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THE Met Office has issued a weather warning on roads across the county as more heavy rainfall is expected in the coming days.
The warning is expected to last until shortly before midnight on Tuesday, February 11.
Last night more heavy storms battered Worcester and this latest warning means the county council see more flooding as the already saturated ground is unable to cope with further rain.
Roads across the county are closed as a result of flooding, these include the Jubilee Bridge in Fladbury, the Eckington Bridge, near Pershore, Station Road in Hinton, Waterside in Evesham and the temporary footbridge off the Abbey Road, Hylton Road in Worcester, Stourport Road, Bewdley, New Street and Hanley Road in Upton, Shell Ford between Bradley Green to Himbleton and the Walcot Ford between Pershore and Drakes Broughton.
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In a quiet location on a small select development, Dormers is a well furnished, end of terrace holiday home with a sunny, fully enclosed rear garden. Just a short walk to the town centre, Leiston boasts a steam museum, leisure centre with swimming pool, independent cinema and range of shops, pubs and restaurants.
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Pronunciation: he-rê-see • Hear it!
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A controversial opinion that violates accepted doctrine, especially if it denies the truth of that doctrine or otherwise casts dispersions on it. Usually associated with religious doctrine.
Notes: The noun and adjective from this word are rather different from their origin. The noun is heretic [her-ê-tik] and the adjective heretical [hê-ret-ik-êl]. Two quite different forms with Ts where the S stands in the underlying form. This is not uncommon in words borrowed from Greek: hypothesis: hypothetical, psychosis: psychotic, neurosis: neurotic.
In Play: First and foremost this word is associated with religious doctrine: "Dr. Dubchek was shunned by members of his congregation when he expressed the heresy that Jesus could not have appeared on Earth parthenogenically." However, we are free to use it anywhere we find a set of ways that are considered inviolable doctrine: "Any criticism of the boss is treated as heresy at the office, and bringing into question the employment status of the critic."
Word History: Today's word comes from Old French heresie (Modern French hérésie), from Late Latin haeresis, from Late Greek hairesis "a choice, faction". This noun was derived from haireisthai "to choose", the middle voice of hairein "to take, grasp, seize". One etymologist claims that this word goes back to Proto-Indo-European ser- "take", but I can't find that meaning recorded for ser-. (Today we thank our old friend William Hupy for recommending this religiously Good Word.)


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The Brooklyn Kitchen & The Meat Hook
Yet another awesome space for all you foodies. I feel blessed to be surrounded with such a wide variety culinary pleasures. The streets of New York are always changing and places pop up where you might not expect. I had heard about The Brooklyn Kitchen for some time. I have been really obsessed with food stores lately. Since I am always trying to find great new items to style food with or gadgets to use in the kitchen. When my friend reminded me today to check it out. Its a good size space with a wide variety of different options. The Meat Hook is the butcher shop with large deli cases, behind a group of men slicing up meat and making a variety of homemade sausages. You are in Williamsburg remember, I will mention all of the butchers were in their 20-30s sporting mustaches and glasses. Not the traditional fat older man you would picture as your local butcher. I have heard great things about their meats and the quality.
The other portion of the store is devoted to all those awesome kitchen gadgets. You will find a large array of bad ass knives and cookware. Every tool of the trade and cookbooks. Aprons, kitchen aids and beer making kits. You name it, they got it. They offer olive oil and vinegar in bulk. Have a nice selection of cheeses and some veggies. Supporting all the main local Brooklyn food makers such as the popular Brooklyn Brine. They offer cooking classes in one of their two very large cooking labs. Finishing with upstairs everything you would need to bake up a storm. If you are in the neighborhood check them out and if you aren't then enjoy my photos and wish you were ;)
The Labs contain:
• Lab #1: a 1500sf teaching space with room for 20 hands on and 60 demonstration
• Lab #2: a 1000sf teaching space with room for 15 hands on and 35 demonstration
• The Meat Hook: a full service custom butcher shop presided over by Tom Mylan, Brent Young and Benjamin Turley
• The Bulk Room: bulk oils, vinegars, beans, rice, flour, chocolate, spices and other ingredients, sourced as locally as possible
• Our Research library: Our collection of rare and out-of-print cookbooks can be viewed for inspiration
• Brewing Supplies: Everything you need to make beer at home, including whole grains, and tools for rent
• Baking supplies: tips, pastry bags, fondant, food coloring, gelatin and more.
• The same great selection, personal attention and customer service you've come to expect at the Brooklyn Kitchen
The Brooklyn Kitchen Labs
100 Frost st
Brooklyn NY 11211
p. (718) 349-5033
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How nice to have all that kitchen stuff and varieties of food so close by. Great photos again.ReplyDelete
I went there on a food adventure with some friends and we bought a variety of sausages and some rabbit rillette. The Long Dong Bud is definitely worth a try! I didn't realize that there was so much variety in their classes, they even have one on wine education. Love the pictures, they make me want to go back for more!ReplyDelete
I'm so happy you like my photos:) Your photos are so beautiful! And what a cool place! I'm glad you found my blog, so I can follow yours. Have a nice weekend!ReplyDelete


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Blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy, adjusting the consistency with a little cold water if desired. A quick, homemade version of this Middle Eastern favorite. We use umeboshi paste for added flavor in place of salt. Serve as a dip with warm pita bread.
Per serving - 224 calories, 9 gram fat (37% calories from fat), 10 gram protein, 25 gram carbohydrate, 6 gram fiber, 0 milligram cholesterol, 468 milligram sodium


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CINCINNATI (AP) -- An assistant principal at a Catholic school in Cincinnati has been fired over a blog post he wrote in support of gay marriage.
A spokesman with the Archdiocese of Cincinnati says that Mike Moroski was fired from Purcell Marian High School on Monday for "poor judgment" and violating the teachings of the Catholic church.
Moroski had anticipated the move after he refused to take down the blog post and hired an attorney.
Moroski did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday but had told The Cincinnati Enquirer last week that he was following his conscience when he posted his support of gay marriage.
The 34-year-old, who is married, had been in his second year at Purcell Marian High School after teaching at Moeller High School for 10 years.


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Health food skeptics might expect the recipes in a cookbook titled The Sprouted Kitchen to be all sprouts and seeds, rabbit-food style. Not so in blogger Sara Forte's new book, beautifully photographed by her husband, Hugh. Sure, Sara's recipes highlight fresh produce, whole grains and unsaturated fats — but they're also tempting and satisfying. Case in point: the spicy Ranchero Breakfast Tostadas pictured above.
From vibrant seasonal salads to fruit-spiked cocktails to bites of (unprocessed) indulgence in the treats section, the book's 100 recipes are mostly original, with a few favorites from Sara's popular blog folded in.
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n conjunction with her first book, Classical Drawing Atelier, Ms. Aristides has created not only a major work of technical knowledge, historical enlightenment and visual beauty, but has also made a definitive case in proving that realism in art, when used to communicate shared human experience and beauty, is the highest form of visual art. Aristides Introduction to Classical Painting Atelier will make even die-hard modernists and devotees of abstract art stop and think. Her book itself is powerful enough to change minds. The rational art lover, even if he or she remains convinced of the "greatness" of abstract art, will come to see that realism, by its very nature, is rich with meaning and purpose and is completely relevant in today's art world. And if they pride themselves on being free-thinking and democratic, they will see that realism has as much a right to be championed as modernism. Indeed, the realism of today is modern...so let the artist choose his or her tools freely...no limits.
Aristides shows us that if abstract art reflects our angst as a culture, than realism offers us hope. Her arguments are solid, based on long studied historical and philosophical materials, which she uses freely and interweaves gracefully, not only in the Introduction, but through out the book. This second book, argues even more impressively, the role of realism as our finest form of visual art, because it is written with a maturity and confidence that comes from a continued willingness to see and hear and read all arguments and to then find over and over again that realism satisfies us humans in way that other forms cannot.
Realism is no more out-dated than the five senses themselves. Aristides has determined this after years of studying our present culture and the historical events that have brought culture to where it is today...often a very bleak, dark and impersonal place...stylish as that may be. She synthesizes all data as a philosopher, writer, painter and audience of the arts herself...and most importantly as an intelligent and caring human being. This last skill, probably the most attacked by modernist philosophy, because it seems sentimental, is indeed the most important determiner. Because isn't that why we humans make art...to reach out to other humans? But the best way for me to show you the importance of this book and why it should be read, seen and talked about, is in the book itself.


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Elections supervisor: McEachern does not meet District 4 residency requirements
Published: Friday, January 11, 2013 at 2:48 p.m.
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Former Gainesville Commissioner Mac McEachern does not meet the residency requirements to qualify for the March City Commission race, according to the Supervisor of Elections Office.
McEachern's home, which is his registered voting address, was within the former boundaries of District 4. But it is not inside the newly drawn district that commissioners unanimously approved on Dec. 20, when completing the required redistricting process that follows the U.S. census.
McEachern signed up to run on Jan. 3 — after commissioners had approved the new boundaries but before Mayor Craig Lowe had signed the redistricting ordinance.
Supervisor of Elections Pam Carpenter officially informed him Thursday that he did not meet residency requirements after her office received the final, executed redistricting ordinance signed by Lowe.
Carpenter said the two other current candidates in District 4, incumbent Randy Wells and Alfredo Espinosa, do meet the residency requirements. The City Commission's approved district maps kept all four single-district incumbents in their current districts.
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That is geeky to the max but still very creative. A perfect gift for any anime fan or gadget lover.
This is the coolest thing ever. Every time you get an email it reads out the first line for you. It also tells you the weather, stock markets, plays radio and loads more. I've had one for ages and the novelty hasn't worn off.Tags: toys, kids, home, computers, electronics, technology, gadgets, email, accessoriesAdded 9 Years Ago from Nabaztag


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I remembered that when i was little, my teacher asked us about our dreams. What do you want to do in the future? I remembered that i said" i want to be a teacher in the future". But when i grow up, my mind changed, and there was time i hate teachers. And my parents are always nagging how great to be a teacher. At last, i go for something else. I become an employee of a large listed company. Not long ago, i become a part-time trainer of the company, since there is no suitable person to train english, and it happens that i am an english major, and really good at it. It is not a easy job, i always stand there taking for hours. What's more, some of my students are not very hard working. I am tired.It's never been easy to be a good teacher.
Not really. It's quite hard to deal with students but it's a great feeling to know that you've got a good effect on them.
I don't like to be teacher because in this profession you have to always study to keep yourself updated. Plus i agree with summerazing that dealing with students is quite tough now-a-days. I also thought in childhood to be a teacher but as i grow-up i changed my mind lol.
In my childhood I use to say my aim is to become a teacher. After my mind maturity grows I changed my platform as to be a software engineer.I thing every field is risky as well as easy it depends upon us.
That's absurd! You have to study and keep yourself updated no matter what you do if you want to excel at your job.
I'm a teacher only that I don't teach childred... I give intensive IT courses to adults
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It is never easy to be good at anything, it takes effort and lots of hard work. But any work that deals directly with the public is even harder because you have to stand their attitudes and rudeness and still keep on smiling.
Beign a teacher (or a trainer) is tough and takes more hours than people thinks. It doesn't matter how well you know your subject. Even after all these years, I need at least 5 hours to be ready for just 1 hour of class.
Now you can't force anyone to learn if they don't want to. If you're doing training to adults, you have to realize that they're responsible for their actions. The only thing that you can do is to "seduce" them to do their work. Your students needs to participate in the class. As an average, a human only pays attention for around 10-15 min. Therefore, to engage them and keep their attention, you need to do an exercise or ask questions every 10-15 min, something that they can participate in, that also emphasize the concept that you're trying to explain so it is more memorable and easier to understand.
Finding a good example or exercise is hard, I tell you. And if it has to be entertaining, even more.
Also, you need to constantly ask for feedback. Once you've explain the concept and done your exercise, then you need to make sure that they do understand. Ask them "Is that completely clear?". If they say yes, then there's nothing else that you can do.
edit: Of course, if you don't like teaching this will be torture. So I suggest that you try to find some other position that you can enjoy more. Talk to your manager/superior so this part of your job will not go forever and ever.
I taught to secondary and higher secondary classes when i was jobless.I enjoyed from this experience very much.I learned a lot during the teaching period.I always remember those days.
my words may make some angry from me , but i hate my teacher , i think not all is bad , but its my luck .
I'm going to be a teacher of Philosophy and History and I think that respect of the students is crucial in this job.
Becoming a usual teacher can be relatively easy but to become an extraordinary teacher is a challenge. Teaching is a very fulfilling job since you get to share your knowledge with others and part of your job is to monitor learning. Learning is when there is a change in behavior of the other person taught. So you see, teaching is really influencing people.
I've considered teaching a course at a college level. (On programming, naturally)
Instead, I help people on this forum. why?
1: I get to help more people here in a year than I would teaching... lets say 60 students over the course of the same year. If I really tried, I could probably help more than that in a single day here.2: The people I help here are (for the most part) actually interested in learning that which I can help them with, rather than taking the course just for credit hours.3: No pressure/stress (other than a few posters)/forced timetable4: No homework to grade5: Focused help. I'm really good at PHP. But you really couldn't make a whole year's coursework out of that (without it being a specialized project-based class). I could teach classes on programming theory and various languages, but it doesnt hold enough interest for me.6: Learning myself. The most dangerous trap of teaching is falling to the assumption that you know everything, and stop learning. I know only enough to know that I know nothing; that learning never stops.
You really have to have a passion to teach and have lots of patience. I have thought about being a teacher but then reality hits me. I wouldn't have the patience to deal with kids now a days. I'm very sure it's a rewarding career but only a few have a heart for it and actual determination.
Teaching is a novel profession. so as a human i have also thought of being a teacher.
Novel? I would say that it is one of the oldest... :lol:
I do have good teaching skills but i don't want to be a teacher.
In fact i did, but i dont have enough patience to work with children who do NOT want to learn (which is a lot of children)
Well my degree is in Secondary Education, LOL, not web development. Doing the same old same old is easy (tell them what you are going to teach them, teach them, summarize). Creating an engaging format for adults takes work but is a lot more fun to teach.
I've volunteered time at a challenged riding program and at the local library teaching basic how to get on the internet classes.
It is very difficult to handle the poor students in education but if you have some intelligent students then this profession is not difficult. And the true TEACHER is that who knows how to handle the all type of students. So i ever thought of being a teacher.
I am thinking much faster sometimes and very frustrated when somebody dont follow me so i would be a bad teacher though sometimes i am thinking about it)))) Its true a lot of patience need to be and love for the children or students!!! I think some teachers really was made to be them))
In my childhoos I was keen to become a teacher. I used to copy my teachers, how do they teach, signature, give remarks, carry their bags. Each & everything, Even how they call the name of students or how they scream on us......But thank God, With the time our mind develops & we start living in a real world.


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Not your momma's minivan. Unless yo' momma is really fricking cool. ______________________________ Chrysler Town & Country Black Jack review: Designers: Marc A Reisen, Designer – Product Design Office and Liz Glance, Senior ... Not your momma's minivan. Unless yo' momma is really fricking cool. ______________________________ Chrysler Town & Country Black Jack review: Designers: Marc A Reisen, Designer – Product Design Office and Liz Glance, Senior Designer – Product Design Office The Chrysler Town & Country Black Jack draws its inspiration from the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas - a dominant and enigmatic presence on the Strip. Massive, dark and simple in shape and design, the icon casts a shadow over the surrounding properties. It sits on custom one-off 20-in. wheels with new bright finishes built by Alcoa Forged. They are tucked around a set of Brembo SRT brakes, matched with an adjusted ride height. Its stance is sophisticated, yet approachable. Covered in a custom Amber-Black Pearl paint, the hood features a ghosted "Black Jack" logo and pin stripe provided by Jim-Tech. Chrome accents complement the billet-style grill. The exterior was designed to draw people to the stunning inside. LED lighting, provided by OSRAM-Sylvania Group, was crucial to the application of Las Vegas allure. To give it an "after hours lounge bar" setting and atmosphere of light and shade, the team created dual panoramic-style roof openings. After relocating the gas tank, light-sensitive "scintilla" provided by Sensitile was used. Constructed of 100 percent acrylic, Scintilla transforms the way in which the surface interacts with interior lighting. The scintilla actually illuminates the players` "field." A leather- wrapped curved bench replaces the third-row seats. Providing "rat pack" and "rat rod" influence, the passenger seats are wrapped by Katzkin, and feature Vogl satin black leather, custom embroidery. Seat inserts feature perforated suede with silver backing and a suede headliner. The centered dealer`s seat required removal of the second-row pilot seats. The "black jack" table is constructed of light-weight carbon fiber. Creating seamless construction, it`s bolted to the translucent center mount that flows into the translucent floor. The adjustable lighting and table placement contribute to the players` comfort. Azentec and KICKER brought a "bada bing" to the interior. The entertainment system features two KICKER Audio 10-in. L7 sub woofers tied to a 1250-watt amplifier. Two pairs of 6-in. speakers and a four-channel 700-4 amplifier provide the "boom" factor. The rear-mounted 37-in. LCD flat screen and two 7-in. overhead monitors are connected to three hidden overhead digital cameras so there are "eyes" on the dealer`s and players` hands. The Azentec head unit – the Atlas 1000 – serves as a high-powered laptop radio head unit. Windows XP provides adaptability and capability for wireless internet, Bluetooth, cell phone, navigation system and personal PC – putting the Black Jack on the forefront of in-car entertainment. With QEK Integrated Fleet Services providing support during the Town & Country Black Jack build, this "slow roller" is sure to turn heads on the Strip. End of Chrysler Town & Country Black Jack review.Tags: entertainment, cars, vans, Gambling, autos, blackjack, Cool Hunting, concept cars, ChryslerAdded 9 Years Ago from Auto-power-girl
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Dulce Chavez signs letter of intent with Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
July 19th, 2012 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) is proud to announce that Dulce Chavez signed a letter of intent to accept a soccer scholarship with the Pomeroys on Monday, July 16, 2012 at SMWC.
A longtime standout at J. Sterling Morton East High School in suburban Chicago, Ill., Chavez made a name for herself as a talented and tenacious defender, compiling an impressive list of honors. She has been named Most Valuable Player for the Mustangs, was Athlete of the Month in May of 2012, and was twice named to the All-Conference Team of the West Suburban Conference, as well as to All-Sectional and All-Area teams. She has played with very successful clubs, including Eclipse Select, River Forest Rapids and FC Drive. Her FC Drive team most recently won the U18/19 division in the Kalamazoo Invitational Soccer Showcase.
Just as importantly, Chavez is also an honor student who has been awarded the Presidential Scholarship at SMWC for her academic achievements, and will be a welcome addition to the College.
Pomeroy coach Mike Aycock sees her as a perfect fit for Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College: "Dulce is one of those players that you immediately want when you see her play. She is quick, very technical, but also just a fantastic competitor. She anticipates play like few high school players I have seen. Add to this that she's a great student, has already demonstrated leadership in teams, and is a mature, well-spoken young woman, and you have a person who will make a big impact at The Woods. We're very fortunate to have her, and I expect that she will quickly become a key player for us."
The Pomeroys won bids to the USCAA national soccer tournament in 2009 and 2010, finishing as runners-up in 2009.
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On Saturday, May 19, 2012, OMCA set the stage for a dazzling and magical night inspired by the 60s and the special traveling exhibition The 1968 Exhibit. Guests came decked to the nines in funky 60s attire and got groovy with a live auction and dinner with rad retro flair by Barbara Llewellyn Catering. The night ended with Gala guests getting their groove on to Wall Street, one
of the Bay Area's hottest dance bands . All proceeds from the evening benefit Oakland Museum
of California's education programs.
OMCA CEO Lori Fogarty and Senior Curator of History Louise Pubols
Oakland Mayor Jean Quan and artist Hung Liu
Leland and Celia Douglas, Melissa Heller, and OMCA Trustee Steve Douglas
Gala guests wig out to Wall Street, one
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Inspirational author to speak at Four-Star Series
January 18th, 2012 |
Inspirational author, speaker and life coach, Zohra Sarwari will educate others about diversity using humor and personal experiences that leave audiences transformed at the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Four-Star Series.
Sarwari will present "Are Muslim Women Oppressed?" on February 1, 2012 at 7 p.m. in the Cecilian Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.
As an orthodox Muslim, Sarwari has faced many challenges and diversity issues. Her programs promote dialogue, and foster tolerance towards people of all races, religions and backgrounds.
Sarwari, the author of 10 books, has appeared on ABC News, Fox News and numerous radio shows. Her most popular book "9 Steps to Achieve Your Destiny" explores how to navigate one's way to right choices and productive habits. Her programs, which include "I Am Not a Terrorist", "Are Muslim Women Oppressed?" and "Become the Change that You Envision in the World," inspires students around the world and helps to bridge cultural gaps.
Sarwari came to the United States from Afghanistan as a refugee at the age of six. Her parents spoke very little English when they arrived, and worked hard to make ends meet. Despite this environment, Sarwari strived to achieve success no matter the circumstances. She married at age 19, earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of California Davis, a master's in business administration from American Intercontinental University and is currently pursuing a second bachelor's in Islamic studies at the American Open University. The mother of three children, she resides in Fishers, Ind.
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MEPIS Network Manager
From MEPIS Documentation Wiki
!!! Warning! The info contained in this article pertains to older versions of MEPIS !!!
See MEPIS 8 Network Assistant for newer info.
Configure your network access with MEPIS Utilities (6.0, mutilities) or MEPIS Network Assistant (6.5, mnetwork), by clicking KMenu --> System --> MEPIS --> MEPIS Network Assistant/Utilities, or by right-clicking the desktop, click Run command, and enter "mnetwork"/"mutilities" without the quotes.
- General tab:
- Interface Configuration Mode:i) the automatic mode using networkmanager may work on some systems, and is preferable for laptops that often switch access points. Click the Automatic radio button, then click "Apply.�? Remember to start the Knetworkmanager application after choosing this option. ii) The manual mode works better for many users, especially when using the same access point all the time. Click that radio button to activate it and, if necessary, then "Apply.�?. If the Knetworkmanager icon is in the system tray of the Panel at the bottom right of the screen, right-click it to quit so that it does not interfere with the manual mode.
- Ndiswrapper preference: see this page for details.
- Configure DNS Service: allows you to adjust how DNS is set.
- Emergency Control: permits restarting the network when changes have been made.
- Wireless tab: note the interface (e.g., wlan0) where wireless is located, if you are using that for internet access. Enter the name of your network (SSID); you can also try "any" or "default." If needed, you can adjust the frequency (channel), for instance to avoid conflict with other devices using the 2.4 GHz band. Select your encryption mode (see WEP and WPA), if any, and enter the key. Click Apply.
- Interfaces tab: use the pull-down menu to get to your interface, then click "Start at boot." Uncheck "Start at boot" for any other interfaces you will not be using (e.g., eth0 if you have wireless on wlan0 and will be using it exclusively). You have the option of using static IP settings if you need them for some reason. Click "Apply" then "OK."
- You may have to reboot for the changes to take effect; on the Live CD, go back instead to the General tab and click Stop Network, then Re/Start Network.
If these steps do not work, please see this page for further procedures.
These notes apply specifically to MEPIS 7.0, but may generalized for other releases.
General tab
Automatic mode allows Knetworkmanager to control how your wireless device connects to your access point(s) whereas Manual mode lets you specify a fixed IP address for your wireless devices. There are still many devices/drivers that are not supported by Knetworkmanager. If you you choose Automatic mode but still cannot connect wirelessly, you may need to choose Manual mode to set a fixed IP address.
Ndiswrapper is a program that "wraps" windows network drivers in a "layer" of code allowing them to work with Linux and Unix systems. Choosing Disable in this section disables Ndiswrapper, letting your network device use native Linux drivers. If your network connection does not work, you may need to load the correct Linux network driver for your device. Alternatively, you may enable Ndiswrapper which will allow you to load a Windows driver for your device.
See the this page for more information.
Wireless tab
If MEPIS has recognized your wireless device it will assign a device id to it. The device id will vary according to the chipset of the wireless device.
The first line in this section tells you what MEPIS has decided to name your wireless device e.g. wlan0, wifi0, eth0, etc. Take note of the device id, you'll need to know it when you get to the Interfaces tab.
Enter the SSID of your access point. This is necessary because MEPIS sometimes will not search for it.
Fill the encryption fields so that they match the encryptions setting of your access point. Note that disabling encryption on your access point makes it much easier to set up a new wireless connection.
Interfaces tab
This tab allows you to specify when each device id will start and how it will obtain its IP settings.
In the Settings for select box, choose the device ids MEPIS considers active in order to decide how each device will start, and how it gets its IP address.
The Start at boot,Start when plugged, and Start/restart on Apply checkboxes determine when the device is started. Normally you will want to have Start at boot checked for your primary connection. The Start when plugged checkbox can apply to any device but is especially useful for USB Wifi devices. The Start/restart on Apply checkbox is used in conjunction with the Apply button at the bottom of the window.
When making changes to the network settings, it is sometimes necessary to stop, then restart the interface for the changes to take effect. This is done by filling the Start/Stop on Apply checkbox, then pressing the Apply button. Applying changes this way is preferable to stopping, then restarting the entire network service because this will stop, then restart ALL network interfaces. This checkbox will become unchecked each time you Apply changes.
For example, if you change change the SSID on your wireless device (on the Wireless tab), then press the Apply button from the Wireless tab, your changes will not become active until you reboot or restart the network services or Apply them from the Interfaces tab. In order for your changes to become effective immediately, you must first fill the Start/restart on Apply checkbox, then press the Apply button on the Interfaces tab.


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Near-record August heat in Broome
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Cherries 5 Waysby Toby Amidor in In Season, May 31, 2011
Cherry season has arrived! These babies are brimming with antioxidants including vitamins A and C, anthocyanin and quercitin. With all these nutrients and an irresistible sweet-sour flavor, it's no wonder they're one of our favorite warm-weather fruits. Here are 5 fun ways to enjoy them.
With Honey
For an afternoon delight, combine fresh white and dark cherries with honey and vinegar. Enjoy with toast.
RECIPE: Fresh Cherries With Semolina Toast and Rhododendron Honey
Beat the heat with refreshing cherry juice using four simple ingredients: sour cherries, sugar, water and sparkling water.
RECIPE: Sparkling Cherry Juice
Cherry Sauce
Fruit-based sauces are great alternatives to creamy or high-fat versions. Dried tart cherries make a mean sauce and pair wonderfully with pork, fish, turkey or chicken.
RECIPE: Pork Medallions with Cherry Sauce
Don't let those extra cherries go to waste! Macerate cherries by soaking them in brandy, rum or wine. They"ll last for up to one year.
RECIPE: Dana's Macerated Cherries
Balsamic Cherries
Satisfy your sweet tooth with in-season produce by combining cherries with balsamic vinegar and sugar. Toss in another stone fruit like peaches, plums or nectarines.
RECIPE: Peaches With Balsamic Cherries
Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, is a registered dietitian and consultant who specializes in food safety and culinary nutrition. See Toby's full bio »


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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - A north Florida sheriff's deputy is adopting a dog he helped rescue after she'd been stabbed and dragged into the woods.
St. John's County Sheriff's deputy Dan Sorrell says he was called to a home on Monday after roommates were concerned after seeing 28-year-old Randal Hart attack the collie-Labrador mix.
The Florida Times-Union reports the dog walked right up to Sorrells.
Sorrells says the dog had been stabbed in the side and her throat was slashed. She was taken to a veterinary hospital in Jacksonville and Sorrells says he plans to pay her medical bills and take her home.
Officials say Hart was charged with animal cruelty and remains in jail on $5,000 bail. He has relinquished ownership of the dog.
Copyright 2013 by News4Jax.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


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The unassuming single-storey storefront at the corner of Ellesmere Avenue and St. Mary's Road in St. Vital, currently home to The Tackle Box, may not look like it now, but in the 1960s it was a swinging hotspot.
Opened in early 1965, The Twilight Zone club at 539 St. Mary's Rd. was a mecca for local teens who came to hear live rock 'n' roll music seven days a week.
Owner Dick Roberts, a retired farmer, was seeking to create a safe haven where teens could hang out all evening. "The kids should have a place they can call their own," he stated in an August 1965 Winnipeg Free Press story. "Restaurants don't welcome kids sitting around for hours over a soft drink. This gets them off the streets and parents know where they are. I like the kids and want to do something for them."
As frequent patron Judy Edwards noted, Roberts "never lets anything get out of hand. We can have fun." Entering the club with its blue walls and red and white checkered tablecloths, teens were issued a time card and charged 20 cents per half hour plus any food or beverages.
"The time clock cards were a unique approach not tried in Winnipeg before," says Glenn MacRae of Twilight Zone favourites The Crescendos. The club was unlicensed but smoking was allowed. During the day it served as a restaurant before transforming in the evenings.
Besides the casual coffeehouse-like ambiance, the real attraction was the bands. The Zone had a particular sound, more of a raucous R 'n' B style, and featured like-minded bands. When Gimli band The Saints (later The Fifth) moved to Winnipeg in 1965, one of their first gigs was at the Twilight Zone.
"We were playing Buddy Holly and Beatles," recalls bass player Richard Gwizdak. "The crowd was yelling for Walking The Dog, I'm Your Kingpin, and Farmer John. So we learned them and returned and went over great." The Zone also became a popular gathering place for musicians on off nights. According to The Quid's Colin Palmer, "We always used to hang out there and see other bands when we weren't playing." Adds Orfans drummer Ken "Dutch" Schultz: "You'd look out and recognize all those familiar faces." "When there was a lull at the club and only a few people," says The Deverons' Bruce Decker, "we could learn a new song, try it out, and have it in our set by the time the crowd picked up."
As Glenn MacRae recalls, "Neil Young was one of the only guys in town playing harmonica, so during breaks at The Zone he gave me harmonica lessons in our Volkswagen van in the back parking lot." Neil's Squires played The Zone on several occasions.
"The music we play was written for this type of audience so, naturally, this is where we enjoy playing it," Neil was quoted in a Winnipeg Tribune article. "My wife would go there with her sisters just to hear Neil sing Farmer John," says Denis Penner.
The Exiled's Bonnie Wallace remembers the night guitar great Lenny Breau paid the club a visit.
"We were well into the evening when in walked Lenny and took a seat at the back of the club. Our guitarist Doug Love's face turned ashen and I could see him start to panic. Doug was fast building a reputation as one of the best guitar players around. Lenny was there to check him out. White-faced with sweat rolling down his forehead, Doug played his solo with his back to the audience. He couldn't look at Lenny. He played the rest of the set that way. Afterwards Lenny came up and talked to him and Doug was pretty pumped after that."
Burton Cummings vividly recalls a memorable 1965 Twilight Zone performance.
"I went down to the Zone to see The Sticks & Stones. Early in the set they went into That's How Strong My Love Is and (singer) Dean Steeves seemed to leave The Zone and go who-knows-where mentally, spiritually, whatever. He writhed on the floor, shrieked face down in the St. Vital dust, twitched and moaned into space, finishing the number by seemingly ravaging the cigarette machine at the side of the stage. It was a staggering performance." Recalling Steeves' antics, Cummings later composed King Of The Twilight Zone.
Even Winnipeg winters couldn't keep teens away. "I dug my Honda 50 motor scooter out of a snowbank in the middle of January and me and Art Houston rode it all the way to The Zone from River Heights to see The Orfans there," laughs Ralph Gammelseter. "Were we nuts or what? What a trip!"
Although The Twilight Zone's tenure was brief, closing by 1967, memories remain strong.
"There was something about that place that symbolized the whole '60s scene," says The Quid's Morley Nickles. Adds Bonnie Wallace, "It was definitely one of the coolest places."
John Einarson hosts My Generation Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon on UMFM 101.5.


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Justice Coalition on Friday announced a $10,000 award information for information leading to an arrest in a double killing in June.
The announcement was made at the Ortega Bluff home on the Westside where the bodies of 33-year-old John Ragin Jr. and 36-year-old Eric Stubbs were found.
Relatives of the victims stood outside the home Friday holding flyers and wearing T-shirts with the victims' photos on them and supporting each other as the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and the state attorney's office pleaded for help alongside them.
The two men, who were stepbrothers, were both multiple times June 29 in the living room of the home Ragin shared with a roommate.
Police said the bodies were found by a young relative of one of the victims who got a call around midnight to come to the home to check on him.
Police said there was no sign of forced entry, and they do not think it was a murder-suicide.
Now with the reward money, authorities are hoping someone will come forward.
"It's not going to end it, but just help us find the person that done this here," said Garrett Stubbs, whose son and stepson were killed. "That's what we're looking for. They should be put up somewhere."
Stubbs said this has been harder than he could have ever imagined.
"It's rough. It is," he said. "Two or three times a week I go to the cemetery, trying to find answers to this."
Relatives said both men left behind grieving children. Eric Stubbs was a sergeant first class in the Army. He had a son and most recently worked with the U.S. Postal Service. Ragin had three children and worked different temporary jobs.
Both were loved by their friends and family.
"We had to go through grief with therapists. That's ongoing," said Sheresa Stubbs, Eric's sister.
Channel 4 crime analyst Ken Jefferson said it's important for the Ortega Bluff neighborhood to come together in the wake of the killings.
"Someone may have seen something or heard something that they might have thought, 'Well, that's not much to go on. I won't call,'" Jefferson said. "But I implore those persons, if you have that sort of information, as minute as it may be, call police and give it to them."
What's even harder is the family is from Georgia. They said Ragin's mother couldn't be there Friday because she has cancer.
They're just asking for the community's help.
"They just may be too scared to open up, but they need to come out with it and let someone know," Sheresa Stubbs said.
If you know any information about the killings, call the Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.
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text: The City of Forest Lake is bringing back its Community Conversations series that debuted last year. City staff and elected officials will be on hand to hear feedback on the city's services and vision. Meetings with residents will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. next Tuesday at Forest Lake Elementary School (408 SW Fourth St.), next Wednesday at the Forest Lake Area Athletic Association Sports Center (5530 206th St. N.) and next Thursday at Hosanna Lutheran Church (9300 Scandia Trail). A meeting with business owners will take place from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. next Friday at the FLAAA Sports Center. For more information on the Community Conversations series, call 651-209-9727.


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_www_ audiovisualizer synth app + iPad from iPad Punk on Vimeo.
Kazuyuki Okamoto (OKAHON) is the developer of NNN MONO (which I used in my demo at Tekserve) and Powon. He has a new iOS visual synthesizer app called _www_ which looks great. You can download the operation manual: here. Kazuyuki has also posted 12 tutorial videos on his website: okahon.com/works/www.html. It's available in the App store now for $1.99: App Store Link
"www is a musical instrument of new type. Lets you create new sounds." – Kazuyuki Okamoto
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Humberto Contreras owns Gorda's Baja Taco in Phoenix. It's a tall order for Contreras, like most small-business owners, to operate his restaurant day to day. However, he's savvy enough to know that to get noticed in the competitive culinary world, you have to get on social media, pronto. Contreras recently enrolled in the free Facebook for Business 101 workshop offered by his utility company, Salt River Project (SRP), to get started.
"I learned Facebook is the 'in' thing, and if you're not on it, you are falling behind," Contreras said. "I learned what to do, how to post and attract customers, and how to stand out on Facebook."
Contreras, along with hundreds of other small-business owners, took advantage of the series of free workshops led by Ken Colburn, founder and CEO of Data Doctors. From September 2012 through February 2013, SRP conducted five free workshops about social media and key channels:
· Social Media for Business 101
· Facebook for Business 101
· Twitter for Business 101
· LinkedIn for Business 101
· Google AdWords for Business 101
The final social media workshop for SRP small-business customers, Lifecycle Marketing for Small Business, is scheduled for April 30 at the Fiesta Resort Conference Center in Tempe. To learn more or watch the complete video series now available online, go to srpbizresource.com.
"It is no longer a luxury or an option for small-business owners to decide if they are going to engage in social media or not," Colburn said. "It's a must to remain relevant. You have to understand this communication tool. It is how people are making buying decisions in virtually every business."
The social media guru offers his top three tips for entrepreneurs:
1. Don't procrastinate. The longer you wait to get started, the further behind you will be.
Don't let the overwhelming nature of social media keep you from stepping forward.
2. To start, pick one social network. Learn the basics, stay focused until you feel comfortable and then move on to another network.
3. Start small. Set aside time. Keep it simple with no more than 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes in the evening to get familiar with social media and understand the basics.
"The three keys to social media are to listen, engage and measure," Colburn explained. "A lot of people make the mistake of using social media as a megaphone to shout their marketing message. Social media is not a monologue; it's a dialogue. If you are not having conversations with people, you are not doing it right."
In 2011, SRP launched its Business Resource Center (BRC) to offer small and midsize entrepreneurs a valuable online business resource to help them grow and sustain their businesses. The one-stop resource is packed with critical information in the following categories:
· Economy at a glance
· Business success stories
· Local and national business resources
· News and research
· Current and pending legislation
· Advice from business experts
· Workshops
Business customers requested more information about social media, which spawned the series of free workshops designed to help small-business owners harness the power of social media.
"I think it's great for SRP to step up and recognize this is one of the challenges for small businesses and try to help educate people," Colburn said. "And this is one of the ways Data Doctors also likes to try to give back to the community."


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ROMULUS, Mich. - No matter the destination, travelers at Detroit Metro Airport told Local 4 they do not mind the sometimes treacherous trek and holiday travel headaches.
They just want to see their families.
"I'm really excited. I haven't been home in six months. So excited to be back," said Laren Vanoss.
Joe and Cordell Hastings were flying out of DTW on Tuesday. They got their boarding passes in minutes without having to hurry and put up with extra hassles.
So fair it's been easy. We haven't encountered any major problems and looks like we're leaving at a good time," said Joe Hastings. "Been pretty smooth so far."
Airline officials said they expect to be busier on Wednesday. Air travel is actually down 3 percent this Thanksgiving week, mainly due to the price of flights and airlines cutting the number of them, according to AAA.
"I'd rather just deal with the headache and go home versus not travel," said one traveler.
There were no reports of delays Tuesday at DTW.
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Sid Luft, 89; Was Judy Garland's 3rd Husband
Sid Luft, Judy Garland's third husband, who produced her Oscar-nominated 1954 film "A Star Is Born" and staged her comeback in concerts in the 1950s, has died. He was 89.
Luft died Thursday at Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica of natural causes, said John Kimble, a longtime friend and business partner.
The New York City-born Luft moved to Los Angeles in the late 1930s and launched Custom Motors, a custom car company on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.
He had worked briefly as a talent agent and produced the B-movies "Kilroy Was Here" and "French Leave" when he first met Garland in 1950. That same year, Luft divorced his second wife, B-movie bombshell Lynn Bari, whom he had married in 1943 and with whom he had a son, John.
Garland, the star of MGM classics such as "The Wizard of Oz," in which she sang her signature song, "Over the Rainbow," and Luft were married in 1952.
"When we got married in the early '50s, Judy was still very beautiful," Luft told the London Daily Telegraph in 2001. "She was only 5-foot tall -- just a shrimp of a girl, really -- but she had a very sensuous body, and up close, her skin was like porcelain, pure white. I was crazy about her. She had incredibly kissable lips."
Luft, who joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1940 and later served as a World War II test pilot for Douglas Aircraft, was known as a heavy drinker and barroom brawler, who claimed to have broken four noses in various altercations. During the war, he also survived a near-fatal plane crash that caused severe burns to his legs and hands.
The rugged, streetwise Luft was in marked contrast to Garland's previous husbands -- composer David Rose and director Vincente Minnelli -- and prompted one press wag to sarcastically ask, "So, Sid Luft is what a girl finds over the rainbow?"
"Yeah, well, I was no Minnelli, that's for sure," Luft told the Daily Telegraph with a laugh. "I grew up in a rough New York neighborhood and didn't put up with [crap] from anyone. I'm a survivor, with the scars to show for it, and I think that appealed to Judy. She needed someone to lean on who wouldn't crack."
When Luft first met Garland, the chemically dependent and depression-plagued MGM star had just been released from her contract at the studio and was, in Luft's words, "on the slippery slope to a fade-out."
"I loved her and didn't want to see her kicked around," Luft said in the 2001 interview. "If MGM couldn't handle her, that was their problem. But she was so incredibly talented that I knew she could land on her feet if she had some help. So what if the movies didn't want her? She could always sing."
Luft, who became Garland's personal manager and producer, engineered her sellout performances at the London Palladium and the Palace Theatre in New York City.
"I wasn't going to let her fail," he said. "As a way to cap her live show each night, I had this idea that she should come down to the edge of the stage and sing 'Over the Rainbow.' It worked like a million bucks."
Coyne Steven Sanders, a longtime friend of Luft's and the author of "Rainbow's End," a book about Garland's weekly television variety series of the 1960s, said Luft deserved credit for transforming Garland into a stage performer and creating the Garland legend.
"Sid was a great showman," Sanders told The Times on Friday. "I think he understood Judy better professionally than anyone else did. He knew how to produce her shows, which were lavishly full-blown productions.
"I'd say he was the most important male figure in her adult life. He certainly was the most sustained relationship she had in her adult life. They had a great love affair."
Luft also got Garland back into films with "A Star Is Born," the Hollywood-set musical drama directed by George Cukor. It won Garland and James Mason Academy Award nominations, in addition to four other nominations.
Luft and Garland had two children, Lorna and Joey. But the couple's personal life was not as successful as Garland's professional comeback. After 13 stormy years of marriage, five of them marked by separations and legal battles, they were divorced in 1965.
Garland, who was briefly married twice after divorcing Luft, died of an overdose -- ruled accidental -- of sleeping pills in 1969 at age 47.
"Whatever bad things happened, you don't fall out of love with somebody like her," Luft told the Daily Telegraph. "All I know is that, if anyone tried to save a woman who was breaking apart, I did. I know that I did the best I could do, and it still wasn't enough."
In recent years, a Los Angeles U.S. District judge barred Luft from selling a duplicate of a special pint-sized "juvenile" Oscar that Garland had received for "The Wizard of Oz."
In 2001, Luft was portrayed by Victor Garber in "Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows," a TV movie based on Lorna Luft's memoir. Her father was not a fan of the book or the movie.
"There were so many lies in that movie, and, believe me, I should know because I was there," he told USA Today. "I never mismanaged Judy's money. We always had a business manager. When we chose to dissolve our relationship, as far as me managing her, we owed the IRS $14,000, and that's peanuts, and it was cleared up in a matter of minutes."
At the time, Luft hadn't spoken with his daughter in three years.
"The book that Lorna wrote is about her trials and tribulations of growing up," he said. "All of a sudden ... it turns into a ridiculous biography of Judy Garland. Lorna was only 15 when her mother died, so what the hell did she really know about what went on?"
Sanders said Luft was "very protective" of Garland.
"He spoke of her with great love, compassion and affection," Sanders said. "She was the greatest thing that ever happened to him, and he never got over her."
Luft, who was married and divorced after splitting up with Garland, is survived by his fourth wife, Camille; three children; stepdaughter Liza Minnelli; and two grandchildren.
A funeral service is pending.


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For those interested in having a unique spa experience this summer, Arizona Spa Girls is soon hosting their 6th annual Summer Spaaah Series from May 6th to August 12th. The event series has six separate events to choose from, one of which spans two days at the Mii amo Spa at the Enchantment Resort in Sedona.
Lisa Kasanicky, the founder of AZSpaGirls.com, stated that they're more than just a website.
"Arizona Spa Girls is a portal to all the salons in Arizona, and over the last decade or so we have also been providing beauty and wellness information and spa recipes," Kasanicky says.
AZ Spa Girls founded the Summer Spaaah Series in the summer of 2006.
"One thing led to another and it became a way to stir up business for the day spas and resort spas during the summer when it's just so dead," Kasanicky says. "They could really bond with the local communities."
Event-goers can expect several exciting and de-stressing experiences at every destination. Goody bags – which are the same bags that Oprah used for one of her VIP events – are given to everyone, as well as a "Spaaah" gift certificate that can be used for one full spa treatment at that spa destination within 30 days following the event. Guests can then enjoy the spa and sample treatments in a party-like atmosphere.
"The party is one thing, and it's really lovely, but having that spa experience is what I'm really trying to get people to 'get,'" Kasanicky says. "It's just so awesome; it's so good for mental health and physical too."
This year, the Summer Spaaah Series has new spas in their line-up — including Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort, the last destination option in the event series, joining them for the first time this year. But Kasanicky is excited about one spa in particular.
"I'm really excited about the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa at Wigwam," Kasanicky says. "We've never had an event there before, and it's just this beautiful place, kind of hidden."
Aside from the Summer Spaaah Series being an opportunity to pamper and de-stress, it also provides a way to give to a great cause. The Fresh Start Women Foundation, an Arizona-based non-profit for women, has been a part of the event series from the start.
"We've been working with Fresh Start from the very first event," Kasanicky says. "It's just a great fit; it's a good organization. They're dedicated to empowering women, and I'm all about that."
Companies such as smartwater, 44 North Vodka, Girlfriend University, Ganem Jewelers, popchips, Beringer Vineyards, NewBeauty Magazine and So Scottsdale! Magazine are sponsoring the event this year, and many of them have been there in the past.
"Ganem…one of our sponsors…provide[s] a beautiful jewelry piece for the raffle, usually about a $1,000 ring, necklace or bracelet," Kasanicky says.
Five percent of the ticket price and 100 percent of raffles and funds raised during the events will go to Fresh Start, as well as a percentage of any sponsorship for the event. Each event, with the exception of the destination spa, is $125. Those interested in joining the Mii amo destination spa experience can purchase a ticket for $295, for a full two days with accommodations and activities.
"What I want people to understand is that these events are really value-packed, and we give people so much more than just a spa service," Kasanicky says. "We educate them, we give them the opportunity to donate to a wonderful organization, and we expose them to all these sponsors and their wonderful products."
For more information or to purchase your tickets, visit the event website or AZ Spa Girls.


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If SBA receives a lender's complete purchase package within 120 days of default, then all interest is payable to the date of the purchase payment, including interest during the time SBA is processing the purchase, and also from the interest-paid-to-date until the date of default.
If SBA does not receive lender's complete purchase package within 120 days from the date of default, only 120 days of interest is payable.
If lender has liquidated the loan prior to requesting purchase, lender is allowed to recover up to 120 days of accrued interest from liquidation proceeds. The rate of interest is the rate in effect on the day that the loan went into default. These interest days should begin with the interest-paid-to date up to 120 days maximum. SBA will then purchase the guaranteed principal balance remaining. Late charges are not covered under SBA's guaranty agreement with a lender and therefore lender cannot recover such fees from liquidation proceeds.
Due to legislative changes, for loans that were approved between September 28, 1996 and September 30, 2000, SBA will pay the lender the rate of interest indicated in 13 C.F.R. § 120.122 less one percent. SOP 50 50 4A, Ch. 9, Para. 8.b. Congress eliminated this requirement for loans approved after September 30, 2000. See SBA Procedural Notice 5000-703 (Dec. 2000).
Lender also should refer to the discussion below of the payment of interest for guaranties that are sold in the Secondary Market and 13 C.F.R. §§ 120.521, 120.522, and SOP 50 50 4A, Ch. 9, Paras.7-8.


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Security Council: Statement by Ambassador Wittig on Yemen
(Security Council: Statement of Ambassador Wittig as delivered in a meeting on the situation in Yemen)
"Thank you Mr. President, and many thanks to Mr. Benomar for your briefing.
This will probably be my last statement on the situation in Yemen, as my country's Council membership comes to an end soon. Allow me to thus use this opportunity to begin with three more general observations:
First, when peaceful demonstrations in Sanaa were met with violence in early 2011, my delegation was among those calling early on for appropriate Council action. Not all shared this sense of urgency. But in hindsight, there is no doubt that this was the right thing to do. By addressing the situation on the ground we made clear that the international community was watching. This also shows that early action by this Council can help preventing conflict from escalating further. The "horizon scanning" briefings provided by the Department of Political Affairs proved instrumental in this regard.
Second, this Council in October last year unanimously endorsed the transition plan of the Gulf Cooperation Council, which paved the way towards a democratic transition process. It is no secret that agreement among Council members was not easily reached. Some saw this as undue interference in internal matters. But again, it was the right thing to do. I am convinced that it was the Council's united endorsement of the GCC transition plan that made the difference on the ground. Sadly, this contrasts starkly with the situation in Syria, where consensus in the Council on effective measures continues to elude us.
Third, Mr. President, what this Council says and what it does matters to the people in Yemen, and it is registered by those eager to turn back the hands of time. This is why my delegation co-sponsored Resolution 2051 of last June. In this resolution, the Council not only expressed its full support for the transition process under the leadership of President Hadi. We have also warned potential spoilers of the consequences they would face. The Council must remain closely engaged with the situation in Yemen. If necessary, it will have to take appropriate action.
Mr. President,
That we can acknowledge here today the progress achieved, is the accomplishment first and foremost of the Yemeni people - especially the youth. They have stood up for freedom, democracy and dignity. It was their struggle that also found recognition in the Nobel Peace Price awarded to Ms. Tawakkul Karman.
We must ensure that these legitimate demands of the Yemeni people are met. The progress achieved thus far is by no means irreversible. We have already seen numerous attempts by the old guard in the political and security apparatus to resist change, or even highjack the process.
Yemen's transition will thus require continued international support from the Security Council and beyond.
The United Nations play a pivotal role. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Special Adviser Jamal Benomar deserve our support. Their efforts were also recognized by the Government and the people of Yemen during their recent visit to Sanaa.
At the Friends of Yemen meeting in September here in New York, the international community has also underlined its commitment to supporting the Yemeni people on their path to democracy.
Mr. President,
A meaningful, fully-inclusive and balanced National Dialogue is a key element for the success of Yemen's transition. Progress is urgently needed. We welcome that the Preparation Committee, with the support of Mr. Benomar and his team, has agreed last week on the remaining outstanding issues. We encourage all relevant actors to engage constructively so that the National Dialogue Conference can start without further delay.
My country will continue to support these efforts on the ground.
In closing, Mr. President, I want to highlight the important visit by the Special Representative on Children in Armed Conflict, Mr. Leila Zerrougoui, to Sanaa last week. The fight against the recruitment of child soldiers has been a long-standing concern for my government, also during our tenure here in the Council. We welcome the commitment made by President Hadi to ban the recruitment of children into the regular armed forces. And we call on all other armed groups to do likewise, as also called for in Security Council Resolution 2051.
And finally, let me assure the Yemeni people and my colleague, Ambassador Jamal Abdullah Al- Sallal, that my country will remain a reliable partner for Yemen also after December 31.
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Nov. 22, 2004
Texas Big Time Hunts Winners Announced
AUSTIN, Texas—For some of them, it could be the hunt of a lifetime.
That would appear to be the case for Ron Marsh, a Fort Worth-area aircraft maintenance support engineer, who was at first puzzled when a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department employee called to say he had won a contest. Puzzlement turned to astonishment as the employee explained to Marsh that he had won the Texas Grand Slam, one of the seven hunts offered the Texas Big Time Hunts program that raises money for wildlife research and conservation.
"This is unreal," Marsh said. "I can't believe my stroke of luck and what it all entails. I thought I put in just for the white-tailed hunt, but after I figured out what it was and read through the stuff it just floored me."
Marsh was selected from among 20,588 applicants to win the Texas Grand Slam, a series of four separate guided hunts for all four big game animals in Texas-white-tailed deer, mule deer, pronghorn antelope and bighorn sheep.
Marsh paid $10 to apply for the grand slam drawing. The bighorn sheep hunt alone is priceless, something only a handful of people ever get a chance to experience. For his four hunts, Marsh just needs to bring hunting gear and a valid hunting license. Guide service, food, lodging, and on-site transportation for himself and a non-hunting companion are all provided.
Here are the winners and hometowns for all seven Big Time Texas Hunts categories:
- Texas Grand Slam — Ron Marsh of Lakeside.
- Texas Whitetail Bonanza — Gary V. Alvis of Lucas, Ronald L. Cooper of Tomball, James M. Deckelman of Lubbock, Brad C. Hardin of Fredericksburg, Gary L. Miller of Ennis, Weldon R. Owen of San Antonio, Michael R. Pilley of Marble Falls, Thomas K. Roughton of Austin, Gregory R. Schaller of Deer Park, and Glenn A. Uecker of Boerne
- Texas Exotic Safari — John W. Phipps of Arlington and William E. Neslage of Fredericksburg.
- Texas Premium Buck Hunt — Reginald G. Cornelius of Marshall
- Texas Waterfowl Adventure — Charles A. Gray of Plano
- Texas Big Time Bird Hunt — Tommy G. Hallford of Mount Pleasant
- Texas Gator Hunt — Robert F. Sliva of Wharton
All told, hunters bought 80,599 Big Time Texas Hunt entries during this year's sales period from Aug. 15 through the Nov. 6 deadline. This generated $805,990 in gross revenue to support wildlife research, habitat management and public hunting.
TPWD first offered the Texas Grand Slam in 1996 and expanded the concept to create Big Time Texas Hunts in 1999. Since then, revenue from the program has benefited a range of projects, including the following:
- Aerial surveys of desert bighorn sheep in the Trans-Pecos region.
- Landscape evaluation of pronghorn antelope and mule deer habitats in the Trans-Pecos.
- Habitat preferences and movement of pronghorn in the lower Rolling Plains region.
- Ecological studies on Gambel's quail and Montezuma quail.
- Texas' portion of a national mourning dove banding study.
- Rainwater collection system (guzzler) use by wildlife on the Black Gap Wildlife Management Area.
- White-tailed deer food habits in the Rolling Plains.
- Effects of disking on bobwhite quail habitat.
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A9 TV, November 17th, 2012
Allah bestows a cuteness on little children, but the way we regard them as cute and feel such affection, compassion and love is a miracle from Allah. Yes, they are cute and adorable, but that feeling of love and affection is most wonderful. One really does not want to see them grow up. The children of paradise will remain children for all time. People will love them as children for all time. That is a huge delight. The love of children is one of the main pleasures of this world, the cuteness of children, the affection felt for them. Their being happy, for instance. A little gift, a small chocolate or a bagel, or a little toy, drives them crazy, they become really happy. And the pleasure they take from that, their joy and happiness, is so delightful. That is why I think it is so wrong to hurt their feelings for no reason. For example, if they want something, let them go and get it. Where is the harm in that? Where is the harm in a child getting something they want? "You must not spoil them!" That is not going to spoil them. One must also value children and respect them. They become sickly if they are not taken seriously and respected. But children who are valued and respected become very fine. They become very intelligent and sound. A child will feel if he is being treated as a child, as if he were not a normal sane person. That is very wrong. One has to show them they are rational, logical people worth speaking to.
(Clarifications of verses from Surat at-Tawba)
"But the Messenger" our Prophet (saas), the mahdi of the time. "and those who believe along with him have struggled with their wealth and with themselves." People attach great value to possessions. That is why Allah regards it as so valuable to spend one's possessions on His path because a person is then spending the belongings bestowed by Allah for Allah. "have struggled;" they strove hard. "They are the people who will have the good things." They have goodness and abundance and beauty. "They are the ones who are successful." What does that mean? Global sovereignty. "Among the desert Arabs," says Allah, "there are some who regard what they give as an imposition" they give some money. They give away a few cents, but even that really hurts them. It hurts like losing a limb. "...and are waiting for your fortunes to change." They wait for them to be detained, imprisoned, beaten, defamed and split apart, they want them to suffer. "The evil turn of fortune will be theirs!" Allah says.
(Surat al-Ma'ida, 56)
"… it is the party of Allah who are victorious!"
Allah says this in verse 56. Look, the number 56 is highly significant. It refers to 1956. "...the party of Allah" - The supporters of Allah. 2055, the most splendid years of global sovereignty.
(Surat al-Ma'ida, 52)
"…But it may well be that Allah will bring about victory or some other contingency from Him." He will produce an imam, a mahdi. The abjad value is 1996. Verse 52 of Surat al-Ma'ida. Allah says, "…it may well be that Allah will bring about victory or some other contingency from Him." Global sovereignty, an instrument of salvation, the Mahdi. This points to the year 1996, insha'Allah. Abjad calculation gives the year 1996.
"…it is the party of Allah who are victorious!"
To the best of my recollection, this is the only reference to the party of Allah, in a verse. Allah says their victory is certain. Whose victory? The party of Allah. What kind of supporters? Sincere and genuine Muslims, who ascribe no equals to Allah, who have the spirit of the mahdi. He says they will be victorious. Over whom? The whole world. 2055. Of course, this victory will be a victory of love, not one involving killing and slaughter.
(Surah Al' Imran, 172)
"Those who who did good and had piety among those who responded to Allah and the Messenger after the wound had been inflicted will have an immense reward:"
Allah is referring to those people who have suffered wounds, our heroic troops. Isn't that right? They are wounded and enjoy the status of disabled veterans. "Those who who did good and had piety among those who responded to Allah and the Messenger after the wound had been inflicted" In other words, those who fully abide by Islam and the Qur'an. "...will have an immense reward:"
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Calor League Division One South & West
Evesham 0, Bridgwater Town 0
BRIDGWATER Town came back from Worcestershire with a hard-fought point from a goalless draw, writes Eddie Robinson.
The scoreline confirmed that the defenders were on top, but in an entertaining first half when Bridgwater were passing the ball neatly in midfield their front men, Chamberlain and Knighton, could make nothing of high balls pumped through the middle against two big and rugged defenders.
Balls along the ground down the channels gave them a much better chance to show their skills, and a good move from left to right ended with Rendell having Town's first effort on goal.
Edenborough crashed a 25-yard shot against the woodwork as the home team posed the greater threat.
Bridgwater's best opportunity of the half came on 18 minutes when Allwood burst down the left and found Rendell, whose cross reached Chamberlain in space, but the Evesham keeper was too close to enable the youngster to prod the ball past him – credit to the keeper for a fine reaction save.
None of Bridgwater's four first half corners threatened to produce a goal, while at the other end desperate defending under the crossbar twice saw Evesham go close.
The second half was a much flatter affair as the standard fell away.
Neither side was able to create chances as Evesham played the second period without the threat of Edenborough and Watts, who had to be replaced.
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On Nov. 18, the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, will release DATOS 2009, an annual expert analysis of the role and impact of Latino businesses and consumers on the state's economy.
For nearly 15 years, DATOS has provided insight into issues ranging from the purchasing power of the Hispanic market to its prevalence in various segments of private industry. This year's edition again provides detailed information on the Hispanic population's growing impact on the economy. The report takes months to complete, with research overseen by Louis Olivas, professor emeritus at W.P. Carey.
The following is a summary of the key findings presented in DATOS 2009. The project is funded by SRP.
Hispanic Business
There are more than 2 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States with a combined revenue approaching $465 billion. Arizona is home to more than 35,000 Hispanic-owned businesses.
Nearly two out of every five Hispanic-owned businesses in Arizona is a sole proprietorship and 67 percent are family-owned. More than one-third of Arizona's Hispanic-owned businesses have annual revenues above $500,000, and the median household income among Arizona's Hispanic business owners is $76,400.
Purchasing Power
The purchasing power of the Hispanic market commands attention. In 2008, Hispanics accounted for 8.9 percent of all U.S. buying power, up dramatically from 5 percent in 1990. In total, U.S. Hispanics control $951 billion in spending power, and by 2013 this figure is projected to reach $1.386 trillion. In Arizona, Hispanics account for 16 percent of the total state's buying power, leading Arizona to rank fourth among all states for its concentrated Latino consumer market.
Hispanic Consumers
When it comes to marketing, Hispanic consumers have diverse attitudes. Often, an individual's language preference is a key determinant in their perceptions of advertisements and products. Understanding more about Hispanics' household composition, financial resources, homeownership rates, methods of telecommunication and product preferences are all essential to developing loyal consumers. For example, did you know that Latinos nationwide were responsible for buying 297 million movie tickets in the past year, compared to 150 million tickets for African Americans and 155 million for all other ethnicities combined?
The Hispanic population is embracing new media and other technology at a promising rate. Fifty-two percent of the Hispanic population is now online, representing 23 million users nationwide. Internet use is far greater among English-dominant and bilingual Latinos than Spanish-dominant Latinos, suggesting tremendous room for growth. Eight percent of second-generation Latinos and 89 percent of college-educated Latinos go online. In addition to downloading music, uploading photos, and researching products, online news is also popular among Latino Internet users. While online, at least 80 percent said they read the news at least once per month.
Cellular use is also notably high among Latinos. Hispanics are more likely than white non-Hispanics to buy the latest phones, upgrade them faster and use special features. Hispanic adults ages 18-34 use an average of 1,200 cell phone minutes per month, compared to 950 minutes for the general population. They are also more likely to use features such as text messaging and music downloading.
In addition to cell phone use, online social networking is another sign of high social connectedness among Latinos. Forty percent of Hispanics maintain profiles on sites such as MySpace, Facebook or MiGente, a trend that is likely to explode as more Latinos hit their teens and young adulthood.
Arizona contains some major Hispanic media markets. According to Nielsen Media Research, Phoenix ranks eighth for Hispanic TV household markets. Print media is also alive and well in the Hispanic community. The vast majority of Hispanic adults (82 percent) read Hispanic newspapers, and the same proportion pass them on to at least one other person. Among Hispanics aged 25-34, 25 percent have called or visited a store in response to an advertisement.
U.S. Latino Population
As a proportion of total U.S. population growth, Hispanics accounted for 51.6 percent of that growth. This is predominantly the result of births to the existing population rather than immigration; six out of 10 Hispanics were born in the United States. Larger average household size (3.6 for Arizona Hispanics versus 2.7 for all Arizona residents) is another contributing factor.
Over the next four decades, the number of minority workers in the U.S. labor force will grow from 32 percent to 55 percent, with the greatest increase coming from Hispanics. The country as a whole will benefit from the productivity, purchasing power, taxes, and Social Security contributions of Hispanic workers.
AZ Population
Arizona ranks fourth among all states for the largest percentage of Hispanic residents. In 2007, 1.9 million Latinos accounted for 30 percent of Arizona's total population.
Maricopa County in particular has experienced tremendous growth in the Hispanic population. Between 2000 and 2007, it ranked second (after Los Angeles County) for the largest increase in Hispanic population. Mirroring the nation, the majority of these Arizona Hispanics are U.S.-born (63 percent).
The median age of Hispanics in Arizona is 25, compared to 42 for the white non-Hispanic population, and the median household income is $40,476, compared to $55,554 for the white non-Hispanic population. Given the youthfulness of the Hispanic population, Arizona Latinos are certain to increase in number and purchasing power over the next few decades.
Birth and Fertility
In 2007, Hispanic births accounted for 25 percent of all births in the United States. Teen pregnancy is still a major issue facing the Latino community, but between 1991 and 2004, the birth rate for Hispanic teens fell 21 percent. Clearly, the relative youth of Hispanics will continue to impact future fertility patterns in the United States and Arizona. The Hispanic fertility rate in Arizona exceeds the U.S. Hispanic fertility rate. From 1987 to 2007, the number of Hispanic births in Arizona has increased 211 percent.
Growth trend
The Hispanic population in the United States has increased by 11 million since 2000, and Arizona ranks fourth among states for the largest percentage of Hispanics (30 percent). In the 2008 presidential election, Hispanics voted in record numbers, demonstrating growing civic engagement and a vested interest the country's future. Specifically, 50 percent of Hispanics turned out to vote, an increase of 2.7 percent from the 2004 presidential election. And Hispanics are voting with their pocketbooks and mouse-clicks as well. Sixty percent of 18- to 34-year-old Latinos and 76 percent of U.S.-born Latinos access the Internet. During a recent 12-month period, the average amount spent online by a Latino in Phoenix was $831.
Hispanics Trend Young
One of the defining characteristics of the Hispanic population is its youthfulness. The median age of Hispanics in the United States was only 27.7 in 2008, compared to 36.8 for the total population. Nearly two-thirds of Hispanics are under the age of 35.
Furthermore, 25 percent of the nation's children under age 5 are Hispanic. For all children under 18, 44 percent are non-white.
The median age of Hispanics in Arizona is 25, compared to 42 for the white non-Hispanic population. U.S.-born Hispanics' median age is only 16, which means that half of these native-born Hispanics are not old enough to drive, vote or consume alcohol. However, they will be soon. And they are at a formative stage in their lives when core values and social and consumer habits are being influenced and developed.
Lifetime fertility for Hispanic women has been 45-47 percent higher than for white non-Hispanic women. From 1987 to 2007, the number of Hispanic births in Arizona has increased 211 percent.
Latino Student Population
In the fall of 2008, 416,705 Latino students were enrolled in Arizona's K-12 system. Hispanics accounted for 86 percent of total growth in school enrollment from 1998 to 2008. According to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, by 2017-2018, Hispanic high school graduates in Arizona will exceed the number of white non-Hispanic high school graduates. This phenomenon has already occurred in New Mexico and California, and Arizona is clearly moving toward this milestone.
By the Numbers
- U.S. Hispanics control $951 billion in spending power and by 2013 this figure is projected to reach $1.386 trillion.
- Young Hispanics will grow to be Arizona's future workers, business owners, consumers, voters and civic leaders.
- Along the way, they will have significant impacts on Arizona's public education system, arts and culture scene, and economy.
- Hispanics are wired and tech savvy. They already utilize the Internet for shopping, social networking, and news. Their use of new technologies will continue to increase.
- Source: DATOS 2009
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Your Favorite Smoothie Combinationsby Michelle Buffardi in Uncategorized, January 6, 2012
We're teaming up with fellow food bloggers and healthy eating advocates to host a Healthy Every Week Challenge, a month-long initiative to develop healthy eating habits. The plan an is to develop a manageable healthy habit each week that will carry through the new year. Join us here and share what you're eating on Facebook and Twitter with the hashtag #gethealthy.
Week one of our Healthy Every Week Challenge is breakfast week and we're all trying to eat breakfast daily (if you're not involved in our challenge you should be eating breakfast too!). Smoothies are one favorite, fast, healthy breakfast and since they come in so many varieties and flavors, we asked our pals on Facebook and Twitter for their best smoothie combinations. Your ideas were creative and fun and it seems that many of you like to mix vegetables in with your fruit smoothies — a great way to get in a serving of vegetables at breakfast!
Here are a few highlights:
From Facebook:
Jennifer Blanchard: I love smoothies with coconut water, kale, banana and strawberries!
Nicole Simmons-Berrien Strawberry/banana with soy and wheat germ.
Nancy Fox My favorite is Jamba Juice's "strawberries wild."
Cheryl Leon Levy mixed berries with a little peanut butter, tofu, some skim milk, yogurt & bananas — I add a splash of citrus for a little zip!
Hilary Small handful of frozen blueberries, half of a frozen banana, lots of kale and some almond milk.
Carrie Phipps Hennessey Kefir, frozen berries, flaxseed, wheat germ, hemp seeds, and sometimes a banana. Even my 4-year-old loves it!
From Twitter:
@Ginger_Chey Favorite smoothie: banana, almond milk, agave nectar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla!
@ashleyreaverblueberries, banana and kale. Blue hides the green so kids will eat it 2!
@deepisekhonspinach + kale + blueberries + strawberries + pineapple + ground flax + almond milk…gross color, great taste!
@LittleSandyWmango, pineapple, banana, coconut milk & yogurt!
For more crazy smoothie combos, check out Food Network Magazine's 50 Smoothies. Or try one of our favorite healthy smoothie recipes:
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Smoothies