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Get an overview of this hotel3-star Belo Horizonte aparthotel in Lourdes, near Liberty Square
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Located in Lourdes, this aparthotel is within a 15-minute walk of Vila Werneck and Liberty Square. SESC Palladium and Museum Inima Paula are also within 10 minutes.
Property Features
Along with a restaurant, this aparthotel has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour business center. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers.
Room Amenities
All 46 apartments feature kitchenettes with stovetops and microwaves, plus free WiFi, free wired Internet, and LCD TVs with cable channels. Guests will also find sitting areas, minibars, and room service.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Bristol Golden Plaza
Property Amenities
Property Amenities
The aparthotel offers a restaurant. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center. Event facilities measure 65 square feet (6 square meters). This business-friendly aparthotel also offers an outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 46
- Number of floors - 15
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Free breakfast
- Pool umbrellas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Pool sun loungers
- Conference space size (meters) - 6
- Number of meeting rooms - 2
- Year Built 1998
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 65
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Outdoor pool
- Television in common areas
- Free use of nearby fitness center
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Separate sitting area
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower only
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Stovetop
- Cable TV service
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Room service (limited hours)
Where to Eat
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
Property Policies
Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! One child 7 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Tourism fee: BRL 3 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
- Self parking fee: BRL 20 per day
Property Name
- Bristol Golden
- Bristol Golden Plaza
- Bristol Golden Plaza Aparthotel
- Bristol Golden Plaza Aparthotel Belo Horizonte
- Bristol Golden Plaza Belo Horizonte
- Bristol Golden Plaza Belo Horizonte, Brazil
We should mention
Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels from Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information. One child 7 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.


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You won't believe what we just found: Typography Soap! Tucked away in the furthest corner of the warehouse! Why is that something to be happy about? Easy: It's been discontinued and you loved it! Loved it so much that you sent us countless emails... So get your hands on the last batch that is available of this gorgeous, handmade soap with debossed type on all sides.

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Betty White Joined Twitter!
Everyone's favorite funnylady has just joined Twitter. Welcome aboard, Betty White!
-Lucia Peters
You guys. This is SUPER exciting. Seriously, I haven't been this excited about a celebrity hopping on the Twitter bandwagon in… well, ever. Get ready, everyone:
The illustrious Hot in Cleveland star joined the social networking site yesterday, and even though she's only been on it for about 16 hours, she's already amassed over 100,000 followers—with more sure to come. So far, she's treated us to three bite-sized pieces of classic Betty humor. First there was this:
Followed by this:
Read Look, Everyone! Ellen Was in 'Titanic!'
And finally, there was this:
And yes, in case you weren't aware, Betty has a new show now in addition to Hot in Cleveland called Betty White's Off Their Rockers, which consists of elderly people playing pranks on members of the younger generations.
You heard me. It's essentially Punk'd: The Betty White Edition. As Betty told us, it airs at 8pm on Wednesday nights on NBC. Reality TV doesn't get much better than that!
Anyway, I have no doubt that Betty will make excellent use of the Twitter format. The Office's Mindy Kaling once said of the social media tool, "You know the whole thing where if it takes a long time to write a poem, then you probably shouldn't be writing poetry? With Tweets, if you're sitting around for more than 45 seconds, it's probably not the medium for you;" given the speed of Betty's wit, therefore, I think we can safely assume that she'll be using Twitter to bring it to us all day, every day.
Be sure to follow her here @BettyMWhite.
Welcome to the Twittersphere, Betty!
Lucia Peters is BettyConfidential's associate editor.


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SMWC demonstrates Art Therapy at Terre Haute Veterans Expo
February 26th, 2014 | SMWC
Art therapy can bring awareness to a patient's idea of self. It has the capability to give a voice to those who may have lost their ability to communicate effectively after trauma. The healing power of art can make tremendous strides in a patient's recovery, and the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) Art Therapy Program hopes to demonstrate those benefits to local veterans at the Fourth Annual Terre Haute Veterans Expo on Sat., March 1, 2014.
"Art therapy provides relaxation and distraction, builds vision or hope, provides opportunity for introspection or recreates and reframes lives," states Jill McNutt, assistant professor and operations director of art therapy at SMWC. "The components of art therapy are very effective in working with self expression and with trauma that is often stored through image as opposed to verbally."
In the art therapy demonstration, led by McNutt along with SMWC art therapy graduate students, veterans will participate by painting on individual canvas squares in a group environment. The goal of the demonstration is to provide participants with the opportunity to explore their persona in order to bring to consciousness ideas of self and self as related to others. In addition, there will be discussion on art therapy, trauma resolution and the healing aspects of art during the demonstration.
"Working on a group piece creates a sense of community," states McNutt. "The individual prints offer a take away to remember the group connection. The prints also offer the opportunity to wake up the imagination and spend a moment getting to know the self."
SMWC will also share information about the Masters of Leadership Development (MLD) program and Woods Online degree programs. Woods Online is an opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree entirely online. The program offers flexible schedules, accessible professors, online tutoring and learning approaches specifically designed for adult students.
The one-year, online hybrid MLD program is a distinguished alternative to the typical MBA. It confronts the critical areas of leadership, team effectiveness, power and relationships, strategic planning, influencing with authority and communication. Students choose from four focus areas: not-for profit, financial, organizational and individual leadership.
The Veterans Expo will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Stark Industries, located at Hulman Airport in Terre Haute. While the main focus of the event is to provide information and assistance to military veterans and their families, the public is invited to come for a visit as well. For more information, visit http://vetexpo2014.webs.com.
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St. Stephens/St. Agnes School will host the second annual Students 4 Sustainability (S4S) Conference this fall. This event will take place Monday, November 2, at the St. Stephens Upper School campus on St. Stephens Road. Student representatives from Alexandria City high schools and independent high schools from around the area were invited to attend a day of education, discussion and planning for environmental sustainability in our schools, according to the programs website. The conference will include an opening keynote address, several breakout groups and roundtable discussions led by students and adults.
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Homers hurt Worley as Twins fall to Tigers
Three blasts end righty's day in fifth as bats struggle vs. Verlander
DETROIT -- For the second straight night, the long ball did the Twins in at Comerica Park.
Starter Vance Worley gave up six runs over 4 2/3 innings Tuesday, with five of them coming via the home run, and the Twins fell to the Tigers for the second night in a row, this time by a 6-1 score.
"Worley really didn't command well in the strike zone, and every pitch he left out over the plate they put in the seats," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "It was just one of those nights for him where he made it through a couple innings really nice, but really had to fight his way through it."
Worley found himself in trouble early. Former Twin Torii Hunter doubled with one out in the first. Then Miguel Cabrera smacked an 0-1 pitch over the right-field wall to give the Tigers a 2-0 lead.
The early part of the game continued to cause problems for Worley. Entering Tuesday, he had allowed seven runs in the first inning of games and six in the second, compared to four for the following innings. He can't explain the reason for his slow starts.
"Today's the best I felt all year," Worley said. "The ball was doing what I wanted it to do. They just came out swinging early. Not really much else I could do."
Worley said he liked where his pitches were, but sometimes a great hitter just wins out. Cabrera's home run came on a changeup on the outside of the plate, and he's one of the best power hitters going the other way. Worley was asked if he thought that pitch was a home run ball.
"Absolutely not," he said. "I saw it on film afterward and I tip my hat to him. All those hits that were home runs, they were pitches that were supposed to be popups or stay on the ground, and they put it out. Tip my hat to them."
The lone Twins run came in the second, when Wilkin Ramirez hit a two-out double to score Justin Morneau. The Twins had two hits and a walk in the inning, but it was the most damage they would do to Justin Verlander, who allowed five hits and struck out eight over seven innings.
"He was throwing some nasty stuff," Ramirez said. "He gave me a good breaking pitch to hit, and I hit a line drive over the shortstop. Then he threw a couple fastballs by me. Everybody knows he's a good pitcher. You have to battle."
Ramirez went 2-for-3 with the RBI double and a walk. Joe Mauer ended his career-long 0-for-21 hitless streak with a third-inning single, but he finished just 1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
The Tigers struck with the long ball again when Alex Avila hit a solo home run in the second to push the lead to 3-1.
In the fifth, Prince Fielder tattooed an inside fastball for a two-run shot to extend the lead to 6-1. After a double by Victor Martinez, Worley's day was done. He allowed 10 hits, struck out one and walked one, along with the six earned runs.
Through two games in the series, nine of the Tigers' 10 runs have come courtesy of the home run.
The Twins' lineup entered the series among baseball's best when it came to not striking out. But between Max Scherzer on Monday and Verlander on Tuesday -- two of the best strikeout pitchers -- and the Tigers' bullpen, the Twins struck out 10 times in each of the first two games of the series.
Home runs and strikeouts. Those have been the differences in the first two games, and both have been in favor of Detroit.
"That's their team," Gardenhire said. "They've got big power guys. They've got a great rotation. The big thing here is trying to keep people out in front of these big guys, and that's hard to do, also. But you have to make pitches and you have to command the strike zone against them. Tonight, it didn't work."
Chris Vannini is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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In virtual machines you need a USB WLAN
Can I replace the wireless card in my Late 2009 13" macbook pro with a different one so that I can use it to hack WiFi while running Backtrack 4 in VMware or Virtual box? If so which wireless card would I get?
I did a search and couldn't find anything. Sorry if this question has been asked before.
In virtual machines you need a USB WLAN
I don't know if Apple has soldered the cards to the board, but AFAIK, it'd be a standard Broadcom MiniPCI card installed, depending on your MBP model. I've got a 5,5 and just use a USB Alfa AWUS036H when I dual boot, or run BT4 in my VM.
If you want to use your Broadcrap card, or if you install a new, aircrack-ng compatible card, you'll have to live boot, or install. I've written a detailed howto on installing BT4 Final on a Mac (I of course used my MBP for this), which you can find here: xX_Spiidey_Xx's BT4 Tuts: Installing Back|Track 4 Final On Mac Computers
thou shalt treat all computers as thou wouldst treat thyself, for thou art the creator of thine own problems.
Still not underestimating the power...
There is no such thing as bad information - There is truth in the data, so you sift it all, even the crap stuff.
i just bought the Airlink101 Wireless 11N Mini USB Adapter, because i heard in order to hack wifi, you need an usb dongle. would this work too? it says it supports mac os x.
hey guys, =]
i just bought the wireless usb dongle, it's airlink product and it says it supports mac so i am guessing this should work?
yea i am a newb too... i have a quick question. what's difference between virtual machines and VMware fusion? i cant find the program called virtual machines... i found virtual box but i am not too clear about this... is there any link?
sorry and thank you for your time guys!!! =]
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The card is built into the main board, it would be imposible to change. ifixit.com did a deconstruction that shows the innards.
MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Teardown - Page 2 - iFixit
YOU CAN NOT REPLACE THE CARDS! They are built into the screen half that you can not take apart., And it won't work in VMware anyways. The only new Macbook you can replace the card on is the Plastic Unibody Macbook, even then, it's a proprietary card. http://s1.guide-images.ifixit.com/ig...SAtD4WDF.large
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thanks for pointing this out, guys. But, I do have to call into curiosity, after having looked over MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Teardown - Page 2 - iFixit, I didn't see a wifi card, or antenna (assumedly wrapped around the screen). This teardown only goes as far as removing the logic board; nothing behind the screen is shown.
And yes, it is possible to replace/take apart the screen portion of a 13" 5,5 MBP.
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thou shalt treat all computers as thou wouldst treat thyself, for thou art the creator of thine own problems.


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The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs this week heard testimony from three federal banking regulators as to the likely impact of the proposed new bank capital rules known as Basel III.
In sum, the regulators seemed committed to the rule-making process, yet mindful that the process isn't finished.
In prepared testimony, Michael S. Gibson, director of the banking supervision and regulation division at the Federal Reserve, told the committee that the stronger capital standards would significantly lower the chances of future banking crises among internationally active banks, yet they would have only a modest negative effect on U.S. economic production and interest rates. He added that those negative effects could be mitigated by phasing in the standards over time.
"The Federal Reserve believes that the benefits of the proposed changes, in terms of reduction of risk to the U.S. financial system and to the broader economy, outweigh the compliance costs to the financial industry and any costs to the macro-economy," Gibson said.
John Lyons, chief national bank examiner at the federal Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, or OCC, also in prepared testimony, told the committee that the OCC is still reviewing the more than 1,500 comment letters that the agencies received from banks and federal savings associations, many of which "raised concerned about the applicability of the standards to them."
George French, deputy director of policy within the risk management supervision division of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., or FDIC, said, "Strengthening bank capital requirements seems to be an appropriate and important step" in light of the 463 FDIC-insured banks that have failed since 2008.
But he added that the agency is open to changes in the proposed rules and that the goal of stronger capital standards "should be achieved in a way that is responsive to the concerns expressed by community banks about the potential for unintended consequences."
The new capital rules originally came with a proposed effective date of Jan. 1, 2013, but the agencies recently issued a joint notice that they no longer expect to meet that timeline.
"The U.S. agencies take seriously our internationally agreed timing commitments regarding the implementation of Basel III and are working as expeditiously as possible to complete the rule-making process," the notice stated.
Do you support greater regulation on the banking industry? Do you think banks will pass along the cost of regulation to their account holders?
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Oren Austin Oliver
Tennessee the Volunteer State 1769?1923: Volume 4
Dr. Oren Austin Oliver, one of the leading orthodontists of the south, was born to Stonewall Jackson and Susan Elizabeth (Givens) Oliver, at Sinking Creek, Craig county, Virginia, August 16, 1887. As a boy he attended the public schools and the Maywood high school and later the Virginia Polytechnique Institute. Then deciding upon the profession of dentistry, he entered the Atlanta Dental School, Atlanta, Georgia, and received the degree of D. D. S. from that institution in 1909. While in Atlanta he studied for two years in the Atlanta School of Medicine.
The Doctor then located in Covington, Virginia, and practiced general dentistry for five years, during which time he was a member of the Virginia State Dental Association. While residing in Covington, he was a member also of a regiment of infantry known as the Richmond Light Infantry Blues. In 1913 Dr. Oliver took postgraduate work in Harvard University; in 1914, in Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois; and in 1915-16, in the Dewey School of Orthodontia, then located in Chicago. After completing this course he was made professor of orthodontia in the Dewey School. [p.907]
In 1917 Dr. Oliver came to Nashville and established the practice of orthodontia. In the fall of that same year he was made professor of orthodontia in Vanderbilt University and was elected vice president of the Dewey School of Orthodontia, which school was moved to New York in 1921. He has a comprehensive knowledge of the scientific principles underlying his work and is a recognized authority on the subject in which he is specializing.
Just before coming to Nashville in 1917, Dr. Oliver was married to Miss Floy L. Huntley, daughter of Hon. George W. Huntley of Covington, Virginia, and of this union there have been born two sons, Oren Austin, Jr., and William Huntley.
Dr. Oliver, during the time of the World war, was secretary of the Preparedness League of American Dentists and state chairman of Tennessee, having supervision of the dentists on the local examining boards. He was also a first lieutenant in the Dental Reserve Corps. He is a K. C. C. H., a Knight Templar Mason and Shriner, having been president of the Shrine Club in 1921. He is affiliated with the Phi Chi, Psi Omega, Phi Kappa Sigma, medical, dental and literary fraternities. He is a member of the Hermitage Club, Nashville Golf and Country Club, Commercial Club, Richland Golf Club, and is one of the board of directors of the Nashville Automobile Club and on the board of the Vanderbilt Athletic Association. He was president of the Tennessee State Dental Association in 1922, having served formerly as vice president; is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Society of Orthodontists; is president of the Southern Society of Orthodontists and past president of the Dewey Alumni Society of Orthodontists. He is a member of the Academy of Medicine, of the Tennessee State Medical Association, and the Nashville Dental Association. He is past president of the Nashville Society of Dental Surgeons and is a member of the executive council of the Vanderbilt Dental School.
Dr. Oliver has never been content with mediocrity but has always endeavored to attain the greatest possible degree of perfection in his work; and he is an exponent of all that is highest and best in his profession and of all that is worthy and honorable in his relations with his fellowmen.


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As requested by Mr. Airfoils here is the recipe for the flank steak marinade I use. It is excellent when doing a whole flank steak or making the sates. However, if you are making the sates I would suggest you slice the steak then marinate.
2/3 cup olive or vegetable oil ( Iprefer olive oil)
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tabelspoons cider or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablesponn Dijon mustardour
1 teaspoon dries basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
In a large resealable bag or non-reactive bowl mix all ingredients. I usually use a large Ziploc bag then add the flank steak, seal it, then let it marinate for 8 - 24 hours.
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WARMINSTER inflicted only the second league defeat of the season on leaders Blandford as they performed better in atrocious conditions at Folly Lane.
With the wind at their backs in the first half, the home side got off to a flyer and had scored the opening try.
Centre Dai Frowen broke through the Blandford defence with ease but, rather than attempt the score himself, he threw a well-timed pass on to winger Craig Buckton who splashed his way through the mud to slide over Jason Sprangle added the difficult conversion and Warminster continued to dominate territory and possession.
In the loose second row Dave Bowman made yard after yard, although his side did cough up possession at crucial moments when threatening to score.
Blandford's defence held firm for the remainder of the half and, against the elements as they turned around, Warminster battled upfield.
However, as Blandford gained territory, they scored their one and only try from an attacking scrum to trail by just two points.
Blandford had a chance to take the lead when a Warminster infringement resulted in a penalty but the kick rebounded off the uprights, as did Sprangle's effort for the home side soon after.
With just seven minutes remaining Warminster sensed the victory was there for the taking.
An injury to full-back Sam Couch forced a reshuffle, with number eight Dean Priestman being forced on to the wing.
It was a Priestman double which sealed the game, his first coming after good hands, the final pass being supplied by prop Steve Rowbotham.
Battering the Blandford line, prop forward Mat Dunford was unlucky not to get his first-ever score for the club, but the ball was recycled well and Priestman picked up to drive over after three attempts.


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Today Adobe released Flash Player 10.1 and Air 2 for Windows, Mac and Linux. Upgrade right now for free!
When we first introduced this new player in October last year, we told a story of incredible improvements to video. Specifically – video delivery, video protection, video quality and video player development. My blog announcement in October summed up a lot of the new delivery options available for customers. I'll use this blog post and others to come over the next few days to provide some details around all of this, but let's paint the big picture how video on the web just changed today:
Since the October preview, we've shipped some major new technology that is enabled by Flash Player 10.1
- Adobe Flash Access 2.0 – to supply policy-driven DRM for both live and on demand video in Flash Player
- Open Source Media Framework 1.0 – to make it easy to build and monetize video players with a ready-to-use sample player for HTTP Dynamic Streaming
- Strobe Media Playback – a turn-key video player based on OSMF to make video deployment easier
- Adobe Stratus 2.0 – to try out the new Application Level multicast technology in Flash Player 10.1 using RTMFP and P2P
- HTTP Dynamic Streaming (code named: Zeri)– To deliver a high quality, protected video experience over traditional HTTP technology
- New file format (F4F) – based on industry standard MP4-fragments, optimized for HTTP delivery
- New Flash Media Server 3.5.3 – supporting many of the new RTMP buffer enhancements including stream reconnect, smart seeking and trick modes
Everything comes together today with this release. You should review the Video section of the Flash Player blog – I've expanded on some of the thoughts from this blog below.
HTTP Dynamic Streaming – this technology will enable publishers to leverage more infrastructure on the internet to help deliver video with higher scale, and lower costs. Adobe has adopted the industry standard MP4-Fragment format, to deliver video using HTTP. The Fragmented format enables the Flash Player to fetch sections (called fragments) of a video file, and cache them across the network. This is a very different approach than our RTMP delivery with Adobe Flash Media Server, which uses normal FLV or MP4 (F4V) file formats. The MP4-Fragment format (which we named, F4F) adheres to the industry standard which is important for re-usability. The format also enabled a major requirement for media streaming – protection. The F4F format has full support for DRM policies powered by Adobe Flash Access 2. This allows you to deliver your live or pre-recorded content, leverage the caching devices, and still maintain control over your video assets.
A new website was launched for the technology: http://www.adobe.com/go/httpdynamicstreaming/ which includes tremendous detail on the F4F packaging workflow, and downloads for free tools to create and deliver F4F files from your existing FLV or F4V content. The Open Source Media Framework is a major part of HTTP Dynamic Streaming. Inside OSMF are all the working bits required for measuring the QoS, and switching bitrates. OSMF also provides full support for Live streaming and DVR and makes it easy to manage DRM keys to make your playback start quickly, and adapt seamlessly.
RTMP Enhancements – A major update to the RTMP buffer management has allowed us to support some pretty cool functionality to improve the video experience, and reduce the interruptions caused by network troubles. The functionality is enabled with the Flash Media Server 3.5.3 (released back in December 2009). We've essentially decoupled the buffer from the connection – which allows video to play back even if the connection drops. Developers can use ActionScript to reconnect to FMS and resume playback – and if this is done before the buffer empties, then there will be no perceived disruption.
Seeking is another benefactor of this enhancement. When enabled, seeking will within the buffer first before going back to the server. This significantly reduces the load on the server compared with today when every seek action goes back and forth between client and server. You can now also specify a "back" buffer – this is one of my favorites. Similar to specifying a normal buffer, you can now specify a duration of buffer to keep – this will enable an instant reply option, or simple time-shifting within the player. This is not the same as DVR, but helps support some of the basic functions you see today in most DVR platforms. Finally the buffer enhancements also allow playback at different speeds (i.e. ½ speed, double or quad speed or more), and also support frame accurate stepping. All in – it's a pretty major enhancement to video playback when using RTMP or RTMPe.
Peer Assisted Networking – This is a game changing technology for the Adobe Flash Platform, allowing direct communication to occur between a group of Flash Players. This technology is the 2nd generation of the RTMFP protocol introduced in Flash Player 10.0. The key difference in this release is "Groups" – which allows developers to define the capabilities of different groups of apps running in Flash Player 10.1. RTMFP Groups technology enables video delivery using P2P – this is called Application Level Multicast. You can also use Groups to send and receive directed or broadcast messages to other clients in the group. The technology is very powerful for media-based communication like video or voice chat. Using Flash Player's built-in video and speech encoders, this new technology is perfect for 2-way video chats or 1-way broadcasts of user generated content. To start using RTMFP Groups, you can sign up for free for an Adobe Stratus 2 Developer Key.
You can see more about RTMFP groups here:
Matthew Kauffman's Max 2009 presentation
My Beet.TV interview from May 2010
You can see examples for RTMFP, and getting started guides here:
We're very excited about this release, and we hope you are too. From a video point of view – this is the biggest enhancement to video over any other Flash Player release.
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Narciso Rodriguez Fall 2011
Narciso Rodriguez is one of the American designers who cut a swath through the nineties. He commands a prime spot during Fashion Week, an evening show, and his contribution this season seemed an uncompromising personal statement of intent about keeping an abstract sense of artistic modernism alive. There were days in fashion when no one spoke of "references" to describe what clothes really look like, and this collection, basically made up of either graphic tailoring or slip-dresses, belongs to that school.
Along with Marc Jacobs this fall, Rodriguez's impulse is to apply discipline to his silhouettes. Essentially, his clothes are either mid-calf dresses or pants, coats, and jackets: That's it. But within these strict parameters, Rodriguez's huge technical accomplishments were on show in the flat, bold, diagonal pieces of wool and cashmere in the tailoring and the floating layers of chiffon on the dresses.
Where Rodriguez's work has moved on from the nineties is in the color. Once total black prevailed, but now there's mauve, cornflower blue, and splashes of coral in print, alongside multiple shades of gray. There's never any quibbling about his ability to cut a mean pant (the best with wide bands running down the outside, this season), or a chic coat, standing away from the body. The hottest item? The fusion of vest and jacket, worn with pants—fashionable enough to catch the current feeling for utilitarian outerwear, but timeless enough to be a permanent investment.


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I surf pretty regular at WB and CB and consider myself and intermediate. But this past weekend kicked my butt. I feel like i was in a car wreck this weekend. The size of those waves were a real eye opener to the improvement I need to make.
I surf a 6'4" fish and need to get that thing lower than i thought. Any suggestions or pointers from more experienced surfers who have been here before?


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About the Book
Told from the shelter perspective, this 40-page, 10" × 8" hardcover book uses compelling photography and first-hand stories to illustrate the importance and urgency of animal rescue. Follow thirteen cats and dogs as they journey in and out of Northeast Florida shelters. Share Spice's narrow escape from euthanasia, and learn how she inspired two sisters to impact thousands of animal lovers worldwide. Join Slider as he waits every weekend at adoption events, only to find his lifelong companion through K9s For Warriors. Cheer Mendy on as she recovers from astonishing cruelty. Delight in a blind cat named Blaze; a 130-pound Mastiff named Tiny; and other amazing shelter animals. Gain a better understanding of Friends of Jacksonville Animals (FOJA), Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS), First Coast No More Homeless Pets (FCNMHP), the Jacksonville Humane Society, K9s For Warriors, and Pit Sisters.
Proceeds benefit Friends of Jacksonville Animals (FOJA), a 501(c)3 organization that supports Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS).
Photographs by Amy Ploss-Samson
Text by Jen Hyde
Design by Russel Quadros
Features & Details
- Category Nonprofits & Fundraising
Standard Landscape, 10×8 in, 25×20 cm
40 Pages
- Publish Date Nov 16, 2012
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Asian Lettuce Cups with Spicy Ground Turkey Filling
(You can use the label Low-Glycemic Recipe Round-Ups to see all the posts like this one.)
Phase One Appetizers and Condiments
Baked Feta from Kalofagas
Baked Mozarella with Cherry Tomatoes from Life's Ambrosia (could eat plain or serve with Farinata.)
Roasted Chickpeas with Cumin from Sweet Amandine
Poached Oysters from Kits Chow
Eggs with Wasabi and Dill from She's in the Kitchen
Marinated Mozarella from Sweetnicks
Phase One Salads and Salad Dressings
Avocado, Tomato, Edamame, and Red Onion Salad with Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette from Kalyn's Kitchen
Spinach Salad with Bacon and Feta from Kalyn's Kitchen (very minimal amount of bacon or can use Canadian bacon)
Quick Radish and White Bean Salad from A Veggie Venture
Julia's Egg Salad (and homemade mayonnaise) from The Perfect Pantry
Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing from Simply Recipes
Cumin Cabbage Slaw from Food in Jars
Phase One Soups, Stews, and Chilis
Curried Lentil Soup with Cilantro from Kalyn's Kitchen
Crockpot Black Bean Stew with Roasted Red Pepper, Chicken, and Cilantro from Kalyn's Kitchen
Quick and Spicy Mushroom Soup from She's in the Kitchen
Chard and Artichoke Soup from She's in the Kitchen
Curried Red Lentil, Chickpea, and Red Kale Soup from Food Blogga
Andalusian Onion and Almond Soup from Kits Chow
Phase One Vegetables or Side Dishes
Sauteed Escarole with Parmesan and Pine Nuts from Kalyn's Kitchen
Pan-Fried Asparagus Tips with Lemon Juice and Lemon Zest from Kalyn's Kitchen
Red Pepper Puree and Asparagus from In Mol Araan (scroll down for English)
Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes, Herbs, and Parmesan from Joyful Abode
Mashed Cauliflower from I Like to Cook (go easy on butter for South Beach)
Poor Little Eggplants from The Perfect Pantry
Sesame Stir-Fried Chinese Greens from Aggie's Kitchen
Asparagus with Lime and Mint from Simply Recipes
Phase One Meat, Chicken, or Fish Entrees
Roasted Shrimp with Broccoli from Superspark (obviously, don't serve over rice for phase one)
Garlic Shrimp in Coconut Milk from Crispy Waffle (South Beach recommends lite coconut milk)
Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts from A Mingling of Tastes
Red Snapper Vera Cruz from Dani Spies
Moroccan Beef Patties from Everything Rachel Ray (skip the couscous)
Grilled Lemongrass Beef from Sidewalk Shoes
Pan-Seared Scallops with Chimichurri from Mele Cotte (skip the potatoes)
Basil and Sunflower Tilapia from Sarah's Cucina Bella
Moroccan Kefta from Dutch Girl Cooking
Salt Cod Salad from The Cooking Adventures of Chef Paz
Tilapia with Pimientio Sauce from Simply Recipes
Chickpeas with Sausage and Peppers from The Perfect Pantry
Mediterranean Red Snapper from Mele Cotte
Spicy Cabbage and Chicken Stir-Fry from Chocolate and Zucchini
Phase One Vegetarian Entrees
Chickpeas with Spinach, Garlic, and Lemon from Making it with Meleyna
Zucchini Stir Fry from Peanut Butter Etouffee
Dressed Chickpeas from The Blog That Ate Manhattan
Chickpeas and Kale Stir Fry from Live to Eat
Long Beans with Tofu in Red Curry Paste from My Feasts
Phase One Breakfasts
Breakfast Casserole with Sweet Italian Sausage, Mushrooms, and Cheese from Kalyn's Kitchen
Zucchini Frittata from Chez Loulou
Broccoli Rabe and Carmelized Onion Frittata from No Recipes
Crustless Asparagus Mini-Quiches from Jugalbandi
Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Curry from Laura Rebecca's Kitchen
Did I Miss Your Phase One Recipe?


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UGG Australia Suede Upside Boot
I think I'm just slow to jump on the boot train. For some reason, uggs and I have had an iffy relationship. But here are Uggs that are cute, warm and can actually be worn in a real winter climate. I like these mid calf fake laced up tan-ish suede Ugg boots with sheepskin. I'd pair them with skinny jeans or, if I lived someplace warm, maybe a shorter skirt.


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Blueberry Syrup
Blueberries have to be one of my favourite parts of summer and with blueberry season finally here I certainly have been enjoying them. So far I have mostly just been having them by the bucket load for breakfasts either on yogurt or mixed in with peaches or melon but it was finally time to do something more with them. One of the first things that comes to mind when I think about blueberries is almost always pancakes and I figured that it would be nice to kick the season off with some blueberry syrup. This syrup is pretty simple, you just simmer some water, sugar and blueberries to extract all of that amazing blueberry flavour and colour into the syrup and then strain the solids from it. With just a few minutes of effort you can elevate those average every day pancakes to something completely new and wonderful. But why stop there? There are some many things that you can do with this blueberry syrup and I am looking forward to using it.
Blueberry Simple Syrup
A blueberry simple syrup that is great for mixing into drinks. Blueberry mojitos anyone?
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 lemon, juice
- Place the blueberries, sugar and water in a large sauce pan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Strain the solids from the juice with a fine sieve and set the solids aside.
- Mix in the lemon juice, transfer to a jar and store in the fridge.
Tip: The leftover solids are great on yogurt or ice cream.


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Minn Kota Talon Shallow Water Anchor, Red with Black Cover
Item # WX2-590969
Minn Kota Talon Shallow Water Anchor, Red with Black Cover
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- Details & Specs
Minn Kota® Talon Shallow Water Anchor. Simply put, the fastest, strongest, quietest Anchor System on the water.
Speed - Talon deploys quickly and automatically so yuo can get your line in the water faster.
- Fast-deploying - Head-to-head, the Talon's spike deploys faster than the competition, so you can get into position quickly.
- Auto up / down - Along with bottom-sensing technology, this innovation lets you deploy with one push of a button, so you can get right back to fishing.
- Multi-stage deployment - Quick, quiet, sequential deployment lets the Talon anchor faster and deeper without interfering with your line. On 10' and 12' models, it deploys in 3 stages, giving you additional anchoring depth without increasing the height of the Talon.
Power - With user-selectable anchoring modes, guaranteeing a secure hold and easy anchor retraction.
- 2X anchoring force - The Talon is built with double the force of the competition to lock you into your sport with unparalleled strength and security.
- User-selectable modes - Auto-drive mode powers the spike into the ground with 3 increasingly aggressive hits Soft bottom mode for less aggressive anchoring and easier retraction in water with muddy/salted bottom (available on 10' and 12' only) and Rough water mode for heavy wind and chop
- Built-in wave absorption - Allows your boat to move up or down without affecting the anchor. It uses a built-in floating suspension to keep you locked to the bottom.
Stealth - Even with an arsenal of innovative features, the Talon is designed to run quietly, so it won't spook fish.
- Simple design - Built with minimal parts and no hinge points, Talon starts quiet and stays quiet.
- Noise dissipation - The innovative design keeps the Talon silent below the water, so fish can't hear it coming.
Easy Installation - Talon is easier and less costly to install, maintain and control.
- Innovative design - The Talon's space-sacing, lightweight design makes it as easy to install as a trolling motor, with no messy, complicated hydraulic pumps or hoses.
- Versatile adjustments - A quick-release bracket enables the Talon to adjust up and down, pivot up to 30° to fit any transom, or be easily removed when not in use.
- Includes 2 wireless remotes to give you push-button control of the Talon from anywhere on the boat
- Built with legendary Minn Kota toughness to fully combat the corrosive effects of saltwater
- Rugged composite spike can withstand years of abuse with unmatched durability - and it's guaranteed for life!
- LED depth indicator lets you track anchor depth at a glance
- Deployment notification alarm tells you if you starrt the engine while the anchor is down
- Backed by a 5-yr. limited manufacturer's warranty - plus a lifetime warranty on the spike.
NOTE: If your boat has a curved transom, you may need the Side-mounted Jackplate Adapter Bracket Mount or the Sandwich-style Adapter Bracket Mount.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Two Lions earned top-ten finishes and a new 8k program best was set at the Mountain Dew Invitational, hosted by the University of Florida, helping the Saint Leo men's cross country team to a sixth place finish overall on Saturday morning at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.
Freshman Rafal Matuszczak took home the Lions' top time and set a new program record, crossing the finish line with an 8k time of 25:20.31, good for fourth place in the meet's college division. Sophomore Carl Dunne was steps behind his teammate, collecting a sixth place time of 25:35.30, and shattering his previous best of 26:04.07 set at last year's invitational.
Freshman Christopher Westfall crossed the tape with a time of 28:01.92, followed by James Mullin and Adam Urbaniak with times of 28:22.66 and 28:41.50, respectively.
Steven Brown earned a finish time of 28:48.94, followed by David Hill and Patrick Hill with back-to-back times of 29:02.40 and 29:02.82. Brian Haynes was close behind, crossing the line with a mark of 29:07.01.
Matthew Basin ran the course with a time of 30:27.36, and was immediately followed by teammate David Gardner, who crossed the finish at 30:31.13. Senior Kevin Papac rounded out the squad with an 8k time of 31:14.16.
The Lions return to action on Friday, September 20, when they take part in the National Catholic Championships hosted by the University of Notre Dame. Start time is slated for 3:30 p.m.
For the latest news, updates, and information on the Saint Leo men's cross country team, be sure to visit SaintLeoLions.com. Fans can also stay up-to-date on the latest Lions news by following Saint Leo Athletics on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube.


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September 7, 1947 : H. Clay Earles opens Martinsville Speedway as a dirt track with 750 seats and a paid crowd of 6,013. Red Byron wins the 50-lap feature for "Modified Stock Cars" and earns $500 out of a $2,000 purse.
July 4, 1948 : Martinsville runs its first race under a NASCAR sanction, with Fonty Flock winning the feature followed by Pee Wee Martin of Bassett. Va., Buck Baker, Bill Blair, and Tim Flock as 4,000 watched. Bill France finishes eighth while one of those sidelined with mechanical problems is 19-year-old Fireball Roberts.
September 25, 1949 : NASCAR's "Strictly Stock" division, now the Sprint Cup Series, makes its first appearance at the speedway and Byron wins again in an Oldsmobile 88 with Lee Petty second in a 1949 Plymouth. Seating increased to 10,000.
1950 : The speedway starts running two NASCAR Grand National (Sprint Cup) events races a year on the dirt track. The Strictly Stock Series was renamed the Grand National Series that year.


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Today – We are super-excited to share Adobe Media Server and Adobe Access success story with Monterey Bay Aquarium with all of you.
Adobe has partnered ( and licensed rights) to broadcast a 24×7 live and on demand video stream to bring the Open Sea exhibit at Monterey Bay to your living room.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the world's leading ocean conservation organizations and consistently ranked top in the United States for its innovative exhibits and unsurpassed visitor experience. The Open Sea is the Aquarium's largest exhibit (one million gallon), a place where tunas and sharks speed past, sardines swarm in huge, glittering schools, and sea turtles swim lazily across the 90-foot window.
The Live and VOD streams are powered and protected using Adobe video publishing technologies (Adobe Media Server and Adobe Access). At the Aquarium, inside the exhibit there is a full HD camera sunk underwater. We encode the stream live at the aquarium, and push using RTMP to Adobe Media Server running on Amazon Web Services where it is converted to HLS and encrypted then its delivered to the iPad through Amazon CloudFront CDN (the same technology that powered the London Games for BBC and the Mars Rover mission).
You can check this out with the Ipad App called SeaTV. The iPad app is a native IOS app developed using the new Adobe Access client library for IOS. What is special about this app is that it has been build using Adobe IOS DRM client library and the very first app to be on the app store with our DRM operating on it – the VOD video is protected with Adobe Access and the Live stream is packaged and encrypted using Adobe Media Server with AES128 bit encryption, but will soon be moving towards PHLS. When you start it up, you will notice how fast both the live and VOD streams begin – this is a great example how fast our HLS and DRM technologies operate to produce a great experience for the end user.
We are happy to bring this learning experience to your home. Enjoy and we are sure that you will love the turtles and the tunas.
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Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect, which allows excess oils and dirt to be easily washed away from the skin.
Benzoyl peroxide topical (for the skin) is used to treat acne.
There are many brands and forms of benzoyl peroxide available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
Benzoyl peroxide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
This medicine can cause a rare but serious allergic reaction or severe skin irritation. Stop using this medicine and get emergency medical help if you have: hives, itching; difficult breathing, feeling light-headed; or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Do not use benzoyl peroxide topical while you are also using tretinoin (Altinac, Avita, Renova, Retin-A, Tretin-X). Using these medications together could cause severe skin irritation.
Do not use benzoyl peroxide topical while you are also using tretinoin (Altinac, Avita, Renova, Retin-A, Tretin-X). Using these medications together could cause severe skin irritation.
It is not known whether benzoyl peroxide topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.
It is not known whether benzoyl peroxide passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Benzoyl peroxide topical can cause a rare but serious allergic reaction or severe skin irritation. These reactions may occur just a few minutes after you apply the medicine, or within a day or longer afterward.
Stop using this medicine and get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, itching; difficult breathing, feeling light-headed; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using benzoyl peroxide and call your doctor at once if you have severe stinging or burning of your skin.
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Avoid getting this medication in your mouth or eyes. If it does get into any of these areas, rinse with water. Do not use benzoyl peroxide topical on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, irritated, or broken skin. Also avoid using benzoyl peroxide topical on wounds or on areas of eczema. Wait until these conditions have healed before using this medication.
Avoid using skin products that can cause irritation, such as harsh soaps, shampoos, or skin cleansers, hair coloring or permanent chemicals, hair removers or waxes, or skin products with alcohol, spices, astringents, or lime. Do not use other medicated skin products unless your doctor has told you to.
Avoid using sunscreen containing PABA on the same skin treated with benzoyl peroxide, or skin discoloration may occur.
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied benzoyl peroxide. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Benzoyl peroxide topical can cause a rare but serious allergic reaction or severe skin irritation. Before you start using this medicine, you may choose to apply a "test dose" to see if you have a reaction. Apply a very small amount of the medicine to 1 or 2 small acne areas every day for 3 days in a row. If there is no reaction, begin using the full prescribed amount on the 4th day.
Wash your hands before and after applying this medication.
Shake the lotion well just before each use.
Clean and pat dry the skin to be treated. Apply benzoyl peroxide in a thin layer and rub in gently.
Do not cover the treated skin area unless your doctor has told you to.
Benzoyl peroxide topical is usually applied one to three times daily. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Benzoyl peroxide may bleach hair or fabrics. Avoid allowing this medication to come into contact with your hair or clothing.
It may take several weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
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A: One of the mechanisms of action for benzoyl peroxide is to cause the removal of the outer layer of the skin to allow faster skin turnover. As the skin is turned over, it becomes thin and sensitive. For this reason, it is natural for the skin to become dry, red and irritated. The irritation can be reduced by applying the medication at lease 30 minutes after washing the skin, spot treatment of the affected acne, avoid direct exposure to sunlight, use once every other day to start then gradually increase the frequency, use a different manufacturer or brand, try cream versus gel and reduce the concentration of the drug (2.5 or 5% rather than 10%). //www.everydayhealth.com/acne.aspx Lori Mendoza, PharmD


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Well, I Guess We're All Still Here
Is it safe to come out? I figured if the world was going to come to an end, it would be apocalyptic. But I guess I can unload my bunker, now. Everybody's still here. Of course, now I've got to figure out what to do with all these cans of Spam, jars of peanut butter, bottles of water, and all this Sterno.


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17 Sep 2014 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Golfing
Fall in the Humber Valley of Western Newfoundland means brilliant autumn colours and where better to enjoy these than on Newfoundland's top rated golf course at Humber Valley Resort. When we walked into the pro shop on Tuesday, September 16 we met the Managing Director of Operations, Gary Oke who told us that despite the slow start to the season, that they had had a great season so far. " One of our big new accolades is that Score Golf Magazine ranked us as number 16 in Canada up from number 32 last year. There is no other course in Newfoundland with that kind of ranking which suggests that we have a great product here" he told us before our round.
5 Sep 2014 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Gros Morne National Park and Cultural Experiences
"Tempting Providence" has been running for 12 years and has become one of the favourite plays at the Gros Morne Theatre Festival (GMTF) in Cow Head. It has toured internationally and has been performed over 650 times! This summer it has again played to sold out crowds but you still have a chance to see it this September. We recently saw the play on September 2 for our 4th time and it is still just as powerful as the first time we saw it 9 years ago. "Tempting Providence" is the true story of nurse Bennett who was dedicated to serving the health care needs along Newfoundland's rugged Northern Peninsula for over 50 years beginning in 1921.
5 Sep 2014 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Golfing and Gros Morne National Park
When we go to a play in Cow Head at the Gros Morne Theatre Festival we often like to head up early in the day to enjoy a hike or to Shallow Bay beach. But if you like to golf we suggest you also pack your clubs and test your skills against the Gros Morne Golf Course. The course was closed for a year a couple of years ago according to manager Lorne Warren but they have been working hard this year to get the course back in shape. "Business has really been picking up especially during August and we plan to be open until mid October this year "Lorne told us. We had played the course a few years ago and really liked it so we were glad to see the course back in operation.
2 Sep 2014 by Janelle Hickey in Trip Planning and St. John's
Tourists' beware! The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) are on the lookout for traveller's in the St. John's area. If spotted, they could face arrest and up to 24 hours of activities in the capital city.
20 Aug 2014 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Gros Morne National Park , Art Galleries and Cultural Experiences
Despite the forecast of cloud and rain we headed to Woody Point in the afternoon of August 18 to see the last "Charlie and Mena" show of the season. The "Charlie and Mena" concert features Charlie Payne on various accordions and singer Mena Lodge on guitar and is part of Gros Morne Summer Music. They were joined by guitarist Darren Vincent and they put on a fine performance featuring Newfoundland music. It was held at the Heritage Theatre in Woody Point which is a great old building that Charlie Payne carefully restored.
11 Aug 2014 by Dave Sullivan in Boat Tours , Birdwatching , Food & Dining , Kayaking , Whale Watching , Nature , Lighthouses , Ferryland , Outdoor Adventure and Weather
I never win things. It's not from a lack of trying, because believe me I try. In fact, I try harder than most. Here's why: I love free stuff – doesn't matter how big or how small, if it's free, it's fantastic. A couple of weeks ago, Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism held a giveaway during their annual Whale Week celebration – the prize was a massive whale-watching excursion for two, compliments of Air Canada and Maxxim Vacations.
11 Aug 2014 by Janelle Hickey in Birdwatching , Kayaking , Whale Watching , Nature , Trip Planning , Geography and Outdoor Adventure
It was another beautiful, sunny day in the capital city as I donned my life jacket and skirt for a kayaking adventure with The Outfitters. Had I already been kayaking twice this summer? You betcha! Was this trip just like the others? Absolutely not. This was unlike any tour I had experienced. I'm talking middle of the ocean, paddling into sea caves, being followed by whales – this was Newfoundland adventure at it's finest.
7 Aug 2014 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Culture , Top Destinations , Gros Morne National Park and Cultural Experiences
"The Known Soldier" is one of 6 performances that the Gros Morne Theatre Festival (GMTF) is doing this summer in Cow Head. On the 100th anniversary of World War 1 it is fitting to produce a play about one of Newfoundland's heroes of that war- Tommy Ricketts. And "The Known Soldier" was written and directed by the talented Jeff Pitcher, GMTF's artistic director! What is significant about Tommy Ricketts is that he lied about his age when he signed up (he was just 15 at the time) yet in just a couple of years he had earned the Victoria Cross, the Britain's highest award for valour. His sprints over open fields in the heat of battle are legendary.
6 Aug 2014 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Boat Tours , Fishing and Cultural Experiences
If you want to go cod fishing from a traditional Newfoundland dory then you need to contact Darren Park. Darren is a top notch guide and operates 2 Newfoundland dories for tours of the Goose and Penguin Arm and is based in Cox's Cove at the end of the North Shore highway (highway 440) near Corner Brook. His dory fishing trips are unique in the province and are very popular during the recreational cod fishery which runs until August 10 this summer. When we phoned to book our trip he told us that all of his groups have caught their limit so far this year and that the largest fish caught was a 15 lb cod. "Perfect" we said "mark us down for the Tuesday, August 5 in your evening time slot."
4 Aug 2014 by Dave Sullivan in Food & Dining , Icebergs , Nature , Lighthouses , Cultural Experiences , Bonavista and TwillingateRegion: Central
When I'm at home plopped down in front of my television, about six hours into binge watching Netflix, the only inspiration I feel is the urge to get up and get a snack.
The same can't be said for Dale and Maureen Trimmer of Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario.
4 Aug 2014 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Hiking & Walking , Culture , Entertainment , Top Destinations , Gros Morne National Park and Cultural Experiences
We recently were fortunate to see "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" which was written by Martin McDonagh and directed by Jeff Pitcher. This is one of 6 performances performed at the Gros Morne Theatre Festival this summer in Cow Head in Gros Morne National Park. What we like about Theatre Newfoundland Labrador's (TNL) philosophy is that they either perform plays about Newfoundland and Labrador or plays that have a close connection to the province. Although "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" takes place in rural Ireland its theme of isolation certainly could resonate with residents of outport Newfoundland.
1 Aug 2014 by Janelle Hickey in Food & Dining , Hiking & Walking , Icebergs , Whale Watching , Nature , History , Trip Planning , Top Destinations , Lighthouses , Cape Spear Lighthouse , Signal Hill , St. John's and Outdoor Adventure
St. John's is a city perched on the edge of nature, surrounded by scenic beauty, dramatic coastlines and wildlife. I decided to grab my picnic blanket and basket and perch myself at some of our top destinations. Join me as I explore our colourful capital city:
1 Aug 2014 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Festivals & Events , Culture and Cultural Experiences
Newfoundland music star Pamela Morgan is heavily involved in this year's Stephenville Theatre Festival and we recently had a chance to speak to her about some of the shows she is involved in. First some background-from 1976-1995 Pamela Morgan was lead singer, guitarist, and arranger for Canada's pioneering "Celtic" band, Newfoundland's Figgy Duff, who brought the traditional Newfoundland music to a global audience. Since 1995 she has created several albums and toured extensively in Canada, the US and in Europe. More recently she has overseen productions of two of her original scores for live theater; her own folk opera, "The Nobleman's Wedding", and Figgy Duff's score for Shakespeare's "Tempest". For the Stephenville Theatre Festival she told us that she has reworked "The Nobleman's Wedding" creating a full length folk opera in the process.
31 Jul 2014 by Janelle Hickey in Food & Dining , Trip Planning and St. John's
One11 Chophouse is the latest addition to the burgeoning culinary scene in St. John's. Occupying suite one hundred and eleven in the historic Murray Premises (hence the name), they specialize in in-house dry-aged top cuts of beef, Australian Wagyu, fresh oysters and seafood, and a top-notch wine list. I had the pleasure of joining Executive Chef Kenny Pittman and General Manager Grant Fowler for a taste of St. John's newest premier Chophouse.
28 Jul 2014 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Cultural Experiences
On Saturday, July 26 we decided to check out the 20th anniversary of the Pirates Haven pig roast in Robinsons. Usually when we explore the Western region of the province we head north to Gros Morne National Park and the Northern Peninsula, so this was an opportunity to travel south and check out some places we had not visited before. First off we dropped in to see the Stephenville Regional Museum of Art and History which has been gradually developing its collection over the past 3 years. We met the manager Linda Collier and she showed us around the various displays.
25 Jul 2014 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Festivals & Events and Cultural Experiences
We recently attended "The Country Show" at the Stephenville Theatre Festival and we give this show "two thumbs up" for its variety and quality of the performance. There was a large band and many singers and the cast covered lots of country favourites from Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Patsy Cline and Shania Twain. The musical director is well known Newfoundland performer, Pamela Morgan and Dave Panting keeps the music flowing on stage. The cast performed 24 songs in all and started off strongly with a toe tapping version of "Jambalaya".
24 Jul 2014 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Golfing
We recently had a chance to check out the Harmon Seaside Links in Stephenville before we attended a Stephenville Theatre Festival performance that evening. It made a great combination – Golf by day, play by night. The course is an 18 hole –par 72 golf course right across the road from Bay St. George. This means that you often get a refreshing breeze which has been nice this summer with its record breaking heat. The course is flat so is great for walkers and we had a very enjoyable afternoon exploring this course.
22 Jul 2014 by Janelle Hickey in Boat Tours , Diving , Whale Watching , Nature , Trip Planning , St. John's and Outdoor Adventure
The roar of the engine cuts out and everything is silent. I hold my breath and scan the waters for a sign of life. Suddenly a glistening black and white tail flicks up and into view. "Go! Go! Go!" screams the Skipper and I plunge into the icy waters. As I swim I look through my mask into the deep and see a giant directly below me – there's no turning back now, I'm swimming with humpbacks.
21 Jul 2014 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Festivals & Events and Entertainment
The Stephenville Theatre Festival is celebrating its 36th year this summer and its most ambitious performance is "The Nobleman's Wedding" which is billed as a folk opera. Pamela Morgan, one of Newfoundland's most well known musicians, has created The Nobleman's Wedding from a folk song that she happened to learn in Stephenville many years ago from Jack and Ellen Carroll. We thought all of the performers were very impressive with both their acting and their singing. And the band (which includes Pamela Morgan) is first rate.
18 Jul 2014 by Guest Blogger in Food & Dining , Gros Morne National Park , Cultural Experiences and Twillingate
As with everything in Newfoundland, the food revolves around the sea. In fact, seafood is the main reason that settlers from Europe came to the island in the first place.


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In my book, pumpkin spice is to fall as chocolate mint is to winter. So, with Thanksgiving come and gone, I'm ready to get my chocolate minty fix.
As far as I'm concerned there's always room for more ways to pair chocolate and mint. Mint hot chocolate? Love it. Peppermint mocha? Love that, too. Mint sticks? Bring it!
As I prepare for the annual Serious Eats cookie swap, I've got choco-minty goodness on the brain. These fudgy, cakey cookies are perfect for those of us who love brownies but perhaps don't trust ourselves around a full unguarded pan. My favorite thing about making my own homemade "bake and slice" logs is that it allows you to enjoy these cookies at their peak—fresh and warm from the oven—as you need them. Bake off a couple cookies for a midnight snack or the entire batch for your holiday party and don't forget the milk!
About the author: Alexandra Penfold is mild-mannered literary agent by day, food ninja by night. Never one to skip dessert she's the Brownie half of Blondie & Brownie, a Midtown Lunch contributor, and co-author of New York à la Cart: Recipes and Stories from the Big Apple's Best Food Trucks. You can follow her on Twitter at @BlondieBrownie.


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A component of TPWD's Angler Recognition Awards program, the Elite Angler Awards honor anglers who attain five different freshwater or saltwater big fish awards. Separate categories will recognize freshwater and saltwater anglers.
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On my travels across various Wikia sites, I noticed that some wikia's are using the new forum board system, which seems to be a lot better than the DPL based forum we're using. An example of the new board system can be found here. Should the new forum system be enabled or was there any particular reason as to why it was not enabled ? Discuss below, thanks :) --Speysider Talk Page | My Image Uploads | Tabber Code | Channel 14:16, August 14, 2013 (UTC)
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A TEENAGER who has bravely coped with brain tumours and serious illness is due to go on the holiday of a lifetime with her family.
Annabel Lomax, 15, of Skelton, was first diagnosed with a brain tumour when she was ten-years-old. It was removed in an operation but recurred when she was 13.
She has undergone operations to remove both pituitary gland tumours but knows they can recur.
But the Canon Lee pupil has recently had a clear MRI scan and has said she is excited to have been granted a wish to go on holiday to Walt Disney World in Florida by a children's charity.
Her mum Melissa said: "We know that Annabel has been through so much for a child and has taken it in her stride even though it has been very scary for her. I am very proud, she has grown up to be a very strong girl.
"She puts a smile on my face every morning just looking at her and thinking how proud of her I am for being so brave.
"I knew that she would love her wish to go to Florida so I asked her Macmillan nurse if she could help make Annabel's wish come true and she contacted When You Wish Upon a Star and they contacted us to say that Annabel's wish of going to Disney Florida with her mum, dad, sister and nephew has come true. She is so excited and can't wait till we go."
Melissa said her daughter has a "has a life limiting and life threatening illness" which was first picked up when she was at primary school.
As part of the operations Annabel has had her pituitary gland removed, meaning that she dependent on medicine. She has hormone replacement tablets and growth hormones and has an emergency pack to carry anywhere she goes.
She also undergoes MRI scans every six months and blood tests because the tumours can recur.
Annabel said: "I was speechless when I found out about the holiday, I didn't know what to say. I couldn't believe it."
Explaining her bravery, she said: "I have just had to get on with things and say 'this is it now' so I have to be brave and get round it somehow."
As she had hoped, she will be joined on holiday by mum and dad Melissa and David, sister Jessica and nephew Leo.


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USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack is taking notes from the likes of President Obama, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, Secretary of State John Kerry and other officials in the executive and legislative branches of our government.
Earlier this week, Vilsack told the Des Moines Register that he would give up part of his salary if the USDA is forced to furlough employees. Cabinet secretaries earn nearly $200,000 annually.
"I've indicated that early in the process," Vilsack said in an interview. "We'll be doing what we have to do."
While the USDA is still assessing whether it will need to furlough employees, Vilsack stresses that the department is in better shape than other cabinet department. Read more from the Des Moine Register.
The furloughs are just one result of the sequester that began on March 1.
The USDA announced in mid-March that it had suspended several livestock reports, including the monthly Milk Production report. However, amid public outcry, the department later reinstated a partial Milk Production report for the rest of the fiscal year. Meat inspectors were also threatened with a furlough until Congress approved $55 million to prevent it.


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Lauren J. Lieberman, PhD, is a professor in the department of physical education and sport at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Brockport. She has three degrees in adapted physical education (APE) and has taught higher education since 1995. She taught at the Perkins School for the Blind in the deaf blind program. She also has written five books on adapted physical education and has consulted throughout the United States and internationally on issues relating to including children with disabilities in physical education. She is past chair of the Adapted Physical Activity Council.
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General Motors rolled out its first China-developed electric car at the Guangzhou autoshow in southern China on Thursday as it ramps up its green car push in the world's largest auto market.
The Sail Springo EV, with a starting price tag of 258,000 yuan ($40,000), will be initially available only at GM's dealer outlets in Shanghai, the US automaker said in a statement.
The car, developed and built by GM and its partner SAIC Motor Corp Ltd, has a range of 130-200 kilometres and a top speed of 130 kilometres per hour.
Encouraged by Beijing's initiative to put 5 million electric and plug-in hybrids on the road by 2020, many domestic and foreign automakers are gearing up to tap the potential of green cars. SAIC launched its Roewe E50 electric car with a price tag of 234,900 yuan around two weeks ago.
Warren Buffett-back BYD Co Ltd had also rolled out a financing package recently that allows fleet operators to buy its pricy electric car e6 in instalments.
Earlier in the year, GM launched its Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid in China.


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Stuart Golder
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"I have always been attracted to things that are small, exquisitely crafted and well designed." Artist's statement
Since 1967, Stuart Golder has been working in metals, concentrating mostly on small objects, boxes or containers. From an early age, he was fascinated by his parents' collection of decorative miniature snuff bottles and boxes. He was introduced to metalwork while working as a jewelry repairman, and taught himself the art of metalsmithing. In 1977 he began experimenting with weaving wire on a bead loom and eventually developed his own specialized looms, which allowed him to weave wire in complex patterns. His unique objects have led to many grants, awards, and exhibitions. For the past fourteen years, Golder has focused on marketable jewelry rather than his labor-intensive "miniature sculptures."
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The 1 p.m. auditions are at the Grove Theatre, 276 E. 9th St.
Organizers say they are looking for Italian-type ushers and bridesmaids in their early 20s for the high energy interactive show.
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NEW YORK — The Dow closed above 14,000 on Friday for the first time in more than five years. The Dow is now just 155 points away from its record close.
It was just a number on a board, but 14,000 was enough to raise the hopes of some investors and cause others concern about an overheated market. And it brought reminders of a different era, back before the financial crisis rocked the world economy.
The Dow Jones industrial average, a stock market index that is traditionally considered a benchmark for how the entire market is faring, had been rising fairly steadily for about a month. On Friday, strong auto sales and optimism about U.S. job growth pushed it over the mark.
"There's a newfound enthusiasm for the equity market," said Jim Russell, regional investment director at U.S. Bank Wealth Management in Minneapolis.
But market watchers were divided over what the Dow milestone — or even what a potential new all-time high — really means. To some, it's an important booster to hearts and minds, making investors feel optimistic and thus more willing to bet on the market.
"The Dow touching 14,000, it matters psychologically," said Peter Cardillo, chief market economist at Rockwell Global Capital in New York. "It attracts smaller investors."
And those investors, until recently, had been shying away from stocks. Since April 2011, investors have pulled more cash out of U.S. stock mutual funds than they've put in, according to the Investment Company Institute. In the past three weeks, though, that trend has reversed, which could make January the first month in nearly two years where stock-focused funds had a net inflow.
To others, though, Dow 14,000 is nothing but a number, a sign more of how traders feel than of the economy. And it's not even the best number on the board, some traders say. Professional investors usually pay more heed to the Standard & Poor's main index, which tracks 500 companies compared to the Dow's 30. The Dow garners attention, they say, because it's more familiar to the general public.
Joe Gordon, managing partner at Gordon Asset Management in North Carolina, wasn't celebrating Friday. He thinks the gains won't last. The fact that small investors are finally piling back in the stock market, he said, is not a reason for optimism but a sign that it's getting overhyped and due to fall.
The last time the Dow closed that mark was Oct. 12, 2007, when it settled at 14,093.08. It had reached its all-time record, 14,164.53, three days before that.
For the average investor, that was all back when the stock market still seemed like a party. Housing prices were starting to ebb but hadn't cratered. Jobs were abundant, with unemployment at 4.7 percent — compared to 7.9 percent now. Lehman Brothers still existed. So did Bear Stearns, Wachovia and Washington Mutual.
The Dow ended Friday 149.21 points higher to 14,009.79. The other indexes were also up. The S&P 500 rose 15.06 to 1,513.17. The Nasdaq composite index was up 36.97 to 3,179.10.
In other news:
MERCK: The drugmaker fell more than 3 percent, down $1.42 to $41.83. Its fourth-quarter profit suffered because of competition from generic medicines against its blockbuster allergy drug Singulair.
METLIFE: The insurance company rose more than 2 percent, up 86 cents to $38.20, after saying it plans to buy the largest private pension fund administrator in Chile.
ZOETIS: The animal health business that Pfizer just spun off made its debut on the stock market. It shot up 19 percent, rising $5.01 to $31.01.
MATTEL: Weak demand over the holidays for toys like Barbie and Matchbox led Mattel's results to fall short of expectations in the key holiday quarter. A litigation charge also weighed on results and net income fell 17 percent.
CRACKER BARREL: Kraft Foods is suing Cracker Barrel Old Country Store over the restaurant chain's plans to use the "Cracker Barrel" name on packaged ham and bacon.
HSBC: It has received approval from Chinese regulators for the sale of its $9.4 billion stake in Ping An Insurance to a Thai conglomerate.
ELECTROLUX: Sweden-based Electrolux said fourth-quarter earnings rose by a third compared to a year earlier.


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Parish Attorney Mary Roper got into a heated argument with her second-in-command, Lea Anne Batson, on Friday and told her she was fired — an outburst that prompted the Metro Council to call a special meeting to consider placing Roper on administrative leave sooner than planned.
Batson, a longtime assistant parish attorney, confirmed in an email late Friday afternoon that Roper, who is fighting for her own job, tried to fire her.
"But I will be at work Monday," Batson said.
City-parish officials noted that the documents needed to terminate an employee were never filed, so Roper's action is not official and Batson remains in her position.
Roper is under the gun from the Metro Council, which is trying to remove her from her post as the city-parish's top legal adviser.
She filed a lawsuit against the council this week, claiming the council has not given sufficient grounds for her removal and challenging the process laid out for her to contest the termination. A judge granted an injunction to delay a scheduled vote by the council to remove her.
On Wednesday, Roper began a two-week vacation. But city-parish officials and staff say Roper called her office and angrily accused at least two of her employees of disloyalty for assisting the Metro Council.
Roper then showed up at the City Hall office, yelling and telling Batson she was fired, sources in the office said.
The council was expected to consider a measure to place Roper on administrative leave at its Aug. 27 meeting, but in light of Friday's outburst, the council scheduled an emergency meeting for 2 p.m. Wednesday to consider the action.
Councilman John Delgado, who has been vocal in his intentions to remove Roper, said her actions require immediate remedy.
Delgado said Roper's behavior was inappropriate and that Batson would still have a job. Roper also took aim at Dawn Guillot, another longtime assistant parish attorney, Delgado said.
"My understanding is (Roper) was clear they were not to assist anyone on the council in any action against her," Delgado said. "She reminded them that she was still the parish attorney and they worked for her."
Roper said in a text message that she has filed a rule for contempt against the council for violating the judge's injunction preventing them from voting to remove her.
She did not respond to phone calls or respond to any subsequent questions via text.
Roper's attorney, Wade Shows, could not be reached Friday evening.
Roper, who is paid $120,994 annually, has worked for the Parish Attorney's Office for more than 20 years.
Appointed to the top position in 2008, she found herself crosswise with Loupe when he took office not long after her appointment. He has led an effort, supported by several other council members, to remove Roper.
Some council members have complained they've lost confidence in Roper's ability to manage her office.
Roper has accused attorneys sitting on the council of playing politics and trying to remove her so they can appoint a friend to the position.
Follow Rebekah Allen on Twitter, @rebekahallen. For more coverage of city-parish government, follow City Hall Buzz blog at http://blogs.theadvocate.com/cityhallbuzz.


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4-H Council meeting, 7:30 p.m., OSU Extenson Office.
Byesville Rotary, 7:30 a.m., Black Family Center, Byesville.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., St. Johns Episcopal Church, 1025 Steubenville Ave., Cambridge.
Trail Young Life Campaigners, 4:30 p.m., at 135 Old National Road, Old Washington.
Seniors in Motion, 9-10 a.m. and 10-11 a.m., Cambridge HealthLink.
Cambridge Kiwanis Club, noon, Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Cambridge.
Eagles, 7:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge, Cambridge.
Duplicate Bridge, 7 p.m., Elks Club, Cambridge. Call Buzz Ferguson, 439-3794, for information.
S.A.L.T. Factory, open recreation, 6 to 9 p.m.; boxing conditioning, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Seniors in Motion, 8:45-9:45 a.m., Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Carlisle Avenue, Cambridge. Cost of class is $6 monthly with the fee due at beginning of each month. Instructor Lori Colby. Class includes a warm-up, aerobics, weight training, and cool-down. For information or to register, call the Southeastern Med VIP office, 439-8187.
Weigh to Health, 4 to 5 p.m., Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center. Low impact aerobics. Certified instructor, Lori Colby. Cost is $1 per class. For information call 432-LINK.
Step Aerobics, 5 to 6 p.m., Cambridge YMCA. Free to members, $2 per class for non-members.
Cycle Reebok, 5:30 to 6 p.m., Cambridge YMCA. Call, 432-6318 to register. $3 for members, $5 for non-members. Class size limited to five.
Begin to Spin, 6 to 6:30 p.m., Cambridge YMCA. $3 for members, $5 for non-members. Call 432-6318 to register. Class size limited to five.
Square dance, 7-10 p.m., Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Carlisle Avenue, Cambridge. For information call 439-6681.
Guernsey County Republicans, 7 p.m., headquarters on Wheeling Avenue.
Guernsey County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Ethnic Council meeting, 6:25 p.m., followed by regular board meeting, Guernsey Industries, Cambridge.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 84, 7 p.m., post home, Beatty Avenue, Cambridge.
Hopewell Homemakers, 11 a.m., Indian Camp Grange Hall. Bring a covered-dish.
Noble County Chapter of Right to Life, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 518 North St., Caldwell.
Soakum Festival committee, 7 p.m., Caldwell Public Library.
Fibromyalagia Movement class, noon to 1 p.m., Tout Partout Gallery, 1427 Maple Ave., Zanesville. For information call (740) 450-0306.
Bible Study based on lectionary texts, noon to about 1 p.m., porch of Muskingum College Presidents Manse, New Concord. Bring a bag lunch.
Internet orientations, 6, 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m., John McIntire Library, Zanesville. Call 453-0391 for information.
Barnesville Garden Club, 7:30 p.m., members homes.
Ohio Pumpkin Festival Committee, 7 p.m., Barnesville Senior Center.
Belmont Farm Bureau womens committee, 1 p.m., farm bureau office, Belmont.
Pre-school storytime, 11:30 a.m. to noon, West Lafayette Library.
Bingo, 7 p.m., David Barber Civic Center, Newcomerstown.
Lone Star Lodge 175 F&AM, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, Newcomerstown.
Pre-school story hour, 1 p.m., Newcomerstown Public Library.
Business Women's Club, Newcomerstown.


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AmEx cardholders who "tap and pay" NYC cabs with their Isis Mobile Wallet will get 50 percent back.
Sally Beauty detected an attempted data breach, but no credit card information was compromised.
American Express introduced a new credit card targeting moms during the Sunday night Oscars.
The CFPB director encouraged credit card companies to disclose credit scores to consumers for free.
Chase will boost security with chip-and-PIN credit cards later this year.
After tossing blame at each other, merchants and banks are now teaming up to fight fraud.
Community banks reissue more than 4 million debit and credit cards after the recent card breaches.
Survey: 1 in 5 Americans opened a store credit card for the discount in the past two years.
Discover is giving all its cardholders free peeks at their FICO credit scores.
Several major hotels suffered a breach last year that exposed debit and credit card data.