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If you're trying to save money or land a job, you can still have a fun, exciting hobby that doesn't cost anything but time.
Sandra Grauschopf, the Contests and Sweepstakes Guide for About.com, started entering sweepstakes as a hobby. Unlike gambling and playing the lotto, it doesn't cost any money to enter. "It's pure profit when you win," she says.
A couple of years ago, she won her most exciting prize yet: a Prada shoes shopping spree from a boutique in New York City. "I entered this fabulous store, and they gave me champagne. I shopped for shoes I normally wouldn't buy," she says.
Jill Kathan, a sweeper from Michigan, won a whopping $20,000 from Woolite's Washing Savior contest this past October. Kathan submitted a photo of her daughter and cat dressed in the contest theme of warrior gear. She solicited enough votes to earn her place among the top 10 contestants, and the judges crowned her the winner of the windfall.
Winning big prizes requires a big network to get enough votes. Kathan met friends on the contest circuit, and their group of four regularly enters large sweepstakes together to increase their odds of winning.
"We entered together and divvied up the $20,000 four ways," she says. "It's a great way for stay-at-home moms to contribute financially. Our significant others think we're weird sometimes, but they like when we get the prize."
Grauschopf and Kathan have slashed their birthday and holiday gift budgets by giving prizes they won.
"I won a shopping spree at Cargo Kids and got enough stuff to refinish a room," says Grauschopf. "I had birthdays and Christmases covered for years. My sister was my maid of honor, and as a thank you, I gave her some beautiful furniture from what I had won."
Even small prizes such as a $20 gift card or movie tickets are exciting in this economy. "It's not going to change your life, but it's a nice evening out for free," says Grauschopf.
But you're not going to get something for nothing. Even if a contest is free to enter, marketers running it may require you to give your personal information. Enter with caution and make sure you know who's behind the contest to avoid scams.
Here are some sweeping tips from the pros.
- The key to winning is to enter each day.
- Devote a manageable amount of time to the hobby. For Grauschopf, who's a full-time working mom, that's just 30 minutes each day. For Kathan, a retired teacher and stay-at-home mom, that's about two hours a day.
- Stick to it. Many successful sweepers have been in the game for years and didn't strike gold overnight.
- Don't give up. People get frustrated during losing streaks and feel their luck has worn off. Keep entering to win.
- Enter smaller contests with better odds of winning in addition to big, exciting contests with prizes such as cars and homes.
- Have fun even if you don't win. Companies use contests to promote products and places, so you may stumble upon a new interest.
- Success with sweepstakes is about networking and having a lot of connections, so make friends in the sweepstakes community to help each other in contests.
- Separate your contest friends from your "real-life" friends on social networks. Those outside the sweepstakes circuit will grow tired of constant contest updates and voting requests.
- Take advantage of contests during the holidays. Contestants enter and winners are chosen when most people are offline.
- Give prizes you win as gifts for birthdays and the holidays to save money on special occasions.
- Find contests by following brands in social media. And check out Grauschopf's Contests and Sweepstakes blog on About.com.
- Never give sensitive information such as your Social Security number or credit card information to enter. Entry forms should only contain fields for contact information and perhaps demographic information. Don't share information you don't feel comfortable handing out.
Remember that entering sweepstakes should be treated as a hobby. It's not a reliable way to earn money, and it can't replace having a job. "But if you're spending time at home anyway, you could spend hours in front of the TV not creating any chances to win anything, or you could enter sweepstakes," says Grauschopf.
"There are nice sweepers and crazy ones," Kathan adds. "Greed can take over and people transform. It's really odd. I'm not an extreme sweeper. If I lose, I lose. But it won't affect my life."


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IMSA By-Laws, Article VII. Board Officers
Section 1: President, President-Elect, Past President and Secretary. The office of President-Elect will be voted on by the entire Voting Membership through the IMSA Voting Member process. The office of President will be filled by the President-Elect from the previous year. At the end of his or her term, the President shall automatically serve an additional one (1) year term as Past President. As such, each elected officer of the Board shall serve a three (3) year term (a one (1) year term as President-Elect, a one (1) year term as President, and a one (1) year term as Past President). Only Active Members who are employees or officials of a governmental agency or Life Members who are former governmental employees are eligible to serve as the President-Elect, President or Past President. If a vacancy occurs in the President-Elect, President or Past President position, the vacancy shall be filled by the President with the approval of the Board. The IMSA Executive Director shall act as Secretary of IMSA, as required by the New York Not-For-Profit Code.
Section 2: Duties of the President. The President, in addition to such other duties as may be provided for elsewhere in the By-Laws or as directed by the Board, shall:
(a) Preside at the Annual Meeting of the Association and at meetings of the Board;
(b) Be an ex-officio member of all Committees except the Nominating Committee;
(c) Provide a written report to the Council at least semi-annually on the status of any approved strategic goals and/or objectives;
(d) As Chief Elected Officer, provide the leadership and direction required to accomplish the objectives of the Association as set forth in these By-Laws; and
(e) In conjunction with the Council Chair, develop the agenda for the joint meeting of Board and Council.
Section 3: Duties of the President-Elect. The President-Elect, in addition to such other duties as may be provided for elsewhere in the By-Laws, or as directed by the President or the Board, shall:
(a) Preside at the Annual Meeting or a meeting of the Board if the President is absent.;
(b) Be empowered to act on behalf of the President in all Association matters in the absence or disability of the President, which precludes the President from performing his duties. Such temporary authority shall be limited to that authority granted to the President by the By-Laws.
(c) Develop a list of committee chairs and representatives for Board approval, to take effect upon assuming the office of President
Section 4: Nominations and Election of President-Elect.
(a) Such person shall have been an Active, Public Agency or Life Member as described in these By-Laws in good standing for more than five (5) years and served as a Section Officer or IMSA Committee Chair or Representative as set forth in the IMSA Governance and Policy Manual.
(b) On the Nominating Committee Chair's behalf, the IMSA Executive Director shall solicit nominees as set forth in the IMSA Governance and Policy Manual. All Active, Public Agency or Life Members will be solicited as potential nominees for the office of President-Elect.
(c) The Voting Members shall vote on the President-Elect by ballot or by an in-person meeting (including proxy voting) as set forth in the Governance and Policy Manual.
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May 26, 2017
In a bid to improve strained ties, South Korea allows civilian group to get in touch with North over aid programsSouth Korea has approved a civic group to contact North Korea over aid programs, the first such approval since North Korea's nuclear test in January 2016.
Sep 11, 2016
US, Japan scramble for 'strongest' sanctions against North KoreaWashington and Tokyo are seeking "the strongest possible" measure to be taken against North Korea after its latest and most powerful nuclear test, a top US envoy said on Sunday.
Sep 10, 2016
North Korea says nuclear test was defence against US 'blackmail'The Security Council met at the request of Japan, South Korea and the United States to agree on a response, despite resistance from Pyongyang's sole ally China to calls for tougher measures.
Sep 09, 2016
China lodges diplomatic protest with North Korea over Nuclear testChinese analysts say North Korea resorted to the fifth test as it was increasingly getting under pressure because of military exercises between the US and the South
Sep 10, 2016
North Korea's nuclear test will affect power dynamics among neighbouring Asian countriesLastly, the North Korean nuclear belligerence is also a reflection of the lack of effectiveness of the global non-proliferation regime.
Mar 04, 2016
Kim Jong-Un wants to further strengthen nuclear weaponsTop leader of North Korea Kim Jong Un said that the only way to defend the nation's sovereignty is to further strengthen nuclear forces in quality
Feb 08, 2016
Japan to adopt parliamentary resolution to protest North Korea's missile launchBipartisan lawmakers in Japan will convene on Tuesday and are widely expected to adopt a resolution protesting the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) launch of a long range rocket on Sunday.
May 20, 2014
N-Korea may soon develop nuclear missiles, say expertsThe isolated and poverty-stricken state, which regularly threatens to destroy the United States and South Korea in a sea of flames, defends its nuclear programme as a "treasured sword" to counter what it sees as U.S.-led hostility.
Apr 23, 2013
N-Korea vows to bolster nuclear programme over US reportPyongyang's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday called the annual U.S. report proof of a hostile policy by Washington that's aimed at toppling North Korea's leadership.
Apr 22, 2013
N-Korea moves two more missile launchers to east coastSouth Korea and its allies have been expecting some sort of North Korean missile launch during weeks of heightened hostility on the Korean peninsula.


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Lourdes Mayor Henry Gaudon says the town's residents can't be expected to subsidize a free fire service to a community that asked to have the service stopped.
Gaudon wishes the Lourdes Fire Department had the ability to protect every home in the area that is not protected by another department.
The mayor was referring to a Friday blaze that destroyed a home at Piccadilly Head. The Lourdes department would not respond because that particular property is not part of an area that pays for fire coverage.
In addition to Lourdes, the town's fire department provides coverage to the communities of Mainland, Three Rock Cove and West Bay. Gaudon said the three other communities collectively pay for fire service and the Lourdes department's attendance at recent fires has shown the value of the service.
He said the fire department used to provide coverage to Piccadilly Head, but in 2011 the Local Service District notified the Town of Lourdes it no longer wanted the coverage.
"If you live in a Local Service District where the governing body says they don't want the coverage, then you simply don't provide it," Gaudon said.
Back when his town provided the coverage, some volunteers from Piccadilly Head served on the Lourdes department, he said, adding that insurance rates drop for these areas when they avail of the service.
Lourdes Fire Department does provide coverage to 13 homes in Piccadilly Head for individuals who went to the town asking it to cover their properties. These residentds pay $100 a year for the coverage and the fire department will respond to fires at these locations.
Gaudon explained that it comes down to a liability issue. If the department was out fighting a fire at a "freebie" (as Gaudon called a property that has not paid for coverage), and a call came for a fire in its own coverage area, lawsuits could ensue if the department did not respond.
"Once the hose comes off the truck, the fire department is liable to stay at that first fire," he said.
Gaudon said it wouldn't be fair to those who are paying for the fire service for the department to go to a fire at a property that is not paying.
"With that said, there were eight firefighters who showed up when the call came in on Friday and were biting at the bit to go, and I was the one who made the decision for them not to," the mayor said. "I'm the one who has to wear it if something goes wrong."
Gaudon said personnel from the Safety and Emergency Response Training Centre did respond to the fire, but by the time they arrived at the location the fire had already done its damage.
If there was a person or animal in a building that was on fire, he added, the Lourdes department would be there without hesitation. Other than that, it has no authority to fight a fire in a residence that is not paying for the protection, he said.


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Getting married at the Jongno District Office costs ₩400 (34 cents!) and takes about twenty minutes. The 'Foreigner's Corner' is not a wildly romantic place, but we were okay with that. All you need are your passports, affidavits from your embassies and two witnesses—we had our older brothers, who flew in from Montreal and Phuket.
We took photos afterwards at Gyeongbokgung ('Palace of Shining Happiness'). I bought a Fuji Instax 210 hoping we'd be able to get one great wedding portrait—I love the size and quality of the film. I also wanted a picture with Louise Bourgeois' spiders, but the Leeum Samsung museum was closed. We slipped past the ropes and were halfway up the steps when the guard appeared; I begged him for just one photo and ran along before he could really refuse.
We had a long, lovely six-course dinner at OK2 (my brother's treat). The chef gave us a wonderful little speech and sent us two tiny cakes with candles: Be happy!
The dress was my sister Sherrill's, cut to tea-length and with an added lace panel across the décolletage; it was made and altered by Ree, our seamstress in Phuket. The 1920s lace was from my great aunt's wedding dress and had also been part of my mother's. The pink shoes and purse were my sister Chrissy's, from L.K. Bennett. I wasn't going to bother with a bouquet, but in the end was glad to have peonies from a florist in Hongdae (something to do with your hands in photos!).
Tim bought his suit, shirt and shoes at Customellow, a dapper Korean menswear shop in Hongdae. My mom picked out the men's ties and pocket squares from Jim Thompson. My brother—an excellent maid of honour—brought everything from Thailand on the morning of the wedding, including the dress. I chatted with my mom while doing my make-up (based on Lisa Eldrige's summer rose look); hurray for Skype video.
We had dinner with friends the next night at Apartamento and grapefruit makgeolli at Mui Mui. Our cab driver on the way home told us that in Korea, they say you should fight at least a hundred times before getting married.
We're working on it!
I avoided wedding blogs, but for whatever reason have always read East Side Bride.
For hair I went to Johnny at Hair & Joy; for eyelashes, nails and boys' haircuts, we went to Hera, the salon below our flat (02 335 3340). The stylists were incredibly sweet and applauded us from their balcony as we left, the nicest send-off.


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Europe's Cryosat mission is now watching the ebb and flow of Arctic sea ice with high precision.
The radar spacecraft was launched in 2010 to monitor changes in the thickness and shape of polar ice..
Scientists have spent the past two years getting to grips with its data.
And on Tuesday, they reported that Cryosat was now delivering an unprecedented view of the seasonal growth and retreat of sea ice spanning the entire Arctic basin.
The researchers also released a map showing the difference in height across the Greenland ice sheet.


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When Legends Gather #293
Judy, Dino and Frankie clown around in Vegas.
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- SomeNYGuy said...
Wow -- Judy at her almost-fattest and Frank without his rug. And still, I'd rather look at either one than face yet another analysis of Britney's latest meltdown.
- September 14, 2007 12:49 PM
- Brent McKee said...
And so say all of us. Three fabulous entertainers of the type they no longer make.
- September 14, 2007 4:03 PM
- Óscar Varona said...
Great picture!!!! they look so real and funny!!! Great singers and actors.
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Further my criteria for finding a good match is not predicated upon one's age, height, race, religion, or diet but governed by how we can share our personal happiness with one another in a harmonious manner. As such, I consider the details irrelevant compared to the persons heart and values.
To be totally honest, in the event that you are seeking a mainstream cookie cutter type individual, I am not it.
I am a semi retired intelligent iconoclastic professional that has avoided falling into the mundane mainstream of my profession by both thinking and working "outside the box." As such, if you are seeking a traditional man, I probably will not fit in your box.
On the other hand, if you are open to being intellectually stimulated by an exciting conversationalist, and would like to share time and extensive travel with a person who is; intelligent, possesses an excellent sense of humor, and adventurer at heart and actively embraces family, friends, integrity and honor above all else, then please continue reading.
I have probably posted too many photos, but believe that the images provided accurately demonstrate my thirst for attempting to live life to the fullest.
The rules of life I live by, are; Honor your friends and family, travel often, actively expand your consciousness, and eat, drink and make merry with friends and family as often as possible whenever and wherever you can.
Basically, I am a semi retired professional that would be delighted to find new friends or a special someone to share my home and life with. I am a very active well traveled global thinker that possesses an extremely good sense of humor, and importantly, knows how to laugh at himself.
I am and continue to be very happy with my life. My children are now adults and departed the nest quite some time ago. As such, I now seek a new friend or companion that seeks a warm, fun loving and responsible person to share activities with and appreciates the responsibility and value of having a good friend or mate.
Regarding movies, I seek entertainment that could be considered quite diverse, ranging from; The Man Who Would Be King, The Godfather to Casablanca to comedies such as All of Me, or Some Like it Hot.
The music I most listen to includes jazz, soft or country rock, and rock & roll. Groups such as Cal Tjader, Dave Brubeck, the Eagles, CCR, Bob Seger, Motown and the like form the foundation of my rather eclectic listening library. I gravitate towards the poets of music.
With regard to food, this is a major passion of mine that has compelled me to explore the globe in search of new foods and flavors. I frequently travel to dine in the familiar cuisines of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, but have also lived several years in Africa on both the East and West Coast as well as Africa's Horn. Learning about their culture and food.
Although I consider myself as only speaking English, I can understand and get fed in 8 languages.
I love food, but do not believe in food snobbery.
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Also, be honest and ask yourself whether you are interested in a persons intellect, heart, integrity and values, or do you merely want an attractive "Man in the drawer" boy toy you can pull out whenever you need male company.
Ideally, I would like to find someone who I can share my happiness with that seeks more than a toy to play with periodically.
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Open Heart from Kief Davidson on Vimeo.
"Open Heart" is a powerful and touching story that follows eight children from Rwanda as they travel to Sudan to receive medical treatment for rheumatic heart disease (RHD), which develops from untreated strep throat. Far from their families and 2,500 miles from home, the children travel to the Salam Center for Cardiac Surgery in Sudan, Africa's only hospital that performs high-standard cardiac surgery free of charge.
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Twelve to 18 months out, Howard's chances of securing another victory look more promising than was the case in 1998 or 2001. His political touch has never been better, his bond with the electorate has rarely been stronger and the prospect of more international insecurity will continue to strengthen the hand of the incumbent.
But the decision facing him was not just about the next poll and his prospects of overtaking Hawke as the country's second longest-serving PM. A seamless handover to Costello would have constituted generational change to a man with more progressive views on the republic, reconciliation and (perhaps) refugees. It might have offered the prospect of at least another two terms of coalition rule.
Since July of 2000, when Howard suggested he might retire after his 64th birthday, Costello has operated on the basis that this was Howard's last year and that he would be given the chance to put his stamp on the government and the country. His disappointment yesterday was not disguised - and nor was his view that Howard's decision is not in the Liberal Party's or the country's best interest.
While Howard is favourite to win a likely double-dissolution election late next year, Costello would have been confident, too - and would not have carried the baggage of the children overboard affair.
The decision made, Howard now has to manage it. A starting point will be to announce an agenda capable of capturing the electorate's imagination at this weekend's Liberal Party national convention. The next step will be to inject some new blood into his ministry.
And what does he say about retirement plans at the next election? His best strategy is to suggest a mid-term transition to Costello is likely if he wins - and that a vote for Howard would ultimately be a vote for Costello.
But this strategy is only sustainable if Howard performs and if the double act survives what Costello must see as a breach of faith.
Michael Gordon is national editor
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I'm very interested in e-stim -- though I have yet to purchase anything or give it a try. From what I've read and seen, it looks like something I could really get into. I'm wondering if anyone could provide me with advice on power units or electrodes or even share some experiences with me.
I'll send you a PM about some of my thoughts.
The box said "Requires Windows XP or better", so I bought a Mac.
I wanna know more! pleeeze let me know what You find out and Joann is a resourse!
I am what I am!
The following is a portion of a PM I received from a Tribe buddy. I'm sure it will provide some useful information -- I know it did for me.
I looked at several companies, but in the end I went with PES Electro because I liked some of their electrodes/stimulators better compared to other companies. Their power box is a two-channel unit with four control knobs that allow you to control pulse rate, frequency, power level, and a fine tuning knob. The power level knob went up to 10. I would usually start to feel it at 2, then settle in around 4 or so. Sometimes near the end of a session, I would start to ramp it up to maximum power. I can't describe how intense it is, especially when the power box is adjusted to a deep, pulsating setting. My entire body and muscles would be tensing up and contracting like crazy, so much so that the next day I would be stiff and sore all over. It also has push-buttons on the front which can be used to temporarily turn the channels off. As far as the power box is concerned, I can't offer a comparison with other brands out there since this was the only one I ever owned, but I always found it to be more than enough for me. Its well made, lots of adjustments, and capable of a wide range of stim settings.
As far as the electrodes, I tried three different ones. The first was a corona stimulator. Its basically a tubular rubber cap that fits over the glans of the penis. Its a single pole device, so you have to use it with another electrode to complete the circuit. I used it with a testicular electrode. The corona stimulator worked well, but the problem I had with it is it kept coming off all the time. I was constantly pushing it back on, which I felt was a bit of a distraction. After a while I decided to try the PES Slim Jim electrode. Its a two-piece device. The first part has a flexible rubber ring that fits tight behind the glans. The ring has a rubber/metal guide on the end that's placed right over the tip of the penis. The guide holds the second part, which is a long flexible probe that's inserted into the urethra. The amount of stimulation you feel depends on how far you insert the probe. If you barely insert it, all the stimulation will be concentrated right around the glans, but if you insert it all the way, the stimulation will come from much deeper inside the body. Personally, this was hands down my favorite electrode, and was about the only one I ever used. It took a while to get used to the feeling of inserting the probe, but after a few times, it became really easy and even felt pretty good. As far as the effects, it just depends on how you set the power box. Usually I would start off with a nice, easy tingling sensation, then slowly ramp it up to more intense levels. If he power box is set to pulsate, I would feel these waves traveling back and forth, almost like a squeezing and releasing feeling. There were physical effects as well, with my penis contracting and releasing with each pulse. If I wanted to feel maximum stimulation, I would slowly ramp it up to the highest power setting, then adjust it to a deep pulsating setting. It almost felt like a jackhammer, and I definitely felt like I was being electrocuted, but it felt incredible. The other physical effect of an intense session is it would make my erection extremely full and hard. After a max power session, my entire genital area would have this buzzing feeling for hours, and I would usually feel physically fatigued. The only downside is you tend to become acclimated to even the highest power settings during a session, so its best to wait a few days before going again. Usually, I would only do estim once a week. I was really pissed when I broke my power box. Writing this definitely makes me want to go buy a new one.
All Joann knows is what she watches on xtube. Its very cool (HOT) to watch but I don't know anything about machines or other equipment. Just go to xtube, and type"stimming" or "estim" in the search window.
There are a couple "tribers" I know of who've done it. One is Mike Hugo, and the other one is nolamanron.
Soj, thanks for posting this so everyone can learn more. Can you ask the friend who sent the PM how he chose this machine and electrodes? Whether it was online, or at a store, and how he researched the features on the various machines and equipment, before choosing? Let us know what he says, ok Soj?
"Jo Possibly" became "Jo Pierced" on Friday, 10 April '09
Happy 3 year piercing birthday to me ~ 10 April, 2012. Yes, 3 years, the time just flew by.
I learned a few things about estim. One is you can spend lots of money on power boxes and other accessories. The other way is to simply cut one end off an old extension cord, plug it in and...
OK, kidding about the extension cord thing. Seriously, I tried estim a few years ago. Tons of fun. Any questions, feel free to ask or send me a PM.
The box said "Requires Windows XP or better", so I bought a Mac.
I tried e-stim with a TENS unit I had. Ouch! Way too much power even on the lowest setting. I could endure only about 30 seconds before I had to turn it off. It would be great for BDSM or CBT. It almost felt like the extension cord suggestion from stealer1. It's too bad that I can't lower the power any further. Actually, I suppose I could, but it would require some modifications that I really don't have time to do. Oh well. I'm not going to spend tons of money on an e-stim power unit if I don't know I'm going to like it.


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Weather Delays Keep Corn Planting Behind Schedule
Date Posted: May 2, 2013
This article is reprinted from the USDA's May 2 Grain Transportation Report.
The latest USDA Crop Progress Report shows only 5 percent of the corn crop has been planted so far this year, compared with 49 percent at this time last year and 31 percent for the five-year average.
Farmers across the Corn Belt have been prevented from planting by cold weather and wet soil.
Above-normal precipitation in May is forecast for the Corn Belt. Currently, only 2 percent has been planted in Iowa, compared to 44 percent last year at this time, while Illinois and Indiana have only planted 1 percent, compared to 76 and 67 percent last year, respectively.
If planting is delayed too long, corn acres and yields could be lower, indicating lowerthan-usual demand for transportation at harvest.
However, a chance of favorable weather in May could improve planting progress.
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World Trade Organisation (WTO) talks on development collapsed in Mexico last September amid rows about rich countries' agricultural subsidies.
But the EU said it was bringing no new proposals to the meeting.
And US Trade Representative Robert Zoellick said there was "uncertainty about how to re-engage productively".
African countries will call again upon EU and US officials to open up their markets to goods grown by millions of peasant farmers.
"We've been so flexible so far and now we've reached a point
whereby if we continue to be flexible we shall be breaking our
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Fly hatches is unlike most of the fly fishing sites that have info about aquatic entomology because
it's run by an aquatic scientist Gene Macri. Gene has done more work on more trout streams including the
Pennsylvania Limestone Spring Creeks than most people could imagine. This site will actually help
you because as most of you have found out there is an absolute overload of misinformation and nonsense about all of
the stuff in fly fishing including the insects and fly patterns.
Fishermen have always wondered about what the fish ate from as long as man has fished. The most storied work is of course, Izaac Walton's the
Compleat Angler written in 1653. The modern impetus for "Matching the Hatch" was started by the late Ernie
Schwiebert. In this photo below Ernie was giving a presentation at the Entomology Convention in
Baltimore years ago. Schwiebert laid the foundation of work for the rest of the so called
information you now use. Schwiebert's books including Matching the Hatch, and his
newly re-released Nymphs are still worth reading and helpful. Most fly anglers get
overwhelmed because they are bombarded with information from so many sectors that they end up getting
confused. All fly anglers should remember one thing: if your approach, methods, and
technique are wrong it won't matter whether your fly pattern is any good or not. I cannot stress this enough because it's great to have a good working knowledge of what the fish eat
and how to tie the fly. But that will not make up for your other deficiencies as a fly fisherman. Too
many books, dvds, guides, websites, and instructors seem to pass over this in their rush to "sell" you an item
or their service.
This video by Gene Macri, Aquatic Scientist, will give you
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Past Reviews
Off Broadway Reviews
Ninth and Joanie isin this staging, at any ratethe rare play that gets everything wrong. The writing, casting, design, and especially direction are so bewildering, so poorly conceived, that most of the time you spend watching them failing to coalesce into anything coherent you're convinced it all must be a colossal put-on. But everything is delivered with such intense, almost oppressive, earnestness that the entire enterprise can only have been genuinely meant. In which case: egad.
The implosion begins in the opening instant, too. That's when sixtysomething dad Charlie (Bob Glaudini) plods into his living room, removes his clothes, and sits, uttering not a peep as he stares aimlessly ahead. He's eventually joined by his son, Rocco (Kevin Corrigan), who does essentially the same thing, but moving even more slowly. He walks as though even the thought of a step causes him intense pain, and as though he's trudging slow-motion through a field of super glue. From Glaudini's first appearance to the first spoken word unfolds a period of some 20 of the most agonizing minutes I've ever experienced in the theatre, made even more unbearable by lighting designer Bradley King having cloaked them all in illumination so dim that you can barely make out the actors' facial features. And you certainly can't tell where they are.
This is clearly intended to highlight the characters' disconnection from each other and their surroundings, which is understandable given (as we're soon learn) that they just buried Charlie's wife and Rocco's mother, who killed herself. But what little of the "action" you can discern is absolutely intractable; you don't know who these people are, and their refusal to say or do anything makes it seem that neither Leonard nor Wing-Davey cares if you do. Things pick up a bit when Rocco's brother, Michael (Dominic Fumusa), arrives, as he's at odds with both bro and dad for presently unspecified but obviously powerful reasons. But the first thing he does is, again silently, is put on a loud rock record, and up the volume while his brother constantly shouts at him, so it takes some time (and even more patience) to get there.
The play doesn't improve much after that point, because once the performers start speaking and interacting whole new problems arise. Corrigan is game but mechanical, and not in the well-oiled way: His movements, whether supposedly sober or drunken, have the herky-jerky motion of a malfunctioning wind-up toy, and the words that manage to escape his mouth un-mushed ring with a hollow yet clenched tone that indicates indifferent annoyance more than any identifiable emotion. Fumusa finds a more convincing honesty in the despondent Michael until an event near the end of the first act inspires him to overplay fits of quivering neck and googly eyes, as though such things actually communicate bone-deep rage when there's no anchor to them. Glaudini looks and sounds bored by everything around him; given how much of his role requires sitting in a La-Z-Boy or moping upstairs, I can't say I blame him.
David Meyer's shabby set inexcusably forces huge portions of the show to take place in a kitchen placed so far upstage (and behind two walls) as to be obscured by most of the audience, in an alcove blocked by furniture, or in a corner of the room behind the couch. Wing-Davey's blocking has little chance in such an environment, but neither it nor its pacing evince any sense of energy or common sense: The final stage picture, for example, involves King slowly bringing up the house lights, while leaving the actors morosely milling about onstage. Is the show still going? Is it over? Do the performers even know? Such confusion is, sadly, not atypical.
It's only a loss insofar as the minuscule threads of plot we encounter suggest a gripping family tragedy was at some point a possibility. The tension between the three men is solid, well grounded, and believably laid out; the loss of the women (particularly their sister, the Joanie of the title) has thrown their lives into chaos, but nonetheless offers some chance for redemption. But Leonard is more concerned with effect than psychological detail: Dad's fondness for big band music and Rocco's addiction to his Ouija board substitute the deep exploration of feelings the play demands. Perhaps Leonard and Wing-Davey's approach (which they also took in the better, but seriously flawed, UNCONDITIONAL for LAByrinth in 2008), is realistic, but it's not theatrical; and it proves devastating for the viewerand not in a good way.
So it's nice to be able to report that there are two saving graces, though they lamentably appear in only the second act. The first is Rosal Colón, who plays Michael's wife Isabella with a passionate detachment that hints at an anger and loss too deep to express on the surfacemuch more convincing, and human, than what you see from her frenzied cast mates. Second is eight-year-old Samuel Mercedes, who endears without grating as Michael's son Carlito. He conveys with pinpoint accuracy the slowly wounding soul of a boy who knows that something in his life is changing, but hasn't fully processed all he's lostbut is determined to survive anyway. He embodies a cheerful vision of hope within hopelessness, and a reminder that any family can learn (or be taught) to carry on through the most trying circumstances. You know Carlito will survive what he must endure; if only his and his family's stories weren't also such a debilitating endurance test.
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I work a part-time job in a non-Christian environment. I am the only believer in my immediate work station, and I can think of only a handful or so of professing believers in my whole building. This can sometimes give me a unique voice in certain conversations, and because of that I get asked lots of questions. Some of the question are of a contentious nature, while other questions are purely out of curiosity. Recently my partner asked me one of the latter.
Knowing that I am an evangelical and knowing something about my past experience in theater he inquired of me, "If you were still an actor would you play a homosexual?" My initial knee-jerk reaction of "NO!" was caught before it left my mouth, and I was able to ponder the question more thoughtfully. I had never really thought about this particular problem. I had thought much about what it meant to play immoral people on stage, and had even done so in previous performances. I had thought about what it meant for homosexuals to play Christians (this came about with the controversy surrounding End of the Spear a few years ago). But I had never thought about what it meant for Christians to play the role of homosexuals. A thought occurred to me as I pondered further on this subject: do Christians make homosexuality a worse sin than others?
We know that to God sin is sin! It's all the same, in one sense anyways, because it is all equally offensive to Him. But for some Christians, homosexuality strikes us as some how more sinful than, say, speeding or lying. Would I play a liar on stage? Would I play a cheater, womanizer, murderer in a show? The answer became clearer in my mind as I compared the sins. It all relates to story and message.
What is a particular film or play trying to say with its overall production? What does the story value and promote? If sin, whether that is lying or homosexuality is endorsed then I struggle to justify playing that role. If, however, sin is condemned, or its consequences are spelled out that might convince me to take the role. There are a number of related questions that need to be asked as well. What is the role of character? Is he a good guy, or bad guy? Hero or villain? Does his sin play a major part of his character or of his activity in the production? The recent news about Dumbledore raised the question in my mind, "If I were a famous actor, and an evangelical Christian, would I play the part of Dumbledore?" I think I would. The reason being his sin is not a part of his role in the movies. The larger question to ask in all of this pertains to the nature of "acting" itself.
Is it possible to "act" the part of someone and not have to agree with, or endorse, that character's morality? I think, to some degree, this must be true. You can "play the part," so to speak, and not condone the activity, though this of course does not excuse those who participate in pornographic films and the like. There are some parts that cannot be separated from immorality, and Christians should not take such roles. Any role that asks you to sin against God is not one Christians should take. But with that in mind I must say, perhaps to my own shock as much as to yours, that there are cases where I would willingly and to my best ability play the role of a homosexual.
I suppose the final question to ask is as follows: Just how mad, do you think, the homosexual community would get if a Bible believing Christian played gay in a show?


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A useful tool to help you better understand your business's current prospects for success is the SWOT analysis. Factors that are internal to your business, such as key management personnel, are evaluated as strengths or weaknesses. External factors, such as the economic environment, are described as opportunities or threats. Your SWOT analysis will create a snapshot of your business's situation.
Strengths can be used to gain a competitive advantage. You will want to nurture your strengths.
Examples: recognized as market leader, adequate financial resources, strong management team, proprietary technology
Weaknesses are important because they need to be corrected in order to meet your goals.
Examples: costs disadvantage with competitors, weak market image, no clear strategic direction, lack managerial depth, outdated facilities
Opportunities could allow you to improve your position in the market or grow your business.
Examples: expand product line, add related service, form strategic alliance, target new market
Threats represent potential problems that you should consider and address.
Examples: entry of strong competitor, increased regulation, change in customer buying preferences
Take a look at items in one category and you may see how, from a different perspective, they can fit into the opposite category. For example, if you ignore an opportunity, it can become a threat if a competitor decides to use it.
Core Competencies
You can use the SWOT analysis to help determine your core competencies. Competencies are those skills and tasks at which you excel and are valued by your customer. A core competence is a capability that could help your business achieve a competitive advantage, such as an expert sales team, strong branding, efficient processes, proprietary technology, or another asset that is critical to your success.
Your business may have many competencies, but your core competencies are those that help differentiate it from the rest of the market. For example, Toyota is currently the car company with the most advanced core competency in building hybrid vehicles. Starbucks has core competencies in brewing full-flavored coffees, having the dominant coffee brand, the largest network of distribution outlets, and a predictable customer experience.
Looking at your business's strengths is a starting point to identify its core competencies. Once core competencies are identified, they can form the cornerstone of your business strategy. Think of your core competencies as your invisible assets. Though they do not show up on your Balance Sheet, they are resources that you can use to beat the competition.
Your core competencies will change over time. For example, your business may have superior technological skills that give it a competitive edge. Eventually competitors will catch up or new technological skills will supercede the current ones. When they do, your business will need to explore its opportunities and determine what changes it needs to make before it loses its competitive advantage. The name Schwinn used to be synonymous with quality bicycles. After losing touch with their market and outsourcing their production, they lost their competitive advantage and ended up in bankruptcy.
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It's almost Super Bowl time (3:30pm Pacific time this Sunday on CBS). Did you know the Super Bowl is the second biggest eating day of the year? It's true. Thanksgiving is first, then the Super Bowl. Speaking of the Super Bowl, I'm looking forward to the battle between the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens. And of course, all those wonderful Super Bowl commercials. If you're planning on hosting a party this year, think about Boar's Head premium deli meats and cheeses for your spread. And thanks to Boar's Head, I'm giving away a $20 Visa gift card so you can purchase Boar's Head products for your next party.
Boar's Head deli platters and sandwiches make entertaining easy and delicious. The company has you covered with their flavored meats, cheeses, BBQ ribs, knocks, brats, sausages, cheeses, pepperoni, salami and sopressata. BTW, their products are made from quality ingredients. In addition, Boar's Head also offers a wide array of touchdown recipes that are perfect for your Super Bowl party.
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Super Bowl Giveaway
Thanks to Boar's Head, a reader of my dad blog will win a $20 gift card to purchase Boar's Head products. The winner will be randomly selected. The deadline to enter the giveaway is Thursday, February 7th (Eastern time). The giveaway is limited to readers in the USA. If you don't see an entry form below, please wait for the Rafflecopter giveaway form to load (or refresh the browser).
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New commissioner shares experiences with Rotary
By Peg Wunder
"I've learned a lot since I ran to be a county commissioner last year" was the opening comment made by Duane Martin as he addressed Rotary on Monday, Feb. 25.
He has learned in the few months he has been a county commissioner that there are 50 plus employees of Walworth County and that there are 5,438 residents who live in the county. There are 792 miles of county roads and only 30 miles of those county roads are paved. The budget for this year is $4,706,000.
Duane talked about the three things that he is most interested in pertaining to the county.
The first thing is the inequity in the tax structure. There are problems how properties are assessed and the assessor's job is to apply uniform assessments. It is difficult to know about all the new very big buildings and if some buildings that are old and no longer useful are gone. The assessor's office is staffed with one full-time person and one part-time person and they are responsible for keeping track of 8,000 parcels in the county. The State Department of Revenue in their audit stated that there should be one full-time employee for each 2,500 parcels, which means there should be three employees in that office. The whole thing is terribly outdated and many times the valuation is not known until the parcel is sold. It needs to be standardized so everyone is taxed equally. Duane said the goal is to get it straightened out in the next year. Due to the size of the county the use of an airplane may be the most feasible idea. It could be left as it is now, but it is not fair to many people.
Duane is also concerned about recycling and source reduction. In 1992 Dennis Bierschbach worked to purchase the land for the landfill and worked to help meet all the requirements. The landfill is currently regulated very carefully. The landfill generates its own income and some of that income is set aside as all the areas of the landfill have to be monitored for 30 years. The idea of recycling needs to be presented to the public because the landfill has a limited life. Last year $511,000 was generated by taking in 16,000 tons of garbage. Mobridge contributed nearly a third of that amount. The expenses from last year were about $400,000.
Duane said that the county commission has ordered a feasibility study concerning the jail, which has not yet come back. Presently, the jail has beds for 32 inmates and it runs at about 50 percent occupancy. Last year there were 877 inmates who served a total of 6,096 days with an average of 16 days' stay per inmate. The state prisons are full and the state would like to send non-violent inmates back to their county to be housed, but they have already stated that they want those who they send back to be held longer. There are 16 contracts from other entities in the area and those inmates are housed in the Walworth County Jail. Duane said 90 percent of the inmates are from Mobridge. The county commission is researching the possibility of increasing the size of the jail to hold 54 inmates. The federal government would also like to house inmates at the county jail and, Duane commented, they pay a better rate.
Marc McClellan announced that it's time to contact people for the NCAA Basketball Pool, which Rotary has each year. There are 64 teams and it is a small fundraiser with Rotary only making about $260 with $380 being paid out to the winners.


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For The Week Of March 22-28, 2010
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Be careful of what you reveal and to whom, because haters will be out and will twist and use your words to their benefit. However, if somehow this works out to you getting trapped into having an intimate and intense conversation with that someone who puts you on edge, well, then, this is when you'll see how much tact you actually possess and what your true feelings are.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Feel the love, because whatever you have going on is beautiful! Sure, at times it's not exactly what you envisioned, but perfection is only a fleeting notion anyway. As for your big picture, realize what you have does fall in line with it all, and if not 100 percent, trust you are at least on your path to the riveting happiness you theorize in your mind.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Throw away your agenda, because a new and more happening schedule of events is heading your way and it'll be like a fire under your booty, as the speed in which you will have to travel will be faster and more intense than ever. While it might initially be a shock to your system, you'll find that the exchange of instant gratification will more than suffice for your agony.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Sudden passionate connections are in your stars, and it'll be the whole package deal. Not only is this someone who'll make you sweat in all the right places, but he can actually hold up his end of a conversation too. Yes, that unicorn you have been dreaming of is coming onto the scene and ready to rock your world. Now, time to see what tricks you've got up your sleeve to seal the deal.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
A little tension never hurt anybody, so don't even think of caving in just to end the drama and get on with your life. Realize the choices you make now set a precedent: While you think you are paying a little of your pride now, don't underestimate the actual price you are actually shelling out. Think harder on all the causes and effects of your decisions now.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
When you hear fighting words from your baby, be ready to stand up and throw them back just as hard. This isn't the time to sit back and try to make excuses for anyone, because no rationale will work or should work. Besides, why be a doormat for those overly aggressive types? Realize that just because they are louder, that doesn't make them right.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
There are times when taking the easy way out is OK. This week, no matter what ails you, don't be shy to throw money at the problem. It will go away. While it might not necessarily go away forever, who cares! This isn't the week you want to waste worrying about issues that only hold you back.
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
You'll be revving yourself up with mucho energy, and this will mean you'll be as daring as you will be careless. Whatever the case, you can't help who you are and this week it's all about letting the chips fall where they may. Luckily, in the mix not only will the chips fall where they want, so will a few panties. And for that: oh-la-la!
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
You have to let your imagination run away with itself, even if it scares you. In fact, the more it frightens you, the more you should realize that a change of pace is needed and some sudden actions taken. The faster you can move now, the better the results will come — it's your instincts now that will drive you to the best parts of your fantasies.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Don't stop to think. Get your curiosities out with that certain someone who has been circling about and learn what you need from stepping it up. If you keep obsessing about the situation, you will kill any chance at a decent orgasm — and if there is anything you need right now, it's a giant jolt of energy into your vortex of love. That's right, time to hit it and quit it.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
You know what feels good and for that alone, you should be giving yourself a big ole pat on the back. Finding peace of mind is like finding a needle in the haystack. Once you secure it, you should never let it go. Not to say it's all a walk in the park, because it's not. So as you enter this week, weary of your status, get ready to put on the warrior gear and fight the big fight.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
The world is officially yours, if you want it. The thing, though, is that you can't just wish for the mundane. Time to reach sky high, to come up with the most absurd dreams possible, because only when you let your mind go there will you have a whole new realm of possibilities open up.


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Employment Law
Employment Law Questions? Ask an Employment Lawyer.
My lawyer at the time of getting my DUI expunged advised me to always answer on job applications that I had never been convicted of a crime (except if they specifically asked: whether expunged, deferred, etc... on the applicaiton).
This potential employer Googled me and found the former conviction. After finding it on Google they said I misrepresented myself.
Thank you for your follow-up, Brenna.Technically speaking if the conviction was expunged and removed from your record, you were not misrepresenting yourself. An expungement is treated as if the conviction took place, so you did not have to disclose it (that is generally the point of an expungement). However if the information is publicly available there is no duty on the employer to keep it private--the potential employer found it via google, which is a public search engine. Since the information is inherently public, which is what I stated above, there is no duty to keep it private from anyone. The employer can discuss your record because it is public record and openly available. There is a potential cause of action against the employer for 'invasion of privacy', and specifically for placing you in 'false light' (since the conviction was expunged) and that is something you could potentially threaten them with if they continue discussing it with others. It would not be defamation of character since the underlying facts found are still true.Good luck.


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Alright so here it is, my first post on here! I hope you guys will go easy on me, I'm still a newb to Linux in general and BT3 has caught my attention so much so that I am installing it in a Dual Boot Config on my notebook. I have a few questions but before I get started I'll give the specs to my machine:
Toshiba Satellite M35X-S1143
CPU: 1.4 Ghz Intel Celeron M
HDD: 40 GB Interal
OpD: CD/DVD Combo
Net 1: Atheros AR5005GS Wireless Network Adapter (Internal)
Net 2: Realtek Eithernet 10/100
Now that that's out of the way, I already gathered that BT3 has no installer, and you must install it directly from the command line, so I am figuring out how to do that. Now it's time for me to pose my first question.
How do I identify my wireless networking card and then how do I scan for wireless networks?
It's prudent to note here that I am primarily using my Wireless Network connection through a LinkSys Wireless B/G Router. The Router is set with a password and encryption, I believe WEP.
Once I have identified my Wireless Card; how do I connect to my Wireless Network and set this as my primary connection when I boot into BT3?
I know these are pretty much unadvanced and simple questions, I have been a Windows User for years and I just got fed up with it. So I have decided to take the plunge and use Linux, and for this I chose BT3. I'm a fairly competant computer guru and I will pick up what I can. I appreciate any help greatly anyone could give me here and I am thankful for it. Thank you all for stopping by to read my post.
Alright so I successfully installed BT3 from the LiveCD and I managed to properly configure Lilo to dual boot Windows XP and BT3. Now that that's settled I'm still trying to figure out how to use my wireless card to connect to the net. I've managed to get it to recognize my wireless chipset, with the right driver it even senses the wireless networks and I can create a profile based on my network. But it Will not connect for me, does anyone know how to fix this problem? I would appreciate any help I could get... Thanks for your time as always!


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Ten Interesting Facts You Probably Didn't Know About St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day is this weekend and we all know we'll be drinking from the time we wake up until we pass out involuntarily for consuming more alcohol than any human body was meant to handle! read these 10 facts before you get sloshed and spout them off on this heavily lubricated day to a crowd of people that probably won't be able to remember their own names much less understand you!
#1.) ST. PATRICK wasn't Irish. He was born in either Scotland or Wales, and was brought to Ireland as a slave. And green wasn't originally his color, it was BLUE!!
#2.) You know what else isn't Irish? "Danny Boy". It was written by an English songwriter named Frederick Weatherly . . . he set it to an Irish melody called "Londonderry Air".
#3.) Also, "When Irish Eyes are Smiling" was written by two Americans.
#4.) St. Patrick's name wasn't Patrick. It was actually Maewyn. And the holiday marks his DEATH, not his birthday.
#5.) America is way more Irish than Ireland. There are approximately 36 million Americans with Irish ancestors. The population of Ireland is about 4.5 million.
#6.) 1% of all the beer in the WORLD is consumed on St. Patrick's Day.
#7.) Guinness sees the biggest boost of any individual beer on St. Patrick's Day. On the average day, people worldwide drink 5.5 million pints of Guinness . . . on St. Patrick's Day, it jumps to at least 13 million pints.
#8.) America's bar tab on Sunday will be approximately $245 MILLION.
#9.) Americans are in the middle of a new love affair with Irish whiskey. Sales of Irish whiskey are up 400% since 2002. They've even jumped 22.5% in the past 12 months.
#10.) Approximately 133 million American adults . . . or 56.3% of the adult population . . . will celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year. And 84% will wear green.
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by Christopher Freeburn | May 6, 2013 10:40 am
[1]Once a staple of science fiction stories, 3D printers are beginning to reach consumers[2].
On Friday, the Cube 3D Printer hit the website of office supply chain Staples (NASDAQ:SPLS[3]). At $1,300 each, the printers are still a bit expensive for most shoppers, but prices are falling as other 3D printers hit the market. Solidoodle has announced 3D printer models for just $500, PC World notes.
The Cube 3D Printer uses cartridges filled with ABS and PLA plastic resins to "print" items that measure 5.5 inches. The printer comes with 25 design templates and features WiFi connectivity.
3D printing has broad applications across a number of fields, including design and architecture. The process works by depositing sequential layers of material according to computer-generated designs.
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Bob Levi took a first look at the WyWires custom designed interconnects in issue 50 and found them to be a good value at the top of his list for under $1000 interconnects. To quickly review, Wywires builds cables to order for you based on the needs of your system and personal preferences. No cable is fabricated until after a phone or e-mail interview between you, the consumer, and Wywires. This is a unique approach in the industry, as far as I know, and according to Bob the results are pretty effective.
I ran into Wywires founder Alex Sventitsky at an LA Orange County Audio Society event and asked him what he had in phono interconnects. I acquired a Dynavector Ruby cartridge a few months ago for my VPI Scout turntable and had trouble finding a cable that worked well in this system. Since then I replaced my turntable with a Townshend Rock 7 with a Helius Omega tonearm that made a major improvement in my LP sound, but I still had doubts about the interconnect cable I settled on, a set of Kubala-Sosna Fascinations. Alex agreed to make a set of his phono cables for me to try. They are distinctly different from the interconnects destined for use between line level stages of your audio system that Bob Levi sampled.
The Wywires phono cables come in two basic varieties for either hi output (e.g.. > 2mv) cartridges or low output cartridges. The difference is in the amount of litz wire used in the cable. In addition to this difference there are a few connector options depending on whether you need a DIN connector, RCA or XLR on one end or the other. The standard length for the phono cable is 4 ft but Wywires can supply other lengths as well. I got the hi-output version with the nice Xhadow RCA connectors on both ends. There is also a ground wire wrapped inside the cable jacket with a spade lug on either end. The cables themselves are unshielded, but the integrated ground wire allows you to accommodate different turntable grounding needs or experiment to minimize any hum or noise. I attached the ground wire at the preamp end and experienced no discernible hum at all.
Wywires are deliberately unshielded as Alex Sventitsky has found adding a shield has a definite negative impact on the sound. He tells me in an e-mail that he is working on a shielded version that, hopefully, does not alter the sound. Lack of a shield could cause problems in some systems so make sure you can return the cables if you run into this annoying problem and can't solve it using standard methods.
One caution I have is that this cable requires a pretty long break in period. Wywires burned in the cable for about 24 hours before they sent it to me, but my first listen was a little discouraging. After an e-mail discussion with Alex he advised that about 70 hours of burn-in is preferred so I hooked up the cable to my CD player and ran it in for another 50+ hours. After this the sound on phono had settled in much better to give the results I report on below.
The most obvious sonic characteristic of the Wywires phono interconnect is their solid performance in the bass. Most other litz-type wires I have tried in the past have been a bit wimpy in this area but not the Wywires. The bass is big, bold and dynamic without being overblown. I think this low end is responsible for the excellent sense of pace I heard with these wires in my system.
The midrange is really sweet and clear and gave excellent rendition of male and female vocals. However, what stood out was the great way the Wywires handled piano music. The piano seemed to come up in the mix in just about every jazz, classical or pop piece I played that had a piano. Again I found the result very natural and appealing. The highs were crystal clear but a little bit benign compared to other parts of the audio spectrum and compared to my reference cables. There was a little bit less air around the instruments and voices and a slight veiling of some of the highest reaching instruments. And although the soundstage was very wide, I noticed that depth was squeezed down a bit, especially at the outside edges of the soundstage. However the timbral accuracy especially through the midrange, together with the distinct low end, good detail and enjoyable pace made this cable very enjoyable to listen to. I would say that introduction of the Wywires into my phono system seemed to cause an effect similar to a slight vertical tracking angle adjustment in that the bass came up and the highs came down a tad.
The Wywires are built very well (indeed they are handmade) with excellent materials and the customization offered is an intriguing opportunity to optimize system performance. The cables sound very lifelike with a particularly good low end and sweet midrange. Although not cheap they are well worth the money as they can make your phono system sing. Wywires offers a five year warranty (this is not stated on the web site) and from now until the end of the year they are offering a discount if you trade in an old interconnect. I recommend you contact Alex at Wywires and see what he can do to bring the best out of your phono system. Michael Wechsberg
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HiCustomer was any work recently done to the system? Was the fluid low at all when you checked it? Is the noise coming from the vicinity of the power steering pump?
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A flush should cost around $100. It looks like a remanufactured pump is available from Mercedes for around $500, labor charges should be in the 2 hour range. I must apologize when I answered before I didn't think that your car had a separate reservoir for the power steering. I would replace the reservoir when I flushed the system. There is filter in the reservoir that can certainly cause the problem. The reservoir is $25 and about .5 hours to replace it. I've attached the instructions to replace the pump which also cover's the reservoir. Let me know if you have any questions.
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Busy days at #rdcHQ! This week in the SVG Track, we began work on Dimensional Diagrams and the team is building a simple library of symbols and repeatable elements that occur frequently in the Title 24 illustration set. For now, it includes simple items such as fractions and stylized arrowheads.
We are also searching to see if any useful libraries already exist, such as the collection of electrical symbols on Wikipedia shown below. We will be moving towards similar useful groupings in the weeks ahead and will be creating more libraries like this:
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Miki Hashimoto, former owner of Japon, opening Tokio in Prospect
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Last September, when Miki Hashimoto, the owner of Japon (now John Holly's Asian Bistro), closed his Japanese restaurant after eighteen years in Washington Park, he teased us with his future plans: "I have some great new ideas and concepts that I'm exploring that Denver hasn't seen," he said, adding that his next concept, which he'd unveil in a new location, would open in the summer of 2014. The man keeps his promises.
See also: Restaurant Japon will soon close in Wash Park - and relocate to a new location next year
True to his word, Hashimoto is opening Tokio at 2907 Huron Street, in Denver's Prospect neighborhood, later this summer. "Construction is going on right now, and I expect it to be complete around June 25," he tells me, adding that he hopes to unlock the doors to the new buildout sometime within the first week in July.
"I'm so excited to open the door for all of my generous customers who have been waiting for me to open my new restaurant," he says. And he makes this bold declaration, too: "We'll be serving the most authentic ramen noodles that you've ever tasted in Denver, along with yakitori and sushi...of course."
Twelve chef-owner Jeff Osaka, of course, is also unleashing a ramen-ya -- Osaka Ramen -- and if all goes according to plan, he'll open his Ballpark spot in August.
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Lessons from Texas
Texas is a right-minded red state, where patriotism is still a virtue and political correctness is out of vogue. So how on Earth have left-wing educators in public classrooms been allowed to instruct Lone Star students to dress in Islamic garb, call the 9/11 jihadists "freedom fighters" and treat the Boston Tea Party participants as "terrorists"?
Here's the dirty little secret: Despite the best efforts of vigilant parents, teachers and administrators committed to academic excellence, progressive activists reign supreme in government schools.
That's because curriculum is king. The liberal monopoly on the modern textbook/curricular market remains unchallenged after a half-century.
As Fox News reporter Todd Starnes noted last week, a 32-year veteran of the conservative Lumberton, Texas, high school led a world geography lesson on Islam in which hijab-wrapped students were banned from using the words "suicide bomber" and "terrorist" to describe Muslim mass murderers in favor of the term "freedom fighter."
It was in the curriculum.
Top-down federalized "Common Core" standards are now sweeping the country. It's important to remember that while teachers unions are on board with the Common Core regime, untold numbers of rank-and-file educators are just as angered and frustrated as parents about the Big Ed power grab.
The program was concocted not at the grassroots level but by a bipartisan cabal of nonprofits (led by lobbyists for the liberal Bill Gates Foundation), statist business groups and hoodwinked Republican governors. This scheme, enabled by the Obama administration's "Race to the Top" funding mechanism, usurps local autonomy in favor of lesson content and pedagogical methods.
In practice, Common Core evades transparency by peddling shoddy curricular material authored by anonymous committees. Common Core's "constructivist" approach to reading, for example, is now the rationale for abandoning classic literature for "informational texts."
Claims that Common Core bubbled up from the states are bass-ackward. A shady nonprofit group called "Achieve Inc.," stocked with federal-standards advocates who've been around since the Clinton years, designed the materials. They were rubber-stamped by the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers and subsidized by the Gates Foundation.
In states like Texas, which rejected Common Core, similar secretive alliances prevail. The Texas Education Service Center Curriculum Collaborative, a nonprofit group led by government officials, designed the "CSCOPE" curriculum now used in 80 percent of the state's schools. The state Board of Education, local schools and parents were denied access to the online CSCOPE curriculum database — which was exempted from disclosure rules.
Grassroots activists in Indiana, Alabama, Utah and nearly a dozen other states are now educating themselves and their state legislatures about the centralized education racket, whether it's under the guise of Common Core or any other name.
As Texas goes, so goes the nation. The fight against the federalization of academic standards is a national education Alamo.
Michelle Malkin is the author of "Culture of Corruption: Obama and his Team of Tax Cheats, Crooks and Cronies" (Regnery 2009).


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St Albans Ladies showed an intensity that has been lacking from previous games as they defeated Oxford Hawks 2-1 in the National League.
The side went 1-0 down after ten minutes after a deflected effort by Oxford. St Albans dug in and attacked but it was not until the ball got to Sammie Archer that Oxford were under pressure.
Time and again Archer caused real problems for Oxford. From a short corner Holly Parson passed to Archer but the Oxford keeper saved and Lucy Barrett pounced on the rebound to score.
After the break St Albans continued to attack and Clare Beattie and Archer caused Oxford more problems.
Halfway through the second half, Beattie shot from the top of the circle, Sarah Cullum got a stick to the ball just as she collided with the Oxford keeper and the ball trickled over the line to make the score 2-1.
The St Albans defence held firm and defender Chloe Hobson was singled out as the star performer.
The St Albans Sevenths produced one of their best performances of the season in their 2-2 draw with newly promoted Bedford Vets.
With experience on their side, the Bedford side showed why they are unbeaten so far this season with their clinical approach to the game.
The more experienced Bedford side with years on the young St Albans team took the lead after a short corner close to half-time.
The young blades of St Albans fought back to level 1-1 in the second half with Charlie Beedle forcing the ball home from an acute angle.
This goal opened the game up with the Tangerines taking the initiative in the last 20 minutes.
Beedle again came close ably supported by Michael Voigt and Andrew Jennings but against the run of play Bedford again took the lead after a deflected shot on goal with only ten minutes to play.
To the credit of the St Albans side, they fought back and produced a well-worked goal from a short corner to gain a deserved draw against the league leaders.
The Ladies Sixths drew 2-2 with Hertford Thirds as they earned their first point of the season.
A hard-fought game saw goals from Sandi Chanda and Nathan Murley but the Saints conceded a late penalty equaliser.
In other action, St Albans Boadiceas eased to a 4-0 win over Leighton Buzzard.
Despite being down to 11 players and missing their regular goalkeeper the Boadiceas were in fighting form right from the off.
The first goal came from a swift pass by Sue Hicks on the backline to midfielder Kelli Seagrave at the top of the D who rattled it home.
The second came from a pass to Helen Anton on the penalty spot who struck it neatly into the corner of the goal.
The third was achieved from a spectacular reverse scoop into the top of the net by Anton.
The half-time team talk certainly saw Leighton Buzzard raise their game but not enough to disturb the Boadiceas stand-in keeper Tamsin Warren who had a great game between the sticks.
Once again Angie Patton impressed as did Jaqui Barford and Sue Carter in defence who all succeeded in protecting keeper Warren from danger.
After several unsuccessful attempts at scoring, forward Lou Jackman managed to push one home to make the final score 4-0.


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January 15, 2015 | Last year was full of data breaches. From JPMorgan Chase to Sony to Apple nothing seemed safe. Not your credit cards. Not your iTunes account. And President Obama seemed intent on addressing concerns over the ruptures Tuesday when he indicated that he would send a package to Capitol Hill to tackle some key cybersecurity issues. Among…
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January 20, 2014 | How exactly do we come up with the minimum and maximum net worth figures for members of Congress? We answer some of your most frequently asked questions.
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January 9, 2014 | A watershed moment for the finances of members of Congress: In 2012, more than half were millionaires, a new analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics shows. Also, Darrell Issa reclaims the top spot.
Offshore Drilling Bills' Sponsors, Cosponsors Received Big Bucks From Oil Industry
June 28, 2013 | The oil and gas industry pumped plenty of money into the 2012 campaign funds of the sponsors and cosponsors of two bills to expand offshore drilling that were passed by the House this week.
Cybersecurity, Privacy Issues Spurred Lobbying Even Before NSA Programs Revealed
June 11, 2013 | Last week's revelations that the U.S. government was collecting data on millions of phone calls made through Verizon and running an Internet surveillance program targeting foreign nationals via major online corporations, make it almost inevitable that the issue of electronic privacy -- already a hot topic in 2012 -- will vault to near the top of the lobbying charts in 2013. Even before the recent news of government snooping made headlines, a number of bills impacting privacy and cybersecurity had already been introduced this year.
Monsanto: Big Guy on the Block When it Comes to Friends in Washington
February 19, 2013 | Justice Clarence Thomas was on the bench today hearing a case involving seed patents held by his previous employer, Monsanto. Thomas aside, though, Monsanto has plenty of friends in Washington: It's the big guy on the agribusiness block when it comes to providing campaign cash and lobbying muscle.
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February 15, 2013 | When the Democrats were putting together their convention in Charlotte, they shunned corporate contributions, only to run into a funding crisis. Their workarounds included a loan guaranteed by Duke Energy -- a loan that appears to be turning into a donation.
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January 29, 2013 | Everyone from Wal-mart to Boeing wanted to be heard on cybersecurity in 2012's final quarter. Also, defense PACs made many post-election investments in Capitol Hill allies.
Millionaire Freshmen Make Congress Even Wealthier
January 16, 2013 | Think the Congress that just ended was out of touch with America? The new one may be no better, judging by how much it's worth. Overall, lawmakers are even wealthier than in previous years, according to our analysis of their 2011 financial disclosure statements, and 257 of them -- seven more than in 2010 -- are millionaires.
Capital Eye Opener, Jan. 14: Cornyn Hearts Cruz, Revolving Door in Reverse, and More
January 14, 2013 | Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn could benefit from some of the fundraising sources of his new BFF, tea party favorite Sen. Ted Cruz.
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text: Londonderry-Jefferson taps A.J. as presidentThe Antrim Methodist Church was the setting March 28 when the Londonderry-Jefferson 4-H club met, led by Adviser Randy Nichols.Officers were elected then, including A.J. Anderson as president, Eric Nichols as vice president, Randy Allen as secretary, Sarah Nichols as treasurer, Austin Anderson as news reporter, Becky Bertram as recreation leader, Ryan Larrick as safety officer and Austin Nichols as health officer.Dues were set at $3.50 per member per year. Members also decided on projects.Austin Nichols will give a health report, Sarah Nichols and Eric Nichols will give demonstrations and Ryan Larrick will be in charge of refreshments when the club again meets, April 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Antrim church.Donations for the Westland Workers The Westland Workers, led by Steve Ball, met April 4 at Hog Heaven on High Hill Road.He brought the meeting to order. It was announced that Colgate-Palmolive donated $50 to the club and Guthrie Insurance donate $25.Clubbers discussed purchasing shirts, the sign-up for public speaking and a frozen food sale.Troy Neptune presented a report on head safety. The club will sell candles as a fund-raiser. Future group plans include participation in Clay Pike Days, June 18 and 19.The group will meet again April 25 at 6 p.m. at Hog Heaven. Tim Neptune will present a safety report then, and Joey Holmes will have a game for members to play.Miss Bamfield leads Town and Country Kristen Bamfield will lead the Town and Country 4-H club as president this year.She was elected during the March 27 meeting of the group, held at the Jefferson Township house in Winterset.Other officers include Vice President Megan Baird, Secretary Ashley Montgomery, Treasurer Cheyanne Bamfield, News Reporter Miranda Douglas, Health Reporter Eric Roberson, Safety Reporter Logan Bamfield and Recreation Leader Chelsey Sells.Logan Bamfield presented a safety report on bicycles.It was decided that Miranda Douglass and Adam Finch will bring refreshments.When the clubs next meets April 25 at 2 p.m. at the Guernsey County Fairgrounds fund-raisers will be determined.