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- Download acceleration software compatibility (user option); integrates a user's favorite download acceleration software with Opera
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- A keyboard shortcut for new private windows: Ctrl+Shift+N
- Support for View Modes through the W3C Widgets Module API:
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- Created a visual design to distinguish between private and non-private windows
- Removed hardcoded icons from HTML5 <input> elements
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- Changed the private mode icon in the context menu
- Translations have been updated in Opera Unite applications
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- Closing tabs from the Task bar leaving a ghost tab in the Task bar list
- Opera Link only partially synchronizing data (bookmarks)
- A problem when restarting Opera with "Manage bookmarks" and one or more tabs open
- Windows Media Player plug-in not initializing
- An issue when enabling the print preview option
- Data loss occuring when shutting down the computer while Opera is still closing
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- JavaScript resize clipping, and automatic maximizing of restored tabs and child windows
- The DEP (Data Execution Prevention) message
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This is the travel pillow with dual cushions that can be placed in any position for customizable comfort and support. The cushions cradle both sides of the neck and are connected by a thin strap that allows them to be turned or twisted in any direction for optimal positioning and comfort. Unlike typical, bulky travel pillows that place undue pressure on the back of the neck, this superior model's fabric strap contours comfortably to the shape of the neck, allowing the head to rest comfortably against the seat. The 6"-diameter cushions are made from soft polyester fiberfill that cushions the neck and provides support. The machine-washable smooth microfiber velvet exterior provides a supple resting surface. Includes a zippered, water-resistant travel bag. 8" L x 6" W x 6" D. (12 oz.)
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Optimal Fit is a misnomer!
By Trying out coach to Europe
from Naples FL
The description in the catalog sounds great. However, these were quite uncomfortable for my mom and I as we tried them out at home. The sides pushed on our jaws! We have normal size heads/faces.) The model in the picture must have a very narrow skull.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Optimal Fit Travel Pillow
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from Blackshear, Georgia
It is soft but firm.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
By Lorno
great product with great service
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to supply appropriations (this Act may be cited as the "Second Urgent Deficiency Appropriation Act, 1957") for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1957, and for other purposes, namely:
Joint Committee on Navajo-Hopi Indian Administration: For salaries and expenses of the Joint Committee on Navajo-Hopi Indian Administration, $5,000, to remain available during the existence of the committee.
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Miranda Lambert 'stunned' by Female Vocalist win at the ACMs
Miranda Lambert says she didn't expect to get the ACM nod for Female Vocalist of the Year. The country singer admits she actually voted for Carrie Underwood.
Check out the full list of ACM winners
Female Vocalist is one of three awards Lambert earned at the event. She was also honored for her chart-topping hit "Over You," which was named Song and Single Record of the Year. Miranda and husband Blake Shelton wrote "Over You," which is on Lambert's album Four The Record.
The 48th annual ACM Awards were presented in a ceremony in Las Vegas Sunday night.


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Uggie the Dog Has a Book Deal!
Uggie the Dog of 'The Artist' fame has just landed a book deal! Be sure to watch out for his memoir, Uggie: My Story, this fall!
-Lucia Peters
The Artist's scene-stealing canine, Uggie the Dog, may technically be retired, but that doesn't mean that he's just sitting around twiddling his thumbs—or paws, as the case may be. In addition to having recently become Nintendo's newest spokesdog, the adorable Jack Russell terrier will soon be realizing his literary aspirations. That's right: Uggie has a book deal!
Last Friday, Simon & Schuster imprint Gallery Books announced that the rambunctious pooch will be releasing a memoir in October of this year. Entitled Uggie: My Story, the book will be transcribed by biographer Wendy Holden. We can only assume that Ms. Holden includes among her many talents the ability to speak fluent canine.
Read Olivia Wilde's Skincare Secrets: Why She Doesn't Tweeze Her Brows + More
And Uggie most certainly has a tale to tell: He may be a big star now, but his early life was full of hardship. Having been rejected by his first two owners as being too wild, the pup was about to be sent to a dog pound—but by a stroke of luck, animal trainer Omar Von Muller found him and adopted him instead. Uggie's fearless nature and love of performing subsequently help Omar transform him into the four-legged sensation that he is today. A happy ending for all!
Be sure to check out Uggie: My Story when it hits book stores this fall!
Lucia Peters is BettyConfidential's associate editor.


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Jessica Alba's Style
The Maverick
Nonconformist? Yes. Independent? Yes. Loner? Yes—at least for now. Though Kathryn Bigelow's career was cultivated in the traditional studio system, little about her is conventional. Her movies (Point Break, Strange Days, The Weight of Water, K-19: The Widowmaker, and Hurt Locker) often explore war-torn worlds or the seedy dealings of likable characters. Bigelow is the only woman to win an Academy Award for best director. So for now she will remain a loner, but with the Oscar glass ceiling broken, other brilliant female directors should be joining her ranks sometime soon.
The Dynamic Duo
Straddling the worlds of Hollywood and independent films, female and male narratives, goofy and complex material, big and small budgets, the Todd sisters have a taste and touch for success. The sibling producers grew up in Los Angeles and were bitten by the movie bug while watching their grandmother perform as a contract player in Singing in the Rain. This might account for their attraction to fun material like the Austin Powers franchise as well as Julie Taymor's epic Across the Universe. The sisters garnered much critical success with their discovery of then-newcomer Christopher Nolan and his revolutionary film Memento. The two women carried the film from script to distribution without a dollar of traditional studio backing. As a result of their convictions, commercial success, and creativity, the Todd sisters are the only female producers capable of producing a movie like Alice in Wonderland, which is one of only three non-sequels to have grossed more than a billion dollars and gained the distinction of being the sixth-highest-grossing film ever.
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The volunteer program was developed in the summer of 1991. It was constructed for two basic purposes: to support its employees and to give people in the community an opportunity to provide their time and talent to the police department. Volunteering is very rewarding and a great way to not only "give something back to the community" and meet new people, but to learn and be trained in new skills.
We are proud of our volunteers and the valuable services they provide. We strive to make it a positive experience for our volunteers and the department. Please contact the Resource Coordinator at 402-441-6518 or send an email with additional questions.
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People is where your personal contacts are stored and where you can view any address books that have been set up for your organization. To view the People page in Outlook on the web:
In a web browser, sign in to Outlook Web App using the URL provided by the person who manages email for your organization. Enter your user name and password, then click Sign in.
At the top of the page, select People. Or, select the app launcher , and then select People.
In this article
Can I share a contacts folder with other people from Outlook Web App?
What you'll see in People
Create a new contact by selecting New.
All the places you can find contact information.
Search. Type a person's name here to search for them in your contacts and in your organization's address book. For more information, see Search in People.
List of all contacts in the current folder.
The contact card for the selected person.
Actions you can take directly from the contact card. Select the icons to send a message, start an IM session, or create a meeting request.
Create a new contact
To create a contact, select the folder under My Contacts that you want to create the contact in, then select New and select Create contact.
This will open a blank contact form. Fill in any details that you want. Select the icon to see more options for that type of information. For example, if the person you're adding to your contacts has multiple phone numbers, select the next to Phone to add phone numbers.
When you're done, select Save to save your changes or Discard to cancel.
Note: If you want to create a new Lync contact, open Lync on the computer or device you installed it on, and then add a contact from there. For more information, see Add a contact in Lync.
Create a group
You can create two types of groups in Outlook on the web. The first is a personal group, which is a group that is stored in your Contacts folder and can contain entries from your personal Contacts and from your organization's address book.
To create a personal group select the folder under My Contacts that you want to create the group in, then select New and select Create group.
This will open a blank group form. Enter the group name that you want and any notes. To add members, type the name of the person you want to add in Members. Outlook on the web will search for a match in your Contacts and in your organization's address book. If a match isn't found, you can search for that person. You can also type an email address directly in Members. Press Enter to add your selection to the group.
When you're done, select Save to save your changes or Discard to cancel.
Create a shared group
Depending on the settings on your account, you may be able to create groups that will appear in your organization's address book. To learn how to create and manage shared groups, see Distribution groups.
Create a contact from a message
You can add any contact that you see in a message to your Contacts. To add a contact from a message:
Select the name to see the contact card.
Select Add to Contacts.
Add any additional information you want.
Select Save to add the card to your Contacts, or Discard to cancel.
Edit a contact
Find and select the contact that you want to edit. You can only edit contacts in the folders under My Contacts. When you select a contact, you'll see their details in the reading pane. To edit their information, select Edit. Make any changes that you want, and then select Save to save your changes or Discard to cancel.
Linking and unlinking contacts
Outlook on the web detects contacts that have the same or very similar display names and will link them into a single view. To see which contacts have been linked, choose a contact card, and then in the reading pane under Linked contacts, select Manage. You can also choose the contacts that you want to link.
This will display the linked contacts, if any, for that card.
View all the contacts linked to this contact card. If a link has been added that you want to remove, select it to view it or unlink it.
Suggested links shows links that might match this person.
You can find additional contacts to link by searching.
Any changes you make will be saved automatically as you make them. When you're done, select to close the window.
Using Outlook on the web on a mobile device
If you're using Outlook on the web on a mobile device, such as a tablet or smart phone, you may see something different from the images above.
Most features work the same as they do when you're using Outlook on the web on a desktop or laptop computer, but some things are done a little bit differently.
Tap the navigation icon in the lower corner to switch between Mail, Calendar, and People.
To search, tap the search icon . Tap the add to Contacts icon to add the selected entry from your organization's address book to your Contacts. Tapping the more icon will show more selections.
You create new items by tapping the new item icon . Look for chevron icons to expand or collapse the part of the screen they appear on.
To get to Options when you're using a mobile device, tap the more icon , then tap Options. For more information see Options on a mobile device.
See OWA for iPad and OWA for iPhone for information about the OWA for Devices app.
Can I share a contacts folder with other people from Outlook on the web?
The feature to share or view a shared contacts folder is not supported in Outlook on the web. If you want to share contacts with people inside or outside your organization, we recommend that you use the share contacts feature in Outlook 2013. For information, see Share a contacts folder with others. Another way you can share contacts with people inside your organization is by using a shared mailbox. A shared mailbox is something that can only be created by an admin in your organization. With a shared mailbox , users that have permission to the shared mailbox can access a shared mailbox, calendar, and contacts.


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Club Tournament @ Aiken Archery Club
Hello, We are getting alot of new shooters from 3Dshoots site, Thank you to all.
We are open every weekend through June with June 16 being our first Club Tournament event. Hope to have a good crowd. Having 6 or 7 classes with trophies, and door prizes throughout the day. Check out our web site
www.aikenarcheryclub.webs.com hope to see ya soon
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In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez transports us to the Dominican Republic in the mid-twentieth century when the country struggled under the brutal dictatorship of Rafael Leonidas Trujillo. A work of historical fiction, the novel honors the lives of Patria, Minerva, and María Teresa Mirabal, who became icons of freedom and women's rights when they were assassinated in the autumn of 1960 for their role in the underground movement against Trujillo's regime.
The murders of the three women inspired many in the Dominican Republic to denounce the regime publicly and marked the beginning of the end for Trujillo's reign. In 1999 the United Nations General Assembly designated the date of the Mirabal sisters' deaths, November 25, as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.


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A tree trimmer who was electrocuted over the weekend in Rancho Palos Verdes was identified Monday as Enrique Torres of Cudahy.
Coroner's officials have determined the 31-year-old's death was accidental, a spokesman said.
Torres was working Saturday afternoon at 23 Packet Road near Abalone Cove when the accident occurred, knocking out power to nearby residences.
The worker had gone up about 25 feet in a pine tree to finish trimming its branches when his 10-foot pruning shear came into contact with an overhead electrical cable, said Peter Melton, a spokesman for the state Division of Occupational Safety and Health, which had investigators on scene Saturday.
An initial investigation showed that he hung his tool on the electrical wire, triggering the charge, Melton said.
The agency will have six months to complete its review. Melton identified the worker's employer as Ben's Gardening Services, which has an address on Denker Avenue in Harbor Gateway.
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Would you like to save as your currency permanently or for this visit only?
Charged additional 20 Fr for child's bed, unanticipated
Distance from the airport. Quality of services and accomodation
The new GM is very helpful. The breakfast is over priced, and WIFI/internet should be free as it is w/ your competitors, and the spa should also be priced better, plus the parking fee. I like the hotel, but all of the small charges are like a death from a thousand knife wounds. Given it was a weekend night, some of those services should prob be included in the price with fewer business travelers filling the hotel. The free Geneva travel ticket is great though. I stay at a hotel near the airport for early morning flight
I had a nice rest after long flight and got an excellent opportunity to see a nice city! Thanks for help with a bus-card! It was very pleasant! I am a bloger who usually write a stories about all places where i have a chance to be! So I know a level of 5* and 3* in the different countries, as Greece, Jourdan, Maroco, Portugal, Turkey, Israel and Germany, but I think that such simple suit as I had can be more cheap than now/ It is very expensive to pay 150 E for a simle room with a minimum of comfort, but I understand that it is a Switserland, a country with "another money" ;) Hotel is clean, comfortable and welcoming :)
the bus shuttle from and to the airport (you have to call them upon arrival through airport info). Good for one night if you are traveling through geneva
It was quite noisy during the night. I was not aware that a shuttlebus was required and had no idea where to go when I arrived at the airport - my information sheet did not specify directions other than travel by road.
For first i like the location. From hotel to airport 5 min. Also easy to come to the centre of city. It's more then good for 3 star, nice room, clean, freandly stuff and quiet. They have a good bar there can spaend a free time. Only what in room was a little bit cold without heating.
Close to Geneva Airport Bad restaurant service
Comfortable modern room with everything you need, convenient to the airport and with a free shuttle to the terminals. Good choice for an economical stay in phenomenally expensive Geneva, as the hotel provides a free public transit pass to all guests. The bus into the centre of town runs right in front of the hotel. Friendly but harried staff; there were far too few of them -- one person at reception both morning and afternoon, one person at the bar during the evening rush -- which meant lengthy waits for service. At check-in, I was given a key to a room that had not yet been cleaned ... not really a problem, as I just dropped my suitcase and headed out, but still.
Free shuttle, close to airport, clean room, comfortable bed. Lack of food choices in area. Small room.
Clean, everything worked. Shuttle bus arrived at 5.35am.
Simple staylocation
- Location Near The Airport - Old T.V Model - Lighting in the room also old style
The hotel is very close to the airport.... I went to the japanese restaurant in the hotel, it was a horrible expirience. We were waiting for our food to come 1hrs 30min when I called a waiter he told me that they lost our order, so we had to order again and wait for anothe 30 min...We ended having our dinner around 12, and the next day we had a flight at 6 a.m...I was very dissapoined...
very practical & well located hotel that did serve my needs perfectly sealed windows in the rooms, there is no chance to get fresh air
Location, location, location. This was great as it was only 10 min walk from the airport. The cost is relatively high at this hotel. definately not for the budget tourist.
Hotel rooms very well equipped. NZ travellers really appreciate tea/coffee-making facilities in a room. City transport pass and shuttle to airport a godsend. A little far from centre if wanting sightseeing trip but public transport is good and we needed to be close to airport. Parking was an expensive addition and we would have liked breakfast included in price we paid.
Great hotel, great location. Best for Bussiness related trips
The room was excellent. The meal outside was very good and the service was excellent. Access by car was confusing especially from the surrounding road network. The access to and round the carpark was equally difficult to understand. (Maps / Signs?)
my husband and I stayed only one night but the service was great. the room was very comfortable and the breakfast buffet in the morning was very delicious and had a good variety. the staff was so very helpful! we forgot our cell phone in the room and they arranged for their shuttle service staff to bring to the airport for us! we were so pleased with our stay here and we recommend it highly.
Convenience and location to the Airport and Office
restaurant, i would never eat there again, overpriced food which came in longer when 40 minutes and two times asking , salmon was dry compare to any other food for that trip was the worst
Clean and comfortable room; convenient to airport, frequent shuttle service, rapid check-in, Restaurant was very much overpriced. Internet fees also too high.
That it was near the Palexpo and the Airport. NO
Clean room of decent size. No free wifi.
The bed was extremely comfortable and the room quiet, especially for being close to the airport 29 Swiss francs for the breakfast was very expensive.
Proximity to airport and the free shuttle service ... staff was very helpful and accommodating.
shuttle bus connection not applicable
Clean and modern. Great breakfast. Helpful and pleasant staff who are always ready to assist. Air conditioned-vital in a heat wave. Free airport shuttle. A wonderful experience! Would stay again!
convenient for early flight next day and shuttle was good Prices in restaurant far too high but one eats there as no where else to go so you pay unwillingly.
Good welcome on arrival, and a voucher for a free drink in the bar on my bed. A nice surprise! The staff in the bar area were friendly and helpful, and the service very quick. The breakfast was not great
Comfort and cleanliness no complaints
cleaniness and staff help no
Easy reach of the airport and a good shuttle service. Expensive for limited facilities.
Well appointed rooms. Excellent service from staff who didn't mind using English after hearing me stumble in French. Truly exceptional food at the continental breakfast - well above average. I am a regular traveler at Marriott franchises and I would choose this hotel for stays in Geneva.
Breakfast. All was so fresh and very tasty! NO
very very splendid hotel !!!
Restaurants and Business services
The concierge gave false/conflicting answers/suggestions most of the time.
1.Grand Hotel Kempinsky is a luxury hotel, but what was more then excellent was staff attitude , help, and feeling they serve you without feeling they waiting for tips as many times I felt at other hotels, any problem at each level was answered promptly and pleasantly always over any expectations we might have. They give more then necessary on any request like our satisfaction is their only purpose. The hotel restaurants are excellent , the staff very honest in their help thinking for us benefit.We inquired for a special dish -well the waiter suggested that maybe we should share it as it might be enough for sharing.We got this italian speciality it was excellent and indeed enough for two and it was not the most expensive choice on the menu. They give us cards for public transport in Geneva good for train, bus or tram, or the boat in front of the hotel to take us over the lake in the middle of Geneva downtown. Only point of weakness we found was the slow WIFI in our room, but instead they gave us free wired internet connection super fast both at upload and download. That served any business connection I needed.
They liked the staff, but certain things weren't working. Roomsafe, didn't work and the pool was not heated as promised. Again the staff was very great. The insecurity about the fact that you don't know if you have a view. For the price you should have a view. I went round to ask for this and they couldn't garantuee this. Well, if you know you are full then you know how you are going to devide the rooms. All was well in the end though.
service room service
The location of the hotel is the best, rooms are clean and relativly new, the staff of the hotel specially the concierge Jereme and Jonathan were amazingly top class and helpfull. This was a honeymoon trip and within we have visited Rome, Capri, Venice, Geneve, and Paris. This hotel is the only hotel that didn't even bother to give us an upgrade in any way not even a better view room. Other hotel all upgrded us and one hotel gave us thier best suit and it was a 5 start hotel.
The pool and related facilities were very good
excellent staff, very pleasant surroundings, very comfortable, room quiet. Food very good.
very good location the leisure facilities were closed for refurb ,also the bar and 2 of the restaraunts - we were not informed by e-mail about this
Ample room and large, well equipped bathroom with tub and shower stall; nice piano bar; concierge very pleasant and helpful. Great location. Food and service in main diningroom was not up to par for such a nice hotel.
Staff very helpful. Excellent restaurant. Facilities generally very good with a first class situation on the waterfront in Geneva. My first night coincided with a disco on the 5th floor. It was noisy and intrusive and out of place in a 5* hotel. The management dealt with my concern admirably, including a subsequent discussion with the General Manager who was genuinely concerned.
Very expensive. Small room. Old model of the bad. Very expensive room service. Very bad and expensive internet connection - moonzon. Refund of the deposit was after four weeks.
Very excellent location. staff are great. No swimming pool.
location, room, bathroom
Rooms are very small
Proximity for shopping
Courtesy and assistance extended by all members of staff -- especially by those at the concierge desk Small closets, limited drawer space, wallpaper separating from wall. This gives the room a somewhat shabby appearance
Watching the view from the hotel, onto Lake Geneva, the food, the chocolates and the tv in the bathroom.
Luxury hotel without the sometimes overwhelwing fuss - excellent, discreet, service, pleasant and friendly staff. Godd facilities. Great location. We had a great break.
Excellent traditional restaurant with good service;convenience and location;helpful staff No
Service and quality of the room
The hotel is perfectly located for all who wanna get more about old Geneva . Personel is very attentive and friendly
it was quiet, comfortable and completely professional. All the staff were very helpful at all times.
Charles on reception was fantastic at providing information on where to eat/what to see etc All fantastic
the location (centre), the architecture, the whole picture in fact
Superb hotel with very good restaurant and excellent staff !!!
Staying at Les Armures was a real treat. The whole ambiance and quiet, understated charm made it an unforgettable experience. Just one comment. When the hotel has created such a wonderful atmosphere throughout, eating breakfast should not be interrupted by the sound of hoovering coming from the kitchen - 2 days out of 3.
comfortable rooms, nicely renovated and decorated. Inaccurate info given on their website. It said: "Wi-fi is available in the rooms and is free of charge", but when we enquired upon arrival, it actually would cost 20 chf per day for this service!
the hotle location the services and the staff yes, the ironing board is not avialble unless you send your cloths for press in the hotle and that cost me more money ( i did not like that at all ) also the breakfast is continantal i thought it is full english breakfast every thing with extra chage
the location of the hotel is very good the smoking room is very small room
Staff was polite and helpful Spa access was nice Bed wasn't comfortable A bit rundown Didn't feel like a 4 star
The atmosphere of professionalism in combination with comfort.
very good location, walking distance from the main touristic objectives, but well served by public transport that you can access for free with the card the hotel provides - just in case you get too tired of walking; including free transport to and from the airport. very luxurious room with lots of nice touches and little extras to make you feel like a royal. we stayed at this hotel in the middle of november, so pretty cold outside, but my boyfriend found the room a bit too hot, despite putting the aircon at low temperature. it was almost as if the aircon was somehow set not to go lower than 20 degrees C or so. but for me it was perfect. also, for the price of the room I would have expected the breakfast to be included, but the luxurious feel of the room make it easier not to feel too upset about that.
Close to railway, red DISTRICT,nice design Very used, spa under critic, expensive breakfast,
The bed was very comfortable The bathroom was oddly designed, with the glass shower screen the same end as the towel holder and which was within the shower / bath enclosure, yet the shower intallation was in the middle of the long wall as opposed to the wall at the actual end of the bath, so the screen was pretty useless and towels coul get wet
clean, professional staff
Beautiful room, lovely presentation, very spacious
Heater did not work.
Staff were very helpfull Location is great
A good hotel for businessman. The night receptionist was not clever enough to withdraw a block sum from my card , so a had to pay two times!!
very central, nicely decorated very poor breakfast....
The room was charming, elegant - with a fireplace This was a very expensive hotel, yet the carpet in the room was worn and stained.
the staff is very kind, very good location in the city center, late check out without extra charges
The breakfast is a very poor, There is not fitness room, it don't requirements the 5 star hotel,
the traditional style the noise on the place
The Hotel Staff is extremely courtise. Location of hotel is more suitable for business. I was on vacation with my family and therefore would have prefered a hotel close to down town. The cooperation provided by the hotel staff when my wife forgot her valuable rings in hotel is highly admirable, I am thankful to Intercontinental staff for sending these rings to the airport. There should have been more choices for food in the hotel.
Its wonderful Hotel, for sure will stay at this hotel next time I am in Geneva.. I give this hotel 10/10 I had problems with their internet connection. Most of the hotels have some online services where such problems could be resolved 24 x 7 however it was not available. But again this problem was not too big...
Weiw It is very very noise
With appritiation to all hotel members for theie excellent hospitality, a very warm and special thanks to Mr. Mojtaba at Conceierg desk who with welcoming gusture, generously helped us with our inqiries. N/A
The swimming pool and the food in the different restaurantes, the swimming pool area is really very nice and the people there are friendly, The SPA installation also are fine The Room for me was a standard small room but the recepcionist said that it is a superior room, in my point of is a very expensive rate for this kind of room, again for me is a classical standard room
I thought the staff were outstanding - their level of professionalism and attention to detail was excellent. My husband was there on business for first couple of days and I then joined him for weekend. The staff dealt efficiently with the change in room occupancy, billing etc. Room a little outdated and small with over-bath shower and colored suite - not great. However, we realise that the hotel is currently being modernised so expect great things! Would use again for business but not terribly suitable for leisure trip as a little far out of town. Realise that free travel pass is available from hotel but even so - it's nice to be in the middle of things.
The pool is wonderful The decor in my room was very tired but then the hotel was in the process of a complete overhaul
Intercon always make my trips so smooth. The staff, the breakfast, the lobby, the room view of Geneva lake and the fontain were fantastic. The hotel is nearby the UN, and there is a free bus service to downtown. When you stay in Geneva Intercon, remember that a lot of political leaders and celebrities were there!! The costs.
Excellent dining. Acess to the botatical gardens and the city.
Next to ilo Smooking
The location, friendliness and superb help and response of the staff
staff support, care of the gustes cooling system (there is no Air condition)
Comfort and ambience. Should have advertised the fact that the restaurant was closed until 25th Aug.
Amazing service. Their staff is first rate. Newly restored rooms are beautiful and elegant.
Location and friendliness nein
i enjoyed the terrace,bar,spa,chinese resturant
Very poor bedside lighting
The general atmosphere of the hotel is excellent and the grounds and restaurants are of the highest quality n/a
Hotel Staff is extremely nice and helpful SPA area needs to be renovated
breakfast and breakfast service excellent Noisy, too close to airport
SPA services
The room was excellent! Hotel is situated a little bit far from the main shopping street
The location the servis in restaurant and bar was poor, most of the young staff was unprofesional
location I requested a higher floor with a lake view however when i got there the gave me a room on the 1st floor with a swimming pool view so I had to go throught a hassle of changing the room.
quality of service
Bayview and Arabesque, two of the hotel's restaurants, had some of the best food I tried in Geneva. The staff was friendly and their service flawless.
the music in the bar in the evening was actually a disco - not exactly what you expect in a 5 star hotel. will not go again
The Hotel pw was, as always, exceptional. The room upgrade that I received made it all that much nicer. The staff always treat me like family. Even on arriving the they recognized me as a frequent guest who had simply "been away" for a while.
The hotel room was very beautiful and the staff always wanted to attend to our every need.
very cordial staff, lake view from the room, the Spice Resto, wonderful natural flowers decoration everywhere. nothing wrong
nice room parking is very ecpensive 40 frank per night
I was forced to wait my room up to 4:00 p.m.
Perfect! very comfortable, very beautiful, everything is well done! no compliances at all!!
This is an immaculate boutique hotel. Excellent services.
The service and style other than in the restaurant The very poor service in the restaurant
Very attentive staff who were most helpful. I damaged my knee skiing and the stafdf happily brought ice packs to reduce the swelling.
the hotel is beautifully positioned at the lake right infront of the water taxi , part of the public transportation .Amazing breakfast !(not included) every hour some roomservice was given , which for us was a bit too much .
Excellent and absolutely stunning location, Windows restaurant not cheap but serves great food, convenient entertainment at leopard room till 2 a.m, staff give personal and friendly service always - we were accompanied to the up market night club across the road by a leopard room senior staff member and that's really brilliant.
very helpful staff, excellent location close to shoping, transportation and to a beutiful scenery meanly the "lake le man" rooms a little bit small
The staff were very courteous. We had a nice view from our window. The lounge near the entrance is lovely but the furniture is very uncomfortable. Room 123 was nicely decorated. Room 324 less so. Both nights were disrupted by loud music from the bar below. After midnight on the 2nd night, we asked to be moved to another room. Packing our luggage and moving (into a worse room) added to the aggravation of the noise problem. We lost 4 hours sleep and received no compensation on our bill when we checked out. We would not choose this hotel again.
Everything The room was a bit small
Everything. It was wonderful. No
Staff were above average. Room size was good. Significant mistakes on the bill (>100CHF). Staff checked, agreed they were mistakes, and removed without problem to be fair, but surprising they'd got on there.
We had a great time, the staff were very helpful, the food is exellent, the room was very light and comfortable. In general the hotel was a very pleasant find The only thing which did not score high was the veiw from the window. It was overlooking the concrete part of the internal garden
Staff was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful
convenient, clean & good size bathroom
the attention of the staff to their guests
The hotel staff was prof and has the sence of perfect hospitallity
The spa is excellent and the staff was very polite and proffesianal.All over the hotel is very good.
Room service
The restaurant (Indian) was oustanding food and service. The rooms whilst on the small side are excellent, and have the best beds, bathrooms etc. The entertainment (tv) had multiple channels in a variety of languages rather than just bbc/cnbc etc.
Due to the inclement weather we chose to book our evening meal in the Hotel restaurant only to be told after booking they were serving a limited snack menu which was prepared/served very badly...not good enough for a Hotel of this standard.
the staff was very friendly and was quick to response to problems 1) our room was in the non-smoking floor but contrary to the fact that when we entered the first nite - it strongly smelled cigarettes. the room spray and the scent didnt really kill the smell that nite. Furthermore, we had a family room that is located by the corner facing the station - it was so noisy
Nice furniture, quiet. Very small room.
They didn't give me my booked room and relocated me to another hotel instead. They offered to cover the cost of the night due to this unfortunate event and afterwards they stood down their original offer and refused to refund the money I paid for the room in advance.
The position was excellent and we particularly appreciated the free pass to all Geneva public transport. There was a very noisy conference group during our stay who congregated outside our room near the lifts on the 4th floor in the early hours of the morning. The action taken to address our complaint was slow and ineffective.
location reception
the rooms that the breakfast not incloded with the price of the money
Amazing view of the lake and mountains from our 6th floor room. Easy access to transportation.
The hotel is literally next to the train station. We booked a family room, which turned out to be 2 adjoining rooms with 2 bathrooms, rather than a big family room or 2 connecting rooms. Our children were old enough that this turned out fine for us, but those with young children should be aware of this.
i ask to clean the room from mosketo but came light to clean the rooms and i ask about the A/C not coold
nice placement, nice breakfast as for Geneva - no russian tv channels seems at least strange (RTVI is not russian channel) guess management should switch to 1st channel (ORT). Windows in room was weack - sounds like trucks are passing through the room.
Good room and good sound-proofing.
Free coffee and inexpensive wireless internet. The hotel's internet didn't work from my room, although it worked in the lobby. No hand towels in the bathroom, but many in Geneva also do not. The US Post Office reports a receipt signature on a mail package sent there, but I never got it.
good location next to railway statoin, clean big rooms. I had nonsmoking room, but through the ventilation system there was smell of smoking all the time
Adequate hotel in a staggeringly expensive city
Location next to the main station is very convenient. Cost performance is good because it may be off-season. I satisfied to stay at this hotel.
next to rail station,centre town location,fabulous view from 9th floor window none
The treadmill was out of order, need maintanance
Nice hotel room, close proximity to everything one of the front desk was not particularly friendly or helpful considering guests may not be familiar with Geneva
Nice, fairly large rooms. Great location by the railway. I missed a nice hotel bar (could be located in the panorama room at the top floor)
value for money and location beds covers and blancets not clean,matres not comfort
The bed was wonderful, The staff was very helpful. The facilities are great. The price was high but the premeir location in a cosmopolitan city masde it bearable.
good location, good view, good service stairs required to access restaurant, tiny portions in restaurant
The staff were very concerned to meet out every need. WHen we arrived there had been major road closures and we had to park our car 10 mins walk away from the hotel. At their suggestion, they went and collected the car from where we had left it and brought it back to the hotel. They also helped us with other practical questions, with commitment, initiative and imagination.
Location and Quality of the Restuarant View from the room
In a hotel of this price class, a small flower, some fruit and piece of chocolate on the pillow would significantly improve the feeling.
It is an old fashioned hotel with service put at a premium. As a privately owned hotel it is unique and does not feel part of a chain.
its a too expensive accomodation
personal attention
Location of the Hotels is superior, food is one of the best in the city, every guest feels recognised and welcomed. I would recommend the Hotel to my every friend. No
large, spacious room, beautiful hotel in a very central location,Excellent service
a luxury hotel, deserving of its membership in Dorchester. Extremely kind staff. For the price, ought to include a nice breakfast as in other Swiss hotels we stayed in.
The confort of the room the efficiancy of the staf the restorant was very good for breakfast and diner the location is very handy you can wall to every where in the town Nothing that I can recall
All the hotel staff called me by my name since the moment I arrived. Location is excellent, but it is not the best in the city. With the same price I could have got better.
The staff was outstanding. It is exactly what you would expect from a hotel of its reputation. The food was way over priced, and not very good at all. The very same reason we chose the hotel turned out to be its downfall. It was New Years eve and we just wanted to walk 1 block to the lake, and my husband got pick pocketed. Afterwards we were advised that is not safe at night to leave the hotel. That defeated the reason we chose the location in the first place. Did I say how bad the food was?????
Everything was perfect, but very expensive, personnel very polite and welcoming, very well trained, smiling, warm.The effort done to memorise the name of guest is very nice, I felt that personnel of the hotel was so much good, every one knows his job perfectly.It was a real pleasure staying at this excellent hotel.We was upgraded to a bigger room, and we apreciate it. I have some comments on internet which is not free, and very , very expensive, 35 CHF is a lot for 24 hours, usually when I travel in 5 stars hotels around the world, it is free.They should make it free considering the nightly rates 765CHF. Spa treatment excessively expensive, 860 CHF for 2 massage & 2 treatment is huge, breakfast 96CHF is absolutely out of the standard. Finally for the money we paid the quality of the tissue paper in the room was less than poor, and the mini soaps was not changed during our stay for 4 days!!, they really should have bigger soaps if they dont change that offen. I hope they will do an effort on the different comments I made, I really would like to get back to this hotel in the summer maybe.Regard
Convenient location Noise and vibration from electrical unit behind bed
The staff were all exceptionally helpful. The bar was delightful and the breakfast excellent. The lobby decor is a bit strange....
the room was quiet cold and noissy because of the aircondition what i could no close....
Modern, clean, amazing stay. I highly suggest staying here, The staff if helpful, the food is good, the rooms are amazing!
Clean and quiet hotel; food was good, small but cosy bar, friendly staff except for the breakfast crew. 35 SwFr for parking per night seems a bit steep! Swiss Brkfast staff were grouchy all three mornings.
good value by Geneva standards and walking distance to lake,station, shops and restaurants. lounge and bar facilities were quite small.
The location was great - right next to the train/bus/taxi station. For the price, this was a reasonable hotel. We asked for a load of laundry to be done and they did it promptly within a day. Charges for the luandry were high but not exorbitant. No room service available. No restuarant in the hotel.
Warm and accommodating front desk personnels, feels like we were not in Geneva (you know how bad the service is around Geneve)
Excellent and very comfortable rooms, excellent service
Rainforest in roof. Breakfast. Liked wall of ivy outside room. Everyone was helpful and friendly Nothing. Would be nice if it had a ice machine
The family rooms The size of the restaurant
Modern, artsy hip hotel in a great location in geneva. Everything is new, great breakfast, nice bar, comfortable room and excellent large bathroom especially for geneva hotels. Great price compared to other hotels in the area. Very close to tram to get around to meetings and downtown. Two blocks from lake and walking to city center. Definitely my new place to stay while in geneva.
Modern, clean room, freindly staff, very close to the town center. Parking expensive (chf 40/day), breakfast not included in the price
The Hotel Staff was friendly no
When you click on the executive delux rooms pictures you see a very nice terrace that overlook Geneva Lake, makes you so excited to see the room. at the check-in they tell you we're sorry we just have two rooms that overlooks the lake and they are not available. try


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World Running Short on Wine
(NEWSER) – A worldwide wine shortage? Technically speaking, it's already happened, reports Quartz. And what's more, things are on track to get worse. Stats compiled by Morgan Stanley Research show that the world fell 300 million cases short of demand last year, the biggest in-the-red number in half a century. The problem is rather simple despite the scale: Everyone is drinking more—especially the US and China—even as production is dropping.


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Hope I don't sound like a dick here but I'm a lhw semi pro. As of yesterday I'm 3-0. U also have the guy from gikou, Craig dick I think it is, last I heard he had a decent record at semi pro lhw. I know it ain't the most stack division but there are a few of us.
The Silverback.......Semi Pro Fighter 3-0.
Oooops.....my name is Dan Morgan btw.haha
The Silverback.......Semi Pro Fighter 3-0.
You don't sound like a dick, the point of this thread is to pick up on anyone I've missed. Cheers for all the extra names so far folks
Craig Dick is 5-0 Semi-pro MMA and 3-0 Muay Thai. He has been doing Muay Thai with Aberdeen MT.. He is no Longer with Team Jigoku and hasn't trained in MMA for a while now..
There's also a lhw that fights out of team fusion. Polish guy but I can't remember his name. Think he has a decent semi pro record aswell.
The Silverback.......Semi Pro Fighter 3-0.
Talking of Polish guys, what weight class is Gydnia?
oh aye and im a featherweight just so you know and have fought twice this year but not since the art of combat in march ,surely im stil counted as an active fighter
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I used the ndisgtk graphical front end to install my drivers .INF file. Once installed my card lite right up, without the extra terminal commands that where required with the Ubuntu 12.04. I liiike it!
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Watch Fans Go Berserk in Seattle After Seahawks Super Bowl Win [VIDEO]
In grand tradition, the city of the winning Super Bowl team celebrated by rioting, looting, and destroying private property.
Seattle, the Seahawks WON! Why all the foolishness? Check out video of fans going berserk following the good news.


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Part III Implications of the expanded ETI discourse for SETI
|SETI: A Critical History is a copy of the following
PhD thesis, reproduced here with permission:
SETI's Scope
How the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Became Disconnected from New Ideas About Extraterrestrials
by Mark A. Sheridan
Drew University
May 2009
© 2009 by Mark A. Sheridan (email)
All rights reserved
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Opening quote
Some important events in the history of SETI
1. Introduction
Part I. Constructing SETI
2. SETI science
Greenbank3. SETI as popular science
ETI portraiture as a rhetorical site
Part II. Expanding the ETI discourse
4. The rehabilitation of "mind"
5. The Soviet critique of SETI
Differences in attitudes toward ETIs6. The evolutionists' critique of SETI
Dueling improbabilities7. The philosophers' critique of SETI
8. Plausible non-humanoid ETIs
ETIs with non-humanoid sensorial
>> Part III. Implications of the expanded ETI discourse for SETI
9. Reactions to the "nature"-based critiques
Project Cyclops10. Inflection
SETI's standing in the scientific community11. Evanescence
1993: annus horribilis12. Conclusion
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LAKEWOOD - Rethinking the type and size of housing allowed in Lakewood is one of the main issues going before the City Council Tuesday night.
The council will have a public hearing to consider an ordinance regarding Lakewood's housing element and the implementation of standard changes to its general plan. Every city is required to submit, every five years, the housing element of its general plan to the California Housing and Community Development Department for approval.
The department reviews the plans to confirm cities make significant efforts to increase the housing options for all income levels.
In 2010, the state approved the city's housing element, but directed the city to make changes in four categories.
Here are the changes the city will consider:
Large apartment complexes over 25,000 square feet will increase their density by one unit to 17.
Large single-family residential sites over 10,000 square feet will be allowed to add a second housing unit. The extra unit will have to meet certain city standards, such as having its own garage and fitting within setback requirements. Also, the unit will never be sold separately from the main house. This standard change will apply to 287 single-family properties.
Emergency shelters will be allowed if they meet certain criteria, such as having a security plan. The zoning for shelters will be limited to the city's small industrial area, south of Paramount Boulevard and Cover Street near Industry Avenue.
Single-room occupancy facilities, such as a motel converted into apartments, will be allowed. They will need approval from the Planning Commission and must receive a conditional-use permit. The facilities must be run by a non-profit group, have a security plan and be located in the same industrial area as the emergency shelters.
The council also will consider updating the city's regulations regarding guest quarters on properties. Guest quarters will need a conditional-use permit from the Planning Commission and will have to be limited to 500 square feet, including 80 square feet for a bathroom. Cooking facilities are prohibited, and garages aren't required.
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What: Lakewood City Council
When: 7:30 tonight
Where: City Council Chambers, 5000 Clark Ave., Lakewood
More: Also broadcast live on CityTV Channel 31 and at www.lakewoodcity.org


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PHOTO: Kim Kardashian flaunts her best assetts on Instagram
Kim Kardashian says she's "getting right for the new year."
She's also flaunting what she's got.
On Saturday, the reality star took to Instagram to show off her ample cleavage, toned abs, and buxom bottom in a pair of selfies.
Kardashian, dressed in workout clothes and no makeup, was joined by pal Blac Chyna, who also gave the camera a good look at her best, uh, assets.
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Our purpose is to support University departments by providing the goods and services necessary for educational, research and public service missions. To accomplish this mission, the Purchasing Office issues solicitations, maintains contracts and assists departments in all procurement matters. We welcome your comments and suggestions and look forward to working with you.
To view posted procurement card transactions, visit South Carolina's Controller General Monthly Charge Card Usage website.
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Everybody is freaking out about figure skating scores
(NEWSER) – Russia's Adelina Sotnikova pulled off a huge upset to win Olympic gold in women's figure skating yesterday, bumping defending champ and favorite Yuna Kim of South Korea to second place—and the world is not taking it well. American skater Ashley Wagner, who'sdefinitely not afraid to express her feelings, sums up the problem as most people see it: "I saw a lot of very nice, decent landings [from Kim]," she said, whereas Sotnikova botched a landing, NBC News reports. "People don't want to watch a sport where you watch people fall down and somehow score above someone who goes clean," Wagner continues. Part of the problem: As NBC puts it, figure skating's scoring system "is harder to understand than the theory of relativity," and anonymous judging doesn't help.
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ROCK HILL, S.C. - Brevard College's Jonathan Whitson has been named the South Atlantic Conference men's basketball Player of the Week for the week ending January 17, 2010.
Whitson, a senior forward from Clyde, N.C. (Pisgah HS), led the Tornados to a 2-1 week, averaging 26 points, 10 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game while connecting on 62.2 percent (28-45) of his field goal attempts and 83.3 percent (21-24) of his free throw attempts, including setting a Brevard College record for most consecutive free throws made in a game.
Whitson opened the week with a 27 points, nine rebound performance against Truett-McConnell College on the road, playing only 23 minutes in the contest. On Wednesday at Catawba, Whitson recorded his fourth double-double of the season with 21 points and 11 rebounds, connecting on 60 percent (9-15) of his attempts from the floor and was 3-4 from the free throw line. The Preseason All-SAC selection also dished out two assists in the loss.
On Saturday, Whitson scored 30 points and pulled down 10 rebounds for his fifth double-double of the season, going 8-14 from the floor and setting a Brevard College record for consecutive free throws made in one game, hitting his first 14 as the Tornados held on for the 88-87 win in Cuddy Arena.
On the season, Whitson is ranked in the top 10 in the South Atlantic Conference scoring, rebounding, free throw percentage and blocked shots and is the Brevard College all-time leader in points scored over his career with 1,764.


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CLAREMONT -- The Claremont City Council approved elimination of an inclusionary housing requirement for rental housing property Tuesday because affordable rental housing can't be required in newly created rental developments that receive no help or incentives from local government.
The council approved the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance item at its regular city council meeting at the City Council Chambers, 225 W. Second St.
Brian Desatnik, director of community development for Claremont, said a recent California Court of Appeals case found the rental housing requirement and in-lieu fees based on the requirements violated a state law governing rent control.
Besides the rental housing item, council members voted to replace a long-term covenant requirement, which is when the city requires units to be affordable long-term, with a principal recapture and equity sharing agreement.
The recapture and equity sharing agreement, Desatnik said, is when apartment units are sold at market rate with the city recapturing the original principal and sharing a percentage of the equity appreciation.
Mayor Opanyi Nasiali asked if the change would result in a decrease of affordable housing.
"I don't believe it will result in a decrease," Desatnik said.


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Hmmmm, if your naturally a good fighter then im sure doing this wouldnt really matter. There will be aspects of a semi contact style you can implement without going to a muay thai club or whatever it is. The movement for one would be essential, the habit of getting in, closing the distance and throwing the shots you want then moving back out of range very quickly could work wonders with the right fighter.
A great example of how well semi contact or 'points' can be taken across would be watching Raymond Daniels in the points fighting competitions then watching him in the WCL. A good talented fighter in his own right and martial art style like him has done it fantastically. Its all about how well you can adapt situations and use what you have learnt IMO.
If you can adapt a style and take bits from each art then there is no better nor worse to do.. unless your taking up some sort of martial art that isnt really combat orientated.


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Hi ladies,
I hope you are all feeling well : ) I am Jennifer and I have a six month old son ... and I am a proud single mama! I went through the entire pregnancy without the support of my son's father. Since giving birth I have realized that there are a lot of single women going through their pregnancy without the help of the baby daddy. While I was pregant I looked EVERYWHERE to try and find a book for single pregnant woman and couldn't find any information. I found this very curious. There are so many single moms out there ... why isn't there more information. .... So I have decided to go back to school as a sociology major to "study" single moms and soon to be moms.
The first step is conducting a little research.
I am hoping a few of you might be interested in letting me ask you a few questions about your pregnancy experience.
If you are interested in helping me out just let me know.
I'm so excited to start this journey : )


text: STV provided comprehensive architectural and engineering services for a Combined Arms Collective Training Facility (CACTF) at Fort Dix under a design-build contract. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers required the facility to implement Army Reserve training. The CACTF consists of nine primary training facilities and five support buildings. The primary facilities include a one-story warehouse, a two-story office building, a service station, a three-story hotel, a one-story bank, a church and a jail. In addition to architectural and interior design services, STV provided civil, electrical, structural, mechanical/HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and environmental engineering services for the project. The firm used Building Information Modeling to model structural as well as architectural systems for the 14 buildings.


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Event Type: Storytimes
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Date: 6/11/2014
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A lively story and music session for preschoolers with great picture books, action songs, rhymes, and dancing with scarves or a parachute. Suggested for ages 3 and up. Caregivers attend with ages 2 and under.
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WATCH: Reporter Faceplants on Ice Skates
Minnesota-based Fox 9 reporter M.A. Rosko took a spill while skatign backwards live on air yesterday. Fox 9 news was doing a story at the John Rose Oval, an outdoor icerink in Roseville, MN, reporting on the return of outdoor rinks. The clip went viral after popular sports blog Deadspin posted the video on their website.
Rosko jokingly wrote on her Facebook page, "Great. Now I'm known as 'that clumsy MPLS reporter.' Wait, everyone who watches Fox 9 already knew that."
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Judge orders newspaper to name online commenters
(NEWSER) – A judge in New Orleans has given the Times-Picayune website 10 days to turn over the identities of two online commenters, reports Politico. The judge agreed to the request by the lawyer for Stacey Jackson, former head of the New Orleans Affordable Homeownership program who is facing federal charges of corruption. Jackson's legal team apparently thinks the anonymous commenters were federal attorneys who posted comments about Jackson and her case on NOLA.com, possibly to pressure suspects into cooperating with them, reports AP.


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PLANO, TX -- Coca-Cola Co. agreed to pay $715 million for the rights to distribute some of Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc.'s most popular brands. The deal will commence on completion of Coca-Cola' proposed acquisition of Coca-Cola Enterprises' North American bottling business.
As part of the agreement, Dr Pepper and Diet Dr Pepper will be the only non-Coke brands included in the beverage giant's new high-tech Freestyle machine, a touchscreen fountain dispenser that offers more than 100 different flavors. DPS values that placement at $115 million to $135 million, sweetening the deal. Atlanta-based Coke will also offer Dr Pepper beverages in local fountain accounts currently serviced by CCE.
The agreements, which have an initial term of 20 years, allow Coca-Cola to distribute Dr Pepper nationwide and Canada Dry in the Northeast, where the brands are currently distributed by CCE. Coca-Cola will continue to distribute Canada Dry, C'Plus and Schweppes in Canada.
In certain U.S. markets where it has a manufacturing and distribution footprint, DPS will begin selling Squirt, Canada Dry, Schweppes and Cactus Cooler, which are currently sold by CCE.
Dr Pepper's unique bottling arrangement relies on distribution by rivals Coke and Pepsi for most of its sales volume. Dr Pepper renegotiated its distribution contracts with Coca-Cola and PepsiCo Inc. after both companies agreed to buy bottlers. PepsiCo paid $900 million this year for 20-year rights to distribute some Dr Pepper drinks.


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Ok lurkers (Lincoln), give it up this time and give me a hand.... PLEASE!!!
Cowpatty is not in Slackware's pgktool and there is no "Howto" on it.
I need to remove Cowpatty 4.2, install 4.6 and apply the patch. I looked under Slapt-get (and Gslapt) and Fastrack and I Googled.
4 tries to find out how to do this. Cowpatty was not installed as a package I take it as there is no log for it in /var/log? I have the new .tgz file. Do I drop it in the /pentest/wireless folder and do installpkg <file name>?
Slackware is different than other Linux distros... confusing terms for a not-so-new- newbie.
I can't use BT4 on this system as it only has 512k ram.
I tried to help myself, I've met the criteria for begging. 1 1/2 hours of pain is enough. Football is on. Please help! I don't know how to turn that web page of text into a patch.
Links will work, simple terms work to. Don't worry no follow up threads (maybe one follow up question).
I'm giving a lecture to about 12 seniors on Wed about wireless security and Linux and I need to get BT3 in tip top shape.
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One of my all time favorite modern cat products is the Sweet Loungefrom Marmalade Pet Care. And it's not just my favorite, but the cats absolutely adore it as well. It is almost constantly in use — for both scratching and lounging — and it has held up incredibly well. We've had ours for a couple of years now and it shows some wear, as you would expect with corrugated cardboard, but it's still beautiful. And you can even flip it over to get double use out of this particular design. (I have a little confession, I keep one good side for when company comes over, and the other side is for everyday use.)
If you've been eyeing the Sweet Lounge, this is your time to buy. Amazon just reduced the price from $159 to $119.99 and it qualifies for free Super Saver shipping. These are going to go fast at this price!
Marmalade Pet Care is offering a free Sweet Lounge to one lucky reader! To enter, please leave a comment on this post. The winner will be chosen in a random drawing on July 29. One entry per person. This giveaway includes free shipping to the contiguous United States (excluding Alaska & Hawaii).


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Im Like Royce Gracie In The Pride Gp After Fighting Takada. This Is My House. Duchman Takeover, My Bjj Takes Over
Im Like Royce Gracie In The Pride Gp After Fighting Takada. This Is My House. Duchman Takeover, My Bjj Takes Over
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BJJ sucks dude. It's for gays.
Get yourself some karate and you might make an impact.
Upload a video of you walking around like Corey saying 'this is my home and this is my zone' and it is yours
"When you're not training; somebody else is training to kick your ass."
Part of Team Savage. Trained by Alex 'The Boy' Owen:
this is my church, this is where i heal my hurts
Genetically Different.
There should be an election with youtube speaches etc of why you'd be the best at the job!
I thought it was Enoue who was all "This is my home - and if you try and enter my home... I'm gonna KICK yourrrrr azzzz"
"Awww, so you lost darling - but it's the taking part that counts" My Mum... thanks for nothing Mum.
I though Royce said it in the build up to the Hughes fights?
"This ees my house, I beeld eet"
This is what I have on my tape:
Home by Smantha Micelli
Home...what makes a house a home?
An island range, an indoor grill
Oh, what a thrill
A stepsaver kitchen
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Thursday, February 7, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM (PST)
Event Details
- 5 – 6PM Networking, appetizers, wine and demo tables. Vote for top startups.
- 6:15-7:15 Top 5 startups are announced to pitch to a distinguished panel of VCs
- 7:15-7:45 Q/A with Ajit Deshpande of Opus Capital
- 7:45-8:30 Networking, dessert and more wine!
PeopleConnect is excited to announce their next event PitchForce, taking place Thursday, February 7, 2013, from 5 PM-8:30 PM at RocketSpace (181 Fremont Street, SF, CA 94105).
PitchForce is a part of a series of monthly fund raising events for high tech, software, clean tech, medical device, biotech or medical diagnostic companies. Each month ten companies are chosen to participate in PitchForce. Presenting companies will each have a demo table and have the opportunity to meet and network with angels, VCs and guests during the first hour. Attendees will then vote for their favorite company and the top five will get to present to a distinguished panel of VCs. The panel then chooses who they feel is the most promising startup. The winner will get a meeting with our Sponsoring Venture Capitalist, Opus Capital for a full Pitch Session to the Opus team.
Here are the companies that have been accepted thus far to pitch.
Ajit Deshpande is a senior associate for Opus Capital, where he sources and evaluates investment opportunities and contributes business and technical assistance to portfolio companies.
Ajit is an MBA graduate from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and is a Kauffman Fellow, Class 17. Prior to business school, Ajit worked for eight years in engineering/operations roles in semiconductors and cleantech and recently had stints in internal corporate venturing, angel investing and technology investment banking. Immediately prior to joining Opus Capital, Ajit consulted with a startup in the cellular cloud access and network services space to help develop its go-to-market strategy in preparation for venture fundraising.
Ajit has a broad-based interest in the technology sector and is especially excited about new investment avenues being created by rapid strides in device connectivity, data computation, and storage.
When & Where
181 Fremont St
San Francisco,
Thursday, February 7, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM (PST)
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See Like A Designer, Think Like An Engineer
We want to help every child have a better understanding of how the world works. We know that teaching children to see like designers and think like engineers gives them the skills and confidence to change the world. Rokenbok STEM Education ultimately leads to more students having the curiosity, desire, and persistence to choose careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
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From Building Blocks to Programmable Robotics
Rokenbok is a single, continuous system of reusable materials carefully organized into Mobile STEM Labs. Students start with building blocks and, at each stage in their STEM journey, add new engineering elements and design challenges all the way through programmable robotics. Students start with fundamentals like how to make things strong and how to make things move. As students mature, they build on that foundation and explore: mechanical and structural engineering; Computer Aided Design and 3D Printing; the mechanical, programmable, and sensor driven aspects of robotics; and integrated STEM projects that explore professional design cycles.
Meet Our Mobile STEM Labs
Rokenbok Mobile STEM Labs are used across grade levels, moving easily from classroom to classroom, with curriculum available 24/7 for download from the K-12 STEM-Maker Curriculum Library. We often help Schools design a central Rokenbok Resource Center with a selection of Rokenbok Mobile STEM Labs to serve a wide range of grade levels and STEM subjects.
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Rokenbok's STEM-Maker Curriculum is an innovative approach combining foundational STEM content with the artistic "Design-Make-Play" approach used by experienced STEM educators. STEM-Maker curriculum emerged from collaboration with major research institutions and veteran STEM educators. At every grade-level, students gain both a deep comprehension of STEM content and accrue the hands-on experience needed to become creative problem solvers.
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Rokenbok is mentored STEM education. Much of our work is focused on designing the training and resources that help teachers become confident STEM mentors. From block play to design competitions, and robotics design to integrated STEM projects, Rokenbok is there to help teachers mentor students in meaningful "Design-Make-Play" experiences.
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Rokenbok Education is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Corporation
Rokenbok Education's Mission is to make STEM education:
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Rokenbok charges for its products and training, however substantial subsidies are available for schools and youth programs serving underserved students – those from low income households, minorities, and girls.
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Beyonce, Rihanna & more remember Maya Angelou
[PHOTOS: Remembering Maya Angelou]
World-renowned author and civil rights activist Dr. Maya Angelou passed away Wednesday at the age of 86.
[READ MORE: Renowned poet Maya Angelou dies]
Beyonce, Rihanna, Pharrell and more have taken to social media to pay tribute to the beloved poet.
Beyonce posted Maya Angelou's words on her Instagram account with the caption, "Still I rise, Maya Angelou, 1928."
She made us feel so safe, safe enough to trust her wisdom! Wisdom one can usually only acquire through experience! pic.twitter.com/iQeFAk3spQ
— Rihanna (@rihanna) May 28, 2014
Angel. #RIPMayaAngelou The first book I read as a teenager, "I know why the caged bird sings". Felt like we knew her pic.twitter.com/inHEh9zIhs
— Rihanna (@rihanna) May 28, 2014
Saddened by the news of Maya Angelou's passing. A brilliant woman who contributed so much to the world. Her light will be sorely missed.
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) May 28, 2014
Michelle and I join millions in remembering Maya Angelou, a storyteller whose voice convinced us we all have something to offer. -bo
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 28, 2014
Today the world lost one of it's greatest gifts. I'm sending love to the friends and family of Maya Angelou.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) May 28, 2014
Thank you, Maya, for your power, your politics, your poetry. We need you more than ever. Rest in peace.
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) May 28, 2014
"I've learned that you shouldn't go thru life w/ a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back." -Maya Angelou
— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) May 28, 2014
"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - RIP Maya Angelou
— KELENDRIA ROWLAND (@KELLYROWLAND) May 28, 2014
The world was a better place because Dr. Maya Angelou was in it. #RIPMaya http://t.co/O4F6460gS3 pic.twitter.com/j2nyPsRNqw"
— Queen Latifah Show (@qlshow) May 28, 2014
"If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be." Maya Angelou - who was utterly amazing.
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Contact: Peggy Binette 803-777-5400 email@example.com
A new program at the University of South Carolina's School of Law pairs law students with attorneys working on pro bono cases, reinforcing the school's culture of service and professionalism.
Called "Carolina Clerks: Pro Bono Clerks for Pro Bono Lawyers," the program provides second- and third-year law students valuable legal experience and also lends support to attorneys who volunteer their services to help clients unable to pay for services.
Law School Dean Robert Wilcox said Carolina Clerks brings an important dimension to students' legal education.
"When members of the public cannot afford the legal services they need, lawyers often step forward and offer their time for free," Wilcox said. "Carolina Clerks not only helps those lawyers help their clients, but it instills in our students an understanding of the importance of including voluntary service as a part of their professional lives."
Carolina Clerks will assist on research and in drafting documents. Students will not receive payment or course credit for their work and can do research only on pro bono cases.
"Public confidence in the legal system depends upon our having a system to which everyone has access, regardless of their ability to pay," Wilcox said. "Although our students are not yet licensed to provide legal services directly, they gain valuable insight into the practice of law while serving as clerks, and they provide an important service to the state."
Carolina Clerks is part of USC law's highly respected Pro Bono Program which, in addition to providing legal support services for numerous organizations, also includes general volunteer activities, such as sorting food at Harvest Hope Food Bank and tutoring students at Logan Elementary School.
Pamela Robinson, director of the school's Pro Bono Program, which celebrated 20 years earlier this year, says Carolina Clerks expands the program's offerings and deepens its commitment to making a difference.
"Carolina Clerks meshes nicely with existing goals of the Pro Bono Program and builds on a service we have offered for more than 20 years," Robinson said. "Our law students are already signing up and are excited about the opportunity to serve our community and gain first-hand experiences. In no time at all, the volunteer law clerks of today will be the next generation of pro bono lawyers."
South Carolina lawyers interested in working with law students in the Carolina Clerks program should contact Robinson at 803-777-3405 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com. For more information about Carolina Clerks and the School of Law Pro Bono Program visit the website: http://law.sc.edu/pro_bono/
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7 tips for buying the right mattress
You don't have to be among the roughly 70 million Americans with chronic sleep problems to dream about a new mattress, says Consumer Reports. Almost three out of four respondents to a recent industry survey believed a new bed would help them sleep better.
Here's what to consider as you shop:
• Don't buy in to firmness claims. About half of the mattresses proved softer than advertised in Consumer Reports' tests. And a firmer mattress isn't necessarily better for your back.
Instead, use Consumer Reports' Ratings scores for back and side support as a guide. Then try any mattress you're considering by lying on it for at least 10 minutes on each side, your back and your stomach, if that's how you sleep. More than 80 percent of subscribers who did so said they were still satisfied later.
• Check return policies. That's especially important at Costco and other retailers where you can't try out a mattress before buying. Costco's return policy is relatively generous and includes free pickup and return with no repacking needed. Many other major retailers hit you with pickup and restocking fees.
• Look for a label. Some, though not all, states require retailers include one that declares "all-new material," along with an alert if the mattress itself is used or was returned. Check with authorities in your state. And consider buying only tagged mattresses from trusted sellers.
• Don't buy solely by brand. Almost 13,000 subscribers in a separate survey found the Tempur-Pedic, Ikea, Original Mattress Factory, Noveform and Sleep Number brands to be the most comfortable, and the Sealy, Serta, Simmons and Stearns & Foster brands less so.
But as Consumer Reports' tests found, different models within the same brands can perform very differently. And though Sleep Number's $3,000 Innovation Series 18 topped Consumer Reports' tests, its research shows that its Classic C2 – recently advertised with a limited-time $699 price – differs notably in construction, with a much thinner foam layer.
• Weigh latex concerns. Many mattresses, even innerspring models, include latex-based foam layers that might concern those with latex allergies. Manufacturers often claim that their processing removes the protein allergens that can cause problems for allergy sufferers.
• Keep your old box spring if possible. You could save roughly $150 to $300 by using an old foundation if it isn't sagging or damaged. But you may need a new one if you're switching from innerspring to foam. Also be sure the mattress warranty doesn't require a new box spring, as some do.
• Shop during the holidays, and haggle. Huge markups and profit margins often let retailers lower prices by 50 percent or more, especially during major holidays. That also leaves plenty of room for haggling year-round. Roughly one-third of Consumer Reports' survey respondents slashed $185 or more off the price by doing just that.
Don't sabotage sleep
Sleep deprivation has been linked to weight gain, diabetes, heart disease, suppressed immune function and lower overall life expectancy.
If you aren't getting seven to eight hours of sleep each night, check these common culprits:
• Varying your bedtime. Love those late-night Saturdays? Staying up more than an hour later than usual can make it harder to fall asleep on Sunday – and harder to get up on Monday. Try to keep a consistent bedtime schedule, even on weekends.
• Watching the late, late, late show. The bright screens of the TV and e-books can fool your brain into thinking it's morning. Click both off an hour or so before bed.
• Drinking that extra cup of joe. Coffee or tea too late could keep you up all night. Opt for decaf coffee after 6 p.m., earlier if you're having trouble sleeping.
• Having one for the sack. Alcohol, which starts out as a mild sedative, becomes a stimulant as it's metabolized. Have that last cocktail at least 6 hours before bed if you have sleep problems.


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Katy Perry sued for $2 Million over endorsement deal
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Katy Perry isn't as popular as she was two years ago - at least according GHD, the beauty company that's looking to drop her from an endorsement deal.
According to "TMZ," the British hair care line has filed a two-million dollar preemptive lawsuit against the singer over some disagreements about the end of her contract. GHD says Perry's people threatened to sue after the the company decided against renewing her contract, which started in 2011.
Katy's side claims the star deserves the two-million dollars she was promised in an oral agreement before being dropped out of the blue. The company decided to strike first, asking the court to block the singer's camp from filing a lawsuit.
But Katy's rep says GHD's lawsuit is "an attempt to embarrass" Katy with "defamatory statements" and that they also plan to take legal action if the company doesn't pay up. They also say GHD is backing out of the deal over "an ownership change" that has nothing to do with Katy's star power.
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Attorney says police unhappy with investigation of Chris Lighty's death
The family of the late hip-hop executive Chris Lighty isn't satisfied by the New York Police Department's investigation of Lighty's death. Last year, Lighty was found dead with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. .
In a statement, attorney Scott Leemon says a private investigation shows the "NYPD did not do a thorough investigation into Chris' death." The investigation reportedly revealed that the Medical Examiner never tested Lighty's hands for gun shot residue.
Leemon also claims the gun found at the scene was not tested for DNA. Following the investigation, Leemon and Chris' mother Jessica Brooks are urging the Bronx County District Attorney's office to launch a formal investigation into Lighty's death.
To get the attention of the Bronx District Attorney, Brooks asks "everyone interested in justice" to sign an online petition calling for that investigation.
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