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Mexican Stack-Up #RSC
Recipe by breezermom
Ready, Set, Cook! Reynolds Wrap Contest Entry. This recipe combines traditional Mexican flavors and creates a fun "stack up" meal. It uses Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil to steam off the skin of the poblano pepper, as well as tent the dish while baking. This can be served as a main dish casserole or a yummy appetizer if sliced into small pieces.....great football food. Six servings as a main dish casserole or 12-15 appetizer sizes. If you like things hotter, add some diced jalapenos and garnish with jalapenos as well. Enjoy!
Top Review by Muffin Goddess
This was a great movie-night dinner! Quick to make, filling and tasty. I loved the cream cheese in the meat mixture, and DH loved that it had corn tortillas instead of the typical flour ones. Sorry, I didn't get a photo because DH wanted to eat this while it was still all hot and melty (and he wanted to start the movie, lol). Definitely a keeper for Tex-Mex nights, thanks for posting!
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 1 poblano pepper
- Reynolds Wrap Foil
- 29.58 ml olive oil
- 4 green onions, sliced thinly
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 680.38 g ground beef
- 51.76-59.16 ml taco seasoning mix, to your taste
- 0.25 ml cayenne pepper
- 236.59 ml canned black beans, drained
- 158.51 ml corn kernel, fresh
- 226.79 g cream cheese, room temperature
- 78.07 ml chicken stock
- 29.58 ml chives
- 14.79 ml fresh cilantro, chopped
- salt and pepper
- 8 corn tortillas
- 354.88 ml sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 354.88 ml monterey jack cheese, grated
- sour cream
- green onion, sliced
- black olives, sliced
- jalapeno, sliced
Directions See How It's Made
- Preheat broiler to high broil. Set the rack 6 inches from the heating element. Place the poblano pepper on a baking sheet and broil for 4 minutes on each side, or until the skin is blistered and rising up.Watch closely so you don't scorch your pepper. Remove from the oven and place the poblano pepper on a sheet of Reynold's Wrap aluminum foil and wrap loosely to allow the pepper to steam for 10 minutes.
- Turn the broiler off and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Add the green onions and cook for 1 minute, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain all grease from the pan, using a paper towel to soak up any extra grease.
- While the onions and meat are cooking, remove the poblano from the Reynold's Wrap aluminum foil and let cool a bit. Peel the skin from the poblano and dice.
- Add the chicken stock, taco seasoning, cayenne pepper, diced poblano peppers, black beans, corn, cilantro, cream cheese and chives to the skillet. Cook while stirring until it is creamy. Taste and add salt and pepper as you feel is needed. Remove from heat.
- Choose a casserole dish that is at least 2 1/2 inches to 3 inches deep and can hold 2 stacks of 5 inch corn tortillas. Otherwise, you can make two separate casserole dishes. Spray with oil and place 2 corn tortillas (making 2 stacks!) in the casserole dish. Spread 1/4th of the meat mixture on top of the two tortillas. Top with 1/4 of the cheese. Repeat this step 3 times, ending with cheese.
- Loosely tent your casserole dish with Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil. Use no stick Reynolds Aluminum Foil if you are afraid your cheese will attach to the aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove the Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes. Let the dish sit for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!


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Singer Randy Travis in critical condition in Texas
July 10, 2013
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country music singer Randy Travis was in critical condition Monday night at a Texas hospital, a day after he was hospitalized for heart problems.
A news release from the singer's publicist says the 54-year-old Travis was admitted to the hospital Sunday in Dallas and was in critical condition Monday evening.
Travis was being treated for viral cardiomyopathy, a heart condition caused by a virus, according to his publicist, Kirt Webster.
The Mayo Clinic website says the disease weakens and enlarges the heart muscle, making it harder for the heart to pump blood and carry it to the rest of the body. It can lead to heart failure. Treatments range from medications and surgically implanted devices to heart transplants.
The illness is a continuation of a tough run for Travis after a handful of recent high-profile appearances, including a performance during the Country Music Association Festival's nightly concert series and George Jones' funeral.
Long a popular figure in country music, the North Carolina-born singer has been trying to put his life back together after a series of embarrassing public incidents involving alcohol.
Travis pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in January following his arrest last year when he was found naked after crashing his Pontiac Trans Am.
Travis was sentenced to two years of probation, fined $2,000 and given a 180-day suspended jail sentence. He was required to spend at least 30 days at an alcohol treatment facility and complete 100 hours of community service.
The multiple Grammy Award-winning singer rode his alternately mellow and majestic voice to stardom in the 1980s and '90s with hits like "Forever and Ever, Amen" and "Three Wooden Crosses."
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1. Re: Please help me on Jar filesEJP Jul 24, 2010 8:14 AM (in response to 843804)You want to read and write properties that are in the JAR file and you don't want to have a JAR file, you want to have an EXE.
You'll have to think more clearly than that.
2. Re: Please help me on Jar files793415 Jul 24, 2010 9:39 AM (in response to 843804)
..I need on eurgent help on jar file..<DWS>
I have considerable experience on the problems of distributing applications that have properties files that might be updated, as well as the efficacy of making .exe files.
But when I read your post again more carefully, I noticed the bit about it being urgent, and realized I was already too late. :(
In the future, I strongly recommend hiring a consultant for urgent projects. And of course, pay them an hourly rate that reflects your level of urgency.
Good luck with your project!
3. Re: Please help me on Jar files843804 Jul 26, 2010 9:28 AM (in response to 793415)Hi Friend
I hope forums is for urgent help..Sory if i wrote any mistakes and for my bad english .:(
Actually i have one application which writes and reads to a properties file.I want to make that application as a single jar or exe file,the thing is that i need only one file which should exceuted by double click .So if i deliver my application as a single jar or exe file ,the user will invoke the applciation by double clicking it.Can anybody help me with the same, and help me with the answer for the question "i have to create jar file or exe file?". I create a single jar file, bt i am not able to write to the properties file.Can anybody help please...
Thanks in Advance
4. Re: Please help me on Jar filesEJP Jul 26, 2010 10:27 AM (in response to 843804)You can't do this. It's impossible. If you want to write to the .properties file you have to put it outside the JAR file. Maybe you can deliver the default properties in the JAR file, and if the user changes it write a user-specific properties file to his user.dir directory. If that file exists, it is an override, otherwise use the defaults in the JAR file.
My only comment regarding converting a JAR file to a executable is 'don't'. There is nothing to be gained and an enormous amount to be lost.
5. Re: Please help me on Jar files843804 Jul 26, 2010 11:08 AM (in response to EJP)Hi friend ,so what u mean to say i cant deliver it as a single jar file or exe file including the properties file.So is there any way to deliver it as a single file,or instead of storing the values in properties file,can i store it anywhere in the applciation .I dont know i m just asking,as it is requirement now.My requirement is that the application should be single exe or jar file and nothing can be copied into the user syatem other than the exe file.
Please suggest me any other best thing ..Hope ur suggestion helps..
Thanks in Advance
6. Re: Please help me on Jar filesEJP Jul 26, 2010 11:15 AM (in response to 843804)
Hi friendI am not your friend. I am a guy on a forum.
so what u mean to say i cant deliver it as a single jar file or exe file including the properties file.Don't tell me what I mean to say. I know what I mean to say. I already said it. And that's not it. Please read what I actually wrote, not your mangled miscomprehension of it.
So is there any way to deliver it as a single fileI've answered that. No.
or instead of storing the values in properties file,can i store it anywhere in the applciation.That's meaningless but I have provided you with a solution. Is there something wrong with it? or possibly something you don't understand about it?
My requirement is that the application should be single exe or jar file and nothing can be copied into the user syatem other than the exe file.Then your requirement will have to be revised. Both JAR files and exe files are read-only.
Please suggest me any other best thing ..Hope ur suggestion helps.My suggestion should already have helped.
It is extremely tiresome to have provided a complete workable solution and have the recipient behave as though he hasn't even read it.
7. Re: Please help me on Jar files843804 Jul 26, 2010 11:27 AM (in response to EJP)Hi
First of all ,thanks a lot for ur valuable information and for finding the time for replying , I have got the same solution that you have mentioned above from other source and also i have read ur solution clearly and meaningfully.I just want to know like is there anybody who have different idea or who somebody has done something like this...Hope not only the one person sees and replys this forum ..So please use this forum for sharing ur valuable information and great ideas and not for getting irritated ....I am sorry for any inconvenience caused by me .
8. Re: Please help me on Jar files793415 Jul 26, 2010 12:32 PM (in response to 843804)
I hope forums is for urgent help..No, they are not. Searching forums might provide urgent help, or as I mentioned before, hiring a consultant.
..Sory if i wrote any mistakes and for my bad english .:(I do not mind bad English, but I do mind laziness. Your constant use of 'u' and 'ur' are not things likely to make me want to help you.
When you want my help, please do your best to [write well|http://catb.org/esr/faqs/smart-questions.html#writewell] *(<- link).*
But back to the technical problem. ejp provided a good solution back in [reply 4|http://forums.sun.com/thread.jspa?messageID=11025978#11025978] *(<- link).*
The only way I would tweak that solution is to put the properties file in a sub-directory of user.home based on the package name of the main class. That would help avoid name collisions between your app. and any other app. that might want to store (for example) user options.
I completely agree that it makes no sense to convert a Jar to a .exe.
On the other hand, if you can distribute from a web server and the application has a GUI, there is yet another option - [Java Web Start|http://java.sun.com/javase/technologies/desktop/javawebstart/index.jsp] *(<- link).*
JWS offers many nice features for the end user, and also provides the PersistenceService to allow the app. to store small amounts of data. Where it stores the data, I neither know nor care, just so long as it available to the app. the next time it runs. Here is a small [demo. of the PersistenceService|http://pscode.org/jws/api.html#ps] *(<- link).*
I would have provided that information around two days ago, when you first asked, but I was busy helping people who did not think their problem was more urgent than that of other people.
And no, I am not your friend either, just another guy on a forum.
9. Re: Please help me on Jar filesEJP Jul 26, 2010 1:21 PM (in response to 843804)The inconvenience is yours. Wasting time when the question has been answered. I'm used to it, I've been on the Internet for about 20 years, and Usenet before that. The point is, what is the point of asking a question if you don't read the answers? But you're not the first and you won't be the last.


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Table Of Contents
Highly Available Call-Processing Support
Field Manageable and Serviceable
Technical Specifications for the
Cisco SPE 310
Data Sheet
The Cisco System Processing
Engine 310 (SPE 310)
Scaleable and Versatile
Application Server
The Cisco Integrated Communications System (ICS) 7750 brings the benefits of converged IP services to midmarket businesses and enterprise branch offices. The ICS 7750 is a versatile IP telephony and services solution that helps businesses harness the power of the Internet through converged applications enabling them to anticipate and respond
to customer needs more efficiently. Call processing, voice applications and multiservice
IP routing are integrated within the system chassis to deliver true convergence while enhancing system manageability. The modular system architecture enables expansion of call processing, routing capacity, and IP services to deliver system availability and scalability. The ICS 7750 gives customers the flexibility to choose the optimal configuration for their business environment, and allows them to increase profitability through improved customer interactions.
Today, businesses demand Web-based communications solutions that provide the applications and functionality to help them manage, increase productivity, and grow, while servicing their customers. As more businesses take advantage of the Internet to reach their customers, they need a communications solution that can easily adapt to their application needs and grow as their businesses expand. The Cisco SPE 310, a component of the Cisco ICS 7750, gives businesses a versatile and scalable system-processing resource that hosts these critical converged and voice applications, putting customers in control of their business communications.
Figure 1
Cisco SPE 310
Product Description
The Cisco SPE 310 is an application server card that runs call-processing, system-management, and voice applications including voice mail, auto-attendant, unified messaging, interactive voice response, automatic call distribution, and Web-based contact-center applications. The Cisco SPE 310 card offers customers the flexibility to add support for a broad range of Web-based communications applications as their business and communications needs grow.
Each Cisco ICS 7750 contains an SPE 310 card that executes system software, including the
Cisco ICS System Manager and embedded fault-management services. Cisco CallManager, running on the SPE 310, delivers intelligent call-processing to support IP telephony services and applications in the ICS 7750. The SPE 310 also distributes the industry-proven Cisco IOS® Software to multiservice route processor (MRP) and analog station interface (ASI) cards to offer
coordinated IP routing and voice gateway services throughout the system.
Designed to meet different system needs, the Cisco SPE 310 card can be configured within the ICS 7750 chassis to support multiple applications and call-processing cluster configurations. The flexibility in the underlying Cisco AVVID (Architecture for Voice, Video and Integrated Data) technology allows the ICS 7750 to scale a single application like CallManager (with optional redundancy) to service a growing number of IP phone users, or to add new applications without affecting the performance of other existing applications and services in the ICS system.
In addition, applications running on the Cisco SPE 310 can be easily re-imaged, installed, and upgraded using an external USB CD-ROM drive and other software management tools. Upgrading applications is simplified even further using the Cisco image installation software tool. This tool enables users to upgrade and install bundles of software, including the Cisco ICS System Manager, Fault Management Module, Cisco Network Registrar® system, and Cisco IOS Software.
Overall, the Cisco SPE 310 card offers ICS 7750 customers a scalable and versatile approach to equip
their businesses with the IP telephony, messaging, and Web-based contact center solutions needed to succeed.
•Intelligent call-processing
•Integrated system management
•Real-time fault management
•Web-based communications applications
Key Features and Benefits
Versatile Application Support
Designed to support a range of applications including call-processing, system management, messaging, and Web-based contact center solutions.
System Scalability
New applications or additional service capacity can
be obtained by adding more SPE 310 cards.
Highly Available Call-Processing Support
The SPE 310 supports CallManager call-processing clustering to deliver a highly available call-processing solution.
Field Manageable and Serviceable
The interchangeable card slot design and USB CD-ROM drive support enable field access to re-image, install, and upgrade applications on the SPE 310 .
Service and Support Solutions
Cisco Service and Support Solutions are designed for one purpose—to ensure customer success by delivering a suite of proactive services. Delivered directly or through an ecosystem of best-of-breed service partners, Cisco Service and Support offerings provide presales network audit planning, design consulting, network implementation, operational support, and network optimization.
•Advanced Services enable you to plan, design,
build, implement, and optimize your solution for
rapid deployment and increased system stability
and availability.
•Technical Support Services provide the maintenance and troubleshooting you need to keep your solution operational.
By purchasing service and support with the Cisco ICS 7750 Integrated Communications System, customers can confidently deploy a converged network architecture using Cisco experience, expertise, and resources.
Technical Specifications for the
Cisco SPE 310
•Intel Pentium III 700 MHz CPU
•512 MB DRAM included with each card
•Two 168-pin DIMM slots to allow memory expansion up to 1.5 GB
•256 MB and 512 MB memory upgrade modules available
Operating System:
•Windows 2000 server
Service Ports:
•Two USB 1.1 ports for external USB CD-ROM drive
•One keyboard/mouse port
•One VGA port
Dimensions and Weight:
•Height: 10.5 in. (26.67 cm)
•Width: 1.6 in. (4.06 cm)
•Depth: 8.25 in. (20.96 cm), including ejector handle depth; 7.0 in. (17.78 cm) otherwise
•Weight: 2.06 lb (0.93 kg)
Power Requirements:
All voltages are DC.
•2.3A at +5V
•2.1A at +3.3V
•0.4A at +12V
•Negligible current at -12V
Power Dissipation:
Environmental Range:
•Acoustic noise: 43 dBA (under normal operating conditions)
•Temperature range: 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C)
•Altitude: 10,000 ft (3000 m)
•Relative humidity: 10 to 85%
•Shock: 0.69 m/s (27 in./sec)
•Vibration: 0.35 Grms from 3 to 500 Hz
•Temperature shock: -4 to 149° F (-20 to 65° C)
at 41° F (5° C) per minute
•Temperature range: -4 to 149° F (-20 to 65° C)
•Altitude: 5027 yds (4570 m)
•Relative humidity: 5 to 95%
•UL recognized per UL 1950 3rd edition
•C-UL per CSA C22.2 1950
•TUV Bauart per EN 60950
•EN 55022: 1998, Class B
•CISPR22: 1997, Class B
•CFR47, Part 15, Subpart B: 1995, Class B
•VCCI V: 3/97.04, Class B
•ICES003, Issue 3: 1998, Class B
•BSMI CNS13438: Class B
•EN 55024: 1998, ITE Immunity Standard
•IEC 1000-4-2: 1995, Immunity to electrostatic discharges
•IEC 1000-4-3: 1995, Immunity to radio frequency electromagnetic fields
•IEC 1000-4-4: 1995, Immunity to electrical fast transients
•IEC 1000-4-5: 1995, Immunity to power line transients (surges)
•IEC 1000-4-6: 1996, Immunity to radio frequency-induced conducted disturbances
•IEC 1000-4-8: 1995, Immunity to power frequency magnetic fields
•IEC 1000-4-11: 1995, Immunity to voltage dips, voltage variations, and short voltage interruptions


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It was on a Sunday morning in the breakfast room of San Francisco's Four Seasons Hotel that hedge fund legend
Wylie had arrived at midnight from Sydney and had been kept awake for a few hours by the wedding party. He had been sent by Fortescue Metals Group chief Andrew Forrest to extract the iron ore miner from the wrong side of one of the greatest trades in Australian corporate history: Cumming's hedge fund, Leucadia, owned an unsecured note that was paying a 4 per cent royalty on production at Fortescue's mines, costing the miner hundreds of millions of dollars a year. Leucadia paid just $US100 million for the note in 2006, when Fortescue was a little-known explorer; analysts were now valuing it at $US1.5 billion.
It was the third time in 18 months Cumming and Wylie had met. But this time Wylie had some extra bargaining power. The iron ore price was in a nosedive, casting a shadow over Fortescue's future, and its CFO Steve Pearce was about to refinance a huge secured debt facility that would put a long line of creditors ahead of Leucadia in a wind-up. Some crafty legal work from Fortescue's in-house counsel, Peter Houston (issuing royalty notes to Fortescue subsidiaries to dilute payments to Leucadia) had prompted Leucadia to sue. Fortescue used the lawsuit to lure Cumming to the negotiating table.
Wylie took a break from his $US18 omelet to explain the offer: Fortescue would buy the note back for $US665 million, but Leucadia would have to drop the litigation and retract all the nasty things it had said about Forrest in court. He gave an inscrutable Cumming 24 hours to respond.If Cumming registered interested, there was no twitch of his eyebrow to show it.
Within an hour the meeting was over and Wylie flew to Los Angeles. At 4pm that afternoon, Cumming called Wylie to tell him he had a deal.


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Mamaison All-Suites Spa Hotel Pokrovka, Moscow
- Free WiFi and free parking
Main amenities
- 84 smoke-free guestrooms
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Full-service spa
- Indoor pool
- Breakfast available
- Health club
- 24-hour business center
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Front desk safe
- Free WiFi and free parking
For families
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Private bathroom
- Television
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
- Hair dryer
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- In Basmanny
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- St. Basil's Cathedral (1.5 mi / 2.3 km)
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- State Historical Museum (1.6 mi / 2.5 km)
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Mamaison All-Suites Spa Hotel Pokrovka, Moscow
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- Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Check-out time is noon
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- Minimum check-in age is 18
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- No cribs (infant beds)
- Pets not allowed
- Free WiFi in public areas
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- Free self parking
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- 24-hour room service
- Indoor pool
- Health club
- Full-service spa
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Spa tub
- Steam room
- Sauna
- 24-hour business center
- One meeting room
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Limo or Town Car service available
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- Luggage storage
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- ATM/banking
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- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
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- Private bathroom
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- Hair dryer
- Satellite TV channels
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The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
For transfers, guests must contact the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
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It was almost exactly a year ago when I was talking to an old childhood friend and she told me that she was getting married. My first instinct was to tell her, "DON'T DO IT!!" Listening to her talking about her wedding plans made me feel just a little bit sick to my stomach.
Um, yeah. Despite being blissfully happy in my relationship, I was still in that "bitter" phase from my marriage.
And here we are…one short year later. While I'm still not convinced that most people should, in fact, get married, I'm actually at a point where I would consider it for myself again.
I know. Crazy, huh?
It's come up in conversation with CBG many times in the last year. We're at a point where we are on the same page. We see marriage as part of our future together.CBG was mulling over similar issues on his blog recently, too.
(Of course, it might not necessarily be a traditional marriage, since relocating isn't something that either one of us can do anytime in the near future unless some unimaginable circumstances change for one of us. But that's a blog post all it's own.)
It's interesting how being crazy in love with someone can make you change your mind about something like marriage. I'm definitely not bitter anymore. I guess that just means that I'm focusing on life as it is now, rather than how it once was. Bitterness about the past is a waste of positive energy. Mistakes were made, lessons were learned. I need to remember to put those lessons to good use.
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Why does Beowulf ask Wiglaf to build him a tomb and call it Beowulf's tower?
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Beowulf wants the tall tower built at the edge of the water so that sailors can see it from a distance and remember his name. Thus Beowulf wishes to be remembered after his death. Also, as a man of the sea, he identifies with those who will come in their own journeys over the sea after his death. He wants the tower built so that "boats in the darkness / And mist, crossing the sea, will know it."
As recounted in "The Burning of Beowulf's Body," Beowulf's request is honored. The Geats build the tower "strong and tall," working on it for "ten long days." After Beowulf's monument is completed, the Geats seal his ashes within its walls and also bury the treasures won by Beowulf and Wiglaf. Once Beowulf's burial is complete, "twelve of the bravest Geats / Rode their horses around the tower, / Telling their sorrow . . . ."
In addition to the previous response, by burying the treasure within the tower a statement is being made about the cowardice of the men (besides Wiglaf) who flee rather than face the dragon. The king was expected to reward those who were loyal to him and, as Wiglaf points out to the men, their flight has disgraced them and their families. There will be no treasure to share. The tower becomes not only a monument to the greatness of Beowulf but also a reminder of the failure of his soldiers.
Remember too that to the people of this time, Fame is viewed as the thing most desired - the only thing that lasts beyond death. So this monument tower would also keep Beowulf's name and story in front of the people.


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Vulcan vs Google Case – Plaintiffs Denied Class Certification
In a case that is well over a year old, Vulcan Golf and other plaintiffs in the "Vulcan vs Google" case where handed a set back this week as the court denied their class certification. The court's decision can be found at this link on Docutek (pdf). DNN caught wind of this news through Eric Goldman's blog where he provides a summary of the the court's decision and it's implications.
" The court rejects class certification for the trademark infringement and Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act claims because the individual questions of fact predominate over the common questions of law." (more…)


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Page Six Claims Solange Knowles Attacked Jay-Z Over Rihanna
- Page Six has a big splashy story on Beyoncé and Jay Z's "crumbling" marriage, which claims the couple blew off Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's wedding because it was too gauche for their highnesses. "[Jay and Bey] are guarding like hell their status," said Page Six's source. "Beyoncé wasn't going to allow a Kardashian to socially climb her. And Jay didn't want Kanye with Kim — he thinks it's bad for business. I think Jay lost a little respect for Kanye there." (Kanye doesn't give a shit.) The gossip column also claims that Bey's sister Solange Knowles assaulted Jay in an elevator after the Met Ball because over suspicions he's sleeping with Rihanna. [Page Six]
- A creepy fan in London has been following around Lindsay Lohan, camping outside the restaurant where she likes to hang out, and asking her to sign marriage license applications with him. [Mirror UK]
- Piper Perabo married her "Covert Affairs" executive producer/director Stephen Kay this weekend in New York City. [US Weekly]
- If the "Fifty Shades Of Grey" trailer failed to give you a boner, go rent the 2002 Maggie Gyllenhaal/James Spader film, "Secretary." [Buzzfeed]
- It pays to have Victoria Beckham as a friend: she gifted Kate Middleton a $$$ pair of Christian Louboutin boots. [Daily Mail UK]
- Australian police are in trouble for jokingly handcuffing Lily Allen — at her request — while escorting her through the airport so she could take a picture. [TMZ]
- The Bass Coast Project, an electronica festival in British Columbia, is banning Native headdresses as costumes. [Vancouver Sun]
- Now you can buy your Essie nail polish out of a vending machine! [Glamour]
- Scheana Marie from "Vanderpump Rules" wed in California this weekend surrounded by reality stars. [US Weekly]
- Sarah Palin is starting her own subscription-only Internet "news channel." I'll stick with Hulu Plus, thanks. [USA Today]
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Colin and Veronica Dandy work together to prepare their boat for the start of the 2014 lobster season in area 27 which begins Tuesday. There are still a few boats at the wharf in Alder Point that aren't in the water.
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ALDER POINT — The start of the lobster season in area 27 from Bay St. Lawrence to Glace Bay has been pushed to Tuesday.
Setting day for about 540 fishermen was supposed to be Saturday, but because a lot of fishermen weren't ready, it was decided to set May 13.
Some fishermen are still waiting to get their boats launched and others are digging traps out of ice and snow.
"It's been a crazy spring," said Little River fisherman Merrill MacInnis. "We had to work together on this because we had people who weren't able to get to their traps or launch their boats."
He said fishermen in Little River are about 90 per cent ready.
"But in areas like Lingan, they are having trouble because the yards are full of mud and the boat haulers can't get in," MacInnis said. "It's a nightmare for some of the boat haulers. That's the biggest issue, some of the boats aren't in the water."
MacInnis added that 10 days ago some fishermen had traps that were buried three feet in the snow.
"We had some days at the wharf this week that it felt like February, it was dreadful. It was bad enough being on the land, but when you are out on the deck of the boat it isn't so easy to take shelter. You are also bundled up making it difficult to get around and that creates a safety concern."
As of Thursday, he knew of about 70 boats still to go in the water.
"There are three operators that offer boat hauling services and that was from just one," he said. "The boat operators are working 16 and 18 hours a day to try and accommodate everyone and get their boats in the water, but there is only so much they can do. Something that should take 20 minutes is taking two hours."
MacInnis had to use his tractor to haul one of the trucks out of the mud.
"Most of us are ready to go, but there are others in the district that still had their boats in the backyard. We are all in this together and hopefully if the reverse should happen and we are in a similar situation next year, those fishermen would do the same for us."
MacInnis said the general consensus among fishermen is to work together.
"That is the only way we are going to make any progress."
Fisherman Colin Dandy, who is the rep for the Alder Point Wharf, said as of Thursday there were still six boats that weren't in the water.
"A lot of the guys have their boats in and are busy doing last minute preparations. But there are some who are just starting to bring down their traps," Dandy said. "I couldn't go out and fish knowing there are guys still on shore. I figure by Tuesday ready or not, the season is a go. We all go out together."
It will take four trips for Dandy to set his traps.
"This place will be buzzing at 5 a.m. on Tuesday."
Bay St. Lawrence fisherman Fred Lawrence said their boats are in and ready to go.
"There are a few loose ends to take care of, but we are just waiting," Lawrence said. "This is not our first adverse weather, we are used to it."
Word around the wharf is that fishermen could get as high as $5 a pound for the lobster.


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I'm always pleased to see positive articles about Linux that appeare outside of the usual technology press. The NY Times takes a look at desktop Linux and offers a surprisingly positive view of it, along with suggestions for which distros to use. The article even mentions VirtualBox as a way to run Linux on Windows or OS X systems.
It may not be widely known, but Linux did revolutionize computing. If you own an Android phone or a Kindle e-reader, you are a Linux user. Linux is at the core of those popular devices and is found in a variety of other places, from the world's most powerful supercomputers down to the tiny Raspberry Pi device that is a favorite among electronics hobbyists.
But Linux has had less success in personal computers. Fewer than 2 percent of desktop or laptop computers run it, according to a survey by Net Applications. That could be because for the bulk of Windows and Mac users, switching entirely to Linux probably does not make sense. But exploring Linux could still be worth the time for those looking for a proven, low-cost alternative to the two mainstream operating systems.More at NY Times
I found the article to be surprisingly good, given that it wasn't in a Linux-oriented publication. It covers the usual suspects in terms of Linux distributions, but also offers links for Slackware, Arch, and Zorin. It's nice to see desktop Linux getting attention from a prominent publication like the NY Times.
Technology experts who don't understand Linux
On the flip side of Linux coverage, Datamation examines why some technology journalists don't really understand Linux.
My suggestion to those who read or watch media where "drive-by reviews" take place is to call them out on these practices. Unless the review or opinion is given by someone who "lives and breathes" the Linux desktop, realize that you're only getting part of the story. Until we stop giving credit to people who don't even run Linux full time, nothing is going to change and FUD (Fear Uncertainty and Doubt) will continue to flourish.
On the flip side, I hope that those who pump out these drive-by reviews will look at my suggestions, reach out to companies who provide a Linux installed computer out of the box and actually take Linux on the desktop a whole lot more seriously. Until this happens, it's going to be up to us to read Linux reviews with a heavily critical eye.More at Datamation
I'm not sure if Datamation would approve of the NY Times covering Linux, but I certainly do. I don't think you need to be a technology guru to understand or write about Linux. Quite often it's really a matter of using it and gaining enough experience to be able to appreciate all that Linux has to offer.


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2016 Navigation Map Update DIY for CIC models (2009+) Here
Just figured I'd pass on some info I obtained while attempting to update my '09 E93 iDrive navigation software recently. As you all probably know, from 2009 on the iDrive is now the CIC-based system (hard drive) and as such all of the official channels tell you that you have to bring the car to the dealer to have a map update performed. In 2010, I had to do this to update my maps from 2009 to 2010, at an out-the-door cost of $253 from my local dealer, and the car was there for two days. At the time, this was the only way to do it. Now, however, there are places out there to purchase what you need to do this upgrade yourself with a significant savings in both cost and convenience. Thanks to Technic and other members on the forum who provided some info and guidance.
In order to update your maps, you need two things: (1) a 3-disc DVD set containing the 2011 map data (BMW part #01990037287), and (2) a BMW Navigation Map Certificate, also commonly referred to as an FSC code (BMW part #65902181742). A couple notes about these part numbers--first, the 3-disc DVD set uses the same part number for both 2010 and 2011 maps so ask to make sure you are getting the 2011 map set if you are upgrading. I had the parts manager physically go locate the discs in inventory and visually verify that the discs were labelled 2011 before placing my order. I don't know if BMW will recycle this part number again for future years or not. Second, Tischer BMW originally believed they could order the FSC code but upon attempting to order same, they discovered the part numbers had been pulled from their system and they could not, in fact, order the FSC code. They claim BMW has since pulled this part number from all USA dealers as a part they can order for a customer (I cannot verify if this is true or not).
Okay, on with the update.
DISCLAIMER: As with any car modification, proceed at your own risk.
I had absolutely no issues with the procedure, even with a small hiccup (see below). Also, I have no affiliation with the vendors I mention in this DIY--they were simply the cheapest and most reputable at the time I needed to make my purchase--both were *awesome* to deal with and have great customer service. This doesn't mean it will be that way for everyone in the future. Again, proceed at your own risk.
1. Get the 2011 3-disc DVD Map Set. I ordered my discs from Tischer BMW online. I conversed with Jason, the Internet Parts manager, several times regarding the recycled map part number and also the availability/non-availability of FSC codes from them. As of 05/01/11, the 3-disc DVD map set cost $7.12 from their web site. You can't find the part by searching but if you put in the actual part number you will see it. Of course, since it was the only thing I ordered from Tischer, I got whacked with a $4.95 "handling fee" and $14.95 for standard UPS ground shipping--both which I consider exorbitant--for a grand total of $27.02 to my door. If you get them through Tischer, I recommend doing so when you place an order for something else and your shipping cost should be divided out over multiple items making it more reasonable.
2. Get the BMW Navigation Map Certificate (FSC code). Since Tischer could not obtain this for me, I shopped elsewhere. When I did the upgrade in March 2010, the cost at my local dealer for the FSC code was $229. When I called my dealer this year I was told that the list price for the code is now $343, but he would give me the BMW CCA discount which would bring it to $310. They wouldn't sell it to me directly though--only if I had the dealer do the upgrade, and they would also charge $60 in labor for the install, so after tax it would be just over $380 out the door. Calling around to other dealers I had several others quote the $343 price and no one would sell it directly to me. Enter BMWRetrofit.com. I saw them posting in another forum that they could obtain USA FSC codes directly for customers. They are located in Canada, and as of 05/01/11, they charged $200 CAD, which as of my purchase worked out to $208.74 US. My CC company charged me $6.26 for a foreign exchange fee, for a total of $215 for the code. Within 48 hours, I received an email from BMWRetrofit with an attached one-page .PDF of my BMW Navigation Map Certificate containing my unique 20-digit FSC code. For those that don't know, FSC codes are generated using your car's unique VIN so it can only be used on your car (BMW's way to avoid piracy). You do have to email BMWRetrofit your VIN after your payment so they can get the code. I will say BMWRetrofit was awesome to deal with.
3. Prep the car. The update process takes just over two hours to complete start to finish, and needs to be done with the car either running or the ignition in the on position. If the car is not running, this will drain the battery so you need to have the car tethered to a DC power source. I don't know if a battery tender would suffice (very low amperage), but a standard battery charger certainly will. I connected up the alligator clips to the terminals under the hood, set the charger for 10amps, and plugged it in. I had no power problems and no battery drain. Once the power source is set, you need to have the ignition on. Press the start button twice but DON'T put your foot on the brake. This will turn on the ignition. If you press the start button only once, you put the car in "radio ready" mode which turns on the radio/iDrive. The problem with this mode is the car will go to sleep after 20 minutes and shut off your update. So definitely keep it with the ignition on.
4. Insert the first disc. It will automatically load the update program and tell you it's about to start the update and you select OK. It will then prompt you to enter in your activation (FSC) code using the iDrive wheel. Once you enter the code and select OK it will start the process. You can watch the status bar slowly crawl along as it proceeds.
5. Insert the second disc. When the first disc is done, it will prompt you for disc 2. It will not automatically eject it from the drive so you need to press eject to remove the disc, then insert disc 2. You can watch the status bar slowly crawl along as it proceeds.
6. Insert the third disc. When the second disc is done, it will prompt you for disc 3. It will not automatically eject it from the drive so you need to press eject to remove the disc, then insert disc 3. You can watch the status bar slowly crawl along as it proceeds.
7. Reboot the iDrive system. When the third disc is complete, it will tell you it is done and will then say it needs to reboot the iDrive system. Select Reboot/OK and the system will automatically reboot and your update is complete. Eject the third disc. Store the disc set with your BMW Navigation Map Certificate in case you ever have to reinstall it.
Once you are done, if you go into the Options menu in the navigation system, under Navigation Version, you will see:
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Road Map North America Premium 2011
A couple final notes about the update:
1. I've heard rumors that you need to have a (relatively) recent ISTA/P firmware version in the car to do the update. I don't know if this is true or not, but I do know my car has 220.127.116.11.1 from March 2010 and I had no issues. There is no way for the layperson to check their firmware version without a specialty reader or a trip to the dealer. However, based on my experience I don't think it's an issue. As long as you have the CIC hard drive iDrive, this should work for you.
2. This update is for the map data and the POI (Points Of Interest) data only. There is no software/firmware upgrade, no new features added, and no bugs fixed/introduced. You would need an ISTA/P software update at the dealer for that, if needed. Rule of thumb: if you aren't having problems you don't need one.
3. This update can be down while you are using the car/driving, and can be interrupted and will (or should) pick up where it left off. I actually had to go somewhere while the update was still going on and I was driving down the road still using iDrive/radio/menus, etc. It even prompted me for the iDrive reboot and rebooted at the end of the update while the car was in motion without any issues. When I first started this update, I started with the car in "Radio Ready" mode and after 20 minutes it shut completely off and went to sleep. I turned the ignition back on and the update continued from where it left off.
4. At any time you can go to Navigation, hit the Option button and the last choice is a new temporary selection "View Navigation Update Status" and it will show you the current status.
So in summary, the CIC hard drive navigation map updates can definitely be done by you at home, and for a lot cheaper than at the dealer. My dealer was going to charge me $380 and I would have had to leave the car for the whole day. Total cost for the discs and the FSC code shipped to my door was $242.
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My First Job: Peter Berg
From an early age, writer and director Peter Berg was determined to prove the theory about the bird and the worm.
Berg entered the working world at the age of 13. Growing up in Mount Kisco, New York, Berg had heard about the Mount Kisco Country Club, and lived a mere three blocks from the club's golf course. So it came as no surprise to Berg's parents when he came home with news of gainful employment as a golf caddy.
The job came with no promises, as Berg quickly realized.
"I remember I always wanted to be the first caddy there in the morning. I would get there first and pick up trash and clean up the area, but I was also the first person the caddymaster, the guy in charge of deciding who goes out and when, saw. He would get me out first, it was the advantage of getting up early," said Berg.
An early finish meant another round caddying and more money.
"I could carry two rounds of golf, two bags in the morning, 18 holes each," said Berg.
He made $50 per day, sometimes up to $75 with tips.
"I saved it and put it in the bank," Berg said of his earned money.
Although he doesn't really enjoy the process of getting up, Berg understands its importance, especially in his present day life.
"There's something about 4:30 a.m., I just get more done in the morning. My mind is clean and clear and people don't bother me," said Berg.
Berg is currently filming "Bloodline" and is in post-production on "Lone Survivor."
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Featured Artists
At some of our quarterly Makeup Artists Socials we have had a professional Makeup Artist provide a 30 minute makeup demonstration during the social. This has been a great opportunity for us to share makeup tips and product information. Below are just a few of the Makeup Artists we have featured at our past Makeup Artists Socials:
Sheila McKenna, president and founder of Kett Cosmetics, is an industry veteran with over 20 years experience in makeup artistry. Her work has been seen in film, television, print, theatre and runway. In the year 2000, after hi-definition cameras forever elevated the standard of digital video, she developed a line of professional airbrush cosmetics. Relying on a hi-def camera as her microscope, she created Kett Cosmetics with the needs of the modern artist in mind. Kett's entire range was produced in the lab and tested in the studio in front of high-definition and digital cameras. To this day, Kett's airbrush and compressor system, known as the Kett Jett, is the only system in the world developed by makeup artists for makeup artists.
For over ten years, Kett Cosmetics has supplied the film and television industries with products able to stand up to the unforgiving lens of the high-definition camera. Today, Kett's line of highly effective airbrush foundations, liquid pigments and setting powders provide long-lasting, flawless coverage with the flexibility to create endless looks. And most importantly, Kett Cosmetics are created with the health of its wearers and the earth in mind—these products are vegan, and never tested on animals. Today Kett Cosmetics is globally recognized and considered an essential brand for professional artists, makeup academies, studios and television networks.
Stephen Moleski's meteoric rise in the makeup industry can be attributed to his notable body of work and A-list celebrity clients. His work in the film, music, television, fashion and glamour realms have paved an impressive career, contributing to his demand and stature Internationally, thus making him the go-to for celebrity glamour on every red carpet. A featured artist on multiple top-rated E! Network shows, Moleski is widely-credited as the means that firmly placed style queen Kim Kardashian on the beauty scene. His signature "smokey eye" has become synonymous with his name while his appearances on "Keeping up with the Kardashians", "E! News," "Girls Next Door," "Extra" and "The Insider" have made his face as recognizable as his talent. Stephen has also been named "Best Makeup Artist" By Jezebel, Atlantan Magazine and named "Top 100" Makeup Artist in the world by Shear TV.Moleski's clientele base is as varied and vast as his credits— America's Got Talent, Dancing with the Stars(US,AUS), Xfactor(AUS,US), American Idol, Vanity Fair, People, Details, FHM, Radar, Maxim, Playboy, Women's Health. Many others have all benefited from this his work. Stars such as Mel B., Nicole Scherzinger, Kim Kardashian, Julianne Hough, Adrienne Bailon, Nadja Bjorlin and Kim Zolciak have all become loyal clients and his biggest fans. Stephen currently is based out of Atlanta, GA. but available for travel.
Patrice is president and owner of Patrice G. Coleman Enterprises, a professional makeup artistry and image consulting company. She has been one of the nation's most highly sought after professional makeup and hair artists with extensive experience in film, television, stage and print media. Patrice served as head makeup artist for Tyler Perry Studios television shows for seven years and personal to Tyler Perry for 11 years. Attention to detail and ability to interpret creative concepts has afforded her the opportunity to work with a myriad of local, national, and international clients. Throughout her career Patrice has worked extensively in advertising with an impressive list of clients. Depth of experience and creativity has allowed Patrice to also work in the television and motion picture industries with over 50 movies to her credit ranging from independent films to major motion pictures. A woman of vision, passion, and determination, she created Patrice G. Coleman Enterprises to expand her reach in the delivery of signature services and products. She has established a team of highly trained professionals to represent her company. They work cohesively to provide services to clients that reach beyond expectation.
Patrice is also the creator and owner of DaBlot.
Besides being a working Professional Makeup Artist and Instructor, Kat Pfender (previously known as Kat Flynt) is also a Licensed Esthetician. Kat got her start applying makeup for an Atlanta area studio's Glamour Shoots in 1993. From there she began receiving requests to do bridal makeup and entire wedding parties. In 2002, after nine years of successfully proving her natural talent and self taught skills, she chose to continue her education and become a licensed Esthetician (Skin Care Specialist). Kat continues to enhance her God-given talent with ongoing education as well as guest teaching advanced makeup classes at several local Aesthetic and Cosmetology programs as an Independent Contractor. Her talents as a makeup artist were featured on the Atlanta television show "Home & Style" in 2006. Click here to view clip.
Kat specializes in media makeup (makeup for commercial photography, fashion shows, magazines, television commercials, television appearances, video productions, industrial videos, infomercials, news programs, advertising, catalogues, newspapers, brochures, etc...) as well as makeup for weddings and other special occasions and has been teaching advanced makeup classes since 2006. Click here to view portfolio and client list.
Eva Jane Bunkley has been a professional freelance makeup artist, based in the Atlanta area since 1993 and has worked in television for many years. Eva Jane earned her first two Emmy Awards for her work with 11Alive!/WXIA and Fox 5/WAGA. She also did makeup for the Emmy nominated, Judge Hatchett Show. She has a wide list of celebrity faces that her hands have had the privilege to touch, including President Jimmy Carter, Usher, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Tichina Arnold, Jennifer Holliday, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Charles S. Dutton, Cicely Tyson, Creflo, Taffi Dollar and many other.
Eva Jane is also the creator and owner of The Makeup Bullet.
Rosemary Kimble of EnRapturing Entertainment is a seasoned Body Artist specializing in Henna Tattoos and Face and Body Painting and has been working professionally for over 15 years. As well as body art, she has been creating one of a kind costume pieces since 1996 and at times her masks are seen to include hand painted details similar to her work with henna.
Her clients have included such prestigious companies as Cirque du Soleil, Cici's Pizza, Camel cigarettes, and Playboy among others. Her work has been featured on the covers of the New Orleans Gambit and the cover of Where Magazine's Mardi Gras Edition, as well as full page articles in Jezebel Magazine, Southern Woman and Women's Wear Daily. In 2005 her work and studio in New Orleans were highlighted in the HGTV show "Crafters Coast to Coast" in which she demonstrates the making of her fairy wings.
Rosemary uses no stencils to paint her designs and is known for her beautiful improvised art work. Her face and body paintings are created using the highest quality water based body paints. Her henna body art is just as beautiful, mixed from the world's best quality natural Rhajastani Indian henna.
Until Hurricane Katrina, she worked in Jackson Square New Orleans for seven years as the first Henna Artist to be licensed to work in the Square. Today her career takes her in travels across the US doing body art festivals, private events and parties. She has also had many years experience as an event planner. This year her latest project the Body Art Ball, premiers at Paris on Ponce on July 20th, featuring 15 of Atlanta's finest body artists and performers.
Max Currie has been with Norcostco Atlanta Costume for 12 years. Max graduated from Savannah College of Design in 2012. For Norcostco, Max has worked as a special FX artist gaining life experience through assisting professional makeup artists and designing various makeups for high school productions. Max has worked as a makeup consultant for Body Painting and SFX at ISSN. Most recently, Max has worked with Mehron cosmetics as an assistant makeup artist for Jason Coleman at various conferences and theatrical festivals.
Neema Ali is CEO & President of Kreating New Faces. She is currently "glamming" the faces of VH1 Love & Hip Hop Atlanta with NFGTV and Monami Productions. Neema has appeared in several magazines and e-zines from NuMode Magazine, Urban Socialites and ME: In Focus Magazine. Neema has over 15 years of experience in makeup and hair styling. She started off in high school creating her friends, family and co-workers faces as a hobby which now turned into her love and passion. Before starting her solo career she worked with companies such as MAC Cosmetics, Smashbox and Nars along with several production companies in Los Angeles and New York. She's a member of two elite agency's in Los Angeles—Hollywood Faces and Make Up Drama. Neema has also worked with several networks from CNN, CSPAN, NBC (Treasure Hunters reality show) and FOX (Ambush Make Over). She also worked LA Fashion Week Nordstrom St. John Runway Fall/Winter 2009 and New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010. Richi Rich Runway Show which was featured on the T.O Show, The Glam God Indashio (both for entertainer Jori Jordon), IMTA 2010 Fashion Show tribute to Alexander McQueen, New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2010 Edwing D'Angelo, Taylor Swift Tour 2011 Cover Girl Beauty Expert, Full Figure Fashion Week 2011, DC Fashion Week 2011, Christian Siriano Breast Cancer Awareness Charity Fashion Show. Neema is currently signed with Teknique Agency, a small boutique agency in New York. Visit www.KreatingNewFaces.com for more.
When Keitric Starks moved to Atlanta, GA from Arlington, TX, he quickly established a reputation for his makeup flair. While working as a freelance artist at several cosmetic companies (including Flori Roberts and Bobbi Brown), his turning point came when he met Sam Fine with Patti LaBelle at a local department store. When Keitric saw the anticipation and excitement in the women who were waiting to get their faces made over, he knew at that point that his mission was to transform women and their beauty from the inside out.
His first professional television makeup appearance was while working for CNN doing makeup for their on-air personalitites. Keitric has propelled himself as an independent entity in the makeup industry in the past 15 years. His extensive list of clients include Lisa Raye McCoy, Lynn Whitfield, Rick Fox, Kandi Burruss, Jesse Jackson, Gayle King, and Oprah Winfrey just to name a few. His distinguishing work can be seen in films as varied as Tyler Perry's For Colored Girls to the upcoming sequel to the Hunger Games.
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Deidra Hamilton
Deidra Hamilton, a licensed Esthetician and Makeup Artist, has professionally served in the beauty industry for over 12 years. Deidra's 10 year retail journey began at Parisian Eastdale Mall in Montgomery, AL as Counter Manager for Fashion Fair Cosmetics and later afforded the opportunity to transfer with Parisian to work for CHANEL Cosmetics at Phipps Plaza in Buckhead, GA. Her gift and her credentials to enhance natural beauty landed her as Makeup Artist for the "Diamonds and Pearls" pro-sports-wives gala at super bowl 2009 (Tampa, FL) and 2010 (Miami, FL). Deidra enjoys working the canvas of diverse cultures which has rewarded her a large multi-cultural clientele during her career. She believes that faith, confidence, whole beauty, along with a great business reputation can be the foundation for success. Deidra currently lives in Buckhead, the heart of Atlanta, and is a freelance artist with CHANEL Cosmetics, a member of Makeup Artists of Atlanta and a volunteer for the Beauty Becomes You Foundation.
Kimberly Crocker is a licensed Master Cosmetologist and well known Make-up artist in the Southeast. Kimberly made the move to Atlanta with a focus on fashion design and modeling in 1997. Her love for the Beauty and Entertainment industry have been a very influential part of her life. Over the past 17 years, Kimberly has worked with some of the top make-up artists throughout the country. Kimberly is proud to be an A-List member for Makeup Artists of Atlanta, where she also serves on the Leadership Team.
Kimberly's expertise in beauty make-up has landed her opportunities to work with top talent such as Entertainment Tonight's Co-Host Rocsi Diaz and from Bravo's -The New Atlanta Africa Miranda, just to name a few.
She currently is the official Hair/Make-up artist for Crocker Photo, working along side her husband Brandon Crocker (photographer). Kimberly is actively involved in many charitable organization such as Mental Health America, American Diabetes Association, Dress for Success and others throughout her community.
Dye Moore is creator and owner of Prima Donna Beauty and Makeup LLC. A natural at transforming the non-makeup wearer into a makeup lover, Dye combines more than 10 years of beauty and management experience as a makeup artist in the Atlanta area. Dye's love for creating angelic artwork started as a little girl helping her mom with Mary Kay events. After years of working independently as an makeup artist, Dye decided to go to school full time for skin care. She attended the International School of Skin and Nail Care in Atlanta and is a licensed esthetician in Georgia. She is certified in highlighting, contouring and bridal makeup, and known for accomplishing clean, natural-looking makeup. As a member of Makeup Artists of Atlanta, her work includes weddings, editorial, photo shoots and special occasion makeup.
Andrea's talent in the field of makeup artistry was first discovered in high school when she worked as a makeup artist for the school Drama Club. This led her to the local playhouse where she attended classes on stage make-up, acting and more. Andrea has been working as a professional Makeup Artist for over 20 years. After attending cosmetology school in 1997 she worked in a spa as a Manicurist and Makeup Artist, specializing in bridal and special occasion makeup. After moving from her hometown of Ohio to Georgia in 2000, Andrea began working in local spas as a Makeup Artist and Esthetician Apprentice. Through continuing education courses and mentoring studies she has fined tuned her skills in media makeup, including television, photography, editorial and fashion. Andrea has worked with many of Atlanta's top photographers and talent agencies. She has made up the faces of brides, models, celebrities and more. Andrea believes that every woman is beautiful and she has the tools, knowledge and talent to make that beauty shine.


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Stranded whales put to death in US
US marine experts have put down a group of pilot whales after they swam ashore for a third time, despite efforts to keep them at sea.
The animals were too ill, exhausted and distressed to return to the sea after they pushed ashore once more on a marshy, remote beach near Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
So the decision was made to put down the surviving members of the pod.
Local volunteers and holidaymakers had spent two days herding the whales to sea and trying to regulate their body temperature with wet blankets and sheets.
"After two days of trying to give these animals any opportunity we could, a decision was made by the veterinarians on site to euthanise those animals that weren't already dead," said New England Aquarium spokesman Tony LaCasse.
"It's probably one of the harder decisions that anyone can make," he added.
The whales, which were tagged, were found in shallow waters at Eastham, Cape Cod, on Monday.
About 15 whales died at the first beaching.
Early on Tuesday about 45 surviving whales beached again at Lieutenant Island.
Some of the whales died after the second beaching, and those that survived were sunburnt and blistered and clearly distressed - wailing to each other.
Rescuers turned them onto their stomachs to prevent them from suffocating before high tide.
But the 30 to 35 surviving whales swam ashore again on Tuesday afternoon.
According to Teri Frady, spokeswoman for the National Marine Fisheries Service, a total of 60 whales died, including those put to death.
Pilot whale pods become stranded fairly regularly as they are sociable animals and like to feed in coastal waters.
The Cape Cod region of Massachusetts is a common site for whale beachings as its curved peninsula can trap mammals attracted by its rich source of squid, sand eels and crustaceans which whales like to feed on.
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There have been a lot of fans all year long who have said the New York Yankees as an organization is better off without the services of Alex Rodriguez and they are best moving forward without him in pinstripes.
Those fans need to get an actual clue and a grip on reality because that is the furthest thing from the truth. The truth is, right now, the Yankees offense, which was kept to zero runs in 19 2/3 innings by the Cleveland Indians this weekend over the course of two games and would have been 20 if not for Jacoby Ellsbury's home run, looked as lifeless as it could.
And lets not talk about the Yankees scoring 10 runs against Cleveland on Friday night, the Yankees didn't score runs in six of the eight innings they played offense in; they had two innings of five runs a piece.
The Detroit Tigers series is a hard series to gauge offense in because three of the four pitchers they faced off against; Max Scherzer, David Price and Justin Verlander, are all the last three Cy Young Award winners and the fourth, Rick Porcello, has been extremely dominant this season. Even so, they still struggled to swing the bat and against the worst pitcher of the bunch in Porcello, managed one run against the New Jersey native.
Around this time last year, A-Rod was just coming back to the Yankees after spending the first four month of the season on the disabled list recovering from hip surgery and breathed new life into the Yankees offense which DESPERATELY needed another right-handed bat to help Alfonso Soriano; Derek Jeter was on the disabled list, as was Kevin Youkilis and Mark Teixeira, which is why A-Rod's return was huge.
A year later, Teixeira is in the lineup but deals with his aches and pains, Jeter is also healthy and has played as well as anyone can expect for a 40-year-old and Soriano has since been released after a terrible 2014 that lead to him first being benched and then cut loose (Youkilis is now in Japan and hurt over there as well.)
The newest additions; Carlos Beltran has dealt with aches and pains and is limited to DH duties because of his elbow; Brian McCann is currently on the disabled list from a concussion and Ellsbury has been healthy and playing well all year. Add in Chase Headley too, who has been a big help to the Yankees lineup. Stephen Drew is still trying to find his stroke after no spring training and not joining a team until June.
In less than 44 games last season, A-Rod had seven home runs and 19 RBI, but wore down because he, like Drew, had no spring training to get ready, just a handful of rehab games and eventually, his legs tired out. The Yankees also played him primarily at third base and because he was needed in the field, again, his legs wore down from not being properly ready for the grind of the everyday baseball schedule, which is why his average dropped down to .244, although that was better than every other option the Yankees trotted out at third base.
The Yankees are desperately trying to get back into the playoff race and have been one of the better teams since the All Star break at 14-9, but at some point, the offense needs to join the pitching staff that has worked really hard to keep the Yankees in the thick of the playoff race and on the heels of the Orioles in the division.
Now some might say the offensive drought is also due to the departure of Robinson Cano too, and while yes, the Yankees really miss Cano right now, they also struggled with him last year too and stumbled to the finish line, getting to 85 wins and missing the postseason for the second time since 2008. Notice though, when A-Rod is out of the lineup for the majority of the season in 2013 and 2014, the Yankees offense has been bad.
But go back to 2012 and beyond, even if A-Rod isn't the MVP slugger that he once was, he still deepens the lineup and still has the necessary power to be an effective bat in the lineup.
Next season, the Yankees will welcome A-Rod back into the fold and he'll either be a part-time third basemen or full-time DH to keep his legs fresh and bat in the lineup and with Jeter retiring, the Yankees could use A-Rod's star power, even if he's 39 going on 40 next year. A-Rod as a name still draws people's attention and with Jeter retiring, the Yankees will need to draw ticket sales; why not a returning A-Rod to spark that, even if it's from people who dislike him and want to see him fail; either way, they're still paying to get into the park.
If the Yankees fail to make the postseason for the second straight time, the fans can all send their thanks to Bud Selig for keeping a bat they could have used all year long out of the lineup all year long because of his crusade to look like a hero going into his retirement as MLB commissioner. Because right now, the offense that puts up zeroes against a lousy Cleveland team could have used A-Rod's bat pretty badly, just like they could have used him in the other six months of the season when they failed to generate offense.
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Oklahoma Cuts Funding For Planned Parenthood
- Oklahoma's Department of Health has cut funding to three Planned Parenthood clinics in the state which have received funding for 18 years. The department did not provide a reason for not renewing its contract for the Women Infant and Children program, which provides food vouchers, baby formula and health screenings for low-income women and their kids. I love it when people are so "pro-life" that they can justify cutting health services for babies. Planned Parenthood sources say the cuts are politically motivated. [Feminist.org]
- Author Jennifer Weiner confronts her own daughter about body-shaming after she hears her kid calling another little girl "fat." [Allure]
- New research on working parents found that women are "more realistic" about combining a family with a career. [Harvard Business Review]
- Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia says overturning Roe vs. Wade, the decision that legalized abortion in the United States, would be "absolutely easy." Of course, he was talking to a conservative audience so he was probably just telling them what they wanted to hear. [Think Progress]
- Feministing co-founder Jessica Valenti on why moms might want to stop saying "I'm a mother first." [The Nation]
- It has been 40 years since Wonder Woman graced the first-ever cover of Ms. magazine and she's still a feminist flashpoint. [Los Angeles Times]
- In honor of Banned Books Week, here is a look at how Toni Morrison's novel Beloved is taught in schools. [The Daily Beast]
- Gabby Sidibe, Octavia Spencer, and Tracee Ellis-Ross all had great quotes recently about all the work Hollywood still needs to do representing women of color. [Clutch Magazine]
- 10 women in craft beer you should know and follow. [Drink With The Wench]
- Morocco says the Women On Waves ship set to dock in international waters to provide Moroccan women abortions is illegal. The ship, which sails from the Netherlands, travels to countries where abortion is illegal and provides health care to women. [USA Today]
- How will a maternal health program in Tanzania, Africa, impact tens of thousands of women and children by 2016? [Red Orbit]
- Female tattoo artists are on the upswing. Here are a few of them you might want to meet! [Guardian UK]
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Montaigne swore by it and quoted it extensively in his Essays.
She gives no nods to the Humanists, like Montaigne, Francis Bacon, Erasmus, or Descartes.
A theory of this is suggested in the author's Montaigne and Shakespeare.
It was amazing how Montaigne sparkled and crackled when he was well lighted.
On the immense influence of Montaigne, compare Tennemann, vol.
He opened his Montaigne and read on very happily for half an hour.
She kept up her relation with the family of Montaigne, and went on a visit to them in Guyenne, where she remained fifteen months.
Since the time of Montaigne, a servant's portrait of his employer should always be distrusted.
The Essais were instantly welcomed, and few writers of the Renaissance had so instant and so vast a popularity as Montaigne.
Montaigne says that the sweetest perfume a woman can have, is to have none at all.


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Uncyclopedia:Pee Review/Decline
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edit Decline
This is my first article. I'm wondering. What do you think. --Nothing 04:19, 2 May 2008 (UTC)
|Well, it's not too bad for a first article, and I can see you did make an effort in the humour area, but ultimatley it lacks any really biting humour, because ultimatley it seems a little repetative and loose. The whole idea of literal 'decline' had potential, but got a bit bland after a while; maybe you could have spiced it up a little by, say, drawing a parallel with depression, or masturbation, or anything to which the theme of 'decline' could be applied-you can never have enough variety of content.
|Well, it's solid enough, I suppose, and your article makes a fairly good send-up of the dictionary definition of Decline, but ultimatley I don't think it's a great idea to start your career at Uncyclopedia with such an open-ended topic like this that's so very hard to manipulate in a truly humourous way. You had some good ideas here, but I don't think they were really developed to their full potential, and they were missing something. Like I said, perhaps you'd be a bit more comfortable with some narrower topics that don't require so many areas to be filled.
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|Dissapointing, mate. Not horrific by any means, but dissapointing. There were some rather careless errors (misspellings like "Basicly", fragments like "Cause getting out of a decline is hard", etc.) I know these look like small things, and in reality they are, but they really have a tendency to detract from the article, because they stand out. They're common errors that happen to most people, but pay a little more attention in that area and your stuff should come out fine. No complaints regarding formatting.
|Not bad, I suppose...that stair image is good and appropriate. On the other hand, that 'sidewards' picture could have been anything-perhaps you could have gone for something a bit more eye-catching and a bit less random than two old people in a dull room. Still, the images do help break the text, as images should.
|Averaged, as usual.
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|Ultimatley, you show promise here, but I think you should choose your topic more carefully next time. A few months of experience, and I'm sure you could conquer a topic like this. Good night and good luck!
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BREAKING NEWS: An Alice Springs Court has released Liam Jurrah on bail with a $3000 surety. The 23-year-old denied he was involved in a brawl that allegedly left a 35-year-old man with serious machete wounds to the heads. It is understood Jurrah is on a flight to Melbourne that is due to arrive later this afternoon, as a condition of his release. He must not contact any relatives nominated as a witness by the prosecution and must report to the Officer in Charge of police in Victoria. Jurrah has been charged with unlawfully causing serious harm and being armed with an offensive weapon at night. More here
AT THE end of 2010, a fight broke out in a town camp in Alice Springs, involving members of the Yuendumu football team.
One young man, who was stabbed in the leg, lost a great deal of blood and died. Three other members of the team were imprisoned, one for manslaughter, two for assault.
That meant the matter had been dealt with according to white law, but by black law the incident could only be resolved by retribution or, as it is known in traditional Aboriginal communities, "payback". When the authorities tried to prevent that, the dispute escalated.
Eventually, some in the community - more than 100 people - had to be moved to barracks in Adelaide. For Liam Jurrah, the conflict could not have been more personal. Yuendumu was in a virtual state of civil war, and he had family on both sides of the conflict. Since it began, he has not gone back to his community as regularly as he once did.
What must have been an additional source of grief to him was that, before coming to Melbourne to play in the AFL, he had been the heart and soul of the Yuendumu football team, celebrated within the desert community for offering another path to young men trapped in a cycle of unemployment and substance abuse.
It is believed the incident for which Jurrah is being held in police custody in Alice Springs is connected to the drama of the Yuendumu football team. From the outset, Liam Jurrah's story was one of overcoming odds largely unknown to mainstream Australians. When he arrived in the AFL, he had no confidence expressing himself in English.
He had no idea about gymnasiums and had never been for a swim in the sea, which made joining his teammates for their standard post-match dip in Port Phillip Bay a major ordeal for him.
These matters were made known and, to some extent, understood. But from the start he was also dealing with the epic discord that is part and parcel of life in remote Aboriginal communities.
In his first season with Melbourne, an uncle was shot by the police in Alice Springs, and members of his immediate family were imprisoned.
I remarked one day to an official with the Melbourne Football Club that if the tabloid media knew the reality of Liam Jurrah's life they would write of nothing else. The club official replied: "Perhaps they should.'' The point being was that perhaps mainstream Australia should be made to confront, in a way that only sport can, the reality of life in remote Aboriginal communities.
Bruce Hearn McKinnon, the author of Liam Jurrah's biography, said last night: "Life is just crisis management in those communities. It's one crisis after another. I'd challenge Chris Judd to live with that and still perform as an AFL footballer. Up until this, Liam hasn't missed a beat."
Liam Jurrah's story remains one of the great ones. What now remains to be seen is whether it has a tragic end.


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Let's Read… Passages in Caregiving
Bestselling author Gail Sheehy's latest book, Passages in Caregiving, isn't so much something you read because you want to, but rather because you need to.
Sheehy is the author of several highly successful books addressing major moments in the lives of Baby Boomers, including the widely acclaimed Passages.
This time around she focuses on a most troubling yet fairly common topic that affects nearly 50 million adults: suddenly being put into the position of providing unpaid care for a loved one who has become ill or disabled.
The book grew out of her own seventeen-year experience taking loving care of her husband, renowned journalist and editor Clay Felker, as he battled cancer. She deftly weaves their story throughout the book as a means of showing readers the do's and don'ts of family caregiving.
The author explains that it all begins with The Call. This could be a phone call telling you a parent has fallen or had an accident, or a doctor calling with a devastating diagnosis pertaining to your spouse. The news, she explains, forever alters your life, and requires you to take action that may completely re-shape what you thought you had planned.
Sheehy details the eight crucial stages of caregiving, calling them Turnings (for Turning Points). They are: Shock and Mobilization; The New Normal; Boomerang; Playing God; "I Can't Do this Anymore!"; Coming Back; The In-Between Stage; and The Long Good-Bye.
She offers invaluable advice for navigating through each stage, with tips on hospital stays, discharge planning, hospice information, disease hotlines, recommendations regarding surgery, and even travel agencies specializing in assisting those with special needs.
Each chapter features a "Strategies" section which is part "to do" list for obtaining much-needed physical or financial help and part pep talk and inspiration to carry both patient and caregiver through these most difficult times.
Throughout the book, published by William Morrow, Sheehy gently but firmly reminds those who find themselves in the unexpected role of taking care of a loved one to remember that "every caregiver needs caregivers." She explains that too often caregivers risk their own physical or emotional health to take care of someone else. She acts as cheerleader, encouraging caregivers to take care of themselves mentally and physically and not be afraid to ask for help from friends and other family members.
The author's knowledge of and compassion for the subject is unrivaled and it's no wonder she was named AARP's Ambassador of Caregiving in 2009.
Sheehy states in the book that "The question is not if you will be called to act as a family caregiver – that call will come to most of us at some point – but how you will respond." Fortunately she has written Passages in Caregiving, which is a guidebook not only for those currently undergoing a caregiving situation, but for anyone hoping to be better prepared when the need arises.


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Captain Brendon McCullum reserved praise for young pair Corey Anderson and Hamish Rutherford after New Zealand beat England by five runs in a high-scoring first Twenty20 international in London.
Chasing New Zealand's imposing 201-4, the hosts reached 196-5 in a chase which kept pace with the steep required rate until near the end.
Needing 16 to win off the final over, Christchurch-born England batsman Ben Stokes struck a six off 22-year-old Anderson's first delivery.
However, the Black Caps allrounder, playing his fifth international game kept his nerve to concede just four runs off his remaining balls to Stokes and Ravi Bopara.
Earlier, opening batsman Rutherford struck a rollicking 62 off 35 balls, contributing towards the team's 16 fours and four sixes after being asked to bat first.
It New Zealand's third highest total in T20s and their best on foreign soil.
"Lots of pressure out there and I thought some young guys stood up exceptionally well," McCullum said.
"And that's great from our point of view to see those guys under pressure and perform as well as they did.
"It was small margins but it's still great when you come out on top."
A 114-run stand for the second wicket between Rutherford and McCullum (68 off 48) laid the platform after James Franklin was removed first ball.
Late unbeaten cameos from Ross Taylor (32) and Tom Latham (22) carried the Black Caps to a score which still wasn't unattainable on a friendly batting pitch at The Oval.
England openers Alex Hales (39 off 29) and Michael Lumb (29 off 15) and first drop Luke Wright (52 off 34) gave their side a quality start while Bopara's late unbeaten 30 off 18 nearly steered them home.
A key moment was a brilliant catch at first slip by Taylor to remove England captain Eoin Morgan for seven off seamer Ian Butler, slowing the chase momentarily.
New Zealand didn't select opening batsman Martin Guptill, who injured his hamstring during a warm-up match against Kent on Sunday. The other players left out were Kyle Mills and Doug Bracewell.
The second and final match of the series is at the same venue on Thursday.
McCullum welcomed the possible return of world class England batsman Kevin Pietersen, who has been sidelined for more than three months by a knee injury.
"If he comes back into the mix on Thursday then we'll have to do a little more studying to try and come up with something (to combat him).
"But the game's better when Kevin's back involved so it'll be great from our point of view too if he does play."


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Pastor Jim Garlow will stand before congregants at his 2,000-seat Skyline Wesleyan Church in La Mesa, California, on Sunday, Oct. 7, just weeks before the U.S. presidential and congressional elections, and urge his flock to vote for or against particular candidates.
He knows such pulpit pleading could endanger his church's tax-exempt status by violating IRS rules for a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. A charity can take a position on policy issues but cannot act "on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office." To cross that line puts the $7 million mega-church's tax break at risk.
Even so, Garlow not only intends to break the rules, he also plans to spend the next four months recruiting other pastors to do the same as part of Pulpit Freedom Sunday. On that day each year since 2008, ministers intentionally try to provoke the IRS. Some even send DVD recordings of their sermons to the agency.
Churches, Religious Officials Ramp Up Political Speech While IRS Remains Silent
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The building, at 298-310 West Tamar Highway, has a gross lettable area of 3107 square metres on an area of 11,500 square metres.
It is four kilometres from Launceston's central business district and is leased to Woolworths, along with eight other specialty stores. The yield is around 9 per cent. Knight Frank's Phil O'Donovan negotiated the sale on behalf of Charter Hall and the purchaser was a private investor.
Private investment company Podco Property has realised $5.55 million from the sale of a modern office building directly opposite the Westfield Doncaster Shopping Centre, east of the Melbourne CBD.
The two-level office building, at 599 Doncaster Road, is fully occupied by three tenants – Ambulance Victoria, Guardian Security and Advanced Business Manager.
The property has a net lettable area of 1662 square metres and includes secure, undercover basement parking for 65 cars.
The net rental is about $471,772 annually.
CBRE's Justin Clarkson steered the expressions of interest campaign in conjunction with Gordon Kelly and Anthony Kelly, of Kelly & Kelly Property.
The real estate firms negotiated the sale to an investor based in Malaysia.
An overseas-based Asian investor has bought a single-storey retail complex in Cabramatta, south-west Sydney, for $4.5 million.
The sale represents an initial yield of just over 5 per cent.
The Walkway Arcade is located at 29 John Street and has a net lettable area of 300 square metres. The property includes eight retail shops.
The complex is leased to seven tenants, with the remaining space under negotiation and is returning about $233,683 a year. The property is located in the heart of Cabramatta, close to the train station.
CBRE's Harry Bui steered the auction campaign on behalf of Rabiki.
An office at 29 Claremont Street in Melbourne's South Yarra has been sold for $2.26 million.
The building was bought by an owner-occupier at auction. The sale price represents a net market yield of 7 per cent. The building is part of the recently completed SXY development by property developer Baracon. The property includes an open reception, boardroom, four individual offices, kitchen, toilets, shower facilities and 10 undercover secured car spaces.
Pat Burke and Tim Grant from Colliers International negotiated the deal on behalf of the vendor, Baracon Land.
Melbourne-based joint venture vehicle Moama Developments has paid $1.323 million for a development site at Carrum Downs, in Melbourne's outer south-east.
The deal includes a permit for a new building.
The 4 Capital Place property includes a 6455 square metre industrial site with plans and permits for a 3700 square metre office and warehouse facility.
Savills Australia's Marcus Campagna and Joseph Catanese, and Cameron Industrial/ Commercial's Peter Blake, negotiated the deal on behalf of vendor, Concord Gardens.
Mr Blake said Moama would begin construction immediately.
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Glossary Term – Event
US declaration of neutrality
President Woodrow Wilson issued a declaration of American neutrality in the European war.
President Woodrow Wilson issued a declaration of American neutrality in the European war.
A German U-boat torpedoed a British passenger ship, the Lusitania, killing more than 1,000 people, including 128 Americans.
Already at war with Germany, the United States officially declared war on Austria-Hungary; the US never declared war on the other two Central Powers, the Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria.
President Wilson delivered his "Fourteen Points" speech, outlining a plan for peace after World War I. The Fourteen Points program called for the reduction of arms, self-determination of nations, and a league of nations.
The influenza (or Spanish influenza) epidemic of 1918 and 1919 killed as many as 50 million people worldwide. A quarter of all Americans were infected at some point, including President Woodrow Wilson, and approximately 675,000 people died of influenza in the United States.
American forces launched their first major offensive of World War I at the Battle of Cantigny.
The Treaty of Versailles was signed, ending World War I, imposing harsh surrender terms on Germany, creating territorial mandates, and arranging the creation of the League of Nations.
After radicals sent dozens of bombs to prominent government officials and American business men, Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer initiated an anti-Red campaign. Appointing J. Edgar Hoover to the Justice Department, Palmer ordered a series of raids on suspected radical individuals and organizations. The raids turned up little evidence of violent intentions, but hundreds of aliens were deported anyway as a result.
Democratic Party nominee Woodrow Wilson won the presidential election, beating out three other candidates: Republican incumbent William Howard Taft, Progressive Party nominee Theodore Roosevelt, and Socialist Party nominee Eugene V. Debs.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded by Mary White Ovington and others on the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth.


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Backed by research and
respected companies, a new platform aims to show the benefits of going online.
The site, called A Platform
for Good (PfG), will launch in September with a mission to help shift the
conversation away from the negative focus that so often appears in the media
about youth online experience to a conversation that highlights the positive
opportunities the internet has to offer. Through this approach, the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) aims to
bridge the generational digital divide by increasing adult comfort with
technology and understanding of the opportunities it offers.
By leveraging existing social media platforms that young people and their
parents already use, A Platform for Good will have widespread appeal for a
number of age groups, FOSI believes. PfG will provide the following:
A Platform for Good is an opportunity to
provide people with a positive message about online safety education, said Kim
Sanchez, chair of FOSIs board of directors and a director of privacy and
online safety at Microsoft, in a statement.
According to FOSI, PfG is not
looking to replace the many online safety programs already available in schools,
but, rather, to add a new layer to the conversation by focusing on the research
that focuses on teens and their online experiences and promoting incredible
stories of technology being used for good; and work to spur dialogue between
parents, teacher, and youth about what it means to be a responsible digital
citizen in our ever-connected world, explained Nancy Gifford (special projects coordinator for the Family Online
Safety Institute - FOSI).
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