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Jordan is terrible. He had a wonderful 5 book tale that he's stretching to infinity just to make money. Nynaeve tugs on her braid at least 2000 times. None of his male characters act like males. It's pathetic. If Reader's Digest ever does an abridged version, I'll read that.
GG, I wasn't sure if you were calling Jordan a master of blah blah or if you really mean you think he is a masterful storyteller. I hope the former
The first 3 books were pretty good then the series went straight to hell.
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I am just so glad it's Friday. I can't tell y'all how exhausted I am. Which is strange, really, considering that's only been the last two weeks that Jayci has started sleeping from 8pm straight through to 8am. That's 12 uninterrupted hours. Which means I, personally, get about 8 hours of sleep every night. So riddle me this: why do I NOW feel like I've been hit by a truck. Every night. Things were much better when I was sleeping in 2 hour bursts. I should have another baby and go back to that. Or not.
Oops I rambled again. That's so highly unusual for me . . .
Here's Jayci's room - which Adam and I lovingly prepared for her. Let's hope she still likes it when she's 18, because I am not painting again. This is her "changing table" (which is a dresser from the antique store that I LOVE)
The kiddos we work with downtown are always so amazed that Jayci has her own room. A room that was decorated and lovingly prepared with her in mind. The kids who have their own rooms downtown, have rooms with blank walls and dingy mattresses, usually on the floor, made up with hand-me-down, unkept bedding and errant springs poking through. . . So seeing the room I prepared for Jayci shows them how much I love her and couldn't wait for her arrival. They cannot fathom such love. Or understand that it's the same kind of love they deserve. I wish I could prepare a room for every single one of them. And decorate each one especially for them. Pink frills for Samaya and yellow flowers for Kimmera. Basketball for Sabo, baseball for Sincere, and football for Zack. . . .
I want my kiddos to know that they, in fact, do have a room being prepared for them by a loving Father. A room that bears their name. A room made specifically for them. One that matches their needs and personality, even more perfectly that Extreme Home Makeover's highly thematic rooms. A room that is housed in a mansion of gold on streets of rubies. . .


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It's not often you see a guy like Ray Gallegos, who was second in the team in scoring and first in minutes last year, see a diminished role the following season, but could we possibly see him not relied upon as much this season?
Rosenthal: "I think his role will be diminished, but not in a negative aspect. I think Ray tried to do too much last year because he knew he needed to. People got on him for shooting all those three pointers, but he had to. They didn't have any other options. If it looked like he was trying to carry the team, he was, because he needed to. I don't think he will have to do that this year, which will help his game. Credit to Ray, in talking with him this offseason, his ball handling has gotten better. He knows he needs to take it to the rim more and create for his teammates. Even though he's a senior, and I think will be a starter, I think there will be competition for him as well, which will be good for him."
Pavelka: "I think people who say he will have a diminished role will be wrong. He might not play as many minutes, but I am close to wagering that he starts every game if healthy. I think his game will be helped a lot with better players around him. There was a huge load on him last year. I don't think teams will be able to help off as much as they did last year. People sort of short-sell him for some reason, but if his development is anything like it was last year, he could breakout. He's a good player."
Harvey: "I don't think Nebraska will rely on his as much this season, which ultimately ends up being a good thing. With as many playmakers that should be on the floor, Gallegos should be a guy that has the ability to stretch defenses. Last year there was too much focus on him."
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A Uruguayan rugby team has played a match that was postponed for four decades after their plane crashed in the Andes, stranding some members for more than two months and forcing them to eat human flesh to stay alive.
The Old Christians Club squared off in Santiago against Chile's Old Grangonian Club to mark the 40th anniversary of a crash made internationally famous by a best-selling book and a Hollywood movie, Alive.
Military jets flew over the field where parachutists in Chilean and Uruguayan flags landed, and survivors wept when officials unveiled a commemorative frame with pictures of those who died in the snowy peaks.
The Uruguayan air force plane that carried the team crashed in a mountain pass in October 1972 while en route from Montevideo to Santiago.
Of the 45 passengers aboard, 16 survived by feeding on dead family members and friends preserved in the snow.
"At about this time we were falling in the Andes. Today we're here to win a game," Pedro Algorta, 61, a survivor of the crash, said as he prepared to walk on to the playing field surrounded by the jagged mountains that trapped the group.
"I think the greatest sadness I felt in my life was when I had to eat a dead body," said Roberto Canessa, 59, who was a teenage medical student at the time of the crash.
"I would ask myself, is it worth doing this? And it was because it was in order to live and preserve life, which is exactly what I would have liked for myself if it had been my body that lay on the floor," he said.
Exasperated by more than two months in the frigid mountain range, Mr Canessa and Fernando Parrado left the crash site to seek help. After 10 days of trekking, they spotted a livestock herder in the foothills of the Chilean Andes who rode his horse to the nearest town to alert rescuers.
"I came back to life after having died. It's something that very few people experience," said Mr Parrado, who has been a TV host, motivational speaker and racing driver.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — University at Albany, winner of seven of the last eight America East regular-season volleyball crowns and five of the last six tournament titles, is favored to extend its dynasty in 2012 as the Great Danes were tabbed the conference's preseason favorite on Tuesday afternoon. Albany received five of six possible first-place votes from the league's head coaches, who were not permitted to vote for their own team, and collected 35 points.
Stony Brook University, last year's runner up, was picked second after earning one first-place tally and 29 points, while UMBC followed in third after receiving the final first-place vote and 24 points. University of New Hampshire was tabbed fourth with 23 points, while Binghamton University and University of Hartford tied for fifth place with 15 points apiece. Providence College, an associate member in volleyball, rounded out the seven-team poll with six points.
The 2012 campaign begins this weekend with all seven teams starting their seasons at tournaments on Aug. 24. The top four teams in the standings at the end of the regular season will qualify for the 2012 America East Championship, which will take place at the top seed on Nov. 16 and 17 or 17 and 18. The tournament champion will receive an automatic bid to the 2012 NCAA Volleyball Championship.
Albany (21-9 overall in 2011, 11-1 America East), which has won at least 20 matches seven of the last eight seasons, returns six letterwinners from last year's America East title-winning squad but will have to replace the production of three first-team all-conference performers, including four-time America East Defensive Specialist of the Year Laurie Gonzalez. Sophomore Samantha Brostrom, an America East all-rookie selection last year, is ready to fill the void after ranking second on the team in kills per set last year (2.78). Albany begins 2012 at Hawaii's Chevron Rainbow Wahine Invitational this weekend.
Stony Brook (15-13, 7-5) brings back nine letterwinners from a team that reached the America East title match for the first time since 2007 last year. Junior Evann Slaughter, a second-team all-conference selection last year, will lead the Seawolves after ranking fourth in America East with 1.96 blocks per set last year. All-rookie choice Laura Hathaway will also play a key role. She ranked fourth in America East in digs per set (4.26) a year ago. The Seawolves, who are seeking their first America East title, start their season at the Black Knights Invitational Friday.
UMBC (16-12, 6-6) welcomes back two-thirds of its 2011 squad (12 letterwinners) in 2012. The Retrievers, who have qualified for four straight America East Championships, were the top defensive squad in the conference last year, leading the league in opponent hitting percentage (.164) and blocks (2.26 bps). Sophomore Hannah Schmidt will pace the attack as she averaged a team-best 2.92 kps in 2011 en route to earning America East all-rookie honors. UMBC kicks things off at the Battle at the Bay Tournament this weekend.
New Hampshire (10-20, 8-4) matched its best America East record since 2007 last year and will have seven returnees and as many newcomers on its 2012 roster. A pair of second-team all-conference choices will lead UNH this season. Senior Jansan Falcusan was fifth among league leaders in assists (8.71 aps) while junior Morgan Thatcher averaged 3.16 kills per set in league play. UNH starts its campaign at the Villanova Classic this weekend.
Binghamton (13-17, 5-7) looks to get back to the America East Championship after missing the tournament for the first time since 2003 a year ago. Xiomara Ortiz, who ranked third among league leaders with 4.48 digs per set last year, and Alex Roland, both second-team all-conference honorees last year, are among six returning starters for the Bearcats, who begin play at Boston College's Tournament Friday.
Hartford (12-18, 3-9) begins its first season under head coach Alex Temkin after equaling its most conference wins since 2003 last year. First-team all-conference outside hitter Kami Nethersole, a first-team All-America East choice in 2011, will lead a young squad as the lone senior. Her 3.92 kills per set ranked second in the league last year. Hartford starts play at Navy's Kristen Dickmann Invitational Friday.
Providence (8-22, 2-10) begins its third season as an America East associate member. The Friars, who start play at Hofstra's tournament Friday, will have a young roster in 2012 (five sophomores, four freshmen) after losing several players to graduation, including first-team all-league hitter Lauren Fletcher.
ABOUT THE AMERICA EAST CONFERENCE: Into its fourth decade of operation, America East has evolved into one of the most comprehensive NCAA Division I conferences with a commitment to broad-based, competitive athletics programs, complementing the academic integrity and missions of the member institutions. Progressive in its approach to its more than 3,400 student-athletes, America East recognizes champions in each of its 20 sports and also conducts the nation's most comprehensive academic recognition program for student-athletes. With a geographic footprint covering the Mid-Atlantic to Northeast regions of the United States, America East strives to develop champions in academics, athletics and leadership at its nine member institutions: University at Albany, Binghamton University, Boston University, University of Hartford, University of Maine, UMBC, University of New Hampshire, Stony Brook University and University of Vermont.
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Boston Bound???
I ordered this book today.
It's not that I'm seriously thinking about a BQ right now. But it's always in the back of my head. I have a long way to go (ahem, as in shaving off 50 minutes from my best marathon), but a girl can dream big and go after it.
I figure that if I've got at least 3 more weeks on these darn crutches, I might as well spend some time reading. And if I'm going to be reading, why not read a book that is going to inspire me to make the most of my legs once I get them back and go after my goals?
So that's the plan. Heck. Yes.
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- Rachel Ann said...
Hoorah for Boston! You'll get there.
- December 17, 2008 at 3:49 PM
- *One Step at a Time* said...
yayy the boston marathon starts in my hometown!! It definitely has a special place in my heart. :)
- December 17, 2008 at 4:03 PM
- J said...
What an excellent way to help you stay motivated and focused even if you can't run! I think that someday you will BQ!!
- December 17, 2008 at 4:53 PM
- Chic Runner said...
Yay! what a great book! :) Way to stay motivated and keep after it even when your laid up! You'll do great once you return.
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- Love to Run said...
Please tell me what you think of this book. Sounds like a good read. I have a goal of Boston some year myself. Got within 28 minutes last year but that is still over 1 minute per mile.
Take it easy now so you can start up again soon.
- December 17, 2008 at 9:21 PM
- Marathon Maritza said...
Can't wait to hear what you think of this book! I'm way too slow for Boston right now, but maybe someday?
Make sure you post a review!
Keep getting healthy, girl!
- December 18, 2008 at 12:35 PM
- Laura said...
That book looks awesome - I haven't seen it before! I'm off to request it at the library :)
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Mariah Carey and estranged hubby Nick Cannon have been at the center of much talk in the past few weeks, after it publicly broke that the duo were starting divorce proceedings. After a six year union that seemingly appeared happy and the two adorable twins Monroe and Morocco that resulted as of it, naturally Nick and MC want to maintain some dignity and privacy regarding their personal family matters. Nick who was reportedly slapped with a gag order by Mimi's attorney , now breaks his silence on all the negativty surround his family.
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On his third day touring the Sochi Games venues, International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach declared on Monday: ''The Olympic stage is ready for the best winter athletes of the world.''
But that stage is rife with tension that threatens to overshadow the achievements on the ice and snow once the competition begins on Thursday, followed by Friday's opening ceremonies.
Bach was queried about it all - terrorists' threats, construction backlogs, human rights concerns - during a news briefing in Sochi, chosen seven years ago to host the Winter Games despite its subtropical climate. And the German lawyer and 1976 Olympic fencing champion played down any potential cause for alarm.
''Every big event is under threat, whether a political summit or another big convention, you name it,'' said Bach, when asked about security concerns after bombings by Islamic insurgents in December that left 34 dead in the North Caucasus region roughly 645 kilometres away.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is leveraging the Olympics to rebrand Russia as a global superpower, has responded by erecting a so-called ''ring of steel'' around Sochi for the duration of the Games. The presence of Russian security forces was as pervasive on Monday as the sight of bulldozers and construction workers at a site that is not quite ready for opening night, however well-fortified.
The 11th-hour scrambling to prepare for the Games despite a seven-year run-up is particularly difficult to understand given Sochi's massive cost overruns. The Winter Olympics span fewer days and involved fewer sports and athletes than the Summer Olympics. Nonetheless, Russia reportedly has spent a record $51 billion to host the Sochi Games, $11 billion more than it cost to stage the 2008 Beijing Summer Games.
Bach was asked if the Olympic Charter needed revising in light of the controversial Russian anti-gay law that criminalises the promotion of ''non-traditional relations.'' He said that was likely to be discussed in future meetings of IOC delegates.
''The Olympic Charter is not set in stone,'' Bach said. ''Of course we have to evolve and adapt to modern times.''
But he added that regardless of whether the IOC ultimately decided to add language banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, the organisation had made its stance against discrimination in all forms clear.


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Hello all-
For a few months now, I've been wanting to build a new website for my little consulting practice and replace the hold page that's been there for a few year. I want some help with this, however, and I can't seem to find the right person/firm to work with to get this project going.
In the past, I've built and grown a services company with an emphasis on outsourcing as well as built and sold a successful affiliate network. My old website was sort of easy to plan - I sold web application services along the lines of Joomla, wordpress, etc. I understood my target market well and it was the basic boutique shop website.
Over the last 5 or so years I've sold off all those business interests and spend a long time doing software consulting for the public sector. I enjoyed that but now I want to start taking more web jobs, outsourcing jobs, etc.
I have been keeping my eyes open for a marketing/design professional that could help me do this, but it's tough because I'm having a hard time refining exactly what the tone and message of the site should be. I do know that I want to stay independent (just me), I know that I want to start using my old company name/logo again, and I have some ideas and examples about the kind of graphic work I'd like to use.
The ideal, perfect world vendor could do the following:
1) Interview me, ask me questions, questionnaire, and other such collaborative consulting to help me identify and refine what my website message will be, how the service(s) are described, and the general marketing message.
2) Write all the copy/content for the website. I envision this only being 4-6 pages, really.
3) Design it
I will eventually put it into wordpress, probably, but that part is easy enough to handle on my end. It would be great if there was a single vendor who would do all of this.
The hardest, most demanding skill I think will be #1 - I want a pretty experienced marketing professional to work with me to help create a message that will serve as the starting point/foundation for the copy/design. That said, I don't think this is going to be hundreds of hours of consulting - a skilled pro could get my sorted out in some phone calls and emails, I think.
But HOW to find this kind of vendor? I see great designers, but without marketing skills. I see marketers, but they are primarily concerned with things like SEO and conversion, which isn't important to me right now. I see pro branding experts, but they are working with big companies rather than indie consultants like me.
Where are you, perfect vendor?Anyone have any tips on how to find that 'right fit' vendor?
thanks!! Dave


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The Copa Del Rey is an annual Spanish football competition that...you've stopped reading, haven't you?
Once again, wave after wave of wine crashes on the shores on Wine.Woot. And if you don't find anything over these two days that tempts you to splash in the surf, you might just want to hang up your stemware and stick to powdered fruit drinks. Throw in some tres classy accessories and the occasional something to nibble on, and you got a Wine.Woot-Off, brother.


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Munich Re operates in all insurance sectors and has around 45,000 employees across all continents. Its business is based on three pillars: reinsurance, direct insurance and Munich Health. The group combines direct and reinsurance under one roof, generating a profit in 2012 of €3.211 billion with income from contributions of around €52 billion. Income from contributions of approximately €28.2 billion from reinsurance alone makes Munich Re is one of the world's leading reinsurers. Munich Re is particularly sought after as a risk carrier when solutions are required for complex risks. Experience, financial power, efficiency and first-class service make the company the first point of call for all risk-related matters.
As part of its sourcing strategy, Munich Re aimed to hand responsibility for its EMEA data center operations to an external provider. This includes infrastructure and application-related services that are provided on the basis of SLAs and consistently aligned towards ITIL. The aim here was to reduce costs significantly while retaining the quality of services.
The efficient provision of these services is based on the operating model tailored by Fujitsu to the specific requirements of Munich Re. It combines onsite experts with a dedicated customer team in India, offering all the benefits of a global IT service provider.
Fujitsu's operational responsibility covers the following services:
Fujitsu therefore bears complete responsibility for the quality of operations. It takes over the entire incident management process, the implementation of changes and tasks and supports design and build activities (which remain the responsibility of Munich Re) required in projects. This means that Fujitsu is Munich Re's strategic partner in its European data centers for providing and developing central data center services.
Fujitsu has developed an operating model for Munich Re that is tailored to the company's specific requirements.
A systematic "industrialized IT" strategy has been implemented with a view to reducing costs and improving quality. For this purpose, Fujitsu formed a team with two focal points and locations. On the one hand, product experts on site in Munich focus on transferring new requirements from services to operations and support design and build tasks in Munich Re projects. On the other hand, the offshore department in India keeps the data center running around the clock without interruption and to the contractual standard. Formalized exchanges between all participants (design, build and run) safeguard communication and thus the continuous optimization of processes. The "manager on duty", the central point of contact, acts as the interface to Munich Re in the operational environment. They are available at all times (24x7), speak German and have specific knowledge about the reinsurance company's IT operations.
The "manager on duty" communicates directly with the remote operations team and is the first point of contact in escalation processes. If required, Munich Re can contact additional experts for specific questions and projects in Munich.
"Our visits to India allowed us to satisfy ourselves of the very good professional qualifications of the offshore team. We were particularly impressed by the outstanding on-site awareness of the significance each individual IT service has for Munich Re's daily business."
Dr. Andreas Thomé, Head of System Operations, Munich Re
Four years ago, Munich Re was on the hunt for a strategic partner to take over operations in its data center, with a clear division of responsibilities providing the framework. IT strategy and design were to remain with Munich Re. Responsibility for operations was placed in the hands of the provider based on Service Level Agreements with measurable key figures.
Fujitsu stood out as a provider that had already had a long-term, successful partnership in running data centers for Munich Re. However, it also impressed through the way that all employees involved focused intensively on Munich Re's requirements and developed a tailored solution. In addition to a persuasive offering, the cards fell in Fujitsu's favor thanks to testimonials from other satisfied customers.
During the further development of the partnership – the basis for the early extension of the services – Fujitsu worked closely with Munich Re to develop a collaboration framework that both supported Munich Re's sustainable efficiency goals and provided the foundation for Fujitsu's long-standing involvement with Munich Re.
The services to be performed are based on ITIL v3, the current version of the de facto standard for IT service management. The ITIL rules describe all processes necessary to run an IT infrastructure, the organizational structure and the tools required. On this basis, Fujitsu expanded upon Munich Re's existing IT service management.
The key to significantly reducing costs lies in utilizing Fujitsu's global delivery capacity.
Standard processes such as first- and second-level incident management are provided from India, and not just from a shared service center (as is often the case), but by Fujitsu employees who form a team dedicated exclusively to Munich Re and who identify strongly with the company. Munich Re thus benefits from the cost advantages of global service delivery without having to compromise on quality. This is made possible by Fujitsu's approach of industrializing service processes before incorporating them into the global supply chain. Within the specified SLAs, the resolution rate in incident management is almost 100%. Internally, the IT managers at the insurance company regard themselves as service providers for the individual specialist departments. Thanks to globally standardized services, the internal IT team can now help out the departments much faster and much more efficiently.
Complete system operations from a single source is not just an ideal starting point for building up and maintaining standardized operational documentation. For the first time, Munich Re is benefiting from the fact that the vast majority of run tasks have been bundled with one provider who is responsible for coordinating other providers and manufacturers in the event of more complex incidents. For Fujitsu, this is essential for fulfilling two of Munich Re's key requirements: continuously improving services through optimization processes and identifying potential for innovation on an ongoing basis.
It is their aim and mutual undertaking to perpetually increase operational efficiency in such a way as to compensate for the future growth of the systems to be managed at Munich Re and ensure that costs remain projectable and within budget. As a leading developer and manufacturer of IT infrastructure components, Fujitsu is excellently placed to extract further benefits from the standardization of IT components and to drive the continuous development of IT process automation together with Munich Re.
"We have taken the first steps towards automating IT processes in collaboration with Fujitsu. This will help us to harness future growth potential in the face of stagnating IT budgets. Automation is also a key aspect of our on-premise cloud strategy."
Karl-Heinz Neumann, Global IT Infrastructure Services Officer, Munich Re
Outsourcing all infrastructure operations did not just enable Munich Re to cut its total cost of ownership for system operations. It also allowed the company to achieve high cost transparency and planning reliability in data center operation activities. Various billing options provide the necessary clarity on costs.
These include flat rates for defined services and billing based on specific units. This smart accounting model achieves both the best possible predictability and responsibility for costs that is shared with Munich Re. This joint responsibility aims to sustainably increase efficiency, supported by the introduction of automated workflows that relieve the burden placed on operations by routine tasks. In this way, increases in quantity can largely be compensated for while retaining the existing personnel.
"Choosing the right provider was a strategic decision for us."
Dr. Rainer Janßen, Chief Information Officer, Munich Re
Outsourcing data center operations gives Munich Re's IT team the necessary leeway to concentrate on strategic matters. The company's own IT experts now have the time to plan and implement projects, provide optimal support to business processes and thus to further the company as a whole.
In Fujitsu, the worldwide insurance group has selected a partner that not only has great innovative strength, but is also a global player. After all, the global standardization of the IT landscape is a core issue for the IT managers at Munich Re. By preparing its internal IT team for a global sourcing concept, the insurance company has taken a decisive step in this direction.
Fujitsu is an IT service provider that also scores highly due to its own large and comprehensive portfolio of hardware and solutions. Fujitsu demonstrated this by integrating its own backup/restore solution. Based on ETERNUS CS High End and the NetBackup application from Symantec, Fujitsu devised a backup/restore environment that not only uses the present solution to eliminate existing performance problems, but was also able to exceed the challenging data throughput and performance targets. Thanks to the existing operational team, this solution was transferred to production within the scope of the established processes without impairing ongoing operations. And the majority of operations were conducted from India by Fujitsu's offshore team.
"Fujitsu's backup/restore solution has enabled us not only to solve existing problems, but also to introduce an exceptionally high-performance and stable environment."
Dr. Andreas Thomé, Head of System Operations, Munich Re
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Hello nancy,
Is this second home that you purchased going to be used as your primary home or is this a vacation type property or a rental property?
Have you owned another main home in the past? If so, what were the dates of ownership and the dates you lived in that primary home?
The second home is a summer home in Arizona. The only home I have owned until this second purchase is the one here in Oregon. My husband and I built/bought it in 1977. We have lived in it always.
Hello again nancy,
Thank you for the additional information.
The IRS is currently offering two separate credits for people who purchase a new home. One is the first time homebuyers credit, and the other is a credit for repeat home buyers who have owned and lived in another primary residence for 5 of the last 8 years.
However, with both credits, the home which you are purchasing must be a home that you plan to use as your primary residence. The purchase of a summer home or rental property or any other type of property which you do not plan to actually use as your primary residence does not qualify for either of the credits being offered.
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Thank you nancy
Was this time share a property that you used personally or did you rent it out to other parties?
we used the time share personally
Losses on the sale of personal property are never deductible. Losses can only be deducted if you sell an income producing property (such as a rental unit) at a loss.
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Watercress and Orange Salad with Black Olive Vinaigrette
The combination of watercress, oranges and olives makes for a refreshing salad that's peppery, sweet and salty.
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- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 1 small garlic clove, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped rosemary
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 navel oranges
- 2 large bunches of watercress, thick stems discarded
- 2 Belgian endives—halved, cored and thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
How to make this recipe
Coarsely chop 1/4 cup of the olives and transfer them to a small bowl. In a mini processor, pulse the remaining 1/4 cup of olives with the garlic and rosemary until the olives are chopped. Add the vinegar and pulse twice to combine; add to the chopped olives in the bowl. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Using a sharp knife, peel the oranges, removing all of the bitter white pith. Working over a bowl, cut in between the membranes to release the orange sections into the bowl; drain the juice and reserve for another use. Add the watercress, endives, parsley and onion. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Season with salt and pepper and serve at once.
Make Ahead
The dressing can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.


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My children's favorite game is Heroica. But recently we played a level where it became apparent we need another way to prevent someone from rushing the boss to win. So I made this, a door and a cover for a lever to match it. Now the players have to go to the switch before they open the door. And if they don't then no one else can progress to the end. It still needs some work game play wise but it looks cool.
Part of this was made in Tinkercad by my son (with some help). https://tinkercad.com/things/g7UpLdTHD9k-lego-boss-switch
I needed pliers to get the switch into the skull. We've still got to build a base for it that we all like. it's a work in progress.
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In the meantime, this soup has quickly become a family favorite. I wanted to make this soup for two reasons:
1. I love cheese soup, but my husband doesn't think of it as a "meal" because it's missing meat. So, I thought that chicken would make an awesome addition!
2. I wanted to try and make a cheese soup minus Velveeta. Don't get me wrong- I love Velveeta and am not against using it, but I wanted to try and attempt something from scratch.
This soup went above and beyond my greatest expectations- it was cheesy, hearty, warm, and delicious. You can't go wrong with it!
Chicken and Broccoli Cheese Soup
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup butter
1 cup flour
8 cups chicken broth
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts; cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
2 heads fresh broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces (or 2 bags of frozen broccoli)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
a couple shakes of hot sauce (optional)
1 cup milk (I used 2% milk)
4 cups sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic over medium high heat until tender (just a couple of minutes). Add butter and flour, lower heat to medium, and cook until roux is bubbly and starting to brown (it will start to smell amazing!). Pour roux into a large stock pot and add chicken broth, stirring the entire time you add the broth to prevent lumps. Add chicken, broccoli, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce to stock pot and cook for about 35-40 minutes (less if using frozen broccoli). Stir in cheese and milk until cheese is fully melted and serve.
This soup goes awesome with our Easy Garlic Breadsticks.
Makes 8-10 servings.
Here are some more yummy soup ideas:
Busy Day Soup
The Best Cheeseburger Soup
Homemade Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
Homemade Lasagna Soup
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Our Menu
The Original Guinness Stout - 20 oz. pint, our best appetizer by far
Angela's Mushrooms - Whole capped mushrooms stuffed with a family secret
Street Corn - Grilled salty sweet corn cobs, slathered with chili butter and rolled in queso blanco. Served two to an order becauce one just isn't enough
Buffalo Chicken Cheese Dip - Diced chicken in a creamy blend of cheese and spicy Buffalo sauce. Served with tri-color tortilla chips
Chicken Tenders - Lightly hand breaded and fried golden, served with honey mustard
Quesadilla - A tomato basil tortilla filled with monterey jack and cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, sauteed peppers and onions. Served with salsa and sour cream
Add Fajita Ground Beef, Grilled Chicken or Grilled Shrimp
Sausage Bread - Sautéed sausage and peppers spun with mozzarella, wrapped and baked in fresh bread crust. Served with house made marinara
Mini Corn Dogs - Sweet corn battered and golden fried. Served with our own spicy mustard
Hot Artichoke Dip - Hot and cheesy, served with crispy pita chips
Home Chips - Our signature appetizer! Thinly sliced potatoes, fried golden and topped with warm blue cheese sauce and bleu cheese crumbles
Mozzarella Sticks - Golden fried sticks of mozzarella served with our house made marinara sauce
O'Brion's Nachos - Crispy tri-color tortilla chips or our hand sliced potato chips fried to order. Topped with fresh salsa, queso, jalapeños, black olives and sour cream
Add Fajita Ground Beef or Grilled Chicken
Classic Pizza Marinara, pepperoni and mozzarella
Margherita Pizza Garlic olive oil, fresh tomatoes, provolone, parmesan and mozzarella cheese
Ten jumbo chicken wings, doused in one of our killer sauces or finished with one of our special rubs
Hot • Thai Sweet Chili • Teriyaki • Spicy Teriyaki • BBQ • Ranch • Lemon Pepper
All served with a side of creamy coleslaw
Holiday Hangover Sliders Thinly sliced turkey with mushroom stuffing, American cheese and cranberry mayonnaise.
Carolina Pork Sliders Smokey pulled pork in a classic Carolina mustard sauce topped with onion straws.
Buffalo Chicken Sliders Buffalo fried chicken, cheddar cheese, bacon and ranch.
Pot Roast Sliders Slow cooked pot roast, sauteed onions, provolone cheese and creamy horseradish
Salads & Soups
All served with a side of creamy coleslaw
Holiday Hangover Sliders Thinly sliced turkey with mushroom stuffing, American cheese and cranberry mayonnaise.
Carolina Pork Sliders Smokey pulled pork in a classic Carolina mustard sauce topped with onion straws.
Buffalo Chicken Sliders Buffalo fried chicken, cheddar cheese, bacon and ranch.
Pot Roast Sliders Slow cooked pot roast, sauteed onions, provolone cheese and creamy horseradish
Tomato Pesto Bisque - A creamy house favorite
Add a Grilled Cheese Sandwich
French Onion Soup - Caramelized onions and fresh herbs simmered in a savory beef broth, topped with a garlic herb crouton and melted Swiss cheese
O'Brion's House Salad - Crisp iceberg lettuce topped with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, egg, bacon, cheddar & Monterey jack cheeses
Caesar Salad - Crisp romaine lettuce topped with fresh grated parmesan cheese and garlic herb croutons
Greek Salad - Crisp romaine lettuce topped with Kalamata olives, red onions, tomatoes and feta cheese. Served with Greek vinaigrette
Wedge Salad - A crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce smothered with bleu cheese dressing, topped with bleu cheese crumbles, red onions, diced tomatoes and warm bacon bits
Dressings - Balsamic Vinaigrette, Greek Feta, Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Thousand Island, Honey Mustard
Salad Toppings: - Fajita Ground Beef, Grilled Chicken, or Grilled Shrimp
Hearty Meals
Fish & Chips - Fresh filet of founder dipped in our homemade batter & fried golden brown. Served with homemade chips
Pot Roast - Slow cooked until tender, served with garlic mashed potatoes, gravy and steamed carrots
Shepherd's Pie - Seasoned ground beef cooked with onions, peppers, green peas and carrots; topped with brown gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, cheddar and monterey jack cheeses
Soft Shell Tacos - Grilled or fried, tossed in sweet chili sauce topped with shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, monterey jack and cheddar cheeses. Your choice of chicken or shrimp
Burgers &Birds
Build Your Own O'Brion's Burger -
Starts off simply with lettuce, tomato and onion on a toasted kaiser roll
Grilled Peppers, Mushrooms or Onions
American Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Provolone Cheese or Swiss Cheese
Crumbled Bleu Cheese, Hickory Smoked Bacon, Queso or Feta Cheese
Lazy Bulldog - Topped with hickory smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, onion straws and barbecue sauce
Buffalo Burger - Topped with bleu cheese crumbles, sautéed onions, jalapeños and hickory smoked bacon. Finished with Buffalo hot sauce, lettuce and tomato
Sleazy Cheesy - A perfectly grilled burger stuffed between two grilled cheese sandwiches…enough said!
Ranch Burger - Seared with our special ranch seasoning and topped with Swiss cheese, hickory smoked bacon, sliced scallions and ranch dressing
*A possible risk exists in eating ground beef cooked less than 150 degrees*
Sandwiches & Wraps
Holiday Hangover - Thinly sliced turkey, house made mushroom stuffing, American cheese and cranberry mayonnaise. Served on grilled white bread with pepper gravy for dipping. Proudly fixing what ails you all year long
Chicken Parmesan Wrap - Fried chicken breast, house made marinara and melted mozzarella in a tomato basil tortilla
Rachel - Thinly sliced turkey, coleslaw, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing served on grilled marble rye
Turkey Club Wrap - Sliced turkey, cheddar cheese, hickory smoked bacon, romaine lettuce and tomato wrapped in a tomato basil tortilla with a tarragon mayonnaise
Greek Club - Hand pulled chicken with bacon, crumbled feta, romaine, tomatoes and tzatziki sauce in a toasted pita
Reuben - Slow cooked, sliced corned beef with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing on grilled marble rye
Gamecock - Marinated chicken breast topped with cheddar and Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, hickory smoked bacon and garlic herb mayonnaise
The Buffalo Chicken - Golden fried chicken breast topped with bleu cheese crumbles, sauteed onions, jalapenos, hickory smoked bacon, Buffalo hot sauce, lettuce and tomato
French Dip - Sliced, lean roast beef dipped in our savory au jus, topped with melted Swiss cheese and served on a toasted Amoroso roll. Served with a side of au jus for dipping
Philly Cheesesteak - Just like Philly! Shaved ribeye with caramelized onions and white American cheese. Served on an Amoroso roll
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This is Emerald City Theatre's first production for ages 0-4 in
it's new Little Theatre, designed as an interactive theater for the
very young. The performance includes gentle sound and lighting
effects that create a full sensory experience, building a simple
story with the audience through repetition and participation, a
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On the roster: Roberto Wallace, Patrick Turner, Brandon Marshall, Julius Pruitt, Davone Bess, Greg Camarillo, Brian Hartline, Ryan Grice-Mullen, Marlon Moore, Taurus Johnson
Number likely to be kept: 5
On the 2009 opening-day roster: Davone Bess, Greg Camarillo, Ted Ginn Jr., Brian Hartline, Patrick Turner
The big training camp question: Who will emerge as the starter opposite Brandon Marshall?
Analysis: At long last, the Dolphins have a bona fide No. 1 receiver, a difference-maker who single-handedly will make the offense better. That guy, of course, is Brandon Marshall, acquired in an offseason trade with the Denver Broncos. Now that they have a No. 1 guy, the Dolphins receiving corps has gone from being mediocre to being actually pretty good because Bess, Camarillo and Hartline are all very solid, complementary players. One really intriguing player is 2009 third-round pick Patrick Turner, who did nothing as a rookie and then missed the offseason camps after undergoing surgery. He might have a hard time holding off CFL import Ryan Grice-Mullen for the fifth receiver spot, although it won't come as a surprise if he begins the season on PUP.
Who will make the team: Marshall, Camarillo, Bess, Hartline, Grice-Mullen


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A coal preparation plant (or coal handling plant) is a place where coal is prepared for use after it has been mined. The coal is washed and resized here, before it is transported to be sold, loaded on coal transport or used locally. It is then transported to coal-fired power plants, for example.


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The opening ceremony for the Olympic Games will be half-an-hour shorter than planned after organisers slashed the running time because of transport concerns.
A spokeswoman for Games organiser Locog said the decision had been made because rehearsals made it clear the show would last longer than expected.
Locog denied the decision had anything to do with security concerns over staff provided by contractor G4S.
"Performers are rehearsing sections and transitions to ensure they are as tight as possible. This is normal in any production whether it be theatre or ceremonies," said the spokeswoman.
"We need to make sure the show comes in on time, to make sure spectators can get home on public transport"
"We have taken the tough decision to cut a small stunt bike sequence of the show - we will be paying contracts in full and giving full credit in the programme."
Locog said the show was planned to finish between 12 and 12.30am they are "working to deliver" the finish time.
Nick Buckles, chief executive of private security firm G4S, is under pressure to quit his £830,000-a-year job over the fiasco, which has resulted in the emergency deployment of soldiers, marines, airmen and police officers.
The three-hour opening ceremony, orchestrated by British film director Danny Boyle, starts at 9pm on July 27.
The Standard has already revealed that the show would feature Britain through the ages, including Satanic Mills, social change - including references to the miners' strike and suffragettes - and high-tech Britain.
Leaked pictures also revealed the show may feature a grey urban sprawl and smoke-belching factories as one of its sequences.
Mr Boyle said his aim was to create "a picture of ourselves as a nation" and has arranged for artificial rain clouds. More than 10,000 volunteers will take part in the performance, including hundreds of NHS nurses.Reuse content


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I have two Social-Engineer Toolkit / Metasploit questions. I think I understand the answer to the first one but confirmation or clarification would be appreciated.
Question 1.
This is a question about the use of 0.0.0.0.
With auto_detect = ON in set_config, for Windows resource (/home/mydir/set/src/program_junk/meta_config)> set LHOST 0.0.0.0
For OSX and Linux, resource (/home/mydir/set/src/program_junk/meta_config)> set LHOST 220.127.116.11 [my IP]
I think the difference in IP addresses is because 0.0.0.0 is set first as 0.0.0.0 represents "any address" for IPv4. Then the next option is to select my Internet IP for OSX and Linux.
I then turn auto_detect = OFF in the set_config file and SET says: Enter the IP address of your interface IP or if your using an external IP, what will be used for the connection back and to house the web server (your interface address) set:webattack> IP address for the reverse connection:
I set the IP to my IP rather than to 0.0.0.0 but Windows is still set to 0.0.0.0 presumably for the reason given above (0.0.0.0 is the first choice as it represents "all" IP addresses).
Does this make sense?
Question 2.
I create the Java Applet and a cloned website along with the reverse shells for Windows, OSX, and Linux.
The /home/mydir/set/src/program_junk/web_clone shows:
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 83046 2012-04-15 22:22 index.html
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 67600 2012-04-15 22:21 index.html.bak
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 20800 2012-04-15 22:24 mac.bin
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 222592 2012-04-15 22:24 msf.exe
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 134 2012-04-15 22:24 nix.bin
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 4065 2012-04-15 22:24 Signed_Update.jar
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 222592 2012-04-15 22:24 GNWd1CUz1ja12
Why is the file size for the Linux payload (nix.bin) so small compared to the OSX and Windows payloads?
It does work as I tried it on myself but I don't understand the significant difference in sizes.
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Why BT (Business Technology) Is Like Sex: If It Doesn't Feel Good, You're Doing It Wrong
Posted by John Brand on July 6, 2012
Technologists love definitions. In fact, technologists particularly like arguing about definitions.
The term "BT" for example, is constantly under debate. Is it IT or BT? What is BT anyway? How is it different? This line of questioning really doesn't help deliver business results. I often equate it to trying to define "happy."
A poor business perception of IT's performance could actually be a strong indicator that IT is being driven more by arguing about definitions than getting stuff done. I've seen these "definitional disagreements" bring many technology supported business projects to their knees, the classic being data warehousing projects or CRM implementations.
Whether you understand (or like) the term BT or not, the key to achieving better technology integration with business strategy is to avoid discussions about definitions. In fact, the magic answer is in the dictionary definition of happy itself.
hap·py [hap-ee]*
- delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.
- characterized by or indicative of pleasure, contentment, or joy: a happy mood; a happy frame of mind.
There's no clear definition here about what happiness is, only an association to some other familiar concepts - and the fact that it is "characterized by" a number of things. So too with BT. There is no clear and definitive definition (isn't that a paradox anyway?). Yet, there are some links to other familiar concepts and a list of "characterized by" criteria that help to distinguish it.
Forrester's BT Leadership Maturity Model is both a framework for these "characterized by" criteria and a method of assessment that gives a good understanding of where changes may need to be made. Forrester's Nigel Fenwick also has a great heat map tool and process for helping organizations pinpoint specific areas for improvement.
So whether you choose to use the term BT or not, is not really the issue. It's whether you're working on developing the right capabilities that business needs by recognizing the characteristics that "BT-like" organizations share.
To me, the transition from IT to BT shouldn't be made painful or unpleasant by telling people they're doing it wrong. It needs to be a rewarding, shared experience. Enjoyable, tantalizing, exciting, appetizing. Whatever BT actually is, to me it's like sex. If it doesn't feel good, you're probably doing it wrong.
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Comment from Pradeep Henry on Fri, 07/06/2012 - 07:01
John, your statement "It's whether you're working on developing the right capabilities that business needs" is the key.
BT is not a new name for "old" IT. Nor is it about making techies speak the language of business. BT is about a change in method and in capabilities ... which are needed to produce desired business outcomes.
George Colony and other Forrester folks like you have been an inspiration to me. I have some posts on "The Practice of Business Technology" at BTpractice.com. Let me know if you find them interesting.
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Two Warner Brothers Looney Tunes Christmas stockings and two stocking hangers. Bugs Bunny and Sylvester wearing Santa hats on the stockings; the tags inside say 1994. Each stocking is about 30" in total length and about 10" wide. The actual "sock" part is about 16" deep. Each stocking has a braided chord for hanging. One stocking hanger is Bugs and Taz with Christmas carol books in front of a pink church. The other is Bugs as a toy soldier and Daffy in a Santa outfit in front of a Christmas tree. Although not in the picture, both stocking hangars come with their original packaging. Items look in great condition and come from a smoke/pet free home. My wife has a vast Looney Tunes collection she has decided to part with, so check our other auctions to see many more collectibles!


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Fox Nation smears Joe Biden
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Fox Nation claims Vice President Biden called the American people stupid:
But that, of course, isn't what Biden said. He didn't say people were "too dense" -- he said they don't know what's in the recovery act and the regulatory reform bill. And he said it was understandable. Twice: "People don't know a lot of what's going on in the recovery act, understandably … When you say to people 'you know, we just went out and had a regulatory reform bill … they don't know what it means yet, understandably." Biden, in other words, went out of his way to make clear that he didn't blame people for not knowing what is in the legislation. Fox Nation then pretended he called people stupid.
There's a huge difference between saying people don't know something and that they're too dense to know something. Is Fox Nation too dense to understand that difference? Nah, they're probably just lying.
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