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I love these stories.
Stories about old "legacy" model published authors switching to the indie publishing model (be it self-publishing or traditionally based small indie), and achieving so much success they can then make a good living from their fiction.
Terry ODell is one such author who, previously published by Five-Star/Gale is now pursuing self-publishing. In her newest blog at Terry's Place (http://terryodell.blogspot.com/2011/05/e-publishing-dangers.html), ODell spells out the pros and cons of making the move from the old publishing model to the new indie model. I'm repeating them here. And even though they are specific to her individual circumstances, I'm sure these pros and cons will speak to each and every author who frequents the Vox:
No lengthy wait time.
Keeps "new" material in front of readers.
Royalty payments come directly to me.
It's not as much of a 'suspense' as the other books, and the 'covert ops' side of things is less of a focus, so it's quite likely the publisher wouldn't have acquired it anyway, since they no longer have a romance imprint.
To ensure quality, I paid a free-lance editor and a cover artist out of pocket. I also made the decision to keep the cover "similar" in tone to the other Blackthorne books, even though it's not an obvious "romantic suspense." And because I used photographs I'd taken, I saved some money there.
I had to deal with the other things a publisher normally does. In the case of an e-book, that means formatting it for the various outlets (and there are different requirements for each). It also means I'm solely responsible for marketing.
One thing I'll suggest to Terry is that if she considers editing and marketing a "con" she might think about submitting her material to a popular maverick indie press like StoneHouse/StoneGate Ink. It's true she would be expected to market like crazy on her own, but their marketing efforts would also increase her chances of breaking into the Top 100 Kindles and/or Nooks exponentially. She also wouldn't have to worry about editing, formatting, conversions, covers, etc. They would naturally do all that for her, allowing her more time and, more control over that time.
Time better spent writing.
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Thursday, July 1, 2010
The Jekyll and Hyde Twins
With only a few games left until the All-Star Break, the Twins seem to be going through the metamorphosis that plagued Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. There have been problems that have faced the team in the first half of the season. Overall the team has prevailed and still remains in first place.
The starting pitching staff has been one of the main culprits in the Twins' Jekyll and Hyde personality. The biggest surprise has been Carl Pavano. He has been an innings eater and a losing streak stopper for the last few weeks. The rest of the pitching staff has gone through it's share of ups and downs over the past weeks. There have been great outings and poor outings. All fitting into the teams Jekyll and Hyde attitude.
Attitude has been another thing that the Twins have been trying to address. Justin Morneau has been trying to find the energy that the Twins are missing (What's with the lack of energy?). It has been true that the Twins have come out looking flat in the last few weeks. For the Twins to continue to succeed and to enter the break in first place, they will need to find their energy in some form.
The Twins are in need of the All-Star break. Their batteries need to be recharged. Hopefully the Jekyll and Hyde attitude disappears as well.
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#1 Kubrat Pulev to face Sherman "Tank" Williams
IBF #1 heavyweight contender Kubrat Pulev (18-0, 9 KOs) returns December 14 in Neubrandenburg, Germany against 41-year-old Sherman "Tank" Williams (36-13-2, 19 KOs). Pulev is mandatory challenger to heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. Williams is coming off a four-rounder on November 18 in North Carolina after pulling out of the Prizefighter Heavyweight tourney.


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2014 Religious Trends
Continuing the Jewish Tradition by Enhancing the Welcome
Editors' Note:This article is part of the Public Square 2014 Summer Series: Conversations on Religious Trends. Read other perspectives from the Jewish community here.
In autumn 2013 the Pew Charitable Trust issued a comprehensive research report, A Portrait of Jewish Americans, that generated wide coverage in the press and both worry and affirmation among different segments of the Jewish community.
Key headlines of A Portrait of Jewish Americans were that there is a major trend toward secularism among Jews, especially young Jews; that there continues to be a lot of intermarriage; that intermarriage and secularism are related; and that this all leads to less Jewish engagement and fewer children raised as Jews.
The Pew Report does make it abundantly clear that there is a huge amount of intermarriage: 44 percent of all married Jews are intermarried; 71 percent of non-Orthodox Jews who married from 2000-2013 intermarried; 1.3 million adult U.S. Jews (25 percent of all adult Jews, 48 percent of Jews born after 1980) have one Jewish parent; 1.8 million children live in households with one Jewish adult.
In our view, the Pew Report's emphasis on secularism and its relationship to intermarriage is questionably based on survey questions about religion that lent themselves to unclear answers. It is not fair to tar the intermarried with the brush of secularism/not-religiosity; they are not less spiritual, or less interested in a relationship with the sublime, or less responsive to meaningful supportive ritual at times of sadness and of joy. Young Jews and interfaith couples are experiencing and interested in that call, but there is a split between spirituality and religion such that current forms of Jewish religious expression may not be satisfying their spiritual interests.
The Pew Report found that 61 percent of intermarried families are raising their children with some Judaism (compared to 96 percent of inmarried who say they are raising their children Jewish by religion); 20 percent Jewish by religion; 25 percent partly Jewish by religion and "partly something else"; 16 percent Jewish but not by religion or "mixed"; 37 percent not Jewish at all.
There is also now data on how the adult children of intermarriage actually turned out: the percentage of adults with intermarried parents who identify as Jewish has steadily increased, from 25 percent in the Jews who are now 65-and-older group, to 37 percent in the 50-64 age group, to 39 percent in the 30-49 group, to 59 percent in the 18-29 group.
A key challenge is what intermarried parents currently raising children are going to do, in particular around Jewish education for children of intermarried families. The Pew Report says only about 22 percent of interfaith families have their children involved in formal Jewish programs (compared to 82 percent of inmarried, four times as much), whether that is yeshiva or day school (5 percent), religious school education (13 percent), or Jewish day care or sleep-away camps (14 percent).
The Pew Report also shows that intermarried Jews have fewer Jewish friends and practice fewer Jewish behaviors than inmarried Jews: less attendance at synagogue services, participation in seders, fasting on Yom Kippur, lighting Shabbat candles, belonging to a synagogue, donating to Jewish organizations.
Edmund Case is the founder and CEO of InterfaithFamily. He is a graduate of Yale (1972) and Harvard Law School (1975), practiced law for twenty-two years, and served as president of his synagogue. He graduated from the Hornstein Program at Brandeis University in 1999 and is co-editor of The Guide to Jewish Interfaith Family Life: An InterfaithFamily.com Handbook (Jewish Lights). His proudest professional accomplishment is the InterfaithFamily/Your Community initiative, a growing national network of comprehensive services and programs for interfaith families in local communities, with staff now operating in Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia and Boston, and coming soon to Atlanta and Los Angeles.


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Alignment After 2" Lift...Problems
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So recently I had a 2" BB lift installed in my 01 WJ. I "cheaped out" but not really. I put in new Moog coil springs, Skyjacker Nitros +2" shocks. At the same time, i also installed new rims: ProComp Series 98 with 4.25" backspacing as opposed to the stock 6". I am running the stock tires 245/70-16. I also have a Monroe Magnum steering stabilizer in the front.
Now for the problem(s): After I did the lift, I noticed it pulled to the left just a little bit. To solve this, I took it to Firestone for a tire rotation and wheel alignment. This was my first mistake! They aligned my wheels...and then my truck started to pull to the right. My truck also acquired a "death wobble" around 35mph. It was so bad, i thought i was going to lose control of my truck! Under that speed, nothing was noticeable.
When I spoke to the techs at firestone, they told me I changed the whole geometry of my jeep's front suspension and driveline. They further said they could not solve the death wobble they caused and were not comfortable working on it. I do not know how they are in business!
Pissed off, I took it back to my regular mechanic. Within 5 minutes they figured out the death wobble was due to an unevenly worn tire that was now on the leading side of my jeep instead of lagging. When they reversed the rotation, they cured the death wobble.
I still cannot figure out how to get the wheels straight again and not pull to the right (now that Firestone worked on it). Will this be a life-long problem now? How do I fix this? What Parts am I missing?
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start with getting new tires. firestone didnt cause your deathwobble. deathwobble is caused by worn out shit and improper steering and driveline angles. so start figuring out whats worn out and start from there
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i have two worn tires and two new tires. the worn tires happen to be on the front when the death wobble occurred. i am switching the worn ones to the rear. i will see if that does anything. i have heard the mounting holes for the track bar can wear out or become egg-shaped. is there any truth to this?
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Minnesota Diving Invitational Results
Chapel Hill, N.C. -- The ninth-ranked Volunteers finished the second day of swimming at the Nike Cup Championships in Chapel Hill, N.C.. Tennessee compiled 486 points, putting them in second place behind North Carolina with 570.
"We came out tonight with really good fire," head coach John Trembley said. "Our relays were great and we had some really fast swims tonight. If we bring our divers here, who are in Minnesota, we dominate this meet."
After pouring their traditional home pool water into the Tar Heel's pool, Tennessee started the finals with inspired performances from the 200 medley relay squads. The "B" squad of Greg Simpson, Michael Burton, Josh Fulton and Renato Gueraldi took the victory setting a Nike Cup record of 1:29.66. The swim was also good enough to earn an NCAA "B" cut qualifying time. Finishing seventh with a time of 1:32.86 was the "A" squad while the "D" squad placed 14th (1:34.55).
Freshman Casey Dauw continued to impress as he came from behind to win the 400 I.M. with a time of 3:50.92, improving his lifetime best by six seconds (3:57.03). His mark also earned him an NCAA "B" cut qualifying time.
"I was really happy with my swims tonight," Dauw said about his 400 I.M. "I am having the meet of my life."
Leading the Vols in the 100 fly was Jamie Graves with a lifetime best 49.63, giving him seventh place. Fulton finished in tenth in a time of 50.30.
Tennessee freestyler's were again a factor in the second night of competition, scoring five places in the 200 freestyle. Jason Thomas touched the wall for fifth place with a lifetime best 1:39.38. Also scoring was Tyler Gustafson, Evan Nylander, Simpson and Gueraldi.
In the 100 breaststroke, the Volunteers scored in six out of 16 places. Leading the way was Andrew Bree, who finished second with a lifetime best of 54.99. Fischer took tenth place with 57.72 and earlier in the day swam a lifetime best of 57.33. Rounding out the scoring for the Vols was Michael Russo, Cameron McDaniel, Brad Duryea and Thomas Clavier. Duryea's time of 57.72 was an unshaven lifetime best.
In the 100 backstroke, Simpson finished sixth in a time of 50.38, while senior Paulo Machado placed seventh with a time of 50.57.
The Volunteers closed the evening with a win by the 800 freestyle relay team. The quartet of Dauw, Gustafson, Thomas and Bree posted a Nike Cup record time of 6:35.32.
"We ended with a great relay ," Trembley said. 'It capped a great night for us."
The final day of the Nike Cup Championships is Saturday at the Maurice J. Koury in Chapel Hill, N.C.
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If you have any of the signs or symptoms consistent with prostatitis, you should see your health care professional for further evaluation. Depending on the symptoms and your response to therapy, your doctor may need to refer you to a urologist (a physician specializing in the genitourinary system).
How is the diagnosis of prostatitis made?
Prostatitis is usually diagnosed by analyzing a urine sample and undergoing an examination of your prostate gland by your health care practitioner. This examination involves a digital rectal examination to palpate the prostate gland and feel for abnormalities of the gland. Occasionally, the physician may also collect and test a sample of the prostatic fluid.
Sometimes a prostate massage is performed to compare samples of the prostatic fluid both before and after this intervention has been performed. To perform this procedure, the doctor will stroke/massage the prostate gland during the digital rectal examination. Because there is the concern that this procedure can release bacteria into the bloodstream, this test is contraindicated in cases of acute bacterial prostatitis.
Additional tests that may be obtained include a complete blood count (CBC), an electrolyte panel, blood cultures, a swab of urethral discharge if present, and sometimes a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level. The PSA test, which is used as a screening test for prostate cancer, may also be elevated with prostatitis.
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Chocolate peanut slice recipe
Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a slice tray (mine is 31 cm x 22cm). Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Melt butter (or margarine) and mix
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- 2 cups self raising flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup coconut
- 1 cup peanuts
- 3 tablespoons cocoa
- 200g butter or margarine
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
Icing (optional)
- 2 cups icing sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa
- 3-4 tablespoons hot water
Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a slice tray (mine is 31 cm x 22cm). Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Melt butter (or margarine) and mix into dry ingredients, add eggs, mix well and press into tray. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
Combine icing sugar and cocoa, add hot water a tablespoon at a time until you have spreadable icing. Spread over warm slice. When cold, cut into squares (I like to divide my tray 8 x 6 squares – nice bite size pieces).
- Another one of mum's recipes; a lovely fudgy slice for lunchboxes (maybe use sultanas instead of nuts) or after school. Or at morning tea time when you get 5 minutes peace.
- I used pecans in this recipe; unbelievably the supermarket did not have any raw peanuts. Not in the chips and nuts aisle, the baking section, the health food section or the fruit and veg area! Very frustrating, so I used pecans.
- I prefer the slice without the icing, but if you are going to ice it, spread the icing on while the base is still warm, otherwise the icing separates from the base when you are cutting it up.
- Make this cake gluten free using gluten free plain flour (e.g. Orgran or White Wings) and 3 teaspoons baking powder.
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A trip through the exotic land of venture capital
No other facet of the financial sector is more mysterious, risky, rewarding, romantic and creative than venture capital (VC). Stories of entrepreneurs, with a bright idea, backed by venture capitalists and going on to create sensational products or services like a Google or Apple, fill us with awe and wonder. It is probably the only facet of the vast financial sector from where some public good can emerge—in the form of a path-breaking new product or service.
The problem is, of the many ideas that get funded, we get to know only what eventually succeeds. The most celebrated examples of venture capital success these days are in the field of computing, software and the field that combines these two with essential human behaviour and psychology, viz. social media. Massive global successes of VC-funded social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest and so on, have become part of our lives. Ventures that fail are never highlighted; they are hidden from the public view, keeping the aura of VC business intact.
What is the VC business really like? Louis Gerken, a venture capitalist himself, offers an insider's view. He explains how VCs work tracing the fascinating history of the activity to its present. The VC business has its roots in early 20th century to Carnegie Steel Company which was sold to the United States Steel Corporation in 1901 for $480 million, of which about half went to the founder Andrew Carnegie. The second-largest shareholder was Carnegie's partner, Henry Phipps. "In 1907, Phipps formed Bessemer Trust as a private family office to manage his fortune. Four years later, he transferred $4 million in stocks and bonds to each of his five children and Bessemer Venture Partners was launched—the nation's first venture capital firm of the US. The firm has prospered, managing more than $4 billion of venture capital, invested in over 130 companies around the world." They are present in India too, though their investment has been in some dubious companies.
Gerken also offers background information on VC investors and their investment strategies. There are discussions on VCs' performance and the sectors that VCs find attractive. Venture capital business has its own cycles. The book explains the current investment climate, sharing data on the growth of new start-ups and the challenges they face. There is a list of private and listed venture capital investment options available.
Gerken explains that VCs don't, typically, use a lot of their own money. It is 'angel investors' who do that and, typically, invest $1 million or less in an enterprise. An angel-funded company may grow and become attractive to venture capitalists. VCs form a firm and start a fund which is often designated for a specific industry sector. In the US, the fund will attract money from pension funds, endowments, foundations and high-net-worth individuals and family offices interested either in investing in that particular sector or just looking for the higher than normal returns.
The fund then backs an entrepreneur for an equity position, opens the doors for the management team and, if the idea blossoms, exits the investment through an initial public offering (IPO) on the stock market or a sale to another firm. The profits of several such ventures are shared by the venture capitalist with the investors who had contributed to the venture fund.
According to statistics of the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), 40% of all ventures fail, while another 40% may break even. About 20% dream of funding the 'next big thing'.
A large part of the book is devoted to advocating the good side of VC—the multiplier social impact that a successful VC-funded enterprise can create. It is not intended to be a guide on how to get VC funding; nor is it a guide on how to become the next Facebook. It is written more for investors—the wealthy ones who can pony up big money to get a slice of the VC action. But will someone wanting to invest millions in a VC fund read a book on it? Or tap into his network?
Equity mutual funds reported a net inflow of Rs7,153 crore during June 2014, the highest since February 2008
Over the past two consecutive months, equity mutual fund schemes have been reporting record inflows. The inflows in June 2014 of over Rs7,000 crore, is higher than the sum of net inflows from December 2007 to May 2014, which is equivalent to Rs2,876 crore. This is so because, over the past five years from August 2009 to May 2014, as much as Rs40,357 crore flowed out of equity mutual funds. Why are investors showing a regained interest in equity mutual funds?
Retail investors are usually the last to join in on a rally. We have seen this in the past as well as where investors usually come in at the market peak. In January 2008, a record Rs13,678 crore flowed in to equity mutual funds. For the quarter ended June 2014, net inflows from equity mutual funds totalled Rs9,015 crore.
Equity linked savings schemes (ELSSs), which form a part of the total equity fund flows, witnessed an outflow of Rs156 crore. With the tax exemption limit under Section 80C increased to Rs1.50 lakh, as announced in the Union Budget presented on 10th July, we may witness higher inflows in these schemes during the March quarter of FY15.
During June, equity mutual funds recorded a sales of Rs12,368 crore, the highest since January 2008, where sales touched a record of Rs21,247 crore. Previous month, equity sales were reported at Rs10,244 crore. The sales in the past two month is substantially higher, considering that equity mutual fund sales have averaged just around Rs3,000-R4,000 crore per month over the past six years.
Redemptions were lower than the average of the past six months at Rs5,215 crore. Over the past six months, redemptions from equity mutual funds have averaged around Rs5,500 crore.
The number of equity mutual fund folios increased marginally by 44,838, to 29.26 million folios in June. The present number of equity folios is still lower by 8% compared to 30.05 million folios as on 30 June 2013. Equity fund witnessed a continuous decline in folios over the past year.
There were as many as eight new fund offers launched over the past month, bringing in as much as Rs1,114 crore. There were an equal number of open-ended schemes and close-ended schemes launched. This brings up the tally to 31 fund launched since the beginning of the calendar year and this is the most number of schemes launched in the first six month of the year.
Equity mutual fund assets under management soared by 10.95% to Rs2.41 lakh crore as on 30 June 2014 from Rs2.17 lakh crore as on 30 May 2014 on the back of record fund flows and the market rally. The CNX Nifty over this period gained 5.27%.


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Hey jmw... thanks for updating the board.. sounds like you've had a good couple of years.
Welcome back!
|Well, it's been a while since I wrote in. I had the same issue as you did and as much as I liked my 19 ft. Montego, she was too limiting and not so comfortable when there was any chop. In the interim, I bought a 30 ft. custom built boat (Bluewater Marine) vintage 1967 (supposedly a Bill Tripp design) but upgraded and loved by the former owner. I spent the end of the 2009 and all of the 2010 sailing season getting to know her and her systems. She's a good Bay boat/coastal cruiser with the systems that make it possible to do overnight sailing. She's not fast but is a relatively easy boat to sail and single-hand. I've single-handed her in light airs, but this season I've had no problem finding crew which is fine, too. Except for 4 shrouds of standing rigging which I had local riggers replace, she was in fine condition. I currently keep her in the Middle River area. I'm learning as I go, especially the systems. It helps to find new friends who know more than I do and have them sail with me and be able to ask them for advice and help. I am still thinking liveaboard but not necessarily with this boat. My idea about living aboard is not to circumnavigate or anything like that but would be to cruise the Chesapeake Bay for a while and then gradually make my way down into the Caribbean. I am reading other folks adventures and am planning some longer trips next sailing season. For example, I'd like to sail down to Solomons and to Tangier Island. I am still doing passages on other boats to get other boat experience : besides doing 4-day and 2-day Bay trips on other boats, I've also been able to do a "training passage" up the coast of Central America (Panama to Isla Mujeres) to get more overnight experience in more open water. I'm doing a winter cruise this December in the Grenadines on a 40 ft. catamaran with some members of Downtown Sailing Center, and so on. I'm just starting to think about what boat would want to sail in blue water. Needless to say, I'm always happy to crew for someone else who might need crew: it gives me much-needed experience. I'm partial to monohulls: Calibers, some Beneteaus, and the Fast Passage 39 comes to mind because of the thin water in parts of the Bay and the Caribbean.
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Hi all,
I You guessed it, I'm a woman. My goal is to live aboard, at least part of the year. I'm thinking a boat in the size range of 25 to 35 ft might be manageable. I need advice from people who live aboard or spend a lot of time on their boats. I also will need TONS of advice on maintaining boat systems- especially outboards and engines.
Anyway, I was inspired to buy a boat after many years of going out on windjammers in Maine. Since I've always loved boats I finally found myself able to buy one a few years back. Everyone said "get a smaller boat first" eh.. I did, wish I didn't! Hated walking reaching over the rail to the outboard, pulling the damn rope to start, getting trashed by even a dingy wake going by. Well, I sold the Hunter 23 and now have a Oday 30. The last couple of years we (my son and I) spent a few weeks on the Bay and got a real taste of "living aboard" I love it! Sailing alone is my dream but it gets boring real fast. I don't get much time now to get on the bay now because it takes at least one long day and evening to get there from here. (Bristol pa on the tidal Delaware) I do dream of a 35-42 for my ultimate live aboard, and I've no problem thinking I can handle it. I may be weird but I truely feel a larger boat is easier to handle.
For the most part single handing (the experts will chime in I'm sure) is using your mind and logic instead of pure muscle. Knowing my limitations up to certain wind conditions is very important also. But, I'm not going out in 30 knot winds because I need to prove something. I don't think to my knowledge any man on earth has really conquered the sea yet. have they? But they will try (giggles)
Oh, be sure to check out the "her sailnet" section too!
welcome to sailnet.
I disagree about a diesel engine being safer.A gas engine is very safe if the basic safety rules are followed.Everyone thinks nothing of using propane on a boat for cooking and everyone (well almost) has gasoline on their boats to power the outboard.
If you are planning to cruise in the Islands gas is easier to aquire than diesel there is always a gas station in most small communities.
A comfortable boat for cruising that is very sturdy is the Tartan 27 .My husband and I lived in one for 2 years plus a small dog.
Hope this helps you somewhat
Welcome to sailnet.
We (my wife is MMR here on sailnet) cruise out of the Magothy river, if you ever see us on our Gemini Catamaran (Patience Two) feel free to swing by for a raft up and a Rum or two. We've sailed in much the same areas you have and spend most every other weekend somewhere on the eastern shore, mostly north of us at Fairlee, Still Pond or beyond.
There are a lot of options for slightly bigger boats that make good liveaboards, but I'd strongly recommend you go with one that has a diesel engine as the aux power over outboards. Diesel fuel is inherently safer, and you can generate power for your batteries.
The Annapolis area caters to sailors and there are lots of schools you can go to (including Anne Arundel Community College to save money) and take courses in diesel maintenance and repair, and other marine systems. I'd recommend buying pretty much anything Nigel Calder has published on boat system repair as the first step, reading through them to get an idea of the terms and such, then hanging out on the pier and talking to the old duffers who always hang out there. Most of the old salts are always glad to talk to a female, especially one with a little grease under her nails and a few rope burns on her hands.
If you ever want to crew on a friday night (come summer time of course) on a catamaran, give me or MMR a holler via PM - you'll have to have 10 posts to send a PM. We host the family friendly, low intensity cruiser style races for our Yacht Club *www.YCCSC.org* fridays on the Magothy river.
Welcome aboard.
We lived aboard with kiddo, wife, and 2 dogs. Moving back to S Fl soon to do it again. I will write more for you as you hav esome specific questions.
In the meantime, I will move this thread to Buying a boat (Will wait a bit to make sure you know where it is going). That way you will get a better reply to your post.
Again, welcome aboard. You can also check out hersailnet forum for more of the female advice.
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I will check it out- Thanks
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If you have the time and would like lots of time on different boats. Check out SOS "singles on sail boats". They are very active around annapolis and the metro area. They offer some good training and have day and overnight sails weekday and weekend at almost no cost. Sign up for the spring training day and start sailing. I would also suggest classes. Annapolis school of seamanship offers some good sysytems classes. You may want to do some navigation classes also. Winter time is here and this is the time for indoor classes. There are many in the area that would welcome you aboard as it gets warmer. there is alot of info here.
|Thanks for you good advice! I am always happy to bring a bottle of wine or two to hear about cruising experiences! I will have to find a photo of my 19 footer. Right now it's on a trailer in the yard. I have a slip in the Middle River area. I've sailed with others to Rock Hall, Fairlee Creek, Tolchester, Chestertown, and Tangier Island. On charters (as crew), I've sailed the BVIs, Italy (Palermo to the Aeolians), and the Florida Keys and while on the Keys trip, did a passage offshore back to Miami. I have some pics from some of those trips.
|If you have the time and would like lots of time on different boats. Check out SOS "singles on sail boats". They are very active around annapolis and the metro area. They offer some good training and have day and overnight sails weekday and weekend at almost no cost. Sign up for the spring training day and start sailing. I would also suggest classes. Annapolis school of seamanship offers some good sysytems classes. You may want to do some navigation classes also. Winter time is here and this is the time for indoor classes. There are many in the area that would welcome you aboard as it gets warmer. there is alot of info here.
Welcome. You came to the right place to ask questions, as I have been doing for months now. I owned a Victory 21 and sailed out of Annapolis for many years. After many years away from sailing, I bought a boat that could fit the whole family. We sail it around Long Island, CT, RI and am planning a trip to Nantucket this summer.
Try the search at the top of the screen to see if anything's been covered before. I think there's lots of threads on "which boat". Much of the decision has to do with the details of what you are looking for.
Also, there are many members in your area, and I'm sure that if you offer to bring a bottle of wine or two, they'd tell you first-hand about their cruising adventures and what they've learned.
Please post pictures of your current boat and places you've been.
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With Wrestlemania hitting home with the WWE Universe and getting a "universally" good reception, The WWE feels as though they have succeeded with the project. Chairman Vince McMahon and many other member of World Wrestling Entertainment's management had high hopes for the 23rd installment of Wrestlemania, and it exceeded those expectations. Faculty is really surprised at how superstars performed, and say that they were doing better than they had done at last years Wrestlemania, which didn't seem possible.
Previous to Wrestlemania, lots of action was taking place in the WWE such as The Undertaker winning the Royal Rumble, and Shawn Michaels earning his spot to take on John Cena. With the unfortunate failed drug test of superstar Chris Benoit keeping him out of the WWE for quite some time, and the defecating injury to Triple H's leg back in 2006, The WWE was forced to do some improvisation. The plan was that Triple H was to face John Cena in the main event of Wrestlemania 23, but due to his unfortunate injury they figured that there was no better replacement than his best friend himself, Shawn Michaels.
Mr. Kennedy was scheduled to win Money in the Bank but due to some off-screen confrontations and failing to show up for travel at scheduled times, he was somewhat pushed down. Randy Orton was a great filler to the spot, Edge was a considerable second place but Orton received the push due to Edge having something to do with Money in the Bank the past years.
Rey Mysterio/MVP was sort of built up to be a great match but Chris Benoit was earlier scheduled to be put in this match, but of course had the failure to meet WWE's policies keeping him off the worlds greatest stage.
In general news the WWE is at one of its highest points of rating in the past 5 years. Everything is going well and doing much better than expected with improvisations taking place more than they should have to.
The WWE has plenty of fresh and renewed feuds/rivalries planned to take place within the year of 2007 which they think should go over well with the fans.
World Wrestling Entertainment has also been in contact with a few former superstars from the 1990's and early 2000's and are trying to possibly come to terms to have them back in the business. The WWE feels that this may be the extra push that they need to shoot up in production.
SmackDown! seems to be the weak spot of the company right now with few main event superstars. The WWE Draft is coming up and that should solve the problem. Raw has too many main event superstars to handle and McMahon thinks that this may also solve another piece of the puzzle.
All in all the WWE is in a prime place right now, but Vince McMahon knows that you can always go higher. He says that he plans to make 2007 the best year that the company has ever seen, and he will not stop until he does just that.
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shown in Detroit, Michigan, things look to pick up right where they left off: in complete and utter chaos. Last night's viewers definitely got what they payed for as we saw many matches that blew the top off of Ford Field. We witnessed the WWE Chairman getting bald-ified, a women's champion retaining her gold, a young and former world champion seizing an oppurtunity by snatching the briefcase guaranteeing a title match at any time, and the reign of an immaculate champion continuing it's legacy.
A day ago we saw Randy Orton, the youngest world champion in the history of sports entertainment, gain something that he has never tasted before, the Money in the Bank briefcase. Randy Orton was looking surprisingly average going into the match and seemed to captivate the arena and possibly the world after RKOing Mr. Kennedy off the ladder and then climbing up to retrieve the contract. Will Orton cash in the briefcase tonight? What will he have to say about his performance? Is Randy slowly becoming the face of the company?
Last night we also saw Melina defeat Ashley to retain her prized Women's Championship in a match that Ashley should have won if the referee were watching more carefully. Melina's somewhat dirty play paid off, but how will Ashley react to the loss last night here on Raw? Will Ashley get her revenge?
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Most of the handful of Mexican restaurants in town seem to cater to Mexican-American tastes. El Fogon's fare hails from further south of the border (including the Yucatán), and the difference is reflected in the quality and style of their humble burritos. The chicken is seasoned and seared, the picadillo (seasoned ground beef) is divine, but best of all is the cochinita pibil -- chunks of tender pork stewed in the red, delicately tart pibil sauce. When wrapped in a tortilla with refried beans and enrobed in melted cheese, the cochinita crosses over from sublime to ridiculously good. Oh, and the burritos are huge; a party of two should consider ordering a cup of tortilla soup each, then sharing the monster. That way they won't have to roll you out.
Oh, we know the myth. The best hamburgers are made from ground chuck, because the meat has more fat in it. The fat then prevents the burger from shrinking into a McDonald's-esque disk while cooking. Well, baloney. At the downtown location of Morton's, the hamburger is a full eight ounces of lean ground sirloin. Hard to feel guilty eating that. And it's just about the juiciest thing we've encountered outside the Chris Paciello story. The single drawback? The burger is served only during the noontime meal. Still, order with a side of lyonnaise taters, and that's what we call a power lunch.
This converted no-tell motel on South Dixie is painted a really disgusting shade of green; a more reliable harbinger of the food within can be seen in the clusters of patrons on the benches outside the front door, eagerly awaiting their tables. Inside it's long and narrow, with a boxcarlike feel, but the friendly service and the pungent scent of Thai basil, fish sauce, and chili paste more than compensate for the cramped quarters. A Thai restaurant is only as good as its pad thai, and this one kills: a light hand with the ground pork, and it actually has plenty of shrimp! The rich curries are excellent, as are appetizers like tiger tear and nam sod. The chefs also show a deft touch with seafood; if you find a restaurant of any ethnic description that can cook up a tastier whole snapper, let us know. And if you like your Thai food with plenty of fire, you'll be pleased to know Siam Lotus Room actually takes you at your word when you ask for "four stars" of spiciness. Ouch! Hurts so good.
You just made it. Booth okay? Care for a beverage? Will that be the pasta fagioli or the garden salad? And your rolls: plain or dripping with garlic? For dinner there's lasagna, stuffed shells, eggplant rollatini, chicken parmigiana, veal cacciatore, linguine in clam sauce, ziti with sausage, or something else ... I forgot; I'll be right back. What do you mean you're full? No dessert? Either way it's $7.95. Come on, take the cannoli! (Oh well, just come back: The early bird special is offered seven days a week, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.)
Tart enough. Sweet enough. Mellow yellow filling, almost ecru. Velvety texture. Moist, crumbly graham cracker crust. Outside edge daintily adorned with a ring of whipped cream. Center garnished with more cream and a twisted lime slice. Ideal to serve to your friends, but at close to ten bucks, certainly not meant to throw at your enemies.
Some folks visit this corner storefront eatery for its baked pastas. Other patrons go for its wonderfully prepared veal scaloppine dishes and fillets of fish sprinkled with capers. And most appreciate the lengths the staff goes to ensure that even those waiting for a table outside have a glass of refreshment. We, however, frequent the cafe for its absolutely fresh caesar salad, which is redolent with garlic, Parmesan, and the all-important anchovies. Oh, we know picky diners don't like to look an anchovy fillet in the eye, so to speak. But you don't have to. The dressing here incorporates chopped anchovies, not whole ones, so you get the proper flavor without being, well, grossed out. Best of all, the kitchen will split an order for you, and the results usually are two huge salads for the price of one.


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- Yakiniku-Style Ramen BurgerI heard ramen burgers are wildly popular in New York, but you can easily make them at home.Chinese-style noodles, Egg, Yakiniku sauce (bottled), Salt and pepper, Thinkly siced coarsely chopped pork, Onion (sliced), Yaki-niku sauce
- Chicken Tatsuta Sandwich (Japanese Crispy chicken sandwich)This is one of the popular sandwiches at the burger place in Japan. The soy sauce and ginger flavor goes really well with the cabbage and a soft burger bun. Try this out and I am sure you will love...Tatsuta age (deep-fried chicken) , Hamburgers buns (Egg rolls are best), Cabbage (cut into thin strips), Mayonnaise, Butter
- Delicious Italian Hamburger PattiesThis is my family's favourite hamburger patty. It's cooked in a frying pan, topped with cheese, and served with tomato sauce.Ground meat or beef, Onion, Panko, Milk, Nutmeg, Egg, Salt and pepper
- Pacific Saury & Yuzu Hamburger PattyThis is a hamburger patty made with healthy Pacific saury.Pacific saury (minced), Chicken cartilage, Dried hijiki, Japanese leek, Yuzu, Egg, Salt
- Kua'aina-Style Avocado & Tuna Toasted SandwichesThis recipe is just too easy. Use a well-ripened avocado and see for yourself. There's hardly any washing up left behind either!Avocado, Sliced bread, Canned tuna, Tomato ketchup, Mayonnaise, Black pepper
- A Hamburger Chef Teaches You How to Pan-Fry HamburgersThis is how to pan-fry tofu hamburger patties, with tips from a former hamburger chef! You need to flip them 3 times and cook each side 2 times! You can use this method for normal hamburger steaks ..."Direct From a Former Hamburger Chef: Tofu Hamburger Patties", Oil for pan-frying, Sake or wine, Water
- Mos Burger-Style Chicken Rice BurgerThese chewy rice buns won't fall apart while eating!Plain cooked sticky rice, Soy sauce, Mirin, Sesame seeds, Sesame oil
- Non-Fried, Oven-Baked "Menchi Katsu" (Minced Meat Cutlet)This is an exquisitely delicious, light and tender menchi katsu sandwich. It's crispy even without frying.Mixture of ground pork and beef, Nutmeg (if you have it), Salt and pepper, Egg, Panko, Mayonnaise


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Our summer sale is still on and we have now added a whole host of swimwear styles to the selection. Whether you prefer a bikini, a tankini or a swimsuit, pretty patterns or simple plain colours, there is something for everyone.
There are also oodles of lovely lingerie, nightwear and strappy top styles available, but hurry, we don't want you to miss out and stocks are running low. Once they're gone, they're gone.
While you're there, you could also check out Pepperberry's sale – they've got new lines added and further markdowns!
Superstar Bras
October 11th, 20110
Since Bravissimo hit the high streets, there have been plenty of our bras that consistently receive fantastic reviews from fans and we feel they are worth shouting about, as they seem to have made such a difference to our ladies' lives.
These bras stand out not only because they give amazing shape and make clothes look fantastic, but also because they are still comfortable and supportive which we all know is THE winning combination.
One of our superstar bras is the best selling Alana Bra by Bravissimo. This bra has been used by the one and only Gok Wan at one of his recent roadshows and we know how he feels about finding the right bra, before you even move on to the outfit! Our in-store Bravissimo fitters love this bra and probably use it the most during fittings because of the gorgeous shape it creates, plus the super fit and support. For an everyday bra it is pretty and is available in so many colours you will be spoilt for choice. The Alana, is an underwired balconette and in sizes DD-G cups it has a 2 hook fastening and in GG-L, 3 hooks. A selection of the positive comments about The Alana, have included, "The fit is true to size", "It creates the best shape", "Highly recommended for everyday wear", and "Is very, very comfortable"".
Another one of our amazing performers is the Deco Bra by Freya, because we know how much our Bravissimo ladies rave about this bra. This gorgeous bra is now newly available in graphite, with a pretty mother of pearl button detail, this is a perfect buy for autumn. It is a moulded plunge, which is perfect for close fitting tops. It also creates fantastic cleavage, so when you want to go for a sexier look with a lower cut top, maybe for an evening out, the Deco would be a great choice. This is some of the great feedback we have received about the Deco bra, "The Deco is absolutely the best moulded bra there is", "I can't believe it's taken me this long to find it", "It's true to size, supportive and so comfortable!", and "Fabulous fit-great cleavage".
What more can we say, check out more of our bestsellers online or in-store.
The end of summer sale
September 14th, 20110
Summer is coming to an end and we have been dismayed how dark it's getting much earlier in the evening! We are still seeing some warm days, however as soon as the sun goes behind a cloud, you can feel autumn in the air. The end of the summer also means the end of Bravissimo's summer sale. The good news is that now the best bargains are up for grabs, there is some fabulous lingerie, nightwear and swimwear on offer. So if you are savvy, you could have your swimwear sorted for next summer, new nightwear bought in preparation for the colder nights and stunning lingerie purchased as a treat for yourself or as a Christmas gift for a friend (I know, I know, we mentioned the C word).
The Paige Bra by Miss Mandalay is a gorgeous bra in fantastic hot pink. It is sexy, fun and flirty and would be suitable to spice up any evening. It is half sheer on the cup, so that gives it lots of sex appeal and it is contrasted with a bright yellow lace trim. This bra is an underwired balconette, with a slightly fuller cup, which offers a bit more support. It is available to buy with matching briefs or the utterly cute frilly thong.
The Magic Triangle Bikini Top by Freya is a stunning triangle bikini, it is black, with a metallic printed stripe in silver and white. It is based on the popular 'Vodkatini' design and is wire free, lightly padded and creates wonderful cleavage and great shape. This is such a classic bikini, it will never date and you will feel confident that it will always look great.So the nights are drawing in and it is getting chillier, it is really important that we feel comfortable and warm when relaxing in the evening and in bed. The Check PJ Bottoms by Bravissimo and Lounge Hoodie by Bravissimo, are just the thing to see you through autumn and winter. The pyjama bottoms are made from cotton, so will keep you warm, without making you too hot in bed and they can also be rolled and buttoned up. The hoodie is wonderfully soft, it has a deep-V and front pockets and is available in French navy. A perfect top for cosying up in front of the TV.
So get these great items before they go and don't miss out on much more fantastic lingerie, swimwear and nightwear in the end of season sale.
A Slice Of Retail Therapy
September 10th, 20110
We suggest a bit of retail therapy with a good friend. Why not go and check out the new autumn collections on the high street? A new frock could be on the cards or a couple of going out tops or maybe a fantastic new pair of boots. If you ladies haven't made too much of a dent in your purse by lunchtime, head to a restaurant and treat yourselves to a delicious lunch, then after a cheeky glass of something sparkly, and you will be ready to face the shops again. Don't forget to visit Bravissimo and take a look at our new lingerie styles for autumn.
More highlights from the autumn range, firstly the new Elodie Bra by Fantasie. This is a really pretty, feminine, but still sexy bra, it has side seams that pull you in and push you forward, creating a gorgeous rounded shape. The front has a higher centre and it has a fuller cup, so still offers fantastic support for your boobs, and in sexy black, this is a perfect bra for the weekend.
The Poppy Bra by Cleo in charcoal is just gorgeous. It is really on trend with the lovely poppy print and in the new rich & warm colourway of charcoal, coral and orange, and it's certain to be a real favourite this autumn. It is a half cup, so can be worn with lower necklines and is lightly padded giving wonderful shape. It comes with matching briefs, or if you prefer, a thong.
Laden with your bags, including your brand new buys from Bravissimo. Why not take the weight off your feet and enjoy large cappuccinos and a slice of something sweet, (to share of course). A perfect way to end the day. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.


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We certainly do not like to talk too much about our inevitable demise. We know that someday it will be our turn on the death row, but until then, we are happy to live our lives. Unfortunately, many people are distracted and only when they are old, realize the negative impact of not proper planning a post-mortem future for their children and spouse.
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BullsCast will be home to Signing Day 2013 on Wednesday, Feb. 6., as the official online home for USF Athletics will host a live show, starting at 8 a.m. Jim Louk (Voice of the Bulls) will host our live broadcast coverage from the Signing Day Central Studio and will unveil the signees as their National Letters of Intent arrive and are officially verified.
The show will also feature highlight videos of each signee, player profiles, videos and an updated signee list that will be posted on GoUSFBulls.com throughout the day.
USF Athletics twitter account @USFAthletics will provide the first word on each signee while the @USFFootball twitter account will also provide instant updates on the signees. The Official USF Signing Day Social Media Hashtag is #USFNSD13.
The day concludes with the Signing Day Party, which is officially sold out, at 5 p.m. in the Lee Roy Selmon Athletics Center.
BullsCast Signing Day 2013 Show
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- LIVE Updates with Coach Taggart
- Real-time updates as NLIs arrive
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- Signee highlight videos
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Kaspersky says AVG 8 Still on Computer, Cannot Find it
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I just recently had one of my desktops returned to factory settings, and my documents reinstalled. When I tried to install Kaspersky, I was told it was conflicting with something called AVG 8 Free, which I didn't know was on the computer, and didn't know it was an antivirus. I uninstalled it. Then tried again to install Kaspersky. Kaspersky said AVG is still on my computer. I can find no trace of it to uninstall. HELP!!!
1. Uninstall the anti-virus(es) you have installed via add/remove programs in the controlpanel, then reboot after the uninstall is finished.
I did this, and thought all was well. Unfortunately, all is not well.
2. Next you delete the folder most likely left behind after the uninstall, use explorer to open "Program files" and delete the folder of your previous AV, if you get a "In use by other persons or programs" then try to use a program called Unlocker (free), simply rightclick on the folder and choose "Unlocker" for your options to appear. Very useful tool for difficult files/folders btw. You can also use "Search" in Windows to hunt down & delete any files/folders still there after an uninstall. Another thing you could do at this stage, is to run a tracks-eraser to remove files not used and just using HD space, two free tools are: CCleaner (both builds with the Yahoo toolbar and versions without this)
I cannot find any folder or any other evidence of AVG 8 anywhere on my computer. Use explorer to open "Program files"? How do you do this? The only way of finding program files I know of is to click on start and then click on All Programs. Using explorer, what do you click to go to Program Files? I couldn't find it. And if I cannot find a file, how could using Unlocker help me? I tried several times searching my computer for any trace of AVG and cannot find anything, yet Kaspersky won't install because it says it's there. I tried redownloading Kaspersky and that didn't work, either. HELP!!!
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You have to use the special removal tool for AVG witch you would find here: http://www.avg.com/download-tools Don't forget to run your pc in the save mode, when you use this tool.
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God bless you and Merry Christmas, that did it! If you were here right now, I'd kiss and hug you, I'm so happy!
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Controls on soil respiration in semiarid soils
Conant, Richard T., Dalla-Betta, Peter, Klopatek, Carole C., & Klopatek, Jeffrey M. (2004) Controls on soil respiration in semiarid soils. Soil Biology & Biochemistry, 36(6), pp. 945-951.
Soil respiration in semiarid ecosystems responds positively to temperature, but temperature is just one of many factors controlling soil respiration. Soil moisture can have an overriding influence, particularly during the dry/warm portions of the year. The purpose of this project was to evaluate the influence of soil moisture on the relationship between temperature and soil respiration. Soil samples collected from a range of sites arrayed across a climatic gradient were incubated under varying temperature and moisture conditions. Additionally, we evaluated the impact of substrate quality on short-term soil respiration responses by carrying out substrate-induced respiration assessments for each soil at nine different temperatures. Within all soil moisture regimes, respiration rates always increased with increase in temperature. For a given temperature, soil respiration increased by half (on average) across moisture regimes; Q(10) values declined with soil moisture from 3.2 (at -0.03 MPa) to 2.1 (-1.5 MPa). In summary, soil respiration was generally directly related to temperature, but responses were ameliorated with decrease in soil moisture. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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- 45%
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Liberal Arts and Humanities146 Graduates
Biological and Physical Sciences59 Graduates
Nursing43 Graduates
Business Administration and Management35 Graduates
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Radiologic Technician16 Graduates
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Dental Assisting11 Graduates
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- B-Southwestern Michigan College
- 2 Year
- Dowagiac, MI
- 328 reviews
- C+Kalamazoo Valley Community College
- 2 Year
- Kalamazoo, MI
- 363 reviews
- D+Jackson Community College
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- Jackson, MI
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Coming from such a small high school, one of the biggest things I value about Lake Michigan College is the fact that, although offering somewhat of a typical "college" experience, it also has small classes with teachers that listen to you and work individually with each student. I have had a lot of great experiences at this college, and met tons of great friends. In addition, if you work hard, and get a great GPA and are involved in a lot of extracurriculars (which LMC does have) you can definitely transfer to a great school. I was recently accepted to the University of Michigan as a transfer student, which was my dream school in high school; after a short break spent at this great community college I was able to achieve my dream of attending it.
One of the most incredible things I think that comes out of the CS program at Lake Michigan College, is how closely the faculty work with you. I know students who - simply after completing their first three programming classes - were accepted into internships paying upwards of $25 an hour. And the reason they got those scholarships was from the recommendation of the staff - they really do work closely with students and help them to ensure that they succeed.
I was afraid at first, that if I attended this community college that I wouldn't be a part of a challenging curriculum, or that I wouldn't be prepared for university-level academics. However, all of the classes I have taken have been equally challenging as the classes that fellow friends have taken at other larger universities, so I definitely think that my courses have prepared me for transferring


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Gifi: Physical Location-Based Gifting
A remarkable new app was announced this week that lets users leave money for friends at specific physical locations.
A remarkable new app was announced at TechCrunch Disrupt this week that lets users leave money for friends at specific physical locations.
TechCrunch explains:
Gifi is a mashup of Foursquare and Venmo. It lets you leave money for people in specific locations, which they can unlock with a Foursquare check-in.
Imagine that you check into your favorite coffee shop on Foursquare and moments later you get a text message informing you that a friend has left you $3 at that location, along with a personal message that he wants you to have a latte on him. Or you can leave the gift for more than one friend and whoever checks in first gets to keep the money.
TechCrunch: "Leave Money In Real Places For Your Foursquare Friends With Gifi"
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Cinderella Opens Holiday Season!
We make our seventh annual excursion into the wild and wonderful world of traditional English Christmas pantomime. Ridiculous, riotous, ribald, and rambunctious, Cinderella is chock full of great songs, outrageously bad jokes, horrible ugly sisters, and ancient routines that have been entertaining audiences for over 300 years. Designed for the whole family.
Cinderella begins November 30 and runs through Dec. 23, 2012.
Please note our special holiday schedule: Cinderella and Sister's Christmas Catechism are running at the same time - call or check online for performance dates. Buy tickets to both shows and save!
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January 12, 2011
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Orlando, Fla.–Thousands of housing industry professionals, including builders, contractors and dealers from around the country, are gathered here for the International Builders' Show, which opens today at Orange County Convention Center.
Although smaller than previous editions, thanks to the decline in the housing market, IBS remains a huge event. Hundreds of exhibitors fill the hall including numerous window and door manufacturers.
Window & Door will offer a full report on the event in next week's WDweekly. Click here to see our full preview of the event. WindowandDoor.com also offers an advance look at many of the windows, doors and related products and accessories to be featured at IBS this week.


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Early Wood Dough Bowls With Paint
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Up for bidding are two early dough bowls with paint. The bowls are early but I do not think the paint is original to the bowls. One bowl has a brown paint and the other is a blue. The brown bowl measures 10" wide and the blue bowl measures 10 1/2" wide. They are both out of round.


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Battle Flags is the project of singer/songwriter/producer Jack Budd, a Brooklynite via Richmond, Virginia. He describes his sound as "a sonic pop patchwork of bike rides, spray paint, social change, drunken camaraderie, and hope". This translates into lyrical vocals, heavy rhythms, guitar riffs, and bright synths. His newest EP Color Engine II contains his best songs to date. Budd stepped his production game up big time with this EP while still keeping the homegrown feel of those previous recordings which garnered him a loyal following around the blogosphere.
His first single from Color Engine II, "Lost Boys (Alex Winters Is My Hero)" is a raucous ode to drunken nights and Joel Schumacher's The Lost Boys, a staple of '80s cinema that Budd worshiped as a youngster. He wanted this spirit to carry over into his first official music video, so he teamed up with director Conor Kelley and they came up with a plan fit for a teenage vampire flick: Bring a couple of friends to Coney Island in the summer, drink some 40s, and cause some trouble. Budd is featured in the video, along with some of the people who helped him craft Color Engine II; music producer/comedian Kevin Dawkins, and musician/producer Ryan Renn. The result is as fun to watch as it sounds like it was to make.
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California Plating Chapters Host Showcase Week
The MFASC Supplier Showcase and the MFANC Vendor Showcase are September 10 and September 12, respectively.
The Metal Finishing Association of Southern California (MFASC) and the Metal Finishing Association of Northern California (MFANC) are hosting the California Showcase Week 2013, holding both the MFASC Supplier Showcase and the MFANC Vendor Showcase in the same week, on September 10 and September 12, respectively.
The event will bring together the top local and national suppliers and key people in the metal finishing and surface finishing industry throughout California.
Both the Supplier Showcase and Vendor Showcase bring together suppliers to the metal finishing industry and key decision makers from metal finishing companies looking for innovative products and services for the challenges they face from customers and regulators. Suppliers will be provided four full hours to exhibit their products and services. These shows are the most cost effective way to reach all your metal finishing customers and potential customers in one evening.
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That's not really Aya. It's Eve possessing Aya's body. Aya would never be such a moe~ blob after everything from PE1 and 2 hardened her like a 90-year-old on Viagra. Fuck's sake, Other M's Samus had more of a backbone. The real Aya is dead. But if you've waited until beating the game to read this, then you probably already knew that, and all of the Nomura-influenced retardation along the way, did you?


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Myrtle Beach Eats: Best Burgers
Nothing says "summertime" quite like a decadent burger, grilled to juicy perfection. Though many resorts in the area do not offer on-site grill facilities, there are still plenty of ways to get your fix of this summer classic. Skip the usual fast food joints, you can get that anywhere! Instead, try out one of the signature Myrtle Beach spots that are a favorite among visitors and locals alike. Check out our roundup of the best burgers at the beach:
Fuddruckers boasts having the "world's greatest hamburger" and it's not hard to see why! This chain restaurant has become a national favorite by sticking to the basics: fresh ingredients and a no-frills approach. Unlike many other chains, Fuddruckers has managed to maintain a high quality product with house burgers made completely from scratch daily. Try one of their specialty burgers, like the "Southwest" topped with smokehouse bacon, guacamole, and pepper jack cheese or try something totally new with one of their Exotic Burges made with buffalo, elk, or wild boar. Create your own signature concoction by ordering the "Original Fudds" and topping it with as many ingredients as you like at their fresh toppings bar. Call (843) 946-6887 for more information.
Hamburger Joes
Hamburger Joe's is a true dive joint and the locals wouldn't have it any other way! This locally owned and operated burger shack has had guests flocking in for over 20 years and they show no signs of slowing down any time soon. Their menu is simple, as it should be, and includes a few variations of their famous burgers. Enjoy a hamburger or cheeseburger plain or "all the way" with house slaw, chili, and sautéed onions. The patties are made fresh daily and cooked diner style on a flattop grill, giving them plenty of flavor. Hamburger Joe's is definitely a top pick among locals for the best burger at the beach! Call (843) 215-9052 for more information.
River City Café
River City Café is the ideal place to go if you are in the mood to try a truly unique burger concoction. Try new textures with adventurous picks like the "Nacho Crunch Burger", topped with guacamole, jalapenos, pepper jack cheese, Doritos, and spicy chipotle mayo, or the "Texas BBQ Burger", topped with hickory bacon, bourbon BBQ sauce, sharp cheddar, and crispy onion straws. If your palette is a little more daring, try the "Fried Mac & Cheese Burger" which, as the name suggests, is topped with a generous loaf of fried mac & cheese or the "Peanut Butter Burger", generously smothered with creamy peanut butter. With over 25 signature burgers, you are sure to find plenty to please even the pickiest eater. Call (843) 448-1990 for the location nearest Holiday Inn Resort.
Peaches Corner
Peaches Corner has been an area staple for over 75 years and has become an annual tradition for many. Their location along the bustling Myrtle Beach boardwalk has become a landmark and has been family owned and operated ever since inception in the 1930's. Their signature diner style burger recipe has stood the test of time and is an absolute "must" if you venture downtown. Try one of their signature concoctions like the "Quesadilla Burger" which is actually a burger topped with lettuce and cheddar cheese, wrapped in a flour tortilla, then lightly grilled and served with salsa and sour cream; or, try the "Frank-n-Burger" which is topped with chili, cheese, onions, mustard, and a split hot dog. Peaches most popular offering is their classic burger which comes with two patties and a generous slab of cheese. Call (843) 448-7424 for more information.


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"Mr. Sunstein's speech was significant because it reinforced ACA's view that the Federal Communications Commission may not apply common carrier regulation to small broadband access providers before the agency has conducted regulatory flexibility analyses under the RFA and the Administrative Procedure Act," American Cable Association President and CEO Matthew M. Polka said. "ACA is concerned that the FCC might adopt costly and burdensome broadband regulations without performing the required regulatory flexibility analyses."
According to the White House, OIRA reviews all collections of information by the Federal government. OIRA also develops and oversees the implementation of government-wide policies in several areas, including information quality and statistical standards. OIRA reviews draft regulations under a longstanding executive order.
Under Chairman Julius Genachowski, the FCC has outlined a plan to regulate broadband access providers under some common carrier provisions of the Communications Act that were developed to oversee the conduct of monopoly telephone companies decades before the advent of the global Internet.
In his remarks, Sunstein said that correct regulatory choices are made based on the ability to identify "new and creative approaches" that help to promote entrepreneurship, innovation and competitiveness.
He added, "These points have special importance in a period in which it is crucial to consider the effects of regulation on small business - and to ensure, in accordance with the first declaration of purpose in the Regulatory Flexibility Act, that agencies 'seek to achieve statutory goals as effectively and efficiently as possible without imposing unnecessary burdens on the public.'"
Sunstein's office enforces the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Prior to his arrival, OMB relied on the PRA to invalidate as too burdensome cable leased access rules adopted by the FCC in 2007. OMB repeatedly faulted the agency for failing to take into account the additional costs, additional staffing, and risks to proprietary information that the rules would impose on cable operators.
In his speech, Sunstein said the RFA requires federal agencies to "'look before they leap,' obtaining a sense of the consequences" of regulatory action before it is adopted.
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Woman with muscular dystrophy fends off attacker
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - A Colorado Springs woman with muscular dystrophy turned a knife on her attacker on Friday morning after that man pressed a knife to her back and demanded money.
Cindy Weeks was walking from Smoker City to Safeway, just a few blocks from her house.
"All of a sudden somebody stopped me and put a knife on my back and he says, 'Give me your money.' I said, 'Well, my money is in my wallet so I need to dig for it.' So I dug for it and my knife was there," said Weeks.
She pulled out her knife while flipping the switch blade at the same time and flashed it in the man's face. He took off running and she said she ran the opposite direction.
Weeks has muscular dystrophy and she says her attacker probably thought she was an easy target.
"He thought I was weak and I couldn't defend myself. I hope he knows now, don't judge someone from the outside," said Weeks.
Her attacker stepped sideways while holding her with the knife so she was able to take note of his appearance. She described him as a white man in his mid-30s to mid-40s with dirty blond hair. He was wearing a greenish black jacket, dirty blue jeans and a baseball cap.
Weeks said she's doing alright, but the feeling of the knife at her back will haunt her for a long time.
"That knife on my back, that's something that nobody will ever need to feel, that's just too scary."
She is thankful she got away safely.
"He kind of slid it up my back and that kind of gave me a sick feeling in my stomach. He could have done something worse to me, he could have stabbed me," said Weeks.
While the attacker didn't take off with any money, he robbed Weeks of her sense of security.
"I'm just mad, he took my enjoyment of going to the store and going shopping. If I have to have someone come with me, that's pretty sad," said Weeks.
Weeks's friends from church have offered to escort Weeks while she runs errands until she feels comfortable going out on her own again.
Weeks said one thing is certain, she will continue to keep her knife by her side.


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Gold discovered in Wayne County!
Rumors have been circulating in Piedmont, Missouri, that a "large gold nugget" was recently discovered in the vicinity of Gold Hill. Until now, I've always assumed that the name of Gold Hill, a small summit northeast of Piedmont, didn't mean anything. It was probably named for an early settler like Ernie Gold or something.
But could this be the home to the motherlode? So far, I haven't been able to confirm any details of the gold strike, but one Piedmontian did mention that a large number of No Trespassing signs and purple-painted posts have been erected around Gold Hill during the last couple weeks.
"Coincidence? I think not!" my informant said.
While the area surrounding the hill is privately owned, I figured it might be possible to do some gold-panning downstream along Clark Creek.
The creek is scenic, but yielded exactly 0.0 ounces of gold after a hard morning of work.
I decided to try a different approach: ask around at the Small Town Gossip Nerve Center, also known as the barber shop. It seems everybody at the barber shop had heard the rumors, but nobody knew anything concrete.
"My cousin's friend's mechanic mentioned that somebody was digging for a septic tank when they found a gold nugget this big," the barber said while gesturing.
One customer quickly chimed in, "Oh, well I heard that they found a big seam of gold and that a mining company from Colorado offered to buy the whole mountain for $100 million!"
Armed with this knowledge, or lack thereof, I tracked down a university geologist and asked whether the story was even plausible. Wishing to remain anonymous during our phone interview, he reluctantly admitted that it wasn't completely out of the realm of possibility to find gold in the Missouri Ozarks.
"This is part of the same mountain range as the Silver Mine in Madison County where decent quantities of silver and trace amounts of gold were extracted during the 1800s." He added before hanging up, "Now if you'll excuse me, I've got to figure out what I've done with my pick-axes and topographic maps. What's the coordinates for Gold Hill again?"
With details so sketchy, it's hard to say whether Piedmont is about to experience the Great Gold Rush of 2010, or whether this is just a lame April Fool's Day joke.
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Legendary steam locomotive No. 844 arrives in North Platte this week for Rail Fest.
No. 844 arrived in North Platte Tuesday. It will be prepared for public display at Bailey Yard, a display that opens Friday.
The public can catch a bus from Cody Park to tour Bailey Yard and see No. 844, plus a half-dozen other historic locomotives.
The tour and bus rides are free but reservations are recommended to minimize the wait. Reserve a seat at www.nprailfest.com
No. 844 is traveling 13,000 miles through 15 states as part of Union Pacifics 150th anniversary celebration. It is on the final leg of the tour and will depart North Platte on Sept. 17, bound for Cheyenne, Wyo.
Union Pacific's rolling 150th anniversary rail museum will also be open to visitors at Bailey Yard.
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Arrival and departure times for No. 844 can be found at www.upsteam.com. Website visitors can follow No. 844 on a GPS system map that updates its location every five minutes. GPS updates are also available at http://twitter.com/UP_Steam.
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The Nintendo 3Ds released on February 26th 2011 and held on to the dual screens that made the Nintendo DS popular. Along with this came a UI that could be accessed at any point and the ability to toggle 3D graphics. The 3DS struggled as a system until a price cut was announced on July 28th 2011. That price cut which was coupled right before the launch of both Mario Kart 7 and Mario 3D Land saved the system. The 3DS went from a system that was failing to succeeding. In August 2012 the 3DS XL revision was released with a much larger screen and rounded sides instead of sharper edges. In October of 2013 the 2DS was release which removed the often neglected 3D feature of the system and dropped the clam shell design for a system that wouldn't need to be opened and closed.
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Undoubtedly, the advancement of technology in the past decade has done wonders for the gaming community. D&D Insider and its suite of tools have likely changed the way that millions of players create characters, design encounters and dungeons, and develop worlds.
But I'm not here to talk about the wonders of technology, though I probably would be nowhere near as experienced or seasoned if not for the ubiquity of PDF formats of the books that I use (for the record, I've been a good boy and bought hardcopy versions of the material I may or may not have pirated at one point…) What I do want to talk about is the accessibility of games, in particular the accessibility of gaming groups.
I don't need to go into a length diatribe about how roleplaying is, essentially, a social game. Since pretty much every aspect of the game is created by the GM or one of the players, there is an imperative to find more players in order to add depth and breadth to the game. This is not to say that a game cannot be successful with only two players (or maybe even one, though I would call that less of a "game" and more of an "imagination"), but I will say that there's a reason that games tend to be played in groups – it's more fun that way.
Unfortunately, not all of us have access to groups. I've been very fortunate in my gaming life that, since high school, I have been surrounded by people who either are hardcore gamers or at least have an honest desire to become hardcore gamers. Not all of us are that lucky, and there have been times when I've craved more gaming than I've been able to get locally.
I'm by no means an expert, but I have run and played in a number of games that have unfolded completely in the online environment. Below I'll share some resources for finding, running, and playing in a game even if you don't have access to a local group.