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The Fellows are hard at work and well on the way to completing a successful Professional Outreach Project (POP) for 2014! Our 2014 POP project is at Wyck Historic House, Garden and Farm located in Germantown in Philadelphia PA. Wyck has a rich Quaker history and was recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1971. For 250 years Wyck was a working farm and this still continues today, with seasonal produce being sold at a weekly farmers market and at the many festivals that Wyck holds during the summer.
One of the highlights at Wyck is the historic rose garden, which dates back to the 1820s and contains more than 50 varieties of antique roses. Many of these cultivars were thought to be lost to horticulture until they were rediscovered growing happily at Wyck. Three sides of the property, eac with their own perimeter beds, border the rose garden. It is the task of the Longwood Graduate Fellows to redesign these beds so that they represent the look and feel of the mid 1820s, and serve as a backdrop, accentuating the rose garden.
Our first task was to visit the American Philosophical Society (APS) in Philadelphia as it holds many of the historical records from Wyck. We discovered plant lists from the 1800s, including many articles detailing flowering bulbs, various fruit trees, and herbs. All of our research helped to inform the new plant palette and design for the perimeter beds, which will be installed at the end of September.
We will also be providing two benches, which will fit the Quaker style of the garden and house. These will be installed directly in the beds, and will serve as a great resting spot on a hot summers day.
We have recently completed writing a grant to the Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust that included a request for funds for the repair of several of the historic wooden structures at Wyck. The wooden structures are currently being used to house tools and equipment. The grant would also be used for the purchase of new tools and equipment for Wyck. The grant was submitted in mid-August, with an expected decision being made by early December. Until then, we are all keeping our fingers crossed!
Another component of the project is the development of display labels for the historic rose collection, as well as interpretive signage for the historic rose garden and the perimeter beds. We are working closely with Wyck staff and designers at Longwood Gardens to develop copy and layout for the signs.
Stay tuned to see how our final month progresses, and if you're in the area, why not pay a visit to Wyck, and come smell the roses.


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any art and crafts store will have them or even a art store
dont you find your old posts embarassing?
cant wait to see your newer shit.Originally posted by runci@Jun 15 2005, 01:21 PM
just thought i would post some of my more recent stuff..
latest sketch for a girl..
Every1 That Is Into Beatboxing Must Chek This
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^dude no offence but it looks like u fuckin had a siesure with a pen in ur hand.
Aren't you meant to be better at graff if noone can read it?
Cos you can camoflauge it and stuff?
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Hey i got a question, What if your painting a bridge or some wall, ... then should it not be illegal? cause your painting ontop of paint that another person bought and painted the wall with
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my dads a cop
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Hello, I am graffiti painter from China...
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i how many men does it take to open up a can of beer?
none. it should be open by the time the bitch brings it to the couch.
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a black man is like a chick with big tits,
everybody notices when they walk in a room
but nobody says nothin.
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Stella & Dot Stylist Monthly Meet-Up -- Orange County, CA
Erin Markland & Charity Bohuslavizki, Independent Stylists for Stella & Dot
Monday, February 4, 2013 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (PST)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
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Event Details
Please join us!
Monthly Stella & Dot Stylist Meet-Up
Orange County, CA
Monday, February 4th
6:30 - 8:30pm
Home of Charity - Private Address
(address will be emailed when you RSVP)
w/ special guest
Mrs. California Jennifer Glava!
(pssst, she's also a Star Stylist with Stella & Dot!)
Jennifer will share with us tips on speaking in front of a group and how to take a better picture!
Plus, learn tips on how to easily transport and pack your jewelry w/ a demonstration on the 15-minute set up and tear down!
* Practice & refine your Group Hello!
* Implement your photo-taking skills and take a fun headshot -- Bring your camera!
* See how to organize & transport your jewelry for easy set-up and tear-down!
Please bring an interested friend or two!
Wine, refreshments and snacks will be provided :)
For more info:
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When & Where
Stylist's Private Home
Monday, February 4, 2013 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (PST)
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Stella & Dot is the modern home-based career that your mother never had. We've put the power of ecommerce, social networking and personal service behind an irresistible jewelry line. It's the next big opportunity for our era. Think getting together with girlfriends, Lucky Magazine, Facebook and no glass ceiling in sight. Recognized in the New York Times and on the Today Show, it's not only a big idea, it's a smart business that actually works.


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The Golf World/NGCA Division II College Women's Preseason Coaches' Poll has been released, combining the resources of Golf World magazine and the National Golf Coaches Association (NGCA). The complete results, including results from Divisions I and III, will appear in the September 2, 2013 issue of Golf World and are live now: http://golfdig.st/PoXKuQ
Defending NCAA champion Lynn starts its title defense as the No. 1 ranked team in the Golf World/WGCA 2013-14 preseason women's Division II coaches' poll. The Fighting Knights won five tournaments a year ago, including a three-stroke triumph at nationals, helping them earn 16 of the 26 available first-place votes.
No. 2 in the poll is Nova Southeastern, which saw its streak of four straight NCAA titles end last May after finishing second at nationals. The Sharks earned seven first-place votes.
Rollins claimed the No. 3 spot, earning a single first-place vote. Rounding out the top five are Barry (also the recipient of a first-place vote) and Florida Southern.
Led by new women's golf coach Tommy Baker, the Lions squad earned a ranking of 20 amongst the nation's top Division II programs.
The women's golf team tees off its fall season on Monday, September 9, when they participate in the Smoky Mountain Intercollegiate Invitational in Sevierville, Tenn.
For the latest news, updates and information on the women's golf team, visit SaintLeoLions.com.


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GSA Design and Construction Industry Forum Building Opportunities Together
GSA # 10424 (Revised)
November 29, 2007
Contacts: MaryAnne Beatty (202) 501-1231
Melissa Williams (202) 501-1231
WASHINGTON—Today the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) brought together private-sector construction professionals including architects, engineers and general contractors at its first Design and Construction Industry Day Forum. Under the theme of "Building Opportunities Together," 400 forum attendees networked with GSA leadership on project opportunities for the coming year. They also had the chance to meet with regional GSA Property Development Directors one-on-one, learn about policy and program changes in numerous workshops, including how the construction acquisition process works and requirements for submitting a successful construction contract bid.
"GSA has a responsibility to provide high-quality workplaces for our federal customer agencies at the best value to the American taxpayer," said David Winstead, GSA's Commissioner for Public Buildings. "Now more than ever, we need strong collaboration with our industry partners and all of our design and construction contractors to achieve successful results in our capital construction program."
GSA is the federal civilian government landlord, managing over 350 million square feet of space in both owned and leased buildings across the country. The agency's construction budget is about 12 billion dollars—with over 7 billion in new construction and over 4 billion in repair and alterations to our existing inventory. For more information visit www.gsa.gov/pbs.
Founded in 1949, GSA serves as a centralized procurement and property management agency for the federal government. GSA manages more than one-fourth of the government's total procurement dollars and influences the management of $500 billion in federal assets, including 8,600 government-owned or leased buildings and 208,000 vehicles. GSA helps preserve our past and define our future, as a steward of more than 425 historic properties, and as manager of USA.gov, the official portal to federal government information and services. GSA's mission to provide superior workplaces, expert technology solutions, acquisition services, purchasing and E-Gov travel solutions and management policies, at best value, allows federal agencies to focus on their core missions.
Did You Know? GSA has a federal presence in over 2,100 American communities.


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Pulling away late the Trenton High School varsity football team won at Chiefland 26-14 on Friday night. Trenton (10-0) finishes its second-consecutive undefeated season. The close loss spoils a strong Chiefland (5-5) Senior Night showing that saw nine players on the sidelines for their final game.
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Christian singles across the globe are singing ChristianMingle's praises, with new members signing on every day!
Austin has long been known for its music, but now, with so many ChristianMingle members, it's also known for online dating success! After a few messages and IM chats, Austin Christian singles are spending time together in this super cool city. Appreciate the masterpieces at the Blanton Museum of Art, stroll hand-in-hand through burst of wildflowers at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Museum or ogle past fluorescent jellyfish at the Austin Aquarium. Treat your date to a little retail therapy at the boutiques of the Second Street District or at The Domain, with its 700,000 square feet of shops. The Live Music Capital of the World® puts the spotlight on a variety of cultures with The Mexican American Cultural Center, The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, along with a plethora of Asian-inspired fairs and parades. Of course you have 200 venues offering rock, blues, jazz, hip hop, punk shows every night. Take a couple's two-step lesson at The Broken Spoke, known as "the last true Texas dance hall." If salsa dancing is more your style, then check out Dallas Christian singles. And Tulsa Christian singles are just a quick plane jaunt away!
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Which vampire couple is this?
_______ is the descendant of a Maltese family with a unique link to vampirism. Some members in her family have become vampires throughout the millenia to protect and provide for the family.
_________ was one of the chosen ones. One of her ancestors, Luca, changed her at the age of 26. Despite her newfound love for a young man named _________, she still chose immortality as her fate and promised __________ to return someday.
_____ _____ was a law student in Barcelona who moved from Denmark. He met _________ while they were both human.
When _________ told him that she was going to undergo huge changes in her life and had to leave for a while, he promised to wait for her.
________ and ______ met when he was a law student in Barcelona and fell in love.
________ ancestor, Luca, told her that she could abandon her destiny of becoming a vampire if she wanted a normal life with _______. However, she still chose immortality. Before she left, she promised _________ that she will return.
_________ waited for her newborn year to pass while ________ waited for her return.
After she left her newborn state behind, she found ________ again, who was still waiting for her. After telling him about life as a vampire, _________ decided to join her. They waited 3 years for _________ to practice her self-control to avoid killing him by accident.
After he was successfully changed and found out about his power of lie detection, they lived a nomadic lifestyle together, but __________ still visited her family often.
Breaking Dawn
__________ and _________ both join the confrontation between the Volturi and the Cullen family and their witnesses in Breaking Dawn, when ________ 'knows' that the Cullens are innocent, he and ________ take their leave.
So who are there?
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Are you an experienced acute care nurse interested in Critical Care? Are you ready to receive the training and experience to move into a specialized area of nursing? Swedish's Fellow RN Program could be the next step in your nursing career\! We are hiring RN Fellows for our Intensive Care Unit at Swedish First Hill\.
The Fellow RN program provides experienced acute care nurses with education and training \(typically 12\-24 weeks\) in specialty areas that match their interests and career goals\.
Our Fellow RN training program provides participants with:
Registered Nurses at Swedish are responsible for providing nursing care adapted to individual patient needs based on the nursing process, which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation\. He or she is also responsible for delegation and supervision of personnel, as states above, that participate in the provision of care to ensure that patient needs and expected outcomes are met\.
In this position you will:
Application Process
Important information regarding the Fellow RN Program:
Required qualifications for this position include:
Preferred qualifications for this position include:
Swedish is committed to being the best place to receive care, and also the best place to work\. We reward our employees with generous compensation and benefits, individualized orientation, education and a supportive work environment\. Swedish has a non\-discrimination policy and is an Equal Opportunity Employer\.
About Swedish
Swedish is the largest, most comprehensive, nonprofit health provider in the Greater Seattle area\. Our expanding network of facilities currently includes three hospital locations in Seattle, a hospital in Edmonds and the new Swedish Issaquah campus\. It also consists of Swedish Medical Group's network of primary care clinics, and affiliations with suburban hospitals and specialty clinics throughout Greater Seattle\.
Our Non\-Profit Mission: Improve the health and well\-being of each person we serve\.
Since 1910, Swedish has been a hallmark of excellence\. Swedish has grown to become the largest non\-profit health provider in the Greater Seattle area with 11,000 employees, more than 2,800 physicians and 1,700 volunteers\. Swedish is committed to being the best place to receive care, and also the best place to work\. We reward our employees with generous compensation and benefits, individualized orientation, education and a supportive work environment\. Swedish is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer\. Swedish does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law\.
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The barrel twists off counterclockwise for easy cleaning. When twisting, be sure to grip the barrel and not the outer plastic casing.
The dough may be too soft. We suggest adding sifted flour, 1 teaspoon at a time, until dough reaches the proper consistency. It' s also possible that the dough is too warm. Try putting the dough in the refrigerator for 3-4 minutes just to bring it back to room temperature and to its proper consistency.
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The Detroit Red Wings reeled in one of the bigger fish in the free agent pool, signing two-way forward Stephen Weiss to a five-year contract.
Weiss, 30, joins the Red Wings after spending his entire career with the Florida Panthers. His final season in the Sunshine State was limited to 17 games because of wrist surgery.
The Ontario native was taken fourth overall by the Panthers in the 2001 draft and leaves as the club's all-time leader in games played (654) and assists (249). He ranks second in points (394) and fourth in goals (145).


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.Breakfast Club Drink-a-Long.
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Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM (PST)
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.Join us as we continue John Hughes month with 'The Breakfast Club.
.Great movies, good food, cheap drinks, awesome people.
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CNN's Arena failed to question Gonzales on accusation that he "misled" Congress
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During an interview with Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales, CNN Justice Department correspondent Kelli Arena failed to question Gonzales about his 2005 confirmation hearing, in which he responded to a question from Sen. Russ Feingold about whether the president could authorize warrantless domestic wiretaps. At the hearing, Gonzales suggested that Feingold had described a "hypothetical situation," despite the fact that the warrantless surveillance program had been in place since 2001 and that President Bush had reauthorized it numerous times.
The February 2 edition of CNN's The Situation Room featured excerpts of an interview with Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales, conducted by CNN Justice Department correspondent Kelli Arena, about the Bush administration's warrantless domestic surveillance program. At no point in any of the excerpts shown, however, did Arena ask Gonzales about comments he made during his 2005 confirmation hearings, in which Gonzales, under oath, responded to a question from Sen. Russ Feingold (D WI) about whether the president could authorize warrantless domestic wiretaps by suggesting that Feingold had described a "hypothetical situation," despite the fact that the warrantless surveillance program had been in place since 2001 and that President Bush had reauthorized it numerous times. Arena apparently failed to question Gonzales on those responses, even though two days earlier she reported on a January 30 letter Feingold sent to Justice accusing Gonzales of misleading Congress.
Senate Judiciary Committee hearings into the warrantless domestic surveillance program are scheduled to begin on February 6.
At Gonzales's confirmation hearing, Feingold asked Gonzales if the president has the authority to "to authorize warrantless searches of Americans' homes and wiretaps of their conversations in violation of the criminal and foreign intelligence surveillance statutes of this country." Gonzales responded by saying Feingold phrased his question "as sort of a hypothetical situation." In his January 30 letter to Gonzales, Feingold, a member of the Judiciary Committee, wrote: "I am particularly interested in asking about your misleading testimony at your confirmation hearing on January 6, 2005, when I specifically asked you if the President has the authority to authorize warrantless wiretaps in violation of statutory prohibitions. As the attached transcript shows, you initially tried to dismiss my question as 'hypothetical.' "
Arena reported on Gonzales's 2005 statements and Feingold's accusation on the January 31 edition of CNN's The Situation Room, hosted by Wolf Blitzer:
ARENA: Wolf, if the pre-show is any indication, next week's Senate Judiciary hearings on the NSA [National Security Agency] program could get very ugly. Senator Russ Feingold is accusing the attorney general of misleading Congress during his confirmation hearings last year, when he was asked about warrantless wiretaps.
ARENA: Justice Department officials say that there was nothing misleading about Gonzales's statement and that the president is on firm legal ground. Gonzales is scheduled to testify all day Monday, Wolf.
Nonetheless, at no point during any of the interview clips aired by CNN did Arena ask Gonzales about the comments he made at his 2005 hearing testimony.
From the February 2 edition of the Situation Room:
ARENA: Wolf, Senate Democrats are pushing the attorney general to turn over classified legal opinions on the president's domestic surveillance program in advance of his testimony before a Senate committee on Monday. If he continues to refuse, Senator Dianne Feinstein [D-CA] says the documents should be subpoenaed. In an interview earlier today, the attorney general defended the administration's stance.
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ARENA: Some members of Congress have said, well, look, there was initially some concern over this program, some inside debate within the Justice Department over this program. That could help them understand what the thinking was at the time, what limitations, if any, were set on this program. Wouldn't that be helpful?
GONZALES: I think, of course, people have a natural curiosity about the operations of the program and on our thinking and the deliberations that went into our analysis. But part of -- part of what we're trying to protect is the ability of lawyers within the department to have a very open and candid discussion, debate about some of these complicated legal issues that I've already outlined. We want to encourage that. People may -- lawyers -- I mean, this is our job, is to discuss difficult issues. And to disagree.
ARENA: We've heard two things from you: that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is still relevant in the war on terror. But I've also heard you say that it doesn't allow you to move quickly enough. Why not just change FISA?
GONZALES: It is clear that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act still remains very, very relevant. And these -- this is a very important tool on the war on terror. But the question whether or not FISA is effective or not is, quite frankly, irrelevant to the question of whether or not the president is acting lawfully. If the president is acting without any kind of legal authority, the fact that FISA is effective or not, quite frankly, doesn't make -- shouldn't make a difference. And if, in fact -- if we all assume or believe that the president is acting lawfully, then the president should -- as commander in chief, should choose which tool is the most effective, the tools under the terrorist surveillance program, the tools under FISA. The president should choose which tool is the most effective in protecting America.
ARENA: Can you tell us any more about how narrow the program is? You said that you would hope to be able to talk in more specific terms. Can you?
GONZALES: The physics are such that we have a great degree of confidence -- I don't know if certainty is the right word, but, certainly, a great degree of confidence that every call that's being surveilled, one end is outside the United States. And we also -- and the president has authorized surveillance with respect to only those calls where we have a reasonable basis, which is very similar to probable cause, a reasonable basis to believe that one person on the call is member of Al Qaeda or a member of a group affiliated with Al Qaeda. That determination is not made by local -- a local appointee.
ARENA: Either -- so, they have to belong to a terrorist group? It's not somebody who is linked to a terrorist group?
GONZALES: It can't be just any terrorist group. It can't be a member of Hezbollah, for example. We are talking about someone who is a member of Al Qaeda or someone how has worked -- a member of a group that is working in concert or assisting or helping al Qaeda, assisting in part of the Al Qaeda effort to destroy the United States.
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ARENA: Now, the attorney general wouldn't get any more specific about the NSA program, arguing that the people who most want to know the operational details are terrorists.
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When a property is rehabilitated or improved by new construction, the assessed value may increase because of the investments made in the property. In some cases this may deter investment. In order to encourage the fullest development of property and to encourage investment in New Haven�s existing commercial and residential building stock in the City�s designated �Enterprise Zone�, the Enterprise Zone Assessment Deferral Program freezes the property tax assessments on certain eligible properties at pre-construction or pre-rehabilitation values and then phases in the taxes assessed on the improvements over a period of seven years.
How it works.
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Well, we have had a couple of hard days.... on Saturday Mom started running a fever and threw up. I took her to our local emergency room and they ran tests and didn't find anything wrong. This morning she wasn't any better, so I took her to the ER where she is getting treatments. They ran tests, including blood work, urinanalysis (not sure how to spell that), chest xray, and CT. The CT came back clear, so at least it looks like the cancer is stable. They saw some "ferning" around her pancreas, so the oncologist thinks that it is pancreatitis. Another dr said that he thinks that it is from zeloda. Any advice?


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Tallmadge -- The Planning & Zoning Commission also voted Jan. 3 to recommend to City Council that it approve a site plan for a rental apartment building for senior citizens on Colony Park Drive.
The vote also was 3-0.
LW Constructions Services plans to pick up where the original developer of a senior apartment building complex left off and construct an additional senior apartment building on nearby land.
The plans call for 50 new, 905-square-foot apartments in the unit.
Although the density of the area that's zoned R-5 wouldn't change, the configuration of the new buildings that Council already approved would.
"The other footprint really couldn't accommodate seniors," said John LeVally, who made the request for the approval of the site plan.
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I spoke to 5 dealers in order to get my dealer to give me a price on the X3 I thought was fair- $480 over invoice. They initially were the highest of the 5. HOWEVER, they were also the highest when it came to the add ons which I agreed to pay:
Documentary Fees: $398
Registration/Title Fee: $376
Dealer Prep: $95
Window Etching: $199
Total: $1068
The total for the other 4 dealers were in the $700-$800 range.
Some of this varys State to State I know. I'm in NJ.
Insurance savings on the Window Etching amounts to $20/year- so this is almost pure profit for the dealer.
Dealer Prep is pure profit.
Doc fees and Reg/title has profit attached for them too I'm sure.
Bottom line is that I was wanted to purchase the X3 from a local dealer who is the most convenient, will provide loaners- vehicles much more expensive than the one I bought when available, car washes any time, and a service department that friend's use who recommend it. And pay a bit more for this.
OP, congrats. All that matters is you being satisfied with the dealer and deal/purchase.
Could you have saved on the fees, perhaps but it seems that you are in the delivery or waiting delivery phase.
Like you say fees vary from state to state. However I would hazard a guess to say that the registration/title fee is a state cost that the dealer does not make a "profit" on -- their cost to do that for you would be covered under the (very high IMHO) document fee charge. What is missing -- and is a big ticket item out here -- is the state vehicle tax (sales tax) that runs about 9% here (depending on the county you buy the car in) which would be $4500 on a $50K car.
Documentary Fees are 99% profit in my opinion.
Sales tax is a huge fee, but we all know that it's one the car dealers pay on our behalf. Right? Or is there some scam they run on this too? Maybe some dealers report lower lower car sale prices? Doubtful with a special order new car sale at a Bimmer dealer, but nothing would shock me.
Here's a list of items that the BMW Finance Manager tried to sell me:
Tire/Wheel Protection- $1895
Dent/Ding Protection- $695
Windshield Protection- $895
Zurich Shield- $795 ("7 years Protection against harmful elements and stains, inside and out")
Up Grade Maintenance- 100K/6 years- List Price $2095; offered it for $1795
Tire/Wheel- outrageous fees in my opinion
Dent/Ding- I don't know
Windshield- insurance covers this!
Zurich- sounds worthless
Up grade- The only one I'm considering. Need to shop around.
What do you folks think?
OP is short for Original Poster....sometimes easier vs. remembering the signature name.
Op- I would have fought the $199 window etching fee which is unnecessary and dealer profit.
You made the right choice on saying no to everything else. However the maintenance price is not bad. I would suggest posting in the ask a dealer section what best price you can get and then purchase from a site sponsor.
As a side note, I bought the 100k maintenance plan on my 09 and IMHO it is worth it if you drive high miles quickly. It's really just additional oil changes as I had to fight to get my first brake job covered at 99k miles.
The sales tax fee on a new vehicle is pretty well inviolate from any dealer scam. The state(s) various franchise tax boards know virtually to a penny what is due them. In CA (at least) it doesn't even matter what your "trade in" will bring -- you still owe the tax on the whole price of the car, before trade in, as shown on the purchase contract. The dealer may well scam on other things -- taxes and registration/license fees are not among them.
I was thinking it might mean: odd person, other priors, or old phart.
Why do you need your windows etched anyway? If someone steals your windshield, do you really think you would get it back? If you did get it back a week later, WTF would you do with it?
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Do You Need an Extended Warranty?
Research extended warranties before heading to the dealership to buy a car.
Manufacturer-backed warranties are the smarter choice.
You can purchase an extended warranty anytime before the original warranty expires.
Sitting in a dealership's business office as you sign off on your new-car purchase is not the time to be wondering, "Do I need an extended warranty?"
Most car negotiations tend to wear down the consumer. By the time the salesperson walks a buyer into the business manager's office -- often called the F&I manager for "finance" and "insurance" -- that buyer may have already spent up to two or three hours with the salesperson, hearing a sales pitch, test driving some cars and hammering out a deal involving the new-car purchase price, as well as the value for a trade-in vehicle. This is just one reason we believe you should separate the shopping and buying visits to your dealership.
Mistakenly believing the heavy lifting of decision making is done when the salesperson turns them over to the F&I manager, some unsuspecting consumers might feel overwhelmed when suddenly faced with a grocery list of add-ons. These extra-cost products and services can include everything from window tinting and fabric protection for the seats to gap insurance and extended warranties.
The reality is that the F&I manager is another salesperson. Part of his job is to sell these additional products and services, which help bolster the dealership's profit on the car.
Arming yourself with some research on those extras before heading to the dealership to buy will not only save you some money but will also keep you from regretting decisions you had to make on the fly.
Among the buying decisions you will have to make in the F&I office, an extended warranty is one of the more complicated and expensive.
Here's what you need to know, what you need to ask yourself and what you need to find out about extended warranties before going to the dealership:
What is an extended warranty?
An extended warranty is really a service contract. It covers the cost of specified repairs after the car's manufacturer warranty expires. Think of it as medical insurance for your car. Some extended warranties are more comprehensive than others. Some have deductibles, while others don't.
Who backs it?
Extended warranties consist of two basic types: manufacturer backed and third party. Manufacturer-backed extended warranties provide for repairs to be made in any franchised dealership by factory-trained technicians using factory parts. The dealership's service writer can usually approve extended warranty repairs without a drawn out approval process. In other words, while it may differ in what it covers, it's basically an extension of the manufacturer warranty that came with the car.
A third-party extended warranty is underwritten by a company other than the manufacturer. It may or may not pay for work to be done at a franchised dealership. It will probably require the repair shop to secure approval from the warranty company before doing the work. It may require the owner to pay for the repair work then submit the bill to the warranty company for reimbursement. Third-party warranty companies can go bankrupt, taking the owners' money and leaving them without coverage.
If there is a deductible, what kind and how much is it?
Some extended warranties have a deductible. These can be either per-visit or per-repair deductibles. The ideal warranty would carry no deductible at all; however, if to keep the initial cost of the warranty low you accept a deductible, steer clear of per-repair deductibles. A warranty company could charge you a deductible for every part repaired or replaced even if they are related to the same problem that is fixed in a single service visit.
Who can make the covered repairs?
Make sure an extended warranty doesn't lock you into having the warranty work performed at a particular repair facility or the service department of a particular dealership. If you are away from home when trouble hits, you need to be able to take your car to a close-by repair shop or dealership. Manufacturer-backed warranties cover work done at any authorized franchised dealership.
Exactly what is covered?
Make sure items most likely to fail, break or wear out are covered: anti-lock brakes, electrical systems, transmission, manual-transmission clutches, air conditioner and power-steering components. Read the contract's fine print to determine exactly what is included and what is excluded.
Different levels of warranty often are offered with coverage increasing with each bump in price.
Who pays the bill?
Some warranties require the owner to pay for the repair and submit a receipt to the warranty company for reimbursement. This can take weeks or even months. There are plenty of warranties out there that directly pay the shop, requiring no out-of-pocket payment from you. Never buy an extended warranty that doesn't pay the repair shop directly.
Do you really need an extended warranty?
Different warranties cover different repairs, but basically an extended warranty kicks in after the manufacturer's warranty expires. At the core of the "need" question is how long do you plan to keep the car? If you trade-in a car every two or three years, chances are the warranty that came with the car will still be in force. If you keep a car for five years or longer, an extended warranty may pay for itself.
When is the best time to buy an extended warranty?
As with most products and services offered in the F&I office, an extended warranty doesn't have to be purchased when you buy the car. In fact, you can usually buy a warranty any time before the car's manufacturer warranty expires. Moreover, you don't have to buy it from the dealership where you purchased the car. The only advantage to buying it as part of a new-car purchase is that you can roll it into the financing and monthly payments. This means you will wind up paying more for it over the long haul, but you don't have to pay one lump sum.
Have you shopped around?
When it comes to buying a new car, everything is negotiable. This includes the cost of an extended warranty. Call the F&I office of a few dealerships offering the model you are going to buy and find out their lowest price for the warranty you are considering. Know that the first price they quote will probably be twice what it costs them. Dicker with them for a lowest price. Use that price to bargain with the dealer where you finally purchase the car.
What do we recommend?
Consumer Reports magazine says that on average consumers spend more on an extended warranty than the warranty saves them in repairs. So chances are, you probably don't need one. But if you really want an extended warranty for extra peace of mind, we prefer one backed by the automaker. Make sure it covers every component you want covered. Avoid a deductible, if possible.
What it means to you.
Do you need an extended warranty? For a consumer keeping a car beyond the limits of the warranty that came with the car, an extended warranty can provide some peace of mind even if it probably won't pay for itself. But extended warranties are only valuable if sensibly priced and comprehensive in coverage.
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Great interview by @TheKieran, on a forty-two year old Robertson who has positive motives for getting in the cage at BAMMA 12:
Very good read, check it out!Still, he tells me, this isnt a fight, or an opponent they can afford to take lightly. Craig knows that a good performance on the undercard could see him and his team featured on national television between the main card fights later that evening, which will gain his club more recognition and legitimacy in the eyes of the locals who are still sceptical of MMA.
Look, all we want to do is share our knowledge and experiences with guys who are just as keen as we were when we started. For example, we have started a BJJ class and any of the young guys who train in the kids class are given a free gi and are never charged for the classes until they are adults. We want to do this right.


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Puncture wound w/o foreign body of right upper arm, init
Diagnosis Code S41.131A
Short Description: Puncture wound w/o foreign body of right upper arm, init
Long Description: Puncture wound without foreign body of right upper arm, initial encounter
This is the 2017 version of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S41.131A
Valid for Submission
The code S41.131A is valid for submission for HIPAA-covered transactions.
Code Classification
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00–T98)
Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm (S40-S49)
- Open wound of shoulder and upper arm (S41)
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Arm Injuries and Disorders
Of the 206 bones in your body, 3 of them are in your arm; the humerus, radius and ulna. Your arms are also made up of muscles, joints, tendons and other connective tissue. Injuries to any of these parts of the arm can occur during sports, a fall or an accident.
Types of arm injuries include
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- Sprains
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- Broken bones
Some nerve problems, arthritis, or cancers can affect the entire arm and cause pain, spasms, swelling and trouble moving. You may also have problems or injure specific parts of your arm, such as your hand, wrist, elbow or shoulder.
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Also called: Traumatic injuries
An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play, indoors or outdoors, driving a car, or walking across the street.
Wounds are injuries that break the skin or other body tissues. They include cuts, scrapes, scratches, and punctured skin. They often happen because of an accident, but surgery, sutures, and stitches also cause wounds. Minor wounds usually aren't serious, but it is important to clean them. Serious and infected wounds may require first aid followed by a visit to your doctor. You should also seek attention if the wound is deep, you cannot close it yourself, you cannot stop the bleeding or get the dirt out, or it does not heal.
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Introducing the Algonquin Book Club! Live events & live webcasts with notable writersMarch 3, 2011 • 26 Comments • category: Algonquin Books Blog
Welcome to the Algonquin Book Club! Each year we'll be featuring four Algonquin Book Club selections at literary events held around the country and simultaneously webcast on our site. For each event, an Algonquin author will be interviewed by a notable writer. The line-up for 2011 includes:
3/21: Julia Alvarez (In the Time of the Butterflies) interviewed by Edwidge Danticat, author of Brother, I'm Dying
4/26: Sara Gruen (Water for Elephants) interviewed by Kathryn Stockett, author of The Help
8/18: Heidi Durrow (The Girl Who Fell from the Sky) interviewed by Terry McMillan, author of Getting to Happy
10/20: Robert Goolrick (A Reliable Wife) interviewed by Patricia Cornwell, author of Port Mortuary
And already scheduled for March 2012: Lauren Grodstein (A Friend of the Family) interviewed by Stephen King, author of Full Dark, No Stars
For our first event, on March 21, 7:00pm EST, Algonquin author Julia Alvarez will be interviewed about her beloved classic, In the Time of the Butterflies, by the critically acclaimed author Edwidge Danticat. You can tune in to the live webcast here. And the best part? At the same time you can also chat with others who are tuned in to the webcast. And if you live in Miami, you can catch the event live at Books & Books in Coral Gables.
Have you already read In the Time of the Butterflies? We'd love to hear what you think. Or is this your first time being introduced to the book? If so, pick up a copy and read along with us!
Be sure to check out our Algonquin Book Club site, which currently features an original essay from Julia Alvarez about the novel, along with a description of the book, author bios for Julia and Edwidge Danticat, a reading group guide, book club tips and ideas, and wine and recipe pairings centered around the book–including some recipes from Julia herself, as well as some recipes that were favorites of the three Mirabal Sisters, the main characters portrayed in the book.
We'll be giving away autographed copies of In the Time of the Butterflies and Algonquin Book Club tote bags over the next three weeks. To be entered to win them all you have to do is leave a comment on our Algonquin Book Club blog posts, or tweet about it on Twitter using #AlgBookClub, or tell us your thoughts in the Discussion section on our Facebook page.
And most importantly, if you have any questions for Julia Alvarez, post them in any of the aforementioned places and we'll submit them to the moderator to potentially be asked at the live event.
Happy reading!
26 Comments On This Post:
10:08 am
bermudaonion (Kathy) says...
I'm so excited about this!
10:38 am
Teresa says...
I am really looking forward to this. I need to go pick up the book.
12:41 pm
Isla says...
Thanks for finding a way to include readers from all over!
4:17 pm
Rhapsody in Books says...
This sounds great – I'm letting our bookclub know so we can tune in!
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Spunk-Ransom.Com || Robert Pattinson says...
[…] for Elephants fans: Check out #AlgBookClub for major event w/Sara Gruen shortly after film opens http://tinyurl.com/4l95z4n […]
6:02 pm
Word Lily says...
This is a book I'd really love to read!
6:55 pm
Patricia Boyle says...
My bookclub is always looking for interesting books which appeal to a wide audience. In the Time of the Butterflies seems to fit that bill.
8:06 pm
Dorothy says...
Pretty amazing lineup! I'm so impressed at all this hard work.
8:38 pm
Nise' says...
I've read three of two books and loved them. I will be reading In The Time of Butterflies.
9:00 am
anne says...
Thanks for featuring this memorable novel which appeals to me greatly.
9:33 am
Martha says...
I can't wait, I'm really excited about this.
11:07 am
Christine says...
This sounds great! Looking forward to hearing more.
1:45 am
Shana says...
How amazing! I'd love to win a copy, but I'm just grateful for this amazing idea!
11:40 am
Helena Smith Martin says...
I just moderated a literary discussion group book for the Town and Gown book club series at the Dobbs Ferry library. It was an exciting exchange of ideas and had a big turnout, and this was the book we explored in depth. I look forward to all your webcasts and will be sharing this site with my daughter, who lives in London, my friends and other members of Town and Gown.
4:19 pm
Denise says...
I read In the Time of the Butterflies when it was initially released. Ina Stern of Algonquin told me that it was a book that I must not miss. Indeed, she was right! I have thought of the Mariposas several times through the years, especially when the news relates events occurring in countries where human rights are not honored. Thank you, Julia, for bringing these characters so vividly to life and increasing my social awareness.
8:25 am
Linda C. says...
Time of the Butterflies sounds like a wonderful book for my bookclub. I look forward to the interview.
9:10 am
Kathleen Dixon says...
Terrific idea – will be glad to share with my readers when I open for the season in late May – Love these two authors, and also the upcoming talks – great!
Would love to get the book and share (have some of their other books in the store) –
10:10 am
Mrs. B. says...
I am an English Language Arts teacher in MA. Currently my World Literature classes are reading In the Time of Butterflies and we are all pretty excited about the news that Julia Alvarez is the featured speaker. I have been collecting questions from my students and we have two we would like to be considered:
1. Many students had some difficulty understanding the flow of information in the opening Dede chapter but once Minerva's chapter came they were off and flying. Several students wanted to know why Ms. Alvarez began with Dede's chapter and not Minerva's?
2. On the back of the title page it indicates that this is a work of fiction but based on real events. The character of Sinita Perozo was of particular interest to some other students. We were curious if Sinita was based on a "real" person, and if so, what happened to her after the incident with Trujillo and his son, Ramfis?
Thank you again for offering this great opportunity.
11:16 am
Vera Moore says...
Bookseller for over 12 yrs., & head of a newly formed book club. I am looking forward to reading & sharing & request a copy. Love your blog & author interviews give so much more depth to reading & sharing. Thanks much, hope to hear from you.
11:20 am
Kristen-Paige Madonia says...
So excited to hear about the launch! Can't wait to participate… and what a fantastic schedule of events! Congrats!
1:59 pm
Beth(bookaholicmom) says...
Looking forward to the launch of The Algonquin Book Club! I see quite a few titles that I have read or want to read. This is a wonderful idea!
4:51 pm
Laura says...
I would love to win a copy of this! Can't wait for the interview.
5:30 pm
Hira H. says...
The most touching thing about Julia Alvarez, the author of "In The Time of Butterflies" is how steadily she's held onto her gratitude for the life that she and her family were able to escape from – a gift the Mirabal sisters were not fortunate enough to receive. And through writing this book, she's furthering that hope and that gratitude that change can take place, in any form, in this world.
I am extremely grateful to Algonquin Books for assembling this Book Club, and for providing this wonderful opportunity for readers/reviewers to participate in it. I am really looking forward to the discussion with Julia Alvarez on March 21st. Thank you very much.
8:00 am
Elise N. says...
Really looking forward to these webcasts. Great idea!
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Leslie says...
As a newly retired public librarian I find my favorite publisher has hatched a brilliant idea – what better way to start off my next decades of reading! Of course the authors make the publisher and these are very interesting combinations. The first event is definitely on my calendar.
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Houston, Texas -- Will Shields, a guard for the AFC West division champion Kansas City Chiefs, was named the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, it was announced Friday.
NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue made the announcement this morning in his annual Super Bowl news conference.
The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, named after the legendary Chicago Bears running back,is the only League award that recognizes a player's off-the-field community service as well as his playing excellence.
Shields joins an esteemed list of past winners that includes 12 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Recent winners include Troy Vincent of the Philadelphia Eagles (2002), Jerome Bettis of the Pittsburgh Steelers (2000), and co-winners in 2001 Derrick Brooks of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jim Flanigan of the Chicago Bears. (complete list of winners below).
Shields, who will play in his ninth consecutive Pro Bowl next week, participates in community service with the same fervor he employs on the field. The "Will to Succeed Foundation," which has developed a number of innovative charity programs, has helped more than 88,000 people since its inception in 1993.
Several major components to the "Will to Succeed Foundation" include, a program called "Operation Breakthrough," which helps meet the needs of disadvantaged children served by St. Vincent's Family Center. The day care center hosts more than 500 children and Shields and his wife Senia have personally donated countless hours of service and over $300,000 to the organization. The Shields were also instrumental in the Chiefs Wives, a group of 15 to 18 Chiefs players' wives, adopting the program as their official charity.
"My motivation for establishing the 'Will To Succeed Foundation' started in my early days as a college athlete under the influence of legendary University of Nebraska coach Tom Osborne," says Shields. "As I entered my sophomore year, Coach Osborne asked me to participate in a mentoring program for youth. Through this experience I learned the value of community service and how one-on-one supportive relationships can positively affect young people. The Will To Succeed Foundation is a project of love, dedication and vision working to touch others' lives, in the process creating a healthier society for us all."
"Of all the players that we have had here in my 15 years I don't know of an individual and his wife who have contributed so much – and in so many ways – to the Kansas City community," says President/GM/CEO Carl Peterson of the Kansas City Chiefs. "On top of his nine Pro Bowl selections, his performance on the field is over-shadowed only by his performance off the field. We sincerely thank Will and Senia, his lovely wife, for all that they do for the Kansas City Chiefs and the National Football League."
Shields is also a spokesman for the Marillac Center for Children, which serves 67 children with emotional and behavior disorders, and helped fund renovations at Sheffield Place, a facility serving homeless women and their children.
Shields, who serves as the Chiefs United Way spokesman, is also involved in a program called "Team Esteem," which rewards youths at Argentine Middle School who have improved academically and have shown creativity in essay writing with trips to cultural events and Chiefs games.
The accomplishments of the 32 finalists for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award – one from each NFL team – are reviewed by a blue-ribbon panel, which includes Commissioner Tagliabue, Sports Illustrated football writer Peter King, football greats Frank Gifford, Jack Kemp, 2002 winner and current Philadelphia Eagles star Troy Vincent and Connie Payton, wife of Walter Payton.
Shields will receive the distinctive Gladiator statue, an original art creation by the noted sculptor, Daniel Schwartz. In addition, Shields' favorite charity will receive a $25,000 donation in their name. Shields was one of former Huskers named as finalist, joining Mike Rucker (Carolina) and Grant Wistrom (St. Louis)
2003 - Will Shields, G, Kansas City Chiefs
2002 – Troy Vincent, CB, Philadelphia Eagles
2001 – Jerome Bettis, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
2000 – Derrick Brooks (Tampa) and Jim Flanigan (Chicago)
1999 – Cris Carter, WR, Minnesota Vikings
1998 – Dan Marino, QB, Miami Dolphins
1997 – Troy Aikman, QB, Dallas Cowboys
1996 – Darrell Green, CB, Washington Redskins
1995 – Boomer Esiason, New York Jets
1994 – Junior Seau, LB, San Diego Chargers
1993 – Derrick Thomas, LB, Kansas City Chiefs
1992 – John Elway, QB, Denver Broncos
1991 – Anthony Munoz, T, Cincinnati Bengals
1990 – Mike Singletary, LB, Chicago Bears
1989 – Warren Moon, QB, Houston Oilers
1988 – Steve Largent, WR, Seattle Seahawks
1987 – Dave Duerson, S, Chicago Bears
1986 – Reggie Williams, LB, Cincinnati Bengals
1985 – Dwight Stephenson, C, Miami Dolphins
1984 – Marty Lyons, T, New York Jets
1983 – Rolf Benirschke, K, San Diego Chargers
1982 – Joe Theismann, QB, Washington Redskins
1981 – Lynn Swann, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers
1980 – Harold Carmichael, WR, Philadelphia Eagles
1979 – Joe Greene, DL, Pittsburgh Steelers
1978 – Roger Staubach, QB, Dallas Cowboys
1977 – Walter Payton, RB, Chicago Bears
1976 – Franco Harris, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
1975 – Ken Anderson, QB, Cincinnati Bengals
1974 – George Blanda, QB, Oakland Raiders
1973 – Len Dawson, QB, Kansas City Chiefs
1972 – Willie Lanier, LB, Kansas City Chiefs
1971 – John Hadl, QB, San Diego Chargers
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Women's Tennis team recognized by ITA for academic achievementOctober 7, 2009
Four Tornados are named ITA Scholar Athletes
Brevard, N.C. - The Brevard College women's tennis team was recognized for their academic achievements recently as the Tornados were among the 39 NCAA Division II teams listed nationally by the ITA as an All-Academic team, having posted a cumulative GPA of 3.516 for the 2008-2009 season.
Sara Douglas, Kayley Duval, Jennifer Nyman and Lindsay Shaeffer were all recognized individually as ITA Scholar-Athletes, having each achieved over the minimum 3.5 required to earn the award.
The Brevard College women's tennis team went 17-6 in their inaugural season as members of both NCAA Division II and the South Atlantic Conference.


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Philly's newest food truck is dishing out bagels with a side of social entrepreneurship.
This past Monday, as I approached my office, I spotted a new, bright red food truck in Love Park. I was intrigued.
"Schmear It," emblazoned across a light blue skyline, brought only one thing to mind: bagels.
The man inside the truck was wearing a Tribe 12 T-shirt, which fascinated me even more, since I was a 2012 Tribe 12 Fellow.
So here's the deal with Schmear It: Their delicous bagels are from the popular family-owned and -operated South Street Bagels. Once you place your order, the counterperson toasts your bagel and adds fresh toppings such as cream cheese, vegan "cream cheese" and lox. Their menu goes a little outside the circle with customized toppings like the Nutty Naner, a bagel topped with peanut butter, nutella and banana. They even offer a build-your-own option, where you can choose your bagel, topping and fixing.
What makes Schmear It a bit different from other food trucks is its focus on social entrepreneurship, which they've punnily coined, "Spreading some good."
The truck will feature a different local cause each week. A portion of that week's sales will then be donated to the designated nonprofit organization, and the truck will become, quite literally, a marketing vehicle, displaying information about the cause — its mission, local impact, ways to get involved — along with additional content featured on its website and social media pages.
According to Danielle Selber, who oversees the Tribe 12 Fellowship and also co-directs the Collaborative social networking group, "Schmear It is a great example of the kinds of ventures the Tribe 12 Fellowship looks to support — it's original, sustainable and has a strong social good component."
The following is excerpted from an email interview I had with Chief Schmearer Dave Fine, a 2013 Tribe 12 Fellow:
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So there isn't going to be a massive national database containing details of all our browsing history, emails and chatroom visits after all. Or is there? The Home Office yesterday launched a "consultation document" (pdf), and the abandonment of the £12bn scheme was the made headline. The document does indeed make this sound like a major - and unwelcome - concession, which implies that this and other aspects of the surveillance society have, at long last, made some sort of public impression, that privacy still matters to enough people to make a difference:
The Government has no plans for a centralised database for storing all communications data. An approach of this kind would require communications service providers to collect all the data required by the public authorities, and not only the data required for their business needs. All of this communications data would then be passed to, retained in, and retrieved from, a single data store. This could be the most effective technical solution to the challenges we face and would go furthest towards maintaining the current capability; but the Government recognises the privacy implications of a single store of communications data and does not, therefore, intend to pursue this approach.
Are we to take this at face value? Shami Chakrabarti seems quite happy, calling it "a clear signal that the public interest in personal privacy can no longer be ignored". The Conservatives' Chris Grayling claimed that "the home secretary appears to have listened to Conservative warnings about big brother databases" and added, "Now that she [Jacqui Smith] has finally admitted that the public don't want their details held by the State in one place, perhaps she will look at other areas in which the Government is trying to do precisely that."
Somehow I doubt it.
That said, I suspect the spooks will be disappointed that they won't - for the time being at least - have an expensive new toy to play with. Instead, they will make ISPs do the work - and bear some of the cost - of collecting, storing and collating all the information. This will be cheaper - a "mere" £2bn - at least to the taxpayer. The Independent suspects that it "could add millions of pounds to phone and internet bills" but people have a strange habit of not noticing such levies, or if they do, they blame the service provider. Provided the new scheme gives them what they want - unfettered access to the contacts and browsing habits of the entire population - this could be a win-win situation for the surveillance state. They will save money and be able to pretend that they care a fig for people's privacy. Even some privacy campaigners may be seduced by the appearance of victory.
We should be careful. A big, scary centralised database does at least present opponents with a target to aim at. By forcing companies to collect the data the government will achieve most of what it wants, but stealthily. Despite talk of safeguards, the proposal will enable almost any public body to build up a complete picture of anyone they choose, with little or not outside scrutiny. Even the minimal safeguard of needing authorisation from a magistrate or judge appears nowhere.
It will be slightly more cumbersome to access the material - but since the onus is put on the ISPs to collate the data all ready, that's hardly reassuring. Indeed, the ISPs are likely to, in time, demand a quid pro quo - for example using this fund of information for commercial purposes. It has recently emerged that the Home Office advised BT on ways to sidestep EU privacy safeguards when trialling Phorm. This sort of collusion is likely to increase if the new scheme goes through.
Elsewhere, the document gives the lie to the government's frequent claims that they are merely implementing EU directives - directives which, in any case, the Home Office campaigned for vigorously in Brussels. It states that "We also need to ensure that UK companies collect and store additional types of communications data about their own services, which are not included under the EU Data Retention Directive. This includes data that communication service providers do not generate or process about their services." It doesn't provide any coherent rationale as to why they need this capability.
Those who follow these matters closely realise that the apparent concession will do little to knock the snoopers off course. Says Henry Porter,
We should not be lulled into seeing this as change in the government's goal of knowing everything about every one of us. The civil servants behind the scheme have a very long horizon indeed – an agenda that is designed to survive cuts in public spending and any change of government.
Opponents of the surveillance state get used to accusations of paranoia. We are forever assured that only serious criminals or suspected terrorists have anything to fear. But the abuse of RIPA by local authorities demonstrates that intrusive surveillance is now the first resort of officialdom. Once this new system is up and running it will be too tempting not to use it wherever possible. Indeed, if its use were to be confined only to serious cases it would not justify either its cost or its scope and complexity. This document almost admits as much:
All the data retained by the communications service providers would continue to be accessible on a case-by-case basis to public authorities, subject to the same rigorous safeguards that are now in place.
"Rigorous safeguards". Is that, I wonder, intended to be a joke? Or is it merely cyncism?
(The consultation is addressed merely to service providers, though I hope millions take the opportunity to email firstname.lastname@example.com)


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A multiplayer RPG that connects as a psuedo server to an IRCD. Built in the tradition of old BBS Door games such as LORD (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legend_of_the_Red_Dragon). Forest fights add experience and gold needed to best your master (gain level
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Great game! Do want to point out, in 1.3.5's player.cpp, the salt characters being on different lines "may" be allowing spaces to appear in the encrypted password, throwing off the structure of the players.dat file and making the client silently not work/load.
This is a great IRC service that our users love, and you have to use gcc/g++ 4.2 to compile it, and apply a patch for it to work on systems with gcc-4.3. The patch http://searchirc.com/boards/irc-7767.html is to fix /msg GameServ help crash.
Does not compile under Ubuntu Linux 9.10 Karmic Koala, or under Ubuntu 9.04 or Ubuntu 8.10, or Debian Lenny/Sid.
A fantastic game that really provides more user interaction than most other IRC RPG games.
Of course I like my own project :-)


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In saying this he again looked at Mr. Watts-Dunton, manifestly addressing his remarks to him.
Not so very long ago I remained in a room after Mr. Watts-Dunton had left it.
In regard to later times, the statement of Watts-Dunton wants demonstration.
Well," said Mr. Watts-Dunton, "that does interest me very much.
Mr. Watts-Dunton finds in this translation the Homeric eagerness, although the Homeric dignity is lacking.
Of Mr. Watts-Dunton's 'memories,' we shall write in our next chapter.
Watts-Dunton, finding the poor creature moulted and "off its feed," carried it down to Putney, resolved to domesticate it.
I suspect Watts-Dunton of having shared my lack of innate enthusiasm.
The poem had been read in fragments and deeply admired by that galaxy of poets among whom Mr. Watts-Dunton moved.
I wish I had Watts-Dunton's sure faith in meetings beyond the grave.


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By Jake Landers
Published October 2011
Four or five days after a summer rain of an inch or more, expect to see Rain Lilies pop up in lawns, roadsides and parks where the grass has not felt the ultimate manicured care. In some local grassy landscapes there are so many it is hardly possible to take a step without crushing a white flower in full bloom. In less than a week the flowers are gone, replaced by a withering stalk with a 3-parted capsule of jet-black seeds, flat and shaped like the letter "D." If the rain persists, the seeds may scatter to start a new plant; if not, the seeds are lost, and the mother plant retreats into its underground bulb to await the next summer rain. It's a good way to survive a drought.
How does it do it? Where are the green leaves that take energy from the sun to replace the energy in the bulb that it took to grow the flower? Is it a parasite that gets its nourishment from its neighbors like the Indian paintbrush?
If you take your eyes off the flower and look closely at the base of the stem, you will see two or more slender strap-shaped green leaves that emerged a day or so earlier than the flower. It's very hard to locate the leaves before the flower stalks appear.
In the brief period of a week the leaves expand from the bulb, make enough food from sunlight to grow the flower and replenish the food in the bulb. The bulb is the size of a marble and looks like an onion, but it doesn't smell like an onion, and it is not suitable for eating. Another name in Spanish is Cebolleta, which means "little onion," but it still doesn't make it suitable for eating.
There are several kinds of Rain Lilies in Texas. The most abundant one is Cooperia drummondii, named after two botanists, Daniel Cooper, an Englishman, and Thomas Drummond, a Scottish botanist who had may plants of Texas named in his honor. Most are white flowered, but one in east Texas is orange. In all of them the flowers open in the evening and remain open all night, usually lasting only one day, and probably pollinated by a night-flying insect like the moth.
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How do you interpret the contrast between the pastures with the abundance of small Mesquite in this photo taken in Concho County, Texas, along Hwy 83? Click here for my interpretation.
Rain Lilies are readily nibbled by sheep, goats and deer, what little there is for them to nibble. Their appearance in our pastures is strikingly below what we see in ungrazed areas, suggesting that Rain Lilies cannot survive if the leaves are grazed off and the bulb does not get a regular replacement of energy it uses up to produce the flowers and leaves. One in east Texas contributes to a disease in cattle called Photosensitization, in which bare skin and skin covered with white hair are blistered by the sun, becoming weepy, bloody and scabby. Udders become sensitive, and nursing calves may be kicked off, making for an unhappy situation
When I was a graduate student at Texas A&M in the '50s, a fellow graduate student was studying the disease, but all he found out was what didn't cause it. And he learned how to pronounce the disease "photo-sensi-ti-za-tion." Not until a few years ago was the cause of the disease finally discovered by my colleague, Barron Rector, Range Extension Specialist. It is caused by the deteriorating and decomposing leaves of an east Texas Rain Lily that cows consume unintentionally with each mouthful of grass. To commemorate the discovery, I generated a poem as follows:
It seems silly for a Rain lily to sunburn
a cow, we don't know how.
Let's ask Rector the photo-detector.
The moral of this story: Mother Nature has provided us with the beauty of the Rain Lilies of the fields, but in east Texas, at least, she is partial to the Black Angus over anything with white on it.
A grazed field of Coastal bermuda lies on the right with Mesquite sprouts from seeds scattered in manure of cattle eating beans from trees along the fences, and shows no mowing for hay in five or so years. On the left is a mix of Kleingrass and Coastal mowed for hay, no cattle grazing. —JL


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Alumni Reunion
November 9, 2012 | September 19, 2012
The Xavier University Occupational Therapy Department will host a Pre-Game Party for the Men's Basketball Game on Friday, Nov. 9th, which is also the University- wide alumni homecoming reunion weekend.
Just attend the pre-game party
OR, also
Attend the pre-game party AND the basketball game….and how many tickets do you want. Tickets will be $20.00 each
Food, Friendship, Fun, Freebies, and RAFFLE PRIZES will be available during the pre-game, which will of course, be in the OT department , still located in the lower level of the Cohen Center
Game starts at 7:00
Pre-Game Party starts at 5:30
Hope to see YOU on November 9th. BRING the whole family! The Blue Blob will be here for pix with the kids.
If you are interested in attending, please let me know by a RSVP to email@example.com


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We're going to kick-off our Holiday Give-a-thon with one of the coolest cat inventions ever — the SnoozePal™ from Cat Above! This inventive cat hammock-in-a-box is a sure crowd pleaser for kitties looking to hangout in comfort. The sturdy cardboard box creates a cozy enclosed area with lookout windows on three sides. The fleece-lined hammock molds to kitty's shape for extreme comfort, plus it's removable and washable.
To enter this giveaway, please leave a comment on this post telling us the name of the charity where you will donate the second SnoozePal if you win. Please leave a link to the charity's website if possible. The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve along with all the other give-a-thon winners. The winner will get to choose the fabric for the hammock.
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Hi all, just a quick question...
For a Web Designer/Developer starting out, what are the basics that they would need to know?
Depends on your goal. Lots of people start with "Build your own website the right way" and an idiots or dummies guide to wordpress. With those two basics and great salesmenship you can get started.
There is a lot more to learn. Most Web Designers / Developers have a good understanding of html and css. A bit of programming, php and javascript. Good Designers understand accessibility (hint: more men are color blind for red and green, all good designs should be fully readable in grayscale) thats just the start for accessibility. Security, the list just keeps growing
A little bit technical skills and a lot of creativity that makes a web developer to shine
Thanks for the replies guys.
I would say I am pretty good in HTML & CSS, and I am just starting to get into PHP now. My Photoshop skills are basic enough, so I wouldn't class myself as much of a designer. I think I would be looking more into the coding end of things. Should be starting an Internship very soon, so wanted to get someone's perspective on it.
There are lots of aspects to web design, and it's not easy to be good at all of them, so it's worth picking an area you like. If code is your thing, next consider if you prefer front end or backend work. If front end, get your head around HTML, CSS and JavaScript. If back end, something like PHP or Ruby etc.
Thanks for that Ralph, I really think I prefer to do front end work so I guess I should concetrate on Javascript next.
Also, another quick question... Is HTML5 & CSS3 used much right now?
A Web designer and developer must be aware with the fundamentals and be technically well versed with designing and development. They should be conversant with HTML and CSS and these will assist them build a customized web site design and development. The designer should have complete knowledge of the powerful design tools as Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver as well as he has to be creative and have the knack of using color and shapes appropriately. He/She should be aware of all basic coding and connectivity. It is a requirement to refer to the latest tutorials and update and improve and enhance skill.
When you say starting out, it will vary then. The basics, with regards to tools - Photoshop/Fireworks for design. A text editor from Notepad to Sublime to Dreamweaver. Knowledge of basic usage of database tools like SequelPro (Mac) or something similar - just to do minor DB maintenance of backing up/exporting/importing etc.
As for head knowledge - HTML, CSS, working knowledge of Java script. For design, basic design principles. Still a good read is The Principles of Graphic Design. You probably want some definition and draw the line somewhere as to which way you are leaning - designer/developer or developer/okay designer. Whichever you choose you can always pick up the other one a little later.
Thank you all for the posts, greatly appreciated.
For a web designer, I would say that that you should know:
And I think that's pretty much it. As for a developer, I have no idea since I'm not one, but some of the stuff above still applies.
How to grab the attention of prospective clients, turn the attention into interest, and finally how to to separate their wants from their needs in order to offer a valid and valuable solution.All the design knowledge in the world is not going to sustain your business if you don't learn how to deal with (prospective) clients in a mutually profitable way.
As for me, every web designer should know the most common mistakes of others and try to avoid them. I guess it's a good starting point. Here is a post on this subject <snip>.
Web Designing or development is a hybrid of Creative and programming skills.In the first phase of web designing you will create web graphics using various tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator,Flash and Corel Draw.In the second phase,The development you will program the web pages using java script,PHP,Ajax and ultimately host the site in the server.The right blend of web graphics and development makes a wonderful website .
As for me, web designer should know how to work with Photoshop, how to code with CSS3, HTML5, jQuery. As well as an understanding of how to integrate the layout for the popular CMS.
Like all said above, a web designer should have good knowledge of HTML, CSS, javascript and for creativity Photoshop, Dreamweaver and other tools. The more you dig, more information you will get. But on the other hand, a web developer must also have useful information about security, database designing, servers.
@ John Sammers It sounds like you had troubles with a designer
As a few have already pointed out the skill set is broad, if you are going to work alone then you need a much wider range of skills not only for web design but also how to get clients and run a business. If you find work at another company you should look at becoming an expert in a specific set of skills.
I agree with most of what William has said but disagree about knowing flash as being a pre-requisite, it is just not generally accessible enough.
Also a good designer needs to understand content strategy (great books on content strategy are: Clout by Colleen Jones , Content Strategy for the web by Kristina Halverson and Mellisa Rach ).
I think the key thing to remember is that you need to start somewhere for me the basics are:Technical skillsHTMLCSSJavascript/ jQueryServer side scripting language (e.g. PHP) and associated database
Intellectual skillsContent strategy - with SEO as a subset of knowledgeBasic design principles, I absolutely love the 1st edition of the Principles of Beautiful Web design published by Sitepoint. Principles of accessibility, a good place to start is on the Nielson Norman group website.


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Two Logan-area men died Saturday after a head-on collision near the lines of Box Elder and Cache counties.
The collision occurred about 6 p.m. on State Road 30 near its intersection with State Road 23, Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Lee Perry said.
The driver, 70-year-old Terry Barnett, and his 33-year-old son, Nicholas Barnett, both of North Logan, were headed east toward Logan when a sport utility vehicle struck them head on. The collision caused the pickup to roll off the road, Perry said.
Both men died at the scene. They were wearing seat belts, Perry said.
The driver of the SUV, a 47-year-old man from Brigham City, was injured and unconscious, Perry said. He was taken to Logan Regional Medical Center, though his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, Perry said.
Witnesses told UHP troopers the westbound SUV passed them minutes before the crash.
An initial investigation suggests the SUV was traveling too fast for the conditions on the slick and snow-packed road, losing control and crossing the center line of the highway.


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Hi Guys just got a call from lagarto. He has asked me to spread the word about the GO LAGARTO Tees. Have a look!!!!
Collect on the day
Support for Lagarto is coming in all the way from the the West coast of America! Lisaba, an extreme sports brand from California has printed some limited edition Tees for the ADCC event this weekend. Available in Ultra violet so we don't miss you in the crowds! show your support for Lucio Rodrigues LAGARTO !!!


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They talked about her depression, weight loss, and a fistfight with her boyfriend.
And while revenues went up, well, revenues to the federal government have gone up in every decade since the depression.
Adrift in senility and depression, Hitchcock is dismantling his life, putting it away.
This was a love story between a man with bipolar disease and a woman with depression.
Such restructurings helped deal with the debt buildup during World War I and the depression.
On the nervous system it acts as a pleasant stimulant and restorative, its moderate use not being followed by depression.
depression had promptly followed the excitement that had spurred him into this venture.
Not before in many years had I felt such a depression of the spirits.
She stared gloomily about her, struggling to recollect the cause of her depression.
The desolation of the place increased the depression of his spirits.
late 14c. as a term in astronomy, from Old French depression (14c.) or directly from Latin depressionem (nominative depressio), noun of action from past participle stem of deprimere "to press down, depress" (see depress).
Attested from 1650s in the literal sense; meaning "dejection, depression of spirits" is from early 15c. (as a clinical term in psychology, from 1905); meteorological sense is from 1881 (in reference to barometric pressure); meaning "a lowering or reduction in economic activity" was in use by 1826; given a specific application (with capital D-) by 1934 to the one that began worldwide in 1929. For "melancholy, depression" an Old English word was grevoushede.
depression de·pres·sion (dĭ-prěsh'ən)
The act of depressing or the state of being depressed.
A reduction in physiological vigor or activity.
A lowering in amount, degree, or position.
An inward displacement of a body part.
A hollow or sunken area.
The condition of feeling sad or despondent.
A psychotic or neurotic condition characterized by an inability to concentrate, insomnia, and feelings of extreme sadness, dejection, and hopelessness.
A period of drastic decline in the national economy, characterized by decreasing business activity, falling prices, and unemployment. The best known of such periods is the Great Depression, which occurred in the 1930s.


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After a hectic 2-3 weeks of moving house, work being busy and still trying to train my body's really run down and has decided enough is enough and i've come down with the worst cold (man flu) i've had in a long time.
Whats the best thing to do to try and fight it/ give the old immune system a boost? Gonna give training a miss till its past but cant afford to have anytime off work.
So far i'm taking 2000mg vit C and a shed load of water. I'm not a fan of flu/cold medicines so any advice on supplements, vits/minerals Etc.


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Food Stamps
The Food Stamp program is designed to help meet the nutritional needs of people with low incomes. Food Stamp benefits are intended to purchase food items for the household and may not be used for items such as liquor, cigarettes, household supplies, or hot foods. Food Stamp allotments are determined on a quarterly basis utilizing income information received from the family.
Food Stamp benefits were previously issued in the form of coupons and could be redeemed like cash at most grocery stores. Federal Law requires that counties/states issue Food Stamp benefits via the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. The EBT program was implemented in Lake County on July 1, 2004. Food Stamp recipients are now issued an EBT card, similar to an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) card, instead of receiving food coupons. Food Stamp recipients are able to use the EBT cards at grocers and retailers throughout the State and across the country to purchase food. The Food Stamp account balance is automatically adjusted according to purchases. The EBT system increases security and reliability of benefits, modernizes benefit redemption and reduces stigma attached to purchases made with paper coupons.