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Politics of Friday, 20 July 2012
Source: myjoyonline
The flag-bearer of the Progressive People's Party (PPP), Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom has pooh - poohed the ongoing Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Presidential debate describing it as a flop without him.
The PPP leader indicated that IEA's decision to exclude political parties who have no representation in Parliament from participating in the debate, calls its [IEA] commitment to strengthening the country's multi-party democracy into question.
Dr. Nduom's comment is on the back of several protests raised by some aggrieved minority political parties in the country - some of whom have threatened to seek legal redress for their exclusion.
The minority political parties who have expressed grave concerns about the IEA's criteria argued that they were all registered and qualified political parties approved by the Electoral Commission (EC) hence should be given equal opportunities.
But the IEA has maintained its decision to engage only the presidential candidates of the National Democratic Congress, New Patriotic Party (NPP), Convention Peoples Party (CPP) and the People National Convention (PNC) in the 2012 pre-election debate series.
The ruling NDC party however pulled out stating reasons that, as a convention, no sitting president had ever taken part in such events.
The presidential candidates for the PNC and CPP have taken their turn and the NPP candidate is expected next month.
However, Dr. Nduom on Asempa FM's Ekosii Sen programme Thursday said IEA's presidential debate without Adwumawura will lack fresh ideas, good comparison and good information.
According to him, the NPP, CPP and PNC have nothing new to offer but just a re-cycle of their old policies and programmes which he said will not inure to the benefit of Ghanaians.
Dr. Nduom stated that IEA's decision to debar political parties with no representation in Parliament from the presidential debate is in contravention of the Constitution.
He said there is nothing in the Constitution and the political party's law that debar political parties without representation in Parliament from participating in a presidential debate.
Dr. Nduom believes the 'lazy' work of the civil society group has the tendency to lower the development of Ghana's democracy.


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Trough Creek State Park
The 541-acre Trough Creek State Park is a scenic gorge formed as Great Trough Creek cuts through Terrace Mountain before emptying into Raystown Lake. Rugged hiking trails lead to wonders like Balanced Rock and Rainbow Falls. Rothrock State Forest and Raystown Lake National Recreation Area border the park, making a large, contiguous area of public land for recreation.
Hiking - Picnicking - Fishing - Hunting - Biking - Snowmobiling - Trough Creek Lodge - Camping
Seasons and Hours: The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk. The park office is open specific hours. Overnight areas and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.
Picnicking: Five picnic areas throughout the park provide a variety of scenic sites. Restrooms, water and activity areas are available at some of the picnic areas.
One large picnic pavilion and two smaller ones may be reserved up to 11 months in advance for a rental fee. Unreserved picnic pavilions are free and may be used on a first-come, first-served basis. An additional small picnic pavilion is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fishing: Stream fishing in Great Trough Creek provides a variety of warm- and cold-water fish including trout, smallmouth bass, rock bass, sucker and panfish. In recent years, shad fish netting has become popular each spring when these fish enter tributaries of Raystown Lake to spawn. Lake fishing is available via a short walk along Terrace Mountain Trail to a sheltered cove of Raystown Lake.
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws apply. Complete information on fishing rules and regulations in Pennsylvania is available from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Web site.
Hunting and Firearms: About 100 acres are open to hunting, trapping and the training of dogs during established seasons. Common game species are deer, turkey, grouse and squirrel. Trough Creek State Park adjoins Rothrock State Forest and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lands, which are open for hunting. The gate on Old Forge Road is open during hunting season to give access to forest lands.
Hunting woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog training is only permitted from the day following Labor Day through March 31 in designated hunting areas. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Game Commission rules and regulations apply. Contact the park office for ADA accessible hunting information.
Use extreme caution with firearms at all times. Other visitors use the park during hunting seasons. Firearms and archery equipment used for hunting may be uncased and ready for use only in authorized hunting areas during hunting seasons. In areas not open to hunting or during non-hunting seasons, firearms and archery equipment shall be kept in the owner's vehicle or enclosed trailer. The only exception is that law enforcement officers and individuals with a valid Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms may carry said firearm concealed on their person while they are within the park.
Complete information on hunting rules and regulations in Pennsylvania is available from the Pennsylvania Game Commission Web site.
Hiking: 12 miles of trails
Abbot Run Trail: 0.18 mile, white blazes, more difficult hiking
Balanced Rock Trail: 0.12 mile, green blazes, more difficult hiking
Boulder Trail: 1.05 miles, red blazes, more difficult hiking
Brumbaugh Trail: 2.4 miles, orange blazes, most difficult hiking
Cemetery Trail: 0.28 mile, orange blazes, more difficult hiking
Copperas Rock Trail: 0.43 mile, red blazes, more difficult hiking
Laurel Run Trail: 1.8 miles, green blazes, more difficult hiking
Ledges Trail: 0.91 mile, blue blazes, more difficult hiking
Raven Rock Trail: 0.32 mile, yellow blazes, more difficult hiking
Rhododendron Trail: 0.6 mile, green blazes, more difficult hiking
Terrace Mountain Trail: 29 miles, blue blazes, more difficult hiking
Biking: 3.5 miles of trails
Stay the Night
Camping: 29 sites, all with electricity
Explore camping for more information.
Free Camping for Campground Hosts: one host position in the rustic campground
Trough Creek Lodge: This renovated, historic, two-story, stone home is available for rental year-round. The stone was covered with stucco and scribed to look like brick, a common practice when the home was built.
Originally constructed in the mid-1800s as an ironmaster's home, it has a modern eat-in kitchen, two bathrooms, four bedrooms and central heat. The home has spacious porches, yard areas and sits atop a hill overlooking Paradise Furnace. The lodge is accessible for people with disabilities.
Explore cabins for more information.
Winter Activities
Explore the Winter Report for the current snow and ice depths.
Snowmobiling: The park serves as a trailhead for trails on Rothrock State Forest lands. Parking and restrooms are provided at Pavilion 1 and along Terrace Mountain Road near the campground. A snowmobile trail map is available at the park office.
Environmental Education and Interpretation
The park offers a wide variety of environmental education and interpretive programs. Through hands-on activities, guided walks and evening programs, participants gain appreciation, understanding and develop a sense of stewardship toward natural and cultural resources.
Curriculum-based environmental education programs are available to schools and youth groups. Teacher workshops are available. Group programs must be arranged in advance and may be scheduled by calling the park office. Programs are offered April to November. Contact the park office for more detailed information.
Explore the Calendar of Events for a listing of upcoming events.
Explore environmental education and interpretation for more information.
Access for People with Disabilities
If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit.

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This article was published 25/3/2014 (1241 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
A preliminary hearing is underway for a Winnipeg man accused of crashing a speeding SUV into a hair salon in April, killing a young mother.
Adebola Shoyoye, 34, has pleaded not guilty to charges including criminal negligence causing death, criminal negligence causing bodily harm, dangerous operation causing death and dangerous operation causing bodily harm. None of the allegations has been proven and he is presumed innocent.
A court-ordered ban prevents specific details of the hearing from being published. A provincial court judge must decide if there is sufficient evidence to order Shoyoye to stand trial.
Kendall Wiebe, 27, was killed in the April 2012 crash, while another woman was seriously injured.
Police spent six months investigating before laying charges against Shoyoye, who proclaimed his innocence in an interview with the Free Press.
"I thought they were going to clear me," Shoyoye said. "As God is my witness, I did nothing wrong."
Police said their investigation, which included working with Transport Canada and Chrysler Canada, could find no mechanical problems with the 2012 Jeep Liberty that Shoyoye was driving that day. As a result, they said the only conclusion police were left with was driver error.
There have been widespread reports of Jeep models experiencing unintended acceleration in Canada and the United States over the past few years but subsequent investigations by authorities in both countries found no mechanical defects.
Shoyoye said he had rented the Jeep three days before the accident. On the day of the crash, he had spent the afternoon visiting his mother, who had only recently moved to Winnipeg from Nigeria.
Shoyoye said he was on his way home when the Jeep went out of control.
"I pushed the brake, it would not stop," Shoyoye said. "The police told me that I somehow made a mistake, hit the gas instead of the brake but that's not how it happened. The vehicle would not stop."
Shoyoye said he can't express how he feels over Wiebe's death and the impact that has caused her family and friends.
"I don't understand why God let me live and not her," he said.
Shoyoye came to Winnipeg in 2002. He got his driver's licence in 2005. He said he was a student at the University of Manitoba at the time of the crash, adding he graduated in June 2012 with an undergraduate degree in criminology. He said his goal is to work some day with customs or to return to school to study law.
Steve Cancilla, Wiebe's's common-law husband, said at the time he didn't believe Shoyoye's version of events. Cancilla said there were plenty of opportunities for Shoyoye to stop the Jeep before it hit the hair salon, adding he could have crashed the Jeep into any number of parked cars or empty businesses.
"I think that a load of BS," Cancilla told the Free Press. "That was a brand new car from a rental agency -- there was nothing wrong with it. Any idiot could have figured that out. I just couldn't believe it took them six months."
Wiebe was the mother of the couple's four-year-old daughter, Brynn, and was helping raise Cancilla's nine-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter from a previous relationship.


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What Do You Think Of Olivia Palermo's Three-Piece Wedding Outfit?
I gotta hand it to Olivia Palermo, professional clothes wearer and girl about town — she surprised me with her choice in wedding attire! Olivia married her longtime love, the equally good-looking and stylish Johannes Huebl this weekend, but instead of donning incredibly chic wedding dress, as you might expect, she wore a light cashmere sweater and white shorts with a satin and tulle skirt over top, all by Carolina Herrera. I love the look and think it was perfect for the low-key and small ceremony in Bedford, NY, especially given the rising temperatures. Plus, I think it's cool when brides break the mold and wear something not-so-traditional on the big day. (I've always said I'm going to wear flip-flops to my wedding, not that I'm getting married anytime soon.) But what do you think of Olivia's wedding ensemble? [E! Online]


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Justin Bieber's Hooters Gal Pal Is Still Married
Justin Bieber clearly has a type — big (fake) boobies, brunette, exotic, bikini model or Hooters girl preferred, and a Selena Gomez look-a-like is a plus.
But he's totally flexible when it comes to relationship status.
Old habits die hard for the teen idol, who's once again seeing Hooters hottie Jordan Ozuna, who Celebuzz exclusively told you last year is a married woman.
Well, even after all this time shagging/not shagging the Canadian crooner, she's still got a ring on it, a source tells CB!
"They are legally still married," said the source. "But they haven't lived together in three years."
Our source wants us to know the 22-year-old Las Vegas cocktail waitress is not a two-timing cheater.
"She's not cheating on her husband or a homewrecker. They don't live together and are working things out with a divorce."
And like Biebs, even Ozuna has her type. She loves those bad boys.
Her estranged husband has a criminal rap sheet, CB! has learned, and went to rehab, the source added.
"There are many reasons why she left. She a good girl, works hard and pays her bills."
That is, when she's not taking photos between the sheets in Bieber's bedroom…
Photo: Instagram
Or being goofy in the game room at Dallas Austin's Atlanta pad, where Biebs has been staying NOT renting, according to the uber-music producer, who owns the space age crib: "Ok people have to realize I've known @justinbieber way before he ever made it!! and that house has always been his Atlanta home!" he tweeted.
"Oh yeah it's not my old Atlanta spaceship home I still live there!! @justinbieber is a house guest relax!!"
Photo: Instagram
Lucky for Biebs, this gal pal won't spill the beans like all the others (just give her time), but the romance rumors and headlines are part of the fame-hungry game: "It doesn't really bother me," Ozuna told CB!
Duh, of course, she loves it.
Check out more of Ozuna in the CB! gallery above.


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Currently in the U.S.A we are in a low interest rate environment. This is very advantageous for the American consumer overall, with just a few disadvantages. A few of these advantages and disadvantages will be explained in the next few paragraphs.
What do low interest rates mean for consumers?
Low Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates continue to decline and they are at the lowest levels for the year at 4.84% for a 30 year fixed mortgage. That means if you own your own home already and have good credit, you can consider refinancing to obtain a lower monthly payment. With rates this low, and home values at more affordable prices than they were a few years ago, it's also a good time to purchase a home.
Tapping into home equity at this time is a great way to borrow money at inexpensive rates. Of course, if you take money out of your home it is a good idea to use that money wisely. One of the most prudent decisions would be to pay off higher interest rate debts, like credit cards, to lower your overall monthly payments. This would allow you to free up cash each month to save for the future.
Great Time to Buy a Car
The interest rates to buy a car are much lower than previous years, as well. Some lenders have rates under 4%, this is substantially low and results in lower car payments for people who finance the purchase of their vehicles. Also, car prices have stayed flat with a slight decline over the past year, so getting a good deal should be very possible. Now is a good time to "get more car" for your money, or enjoy lower car payments than ever before.
Great Time to Travel
Lower interest rates help inflation to stay low, therefore, cost of goods and services stay low. One commodity most of us use all the time is gasoline for our cars. Since gas is much cheaper we can save money if we plan to take a vacation by car. Generally speaking, airline costs should stay the same or become cheaper as fuel and other costs should stay low as well. During this low interest rate environment you can enjoy more vacation getaways.
Disadvantage – Low Interest Rates on Savings
We discussed many advantages of low interest as it relates to your personal spending. However, when it comes to saving money, do not expect much of a return on your personal savings account at the bank. Interest rates for savings accounts and 1 year certificate of deposits are still under 1%. If you are familiar with the rule of 72, then you know that it takes a 72% return and your money to compound for it to double in value. So if you had a $1,000 in your savings account, at 1% interest it will take 72 years to have $2,000. That is a very long time. Consider shopping interest rates on checking, savings and certificates of deposit at a local community bank. Most times they offer better returns on your money than the big national banks.
Spend Less and Save More
Overall the low interest rate environment is advantageous to the American consumer. This is a great opportunity to spend less and save more. The trade-off is you earn less interest on your savings. However, saving on goods and savings is much better than seeing your budget suffer from the causes of inflation.


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I've been tasked to switch this page (http://mba.cornell.edu/) ideally to a flexible layout, or at least use media queries to pare down the content for mobile users... as I'm a programmer and not a designer, I'd really appreciate a few pointers... I get the sense I'm better off starting from scratch, but I've had that bad idea before.
Thanks in advance,
I don't think it should be too hard to make that page a little more flexible. The middle content area could be given a % width, for example, and you could set some break points in the CSS with media queries to make things drop when the browser width gets too narrow to fit them site by site. You could also set that header image to width: 100%, so that it would scale with the browser width. But yes, it is easier to do this from scratch. You could use the same design and rebuild it with these points in mind.


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Submitted to: Weed Science Society of America Meeting Abstracts
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 12/1/2003
Publication Date: 2/7/2004
Citation: Hoagland, R.E. 2004. Quinclorac and Quinmeraceffects on pearl millet, hemp sesbania and sicklepod. [Abstract]. Weed Science Society of America. Abstract No. 90. Interpretive Summary:
Technical Abstract: Quinclorac (3,7-dichloro-8-quinolinecarboxylic acid) is a pre- or post-emergence herbicide that controls certain grasses and broadleaf weeds. Quinclorac behaves somewhat differently than typical auxenic compounds and its mechanism of action is not completely understood. Studies examined the effects of quinclorac and its analog, quinmerac (7-chloro-3-methyl-8-quinolinecarboxylic acid), using several bioassays on pearl millet (Panicum glaucum L.), hemp sesbania [Sesbania exaltata (Raf.)], and sicklepod (Senna obtusifolia L.). Etiolated plants (4-day old) or seeds were treated with the chemicals (high purity, technical grade), generally at 2.5 mM. Both herbicides slightly inhibited chlorophyll accumulation in greening cotyledons or leaves, and the quinclorac effect was slightly greater than quinmerac. Etiolated shoot cuttings exposed to herbicide solutions, and dark incubation, showed that quinclorac inhibited elongation by 25% (pearl millet) and 27% (hemp sesbania and sicklepod), after 48 h. Quinmerac inhibition of elongation in hemp sesbania and sicklepod equaled that of quinclorac, but quinmerac did not effect pearl millet elongation. Neither compound altered conductivity (electrolyte leakage) in dark-grown cuttings of pearl millet placed in light for 72 h. However, electrolyte leakage in hemp sesbania and sicklepod segments was 15- and 30-fold greater than in untreated tissue, 48 and 72 h after treatment, respectively. Growth inhibition (organ elongation) also occurred when seeds imbibed the herbicide solutions, and were dark-incubated. Both compounds caused a 40% reduction in pearl millet shoots, but quinclorac reduced elongation by 85% in hemp sesbania and sicklepod after 96 h. Quinmerac reduced elongation 75% and 65% in sesbania and sicklepod, respectively. Both chemicals induced club root formation in hemp sesbania and sicklepod. Results indicate differential activity of these herbicides on these species.


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DETROIT - If you travel Woodward Avenue in and around downtown, then you know the M-1 Rail construction has created some inconvenience and detours.
Fortunately, those commuter hassles will likely be over, as planned, by the end of October.
Meanwhile, some century-old artifacts unearthed Wednesday are reminding Detroiters what once was, and (hopefully) will be again.
As excavators scraped away several inches of aged asphalt, they uncovered the remains of its fondly-remembered predecessor.
"I knew just what it was when I saw it," said Jesse Copeland, as he watched the construction downtown. "I've seen the pictures and what it used to be."
Rails dating to the early 20th century were unearthed and removed. They haven't carried street cars since 1956, or seen the light of day for a half-century, but they still spark memories.
Unlike the People Mover, the last big transit project in the city which was plagued with cost over-runs and delays, M-1 is currently ahead of schedule.
"We're probably twice as fast as any other transit entity that's done a streetcar project or anything like this," said Paul Childs, M-1 Rail's chief operating officer.
The last shipment of new rail for this year will arrive late Wednesday or Thursday. The 80-foot lengths will be welded into 5 to 600 foot strands two weeks from now.
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Joined by three friends at a New York City restaurant, the 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star and the 'Theraflu' rapper reportedly share a plate of fried chicken, waffles and macaroni and cheese.
Romance rumors refuse to leave Kim Kardashian and Kanye West alone. Just one day after the alleged couple went to see "The Hunger Games" together, they were seen going out again for a low-key dinner. Both PEOPLE and Hollywood Life have details of what's going on during the particular outing.
On Thursday, April 5 night, 31-year-old Kardashian and 34-year-old West spent an evening at Cafeteria, a swanky Chelsea restaurant in New York City. Per PEOPLE, they were joined by three friends, including makeup artist Joyce Bonelli, and shared a plate of fried chicken, waffles and macaroni and cheese.
"They entered through a secret door and dined in Cafeteria's brand new [private dining room] to have some privacy," one source informed the magazine. Offering more details, the source dished on, "Kim and Kanye sat together, and she kept taking pictures of him on her cell phone. It was cute. They had fun, but were very low-key."
Another eyewitness spilled to Hollywood Life that Kardashian and West "requested to sit in the private dining area in the back of the restaurant." The observer added, "They made the staff block it off so no other diners could see them. We get a lot of celebs in here, but they were pretty demanding about maintaining their privacy. It was pretty weird since they've been spotted all over NYC together."
While Kardashian came wearing a creme-colored blouse and sky-high black heels, Hollywood Life's source said the reality star "looked pretty plain" for the dinner, noting that "she wasn't all glammed up like she usually is." The source went on to say, "She seemed really comfortable with him. I saw Kim grab his hand when she was leading him to the back area."
Earlier the same day, Kardashian and West were seen smiling at each other the whole time they were together at FAO Schwartz. According to Life & Style, they played a duet of "Heart and Soul" on the toy store's giant piano, browsed children's books and watched the demonstration of a magic trick.
The next day, on Friday, Kardashian stopped by the "Today" show. When asked about the dating rumors, she told host Ann Curry, "I completely respect and understand that you have to ask these questions, but as I've said before, Kanye and I have been friends for years," before adding, "You never know what the future holds or where my life will take me."


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Fairly impressed first timers...: Oasis of the Seas Cruise Review by firemanjacko
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Fairly impressed first timers...
Destination: Eastern Caribbean
Embarkation: Other
This ship is an engineering and design/layout marvel ! Walking thru the royal promenade, it feels like you are walking thru a mall and not sailing on a ship. The embarkation was easy enough, from curbside to the waiting area was no more than about 15 or 20 minutes.
Once on board, we ventured up top to take a few photos and get our bearings and marvel at the size of the Oasis compared to the other ships in port.
Our cabin attendant (Anthony) met us once we checked in to our cabin and helped out right away with some laundry needs (had to have my shirt pressed for our Chefs table dinner that night). He got that done on short notice, much appreciated ! Our cabin was a stateroom with a large balcony, which we More probably didn't need, regular balcony would have sufficed. Cabin space was fine, had room for all our belongings, I also brought along a powerbar to plug into the wall receptacle(hard to get at !) which made it a little easier to plug in our electrical devices/phones etc. Only minor complaint would be having cigarette smoke waft into our cabin occasionally, so we couldn't open the sliding door.
We went on 3 excursions: the Blue lagoon beach break on Nassau, it was alright, maybe a little over priced but it felt good to lay on a beach lounger in the sun !Next stop was St. Thomas for some shopping in the diamond district. Found Charlotte Amalie kind of noisy and overrun with horn honking cabs but the wife found her jewelery so all was not lost lol ! Last port was St. Maarten for a catamaran/snorkeling excursion. Great time, fun crew and lots of laughs with some people we met from Florida.
We ate at four speciality dining restaurants, first night was the Chefs table 5 course wine paired/ tasting menu. Absolutely worth the extra money. Delicious meal presented by the wine sommelier. The chef would also come out to explain how each course was prepared . We sat with some great folks from Florida and had a wonderful opening evening. Next was Giovannis, very good server and excellent meal. We did 150 Central Park which I found kind of pretentious, only memorable part was the 5 salt sampler dish you could sprinkle on the bread. Last night on board we did Chops steakhouse,highly recommended, the whole meal was superb, the filet I had was cooked perfectly and very tender.
Spent three other nights at the main dining room, food was decent enough, server was very engaging and funny, with the desserts being the best part of the meal, Imho.
In an effort to eat "relatively" healthy, we had breakfast and lunch at the Solarium each day. Lots of healthy choices and fresh fruits/salads available.
As far as entertainment, the shows were very well done, the Aqua live theater is a fantastic venue at the back of the ship, the show itself was spectacular. Hairsray was one of my wifes favorites. Comedy club had two good comedians so there are no complaints with the entertainment.
On sea days the pool area was a bit crowded, everyone vying for a lounger in the sun, but we always found room. Lots of servers around to bring drinks.
In a nutshell, we were impressed with size, grandeur and layout of the Oasis. The service was excellent, there is so much to do, we were sad to leave. A great introduction into cruising. Less
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- cgcrangle
- EUA, Homem, 25-30
- Viajante Empolgado
- 11 Avaliações
The owner was great and sat down to find out what we needed to learn about Coron. The rooms fan didn't really blow air and it was a bit stuffy at night. Cleanliness wise, spider webs and dust in the corners and on the shelves, but otherwise clean sheet wise and good bed with mosquito netting. It's a 5-10 minute out of Coron though, taxi is easy to flag down to get into the city.
- Anônimo
- Inglaterra, Casal, 25-30
- Nômade Novato
- 4 Avaliações
If you are looking for tranquility and a home from home, Kaba Kaba is perfect. Kevin, Grace and Alice are extremely friendly and offer great advice on what to see and do! A 5min scooter ride from the town center means the restaurants and dive shops are easily accessible but you don't have all the noise. Would certainly stay again and recommend to friends and family.
- Anônimo
- EUA, Homem, 25-30
- Nômade Novato
- 2 Avaliações
Very good place to stay just a little ways out of town. Motor bike rentals on site or a short walk down the hill to a tricycle cab. Great info on what to do on the island and plenty of tour options! Highly suggest Kaba Kaba for your stay in Coron!
- Anônimo
- Holanda, Homem, 25-30
- Nômade Novato
- 2 Avaliações
We really liked the place. Its a bit far out of Coron town but that gives you a nice and quiet retreat in return. Kevin and his wife are really nice people. Good for a chat, but also when you really need help. One night we got stuck somewhere because of a flat tire on our motorbike. Kevin came on his bike to pick us up and take action. When i ever get back to Coron i would surely go to Kabba Kabba again!
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Steganographia Free
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The word steganography is derived from the greek and can be translated as hidden text. It is a technique that allows to hide a secret message inside a container, such as a digital image. For which at first appearance the container does not raise any suspicion, as it is in effect an image respectively. The strength of steganography is this: the hidden message is there but not seen!
Steganographia is an application that allows you to hide (this is known as encoding) text (in ASCII format) within JPEG images, the most famous and popular web graphic format, and read them later (operation called decoding). The algorithm of Steganographia ensures a certain degree of robustness, ie the message is still decodable even if the image is recompressed (such as occurs for the images published on Facebook or Twitter). Steganographia has 8 different levels of robustness, the first level is less robust and therefore any recompression of the image can damage the hidden message, instead of level 8 is the most robust and more resistant to a recompression of the image. As you might guess the higher the level of robustness used the greater the degradation of the image.
In addition you can further protect the information with an encryption key, so who is in possession of the image to read the hidden message must also be in possession of the key.
With Steganographia you can directly send the image to Facebook, Twitter, attached to an email, or save it in the photo gallery of the device.
It is also possible to set a numeric password that will be required at application launch.
Steganographia is useful to hide and protect sensitive information that you do not want others to read, or you can post pictures in the most popular social networks, and only your friends or acquaintances can read the hidden message, first downloading the image to photo gallery of device and then through the use of Steganographia.
NOTES: as is well known the JPEG format is a lossy compression standard graphic files, which means that, to decrease the size of the image, the pixels less perceptible are eliminated, then be reconstructed not exactly the same in the decompression step. Then the integrity of the message depends both on the type of the image and the level of compression (quality), if the compression is too high (low quality) then also the maximum level of robustness can not be sufficient to preserve the message.
DISCLAIMER: anything that is hidden in an image is done at your own risk and it is your choice, the author of the software can not be held responsible in any way.
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Just because you're on a diet doesn't mean you can't have a burger at your next backyard cookout. Ask for a small, three- to five-ounce patty, which will cost you about 276 calories and 13.5 grams of fat, and then skip the cheese, bacon, and other calorie-rich toppings. Or forgo the burger and choose a small grilled breast of chicken, which sets you back only 142 calories and 3 grams of fat for a boneless, skinless, four-ounce piece.
In comparison, a 4-ounce cheeseburger will cost you 359 calories and 19.8 grams of fat before the bun (and bacon). An 8-ounce grilled sirloin? 392 calories and 16 grams of fat. Then there's the hot dog, which will add 188 calories and 12.7 grams of fat per 2-ounce dog, plus 120 calories and 2 more grams of fat for the bun.


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It has been a busy and productive week in Mirebalais. The Construction Team began building the second floor of the Women's Health Building (Building 1.6), on the recently poured reinforced concrete deck. This will be the future home of the Medical School, Administrative Offices, and Dentistry. They also completed the foundation and began the block walls for Building 4, which includes an area for the Solar Electrical Equipment, the Kitchen and Laundry, and a large Mechanical and Electrical Area.
Extensive work has been done to the electrical systems and this process is moving along quickly and efficiently. The underground conduits for distribution of electricity around the campus have been installed and we have a large team cutting block and fitting boxes and conduit in the walls for electrical switches and outlets.
The drainage work is now in its final stages as special Vetiver Grass is being planted in order to prevent erosion on the steep slopes of the hill and around the drainage canals.
We have ramped up the number of workers on site in the last week. With this comes safety concerns and we have intensified both training in safety practices and the enforcement of safety rules (i.e. the use of hardhats and safety glasses).


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Wednesday, March 17
Democrats and Donuts: 8 a.m., Fire Station 43, 4110 E. Chandler Blvd. "Breakfast with the Issues" welcomes Andrei Cherny, candidate for Arizona State Treasurer, who will discuss the Cherny strategy to turn Arizona's economy around. Free and open to the public, donations accepted. Walk-ins welcome if space permits. RSVP: email@example.com or (480) 706-3741.
Arizona Capitol Museum Lunch Bunch: 12:15 to 1 p.m., first floor museum lounge, 1700 W. Washington St. Celebrate Women's History Month with Heidi Osselaer, author of Winning Their Place, Arizona Women in Politics – 1883-1950. Bring your lunch and enjoy coffee and cookies provided by the Museum Guild. Free admission and parking in Wesley Bolin Plaza at 17th Avenue and Washington. www.lib.az.us/museum/events.cfm or (602) 926-3620.
Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce After Five Evening Mixer: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., AmTrust Bank, 4025 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 33. The Chamber pot is up to $375 - must be present to win. $5 for members, $15 for non-members. (480) 753-7676.
Complimentary wine tasting: 6 p.m., Caffe Boa, 5063 E. Elliot Road. Taste through several exciting wines. All of the tasting wines will be available by the bottle at half price. Tastings take place first and third Wednesdays. www.caffeboa.com.
Women and Heart Disease: 7 to 8 p.m., Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA, 1030 E. Liberty Lane. Presented by Agnes Oblas, nurse practitioner at New Paths to Healthcare, LLC. Free. Registration: (602) 405-6320.
Thursday, March 18
Streator, Ill., Reunion: 11 a.m., Desert Breeze Park, 660 N. Desert Breeze Blvd., Chandler. Anyone with a Streator connection is welcome. Participants are asked to bring their own beverage, table service and a covered dish to pass. $1 cover charge for park rental expenses. Games and prizes. Rosemary, (480) 345-6537, email@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Land Records and Genealogical Research: noon, Polly Rosenbaum History and Archives Building, 1901 W. Madison St. The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records continues its series of Lunchtime Family History Lessons. Space is limited and registration is required in advance by going to www.lib.az.us, click the link to "Other Resources", then click on "Genealogy Online Registration.
East Valley's - Be There meeting: 6 p.m., The Grace Inn, 10831 S. 51st St. www.evbtvpweb.com.
Friday, March 19
Ashton / La Aroma Cigar Tasting: 3 to 7 p.m., Tinder Box, 4611 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 106. (480) 961-7777 or www.totalcigars.com.
"Wings to Fly" culinary event: 5:30 to 8 p.m., The Phoenician Resort, 6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale. The "Beautifully Paired" affair offers savory food and beverage pairings along with a benefit auction and raffle. The menu features wines, spirits, beers and non-alcoholic beverages with masterly crafted libations to give guests a one-of-a-kind culinary and learning experience. Proceeds benefit Wings to Fly, a teen girls charity. Tickets are $75 per person or $100 per pair in advance or $85 per person or $120 for a pair at the door. (602) 286-0313 or www.wingstofly.info.
Saturday, March 20
Spring Plant Sale: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway. Garden volunteers, horticulturists and professional landscape designers will be on hand to answer questions, assist in plant selections and offer advice. Purchase pottery and other garden accessories from specialty retailers and visit the Farmer's Market. No admission fee to enter the plant sale. www.dbg.org or (480) 941-1225.
East Valley Democratic Breakfast Club: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Denny's Restaurant, 4403 S. Rural Road, Tempe. (480) 993-8799.
GOP Congressional Candidate Forum: 10 a.m., Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 S. 48th St. Hear from the candidates who are running for Congress in your neighborhood. www.ld20gop.com.
Peter Rabbit costume event: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Brilliant Sky Toys & Books, 4929 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 401. Hop on over for a fun day with Peter Rabbit. Lots of fun activities and story times are planned for the kids, and there may even be live bunnies. Free. (480) 785-8697. Easter portraits will be available with the Easter Bunny from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 21 by reservation only to (480) 785-8697.
Basketball Jam Session: 11 a.m., Pecos Community Center, 17010 S. 48th St. The skills competition is for ages 5 and up and will feature an iHoops Skills Challenge (all ages), Basketball "Bump-Out" (ages five to 15) and 3-Point Shooting (ages 16 and up). Prizes will be awarded for the age divisions (five to seven, eight to nine, 10 to 12, 13 to 15 and 16+) and overall winners. Registration is $8 per participant, and all participants will get a T-shirt and a hot dog lunch. To register, visit www.phoenix.gov/parks/registration (course code is 63923). (602) 534-5238.
Wild Wing Rehabilitation presentation: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., The CoffeeBuzz, 4804 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 110. Learn what you can do when you find an orphaned or injured bird. firstname.lastname@example.com.
Kurt Warner autograph signing: 11 a.m. to noon, Paradise Valley Mall (former Old Navy store), 4568 E. Cactus Road. Proceeds benefit Foundation fundraising efforts. Free admission. Autograph fee is $89 to $109, depending on the item autographed. Collectors and fans may bring their own item to be autographed or items will be on sale at the event.
Tuesday, March 23
Arizona Community Listening Session: noon to 1:30 p.m. today or 6 to 8 p.m. March 31, 4341 E. Broadway Road. The Arizona Community Listening Sessions are an undertaking of the Arizona Cooperative Extension, the outreach arm of The University of Arizona. Arizonans will be invited to identify, discuss and define their community's current and future water issues. RSVPs encouraged to Nancy at email@example.com or (602) 827-8200 ext. 335.
Ahwatukee Republican Women: 6:30 p.m. networking and socializing, 7 p.m. general meeting, Grace Inn, 10831 S. 51st St. Loraine, (480) 460-7101.
Wednesday, March 24
Ahwatukee Chat, Chew and Chocolate Signature Event: 6 to 9 p.m., Pomegranate Cafe, 4025 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 28 (next to Trader Joe's). Lenay from Kamalah Tribal Dance Company, a Phoenix-based American Tribal Style Bellydance troupe, will demonstrate and talk about the history of bellydancing and how the moves are empowering to women. Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door, includes light meal, wine, chocolate and friends. Come with friend and the cost is two for $36. Registration: www.ahwatukeeccc.com, Liz at firstname.lastname@example.com or (602) 881-8401. When you register, $1 will go to the YWCA to send a girl to camp.
Cheer tryout prep clinics: 7 to 8:30 p.m. today and March 31, Arizona Allstars, 7425 S. Harl Ave., Suite 3, Tempe. Athletes will work on polishing, performing, selling themselves, enhancing their skills and showing their best selves at tryouts. Mock tryouts are conducted at the end of the clinic. You do not need to be a member of the gym to participate, and the cost is $20 per class. Registration: (480) 831-1105 or www.azallstars.com.
Thursday, March 25
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers): 9 a.m., Foothills Baptist Church, 15450 S. 21st St. Free child care for ages 0 to 5. Meetings are second and fourth Thursdays. Jennifer, (480) 759-2118, ext. 205.
Spanish Story Time: 10 to 10:45 a.m. today, 11 to 11:45 a.m. March 27, Brilliant Sky Toys & Books, 4929 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 401. Learn some of the basic words presented in the fun books Miss Martha reads. She may even have a special craft on-hand. Free. (480) 785-8697.
Friday, March 26
Agave on the Rocks: 6 p.m., Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway. Comprised of gourmet cuisine prepared by renowned Valley restaurants and caterers, hot music and scrumptious margaritas, this event is not your ordinary Garden party! Must be 21 or older, no children admitted. Tickets must be purchased in advance. www.dbg.org or (480) 481-8188.
Arizona Society of Astrologers meeting: 7 to 9:30 p.m., Scottsdale Granite Reef Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road. Ray Merriman will speak on "The Economy and 2010 Predictions." www.asastrologers.org or Kay, (480) 802-4357.
Saturday, March 27
Ahwatukee Lions Club Annual Pancake Breakfast: 7 to 11 a.m., Grace Inn Tent, 10831 S. 51st St. Features all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. A Mobile Eye Unit will offer free vision screenings and a free raffle will take place all morning. $5 for adults, $3 for children.
Arizona Beta Sigma Phis Against Domestic Abuse 11th annual "Share the Magic" Luncheon: 10:30 a.m. silent auction, lunch and fashion show at noon, Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, 7677 N. 16th St. Fashions provided by The Dress Barn. $45. Proceeds benefit Faith House in Glendale and My Sister's Place in Chandler. Tickets, sponsorships, donations: Shirley, (602) 626-7819 or www.sharethemagicada.org.
Teen Art Reception: 2 to 3:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Entries from the library's teen art and photography contest will be on display, contest prizes will be announced and refreshments will be served. Free and open to everyone.
Tuesday, March 30
Art Show and Bake Sale Fundraiser: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m., Disability Empowerment Center, 5025 E. Washington St. The event, presented by the Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association, focuses on the works of disabled
artists and also features baked goods, live music and prize drawings. Artwork will be for sale, and proceeds will support vital peer mentoring programs and outreach. (602) 507-4209, email@example.com or www.azspinal.org.
Thursday, April 1
Republican Professionals of Phoenix: 6 to 8 p.m. Group meets first Thursdays. Free. RSVP: www.phxrp.com.
Saturday, April 3
Family Easter Celebration: 9 a.m. to noon, Snedigar Sportsplex, 4500 S. Alma School Road, Chandler. Easter Egg Scrambles start at 10:30 a.m. for children up to nine years old. Family Easter Basket giveaway at 11:30 a.m. Also information booths, interactive games and performances. Free; nominal charges for some activities and photos with the Easter Bunny. (480) 782-2735.
Sunday, April 4
Easter Champagne Brunch: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Ko'Sin Restaurant, Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa, 5594 W. Wild Horse Blvd., Chandler. Indoor or outdoor seating, includes complimentary champagne and a visit from the Easter Bunny. $70 per adult, $63 for seniors, $35 for children 12 years and under, free for children four and under. Reservations required: (602) 385-5726.
Wednesday, April 7
Ahwatukee Chat, Chew and Chocolate morning coffee: 9 a.m. All women are invited to start the morning off with friends, fun and inspiration. Free. No need to register, just show up to sip and chat. www.chatchewandchocolate.com/ahwatukee/ or Liz, email@example.com or (602) 881-8401.
Sonoran Sunset Series: 6 to 7 p.m., Environmental Education Center, northeast corner of Lindsay and Chandler Heights roads. Step's Junk Funk band merges percussion and movement arts, making music with found and recycled objects. Junk Funk gives new life and a performance career to items that otherwise would end up in the trash. S'mores, hot chocolate and other beverages will be available for a small fee. Free admission. (480) 782-2890 or www.chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis.
Thursday, April 8
Weeders Garden Club: today the group will tour the Mesa Community College Rose Gardens. Elinor, (480) 759-3335 or Delia, (480) 786-4973.
Girls' Night Out Ahwatukee: 3 to 9 p.m. at participating businesses throughout Ahwatukee Foothills and surrounding area. Great deals on haircuts, eyebrow waxes, tanning, drinks, food and more. Free to participate. Join mailing list at www.tukeegirlsnightout.com. Anne, (480) 239-8788 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Saturday, April 10
Church Parking Lot Sale: 7 to 11:30 a.m., Friendship Community Church Main Parking Lot, 9807 S. 48th St. Proceeds will benefit the annual mission project in Nogales, Mexico, and the student ministry. If you have any items you would like to donate, contact Travis at (480) 598-1922 or firstname.lastname@example.com. All donated items are tax deductible.
Exploring Ourselves and Our Relationships With Others: 2 to 5 p.m., Chandler Sunset Library, 4930 W. Ray Road, Chandler. Oscar Crawford and Bonnie Crawford will present best practices for individual and organizational relationship development and discuss the effect of humor across the spectrum of a diverse community. Free. RSVP: (480) 553-1905 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Sunday, April 11
Laurie's Laughoholic Club: 2 to 3 p.m. second Sundays, Fire Station 43, Community Room, 4110 E. Chandler Blvd. Practice laughter yoga and laugh for the body, spirit and mind. Everyone can do it - the benefits of laughing are enormous for both our mental and physical well-being. Affiliated with www.worldlaughtertour.com. Laurie, email@example.com or (480) 540-4776.
Tuesday, April 13
"The Stand" seminar: 6 to 9:30 p.m., Biltmore Resort, 2400 E. Missouri Ave. Co-founded and hosted by renowned public speakers and life coaches Mike Lindstrom and Justin Fatica, the event benefits the Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation. This motivating integrity-driven event presents a straight-forward approach to empowering individuals to stand up and reach out to others in their lives. www.thestandnow.com.
Wednesday, April 14
Foothills Women's Club: 7 to 9 p.m. second Wednesdays September to May, Club West Golf Course Clubhouse, 16400 S. 14th Ave. Guests and new members are invited for fun and friendship. Jacque, firstname.lastname@example.com.
Friday, April 16
Montecristo / Romeo Cigar Tasting: 3 to 7 p.m., Tinder Box, 4611 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 106. (480) 961-7777 or www.totalcigars.com.
Tuesday, April 20
James O. Schroeder American Legion Post 55 meeting: 7 p.m., Navajo Room, Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd. The Ladies Auxiliary will serve refreshments following the meeting.
Friday, April 21
Arizona Capitol Museum Lunch Bunch: 12:15 to 1 p.m., first floor Museum Lounge, 1700 W. Washington St. Topic: "From Cowboys to Cavalrymen, Rough Riders of the Arizona Territory." Bring your lunch and enjoy coffee and cookies provided by the Museum Guild. Free admission and parking in Wesley Bolin Plaza at 17th Avenue and Washington. www.lib.az.us/museum/events.cfm or (602) 926-3620.
Saturday, April 24
Dinner on the Desert: 6 p.m., Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway. Includes a signature cocktail and final glance at the Allan Houser: Tradition to Abstraction exhibit; hors d'oeuvres and bidding on plants, pots and garden art; a Native-American inspired dinner; and entertainment and dancing under the stars. Proceeds support the Garden's mission. Tickets start at $500, and space is limited. Reservations: Esther, (480) 481-8182.
Wednesday, April 28
Hero Day: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Applause Full Service Salon, 7246 E. First Street, Scottsdale. All Maricopa County Police, Fire, Sheriff Department and EMT employees, including all administrative and ancillary employees, will receive complimentary haircuts and styles, manicures, chair massages and facial waxing. Free food from area restaurants. Suzanne, (480) 330-5228.
Spring Fishing Frenzy: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Papago Park , 625 N. Galvin Parkway. Bring the family out for a fun-filled evening of fishing under the light of the full moon with Papago Park Rangers. Participants will receive instruction and guidance on basic angling techniques used for fishing urban waters. Fishing poles, tackle and bait will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. $10. Discounts applied at registration - $3 for Recreation Card holders and 25% for Phoenix residents. Register online using class number 62706 at www.phoenix.gov/parks, click classes & programs.
Saturday, May 1
Cinco de Mayo Celebration and Chihuahua Races: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Downtown Library Courtyard, 22 S. Delaware St. The event honors the Hispanic community's contributions to the City of Chandler. Features Chihuahua races, the crowning of the King and Queen Chihuahua, music and entertainment. Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase. Alberto, (480) 206-2292.
Saturday, May 8
Golfin' in the Desert: 7:30 a.m. shotgun start, Arizona State University Karsten Golf Course, 1125 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe. Hosted by Desert Botanical Garden volunteers, the fun day of golf will support Title I schools. $100 per person, includes golf, cart fees and lunch. Registration: www.dbg.org/golftournament or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Sunday, May 9
Mother's Day Lunch and Concert With Estéban: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway. Two concerts are offered: the 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. show features Esteban in concert with a delicious catered brunch (table seating only) for $85; the 4 to 6 p.m. show features Esteban in an intimate concert setting (auditorium style seating only) for $50. Space is limited. Reservations: www.dbg.org or (480) 481-8188.
Thursday, May 13
Weeders Garden Club: Cottonwood Country Club, 25630 S. Brentwood Drive, Sun Lakes. Elinor, (480) 759-3335 or Delia, (480) 786-4973.
Friday, May 14
CAO Tasting: 3 to 7 p.m., Tinder Box, 4611 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 106. (480) 961-7777 or www.totalcigars.com.
Monday, May 17
American Solar Energy Society hosts SOLAR 2010 – the National Solar Conference: today to Saturday, Phoenix Convention Center, 111 North Third St. Includes sessions on technology, buildings, policy, professional education, workforce development and consumer education. Also features a renewable energy products and services trade show. Many sessions will offer continuing education credits for architects, installers and engineers. www.solar2010.org.
Saturday, May 22
Star Party: 7 to 10 p.m., Veterans Oasis Park, northeast corner of Lindsay and Chandler Heights roads, Chandler. Members of the East Valley Astronomy Club will bring telescopes for visitors to explore Arizona's night sky. An astronomy presentation will take place 7 to 8 p.m. inside the Environmental Education Center, with telescope viewing outside at the east end of the parking lot from 8 to 10 p.m. Free; a $5 donation is requested for the presentation. www.chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis or (480) 782-2890.
Thursday, June 17
Brickhouse Cigar Tasting: 3 to 7 p.m., Tinder Box, 4611 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 106. (480) 961-7777 or www.totalcigars.com.
Wednesday, June 30
Givers Day: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Applause Full Service Salon, 7246 E. First Street, Scottsdale. All Maricopa County volunteers from any walk of life (Hospice, Red Cross, etc.) will receive complimentary haircuts and styles, manicures, chair massages and facial waxing. Free food from area restaurants. Suzanne, (480) 330-5228.
Tuesday, Aug. 31
Angel Day: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Applause Full Service Salon, 7246 E. First Street, Scottsdale. All Maricopa County medical personnel from hospitals, nursing homes, etc., will receive complimentary haircuts and styles, manicures, chair massages and facial waxing. Free food from area restaurants. Suzanne, (480) 330-5228.
Friday, Sept. 24
Biergarten: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway. The beer tasting event fuses old world charm with a modern flair in a spectacular outdoor setting. For the refined beer connoisseur, this event offers craft and domestic brews to sample and authentic German fare prepared by Atlasta Catering & Event Concepts. All beer sampled will be available for purchase. $70 for members, $75 for non-members. www.dbg.org or (480) 481-8188.
Thursday, Oct. 21
The Great Pumpkin Festival: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today to Sunday, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway. Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch, where children ages 12 and under may choose their own free pumpkin. Children will enjoy face painting, the Amazing Bale Maze, balloon artistry, pumpkin decorating and carving demonstrations and more. Fabulous Food will offer a baked goods and fall harvest market, where visitors can purchase fresh produce such as unique pumpkins, gourds and chili ristras. Festival is included with paid Garden admission. www.dbg.org or (480) 481-8188.
Saturday, Oct. 30
Dia De Los Muertos Celebration: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and tomorrow, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway. The colorful Mexican and Native tradition honors and celebrates departed loved ones in a festival setting. Enjoy entertainment that will bring the history of this holiday to life with song, dance and storytelling. www.dbg.org or (480) 481-8188.
Saturday, Nov. 6
Native American Recognition Days: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and tomorrow, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway. The festival is dedicated to Native American culture. www.dbg.org or (480) 481-8188.
Saturday, Nov. 13
Chiles & Chocolate Festival: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and tomorrow, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway. Delight your taste buds at this culinary festival with flavors both spicy and sweet. Celebrate the unique taste of the Southwest as you meander through a breezy open air market while enjoying cooking demonstrations and entertainment. All products available for purchase from local vendors. www.dbg.org or (480) 481-8188.
Thursday, Dec. 2
Las Noches de las Luminarias: 5:30 to 9:30 pm. various days today through Dec. 30, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway. Thousands of hand-lit luminarias provide a warm and inviting setting to spend a cheerful holiday evening. More than 10 musical acts provide the musical backdrop and strategically located fire pits provide warming stations or romantic settings. Food, wine, cocoa, cider and other non-alcoholic beverages available. Tickets: $20 for adults, $10 for children (members); $25 for adults, $12.50 for children (non-members). Children two and under are admitted free. www.dbg.org or (480) 481-8188.


text: NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Even though New York Community Bancorp's ( NYB) share price has risen 57% over the past year, its well-supported dividend payout, rising earnings and strong asset quality makes this an excellent stock for long-term investors. New York Community's shares have a 5.91% dividend yield, based Friday's closing price of 16.93 and a quarterly payout of 25 cents. While there was some concern among investors and analysts over a year ago that the company's dividend wasn't well supported, the company's earnings improvement - springing in part from its government-assisted acquisition of deposits and some assets from AmTrust Bank after its failure in December 2009 - has taken care of that problem. The company was featured among TheStreet's 10 Banks With Real Earnings Improvement , which homed-in on holding companies with improved earnings irrespective of the reserve releases that have driven earnings increases for most large banks over the past two quarters. As discussed in a profile of the company as part of TheStreet's Best In Class series, New York Community Bank's traditional focus is on making multifamily loans in the New York City area, concentrating on apartment buildings that are either rent-stabilized or rent-controlled. This particular market niche has led to a remarkably stable track record for minimal loan losses over the years. Another interesting quality of New York Community is that its board of directors is actively involved in assessing the properties collateralizing the company's larger loans. This is not the norm for bank boards, as evidenced by so many regulatory orders handed down through the credit crisis. Through the credit crisis, New York Community's annualized ratio of net charge-offs to average loans has remained quite low, peaking at 0.26% during the second quarter, compared to the national aggregate net charge-off ratio of 2.64% reported by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. New York Community earned $135.6 million, or 31 cents a share, during the third quarter, increasing from $98.6 million, 28 cents a share, during the third quarter of 2009. The biggest year-over-year improvement was new mortgage banking fee income of reflecting $76.5 million in mortgage banking income.


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Morgan Stanley changes opinion on Sands China
August 11, 2014 7:05 PM
by Ray Poirier
Analysts look to two different gambling segments when considering the impact of a slowdown in Macau. The first is the obvious VIP market that involves the high-rollers who are guided to Macau from mainland China by licensed tour groups. The second has been dubbed the "mass market" crowd.
Obviously, low numbers in June, said analysts, were caused by fewer VIP groups because so many high-stakes gamblers preferred to stay in China during the World Soccer Cup.
But, also affected, was the mass market, which also felt the impact of fewer numbers.
Because of this, Morgan Stanley analysts, who have for months touted Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) as a Macau investment, have changed their opinions. They now say Sands China, a subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands that operate the most casinos and hotels in Macau, is "no longer a best idea."
"The recent slowdown in mass segment," they said in a recent note, "rise in staff costs due to labor shortage that will continue for some time, stalled construction of Parisian (next Cotai project) and general investor sentiment may keep stock price in a tight range or lower in the very near term."
Shares in LVS plummeted in value last week.
Ray Poirier is the longtime executive editor at GamingToday.
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Carnival Conquest - Western Caribbean: Carnival Conquest Cruise Review by JerryK13
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Carnival Conquest - Western Caribbean
Destination: Western Caribbean
Embarkation: Galveston
My sister and parents drove from Fort Worth to San Antonio Saturday to attend my daughter's HS graduation and then we drove 2 vehicles for a short 4 hour drive to Galveston Sunday morning, arriving before noon. I had prepaid online for 2 slots at Lighthouse Parking which saved $10 for the week. They loaded our 11 bags and 7 people and dropped us at the terminal where we easily found a porter to take our bags inside while we started More the security and checkin process which took about an hour. Almost all Carnival cruisers use the FunPass checkin and we were no exception. We heard comments about the FunPass line being longer, but it did move faster. After getting to the parking lot around 12:30 pm, we were onboard the ship by 1:45 pm.
Upon boarding, my parents received a tour from my kids who had cruised on the Conquest with us twice before. This allowed my wife and I time to put up graduation decorations in my daughter's room which she shared with my sister. Also, we had arranged for a dozen roses to be in my parent's room using the Bon Voyage services offered on the Carnival website. The roses were in their room on the 1st day as requested and were beautiful. We had 3 balcony rooms next to each other on the forward starboard side. We asked for the dividers between our room to be opened but were told it was only allowed on port days. And in fact, during the 3 port days the divider was open as promised. Then while we were at dinner on the 3rd port day, they were closed again for the final sea day back to Galveston. I inquired at the Purser's Desk about the reason for the "port day rule" regarding the balcony dividers but all I got was a shrug along with "I'm not really sure why, but it is orders from the bridge". Well, it's hard to question "orders from the bridge" so I gave up. But I'd really like to hear the real reason someday. Since I learned so many cool things and answers on cruisecritic.com, perhaps I'll find the answer to this one on here too!
The two sea days were mostly sunny and very warm. The waves on the 2nd day picked up some (4 foot) and although it was noticed it didn't really affect anyone that I heard about. We've cruised the Western Caribbean for a week each June for the last 4 years, usually in the mid June, and this year the first week of June. Every year we've been blessed by mostly sunny skies and relatively calm seas. While it may cost more to cruise in early June, the benefit of good weather seems worth it.
For our stay in Montego Bay, Jamaica, we took the group to the Sunset Beach Resort. Having learned all about it on cruisecritic.com last year and found it be MARVELOUS we shared it the whole family. As a result, I believe my parents may move to Jamaica or at least fly there to spend more time at the Sunset Beach Resort. Nobody wanted to leave. There is lots of info about this Montego Bay hotspot elsewhere, so I won't go into the details about Sunset beach but everyone had a REALLY great time here.
For excursions in Grand Cayman, we couldn't decide on what to do and by the time we did on the 2nd sea day, most excursions were sold out. My parents did get a Grand Cayman Island tour which took them around the island with stops at the Turtle Farm, rum factory, and Hell. The rest of us took a tender around 9:30 am along with a plan to find a tour being offered by "independents" from the pier. We settled on a Stingray and Snorkel tour after negotiating a $10 pp discount from their usual $40 pp and were quickly on our way to the sand bar. We had all done a stingray tour via cruiseline before so knew what to expect. This tour was so much better! There were only 18 of us on a boat that could carry about 50 so we got much more attention from the guides than in past. We were also carrying David Evans along for the tour that day. He is a pro Surfer who travels the world but he's also a photographer. He took pics of each person interacting with the stingrays with the help of the tour guide and then had them available on a laptop on the ride back that we could purchase on a CD. Having as much time with the guide and the stingrays that we wanted and great professional photos too was awesome! After about 45 minutes with the rays, we motored about 5 minutes away for some snorkeling. On the trip to the sandbar, one of the guides had fished off the back of the boat and caught a small (~18-24") Barracuda. He let one of the younger kids reel it in which was a real delight to watch! While we snorkeled, he cut the barracuda into small pieces and used them to attract fish. The snorkeling would have been good without this, but was even better after this. I know there is much discussion about the wisdom of taking an excursion outside of what's offered by the cruiselines, but in our case it sure worked out great! In Cozumel my parents weren't really interested in a water activity or climbing thousands of steps at the ruins, so we booked them a Mexican Folklore dancing show and shopping tour. The rest of us did a power snorkel with radio excursion. The Conquest began docking at the new terminal 6 weeks ago, so it's only a few minute walk down the pier to the gathering area for tours. Our power snorkeling was at 10:00 am and my parents was at 11:00 am so we all got off the ship about 9:30 am since they wanted to look around the area a little before their tour. Power snorkelers use a small machine (looks like a short stubby torpedo) that you hold onto while it pulls you through the water at speeds up to a whopping 3 mph! The "radio" portion of this tour is music and messages you hear through the snorkel mouthpiece. My son and I could not hear anything through ours at the beginning so the guide messed with them and gave them back to us twice but we still couldn't hear anything. As we were getting left behind by the rest of the group we decided to just go on without the music and messages so I can't really address that aspect of the tour other than to say others said it was cool :-( After the big hurricane that damaged Cozumel so badly, snorkeling off the shore isn't what it used to be. Still, we did get to see a group of large starfish and other small fish, just no coral to speak of. But any day of snorkeling in Cozumel is better than any day of work in the office! The plan was to return to the ship afterwards to meet my parents for lunch and then do some shopping, but we found a note on our door from them that their excursion had been cancelled (supposedly the night before although we hadn't been told) so they had already done some shopping and had decided to spend a quiet afternoon on the ship. Although the cost for the excursion was refunded on my card we still don't know why it was cancelled or why we weren't told beforehand as they said we should have been.
The new cruise director on the Conquest, Mark Price, is really good. We attended the newlywed not-so-newlywed game hosted by him on the second day and my parents ended up being the not-so-newlywed couple on stage. My mother sometimes has difficulty hearing, especially amplified sound with lots of background noise, but he did good job of helping her while keeping the crowd roaring with laughter during the whole show. For the remainder of the cruise people frequently told my parents, who were now celebrities, they loved the show and everyone thought they were the best. For participating, the CD gave each couple a bottle of champagne and since the show was "sponsored" by the art gallery, they each received a coupon for a free (not including a $35 shipping fee) $650 piece of art. Now that sounds good, but the rest of the story isn't. According to the coupon, they were to present themselves in the art gallery on Wed between 7:00-9:00 pm to choose between 5 pieces of art. But on Wed, they were told by a gallery person they had other business to attend to that evening so they needed to come back on Friday between 7:00-9:00 pm. On Friday, a little after 7:00pm they were in the gallery along with the young newlywed couple to receive their artwork prize. One gallery person told them "Natalie takes care of this promotion" and she will be with them shortly (she was busy with a client). 30 minutes later my parents were shown a card with 3 pieces of art and asked which they liked. The newlywed couple said they thought there were 5 to choose from, not 3, but were told "the others are already gone". We asked how that could be since we just got here, but she didn't answer and went back to her desk. The other gallery person said "actually, the coupon is wrong. We used to have 5 to choose from but the company only allows us to offer these 3 now. Sorry about the confusion but there is nothing we can do since the company hasn't sent us updated coupons". What a crock! Give me 30 seconds and I'll make them a new coupon... The young newlywed couple was clearly upset and at the suggestion by the gallery person that the 3 pictures were all very nice told him he wouldn't let someone pay him $35 to put any of them in his house and they left. My parents pretty much felt the same way and also left with nothing. Did they pass up a free $650 piece of art? Maybe, but probably not as all looked worth less than the $35 shipping charge. In any case, the way this "promotion" is handled is terrible. My parents would have been really happy with the cheap plastic gold "ship on a stick" that other contestants in ship activities receive during the week. Instead, for their help to Carnival that was inarguably the best and most popular show during the week, all they got was the shaft. On my comment card at the end of the cruise, I requested Carnival contact me to discuss this, but I doubt they will. Getting around the ship is piece of cake for us after 3 cruises on the Conquest, but I understand it is confusing for newbies since you can't go from one end of the ship to the other on a few important decks. The Lido deck (9) and the Promenade (5) will get you to most places. The buffet (a very important place) and restaurants are on deck 9 (Lido). Deck 5 (Promenade) has the casino, several lounges and the upper balcony of the main theater, Toulouse La Trec, which is actually on decks 3, 4, and 5 at stern (front). The two dining rooms are on decks 3 and 4 (Monet DR is aft and the Renoir DR is in the center). Both have a main and late sitting. We were in the Monet for main sitting at 5:45pm. A little rushed to dinner on the 2nd formal night (Thur) after departing Grand Cayman at 4:00 pm but not really a problem.
All food was excellent. Yes, sometimes the entrees weren't steaming hot but still warm and still delicious. They do a great job feeding great food to 3,000 or so people within a few hours. Our waiters, Raymond and Ranier, were great and dinner was always an enjoyable time. We were seated with a retired teacher from NJ and her TX grandson celebrating his graduation from 8th grade and we really enjoyed talking with them each evening. We were usually done with dinner by 7:15-7:30 pm which was ample time to make the evening show at 8:30 or somedays at 10:30 pm.
The evening entertainment was also very good. The blues singer, ventriloquist, juggler, and carnival singers/dancers were outstanding. Although we've seen the Vegas/Broadway shows, Formidable (Mon) and Point & Click (Thur), performed by the Carnival Dancers for the last 2 years, they've changed them enough that we were still entertained. However, this was also our 3rd time to see the magician, Deja, and have decided she is tired or we're tired of her. Especially her plea at the beginning of her every show for more applause just because she is a female magician. She seems more like a worn out magician, but that might be harsh. Her magic tricks aren't bad, but after 3 years of the same show on the Conquest we're probably just ready for someone different.
Debarkation was ok. No matter what process is used it's just tough to get off that ship after a week of fun in the sun and round the clock pampering! Although the new self-assist option where you take your bags off the ship yourself seemed fairly popular, we elected the old fashioned method of letting Carnival handle the bags for us while we enjoyed a leisurely breakfast on the Lido one more time while waiting for our deck to be called for debarking after all the self-assist passengers had left. The ship docked a little early (6:40 am) with the debarkation process starting shortly after 7:00 am. About 10:15 our deck was called and we had to leave. We gathered our bags in the terminal, got a porter, cleared customs, rode the shuttle bus to Lighthouse Parking and were on the road home by 11:00 am.
We will certainly cruise Carnival again, but unless they bring another ship to Galveston or change the itinerary for the Conquest to visit some different ports, we may try the RCCL Rhapsody of the Seas out of Galveston next time. Not because of anything that is wrong with the Conquest or Carnival (except the Art Gallery :-) but just because we've been to the same western Caribbean 4 times now, and 3 of cruises were on the Conquest so we're ready for something different. Conquest is a beautiful ship with great crew and has something for everyone. Happy to answer questions about the Conquest as we lots about her after 3 cruises (except why the balcony dividers can only be opened on port days :-) Less
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SAND SPRINGS, Ky. (AP) - Police raided an Eastern Kentucky animal shelter and found more than 115 dogs starving, disease infected and at least 40 of them dead or dying.
Officers said the dogs found Tuesday suffered all manner of abuse, including starvation, untreated disease and wounds inflicted by other dogs.
Timothy Foust, 32, and Shawn Embs, 18, were each charged with 117 counts each of animal cruelty. A 13-year-old boy who was living inside the home was put into state custody
Jackson County Sheriff Ted Fee said he plans to charge Foust's wife, Aimee Robbins-Foust, on the same counts, but she was at the hospital Tuesday with a sick child, so she will be allowed to surrender to police.
The shelter is known as Animal Assist. It is in a house with outside kennels in Sand Springs, north of McKee.
Authorities say some dogs may have to be euthanized because of their poor condition, while other may be put up for adoption.
Right now the Gray Hawk Animal Clinic is in desperate need of supplies to care for the dogs and they say you can make a donation to the Gray Hawk Animal Clinic, PO Box 387 Mckee, KY 40434.
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This method potentially purifies the target protein away from MBP and the protease, but also provides an additional purification step for removing trace contaminants. A disadvantage is that occasionally the peak containing the protein of interest overlaps with MBP or the protease, resulting in poor separation. The procedure is written for quantities < 25 mg, and can be scaled up for larger amounts. The procedure calls for an anion exchange column such as the HiTrap Q FF (GE Life Sciences #17-5156-01).
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5. Start a gradient of 25 mM NaCl to 500 mM NaCl (25 ml each) in 20 mM Tris-HCl, pH 8.0 (Figure 3). Collect 1 ml fractions.
6. Determine which fractions contain protein by measuring A280, or by the Bradford method. The MBP elutes as a sharp peak at 100–150 mM NaCl. Factor Xa elutes at about 400 mM NaCl. The target protein may flow through the column, or it may elute during the gradient. Electrophorese the relevant fractions on an SDS-PAGE gel (12). Pool the fractions containing the target protein free of MBP and concentrate as desired.
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Dave DiMeo (search) boarded a commuter train for New York on Friday with his wife and two daughters, determined not to let worries about the train bombings in Spain ruin the family's weekend getaway.
"Because of the security measures in this country, I feel very safe traveling wherever I go," said DiMeo, gesturing toward a police officer. "We need to show we're visible with our security. That in itself will deter the riffraff."
Amtrak and regional and municipal rail systems around the country increased security Friday after the terrorist bombings in Madrid that killed nearly 200 people.
Some railroad passengers said they had faith that U.S. security measures would keep them safe. Others were worried. And some had a fatalistic outlook.
"I don't think the extra security does any good, but they have to do it," said Barbara Bates of Brewster, N.Y., at New York's Grand Central Terminal (search). "If someone is determined to blow up the station, there isn't much you can do."
In the New York metropolitan area, officers and bomb-sniffing dogs patrolled subway and train stations.
Connecticut train station workers and police kept watch for loiterers, unattended bags and illegally parked cars, especially in loading zones. Maintenance workers were told to remove trash bins or empty them more often.
"We clearly are focusing, as you would expect us to do, even more resources on the New York City subway system," Mayor Michael Bloomberg (search) said. "It goes to show we still live in a very dangerous world."
In Washington, officers in SWAT gear and bomb-sniffing dogs were dispatched to subway stations. Riders were asked to be extra vigilant and report any suspicious packages or people.
One Amtrak conductor in California, Larry Lindbloom, said the attacks in Spain scared him. He said trains in this country are "totally vulnerable."
"One of these days there's going to be a big orange flash and I'm going to walk back there and there'll be 20 dead, and pieces of arms and legs," he said. "Then all of these officials will come around and say, `Why didn't you do this? Or why didn't you do that?"'
Keith Moore, chairman of a union local that represents 214 conductors in Southern California and Arizona, said he feels secure because of security by Amtrak police and Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies. Trying to prevent attacks like those in Madrid would require a complete overhaul of security procedures, he said.
"When you're hauling 500 and 600 people at a pop, how do you do it? We have a free system here where you can come in and out, so are we going to slow it down and have screening?" Moore said.
In the New York metropolitan area, Metro-North usually takes 39,000 commuters into New York daily from Connecticut and the city's northern suburbs. Ridership was down in some areas Friday because of spring break at area colleges.
Emi Lesure of New Haven said the bombings in Spain made her think twice before taking the train into New York for a graduate school open house. She said that it might be impossible to make train travel as secure as air travel, but that train passengers should at least have to go through metal detectors.
"They need to do something. These are wide-open targets," Lesure said.
In New Jersey, Jillian Cordes, a University of Delaware student catching a train to New York for a field trip, said the bombings in Spain "made me think how you can take anything on a train."
"Nobody checks anything, no metal detectors, no nothing," Cordes said.
Boston commuter Scott Purdy, 43, an insurance industry executive, said there is little people can do to stop terrorists.
"Looking around and spotting those who allegedly don't fit in doesn't work. You've got to do what you've got to do and hope for the best," he said.


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Carwil James and 7 other people were arbitrarily arrested on Friday following a rally, concert, and march at the University of Berkeley. They were there in solidarity with those arrested that morning during a violent police crack-down inside of Wheeler Hall. Everyone there was supporting affordable and accessible higher education.
Visit http://www.FreeCarwilJames.org to find out how you can help support Carwil.
Carwil is currently in jail and has an arraignment hearing on Tuesday. It is uncertain what he will actually be charged with but the current charges are very serious and may lead to a long and expensive trial.
What you can do to help get Carwil out of jail and keep him out:
1) Attend his arraignment hearing this Tuesday at 2:00PM in Oakland.
Show support by coming to Carwil's arraignment hearing this Tuesday December 15th at 2:00PM. It will be at Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse, Dept. 112, the addres is 661 Washington Street, Oakland. Carwil is a lover of peace, so if you attend please come in that fashion.
2) Donate to his legal fees: we need to raise $25,000
Carwil is currently facing significant charges and his legal fees are likely to be daunting. UC Berkeley Chancellor Robert Birgeneau has publicly stated that he intends to pursue prosecution of these trumped up charges to all those arrested, and an expensive legal battle may be ensuing. Even if you can only chip in a little, please donate to help cover the legal costs.
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Sunday Dec 13th, 2009 7:40 PM
thank you for doing this
Sunday Dec 13th, 2009 8:55 PM
we can really show up the bureaucrats and cops for the lying assholes we all know they are.
Sunday Dec 13th, 2009 10:10 PM
I am completely in support of getting Carwil out, but what about the other 7?
We should be organizing to get all 8 out and publicizing the plight of the 100+ who've been arrested in the Bay Area alone fighting for free education.
Monday Dec 14th, 2009 2:19 AM
James is not the only arrestee from the UC8 being arraigned Monday. In fact, we believe all of them will be.
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Displaying earrings on tags is a good technique for both stud and hook earring designs. You can buy disposable earring tags in cardboard or plastic, already equipped with holes, or you can make your own by cutting light tag board into small rectangles, then punching holes with a fine-gauge hole punch or small nail. Display tags on a display rack (depending on the rack, this may require the use of purchased plastic tags designed to snap or slide onto the rack) or lay cards on the table.
With hoop earrings, you may wish to secure the earrings in place by applying a small piece of clear tape to the back of the card. This is only necessary with earrings that don't have any sort of backing piece.
Foam is a good display method for both sale of earrings as craft items or home display of your own collection. Sheets of dense crafting foam are a good choice for this kind of display, since they are attractive and come in multiple colors. Simply poke either stud or hoop earrings through the foam to attach them.
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Juice Couture --- Recycle, Reuse
This jacket was made using Vogue 8480 and 140 Capri Sun Juice Bags. I got this idea last year at a quilt show while looking at all the wearbles and thinking they needed something in the "green"...
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ahhh, I want clothes that fit!
Re: Sew Simple
Our ASG Los Angeles Teen Neighborhood group made #1970 skirt this past weekend... Great pattern, and perfect for the pleat techniques! Each girls completed a successful skirt in the 3 hour class! Thanks Simplicity for these great patterns!