops as the share price increases, does not tell you what you're earning based on your original investment or the income you can expect to earn in the future. However, some investors seeking current income or following a particular investment strategy look for high-yielding shares.
Re: How Dividend Is Calculated ?????
Actually most of the companies that I have paying dividends are quaterly,, some will pay monthly,,,, The dividend comes off the price of the stock, so if you have say a $40.00 stock and it pays .87 quaterly dividend. then the day after earnings dividend (exdividend date) the stock will open up at $39.13. A lot of platforms will show it as opening up lower, and sometimes it will fill the dividend withing a few sessions... The company says it is loosing money when paying dividends. but I don't see how, as it comes from the price of my stock.
When a company continues to pay higher dividneds it is good to own it.. but when some cut their dividend, sell the damn thing,,, look at FBR
Look at SFI and AEE plus some others.. Yahoo scanner can help you find paying companies. and the rate of return.
Re: How Dividend Is Calculated ?????
Suppose the Face value of a share is 10 and the dividend declared is 30% then that translates to 10*30% i.e. 3 Rs. on the same hand if the FV is 2 then 30% would mean 60 paisa....
Therefore just do not see what is the dividend % see also the face value of the share....
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Florida pastor not backing down on Koran-burning
An imam from a local Florida Muslim group was present during Jones' statement and later entered the church to urge him to call off the event, quoting Bible verses and encouraging him to follow Jesus' teaching of "love your enemy".
"I strongly believe at the end of the day he will make the right step and call off the event" Muhammad Musri, head of the Islamic Society for Central Florida, told reporters.
In Washington, the Council on American-Islamic Relations said it would announce on Thursday an initiative, called "Learn, Don't Burn", to distribute 200,000 Koran texts to replace the 200 copies that the Florida church plans to burn.
Official criticism of the event intensified.
Defence Secretary Robert Gates "strongly endorsed" the view of his military commanders that any Koran-burning plan could endanger U.S. lives.
"We hope that the world will appreciate that this is the action of a very small fringe group and does not represent the views of the United States or Americans as a whole," said State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley.
Canadian Defence Minister Peter MacKay, whose country has nearly 3,000 troops in Afghanistan, also condemned the event.
On Tuesday, several high-ranking Obama administration officials, including Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, had spoken out against it, and leading Christian and Jewish leaders also voiced outrage. Continued...


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The use of a more environmentally-friendly mechanical process in the manufacture of aluminium aircraft panels is the focus of an evaluation project by Airbus in partnership with Dufieux Industrie. This effort, called GAP (Green Advanced Panels), would eliminate waste created with chemical milling - significantly lowering the environmental pollution impact - and also would reduce production costs
Airbus is working on the feasibility of replacing the chemical milling of complex aluminium panels of aircraft fuselage with a more environmentally-friendly mechanical process.
The evaluations are being carried out in a project called GAP (Green Advanced Panels) in partnership with Dufieux Industrie - a company specialised in the design and manufacture of machines tools. This effort is part of the European Union's LIFE programme (L'Instrument Financier de l'Environnement), a financial instrument for the environment and nature.
Milling is used on areas of aircraft panels to make them as lightweight as possible, and up to now only chemical milling has been appropriate for those complex-shape panels of nose fuselage and aft fuselage panels (so called "3D" panels). With the chemical process, areas not to be milled are masked off, and the panel is processed in a sodium hydroxide bath. While chemical milling is recognized today as a "best available technology" by European environmental authorities, it does create slurries and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) that require treatment and disposal.
Airbus has been seeking alternative milling solutions in the framework of its environmental policy and ISO 14001 certification - as well as to reduce the production costs for aircraft panels.
Mechanical milling significantly lowers the environmental pollution impact, as aluminium shavings chips are the only by-product of this process - and they can be 100 percent recycled.
In addition, operating costs for a mechanically-milled panel is reduced by 50 percent when compared to one that has been chemically milled. This significant reduction results from combination of lower man-hours for the production process and the elimination of environmental costs involved in chemical milling.


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BRISTOL — Visiting Fair Haven used a big second half to pull away from the Mount Abraham Union High School football team on Saturday and earn a 56-22 Division II football victory. The Slaters, who reached the D-II final a year ago, improved to 2-1.
The Eagle offense showed life and scored all 22 points in the first half. Ryan Paquin rushed for one score and finished with 133 yards rushing on 22 attempts, while quarterback Coleman Russell completed 10 of 15 passes and threw two touchdown passes to Wyatt Gracie, who caught six balls.
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EAST MONTPELIER — Host U-32 on Friday edged the Mount Abraham Union High School field hockey team, 1-0.
The Raiders, the only Division II team on the D-II Eagles' schedule, improved to 3-0. The Eagles dropped to 0-3 with their third straight loss, all on the road, two by one goal and the third to D-I defending champion Essex.
The Eagles will host for the first time on Wednesday, when Colchester visits at 4 p.m.
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9/9 OV vs. Fair Haven 4-1
9/11 U-32 vs. Mt. Abe 1-0
9/11 MUHS vs. Brattleboro 27-13
9/12 OV vs. Poultney 53-0
9/12 Fair Haven vs. Mt. Abe 56-22
BRANDON — On the first play from scrimmage in Saturday's Division III football game vs. visiting BFA-Fairfax, Otter Valley Union High School quarterback Carson Leary bobbled a snap that was a little off target, and the Otters lost six yards.
That was about all that went wrong for OV in what was a rematch of the 2014 state championship game, won by the Bullets.
ESSEX — Runners from the Middlebury and Mount Abraham union high school cross country teams submitted some promising early-season results in Saturday's Essex Invitational, with seven Tiger boys, three Tiger girls and two Eagle girls posting top-10 finishes in Division II competition.
Overall, the Tiger boys and girls each finished second and the Eagle teams third behind Montpelier. Other D-II teams competing did not send enough runners to score.
On the boys' side, the scores were Montpelier, 24; MUHS, 33; and Mount Abe, 82.
ADDISON COUNTY — In recent local high school girls' soccer action, Otter Valley posted the most one-sided win in program history, while Middlebury, Mount Abraham and Vergennes each split a pair of games.
On this past Friday, the Otters thumped visiting Bellows Falls, 10-0, easily the program's biggest scoring margin in its decade-and-a-half history, and improved to 2-1 in the process.
BELLOWS FALLS — Host Bellows Falls on Friday defeated the Mount Abraham Union High School football team, 31-6, a Division II result that let the Terriers improve to 2-0 and dropped the Eagles to 0-2.
The Terriers opened the game with Chris McKeen's 85-yard kick return. BF quarterback Zac Streeter ran 76 yards on 16 carries with two touchdowns, and McKeen tacked on a two-yard TD run.
ADDISON COUNTY — In recent local high school boys' soccer action, Middlebury and Otter Valley settled for ties, while Vergennes took an overtime setback.
All four local squads were also set to play on Wednesday after the deadline for this issue: OV was scheduled to visit VUHS, MUHS to visit Rice, and Mount Abraham (2-0) to head north to BFA-Fairfax.
MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Union High School football team on Friday used a dominant defense and an improving running game to dismiss visiting BFA-St. Albans, 20-7.
The Tigers improved to 2-0 and stretched their winning streak to 24 games, while the Bobwhites, one-point losers to Rice the week before, dropped to 0-2. The Tigers will visit Brattleboro this Friday and Colchester the following Friday before returning to Doc Collins Field on Sept. 25 to host South Burlington.
ESSEX — The Mount Abraham Union High School field hockey team opened with a pair of tough road losses against Metro Conference foes.
This past Friday, host Mount Mansfield edged the Eagles, 3-2, in overtime. Allie Biancho's goal with less than two minutes to go in overtime gave the 1-1 Cougars the victory. MMU goalie Jess Peura made six saves to earn the win.
Hannah Wahl and Jalen Cook tallied for Mount Abe, and goalies Danielle Morse and Samantha Bruce combined for five saves.
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The New York Times has an odd article out today framing data usage on mobile networks in the rhetoric of the Occupy Wall Street and the 1%. Because the more data some fat cat in his limo uses while watching streaming CNBC, the less bandwith there is for the truly needy student just trying to watch an stimulating TED talk, right?
The world's congested mobile airwaves are being divided in a lopsided manner, with 1 percent of consumers generating half of all traffic. The top 10 percent of users, meanwhile, are consuming 90 percent of wireless bandwidth. "Some people may draw the parallel to Occupy Wall Street, and I've already heard comments about 'Occupy the Downlink'," a mobile consultant told the NYT.
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One of my fondest memories of the 60s was heading to Harvard Square
after school and hanging out at the arcade under the Brattle and then sneaking
into a screening of a movie like "Blow-up" upstairs. The shops down below had a
redolence of incense and weird soaps and other hippie products from bistros like
"Truc," scents that now are Proustian evocations for me, and in watching Antonioni's great film I
snuck into my first X-rated movie and got my first glance of pubic hair on screen, along with most of the rest
of America.
Heady times for a 14-year-old attending a Jesuit high school.
None of this would have been possible, or the establishment one of the US's greatest independent movie houses, or the American showings of foreign masterpieces including "L'Avventura," "The Seventh Seal," and
"La Strada," without Cyrus Harvey, who died last Thursday at the age of 85. Harvey, along with partner Bryant Haliday, owned the Brattle Theatre and
founded the distribution company Janus Films [Harvey later made dollars out of
those arcade scents by creating the company Crabtree & Evelyn]. They helped
engender a renaissance, short-lived though it might have been, of independent
and foreign cinema in America. Long may his theater and his inspiration live on.


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Brabus B63S
The guys at Brabus have the best jobs. They get to design & build life-size Hot Wheels cars and the budget is never in question. They were all laughing when they rolled this 6-wheeled monstrosity out at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The B63S is an insanely overbuilt version of the G63 6X6 that features heaps of carbon fiber, 40 cows worth of leather inside, and a 5.5-liter V8 that pumps out 700 horses.


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The new Force Series F40 SSD from Corsair would make an excellent boot drive, the company claims.
Originally Posted by proxess
Koli now that's a completely unnecessary comment.
I agree as well, let's all go up in arms about this.Originally Posted by BindibadgiQuote:Originally Posted by proxess
Koli now that's a completely unnecessary comment.
I agree.
Originally Posted by koli
This is no-brainer for anybody who runs linux as you can easily fit Linux install on one.
And I agree with "yakyb". If £86 for a drive is still to expensive,
Originally Posted by proxess
Koli now that's a completely unnecessary comment.
No it is not supposed to be sarcasm.Originally Posted by yakyb
[sorry is that meant to be sarcasm i'm not sure
my point is that traditional HDDs are roughly 4p per GB until SSDs can reach £1 - £1.50 per GB i will feel that they are too expensive for me
Originally Posted by TWeaK
It seems to me that manufacturers are scared of crossing the £2/gb barrier. Once they do though I reckon the sales will really start to come in - and I might dip into my savings then as well.
Originally Posted by storm20200
They already have http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/storage/2010/07/21/crucial-realssd-c300-64gb-ssd-review/1
Originally Posted by Bindibadgi
Cmon guys don't you even read the front page??
The same review is there. :( Where's the love?
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How to … parse an Atom feed in flash
"A while ago adobe released their as3syndicationlib for easy access to RSS & Atom feeds by converting either RSS 1.0/2.0 or Atom feeds into generic data accessible via the IFeed interface. These libraries also require adobe's corelib."
This is what I used to create my little jesusontwitter example. Download these 2 libs and add them to your project. I also used the twitter search API (search API).
Now let's see what I did first:
//url of atom feed
private static const ATOM_URL:String = "http://search.twitter.com/search.atom?q=jesus〈=en&rpp=40";
Here I enter the url to atom feed that I get from the twitter search API. So I search for Jesus, the results must be in english and I want to get the last 40 tweets back.
private function loadXML():void{
loader = new URLLoader();
//request pointing to feed
var request:URLRequest = new URLRequest(ATOM_URL);
request.method = URLRequestMethod.GET;
//listen for when the data loads
loader.addEventListener(Event.COMPLETE, onDataLoad);
//listen for error events
loader.addEventListener(IOErrorEvent.IO_ERROR, onIOError);
loader.addEventListener(SecurityErrorEvent.SECURITY_ERROR, onSecurityError);
//load the feed data
This part speaks for itself, we listen to the event.complete of the XML to load (and to be sure we also add a listener to the IOErrorEvent and the SecurityErrorEvent in case something goes wrong). Loader.load our request and that's it.
private function onDataLoad(e:Event):void{
//get the raw string data from the feed
var rawAtom:String = URLLoader(e.target).data;
//parse it as Atom
When the data is loaded we get the RAW string and pass it on to be parsed by our own method.
//parses the Atom feed
private function parseAtom(data:String):void
//XMLSyndicationLibrary does not validate that the data contains valid
//XML, so you need to validate that the data is valid XML.
//We use the XMLUtil.isValidXML API from the corelib library.
trace("Feed does not contain valid XML.");
//create Atom10 instance
var atomfeed:Atom10 = new Atom10();
//parse the raw atom data
//get all of the items within the feed
items = atomfeed.entries;
We gather all the atomfeed entries in the items array. This is our collection of data objects.
Now we can for example get the content of the tweet:
var currentEntry:Entry = items[currentindex];
if(currentEntry.title != null && currentEntry.title != ""){
tweet_label.text = currentEntry.title;
tweet_label.text = "God damned! Bad tweet!"
We get one Entry of the items array and pass the title on to a textfield. Wohoew! We're done. Happy atom feeding!


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Cable IDs
Cool, colorful, simple way to identify all the wires behind the computer or tv!! Write-on labels with pen or pencil, color coded, wraps around the existing cord without adding extra bulk.
Turns your desk into a blooming garden.Tags: kids, home, humor, computers, computer accessories, office supplies, electronics, usb, technologyAdded 7 Years Ago from Gift-ideaz
It's a handy little gadget that keeps your most used cables at hand - no more digging under the desk for that pesky usb cable that has escaped your clutches once again!Added 9 Years Ago from Charles and Marie


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|I would like to thank the salsa community for all your support and enthusiasm over the years but it's time for Danzon to come to an end. I have loved every minute, and feel privileged to be a part of the story of salsa in Dublin. However, with my family commitments and other business ambitions it is time for me to move on.
Danzon classes will be finishing up this July '16 as follows:
Monday 4/7 – zumba at Dublin Central Mission
Feel free to drop in to the last salsa class on Tuesday 11/7 at the Turk's Head to make the last class an event to remember!
Karla will continue to teach the zumba class at Dublin Central Mission. Her number is 086 027 1726.
I will be happy to guest teach a salsa class every now and then. Feel free to get in touch if you have a corporate event, hen party, private class or would like me to cover a class for you: Hilary 087 917 2939 / email@example.com
I look forward to carrying on dancing as a hobby. See you on the dance floor!


text: There's only one LQS near me and they don't have any. The nearest JoAnn's is almost 100 miles away and we don't get there very often and I don't know if they carry it... I thought to make an I Spy lap robe for my Mom; she has the beginning of Alzheimers and I thought something like that might help keep her mind sharper. I've got about a dozen 4" squares that I found in among my small stash but that won't make much of a lap robe, will it?! lol


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"We think it's going to be a Leaf-beater."
The "it" here is the converted Chevrolet Equinox that Amp Electric Vehicles is turning into an electric vehicle (EV) and will begin selling later this year. The speaker is Amp president Steve Burns, who is obviously confident in the product his team is working on in Ohio. Of course, Burns was quick to clarify that he didn't mean the Amp'd Equinox would beat the Nissan Leaf in number of units sold, but in performance. Burns said the Equinox will be able to go further – it has an estimated range of 150 miles – and that it's quicker off the line. It's bigger, too. There's one more way the Equinox "beats" the Leaf: price. The Leaf costs $25,280 after tax incentives, but the Equinox will run you about $50,000 (after taxes). Read on after the jump to see if you agree with the ambitious start-up team that they've got what it takes to compete in today's EV world.


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First-term Sen. Gretchen Hoffman (R-Vergas) was redistricted with into the same district with Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria). She's decided not to run against Ingebrigtsen. Does that mean we're rid of her rude and ignorant wackiness? Nope. She declared today that she will challenge Collin Peterson (DFL?) for the MN-07 seat (western and northwestern Minnesota).
Who you might ask is Gretchen Hoffman?
Here is a classic tweet that represents everything you need to know about Gretchen Hoffman:
#Sen Goodwin just called people with mental illness- idiots and imbeciles- while debating HHS bill #offensive #mndfl #mnsrc #mnleg
Thu May 19 2011
She deleted that tweet, but why would she do such a thing? Because here's what Sen. Barb Goodwin (DFL-Columbia Heights) actually said:
This is how far we've come: state institutions used to be, they were called, um, 'institutions for idiots, imbiciles, and the insane.' And that's what it said, right on the hospital.
You can understand why Hoffman would delete that tweet. Its incriminating and embarrassing.
The thing is, Gretchen Hoffman is too arrogant to apologize for lying. She had to be forced to do it. Here's what she tweeted after the Senate Ethics Committee forced her to apologize:
"I am certainly sorry for my own misunderstanding of what you said and how I subsequently handled it."
But that's just the beginning …


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Roka, Feb 1st 20111:00 AM
|With Mr. Fabulous
|With SIL (Richa)
|With my brother! :)
However, since I hadn't posted any outfit posts in a while, I thought I would leave you with some shots from February 2011... The wedding-week's outfits will have to wait till I get the professional shots from the photographer!
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awesome pictures! Esp the last one :) and good to have u back! (selfishly ;))ReplyDelete
What a NICE blouse :)ReplyDelete
Love the blouse! Its gorgeous!ReplyDelete
Congrats to your brother! :)
you look sooo pretty!!! congratulations to your whole family on your brother's wedding. can't wait for the pics.ReplyDelete
that pattern of the blouse is so trendy... I see a lot of demands for the kind.. the pics are fabulous.. congrats to your brother :)ReplyDelete
Absolutely loved this post Tanvi :)ReplyDelete
God bless both the couples and love your candid shots :) Mr. Fabulous indeed :)
Indian weddings are soooooo much fun and never without drama. Actually any Indian function where the whole family gets together is bound to have some drama! Can't wait to see the rest of the pictures...I love weddings...must be all th Hum Apke Hain Kaun I saw as a child :)ReplyDelete
love the sarees on both of you!ReplyDelete
and now time to relax and enjoy the calm or back home n back to the grind soon?
now eagerly waiting for the wedding pics:-)
Look at that sari!ReplyDelete
Love the pic with ur brother. And nto to forget the one with Mr Fabulous looks gr8 too! :)ReplyDelete
Congrats to your brother!! And the outfit from the engagement is so pretty. You look stunning Tanvi!!!ReplyDelete
beautifully shot. you guys look so elegant and happy.ReplyDelete
you look so fabulous here:)ReplyDelete
Love your sare! The blouse is beautifully stitched. Hope you had a wonderful time Miss T!ReplyDelete
Tanvi, I missed you. What a great shot with Mr. Fabulous:) Love your sari, blouse and that necklace...gorgeous:):)ReplyDelete
congratulations on brothers marriage:)ReplyDelete
love the blouse..n congrats to ur bro n SILReplyDelete
The colours are beautiful against your skin tone darling, you look lovely.ReplyDelete
Eda ♥
What amazing pictures. I love looking at them. Thanks!ReplyDelete
Yay! Congratulate him from my side! You are looking awesome! :)ReplyDelete
Congratulations. Please convey our wishes to the newly married couple.
Take care
You look gorgeous! Congrats to your brother and sister in law!ReplyDelete
Yay! Congratulations to everyone in your family. All four of you look so good!!ReplyDelete
ur SIL is very pretty.d lip color shez wearing is verrry pretty :)ReplyDelete
Tanvi, you look gorgeous! I love this pastel sari. Of course, India is the most colorful place I've ever been, but I tend to think of bright reds and yellows. I love the soft colors on you!ReplyDelete
You look gorgeous :) Love the pics!! And congrats on your brother's wedding!! Waiting for your interesting novel :pReplyDelete
WOW!! you look drop dead gorgeous in that outfit:) Hearty congrats to the couple:)))ReplyDelete
Very beautiful!ReplyDelete
You look amazing! Love the colours! :) xoxoReplyDelete
I loved your saree hun!! just love it :) and your fam seems so happy. god bless!!ReplyDelete
xo Nav
Congratulations and best wishes for the family. :)ReplyDelete
It is heartwarming to see such posts.
wow you look awesome in saree..:)ReplyDelete
Oh my gosh you look so gorgeous!!! Congrats on your brother's wedding!!ReplyDelete
Awesome :)))ReplyDelete
tanvi this was like a hotness overdose...you mr fabulous the brother n his gorgeous wifey !ReplyDelete
Stunning photos! I love the sari too, and especially love your hubby's matching colors :) Everybody looks so happy! Hope the couple brings each other a lot of joy :).ReplyDelete
so so beautiful. you look amazing. and the party looks fabulous as well. amazing post, love. thanks for sharing. if you get a sec I'd love to hear what you think of my latest trend report and enter my giveaway. xoReplyDelete
Tanvii! you look so radiant and pretty! I really love this post!ReplyDelete
The photographs with your husband and brother are s precious!
Lots of love and hugs!
aww... you guys matched colours... that pic looks adorable :)ReplyDelete
awesome pics tanvi :)big shout out specially for the gorgeous blouse!! loved all the pics. Once again lots of good wishes to your brother for happy married life :)ReplyDelete
Love the color combo of the sareee....and this was surely an appetizer to what you wore at the wedding!ReplyDelete
Love your colourful combo and everyone's smiles, too! xReplyDelete
Pretty pretty.. Congratulations to your brother! :)ReplyDelete
your dress is so beautiful!ReplyDelete
Congrats to your brother! I love our dress! The colors, the sheer top...your glass bangles...gorgeous!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous sari. Love all the embroidery on it. Congrats to your brother!ReplyDelete
Your neckpiece is very different and nice. Not every body takes a piece like that when it takes shedding so much moolahReplyDelete
Colorific India
awesome smiling pictures!!! :)ReplyDelete
and what a sexy blouse!
Hi gorgeous! You look beautiful! Love these photos. So glad that your brother's wedding went well.ReplyDelete
Things have been pretty hectic here as well but I'm trying to carve out a little catch up time :)
Can't wait to see the wedding outfits too! xoxo
Pretty lady in pink!!! <3ReplyDelete
Gorgeous love!!!ReplyDelete
I cannot begin to tell you how amazing you look! Seriously gorgeous photo's, stunning outfit too!ReplyDelete
Congrats to your brother hun!
Am only slowly catching up with your posts and I love the pics and everything from your Mehndi/hindu traditions post. These bold summery colooours rock on you girl!
I hope you've had the best time ever!
Have a super weekend!
congrats to the brother! and the sister is looking good! and she color coordinates her outfit with the husband. nice post!ReplyDelete
HI! Tanvi! How are you? Congratulations on your brothers wedding! Plus you look absolutely beautiful!ReplyDelete
What gorgeous detail! Rest up and have fun!ReplyDelete
Taans...love the colors! :)ReplyDelete
And everyone looks so nice and happpeee *touchwood*


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Date of Stay: June, 2010
We enjoyed a 4 day visit here. It was an excellent base for exploring the San Diego area: close enough to all attractions yet it felt like a country setting. All amenities worked well, were clean and were attended by friendly staff. Ample green areas were voted A+ by the dog. We stayed in the newer section which offered large spaces oriented to the north (mostly) so that the seating areas were in the afternoon shade of the trailer/awning. Lots of birds and lots of loudmouth coyotes too, so watch small pets carefully. Staff, especially reservations and check in, were efficient and cordial, and it sure did not feel like a 300 campsite kind of place. Highly recommended and we'll certainly be back.
Date of Stay: May, 2010
This was not our cup of tea. Whilst the campground provides the typical amenities and facilities that one would expect, and is clean and in good repair, it is a chock-a-block full, tiny space, loud and very busy place utterly without charm. It is, however, convenient and if one cannot get into one's preferred campground, this is an acceptable alternative: if taken with a grin and bear it attitude. The quiet hours are not enforced. There is no cable TV and virutally nothing available over the air in most spaces. The hookups are oddly positioned in the center of the sites requiring either long extensions or parking the trailer very far forward. On the plus side, there are trees and shade, sites are level and the place is groomed well. Our space was so small we had to back the trailer out backwards since the the road in front was blocked by protruding parts of large coaches. WiFi was spotty at best. Staff were seemingly distracted: the waiting lines were long. There is an adequate, if not charming dirt dog run wedged between the perimeter fence and a row of oleander bushes. We may be back but only if left with no other choices in the area.
Date of Stay: May, 2010
What a lovely park! We stayed in the newer Cottonwood area and echo the others who say this is a very nice campground! The grounds and rest rooms and facilities were very clean and in good repair. WiFi was adequate and the sites were quite spacious with ample green belts and common ares for dog walking. The nearby lakes and play areas are appealing and make for delightful evening and morning walks. Staff were cordial and efficient, although the in-processing to the park can take a little while and cause some traffic backups since there's but one lane available. We experienced no electrical issues as reported in earlier reviews. The sole downside was the excessive amount of street lighting in the park: it looked like an airport with decorative lighting fixtures. Bring the eye shades.
Date of Stay: October, 2009
We like this park as a convenient home base for visiting the Los Angeles area. If one is careful in choosing one's space (we like the B Loop perimeter sites, especially 163 to 169) there is ample space, good hookups, expansive grassy areas and nice views. The facilities are clean and well maintained but the rest rooms and showers are very basic and lack even paper towels or air dryers. Wi-Fi is free at the laundry and office, otherwise not accessible. Overall, a very efficient operation and a safe and secure spot in greater Los Angeles. Oh yes, one caution: there are lots and lots of skunks in the area so watch out!
Date of Stay: September, 2009
Dry, dusty and empty. That was the campsite at the end of September 2009. No doubt this lake is very popular with boaters and is likely very busy in prime season. Our visit was a disappointment: the restrooms were gag-a-maggot dirty, the dust was overwhelming and there just wasn't much to be said in favor of the campground except it's location which is half way between the Hwy 101 and I-5 freeways between Ventura and Magic Mountain. This campground's not for us - we will not stay again.
Date of Stay: September, 2009
Having arrived without reservations we were unable to secure a full hook up spot ($45) but were kindly given a site in the tent section. No hookups and the restrooms and showers were severely overloaded by the number of campers and shortage of cleaning staff. Other than that the site was pleasant and quiet and offered a nice forest view. For an overnight spot this was excellent albeit pricey dry camping. The campground is only 7 miles from Hwy 50 so it offers a convenient stopping off point with full access to all stores and services yet feels "woodsy". We'll stay again but will try for the FHU side assuming we are flush with cash.
Date of Stay: September, 2009
This county fairgrounds park is our regular stopover spot when traveling Highway 50 towards the west. It's cheap, shady, reasonably level and offers water/electric hookups with a nearby dump station. Restrooms and showers are nothing fancy but they are kept clean and as long as the rodeo or a horse show aren't in town, it doesn't smell too bad either! Did we mention it was $14? Such a great deal and we always feel safe. Fair amount of road noise so bring the earplugs or run the a/c to drown it out.
Date of Stay: September, 2009
This is a nice wooded area in the eucalyptus covered hills above Lake Chabot. The park is reasonably convenient to most Bay Area attractions by way of the BART Train which has a station about 8 miles from the campsites. Wildlife: deer, turkey and an abundance of birds was readily seen. The restrooms and showers are older and a bit primitive but clean and fully functional. Hookups worked just fine. In season, yellowjackets can be a pest. Staff was polite and friendly. There are good hiking trails and excellent biking opportunities. Sites vary significantly in size and levelness but nothing too difficult.
Date of Stay: September, 2009
This park is conveniently located. The facilities are not especially attractive; essentially, this is an asphalt parking lot. The services work although the sewer connections require one specific type of fitting which is (surprise) sold in the park store. Restrooms and showers are clean and overall security seemed adequate. There is an additional daily charge for "Resort Fee" which is simply an extra profit margin tacked on to an already expensive daily rate. Wi-Fi, a 3rd party $4.95/day provider, was non-existent in parts of the park but we were told it would be upgraded in 10/09. Staff was competent. Locations along the east side have significant traffic noise. Overall, the convenience of location is the big plus. Otherwise we would not stay here.
Date of Stay: August, 2009
Lucerne is a marina & campground outside the town of Manila, Utah. Sites are more or less level, electric only but water is available at the restrooms which have flush toilets and sinks but no showers. Most sites have a covered ramada, BBQ, fire ring and picnic table. The campground is a series of loops and the sites on the interior of the loops have electric, those on the outside have no services. There is no shade to speak of but there were several antelope wandering about and folks said the fishing there was wonderful. Busy with local campers on weekends, quite empty at mid-week.
Date of Stay: August, 2009
An expensive option but if full hook ups are the goal, this is the only option. Price quoted is with senior pass. The sites are wooded, generally unlevel, lack any communications capabilities and showers are a bit of walk and cost $3.50. Having said all that, the location near Jackson Lake is a winner and all amenities are close by. The sites are partially graveled pull-thrus of varying quality. This is basically your typical National park campground but with hook-ups. Tough to be too critical when the surroundings are so wonderful and there is so much to do so just whip out that credit card, grin and bear it and figure that's the price for the concessionaire to provide the space for a May - September season.
Date of Stay: August, 2009
This is a small, pretty state park on a lake with adjacent, excellent golf course. There are 2 sections: the older one is asphalt with small green belts for each site but few trees. The newer section is on a hill overlooking the lake but also no shade but the hookups and shade shelters are nice and each site has picnic table and bbq. Everything is very clean and the park is very much oriented to families from nearby communities. There is a very nice camp host and accommodating folk at the kiosk. The golf course is really very nice and an incredible bargain at $10 for 9 holes with an extra $5 for a cart. Adjacent to the park is the start of the superb six-mile ATV trail, rentals are available in Sterling. Place is full on weekends and even some weekdays so reservations make sense.
Date of Stay: August, 2009
With lovely lake views, clean facilities and family-friendly ambiance, Jordanelle State Park is a winner! A convenient base camp for exploring the Heber valley, Park City, Deer Valley and even day trips to Salt Lake City. This park gets very busy on weekends and reservations are a must, but on weekdays spaces are generally available without advance plans. There are extensive day-use and picnic areas in the park with excellent soft grass for walking the pooch and if a boater, the marina and personal watercraft launch areas are outstanding. Site selection is key as quite a few spaces are on sloped terrain and may be fine for a 24' TT but severely unlevel for a 36' 5er or a big motor home. The dump station is a bit hidden: look over by the tent areas on the flats near the lake.
Date of Stay: June, 2009
This National Forest Service campground is at 7,920 feet elevation on the Kaibab plateau 33 miles from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. It offers two loops of dry camping only, no hookups, directly accessible from Route 89A. It is about one mile from Jacob lake itself. At the adjacent road junction are a gas station, shop with limited groceries and a restaurant at the Jacob Lake Inn. The rate quoted is the senior passport rate;otherwise the base fee is $17/night. The campground was remodeled two years ago and is in excellent condition with tables, fore rings and gravel pads. It is a bit dusty however. The vault toilets were as clean as any we ever saw which admittedly is not a high bar to jump. Hosts were quite visible and friendly and the practice is to simply find a site and settle in ans wait for the host to come by, sign you up and collect the fee. Not too much road noise. Some weekend informational programs and gorgeous pine forests make this a great spot for an over-nighter or longer visit. However, there is no dump station and the nearby commercial RV park no longer permits dumps by Forest service campers.
Date of Stay: June, 2009
This State park is very popular with residents in the Four Corners area and gets crowded on weekends. It is really geared to boaters and for good reason: the lake is large, beautiful and perfect for watercraft. Folks rave about the fishing too, especially down river from the dam.If one is not a boater or fisher the options for entertainment are limited and the campsites themselves are not really very good. Most are small, unlevel and short and often have awkward access. Little privacy among the sites and dusty. The restrooms/showers were in good shape and maintained satisfactorily. If you like to boat or fish you will love this campground. Otherwise, it is still a good spot to overnight but a bit boring for a longer stay. Remember to make reservations for weekends and busier times and be prepared for a narrow winding and sometimes rough access road from the Pagosa Springs side.


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My husband and I like chicken and spicy food. This dish can be adapted to any degree of heat by switching the green chilies to jalapeno peppers. Either way, it's flavorful, moist and tender.—LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma
Recommended: Our Best Bacon Recipes
- 6 Jones Dairy Farm Dry-Aged Bacon strips
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
- 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Flatten chicken to 1/8-in. thickness. Spread with cream cheese; sprinkle with garlic and salt. Top with chilies. Roll up from a long side; tuck ends in.
- Wrap three bacon strips around each piece of chicken; secure with toothpicks. Place in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and bacon is crisp. Discard toothpicks before serving. Yield: 2 servings.
Originally published as Chicken Wrapped in Bacon in Reminisce May/June 2006, p 49
Sweet White Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.
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Reviewed Jan. 31, 2016
"This was just discussing! What a waist of my time, effort and ingredients. Couldn't eat, even my 11 year old could not eat. The cream cheese on the middle makes you want to… well you get the picture."
Reviewed Jan. 10, 2016
"Wonderful and easy! Great for company, too."
Reviewed Mar. 12, 2014
"Excellent, all the family love it. I omit the chilies."


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Police arrest man suspected of pushing girlfriend into traffic
A Seattle man suspected of pushing his girlfriend into traffic on Monday, causing her to suffer severe injuries, was arrested today.
The man and the 44-year-old woman were arguing Monday night when he allegedly pushed her into Martin Luther King Jr. Way, east of South 129th Street, where she was struck by a car. She was taken to Harborview Medical Center with serious injuries.
The suspect was booked this morning into the King County Jail for investigation of first-degree assault.
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