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Year: 2013 m.
Loa: 31.00 m.
Beam: 6.80 m.
Draft: 1.30 m.
Gross: 118
Superstructure: 1
Hull: 1
Water tank: 430 l.
Engines: 2 x 2000 HP Diesel
Main engines: MTU M93
Engine hours: - h.
Propulsion: Shaft
Trasmission: Shaft
Gear Boxes: ZF 3050 2.52:1
Designer: reeds Design
Fuel tank: 15000 l.
Cruise speed: 22 kn.
Max speed: 28 kn.
Generators: 2 x 40Kw
Generators Model: Kohler
Generators Hours: -
Shore Power: 24 - 230V - 400V
Beds 10 Cabins 4
Bathrooms 5
Crew 5
Navigation and communication: 1 Radar equipment It shall be installed a Raymarine 5S-HD radar, model RA1048D, 4kw, 48'' Digital Open Array Antenna; 2 GPS system It shall be installed a RAYSTAR 125 PLUS GPS; charts shall be chosen and supplied by the owner 3 AIS system It shall be Raymarine AIS500-Class B, contain Transceiver and GPS Receiver and antenna. 4 Digital Sounder module Raymarine DSM300 digital sounder module, with B744v TH bronze dst transducer 600w (DEPTH/SPEED/TEMPERATURE 3 in 1 600w transducers) shall be installed as well. 5 Speed log It shall be Raymarine ST70 speed log and B120 LP TH bronze ST transducer. All datas can be share thru network and instruments& displays. 11. COMMUNICATION SYSTEM The equipment will comply with the Flag Authority requirements. The location of the communications devices will be indicated by the Builder and by the equipment's manufacturer. All controls and switches of above mentioned equipment to be easy reachable. The following equipment, or an equivalent brand, will be installed. 1 VHF It will be installed a Raymarine RAY55 VHF RADIO, Raymic 2ND Station INC 10m cableray 218/55, complete with a transceiver unit with handset and bracket, and two McMurdo, R2 Handheld GMDSS VHF Radios. One 6db VHF Antenna with Rachet Mount. 2 SART McMurdo, S4 SART will be installed. 3 EPIRB McMurdo, E5 EPIRB will be carried. 12.
SAFETY AND SHIP SYSTEM 1 Rudder steering system Steering can be done as follows: - hand steering normal operation from wheelhouse and flying bridge; - automatic pilot to be settled on wheelhouse and flying bridge; - hand steering in emergency operation in the Lazarette . Rudder's engine start/stop switches will be placed in the wheelhouse and in the rudders pumps compartment(if it is a electric power system). The system shall be "Follow up" type, with possibility of exclusion of the follow up option. From the command stations (wheel house, flying bridge) shall be controlled the position of rudder blades by a rudder angle indicators that will be placed in the wheelhouse and in both outside steering position; same indication will be given to the autopilot. Emergency steering station in garage shall be able to work also in a complete electric power black out, it shall be complete with a mechanic rudder angle indicator, with a magnetic compass and with a voice connection to/from wheel house. 1.1 Autopilot A Raymarine ST70 color Autopilot head and SPX30 Smartpilot core pack & T3 hydraulic pump (24v) shall be installed, in the wheel house with remote control on the flying bridge; it shall have data from GPS and from the magnetic compass. It will be connected with the steering system control unit and with the rudder angle indicator. The magnetic compass shall be Sperry Marine Jupiter or similar 2 Main Engines controls A remote control system Rexroth or similar with controls in the wheel house and on bridge wings will be supplied. All the significant data of engines, as: - RPM - Oil temperature - Water temperature - Oil pressure - Exhaust gas temperature - Alternators Voltage and Amperage All the data shall be shown on one dedicated monitors in the wheel house, and on the engine supply monitor on the flying bridge Start and stop of the engines shall be possible only from the wheel house and from the engine room. Emergency stop of engines shall be possible also from the flying bridge stations, where a emergency stop red button shall be placed. 3 Remote level indicators Into every tank will be installed a remote level indicator. All signals shall be sent and shown on a monitor in the wheel house. On the monitor shall be represented each tank with the visual level and the numeric indication of the content. 4 Smoke and fire detectors A complete fire detection system, with visible and acoustic alarm, will be installed in the wheelhouse. The alarm will be repeated in the crew dinette
Audio visual system: 1 GuestArea - n°3 26'' LCD TV/ TCL - n°3 Sat Receiver ( as an optional) - n°3 DVD/ TEAC DRH358i - n°6 Ceiling Speaker /QUAD CE-6 - n°3iPodDock 2 Crew Area - n°2 22" LCD TV / LG - n°2 Ceiling Speaker QUAD CE-4 - nº2 DVD/Pioneer AVH-P4350DVD 3 CrewDinette: - n°1 SAMSUNG 22" LCD TV /LG - n°1 Sat Receiver ( as an optional) - n°1 DVD/Pioneer AVH-P4350DVD - n°2 Ceiling Speaker QUAD CE-4 - n°1iPodDock 4 Owner cabin: - n°1 Sony 40" LCD TV - n°1 Sat Receiver ( as an optional) - n°2 Front main loudspeakers /QUAD L-ite - n°1 Centre loudspeaker / QUAD L-ite - n°2 Surround loudspeaker / QUAD L-ite - n°1 Subwoofer / QUAD L-ite - n°1 AV amplifier / Pioneer VSX-1021 - n°1 Blue ray Player / Pioneer BDP-4110 - n°1 Apple TV2 - n°1 iPad2 - n°1 Wi-Fi Access Point 5 Main salon: - n°1 Sony 55" LCD TV - n°1 Sat Receiver ( as an optional ) - n°2 Front main loudspeakers /Wharfedale - n°1 Centre loudspeaker / Wharfedal - n°2 Surround loudspeaker /Wharfedale - n°1 Subwoofer /Wharfedale - n°1 AV Home Cinima Processor / Pioneer VSK-1021 - n°1 Blue ray Player / Pioneer BDP-4110 - n°2 Karaoke speakers / Wharfedale - n°1 Karaoke amplifier / Wharfedale - n°1 Karaoke server - n°1 Karaoke processor /mixer - n°2 Wireless microphone - n°1 Apple TV2 - n°1iPad2(as controller and song selector for karaoke) - n°1 Wi-Fi Access Point / Apple extreme - 6 Wheel House - n°2 Ceiling Speaker /QUAD CE-6 - n. 1 DVD /Pioneer AVH-P4350DVD 7 Captain cabin: - n°1 22" LCD TV /LG - n°1 DVD/Pioneer AVH-P4350DVD - n°1 Ceiling Speaker Quad Industrial CE-4 8 Dining Room /Galley area - n°1 40''LCD TV /SONY - n°1 DVD / TEAC DRH358i - n°1 Sat Receiver ( as an optional ) - n°4 Ceilling speakers/QUAD CE-6 9 Flybridge - n°2 Waterproof speaker/QUAD CL6 10 AFT STERN AREA: - n°2 Waterproof speaker /QUAD CL6
Crew, galley, laudry: 2 Laundry The laundry, located in the crew area compartment, as shown in the G.A., will be provided with one washing machine 5 kilograms and one dryer machine same capacity All the finishing shall be at the same crew area standard. 3 Galley In general, the galley layout will be that of a built in house galley and as shown in the general arrangement One stainless steel hood will be installed, with high forced air extraction, in order to avoid any smell going in the accommodations. A wooden trencher shall be fit on the worktop of the kitchen; the work top shall be in corian with colour according to the owner's choice. Cupboards with shelves will be installed above and under the working bench as per galley layout; all usable space in cupboards will be maximized as much as possible Drawers for cutlery etc. with dividing walls etc will be installed as necessary The following equipments will be installed: - 1 cooking hot plates - 1 grill - 1 hood - 1 oven - 1 microwave oven - 1 dishwasher - 2 Stainless steel 280 liters fridge/freezers with drawers and cold drink dispenser - 1 coffee machine in the galley - 1 icemaker in the salon - 1 fridge in the salon All the appliances shall be of well known brands. In the galley area shall be inserted the crew mess, with sofa for six people, table, hi-fi and TV set. All the galley and crew mess area shall be properly air conditioned. One others ice maker shall be provided in the flying bridge bar.
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K-State Falls to No. 25/24 Iowa State
K-State Falls to No. 25/24 Iowa State
Feb. 9, 2013
AMES, Iowa - Kansas State received a combined school record 59 points from its senior duo of Brittany Chambers and Mariah White on Saturday, but it was not enough to upset No. 25/24 Iowa State as the Cyclones downed the Wildcats, 87-71.
K-State (12-11, 3-8 Big 12) was led by Chambers with a season-high 34 points, which included a career-high 13-of-17 from the line, 12 rebounds and four assists. The effort was her third straight double-double and the 13th of her career. This was her third career 30-point game and the 42nd in school history.
With her assist effort on Saturday, Chambers became the third player in school history to rank among the top-10 in career scoring, rebounding and assists. She has reached double figures in 96 career games, including 22 this season. Chambers has now scored 20 or more points in a game 29 times in her career, including 11 this season.
Joining Chambers in double digits was White with a career-high 25 points and six rebounds. White has now reached double figures in scoring in three straight games and five of the last six.
Chambers and White became the first K-State duo to combine for at least 50 points in a game since Jalana Childs and Chambers tallied 54 together at Nebraska on Feb. 19, 2011, and the 19th since the 1986-87 season. The previous record of 57 points was set by Diana Miller and Nadira Hazim on Jan. 20, 1990 at Oklahoma.
Iowa State (16-5, 7-4) saw three players reach double digits and was paced by senior forward Chelsea Poppens with 22 points and 18 rebounds for her fifth double-double this season. The Cyclones leading scorer was Hallie Christofferson with 25 points while adding seven rebounds and four assists. Iowa State shared the ball to a tune of 29 assists, led by Nikki Moody's 13.
With the help of a 15-4 run early in the first half, Iowa State jumped out to a 23-8 lead with 11:53 to play. K-State cut the gap to nine, 23-14, with 10:49 to play on consecutive three-pointers from White and Chambers.
The Cyclones would rebuild its lead to 24 points by continuing to pound the ball inside, as Iowa State shot .613 from the field in the opening half on its way to a 51-29 halftime advantage. The 51 points were the most in a half by a K-State opponent this season. The Cyclones registered 24 of their 51 points in the paint.
Using an aggressive effort from Chambers and White in the second half, K-State was able to cut the Cyclones lead to 17, 63-46, with 12:35 to play. Iowa State used a 10-5 run to rebuild its lead to 22, 73-51, with 7:48 remaining in the game.
K-State returns to Bramlage Coliseum on Wednesday, Feb. 13 to host Texas at 7 p.m. Wednesday night's game is part of a "Wildcat Weekday 4 Pack." For just $30, fans will receive four general admission tickets and four concession stand vouchers for a hot dog, chips and a drink. To purchase tickets, please contact the K-State Athletics Ticket Office at (800) 221-CATS, log onto kstatesports.com/tickets or visit the ticket office located in Bramlage Coliseum.
Wednesday night's game will be broadcast on FOX Sports Kansas City and on K-StateHD.TV. Fans can also listen to the game on the K-State Sports Network and for free on kstatesports.com.


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wishing to write/read a list of integers to a binary file, i started with Alex's/Nadia's answers from
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/8078 ... -in-python
the example worked perfectly, as did the initial write to generate my file.
however, when i tried to read my 200MB file i got
ValueError: string length not a multiple of item size
python 2.7, win7.
any ideas?


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It's Tuesday the 30th of September, the day before the quarterfinal match of the World Cup against our #1 rival, the Norwegians. It's crunch time. Lose and we go home. Win and we head to Portland, to the semis where we could face Germany (who is playing their best soccer) or Russia (a team that is making themselves known on the world stage). (Editor's Note: Germany pounded Russia, 7-1). Sitting out the last group game against North Korea has got me itching to play. I so want to win this game for the veterans on the team. This could be the last World Cup for some of the legends of U.S. Soccer and it means a lot to me, and I know to all the young players, that Julie, Mia, Kristine, Brandi, and Joy go out winners because that's exactly what they are.
The focus has started to increase now that we're out of group play, but what I love about this team is our ability to focus when its needed and to have fun when it's time to laugh and goof around. This team definitely knows how to have a good time together. Each day that I have experienced in the past month has been everything but normal. It could be because we have moved to a new city every couple days! If anything traveling has been the only thing that is routine (get on the bus, get off the bus, get on the plane, get off the plane, check in to your hotel, check out of your hotel). I'm getting pretty good about living out of my bag. Not to say we haven't had our share of fun while traveling. How can you not have fun when you have your own chartered plane with first class flight attendants, couches, tables, and firstclass seats? I have to admit this is one luxury that I'm going to miss!
Besides traveling the team has found ways to past the time and enjoy ourselves as well. Malls and movies are the most popular pastimes amongst the team. Our captain Julie Foudy is also great at mixing things up for us. For example, our first day in Columbus, Ohio, we went on a jog and stretch through an outdoor mall, but this was no ordinary outdoor mall. It felt like a small town. It even had streets running throughout the mall. At one point we took a detour toward the cinemasto find out the times of the movies playing. By the end of our run we even added a few people (a couple of kids chasing after us for an autograph by Mia!) That was a great practice day! That same night we went to a PF Changs right across from our hotel and even though we had a mandatory meal at the hotel, a group of us decided to order takeout and bring it to the meal oom. Lets just say we could have fed an army with how much food we ordered. Danielle, Angela and myself shared the Mongolian Beef, pan-friednoodles and Kung-Pao chicken.
The only thing I needed to get done in Ohio was to get my clothes washed. This turned into an adventure in itself. For the past week and a half I was able to sneak most things in with our dirty practice gear, but some things just needed to be washed by myself for fear of shrinking in the dryer. So there I was on our day off determined to find somewhere I could do a load of laundry. One of our staff members had heard there was a coin operated washer and dryer over at this other hotel on the other side of the outdoor mall. I packed my bag full of clothes and hitched a ride over. First, I had to go to the front desk and ask if they even had a laundry room. By the way, I also had to pretend like I was staying there. I found out the laundry room was in the next building, so I headed over there with my bag rolling behind me. Here's where the problems began. First, I needed a room key to get into the building. After a few minutes of standing outside a maid let me in, only to find out that I also needed a room key to get into the laundry room. To make a way too long story short, I wasn't able to do my wash and since my ride had already left, I slowly began to make my way back through the outdoor mall pulling my unwashed clothes behind me and talking on my cell phone to past the time. What a sight I must have been.
But back to the Norway game. For me, it was another extremely emotional game. What a battle! The young players definitely stepped up for the veterans. Everyone on the field played so well, but Abby Wambach got the winning goal, Cat Reddick got the assist and Kylie Bivens was awesome in her 10 minutes after she came on for Foudy. We fought for 94 minutes, and even to the last seconds, Norway hadn't given up. They had one chance at the very end of the game that I'm sure made people hold their breath, but as always, Briana Scurry scooped up the ball and the game was over. Wow! What an historic victory. Oddly enough, this was the game I felt the most comfortable on the ball, which made it all that more enjoyable. I love to battle for the ball, but when I can contribute with my passing and defusing pressure, it makes the game even more fun. Now, we are 35,000 feet over South Dakota on our way to Portland and back to the West Coast, and a little closer to home for me! We have three days until our semifinal, and once again, time to focus on our next opponent, and a berth in the championship game.
That's all for now.


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Version vom 12. Februar 2013, 22:21 Uhr
- 1 English workshop
- 1.1 How?
- 1.2 Literature
- 1.3 Useful web links
- 1.4 Wordlist
- 1.5 Topics
- 1.6 When?
- 1.7 Who?
English workshop
Good English skills are considered self evident within the Hacker community (and in many other situations as well), but not everyone is as firm with the language as she/he would like to be. Especially when it comes to spoken English, some might appreciate more practicing.
If anyone is interested in improving his/her English skills, please attend the English workshop!
We plan to simply meet and talk about random topics in English, as well as reading some English literature. Participants with better knowledge of the language will support others or help to explain the texts read if necessary.
A list of literature we intend to read and discuss:
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (by Douglas Adams)
- The cat in the hat (by Dr. Seuss)
- How to be an alien (by George Mikes)
A list of English Poems.
- P.G. Wodehouse
Useful web links
- Jay's Englishworkshop github
- BEOLINGUS dictionary
- Thesaurus
- http://www.englishforeveryone.org/
- Passive/Active voice:
- http://grammar.yourdictionary.com/style-and-usage/mispron.html
Videos to learn English
Some word lists made during the English workshop
Ideas of other topics we might talk about:
- Talk about plans going further than a simple workshop (language barrier free-day, language diversity JF)
- Finding more literature and films for the English workshop
- Last year, I held a Git Workshop. It was a basic introduction and we stopped when a discussion about project management and work-flow started. If there is interest, a group discussion about software development work-flow best practices could fit here, too.
- Why is English currently the preferred language for international communication? Why are we all learning English, but not Esperanto?
See also log about past meetings
January 29, 2013
7pm/19:00 Metalab, Bibliothek
Planned exercises
Discuss the book "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"
Homework due
Read at least the first chapter, which we will talk about during the meeting.
January 22, 2013
7pm/19:00 Metalab, Bibliothek
Planned exercises
Continuation of active and passive voice practice with "The Cat in the Hat".
Another round of the word game we played last time using the words of "The Cat in the Hat".
Pair exercises.
Homework due
Prepare an example each of correct and incorrect use of active and passive voice that you've encountered recently.
January 16, 2013
7pm/19:00 Metalab, Hauptraum
January 8, 2013
7pm/19:00 Metalab, Hauptraum


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2016 Winter Preparedness Resources
You cannot properly prepare for disasters unless you understand the risks for your area and how to respond to them. Everyone should learn about the specific disasters that can affect the region. Teton County Emergency Management has a page here that addresses many of the common (and some not-so-common) disasters that could strike Teton County. You can also check out Ready.gov's "Be Informed" page for additional information on those same disasters, plus others that aren't as likely to affect Teton County.
Another great way to Be Informed is to take a preparedness class. The Bridger-Teton Branch of the American Red Cross offers CPR, First Aid, and other classes. Call them at (307) 733-4049 for more information. Teton County Emergency Management also offers preparedness classes and will do general preparedness presentations for civic groups. Call 733-9572 or email Emergency Management to schedule a presentation. Additionally, Jackson Hole Fire/EMS also offers fire prevention and mitigation presentations for the public. You can call Fire Administration at (307) 733-4732 or email to schedule a presentation or for more information. You can always check Emergency Management's calendar for upcoming scheduled events.
Even if you don't have time to attend a class in person, there are still plenty of opportunities to Be Informed about preparedness. FEMA offers great online classes for the public on a variety of topics. Click here to see Teton County Emergency Management's selection of FEMA online courses for the public, with descriptions of each. And if you are a pet or animal owner, be sure to check our list of FEMA animal preparedness classes here.
Click orange "RQ" button to the right to see what your "Readiness Quotient" is (if you live and work outside of Teton County, click here instead). This is a short quiz that will give you a score and let you know how "ready" you are. Additionally, your score is recorded with your zip code to give local Emergency Managers an idea of how prepared their communities are.
Next, Pledge To: MAKE A COMMUNICATIONS PLAN
FEMA Non-Regulatory Teton County Risk Map
Click here to see risk map data created for Teton County by FEMA.
The Teton County CERT EFFORT Newsletter is out!
Visit the CERT section of our website from the top menu bar to download it today.
Local Organizations!
Do you have a group that would be interested in hearing about preparing for and responding to disasters in Teton County? Emergency Management conducts informative presentations for local organizations.
Email us or call 733-9572 for more information or to set up an appointment.


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About The Turkey Tournament Program
Turkey Tournaments take place over Thanksgiving weekend. All tournaments have games on Friday and Saturday. Some also have games on Sunday. Players from divisions U10 and above are eligible to participate.
Turkey Team Selection:
Turkey teams will be selected at the end of October and the teams will be announced in the first week of November. Turkey team coaches will select players from the Fall Skills/Scrimmage (APO) program. The children of our most active volunteers will be given special consideration. Participation in the APO Program is not a free pass to a Turkey, All Star or Spring team. Likewise, players who have not participated in APO Program are still eligible to play in the tournaments. Selection Criteria.
Turkey Team Practices:Practices will run through the month of November until Thanksgiving weekend. There will usually be one practice on a weeknight and a scrimmage or practice on Sunday. But this will depend on the coach's availability. Regular season team practices and games take precedence. Players are not allowed to skip regular season games or practices in favor of their Turkey team.
Requirements For Turkey Team Participation:
- Only U10 & above players who are registered and paid up for the current Fall season are eligible.
- Players (and Parents) must be available Friday-Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend.
- Players must be in good standing for Fall Season attendance
- Players/Parents must complete the Turkey/Spring Interest form by the deadline below.
- Extra practices will be necessary for all Turkey teams (up to 2 per week)
- Turkey Registration Fees must be paid in advance of first practice.
2012 Fee is $TBD & includes uniform. Financial Assistance recipients are automatically eligible for assistance at the same percentage as Fall 2012. Additional optional tournament team sweatshirt available for $TBD.
- Signed Player Registration Form/Medical Release must be brought to team manager/coach at first practice.
If your child would like to play on a Turkey and/or Spring Select team, please complete the Interest Form on the Turkey Tournament Program page under the Fall 2012 tab. (coming soon)
For additional information on the Spring Select Tournament and All-Star Teams, please refer to the Spring Select Program page.
Note: Participation on a Turkey Tournament Team does not guarantee selection for either All Star or Spring Select Tournament Teams
For season-specific details, including rosters, game schedules, etc., see the Turkey Tournament Program page under the Fall 2011 tab.
Selected Turkey Players Only: How to Register, How to Purchase Spirit Wear, How to Print Player Registration Form, How to Find Key Documents


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X Marks the Spot!Language brain teasers are those that involve the English language. You need to think about and manipulate words and letters.
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This week was another exciting week for Adobe's Flash Player: We officially shipped Adobe Flash Player 11.2. One feature that I'm going to highlight today is one that I personally worked on: the Background Updater for Windows.
I wrote a fairly detailed DevNet article about the bits and pieces that make this updater work. It was also mentioned in Peleus Uhley's blog post, highlighting the impact that this new updater can have on Flash Player Security.
Since the release, I have been scanning forums and reading blog posts about this feature, and I'd like to answer some of the questions that were mentioned there.
1. I'm very interested in the Background Updater, but I'm using Mac OS. When will Adobe release a Background Updater for Mac?
A Background Updater for Mac OS is currently in development and will be released in an upcoming release of Adobe Flash Player.
2. Will I ever get to see a Flash Player notification again that asks me to update Flash Player?
Yes. For new features and/or releases that require the acceptance of new terms of use, Adobe may need to notify users before an installation can be performed.
3. Why does the updater install the service and scheduled task even though I chose the option to disable updates during the installation?
If you chose to turn of all updates, the Background Updater will be turned off! If you are familiar with network analyzing tools, I encourage you to verify that there is no network traffic initiated by the Background Updater service. The scheduled task and the service are being installed in the event that you choose to enable the Background Updater at a later point. As mentioned in my DevNet article, you can do this by going to the Flash Player Settings Manager in the Windows Control Panel.
4. Yet another background updater? Isn't that consuming a ton of resources?
I'm very happy to say: NO! By using the Windows Task Scheduler, we are able to run the Background Updater only once per hour for a few milliseconds. The Background Updater will usually launch, check if it is time to do an update check and then shut itself down. Only if an update is available will the updater stay running for a longer period of time to allow for the download to complete and the installation to start.
5. I have a third-party tool that tells me that the Background Updater is running every hour. This despite the fact that Adobe claims that after a successful update check, the next check will be deferred for 24 hours. Why?
The fact that the process starts every hour does not mean that it will perform an update check every hour. Rather, it will first check to see if it is time for the next update check. If it isn't, it will shut itself down again after only a few milliseconds. If you are familiar with network analyzers, I encourage you to verify that there is no network traffic caused by the Background Updater in the 24 hours that the update check is deferred.
6. I have the Background Updater disabled, but the service still starts every hour. Why?
The Background Updater will launch every hour and will check if it is enabled. If it isn't, no network traffic will ever be generated by the Background Updater and it will shut itself down after only a few milliseconds, saving valuable CPU and memory resources. This allows you to enable the Background Updater from the Flash Player Settings Manager in the Windows Control Panel at a later point without having to reinstall Flash Player.
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Houston - One crash, 4 years, 7,340 miles. Those three items culminated with a federal grand jury in Houston indicting James L. Yeakey on a charge of involuntary manslaughter.
Documents filed in federal court read Yeakey, a Navy dependent, was driving "a motor vehicle while intoxicated and at an excessive rate of speed" when he crashed his car near Camp Foster in Japan. Court documents read the crash led to the death of another Navy dependent by the name of John Benjamin Hall.
According to an article in Stars and Stripes, in March of 2008 Yeakey, then 20, was suspected of driving at double the posted speed limit when he slammed into the back of a car, veered into on-coming traffic and collided with a 2-ton truck. The article states Hall, 17, was in the front seat and another 17 year old was in the back seat. The article states the other teen suffered serious injuries. Read the full article here.
So how does a fatal crash in Japan wind up in Houston federal court? Prosecutors argue that since Yeakey was a Navy dependent, not "ordinarily" a resident of Japan, the offense carries a prison term had it occurred within special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, the suspected incident occurred outside the jurisdiction any particular State or District and Yeakey's last known address was in Spring, the Southern District of Texas has jurisdiction.
Court records show a bench warrant was issued for Yeakey's arrest this week. I have attached a copy of the indictment for you to read.
If you have a news tip or question for KPRC Local 2 Investigates, drop them an e-mail or call their tipline at (713) 223-TIPS (8477). Copyright 2012 by Click2Houston.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


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The Queen and Prince Charles have made their debut in the Wikileak files.
A dispatch from a US diplomat notes that the next British monarch will not necessarily be the next head of the Commonwealth. Apparently there are no rules on succession. Should Charles become the next King, he could in theory face a Commonwealth leadership challenge. Read more


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THE elements conspired against our local West Lancashire Football League clubs as most of the matches were called off.
But that did not stop Bolton County and Tempest United from getting some match practice in a friendly on the ESSA Academy's 3G pitch.
And the First Division side showed they could live with the big boys as they beat Premier Division Tempest 4-1.
After 15 minutes Henry Chapman's County started to get a foothold and went ahead through Liam Stewart.
Tempest levelled 10 minutes later through Matty Carter's 25-yard dipping volley.
County restored their lead shortly after with an individual goal from Josh Evans who ran a long way before benefiting from a mistake by Tempest keeper Paul Eatock.
Tempest made five changes at half-time to give some of the players a runout and they were guilty of switching off as County came out strongly.
Their pressure paid off as Jordan Whittle put an excellent cross into the box and Liam Stewart headed home his side's second.
After Tempest conceded an own goal to complete the scoring, Chapman said: "We had a game plan in hard weather conditions but the players did very well.
"It's important that you don't give Premier League teams time and space so I asked that we press the ball in Tempest's half.
"Tempest started brightly and we had to really work hard to get hold of the ball.
"The lads stuck to their task, and once we got over that initial 15 minutes of pressure the lads played really well.
"Some of our play was really good with good shape from back to front.
"It just shows how far this club has come in the last 18 months. I'm very proud of the lads' effort today and they are growing in confidence."
Tempest assistant boss Gary Westhead said: "The game served its purpose as far as keeping the game legs going.
"Any match beats a training session and it gave us a chance to look at new signing Josh Melling."


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Built to commemorate the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden's 100th anniversary in 2013, the 'Boomslang' is a 130m canopy walkway discreetly located in the tree tops of this famous garden's arboretum. It offers striking views of the garden, the mountain and beyond, and should not be missed. more
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The world-class Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Newtown, Johannesburg, supports maths, science and technology education. It also encourages dynamic learning experiences that contribute to building science, engineering and technology capacity in South Africa. more
Oudtshoorn and surrounds, Western Cape
Inland from the Cape's famous Garden Route, over breathtakingly beautiful mountain passes, magnificent red rocks and the wide open spaces of the Klein Karoo, you'll find Oudtshoorn – once known internationally as the ostrich capital of the world. Royalty, potentates, maharajahs and high society once adorned themselves with the world's finest feathers. more
Chef Peter Tempelhoff
Chef Peter Tempelhoff is an award-winning South African chef, a Relais & Chateaux Grand Chef and undoubtedly one of the most talented stars to emerge from the industry in recent years. Global by design but wholly South African in influence, his conceptual approach to cuisine is refreshing, different and very exciting. more
Pete Goffe-Wood – celebrity chef
Celebrity chef Pete Goffe-Wood, South Africa's 'Kitchen Cowboy', is one of the country's most acclaimed chefs. Straight talking but fuelled by passion, his food is edgy and inspired. He's also one tough food critic, which made him the perfect choice as judge on MasterChef South Africa. more
David Tlale
Fashion designer David Tlale is best known for bringing a touch of drama to both his designs and his runway shows. Unashamedly theatrical, his garments challenge mediocrity and break the mould of conventional design. This has earned him a reputation of being one of the country's more unpredictable designers. more
Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve Braille Trail, Western Cape
South African nature reserves keep on working to improve access for nature lovers with visual impairments. Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve in the Western Cape has added an informative Braille Trail to its facilities. Running along the existing Heron Trail, the feature has become an immediate hit with visually impaired visitors. more
South Africa's cheese-makers
Nothing beats a gorgeous cheese washed down with an equally gorgeous wine, and if you're visiting South Africa you can enjoy both – made with pride, the South African way. The local cheese-making industry has grown considerably over the years, and these days an award-winning South African cheese is not difficult to find. There are numerous cheese shops and farm stalls around the country. more
The Prince Albert Saturday Market
The roots of the Prince Albert Saturday Market go back more than 150 years. And although its range of delicious goods is truly 21st century, it hasn't lost its historical charm. Pop in for organic produce, artisanal breads and tasty home-made treats. The market is pretty informal (as with most things in the Karoo) and what you see is what you get. more
Rixile Culture to Kruger Route – an Open Africa route
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The Athenæum, Port Elizabeth
The Athenæum in Port Elizabeth, which has been a home for the arts and the creative industry in the city for over a century, has maintained its function but re-forged its identity. Its modern revamp means it now accommodates a theatre, shows, art exhibitions, concerts and cabaret, along with conferences, weddings, workshops, media launches and even yoga classes. more
Curiocity Backpackers, Johannesburg
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Legend Golf & Safari Resort
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Chef Benny Masekwameng
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Bientang's Cave Restaurant & Wine Bar, Hermanus
Bientang's Cave Restaurant & Wine Bar is situated in Hermanus, the Southern Cape coastal town with the best land-based whale viewing in the world. The restaurant, partly set in a sea cave, has two-tier outdoor seating that – weather permitting – gives diners all-encompassing views of Walker Bay, and the region's famous seasonal migrants: the southern right whales. more


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A BURNLEY pub owner caught without a TV Licence has been ordered to pay £1,300 by magistrates.
Steve Gwilt, owner of the Stanley Inn, in Oxford Road, was fined £1,000 for the offence of using a TV without a licence on the business premises.
He was also ordered to pay £200 costs and a £100 victim surcharge at the hearing yesterday at Blackburn Magistrates Court.
Jenny Murphy, TV Licensing spokesperson for the North, said: "We appreciate these are tough times for businesses, but to be fair to the majority who do pay the licence fee, we have to take action against those who watch TV illegally.
"As our survey shows, those businesses who do try to get away with it might find the price of being caught to be higher than just a fine.
"We'd rather businesses think ahead and check if they need a licence than risk being prosecuted.
"A licence costs £145.50 and can be bought in minutes online at www.tvlicensing.co.uk/ business."
TV Licensing is urging other businesses to make sure they are aware of their licensing requirements, in order to avoid the risk of prosecution and a large fine.
In 2013 TV Licensing enquiry officers visited more than 33,000 businesses across the UK, ranging from takeaway restaurants and holiday parks to garages, hair salons and sports clubs, to confirm if they were correctly licensed.
A survey of more than 250 managers at UK businesses, conducted with the British Chambers of Commerce on behalf of TV Licensing, showed that where a business needs to make cutbacks, just 14 per cent would consider not paying for a TV Licence where one was needed.
The BCC survey also showed that, of those asked what would motivate them to ensure they were correctly licensed, 98 per cent answered the potential reputational damage from negative press coverage of a prosecution for TV Licence evasion.


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The rooms were unique in style-modern amenities in a traditional kerala style house. It was extremely well kept and the staff were very nice. Breakfast was included and it was fantastic. Everything was great. The beach was not really easily accessible. It had spectacular views but the if you are going to be on the ocean beach- this is not the one. However, they have their own infinity pool overlooking the ocean and it was very nice.


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Fox Favors False Claims Rather Than Real "Rationale" Behind Plan B Availability
Fox News host Martha MacCallum and guest Dr. Manny Alvarez misrepresented the science behind Plan B and ignored the legal reasons behind the pending over-the-counter availability of this emergency contraceptive.
Fox News continues to add its voice [1] to the right-wing media [2]'s misinformation on what they call the "truly sickening [3]" availability of Plan B, a one or two pill dosage of the progestin levonorgestrel [4].
Leading her segment by incorrectly [5] describing the contraceptive as an abortifacient for use "after sex they think may have resulted in a pregnancy," MacCallum hosted Alvarez, Fox's senior managing editor for health news, to repeat his discredited claims [6] about Plan B's alleged dangers. Specifically, Alvarez claims that "from a scientific point of view," Plan B is only "safe for women." Both MacCallum and Alvarez professed ignorance as to the real reasons the one-pill form will soon be available without a prescription. From the June 11 edition of America's Newsroom:
ALVAREZ: From a scientific point of view I know, yes, Plan B is safe for women. But since when is a 10-year-old a woman? All the advocates that say oh this is a great success for women's health rights and all of that, I get the whole thing if you want to say women, fine, but a 10-year-old, an 11-year-old, a 12-year-old - those are kids. They're not even teenagers.
MACCALLUM: I sent my daughter to buy, you know, the d-level of allergy medicine the other day at CVS and they wouldn't sell it to her without an ID that showed she was 18. You can't buy cold medicine, you can't get your appendix taken out without your parents standing right by your side at the hospital. But you can do this with no problem. Explain what kind of world we live in when that is the situation.
ALVAREZ: The rationale is really something that I can't put my head around it.
In fact, the science that has been used by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and federal courts to repeatedly validate Plan B for over-the-counter access is not solely focused on "women," but confirms the contraceptive is "safe and effective and should be approved for nonprescription use for all females of child-bearing potential [7]."
Indeed, contrary to MacCallum's attempt to equate Plan B with allergy medicine used as a precursor for illegal methamphetamine and an invasive surgical procedure, The New England Journal of Medicine has explained that Plan B is safer than Tylenol. From "The Politics of Emergency Contraception [8]":
[Opposition to Plan B] cannot be based on issues of safety, since a 12-year-old can purchase a lethal dose of acetaminophen in any pharmacy for about $11, no questions asked. The only documented adverse effects of a $50 dose of levonorgestrel are nausea and delay of menses by several days. Any objective review makes it clear that Plan B is more dangerous to politicians than to adolescent girls.
It is this science behind the safety and efficacy of Plan B - available with a prescription since 1999 [9] - that the FDA relied upon when it determined Plan B should be available over the counter alongside other contraceptives. Not only did MacCallum and Alvarez ignore this long-standing rationale for Plan B availability, they also completely failed to report the existence of a scathing federal court order [10] demanding it pursuant to the scientific evidence, recently reinforced [11] by the U.S Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
This string of significant legal losses is what led the Department of Justice to drop its effort to contest the availability of Plan B for "all females of child-bearing potential" and defer to the clear scientific consensus. As reported by The Washington Post's health expert, Sarah Kliff, the one-pill form of Plan B will now be available over the counter because the Department of Justice recognized the reality of its "long-shot legal challenge [12]" to either form of this emergency contraceptive:
[The district court] had ordered that two emergency contraceptives, Plan B and Plan B One-Step, be made available without prescription to all women and girls. The appeals court partially sided with the administration: It issued a stay for Plan B One-Step because of jurisdictional issues. The case that [the district court] initially heard dealt only with the two-pill product, not Plan B One-Step, which could put the one-pill product outside the scope of that particular case.
On the two-pill Plan B product, however, the three-judge panel refused the administration's request for a stay. It would not allow its move to over-the-counter to be delayed.
That meant two things. First, it was a signal that Justice would likely lose its appeal. Stays are typically granted when the appeals court sees a good chance for the challenger to ultimately prevail. In this case, the Second Circuit did not see that.
Second, the ruling meant that the two-pill Plan B product now had to move in front of the counter. According to the senior official, there was worry about the two-pill product proving too complex for young girls to use it properly. The newer Plan B One-Step, which contains a one-pill dosage of levonorgesterel, is easier to use, which the administration thought made it a safer over-the-counter product.
A federal judge had ordered the FDA to allow an emergency contraceptive to be sold over-the-counter and the odds didn't look good in moving forward with the challenge. The administration, according to this official, felt like it had two not so great options.
It could continue its relatively long-shot legal challenge while allowing a possibly complex medication to land on pharmacy shelves. Or, recognizing the long odds, it could drop the challenge and allow a simpler version of the product to become available to women and girls of all ages, without a prescription.
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Michigan Tech Dean of Engineering Named to ASME Board of Governors
William M. Worek
July 11, 2012—
William Worek, Michigan Technological University's dean of engineering, has accepted an appointment to serve on the Board of Governors of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
His three-year term begins in June 2013. The Board of Governors provides ASME with professional leadership and direction in support of the organization's mission, vision and strategic initiatives, and it establishes the society's policies and procedures. Worek has been a member of ASME since 1976 and is an ASME Fellow.
In addition to serving as dean, Worek is the Dave House Professor. Previously, he was head of the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Illinois in Chicago (UIC), where he also served as director of the Energy Resources Center. He is an expert in energy systems, comfort, industrial processes and combined heat and power. He has received the Harold A. Simon Award for Excellence in Teaching, presented by UIC's College of Engineering, and has been nominated for the UIC Excellence in Teaching Award.
Among his ASME activities, he served as vice president of the Energy Resources Group and was a longtime member of the Publications Committee. He is also the editor of Applied Thermal Engineering, the coordinating editor of Heat Transfer Asian Research, and associate editor for the journal Energy. He is on the editorial boards of the International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer and International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer.
Worek earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering and both his master's and doctorate in mechanical engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Worek is one of three new members nominated to the ASME Board of Governors. The others are Stacey Swisher Harnetty, director of stream strategy at the Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, Tenn.; and Andrew C. Taylor, PC, a mechanical engineering supervisor at Entergy Nuclear in Russellville, Ark.
Michigan Technological University (www.mtu.edu) is a leading public research university developing new technologies and preparing students to create the future for a prosperous and sustainable world. Michigan Tech offers more than 120 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering; forest resources; computing; technology; business; economics; natural, physical and environmental sciences; arts; humanities; and social sciences.


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For the past 9 years a small group of dedicated volunteers have put together one of the best 1-day camps for kids that the hunting community has ever seen. Over the past 9 years we have put a Shotgun, Bow, .22 Rifle and Muzzleloader into the hands of over 1440 kids. HOW COOL IS THAT? This year we are full and completely packed with over 250 kids pre-registered to attend.
We are a 501C3 and with this being our 10th Anniversary year we made it a goal to get 10 guns donated for give aways. Well we did it. 10 guns. These guns will be on Raffle's as well as free give-away's to the kids. If you are at all interested in a chance to buy raffle tickets come on out or check out our website if you might be interested in donating to our cause. The camp is on May 7th in Emmett, Idaho.
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Windows® 7 Professional has all the features you need for business, along with all the great media and entertainment features of Windows® 7 Home Premium. You'll be able to run many Windows® XP productivity programs natively in Windows® 7 or by using Windows® XP Mode*, and recover your data easily with automatic backups to your home or business network. You'll also be able to connect to company networks easily and more securely. In addition to the features in Windows® 7 Home Premium, you'll also get the following:
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Celebrity blow-up dolls: Creepy or pure genius?
In the most disturbing merchandising move ever, Pipedream Products (Link is totally NSFW!) released these celebrity blow-up dolls which feature plastic versions of Eva Longoria, Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Simpson, Jessica Alba and, oddly, Sarah Jessica Parker. Since I'm a sad little clown, I did get a laugh out of the text for Sarah Jessica. Though I was disappointed to see it didn't include a horse face. You know, for authenticity.
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Several companies associated with Perth Glory owner and businessman Tony Sage have been raided by federal police.
It is understood the Australian Federal Police (AFP) spent several hours in the soccer club's Leederville building as well as at the office of mining company Cape Lambert Resources, which Mr Sage chairs.
A small contingent of media gathered on Wednesday afternoon outside Mr Sage's City Beach home, where a woman drove a four-wheel drive into the garage about 4.20pm.
She closed the garage behind her and did not answer the home's doorbell.
An AFP spokeswoman said she could not comment on an ongoing investigation but did confirm several commercial and residential premises were raided in Perth and Sydney on Wednesday.
"The AFP can confirm that today a number of search warrants were executed on commercial and residential premises in Perth and Sydney," she said in an emailed statement.
The searches were part of an ongoing AFP investigation in partnership with commonwealth agencies including the Australian Crime Commission, Australian Tax Office, and Australian Securities and Investments Commission, she said.
"The investigation is ongoing, therefore it is not appropriate to make any further comment at this point in time," she said.
Cape Lambert Resources and the Perth Glory both said on Wednesday they would not comment on the matter.
Mr Sage was not able to be contacted.
Cape Lambert Resources went into a trading halt earlier in the year after being hit with a $95 million tax bill.
Mr Sage, whose sporting interests include the Glory and a plan to establish a National Rugby League team in Perth, said at the time that Cape Lambert Resources would contest the bill.
But Cape Lambert recently had to hand over $33 million to the ATO while the dispute is processed.
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Taxpayers now know the price of Tony Abbott's humility. The Prime Minister's unorthodox decision to forgo a $3000-a-week luxury home in Canberra for spartan accommodation at the Australian Federal Police College has cost taxpayers $65,000 in lease termination fees, Senate documents reveal.
After winning the election, Mr Abbott was supposed to stay in what real estate agents described as a "sensational executive residence" in one of Canberra's most desirable suburbs, Forrest. Mr Abbott had not chosen the property - it was procured by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet - but bureaucrats expected he would stay there for as long as it took to complete renovations on The Lodge.
But days after becoming Prime Minister, Mr Abbott let it be known he would rather not stay at the mansion and would prefer instead to stay at the $110-a-night police college while in Canberra. This would save money over the long run, depending on how long it took to renovate The Lodge. But in the short term the putative prime ministerial mansion, which the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet had procured for a $156,000 annual lease, was left empty.
While Mr Abbott had rejected the property, Australian taxpayers were stuck paying rent. The lease was finally terminated on November 18 last year and the government agreed to settle for a termination fee of $65,000, according to documents released by the Senate after questions from Labor.
Fairfax Media has asked the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet whether taxpayers had to pay almost three months' worth of $3000-a-week rent in addition to the $65,000, or whether the rent was covered by the termination fee. The department did not respond before deadline.
The mansion Mr Abbott did not want contained a "large master suite with luxury bathroom and dressing room, three additional spacious bedrooms with lofts and main bathroom [and a] segregated guest suite with bathroom", according to real estate promoters.
The home also has a private study and children's wing featuring a large rumpus room with access to the garden, plus "marvellous entertaining areas … 18-metre pool with spa and elevated cabana". It contains an "enormous basement garage for six cars", a workshop, wine cellar, a circular driveway and electronic gates.
The Prime Minister's usual residence in Canberra, The Lodge, is undergoing major renovations, leaving it uninhabitable for months. The renovations include replacing the slate roof, repairing "substandard plumbing", removing "hazardous materials" believed to be asbestos and demolishing the kitchen and staff area in the 1920s building. Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard told horror stories about The Lodge's ceiling, including telling The Sunday Telegraph about the time a guest spotted what was assumed to be possum urine "making its way down the wall to one of the very precious paintings from the National Gallery".
Before the election, the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet offered both the opposition leader at the time, Mr Abbott, and then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, the opportunity to inspect the Canberra home where they would be living as Prime Minister. Both men declined the offer to inspect the property.


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A Soldier's Journey (1940-1945) - hardcover
de Michael John Laekas
Acerca del libro
On 19 August 1942, soldiers of the Second Canadian Division took part in the ill-fated and controversial raid on Dieppe, France. Was it folly to attack a well-defended port or a necessary sacrifice of young Canadians to save countless lives later?
This story honours the young French Canadians who, as proud members of Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal, took part in the ill-fated raid. I was fortunate to know three Fusiliers veterans, my father Jean-Pierre Laekas and his friends Arthur Fraser and Maurice Jolicoeur, who survived the raid and the subsequent difficult period in captivity. Through our discussions over the years, they provided me with their first-hand accounts of the terrible events of that day and the aftermath.
The idea to put their words to print came during my 47-day trip in 2011 that followed my father's Second World War journey.
A portion of the profits from the sale of this book will be donated to the Last Post Fund (Quebec Region).
Características y detalles
- Categoría Historia
15×23 cm
256 Páginas
- Fecha de publicación ago. 05, 2012
- Etiquetas ile de Wight, deuxieme guerre mondiale, Empress of Australia, S.S. Antonia, second world war, Stalag XIB, Stalag 8B, Stalag VIIIB, Stalag 2D, Stalag IID, Newpound Common, isle of Wight, World War II, Pologne, guerre, Bruxelles, Islande, France, Poland, Fraser, Jolicoeur, Laekas, Brussels, Fallingbostel, Stargard, Lamsdorf, Verneuil-sur-seine, Envermeu, Dieppe, Lancing, Newhaven, Northease, Lewes, Cove, Aldershot, England, Gourock, Scotland, 1942, 1945, 1940, Kaldarnes, Hveragerdi, Reykjavik, Iceland, Valcartier, war, Montreal, WWII, Allemagne
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Michael John Laekas is the author of five published books that pay tribute to his parents, Mary and John Laekas. In 2009, he embarked on a project to provide a legacy for future generations. The result is a set of books that will appeal to fans of stories about love, war, and family. First came the trilogy Mary and John, The Early Years that describes the rough and tumble world of his parents, from their childhood to young adults. Then he created a remarkable photo album with narrative (Reliving Their Journey) that followed his emotional 47-day visit to places in Canada, Great Britain, and Europe that marked significant events in his parents' young lives. His latest book is a compelling story of his father's years as a Canadian soldier during the Second World War in A Soldier's Journey 1940-1945.
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Israel Lirah "Menorah" Two Toned Coin Cut Out Earrings
These earrings are actually coins that were minted from 1963-1973 and they are cut out to be these cute earrings just for you! So go ahead, and show off your money.
Get yourself or your loved ones a menorah charm to wear around the holiday season. Maybe you can show off at Temple?Added 9 Years Ago from Amazon.com


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Topic: Living with jaundice
After a few months of Xeloda, my mom's scans showed no spread and no growth. She was diagnosed last November with cc spread to liver and lymph nodes so this news made us ecstatic. She just became jaundiced about 10 days ago. They went in on Friday to replace her stent and discovered that the duct is completely blocked. They say there is nothing they can do and we should look into hospice.
Does this sound right to you? How long can someone survive if they are jaundiced? The rest of her body is doing fine at this point. Hospice is so scary since it means the end is coming. I just wish we had a better sense of how long.
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person 1. i met this kid who i only spoke to for three minutes but he helped me through my relationship problem with such ease and i was so comfortable talking to him and he was extreamly cute.
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This week has been a super-busy week for our whole family. The kids went back to school this week so we are getting back into the usual routines of homework, extra curricular commitments and early nights. I have also completed a week of substitute teaching so haven't has as much time for blogging or visiting my bloggy friends. I did find a little bit of time to do a quick Pink post for October so if you have a moment please check it out.
Of course, I also found time to a little bit of pinning! I have really enjoyed checking out the wonderful pictures, recipes, crafts, songs and ideas that people have been sharing on Pinterest. This week I am sharing some very beautiful pins from my very dear blogger friend, Sherry, who has the beautiful and charming blog The Charm of Home.
Sherry is listed on the Natasha In Oz Pinning Bloggers Master List and her site is full of great seasonal decorating ideas, recipes and craft ideas. She also hosts a weekly linky party called Home Sweet Home where people can link up anything related to their homes.
Sherry has recently posted about decorating for Halloween. Have a look at these amazing ideas!
I hope you enjoy looking at some of my favourite pins from Sherry's Pinterest Boards. While you are checking out some of her fabulous ideas I thought you might enjoy listening to my latest favourite tune! I hope you also enjoy listening to To Build a Home by The Cinematic Orchestra & Patrick Watson. You might also enjoy the video in this clip which features the art of American artist Grant Wood.
The Charm of Home....
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Thanks for finding these amazing decorating ideas Sherry!
If you would like to link up a post, old or new, about your favourite song (or any other music that you have blogged about), your favourite Pins from Pinterest, a favourite recipe, a decorating idea, gardening tips...anything that inspires you, just add the url of your particular blog post that you would like us to visit to the Linky tool below.
Feel free to grab the code for the Say G'Day Saturday button and add that to your post so that your readers might be able to find other bloggers who love would like to join and Say G'day!
Thanks so much for joining in and linking up! Don't forget to come back later and visit some of the lovely bloggers who have linked up!
If you haven't already heard, I have also created a central list of Pinning Bloggers so we can all find each other's Pinterest pages more easily. It is called....
The Pinning Bloggers Master List.
Before I go I must thank the lovely people who are hosting the following linky parties-thanks so much for having me and hosting these fabulous memes each week:
Feathered Nest Friday; Common Ground's Vintage Inspiration Friday; Inspiration Friday; Tickled Pink; Show and Tell Friday; Home Sweet Home; Fridays Unfoldeded; Feature yourself Friday, Pink Saturday; Strut Your Stuff Saturday; Lovely Crafty Weekend; Show and Tell Saturday; Once upon a Weekend; Seasonal Sundays; Sundae Scoop; Sunday Showcase Party; Creative Bloggers party; Amaze me Monday; Making The World Cuter Mondays; Mod Mix Monday; Motivate Me Monday; Trash to Treasure; Turquoise Loving Party; One Project at a Time; Table Top Tuesday; A Little Birdie Told Me; White Wednesday; Wow Me Wednesday; Show & Tell; Sugar & Spice; What's Up Wednesday; Whatever Wednesday @Momma Hen's; The DIY Show Off
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Corn futures continued sliding in the wake of the March 28 Grain Stocks report Monday. News that Goldman Sachs had sharply lowered its second-quarter price forecast apparently sent prices to fresh lows around mid-morning. The weekly Export Inspections report seemed supportive, but ultimately did little to limit losses. May corn had plummeted 50.25 cents to $6.45/bushel at its Monday settlement, whereas December slipped just 1.25 cents to $5.3725.
The breakdown in nearby soybean futures persisted Monday, but the decline seemed much more subdued than those in the grain pits. The fact that Goldman Sachs lowered its second-quarter soy forecast by 'just' 50 cents/bushel may have accounted for the difference. News that March bean exports from Brazil fell short of the year-ago total also held negative implications. The modest nature of old crop losses may bode well for short-term prospects, but the drop to fresh 11-week lows might presage a larger decline. May soybeans fell 12.75 cents to $13.9075/bushel as Monday trading wound down, while May soyoil dipped 0.05 cents to 50.06 cents/pound, and May meal lost $5.1 to $399.5/ton.
The negative impact of the March 28 Grain Stocks and Prospective Plantings reports was still being felt by the wheat markets Monday. Having Goldman Sachs lower its spring price forecast did not help the situation either. In addition, wire service sources cited wet forecasts for the Southern Plains as playing a role in the slide, since the increased precipitation could improve production prospects this summer. May CBOT wheat futures dove 22.25 cents to $6.64/bushel in Monday afternoon trading, while May KCBT wheat sank 17.0 cents to $7.0975, and May MGE futures slid 14.5 cents to $7.6575.
After surging on cash market strength and bullish spring hopes last Friday, cattle futures proved unable to sustain their upward momentum Monday. Traders apparently became more cautious in their optimism about the short-term outlook over the weekend, especially after the wholesale market persistently disappointed during much of February and March. April cattle closed 0.15 cents lower at 128.75 cents/pound, while August skidded 0.40 cents to 124.80. Meanwhile, feeder cattle futures kept rising in response to declining grain and soy prices. April futures jumped 2.12 cents to 145.52 cents/pound, and August also soared 2.12 cents to 154.37.
As expected, CME lean hog futures opened substantially lower in reaction to the Thursday (3/28) USDA Hogs & Pigs report. However, the bearish response was surprisingly limited. The mid-morning rebound from early lows suggests traders were more focused upon the possibility of a seasonal rally in cash and wholesale values than in the results of the report. They probably have some justification for thinking the recent decline had set the stage for a sizeable seasonal advance. April hogs rose 0.70 cents to 81.30 cents/pound at their Monday settlement, while June gained 0.50 cents to 91.57.


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These caught my eye as they are the same but different. The collector I got these from purchased them at the Cherokee Reservation in Western North Carolina in 1946. The store was located at the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. They are both around 3 inches tall by 3 inches in diameter. I call them "positive and negative" baskets and you can tell by looking closely that there are small differences between the two baskets. The basket that has more natural coloring is a bit wider and taller than the basket with more black coloring. And there are differences in the weave between the two baskets, which tells me they were definitely hand made. If they were not handmade, the size and weave would be uniform for both baskets. The pamphlet was kept with the little baskets for years but I keep the pamphlet in a plastic sleeve so it does not deteriorate so much. Enjoy the pics.


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Anyway, that's quite a large and healthy culture that isn't religious.
I'm sure there are many who'd disagree.
And where do you draw the line between religion and philosophy? We can see obviously that liberalism isn't a religion, and Christianity is a religion, but what about Confucianism, Taoism or Buddhism?
I'd say that line is very visible but I just might not be able to see the grey too well. Confucianism is a philosophy, concerned mainly with social and personal interactions, government, ethics and one's effect on the natural and social worlds.
Religions, like Taoism and Buddhism, may be concerned with some or all of these ideas but are also inclusive of beliefs concerning creation, afterlife, gods, the supernatural and mysticism, such as feng shui, or a universal battle between the forces of good and evil (yin-yang). And any of these beliefs may be used as rationale for philosophical ideals.
Whenever someone talks about Eastern religions, it seems like some form of PC, xenophilia and popular opinion causes them to pussyfoot around classification. Just because these religions are not analogues with our pantheons, afterlives, and traditions, doesn't mean that they aren't the same societal concepts (religion) and didn't develop for the same reasons.


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GaySocialites has received word that Patrice O'Neal, the most hillarious man to grace with his presence in Stand-Up Comedy, has passed away on Tuesday Morning!
O'Neal passed away as a result of a stroke he suffered back in October. This according to his friends at the Opie and Anthony radio show. O'Neal had been a staple in the comedy world for years, and performed at the Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen back in September. O'Neal was a regular guest on the Opie and Anthony radio show, and appeared on several TV shows such as Chappelle Show, The Office, and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Opie had posted on Twitter, "Yes it's true that our pal Patrice O'Neal has passed away. The funniest and best thinker I've ever known PERIOD."
The world lost an insanely funny and wonderful human being. Our deepest condolences to Patrice's family during this time.


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Baked Apple French Toast Recipe
- 20 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
- 1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling
- 8 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- Arrange 10 slices of bread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spread with pie filling; top with remaining bread. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Meanwhile, place brown sugar in a small bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans and corn syrup. Sprinkle over French toast.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Yield: 10 servings.
Reviews forBaked Apple French Toast
My Review
Average Rating
"Every time I have house guests this is what they request. Seems like I have been making this forever. This could be served in any 5 star restaurant."
"I made this for a family brunch and it was a hit with everyone (and I have a large family).. Definitely will be making this again and again.."
"I tried this for the 1st time and my husband told me several times how good it was! He doesn't care for nuts in his food so I omitted them and only put the butter and brown sugar on top. It turned out quite tasty!"
"This is one of our family's absolutely favorite breakfast/brunch recipes. In fact, I teach it to a church cooking class for young ladies every year and always double the recipe because it is so popular. I use about 1-1/2 cans of pie filling per batch and I, too, don't think it needs any additional topping. Great to have made ahead and just pop in the oven for Christmas or Easter morning or when entertaining overnight guests."
"Twice I followed this recipe; the first time to the letter and ended up with a sloppy/soggy bottom layer. The second time I made minor modifications (thinner bread slices and without the topping) and the same issue comes up. The bottom layer ends up drowning in the egg mixture and is completely inedible. The apple pie filling also makes the bread soggy. I would NOT recommend this without some major modifications."
"I made this as an addtion to my church's women's Bible study brunch and people said they really liked it. I thought 1" thick bread was a little too thick, though."
"Made this last year for the first time. Came out great. Son loved it. Will make again for the holidays this year. Very easy."
"Huge hit, I would make this again"
"This was a great recipe i enjoyed it very much will make again but i did take the advice of only using a cup and a half of milk with 6 eggs and i also put the corn syrup in the nut then added them to the butter and brown sugar great advice thanks for sharing turned out great."


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1 We were here first
Taunton, Somerset, is over 1,000 years old and was an important town back in Saxon times.
Taunton, Massachusetts, was incorporated as a town in 1639 – with most of its settlers having come from our Taunton.
2 We're bigger than them
Our population hovers around the 60,000 mark while theirs is a measly 55,000.
3 We've got more things to do
Type 'things to do in Taunton, Massachusetts' into Google and the results are clear – there are 16 things to do in our Taunton, and only 15 in theirs.
According to tripadvisor.com, the top attraction in Taunton, Massachusetts, is the Gertrude Boyden Wildlife Sanctuary, which offers hiking trails, a botanical garden, bird watching and picnic grounds.
If that doesn't take your fancy, you could try a trip to the Old Colony Historical Society, BaHa Brothers' Sandbar Grill, or the Bay State Skydiving Center.
4 Their celebrities are rubbish
Whether it's actors, sports stars or celebrity chefs, Taunton has more than its fair share of famous sons and daughters (some of whom we listed last week).
According to Wikipedia, Taunton, Massachusetts counts among its celebrity residents Abraham Briggs, Darius Couch, William Croad Lovering and John "Beans" Reardon – nope, I've never heard of them either.
(This is the late 19th/early 20th century politician William Croad Lovering. Obviously.)
5 They make medals...we make medallists
The economy of Taunton, Massachusetts, has historically been built on shipbuilding and silversmithing. Taunton company Reed and Barton made the medals for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
Equestrian star Deb Criddle (pictured below, born in Taunton, Somerset) has six Paralympic medals, including four golds.
6 I went there once....can't remember much about it now
On a family holiday to Massachusetts in my teens, my Dad insisted on taking us to Taunton to see how it compared to our county town.
All I can remember is us stopping somewhere for a cup of tea (we probably had to settle for coffee) and the shop owner being slightly bemused when my Dad pointed out that their town was based on ours.
I remember loads of other stuff about that holiday – beaches, boat trips, agonising sunburn – but Taunton, Massachusetts, failed to leave a lasting impression.
And three reasons our Taunton isn't as good as theirs
1 They have two cool nicknames
Taunton, Massachusetts, is known as the "Silver City" for economic reasons (see above) but also as "Christmas City" - a nod to its large annual lights displays (see below), the first of which was in December 1914.
2 Martin Scorsese hasn't filmed in our Taunton....yet
In 2008, the legendary Hollywood director shot parts of the Leonardo DiCaprio psychological thriller, Shutter Island, in Taunton, Massachusetts – it's a pretty good film too.
3 We don't have a Hockomock Swamp
We do have some great names in this part of the world – Curry Mallett, Burrow Mump, Holcombe Rogus - but the Hockomock Swamp, most of which is found within Taunton, Massachusetts, takes some beating.
It was used as a fortress by a Native American tribe in the 1600s.
Over the centuries, it has spawned many stories and legends, and remains "a place of mystery and fear" – according to its Wikipedia entry.
Making the news in Taunton, Massachusetts, this week (headlines from the Taunton Daily Gazette):
Taunton man charged with assault to murder in alleged stabbing
Yo-yo artist puts on a show at Our Lady of Lourdes in Taunton
Special Olympians compete in bowling qualifier in Taunton


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Originally Published: February 25, 2013 1:09 PM
Modified: February 28, 2013 2:15 PM
Wanna go to the Tribe's home opener? You're too late
Kevin Kleps
Six minutes.
That should tell the Dolans all they needed to know about the Indians' offseason.
The Tribe's home opener sold out this morning in less time than it takes some of us to decide if we want to make a Pop-Tart a central part of our breakfast.
Having the Yankees on the schedule April 8 certainly doesn't hurt, but consider the following dates the Tribe provided today:
Since the Indians pushed back the start of their single-game ticket sales, their home opener sold out on March 30 (2009), April 8 (2010), March 24 (2011) and March 15 (2012).
That time frame was accelerated anywhere from 18 days (compared to last season) to six weeks (compared to 2010) with today's announcement.
The heightened interest, of course, follows an offseason in which the Tribe signed Nick Swisher (four years, $56 million), Michael Bourn (four years, $48 million), Brett Myers (one year, $7 million) and Mark Reynolds (one year, $6 million). If Swisher, Bourn and Myers play enough to trigger bonus years on their deals, the Indians will have shelled out $151 million for four players.
And it's already paying off at the box office.
already explained
the reasons behind the Tribe's splurge, but it is still gratifying to see the following point hammered home: If you spend more money on your team, there is a darn good chance you will make a heck of a lot more on it, too.
Two other highlights from the Indians' front office today:
FanPass paperless ticketing will allow season-ticket holders to manage and distribute their tickets online, and use their credit card as entry into Progressive Field.
A new Tribe Rewards program for season-ticket holders could include such benefits as throwing out a ceremonial first pitch, taking batting practice, or joining radio announcers Tom Hamilton and Mike Rosenhaus in the booth.
Sadly, spending a few innings in the bullpen with the likes of Chris Perez, Vinnie Pestano and Joe Smith wasn't named as one of the perks.
Odds and ends
Browns fans should be encouraged by this
South Florida Sun Sentinel
report last week that the Dolphins' top target in free agency will be Steelers receiver Mike Wallace.
With as much as $50 million in salary-cap space, the Browns certainly can afford to get in a bidding war for Wallace. Here's hoping they don't.
I've watched Wallace take pages out of the Randy Moss playbook — run hard for a play, take the next three off — for the majority of his career. He isn't worth $12 million per year. I'm not sure he's worth half that.
With Last Friday's addition of Michael Bourn, the Tribe now has four replica home jerseys on its 2013 promotional schedule. Bourn's replica jersey will be given to the first 10,000 fans through the turnstiles on Sept. 7 against the Mets. The two-time All-Star outfielder joins Swisher (Aug. 24), Jason Kipnis (June 15) and Michael Brantley (July 27) on the jersey giveaway schedule.
is a cool idea by the Cavaliers. You have until March 14 to nominate someone in your community for the team's EveryFAN Night. Do it for the good of the person you have in mind.
Heck, do it for the Budweiser foosball table he or she can win.
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WOMEN of Letters, the literary event founded and co-curated by authors Marieke Hardy and Michaela McGuire, is headed to the US next month.
The event has been a hit on cultural calendars around Australia over the past three years, with sold-out sessions from Melbourne to Newcastle. Dubbed "an afternoon of literature and correspondence", events consist of prominent women reading out letters they have written on a particular theme.
March marks the event's first overseas outing, after months of planning. While word of mouth and a growing roster of high-profile guests has made it relatively easy to secure big-name speakers in Australia, Hardy says the US has proved harder to crack.
"In America these names mean nothing. No offense to Ita Buttrose or Helen Garner – who are, of course, incredible - but we found the agent barrier really tough to get through," she says. "You have to try to get through these speakers' agents who charge like a $10,000 minimum speaking fee, and we try to explain that we're a charity, that we're paying our own way over and that we don't draw a wage from the show."
Hardy, a panellist on ABC TV's First Tuesday Book Club and writer of dark comedy series Laid, and McGuire, a journalist and the author of Apply Within: Stories of Career Sabotage, had tried to secure stars such as 30 Rock's Tina Fey and Lena Dunham of Girls fame. "It was much harder than we thought," Hardy says. "Considering our wishlist began with Oprah and Hilary Clinton, we had to really downscale."
Still, their roll call of guests is nothing to scoff at. Events in LA, Austin and New York will include US author and journalist Susan Orlean, Melissa Auf der Maur, the ex-bassist in Courtney Love's former band Hole, and former Talking Heads bassist Tina Weymouth.
In Austin, musician Amanda Palmer (a social media superstar and regular visitor to Australia) will appear with her husband, author Neil Gaiman. Hardy credits the "inestimable pulling power" of Palmer, who has appeared at a Women of Letters event in Melbourne, with helping get the other women on board.
"She really gets the concept – she loves the concept – and has been a really big supporter of ours," says Hardy. "Once her magical name was attached people started flocking."
Hardy and McGuire are co-curating eight events in two months, inclusive of the US dates, starting in Adelaide on February 26 before flying to America to host the first of the US events on March 5 in LA.
"We're doing 26 shows all up this year," says Hardy. "It's just nuts, but it's such an amazing passion project."


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Gnu for Lunch Anyone? News From The Wild
Overview It has stopped raining in the Mara, making the grass turn coarse like hay. Only the valleys and river banks are green, attracting the grazers that prefer shorter grass. You can see them early mornings on the plains while … Continue reading
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