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I was raised by my father...(without my mother). The sun rose and set on him in my eyes. He kept me with him all the time... He was the band director at my school in elementary school, close by when in middle school, and he was the assistant principal of my high school. He kept changing to keep us close together (at least that's what I thought).
By the time I was a teenager preparing for college, I was sick of it. He asked me to go to a specific college (which meant he could have gotten a job there for me). I chose somewhere far off. Sometimes he would show up at my dorm to take me to dinner. But, I never returned home after 17... it was too much to me to live like a little girl again.
During my senior year of undergraduate school, he passed away from cancer. He was diagnosed and passed within 4 months.
I had no idea what to do. All the time I thought I was "grown" and suddenly I didn't feel ready. The blinders came off and the bad things he protected me from hit me head on, full force.
Despite these struggles, I finished undergraduate school and finished my master's degree....but I was empty. And lonely. So...I got married at 23 to a man I had dated for 5 months. And it was not a good choice. By the time I was 34, I finally left a horrible marriage, with 2 children in tow. It was struggle after struggle....
I felt like if my father had lived, none of this would have happened. I was angry....I AM ANGRY...I was lonely...I AM LONELY....
And despite having a wonderful situation financially, and good people around me....a home, a car, security, etc. At 37...I still miss my Daddy.
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The father of the Indian student who was shot dead in Salford on Boxing Day has called for justice for his son and pleaded with the UK to ensure that foreign students are better protected in future.
Anuj Bidve, a 23-year-old engineering student from Pune, in western India, died after he was shot in the head while visiting Manchester with a group of fellow Indian students.
Kiaran Stapleton, 20, of Ordsall, has been charged with his murder and remanded in custody.
Bidve's parents arrived in the UK on Wednesday to bring his body home. They met Keith Vaz, the chairman of the home affairs select committee, in Westminster on Thursday.
The family is due to return to India on Friday, and will visit the scene of the murder in Ordsall Lane, Salford, during the morning.
Flowers and candles have been left by wellwishers. Earlier this week, hundreds of residents took part in a vigil.
Speaking outside parliament, Bidve's father, Subhash, said he hoped no parent would have to endure a similar ordeal.
"It was really unfortunate that I lost my son," he said. "But I feel myself as a father this should not happen again because a lot of Indian students come here for their education and they go back to their own countries.
"I humbly request to you all kindly do justice for Anuj and kindly make sure that students who come here for their studies … they have their own studies and go back to their own countries."
He described his son as "really straightforward, very disciplined, very softly spoken and very friendly to everyone, and a very good son to me". He added: "I wanted to give him the best. As a father that's what I wanted."
He said he had been very happy while studying for a micro-electronics postgraduate qualification at Lancaster University, and that his death was a terrible loss to his field.
"He was a very great asset not just to India but the whole globe – that was the kind of work he was doing," he said.
Vaz said he had promised the Bidves a full report on their son's death, adding: "As a parent myself, I cannot imagine the grief that Mr and Mrs Bidve are going through.
"They want to know what happened. They were due to come to England in September for his ceremony of convocation. They never thought they would come in circumstances of this kind.
"Unless they have full information there can never be closure, because they simply can't understand how this has happened."
Vaz also said he had passed on the condolences of many wellwishers during his 35-minute meeting with the family.
"There are many people who have contacted me who wish to acknowledge the memory of Anuj and express their sadness as to what has happened," he said. "I have therefore asked them to contact the family direct. They are very keen to set up a fund – not the family, but the people who have contacted us – to honour the memory of Anuj and to help the family.
"I will pass all that information directly on to the family. That is at very early stages, of course, but it was important that the family knew about it."
The select committee chairman and MP for Leicester East also called on Facebook to reopen Bidve's homepage at the request of his family.
Shortly after the murder, it emerged that the student's father had found out about his son's death on Facebook before police in the UK could contact him.
Vaz said the family felt this was the only way many people could leave tributes and express condolences for their son, and contact them directly.


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Just a day after sacking Paul Langmack as coach, South Sydney have landed an off-field coup by luring Penrith chief executive Shane Richardson to the club in a move that stunned the premiers and boosted the Rabbitohs' hopes of climbing out of the NRL cellar.
Richardson, who has overseen dramatic changes in the fortunes of Cronulla, the Panthers and British club Hull, is expected to take over at Souths next week and news of his appointment immediately increased their prospects of attracting a top-level replacement for Langmack.
David Waite, Ian Millward and Peter Sharp have already been linked to the Rabbitohs, and Daniel Anderson last night joined them after the Herald learned he had accepted a pay-out to leave the struggling Warriors, possibly today.
But before Richardson accepted an approach first made last Friday, few of the highly credentialled four would have been interested in coaching Souths - wooden spooners for the past two seasons and last on the NRL ladder.
Richardson last night was reluctant to comment on his new job, but Rabbitohs insiders said he would be given carte blanche to restructure the club, as well as appoint the new coach.
"Shane Richardson is the Darren Lockyer of rugby league CEOs," one Souths official said.
Among his responsibilities will be player recruitment, and several agents last night indicated their clients would now be more likely to consider moving to Redfern.
Richardson, however, promised not to target Penrith players.
"I would never do anything to hurt Penrith," he said. "I loved my time there. It's a great club with great players and fans. I am just moving on to another challenge."
It is understood Richardson's defection was instigated by Souths director Jim Lahood, who organised for club chairman Nicholas Pappas to meet him last Friday.
Richardson had no intention of leaving Penrith but was attracted by the challenge of helping to rebuild the oldest surviving club in the NRL, as he had done at the Sharks and Panthers.
At both clubs, he formed a potent partnership with coach John Lang - the pair taking Cronulla from the brink of bankruptcy to regular premiership contenders and then transforming Penrith from wooden-spooners in 2001 to grand final winners last year.
"I have always had a high regard for Shane Richardson," Pappas said last night. "He saw the challenge and he's a man for challenges. I think it's the most significant appointment we have made in a decade."
Pappas told AAP that outgoing chief executive David Tapp would remain with the club, most likely in a sponsorship and marketing capacity.
Penrith general manager Roger Cowan, who admitted being "in a state of shock" hours after Richardson advised him late yesterday of his move, said no date had been set for his departure.
Cowan said Richardson had taken delivery of a new car last week, organised by the club, and believed his tenure would be long term.
Asked if there were unresolved problems from their last contract negotiation, Cowan said: "There was a bit of a drama 12 months ago when we negotiated it. We had a different interpretation of what a contract should entail.
"But I wasn't aware the difference wasn't resolved to both our satisfactions. If [not], I have made a very big mistake. I'm absolutely shocked if it was a problem.
"I thought we had a great relationship. I'm very, very disappointed he is leaving."
Cowan said he assumed Richardson's reputation for turning lowly clubs around was the primary reason for his departure.
"He loves a challenge and what better challenge could you have than to go to Souths?"
Penrith chairman Barry Walsh said: "This is the biggest surprise of my life. I nearly fell arse over head. At no time have we discussed the possibility of him going. It has come from nowhere.
"We told him he could stay here for the rest of his life. Shane is one of the best football people I have ever met in my life."
Asked whether he was aware a contract dispute was the basis of the decision to leave, Walsh said: "I thought he had a good contract.
"Souths gave him some more."
Meanwhile, Warriors boss Mick Watson last night confirmed that owner Eric Watson was due in Auckland today for a review of all positions at the struggling club. The Herald was told a deal had been struck for Anderson's departure, with an announcement due today.
Since Anderson took over in 2001, the Warriors have made the finals every season and featured in the 2002 grand final but this year they are struggling with three wins from their first 11 games.
Star second-rower Ali Lauitiiti was released earlier this season and other players have been placed on notice that they might follow unless there is a rapid turnaround.


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Just installed Forge BPV (11 wrx, catted TBE, PW TMIC, 3port, CAI, Protuned 91 cali gas) and getting knock at full throttle roughly 2-4 lines worth then goes away a couple of hundred rpms later, can post log if interested. Previous log with stock on, no knock. Getting it looked at by my tuner on Wed, but just wanted some info as to what would cause this ( ie wrong spring, spacer, etc...). Thanks


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Trim caulking before paint?
Anyone care to share some tips on caulking new trim before painting the first time? Still working on the basement project....... I'm installing doors and base now. I know I will need to caulk the base where it meets the walls in some spots. My question is, do you caulk everything? tricks to limit the amount of mess and/or waste? The trim will all be white when I'm done. Thanks in advance.
Cut the tip at a 45 degree angle and don't cut it to large. Hold the caulk gun at an angle and use a wet rag to wipe away excess. Once you caulk for a while you will get the feel for the caulk gun and won't waste much.
If it's new wood, or your painting over varnish(which needs to be sanded first), prime, caulk and fill holes-depending on topcoat- either re prime (because of spackle- or spot prime spackle), and 2 top coats of finish.
You will see what needs it so much easier after prime.
caulking isn't easy- use sparingly and wipe it first with a finger, then a damp rag to get excess .
Thanks to both of you. I should have mentioned I'm using preprimed 3.5 inch base. I figured I would need to prime it all again before painting. I would like for it to be pretty slick when done.
Before applying your caulk make sure that any joint compound around the baseboards is primed also. Caulk will not hold to raw drywall mud. I am in the camp of using a finger to smooth the caulk into the joint and then wipe with damp rag.
Very good!:thumbsup:
I like my tips cut below 45 degrees, as I think 45 doesn't give as much pinpoint accuracy. I like the hole to be just wide enough to take a finish nail.
Keep the tip resting on the surface.
Work the trigger with gentle, even, steady pressure. No pumping the trigger.
Keep the gun moving. Your speed is how you adjust the amount applied.
Don't surface fill joints. If you have a decent sized gap, move slower so the gap fills. If you move too fast you'll only apply enough to bridge the gap and the stuff will shrink and open up.
Caulk everything. Technically, all wood joins should be caulked, whether they're gapped or not. What is tight and closed now might not be in six months after settlement, especially important exterior. Also, if you have a stretch of baseboard with caulked/non-caulked sections, it could be noticeable when you're done. Remember, you're altering a surface, and paint highlights altered surfaces.
Use two hands. One on the trigger with the end of the gun cupped in the other, like a shotgun.
Always work backwards into previously caulked areas.
Apply your bead, not getting too far ahead, keep a wet rag, wet your finger to smooth. Wipe the excess on your rag.
If you caulk doorframe mitres, fill the gap and rub it in/wipe with the rag.
When you run down a door frame return, don't stop in the corner at the base, take it out on to the base an inch or two. When the frames are done, just run the base and connect the two door frames.
Be sure that you dust the surface prior to caulking.
For real tight detail work, you can use a small latex brush and a pot of water.
Be mindful not to round your corners. Don't apply too much that you obliterate the 90 degree angle of trim joints.
Use caulk to reinforce the drywall corners. Applying a bead of caulk around the ceiling perimeter also helps to get a nice clean cut line when you're working with high contrast colors.
Get a good quality dripless gun. A cheap caulk gun is the worst possible tool anyone could buy.
I use caulk for a lot of purposes, and I'm pretty anal about how it's applied. There is nothing more detracting to a paint finish than a lousy caulk job. Take your time.
Oh, and never caulk unprimed wood, gypsum, or other porous surfaces. It will draw the vehicle out of the caulk, it will lose its elasticity, and will fail prematurely. Always putty and caulk after priming.
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I thought you all would get a kick out of that. :laughing:
I personally like the dirt clods hanging off the tip.
I've met guys like that. I worked alongside one one time, a guy in his late fifties, a lifer. I said Charlie, let me show you a trick with that gun. He says leave me alone, what are you doing. I said I'm just trying to show you how to be a better painter. He says, "I don't want to be a better painter." Nuff said Chal. That's legend, and is oft spoken of and relived when I'm in the presence of those on that crew.
Thanks Kwikfish, dirt clods, lol,lol.
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Thanks everyone! But I really appreciate you taking the time to detail this like you did. Saved to my hard drive. I may quote you one day. :thumbup:
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This is a discussion on Nuther Newbee from Georgia within the New Members Introduce Yourself forums, part of the Welcome To DefensiveCarry.com category; Hi All, A fellow shooter I see at the local ranges and clubs recommended this site to me. We are also members of another carry ...
Hi All,
A fellow shooter I see at the local ranges and clubs recommended this site to me. We are also members of another carry site more focused on the political chit chat and legislation. I miss not being able to discuss scenarios and methods more than the headlines and hot button topics that make everyone argue. Both wife and I conceal carry everywhere and shoot USPSA and IDPA matches. We're pretty safe and solid shooters but always working to get better with a very strong lean to the practical side. We balance the competition shooting against working out our own weaknesses in weekly scenarios we setup at our local gun club about 10 minutes away. I had to get back into reloading so we could afford to shoot as much as we need to get good. I just love seeing a news story, or any scenario I can build and test to identify my list of flaws or weakness. Of course there are some drills and scenarios we feel too dangerous to include in casual practice without an RO or SO standing behind us. We still have a load of fun and getting better. I hope to meet more people with the same interests on this site.
Very quick sample of this weeks drill from something I saw in the Tom Cruise movie Collateral.
PART 2 of 3 Collateral Drill just Ruger LCR22 - YouTube
Here's one of the home stages we setup the other week that was a lot of fun
Home Invasion Drill - One fast run with XDm45 - YouTube
Here's a convenience store scenario we slapped together one pretty fall day
Store Robbery Configuration One - XDm 9mm and XDm 45ACP - YouTube
Keep in mind though, we are not pros and these are in no way instructional. Good to see how others practice to pick out nuggets you might use in yours. I'll start reading the forums and post when I get oriented a little better. I'm also not trying to spam of build some youtube channel, the channel is really just for personal use with no ads or anything. We learn and cringe watching our own vids each week.
All Best,
from Central Florida!
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Moffat County Republicans to host debate watch party Tuesday
October 13, 2012
"This is a very unique election. Every vote has always counted, every vote is always important, but this is probably the first election where 10 to 100 votes can make a difference in winning Colorado."
— Frank Moe, coordinator for the "Get Out The Vote" Republican project, about votes for Romney in this year's election
The Moffat County "Get Out The Vote" Republican project group is hosting a debate watch party Tuesday at the Hampton Inn in Craig.
Project coordinator Frank Moe and other local volunteers have set a goal of getting 2,000 more votes for the Republican Party from Moffat County residents than in 2008, making a jump from 4,135 to 6,135. The group has challenged other counties on the Western Slope to outdo them.
The party is limited to registered voters and will kickoff at 5:30 p.m. with a volunteer event lasting until 6:30 p.m. From 7 to 9 p.m., the group will watch the presidential debate.
Moe said there will be serving hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, snacks and beverages for dinner as well as door prizes and calls from some major organizers from the Romney campaign in Colorado.
Moe said one of the biggest reasons the group is having the debate party is because Romney came to Craig and said he would not forget Craig, Colorado.
"To me, that means that if issues especially like clean coal energy come up, Romney is going to promote our clean coal and also promote all our other energy sources," Moe said.
Expecting a large showing, Moe said the watch party also aims to recruit volunteers.
"This is the first presidential debate watch party we've had," Moe said. "We'd like to get everyone who comes to volunteer as much as they can, going door to door, making calls to get people to vote for Gov. Romney."
Moe said James Garcia, the state director for Romney's presidential campaign, would be calling to encourage the party. Moe also said the head person for the Romney campaign on the Western Slope would be coming from Grand Junction to attend the party.
Moe said he felt it was his and other area Republicans' duty to do their best to get Romney elected.
"In my personal opinion, one president is going to help our economy; that's Romney. And one president, Obama, is definitely against coal, along with Ken Salazar," Moe said. "That hurts our local economy."
Moe said regardless of party affiliation, Moffat County residents should think of our local economy.
"This is a very unique election. Every vote has always counted, every vote is always important, but this is probably the first election where 10 to 100 votes can make a difference in winning Colorado," Moe said.
To RSVP or for more information, call 970-756-7109. Reservations are recommended.
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The failure of provinces to produce strong opposition parties means premiers get to rule until their own party tires of them
From Margaret Thatcher to Angela Merkel to Hillary Clinton, women have held some of the world's most powerful positions. But despite more women in politics, little has changed: They tend to play by the same rules, making the same mistakes, and just as many enemies.
Is Alison Redford a victim of sexism, or a victim of her systematically alienating her caucus and all but 18% of Albertans? Hmm. Plus Quebec's leaders debate to a draw, and you won't believe what a publicly funded Vancouver charity spent money on.
As the premier heads for the exit, Rex Murphy recalls the far more dramatic denouement of Joey Smallwood
Based on her own view of her achievements, you'd think they'd be locking the doors to get her to stay.
Dunderdale is also stepping down as leader of the province's Progressive Conservative party on Friday
Two sources say that key people in the province's Progressive Conservative party were informed of Dunderdale's decision Tuesday night
Newfoundland and Labrador's justice minister says threats have been made online against Premier Kathy Dunderdale and he is calling for the Speaker to investigate
If there are invisible barriers that are supposed to be keeping women out of the top ranks of Canada's political firmament, they're not doing a very good job of it.
The Fraser Institute released a ranking of the economic performances of the provincial leaders, with its top spot awarded to Newfoundland's premier


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The question of how I am to start the story properly I have tried to settle in two
ways. First, by scratching my head, which led to nothing. Second, by consulting
my daughter Penelope, which has resulted in an entirely new idea.
Penelope's notion is that I should set down what happened, regularly day by day,
beginning with the day when we got the news that Mr. Franklin Blake was
expected on a visit to the house. When you come to fix your memory with a date
in this way, it is wonderful what your memory will pick up for you upon that
compulsion. The only difficulty is to fetch out the dates, in the first place. This
Penelope offers to do for me by looking into her own diary, which she was taught
to keep when she was at school, and which she has gone on keeping ever since.
In answer to an improvement on this notion, devised by myself, namely, that she
should tell the story instead of me, out of her own diary, Penelope observes, with
a fierce look and a red face, that her journal is for her own private eye, and that
no living creature shall ever know what is in it but herself. When I inquire what
this means, Penelope says, "Fiddlesticks!" I say, Sweethearts.
Beginning, then, on Penelope's plan, I beg to mention that I was specially called
one Wednesday morning into my lady's own sitting-room, the date being the
twenty-fourth of May, Eighteen hundred and forty-eight.
"Gabriel," says my lady, "here is news that will surprise you. Franklin Blake has
come back from abroad. He has been staying with his father in London, and he is
coming to us to-morrow to stop till next month, and keep Rachel's birthday."
If I had had a hat in my hand, nothing but respect would have prevented me from
throwing that hat up to the ceiling. I had not seen Mr. Franklin since he was a
boy, living along with us in this house. He was, out of all sight (as I remember
him), the nicest boy that ever spun a top or broke a window. Miss Rachel, who
was present, and to whom I made that remark, observed, in return, that SHE
remembered him as the most atrocious tyrant that ever tortured a doll, and the
hardest driver of an exhausted little girl in string harness that England could
produce. "I burn with indignation, and I ache with fatigue," was the way Miss
Rachel summed it up, "when I think of Franklin Blake."
Hearing what I now tell you, you will naturally ask how it was that Mr. Franklin
should have passed all the years, from the time when he was a boy to the time
when he was a man, out of his own country. I answer, because his father had the
misfortune to be next heir to a Dukedom, and not to be able to prove it.
In two words, this was how the thing happened:
My lady's eldest sister married the celebrated Mr. Blake-- equally famous for his
great riches, and his great suit at law. How many years he went on worrying the
tribunals of his country to turn out the Duke in possession, and to put himself in
the Duke's place--how many lawyer's purses he filled to bursting, and how many
otherwise harmless people he set by the ears together disputing whether he was
right or wrong-- is more by a great deal than I can reckon up. His wife died, and


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James Tagg, CEO of the company which routes calls from regular mobiles over WiFi internet, told GigaOm Truphone will shortly work on Symbian S60 and UIQ (largely Nokia and Sony Ericsson) as well as Windows Mobile.
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I fell in love with things French at my first language lesson. I've managed to get there a few times, but it's hardly a weekend outing. Fortunately, it's now possible to find a genuine taste of France much closer to home. Wellington offers a rapidly growing cluster of thoroughly French experiences.
Ma Maison, at the city end of Island Bay, is a good place to start. Margo Frost, who has "French blood on my mother's side", set out five years ago to create the feel of an authentic French country bed and breakfast, from the fine bed linen to the painted floors and furniture. Visitors from France have left comments showing how well she has succeeded, from "This romantic room in the French taste" to "We feel as if we're at home". Well, we feel as if were in France.
A French weekend is always going to centre on food and wine. We plan to behave as we do in France, avoiding highly priced haute cuisine in favour of the classic cafe and bistro food the French eat every day.
Cafe Bastille is perfect for Friday evening, because you can't book. As in France, we go early to beat the rush. Harvey homes in on home-made pork sausage, onion and mash; I have a superb salad of black pudding, crunchy pigs ears, blue cheese, apple and walnuts, then a spinach and gruyere souffle with ratatouille.
Dessert has to be creme caramel. By this time every table is full of people cheerfully shouting at each other, and it has been a long day, so we retreat to Ma Maison.
Saturday breakfast is a bicultural affair. Margo says the French eagerly devour her crepes and bacon. But there's a new French creperie in town, so we keep to home-made muesli and yoghurt, raspberries, and croissant.
Today we plan to fit in five French-themed places that won't be open on Sunday.
First, Wellington's grande dame department store, Kirkcaldie and Stains, which has expanded next door into a neat little shop selling 45 different cheeses, though not all at once.
Availability depends on what's in season in France, and whether the cheese you want has sold out. Tasting is encouraged, so we try Saint Agur, an Auvergne blue; orange, caramel-tasting Memolette from Calais; and one of the oldest French cheeses, Laguiole, a kind of cheddar.
Just ahead is our morning snack. Sandrine Urvois is from Brittany, the home of crepes. Married to a New Zealander, she launched Crepes a Go Go because it fitted with raising two little boys.
While sweet crepes are their best seller, there's growing demand for savoury brown galettes. These are made from Canterbury buckwheat, are gluten-free, and definitely better than the ones I had in France.
Food leads naturally to wine, and Peter Rumble's cellar is a Wellington institution. His range covers all major French wine-growing regions, priced from $15 to a jaw-dropping $5000 for the older vintages of grand clarets from the late 1940s and mid 1960s. We try, and buy, his best seller, a modest $20 blended red: Cuvee des Oliviers 2004, from Domaine Massamier La Mignarde in Peyriac.
Round the corner in La Maison, Frederic Lafont responds warmly to my tentative French greeting. He imports a range of traditionally made French products for the home and the person. All have their own history, "un vieux savoir faire".
Even the green Marseille olive oil soap dates back to 1230. The prices of the strong moulded glassware in "le style ancien", some with the Versailles scallop shell or Napoleon's bee, are as reasonable as our wine. The maker, La Rochere, founded in 1475, is the oldest glass and crystal maker continuously operating in France.
For late lunch, we track down La Cloche along the Hutt Rd. Manager Francois Echequet is passionate about "the culture of gastronomy" which he has seen developing here. La Cloche aims to provide "l'experience francaise" without spending huge sums. Alongside the carefully selected wines, cheeses, and groceries are smallgoods (Toulouse sausage, duck or snail pate, wild boar or goat rillettes), all made here, to French recipes. We sit in the winter sun and devour a crisp croque-monsieur big enough to share, green salad, and frites.
We have missed the Alliance Francaise - open one Saturday a month - but there's usually a French film playing somewhere in the city.
We manage to get tickets for a late afternoon session of The Valet, a sparkling satirical comedy complete with Karl Lagerfeld frocks, at the magnificently restored Embassy.
So we're in the right frame of mind for dinner at Francois. Harvey homes in on oysters and steak-frites, but I branch out with gateau bressan, a brilliant warm chicken and liver pudding, and pork with cider sauce. It's good to be able to get single glasses of a viognier, a tanniny Bergerac red, and a 2004 Cote du Rhone.
We sleep late, so we turn morning tea into breakfast. Jean-Louis Macadre and his New Zealand wife Gail started Bordeaux Bakery in 1992, so he could make the kinds of breads and cakes he knew. Now they run the bakery, the spacious parent shop-cafe, and two little city offspring.
So much choice, so little room ... baguette first, naturellement, with orange jam; then I manage to kid myself that a large slice of tropezienne is lighter than an almond croissant.
A virtuous uphill walk is called for. We pay our respects to Katherine Mansfield (she's a French icon, too) at her superbly restored Thorndon birthplace, then browse the shops up to Cherry Orchard Antiques.
Despite the name, Mary-Clare Wilson buys solely in France, collecting homely, quirky pieces. Time for one last leisurely lunch before we leave ... Wellington's newest French cafe, Simply Paris, is simple and sophisticated. There are soups, quiches, salads, and a plat du jour - today, roast lamb with gratin.
The French drink enormous quantities of fancy tea, and here are 27 kinds. Their in-house patissier uses imported French purees to give his delicate creations their intense fruit flavours. I start to fantasise about selling up, renting the flat upstairs, and becoming the Simone de Beauvoir of Cuba St.
Getting there
Air New Zealand has regular flights to Wellington from Auckland and other airports around the country.
Where to stay
Ma Maison, 9 Tamar St, Island Bay, phone/fax (04) 383 4018, email firstname.lastname@example.com. Double $130, single $110, including breakfast.
Where to eat
Cafe Bastille, 16 Majoribanks St, (04) 382 9559, Mon-Sat 5.30pm-late
Crepes a Go Go, 57 Manners Mall (04) 499 1820, Harbour City Centre (04) 499 1900, Mon to Fri 9.30am-5.30pm and Sat 10am-5pm.
Francois, 10A Murphy St, (04) 499 5252, lunch Tue-Fri from midday, dinner Mon-Sat from 6pm.
Bordeaux Bakery, 220 Thorndon Quay, (04) 499 8334, bordeaux firstname.lastname@example.com, daily 7.30am-5pm.
Simply Paris, 181 Cuba St, (04) 801 5486, email@example.com, Tue-Thu 7.30am-5.30pm, Fri-Sat to 10pm, Sun 8am-4pm.
Where to go
Check the Alliance Francaise website for events: see link below.
Rumbles, 32 Waring Taylor St (04) 472 7045, email@example.com.
Kirkcaldie and Stains, cnr Lambton Quay and Brandon St, (04) 472 5899.
La Maison, 142 Featherston St, (04) 499 5350, email@example.com.
Katherine Mansfield Birthplace, 25 Tinakori Rd, Tue-Sun 10am-4pm, admission charge.
Cherry Orchard Antiques, 344 Tinakori Rd, behind Fords Cafe), (04) 499 8533, daily 10am-4pm or by appointment.
La Cloche, 134 Hutt Rd, (04) 473 4892, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, weekends 9am-3pm.
Absolutely positively one to win
How would you like a weekend trip for two to Wellington to see the Constable exhibition as well as enjoying the capital's cafes, art galleries and museums?
Herald Travel, Air New Zealand and Positively Wellington Tourism are offering the chance to win a package including:
* Two return air tickets to Wellington flying Air NZ.
* A night's accommodation for two at one of Wellington's classiest hotels, the Bolton Hotel, in downtown Wellington, just a few minutes' walk from Lambton Quay. Also, enjoy breakfast for two at the hotel's exquisite restaurant, Bisque on Bolton.
* Sit back and relax at the end of your day with dinner for two at one of Wellington's premier restaurants, The White House Restaurant, which offers a range of fine cuisine at an idyllic site on Oriental Parade.
* Take a step back into 19th-century Europe with tickets for two to Constable: Impressions of Land, Sea and Sky, on at Te Papa until October 8.
* Take a ride on one of Wellington's most iconic attractions with tickets for two on the Wellington Cable Car. The journey will whisk you from downtown Lambton Quay to the tranquillity of the Botanic Gardens, where you'll enjoy stunning views of the city and harbour.
This package must be taken before the close of the Constable exhibition on October 8. It must be taken on a weekend; and accommodation at the Bolton Hotel is subject to availability at the time of booking.
* In addition, Air NZ is offering nine consolation prizes of return air tickets for two to Wellington to be used by June 30, 2007.
To be in to win put your name and address and a daytime phone number on the back of an envelope, give the name of Wellington's national museum, and post to:
Wellington Weekend, Travel Section, NZ Herald, PO Box 3290, Auckland.
Entries must reach the Herald by noon on September 5. Winners will be listed in Travel on September 12.
* Anne Else was assisted by Positively Wellington Tourism.


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Costume Information
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|red suit with frills, silver white hair and a millenium eye. because his fabulous!
Awesome. Can't wait to see.
This will be much awesome XD Yay for Maxi!
yep should be fun ^^
WIN! I soooo cannot wait to see this!
also loving your Avatar Timpey~ ; D
This'll be great! Are you doing wine sipping for a pose?? XD
maybe ^^ i'll see if i can find a non breackable glass and thanks uni ^--^
this is an awsum constume- will u be making an eye or not?
I didn't know this was you! Hooray! well done!
thanks ^^ yeah made the eye just gotta get more pics up
Awesome cosplay. Can't wait to see the pics.
O sir, i do say, Your looking very fabulous~
agreed with Nina xD
Looked good on the day bro!!! and the yugis grandfather card idea made me lol so hard so nice job
was a cool cosplay
simply faaaabulous
Awesome cosplay c:
Let's celebrate by watching the Spice Girls movie! -shot-
lol, I like the card |D
Oooh this is realy good =D You make a great Maxi
lol I was planning a Pegasus cosplay myself!! what did you do exactly? find a red suit and just add the little bits and pieces, or made it all from scratch? It looks kinda tough to make O.O
This is really good. Great job. :D
*squee* what an awesome cosplay! the card is faaaaaantastic and hilarious xD
Dx I love him!! I NEVER see anyone do Pegasus !! T-T....Really good cosplay, the poses were perfect xD!
If you do cosplay him again...get a copy of the "Spice Girls: Movie". lol XD
owwwwwww absoloutly, simply fabulous!!!


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Feb. 28, 2004
Recap?|? Box Score?|? Quotes?|? Photo Gallery
* Tennessee improves to 14-11 (6-8 SEC), while Auburn falls to 13-12 (4-10)
* Vols are now 13-3 (6-1 SEC) at home this season ... Auburn is 1-6 on the road in SEC play this season
* Vols are 42-14 in SEC play at Thompson-Boling Arena in last five seasons
* UT has an 92-19 mark overall at home since the 1997-98 season
Series Notebook
* UT leads all-time series 65-34 that dates back to 1927... The Vols have won six of the last seven meetings overall
* UT holds a 39-7 advantage in series in games played in Knoxville,
* The Vols have won six of the last seven meetings in Knoxville dating back to 1992
* Auburn ended UT's five-game winning streak in the series last year with a 66-53 win in the SEC Tournament
* AU's last win in Knoxville was by a 74-69 count in 1997-98
* The two teams split the season series a year ago ... UT won at Auburn 60-57, AU beat UT 66-53 at SEC Tourney
* Ten of the last 15 UT-AU games have been decided by 8 points or less
McFadgon Leads Vols With 23 Points
* Scored 21 points, connecting on 8-of-12 from the field, including 5-of-8 from three-point range
* Tallied Vols' last 9 points tonight in the final minutes
* Connected on 13-of-13 free throws tonight ... (previous best: 13-of-13 vs. Kentucky, 1/20)
* Hit 6-of-6 from free throw in the final minute
* Now shooting 92.5 percent 124-of-134) from the free throw line this season to lead the SEC
* Scored double-figures in 21 games this season, including 11 games of 20 points or more
* Entered the game ranked third in the SEC in scoring, averaging 18.1 ppg
* Gave UT a 69-66 lead with 1:19 remaining on a 3-pointer
* Put Vols up 71-66 with two free throws at the 38.6 mark
Watson Scores 16 Points; Leads Vols in Rebounding
* Scored 16 points on 5-of-9 shooting from the field
* Connected on 5-of-9 from the field (2-of-4 from three-point range)
* Paced Vols with 6 rebounds--all on the defensive end
* 20th game this season of scoring double-figures ... 33rd time in his career
Crump Scores 10
* Scored 10 points on 4-of-11 shooting from the field
* Pulled down 4 rebounds
* Scored double figures in 19 of the last 20 games
* Tallied double figures in 23 of the Vols' 25 games this season and 49 times in his UT career
Wingate Scores Career-High
* Scored career-high 9 points tonight (previous: 8, twice--last vs. Florida 1/31)
* Connected on 3-of-9 from the field and 3-of-4 from the FT line tonight
* Played career-high 27 minutes (previous: 26 vs. Kentucky 2/25)
* Vols are now 8-3 when McFadgon scores 20 or more points this season
* UT hit 24-of-28 (.857), outscoring Auburn 24-17 at the FT line tonight
* Freshman guard Dane Bradshaw made his first career start tonight
* Auburn missed 6 of its first 7 shots from the field ... UT hit 5 of its first 7 field goal attempts
* Auburn took its first lead of the game (37-36) with 15:26 remaining
* Auburn outrebounded the Vols 43-32 ... UT is 3-6 when being outrebounded this season
* UT led 34-29 at halftime ... Vols are now 12-2 this season when leading at the half (35-12 under Peterson)
* Vols now 12-1 this season when scoring 70 points or more ... 8-0 when scoring 80 points or more
Next Game
* Tennessee plays at Vanderbilt Wednesday in 8 p.m. (EST) tipoff
* UT won the season's first meeting 76-66 at Knoxville Jan. 14
* UT leads the all-time series 102-62, but trail 46-34 in games played in Nashville
* Vols have won five of the last six meetings, including the past three games in the series


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Despite there being one race remaining tomorrow, Hooligan cannot be beaten. Her nearest rival, Living Doll (Michael Hiatt) from Melbourne, is nine points behind with a drop in place. Even with the drop reinstated, the Pittwater based boat is in the box seat.
'I know we don't need to sail tomorrow, but don't worry, we'll be on the start line anyway. I'm here to race, not to swan around,' a visibly happy Blackmore said aboard his boat.
The Blackmore's vitamin king paid tribute to his crew. 'Tom Slingsby (his tactician and a four-time world champion in two separate classes) did a good job today. Actually the whole crew has sailed well,' Blackmore said of his highbrow crew.
'The last work got us to the line first in the last race; our boat speed was good. The results could have gone anyway today, it was that sort of day,' he said.
Asked would he come back to Audi Victoria Week, the affable yachtsman said: 'Yes, I got this boat to race regattas and apart from the first two days, I really enjoyed myself here.'
The race is now on for second and third places overall. The Farr 55 Living Doll reclaimed second place overall today by winning Race 6, pushing Stephen Ainsworth's RP63 Loki back down to third place.
Loki, from NSW, finished second behind Living Doll in Race 6, but dropped to fifth place in Race 7. She is now one and a half points behind Hiatt's boat with just one race remaining in the Audi IRC Series.
The pair's nearest competitor is the Melbourne based Cookson 50, Terra Firma (Nick Bartels), which is 10 points behind Loki.
Conditions were difficult and required 100 percent attention from tacticians in particular. Light 8 knot winds flicked from north around to an easterly direction and were patchy.
The Audi IRC Series concludes tomorrow with Race 8 of the Royal Geelong Yacht Club hosted series, to be sailed on a windward/leeward course, starting from 11.00am, weather permitting.
Audi Victoria Week website


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Featured Article from Software Monetization
Mobility and Cloud are Transforming Software Development and its Monetization: Part 1
The accurate, timely and secure monetization by independent software developers (ISDs) of their intellectual property has always been a priority. However, as a result of the emergence in the past few years of app store-anchored ecosystems, HTML5, the explosion of smart devices for business as well as personal use (a.k.a. BYOD), the cloud as a delivery system and consumption platform (SaaS (News - Alert)), and the move toward subscription-based licensing, the challenge of having the proper software monetization tools has never been greater. Fortunately, the availability of solutions for addressing licensing and monetization issues are keeping up with the rapidly changing world ISDs play in.
With 2013 shaping up as a watershed year for ISDs, it seemed like an ideal time to check in with Alan Zeichick, Editorial Director, BZ Media's SD Times, one of the software industry's premiere experts. Talk about being tuned in and turned on, SD Times reaches more than 65,000 project leaders, architects and development managers in 119 countries. While our conversation ranged across a broad spectrum of issues for ISDs, the focus was on what appear to be the two biggest tech trends that are reshaping the market, mobility and cloud. And, rather than attempt to squeeze too much insight into a long piece, this will be the first in a two part look that will concentrate on MOBILE.
Mobility software development game is changing
After going over what we all know at a high level regarding how the emergence of smart devices, their incredible saturation of the market worldwide, and the impact the bring your own device (BYOD) phenomena has had in terms of creating a tidal wave of new software and apps, Zeickick and I discussed the topic of "disruption," i.e., is there something looming on the horizon for this coming year that could be a game changer? I received an interesting history lesson, and an intriguing answer to the question about whether there was something ISDs and those who help them monetize their creativity should be on the lookout for.
First the history. Zeichick noted that as we have all been living through the iOS and Android boom, which now seems like ancient history, but which arguably got kick-started in June of 2007 with the introduction of the first iPhone (News - Alert) and accelerated with the 2010 appearance of the iPad. From an ISD perspective, development of mobile apps has been pretty focused.
He noted, "It used to be there were two types of folks that built mobile apps that could be readily monetized. First there were the "gamers" who put them up for sale on the app stores and/or used the free versions for ad insertions to drive traffic to premium capabilities, and those developed personal utility tools for the mass market. And, there were those who developed apps because they saw mobile as a point of entry into the enterprise space that would enable companies to augment, if not replace, their websites."
Now for the intrigue. What Zeichick said he increasingly is seeing—in no small measure driven by the sea-change in attitude from IT professionals whose managers (many of whom are literally running their businesses from their tablets) are convinced that accommodating and leveraging BYOD is the path forward for success—that "companies see mobile apps as a means for creating new customer value." He continued, "This is about better servicing existing customers as well as creating whole new product lines. These are not just part of a customer service portal or designed as website replacements, but are entirely new revenue streams, and we are already seeing this in the healthcare industry."
What this means for ISDs is that a huge opportunity is emerging. As Zeichick says, "This may still be under the radar screen in 2013, but it will not be chump change." Indeed, IT's accommodation of BYOD and its need to properly manage and secure the enterprise to take advantage of beneficial business optimization applications is gathering momentum.
What this portends for ISDs in terms of monetization is a need to take a hard look at business models. The primary consideration for ISD's is likely to be the move to cloud-based monetization solutions offered by companies like SafeNet. These not only off-load the arduous chores of tracking licenses and managing entitlements, but also provide a host of additional benefits such as lowered operational expense and improved business intelligence. Broader reach for ISDs is a nice problem to have, but better control over back-end processes is also a necessity.
Whether it is due to third-party apps for enhancing the value of existing communications platforms for things like contact center and unified communications capabilities, customized applications developed by channel partners, or even custom apps created for enterprises by third parties and presented as their own, the reality is that enterprise app stores and ecosystems are going to proliferate. With proliferation will come myriad business relationships to be established, monitored and monetized.
As Zeichick says, "2013 is going to be a very interesting year." It sure looks that way.
Edited by Stefania Viscusi
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e-Learning Backpack Initiative
The Virginia Public School Authority (VPSA) has conducted the sixteenth sale of technology equipment notes, Series XVI. The Series XVI notes also include the Virginia e-Learning Backpack Initiative. Please see the Superintendent's Memo 135-16 for more information.
The purpose of the Virginia e-Learning Backpack Initiative is to provide every ninth grade student attending a public school that is not fully accredited with a tablet or laptop computer, digital content and applications, and access to content creation tools. While much of the focus of the initiative is currently on the supplemental grants provided through the Virginia Public School Authority (VPSA) for eligible schools, the Virginia e-Learning Backpack Initiative is actually a broader initiative intended to assist all schools in the transition to digital content and tablet or laptop computers.
The goals of the Virginia e-Learning Backpack Initiative are to:
- Improve student achievement and graduation and dropout rates by providing the infrastructure, tools and content necessary to extend learning capabilities and create a personalized learning experience for high school students attending at-risk schools.
- Support virtual learning to ensure equitable learning opportunities for all students.
- Engage all students in learning through technology to increase graduation rates.
- Ensure college and career readiness by equipping every student with the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary for academic and workplace success.
- Serve as a catalyst for economic development by preparing a globally competitive, technology proficient workforce to attract businesses to all regions of the commonwealth.
- Improve the physical well-being of students by reducing the weight of backpacks and learning resources.
Language Amendment
A legislative amendment to the e-Learning Backpack Initiative, approved by the 2015 General Assembly and signed into law by the Governor, expands "the type of equipment that school divisions can purchase with supplemental grants under the e-Learning Backpack Initiative from tablets to laptops and tablets". The amendment covers only supplemental grants issued during the 2014-2016 biennium (July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2016) beginning in Spring 2015 and Spring 2016.
The approved amendment is not retroactive to FY 2014 (July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014). Therefore, funds from supplemental grants issued for FY 2014 cannot be used to purchase laptops.
The allowable purchase of laptops is not retroactive to the FY 2014 e-Learning Backpack grant issuance of VPSA bonds because the FY 2014 bond issuance and grants are governed specifically under the approved budget covering the 2012-2014 biennium only. The FY 2014 language authorizes tablets only. The FY 2015 language authorizes laptops and tablets.
e-Learning Supplemental Grants
Schools that administer SOL tests in the spring and are not fully accredited for the second consecutive year, based on school accreditation ratings will qualify to participate in the Virginia e-Learning Backpack Initiative.
Qualified schools* participating in the Virginia e-Learning Backpack Initiative in FY2015 receive:
- a supplemental grant of $400 per student reported in ninth grade fall membership for the purchase of a tablet or laptop computer device,
- and a supplemental grant of $2,400 to purchase two content creation packages for teachers.
(100 x $400 for tablets or laptops, plus $2,400 for content creation packages).
Qualified schools* participating in the Virginia e-Learning Backpack Initiative in FY2014 receive:
- a supplemental grant of $400 per student reported in ninth grade fall membership for the purchase of a tablet computer device
- and a supplemental grant of $2,400 to purchase two content creation packages for teachers.
Example: A qualifying school with 100 ninth graders would receive $42,400
(100 x $400 for tablets, plus $2,400 for content creation packages).
Qualified schools* may continue receiving the grant for the number of subsequent years equaling the number of grades 9-12 up to a maximum of four years.
- A school with grades K-9 or a school with grades 7-9 would be eligible for one year only.
- A school with grades 9-10 would be eligible for two years only.
- A school with grades 9-11 would be eligible for three years.
Qualified schools cannot receive e-Learning Backpack funds once their original award period has concluded.
School divisions with schools receiving supplemental grants are required to:
- provide a local match of 20 percent to purchase tablet or laptop (not with FY'14 funds) computer devices for ninth grade students reported in fall membership and content creation packages for teachers.
- use 25 percent of the local match of 20 percent to provide teacher training in instructional technology.
Example: For a grant of $42,400, the local match would be $8,480; $2,120 would be used to provide teacher training in instructional technology and $6,360 would be used to purchase table computer devices for ninth grade students reported in fall membership and content creation packages for teachers.
- select a core set of textbooks, applications and online services for productivity, learning management, collaboration and assessment to be included on all devices.
- fund whatever costs above the grant and local match for required apps, textbooks and software.
- assume recurring costs for electronic textbook purchases and maintenance.
*Qualified schools are defined as those schools with a ninth grade that administer SOL tests in the spring and are not fully accredited for two consecutive years based on school accreditation ratings in effect for those two consecutive fiscal years. For FY15 and FY16, schools may also be qualified based upon ESL and free/reduced lunch percentages. Please see Superintendent's Memo #136-15 for detailed information.
State contract holders with tablet or laptop solutions
- Apple Products for Educational Institutions – VA-150605-APPL
- Attronica Computers, Inc. – VA-140331-ATRO
- CDW Government, LLC – VA-140331-CDWG
- Daly Computers, Inc.– VA-140331-DALY
- Dell Marketing, L P – VA-140331-DELL
- Electronic Systems, Inc .– VA-140331-ELSY
- Hewlett-Packard – VA-140331-HP
- KST Data, Inc . – VA-140331-KSTD
- Lenovo (United States) – VA-140331-LEN
- MAC Business Solutions – VA-120430-MACB
- NCS Technologies, Inc. – VA-140331-NCS
- Networking Tech & Support – VA-140331-NETT
- PCMG, Inc. – VA-140331-PCMG
- SHI International Corp. – VA-140331-SHI
Summer Institute – 2013 Resources
The Virginia e-Learning Backpack Initiative Summer Institute was held in August 2013 to assist all school divisions as they transition to tablet computers and digital content. It provided division personnel with information and strategies to implement digital initiatives. In addition, exhibitors displayed cutting-edge technologies, including tablet computers, peripheral devices, content, and applications. The Executive Summary (Word) for the summer institute details the panels on parent and community engagement, policy, infrastructure, devices and device management, digital content and textbooks, and professional development.
Resources from the Virginia 2013 e-Learning Backpack Initiative Summer Institute
(All files are in PDF format)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for the Virginia e-Learning Backpack Initiative?
Schools that include a ninth grade that administered SOL tests beginning in spring 2014, and that are not fully accredited for two consecutive years based on school accreditation ratings in effect for the two consecutive fiscal years, or that have 15 percent of students in the English as a Second Language count and also have free lunch eligibility for the school of over one-third of the students qualify to participate in the program.
Are we required to use these devices for testing?
Laptops may be used to administer Standards of Learning tests. While testing is important, the primary purpose of the devices in this initiative is to support instruction and learning.
Tablets may be used for testing in the future when the state online testing system can fully support the devices. The Division of Student Assessment & School Improvement is working with the test provider and hardware manufacturers to make it possible to administer Standards of Learning (SOL) tests on tablet computers.
With the release of TestNav 8, Chromebooks may be utilized for SOL testing and the purchase of Chromebooks with Virginia Public School Authority (VPSA) funds provided through the Educational Technology Notes program of the VDOE no longer requires the use of a virtual desktop interface (VDI) solution approved by Pearson. TestNav 8 practice items are now available. Go to Pearson Support: Set Up TestNav on Chromebook for information that addresses the set-up of Chromebooks and refers to the App Check and infrastructure trial using a practice test.
Can we buy the hardware but not the software?
No. Participating schools are required to select a core set of electronic textbooks, software, apps and online services for productivity, learning management, collaboration, practice, and assessment to be included on all devices. However, some devices come preloaded with some of the software you need as part of the purchase price. You may also choose to use your textbook money to purchase electronic textbooks, applications, or even additional laptop or tablet devices to access electronic media electronic media for student use that serve as the primary curriculum basis for a grade-level subject or course.
Do we have to choose a specific type of tablet or laptop computer or operating system (Apple, Android, Chrome, or Windows)?
No. This should be based on a strong consideration of what you plan to do, instructionally, with the tablets or laptops and how the operating environment (including resources, applications, and support) actually helps you meet your instructional goals. In other words, start with your end goal in mind. Consult with educators and students as well as technical support personnel before deciding.
We don't have a robust wireless network. Can we still use tablets in our school?
It is advisable to upgrade your wireless network in conjunction with the backpack initiative. Without adequate access, it is unlikely that the tablets will be able to do the job for which they are designated. Your school division may choose to use a portion of its existing VPSA Educational Technology Equipment funds to upgrade your network and infrastructure.
Does the purchase of "content creation packages" for teachers include the device?
Yes. Content creation packages can include the device or can be purchased separately from the device. The intent is that teachers will be able to create and/or adapt personalized learning experiences for students. To do so, teachers will need technology that supports features in content creation software, such as creating audio and visual components. Some devices come preloaded with applications that can be used for this purpose. School division personnel purchasing devices should consult with instructional leadership regarding the needs of teachers and students and what content creation hardware and software can best meet those needs.
Are students allowed to take the devices home?
This is a local decision, but if divisions have policies in place that allow students to use school equipment off school grounds, divisions can likely use these same policies for the tablets and laptops. Use of the devices by students off school grounds should be primarily school related.
Do we need to worry about meeting the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)?
The use of tablets and laptops should not be treated any differently than other computing devices and so should follow the requirements of the CIPA law (or any other similar laws enacted in the future). However, many schools have narrowly interpreted the law and have provided filters that are more robust than necessary. Many new filtering solutions offer a mobile-friendly system that is also CIPA-compliant. See the section on Setting Policy of CoSN's Leadership for Mobile Learning guide for some discussion of this area
What types of purchases count toward the 20% local match?
As with all VPSA funds, 25% of the 20% local match should be used for teacher training. The remaining local match that supports this initiative must be used to buy additional tablets, laptops, or content creation packages for teachers. Your regular VPSA Educational Technology Equipment funds and local match can be used for additional tablets, laptops, and software to upgrade your wireless network, or for any other allowable purposes.
What is the battery life of tablets after 6 months/12 months/24 months?
Battery life varies depending on the tablet and the specific use. You should request this type of information from the hardware providers.
Are there samples of 1:1 policies?
There are several resources in the Technology Initiatives section of the website to assist you as you transition to tablet computers and digital content.
Will there be an official award notification?
Yes. Notifications were sent out to eligible schools in January. Once the application is returned and approved, official notification will be sent to the division contact.
When can we start the project?
Although proceeds of the VPSA notes are not available to divisions for reimbursement of qualifying expenditures until mid-June, school divisions may elect to begin the project immediately by adopting a reimbursement resolution and certifying that all expenditures reimbursed are to be with the supplemental grant funds.
What if the tablet or laptop device costs less than $400? Does the division still get $400 per student?
No. Payments to school divisions are on a reimbursement basis only. If you a purchase a tablet or laptop for $299, you will be reimbursed $299 rather than the allowable amount of $400.
How will the divisions be reimbursed? What is the process?
The supplemental grants are no different from previous VPSA technology funding – see Supplemental Grants, above and in Superintendent's Memo #136-15. The reimbursement form is attached to the Superintendent's Memo.
When will the divisions be allowed to submit for reimbursement?
A request for reimbursement can be submitted at any time; however, reimbursements will not be issued until after mid-June.
Will the divisions receive the supplemental grant funding for four years even if we become fully accredited after year one?
Yes. Schools eligible to receive a supplemental grant will continue to receive the grant for the number of subsequent years equaling the number of grades 9 through 12 in the qualifying school up to a maximum of four years.
Can we wait until the next school year to deploy the first set of tablets or laptops? If so, will that delay reimbursement?
Yes. The deployment timing is a local issue and will not affect VPSA reimbursements. Since the VPSA funds are made available in June, school divisions may begin implementation the following school year.
The Appropriation Act states that the local match for the initiative must be used to purchase additional tablets, laptops, and content creation software. If the tablets or laptops we purchase are less than the $400 allocation, what can we purchase with the required local match?
As with all VPSA funds, 25% of the 20% local match should be used for teacher training. The remaining local match that supports this initiative must be used to buy additional tablets, laptops, or content creation packages for teachers.
Do we have to reapply every year for this initiative?
No. Once approved, an allocation notice will be sent to each participating school and division after the October 1 student attendance is certified by the Department of Education. An acceptance reply is all that is necessary unless there are plans to significantly change the purchases from the approved application.
Can we opt out of the initiative?
Opting out of the program is unnecessary. If a division does not want to participate, an application should not be submitted. After five years, the funds are no longer available and are returned to the State Treasury.
What support will the DOE be providing?
VDOE provides several levels of support. Questions should be directed to Mark Saunders.
Can e-Learning Backpack Initiative funds be used to purchase Chromebooks?
Yes. A legislative amendment to the e-Learning Backpack Initiative, approved by the 2015 General Assembly and signed into law by the Governor, expands "the type of equipment that school divisions can purchase with supplemental grants under the e-Learning Backpack Initiative from tablets to laptops and tablets".
Can a convertible or multimode device be purchased?
Yes. A multimode device that can convert to tablet mode with touch screen capability is allowable. The device can be capable of operating completely in tablet mode by disabling and covering the physical keyboard with the tablet screen and enabling a virtual keyboard on the tablet.


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The 7UP vending machine had passersby in Argentina feeling refreshed. The ingenious drinks dispenser was made out of blocks of ice that the cans of pop were neatly concealed in. Once the sun started to shine, the ice slowly melted, revealing the free cans to passers by.
The popular beverage brand created the vending machine in association with BBDO Argentina. The coin-less machine also had locals guessing what time it would be completely melted through, and the final cans would be "liberated" through the Twitter handle #MeltingMachine.
As you can guess, it wasn't long before this ice machine had completely melted without a trace. The machine certainly provided a lot of joy to locals while it lasted however, and generated a lot of publicity for the drinks company.
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Japanese electronics group Sony is buying its partner Bertelsmann out of their Sony BMG music joint venture, in a deal worth $1.2bn (£614m) to the German media group.
The move could provide privately-held Bertelsmann, whose RTL unit owns British television channel Five, with the financial firepower to buy all or part of BSkyB's controversial 17.9% stake in ITV.
The sale, which needs regulatory approval, is part of Bertelsmann boss Hartmut Ostrowski's plan to dispose of under-performing or non-core businesses.
Last year, online piracy helped push music sales to their lowest level for a decade, down 8% globally to $19.4bn, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry.
Sony BMG's sales dropped 4%, to $4.1bn, last year as digital revenues failed to make up for declining sales of CDs. The company, has been aggressively cutting costs and has seen profits more than double to $178m.
Bertelsmann is not moving out of music altogether but re-focusing its BMG business on the more lucrative area of rights management. It will take over a number of European music catalogues from Sony BMG including more than 200 artists, who will be distributed by Sony.
Sony has been negotiating with Bertelsmann for several months about acquiring full control of Sony BMG, which they created in August 2004 by pooling their music labels.
Sony BMG already had $600m in cash on its balance sheet, which was split equally between the two owners. Bertelsmann will take all that cash, plus Sony is paying a further $600m for the business.
Sony BMG will now become Sony Music Entertainment Inc (SMEI). Its CD manufacturing and distribution will continue to
be split between Sony's manufacturing arm, Sony DADC, and Bertelsmann's services offshoot, Arvato Digital Services.
Sir Howard Stringer, chairman and chief executive of Sony Corp said: "This acquisition will allow us to achieve a deeper and more robust integration between the wide-ranging global assets of the music company and Sony's products, operating companies and affiliates. It enables us to offer a total entertainment experience to consumers."


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Security is a topic that many NodeStack followers have asked us to cover in our monthly web events. In order to give this topic the attention it deserves we have decided to devote the next two NodeStack events exclusively to Node.js security.
Our guests for these sessions will include Isaac Schlueter, Daniel Shaw and Adam Baldwin. Each of our guests brings a unique expertise and experience around the topic of Node.js security.
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Your the man!!
where were you last night? no more COD4?
Cruzer, are you taking anymore orders for your backplate?
Between the gauntlet runs and holsters, I probably haven't played in over a month. I do need to log on one of these nights though and take a break.
I haven't been able to get down to the sci-fire shop to make a new/better mold for my backplates. However, for those desperate needs, I can still pull backplates from my old mold, but it's a little tougher to pull them out of the mold and they usually develop a few cracks in the gel-coat layer due to the permanent fg jacket shrinking a bit on me. With a little CA glue the cracks are repaired and sealed permanently, but still.
im waiting for the new mold...keep me posted bud!
I can wait or if you want to pull one now...your call.
Hey Seeker, What is that around the snaps? Is it CA glue you used to attach the snaps or something different?
It looks like Special-T CA glue (green label).
It works perfectly for me for this application.


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Home > China Tours > 12-day Hong Kong to Yangtze River
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Traveling from Hong Kong to Yangtze River, you will visit Chengdu, Xi'an and Beijing with a 3-day relaxing cruise on the Yangtze River.
- Major sites in Chengdu Xian and Beijing
- World-class cruise junks
- Flight from Hong Kong included
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- China Entry Visa Fees.
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If a traffic light changes while a pedestrian is in the crosswalk, the pedestrian has the right of way.
You must stop your vehicle when directed to do so by a school crossing guard controlling a crosswalk.
You may not pass any vehicle that is stopped at an intersection to permit pedestrians to cross.
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There is something for everyone at the Berkshire Botanical Garden. Below is a list of our scheduled events classes, and exhibits. For details on any individual listing, just click on the event for more information. If you still have questions, feel free to call the garden at 413.298.3926. See you at the Garden!
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(Luke 19.1-10)
One bright, sunny day, Zacchaeus looked down the dirt road that came into Jericho and he saw a crowd of people coming his way.
"Zacchaeus!" Jesus said to him, "Hurry down from there!
Back when Jesus stayed at Zacchaeus's house, all the other people grumbled because each one of them wanted Jesus to stay at THEIR house. But when Jesus was on earth, he just couldn't stay at every house every night.
That's why Jesus went to heaven. Jesus went to heaven so he could send his Spirit to live with each of us - all at the same time!
Of course, you can't see his Spirit.
But you can't see love either. You can't hear it or smell it or touch it. But you know when love is there. That's how it is with Jesus. When Jesus comes to you, you can't see him, or hear him, or touch him. But you know that he is there.
Jesus wants to come to your house today!
All you have to do is ask him in!
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Bible Stories for Kids by Paul Dallgas-Frey. All rights reserved.


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A man from Seboeis Plantation is in jail on $10,000 bail for sex crimes involving a young girl.
He made his first court appearance Friday.
Murray was arrested Thursday in Bangor while visiting the Department of Health and Human Services Office.
Lincoln police say the girl, who's now 14, told them Murray inappropriately touched her when she 10 and 12 years old.
Public Safety Director Dan Summers says Murray confessed to one of the crimes when he was interviewed by Detective Mark Fucile.
An investigator with the District Attorney's Office, Garry Higgins, assisted with the arrest.
Summers says Murray confessed to both crimes when he was interviewed by Warren Ferland and Mark Sperrey with the Maine State Police.


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From Fan History Wiki
Edits of July 22
I patrolled the edits of July 22 and affirmed/approved the removal of the "fic" or the "episode summary" (whichever it was; no notation was given) as it slipped by patrol at one point or another. Episode summaries should be created on separate pages, as should any fanfic summaries. We do not archive fanfic itself, only brief summaries and links. If there are any questions about this, please ask at my talk page. --Tikatu 04:07, 23 July 2009 (UTC)
- Ditto this. Template:Story is the template we use to add articles on specific pieces of fan fiction. Template:Episode is what we use for episodes. The goal is more to summarize something unless a full text copy is being kept as a historical document for some reason or another. --Laura 06:47, 23 July 2009 (UTC)


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Advanced Proposal Analysis - Denver, Colo.
Johnson Center for Philanthropy in collaboration with the Colorado Association of Funders in partnership with the Colorado Health Foundation
Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 8:00 AM - Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 5:00 PM (MST)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
Advanced Proposal Analysis
Denver, Colo. | Dec. 4-5, 2013
Photo courtesy of Larry Johnson
Course Location and Lodging
Location: The Colorado Health Foundation, 501 S. Cherry Street, Suite 1100 Denver, CO. 80246-1325
Lodging: Holiday Inn Denver Cherry Creek, 455 South Colorado Boulevard Denver, CO. 80246
Phone: 303-388-5561
A special rate of $99/night has been arranged for participants of The Grantmaking School, valid Dec. 3-4, 2013. Guests can use the link above to make a reservation, or contact the Reservations Department directly (303-388-5561) to make a reservation. Please be sure to reference "The Johnson Center for Philanthropy group" in order to receive the special rate. Reservations must be made by Nov. 18, 2013.
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Johnson Center for Philanthropy in collaboration with the Colorado Association of Funders in partnership with the Colorado Health Foundation
The Johnson Center for Philanthropy serves nonprofits, foundations, and others that seek to transform their communities for the common good, and who adapt to constantly changing community conditions. As a university based center, we do this through applied research, professional development, the advancement of social technologies, and innovation.
The Colorado Association of Funders is the statewide network of private foundations, community foundations, family foundations, corporate funders, federated funds and workplace giving programs. They honor the diverse missions of our members while working toward shared goals that advance philanthropy and benefit Colorado.
The Colorado Health Foundation works to improve the health and health care of Coloradans by increasing access to quality health care and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices.


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Engineers have said they were "stunned" to unearth a 17th Century cottage, complete with a cat skeleton, during a construction project in Lancashire. The cottage was discovered near Lower Black Moss reservoir in the village of Barley, in the shadow of Pendle Hill.
Archaeologists brought in by United Utilities to survey the area found the building under a grass mound. Historians are now speculating that the well-preserved cottage could have belonged to one of the Pendle witches.
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We all talk to ourselves when we navigate websites. Sometimes out of curiosity. Sometimes appreciation. But too often the words we mutter are because of frustration. Too many businesses have websites that are maddening and slow, cluttered and gaudy, or just plain confusing.
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Below is a copy of an email I sent to the company I bought my hive from and am looking for a second opinion as to whether I am on the right track or not. My NUC, Italian queen, picked up here in Texas was set up on 2 June. I never saw the queen and was sent one for free for replacement and I did a hive check on both 6/16 & 6/17 to try and confirm whether I missed the queen or not.
"I may have a problem. I received the queen in USPS mail no problem (re-queen), one worker died but the rest were fine (on 6/7/12). I put her in the hive Thursday afternoon, 6/7. On Sat. 6/9 I checked to see if she got out of her shipping cage, no problem and found her in the hive. The following week on Sat. morning, 6/16, I inspected the hive to check for egg laying plus looking for the queen. I could not find the queen and could see no eggs. I now have two deep frames nearly full of honey and some pollen. On frame that was in the NUC I received was wax foundation only (no comb) and it now has an area of about 4 inches across of new comb, no eggs or honey. The other frame received in the NUC (Order #XXX) is now filling up with honey and pollen, no eggs and the brood that was there has all hatched. At this point they have not started building comb on my new wax coated plastic (black) frames, but they are always some bees found on every frame."
"Your advice on my perceived problem would be greatly appreciated. If you think I need to re-queen again I will pay for this one, but I also know of nothing I have done wrong. Thank you again for your time and support. I have really enjoyed sitting near my hive and watching their activity."
Have I done anything wrong and am I rightfully concerned? I have a standard 10 frame starter set from Dadant, no issues there. Any advice of what to do or look for would be greatly appreciated as I want my first hive adventure to be successful. I do have a top feeder (the kind with two sections and wood floats with Honey Bee Healthy patty on one side and 1:1 sugar (organic/vegan) with Honey Bee Healthy added to that. I try to stay out of the hive and do sit and watch them bring in pollen etc. There are still enough bees to cover 3 frames fully, plus some on the balance of the other frames.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and support, and I will answer all queries if I did not provide the right background information.


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Press Release - Office of College Advancement
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Office of College Advancement
Ohlone College
For Immediate Release:
Ohlone College Designated a Cisco Regional Academy in time for Tenth Anniversary
Fremont, CA—Ohlone College computer networking faculty member Richard Grotegut has been named as the sole California representative to the Cisco Networking Academy 10th Anniversary Celebration in Washington, DC in October 2007. The celebration will honor Grotegut and others for their extraordinary impact in "educating the architects of the networked economy" through the Cisco Networking Academy over the past decade.
Ohlone has been a teaching outlet for the Cisco Academy for ten years as of this fall, nearly as long as the program has been in existence, training over 1700 students in the region. Because of the quality and longevity of the training program, Ohlone was recently named a Regional Academy by Cisco, training faculty at other schools to become Cisco Academies under Ohlone's direction.
The Cisco Networking Academy is a comprehensive e-learning program, the largest in the world, which provides students with the Internet technology skills essential in a global economy. The Networking Academy program delivers Web-based content, online assessment, student performance tracking, hands-on-labs, instructor training and support, and preparation for industry standard certifications.
The Regional Academy trains the Local Academy instructors who then educate students. Irvington High School, Mission Valley Regional Occupational Program (MVROP), Las Positas College, and Diablo Valley College have become Local Academies under Ohlone. The East Palo Alto Academy High School (a Stanford charter school) is scheduled to become a Local Academy. East Palo Alto Academy is a "Stanford New School". The San Jose Conservation Corps (also a charter school) is considering joining as well.
Ohlone, Irvington High School and MVROP are partnering in the establishment of a Career Pathway in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The ICT Pathway leads high school students through courses that prepare students to transfer to community college and then on to a university for baccalaureate degrees with a computer science or engineering focus. The Cisco Academy program will play a large role in this pathway.
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