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The first month of unemployment forced changes in me. Staring at my computer in my home's nursery-turned-office, the first change showed up as anxiety attacks. I was overwhelmed with the problem of how to use my time. The choices raced through my head in an infinite loop: "I should be fixing up the house in case we have to sell it." "I should be combing through the career Web sites." "I should be digging through the newspaper and phone book looking for work." "I should be going business to business looking for a job." "I should be spending more time with my wife and children, because this is only a season I am going through and I will regret it if I've fretted away this time." "I should relax and trust God because His promises are unwavering."
Wait 2 milliseconds and repeat. My wife's composure frequently helped me to break the loop.
One struggle we've had for more than eight years is living so far from our families back in the Midwest. The reason we came to Richmond, Va., was that I took a new job. Now that reason no longer exists, but we love our life here. I finally excised my reluctance to move from my job search criteria and began having Monster.com deliver a daily list of Midwest job openings. The opportunities have been slim and replies to my inquiries nonexistent.
I've always thought of Silicon Valley as a career safety net for me. If I can't find a job where I am, then the motherland of my profession will have a spot for me, or so I thought. A quick tour through Homefair.com's cost-of-living calculator showed me that Silicon Valley was no haven without some significant concessions from me. According to the calculator, to maintain an equivalent lifestyle there, I would have to earn almost $200,000 a year! Even if that were possible, I could not handle the self-imposed pressure to justify a salary like that. Thus, we're staying put for now.
As an alternate income, my wife could return to her previous profession as a court reporter, but then child care would be needed. I couldn't do that and be responsive to the small jobs I had been finding. Though I was collecting unemployment checks each week, it took four checks to make a mortgage payment. If I earned any money, my unemployment check was reduced by that amount. Unemployment benefits were not helping the way I had envisioned.
This realization forced the next change: restructuring our budget. Like a commercial jet dumping fuel when in trouble, we cut our expenses overnight by at least $1,000/month. I stopped contributions to my 401(k), life insurance policies, our savings, the kids' savings and their 529 plans. And my wife's monthly budget was cut by $400. Other savings came because there were no school tuition costs during the summer. Frugality became imperative.
Yet there were new expenses to deal with. Payments for Cobra, to continue our medical insurance coverage, negated almost half of our gain from the monthly expense-cutting efforts. Then, unexpected expenses frustrated us, stemming from the death of a fairly new washing machine, a head gasket failure on our minivan and major repairs to my 1991 Jetta, which I've had since graduating from college. These occurred in the first two months of my unemployment, yet somehow we staved off crushing debt.
Where did the money come from? Like manna from heaven, there was always income just when we needed it: Gifts from family, overdue paychecks from my previous employer, income tax refunds, surprise prepayment from a small job to reward my efforts, the child tax credit check, a property tax refund and last-minute financial aid for my oldest son's schooling all kept the checkbook in the black. Also, I started landing a few more small jobs.
What would turn out to be the smartest financial move I've made buffered our finances the first few months. Back when I was gainfully employed, I opened a home equity line of credit and did not use it. Drawing a monthly amount equivalent to my previous salary would sustain us for nine months. Because of belt-tightening and unexpected income, eight months later we still have eight months of reserve left.
Being unemployed has many subtle blessings, too. I now had opportunities to drive my oldest son to school and walk my younger son home from preschool, listening to their concerns about why Daddy is home all the time. I could let my wife get out of the house while my daughter napped. I've been able to take on home improvement projects and keep the lawn cut. And I've been able to dream about what is next for my career.


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After Jamon Jamon and Golden Balls, Bigas Luna, that bizarre Spanish hybrid of Pedro Almodovar and Benny Hill, completes his flesh wobbling trilogy of comedies with this typically atypical coming-of-age story. And all those who had their fancies tickled by his previous forays into the social science of the breast, buttock and bollock, will find this consummate, if slightly obsessed, filmmaker, once again on fine form.
Having been put out by the arrival of his baby brother, who now gets first claim on his mother's breast, nine-year-old Tete (Biel Duran) asks the moon to find him a woman to give him the necessary sustenance. Soon afterwards he claps eyes on the pouting cleavage of cabaret performer Estrellita (May) and falls in love. But he faces competition from her husband Maurice (Darmon), the vaudeville motorcycling fart king of France, and love sick teen Miguel (Poveda). When the fartmeister's performances leave him too tired to satisfy her, he is quickly booted into touch in favour of a humpathon with young Miguel. Meanwhile, Tete patiently waits for his chance to get hold of her prize assets.
Despite its tendency to push the joke too far (a dream sequence with close-ups of breasts expressing milk borders on the tasteless), Luna directs with a refreshing innocence and delivers a delightful love letter to womankind complete with the full quota of giggles. It may be as kitsch as flock wallpaper, but, alongside its equally saucy brothers, proves that sexual comedies can be so much more than smutty sideshows for the raincoat brigade. In fact, this is Luna's breast one yet.

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As we steadily roll towards the April tax filing deadline it's time to get serious about tax preparation. For the students out there, it's especially important to get a jump on things since there may be some extra items to track down and deductions to take care of. To make things easier, it pays to be organized.
Above all else, make sure you file. There is a minimum threshold of income where you aren't required to file, but guess what? If you worked any job or received any pay check where taxes were withheld, you're going to be getting a refund. But you can only get that refund if you take the time to file, so it's certainly worth it even if you don't think you made enough money to be required to file.
If you did any work last year there's a good chance you will be receiving a W-2 or 1099 form from your employer. If you haven't already received those forms by now it is probably a good idea to check up on the status. If you moved at some point during the year there could also be a situation where the mail didn't get the forms to the right address or maybe were not forwarded properly. It is your responsibility to claim all income, so not receiving a form is not a valid excuse.
Another tricky situation for students who may work many different odd part-time jobs is keeping track of the income. One-time gigs or other non-regular income can easily be forgotten throughout the year so it pays to set up a spreadsheet or at least keep a folder at home with any check stubs or receipts.
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Aside from organizing your income, it's important to also look for all of the deductions you're entitled to. As a student you may qualify for a number of special deductions. This video breaks down a number of the most common deductions a student may qualify for.
Here is a breakdown of some of these credits:
- Hope Scholarship Credit – Gives you a tax credit for up to 100 percent of your first $1,000 in tuition and fees and up to 50 percent for the second $1,000. The maximum credit is $1,500 and it applies to the first two years of college only.
- Lifetime Learning Credit – Gives you a tax credit equal to 20 percent of your tuition and certain related expenses up to $10,000. The credit maximum is $2,000.
- Higher education expenses deduction – This deduction could be as much as $4,000 for those who meet earning guidelines.
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If this is one of the first years you'll be doing your taxes as a student it may be a little overwhelming, but things do get easier with preparation. You'll be filing taxes for the rest of your life, so the sooner you can get organized and stay organized, the less painful the process will be. Rather than waiting until just a few months before taxes are due to get things together you can start today by keeping detailed records of your income, saving important receipts, and planning ahead to take advantage of various deductions and credits. Then when tax time rolls around next year you'll be way ahead of the game.


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This week feels like it's dragging on a bit. Maybe that's because it's been busier than usual! I feel like I need a nap inbetween rounds! I guess going to bed so late doesn't help either. I better hop in and get my rest now! See you in a few, short hours.
Nintendo may not be showing off any big-name games at GDC this year, but that doesn't mean there's nothing to talk about. It's quite the opposite, actually! Nintendo is making sure their GDC content is sharply focused on the developers out there, as they're trying to make a big indie splash on Wii U.
We've already seen some great indie content on Wii U eShop. There's more to come as well, but Nintendo's GDC announcements point to what could hopefully be a flood of indie content from all over the world. Nintendo is opening up more than ever to indie developers, lowering the bar for content entry just about as low as it can go.
What does a dev need to do to create a game for the Wii U eShop? Just cough up the cost of the Wii U dev kit itself. That's the biggest hurdle there is after Nintendo talked about their indie push today. Devs have all sorts of options open for development now. Unity support, HTML, Javascript and even a plan to easily bring iOS content over to the Wii U.
Hell, Nintendo's software even allows for a one-button submission to the Big N themselves! You don't even have to get your game ideas approved first. You just dream up what you want, put together something with the Wii U's SDK and send it off to Nintendo for their eyes to look over. Seriously, the Wii U is quickly becoming the most indie-friendly platform out there!
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OAK PARK HEIGHTS — The state will buy two small separate sites in Oak Park Heights needed for the St. Croix Crossing Bridge project after the City Council approved the deal Tuesday.
The state Department of Transportation will pay Oak Park Heights $46,900 for land under power lines along Oakgreen Avenue and $500 for a small site near Sunnyside that has no public access.
City Administrator Eric Johnson said MnDOT is offering market value prices for the two parcels.
"We explored the values with independent appraisal firms. Generally, the offers by MnDOT are within market values," he said. "The staff does not have any material fault with the two appraisals."
Johnson said in a memo to the council that the smaller parcel MnDOT is buying "is a land-locked parcel with no dedicated public access and the city cannot effectively utilize such lands for redevelopment." He added the city acquired this parcel by tax forfeiture.
The larger parcel sits under Xcel Energy Co. transmission lines and cannot be developed, Johnson said in his memo. The site does, however, have part of the city's trail system, he added.
"This parcel . . . does impact the city's trail way system and should not be released without some written assurances from MnDOT that the trail will be installed as proposed in the approved plan and a cash security to ensure that occurs," he said.
Johnson recommended the city sell the two sites to MnDOT with the requirement that the larger parcel only be transferred after the trail is installed and any utility easements are held or replaced to the city's satisfaction.
Earlier in the meeting, MnDOT bridge project manager Jon Chiglo said project officials are pleased with how work is progressing on the Minnesota approach and pier foundations in the St. Croix River.
"Both projects are on schedule," he said.
Chiglo said the grade on eastbound Minnesota 36 is close to its final state, but work remains on Minnesota 95.
Chiglo said night hauling has ended and plans call for the old Beach Road bridge to come down next month.
"The old roadbed and Beach Road bridge will be obliterated in October," he said.
Work continues on bridge pier foundations in the river and Chiglo said the pier stems will be visible sticking out of the river in October and November. Pier foundation work is scheduled to continue through December.
Despite the amount of project work being done, MnDOT's South Greeley Street project office has received few public complaints, according to Chiglo.
"For the most part, we've had a few complaints about dust that we're addressing," he said. "We're still engaging the public. For the most part, they're excited to see what's happening."
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Southern actress Anjali has denied rumours that she has secretly married a businessman. She is currently busy with her film career.
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A fortune 500 financial services firm in Northbrook, IL seeks a Senior User Experience Architect to drive useful and usable interfsce design solutions.
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eth MacFarlane, the talented voice actor, producer, animator, comic and writer, is best known for creating the popular animated sitcoms "Family Guy," "American Dad!" and "The Cleveland Show."
One of the most popular animated series of all time, "Family Guy" is currently a $1 billion dollar franchise. It has garnered numerous industry awards including several Emmy wins. Its spinoff, "The Cleveland Show," debuted to top ratings and was nominated for a People's Choice Award for Best New TV Comedy.
By the age of five, MacFarlane knew he wanted to pursue a career in animation. After graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design, MacFarlane got a job at Hanna-Barbera Productions (now Cartoon Network Studios) where he worked as a writer and storyboard artist on several shows, including "Johnny Bravo," "Cow and Chicken," and "Dexter's Lab."
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First AR15 Build Process
I hope this AR15 project will be the first of many. Before I start I would like to thank a few people at this point in the process. First off, I want to thank JD for the "Let's End the AR BS" thread which inspired me to start this project, because of how easy it appears to be to build one and for answering the questions I have had so far. Next I want to thank junho for his enthusiasm in that thread and for the "Its finally finished, my first AR" thread he posted regarding the positive experience of building his.
I started this Tuesday, August 11th by buying a Yankee Hill Lower Receiver and a DPMS Lower Receiver Parts Kit. On Wednesday, I went back and bought a 6 Position Collapsible Model 4 Tactical Stock and an AR15 MultiTool.
I plan on starting the build process this weekend and completing the lower receiver portion. Here is a picture of the parts that I have so far.
I will update this as I build it. I feel "BRD" setting in:D
NitroxAZ - Thank you for the thread! I respect you and know that you will do the AR platform proud!
This is going to be as inspiring as my young padwan Junho. I would hope that, moving forward, you will be the next generation of AR inspiration!
Go for it man, from frame/receiver all the way to Range Report!!
I am here, and will be monitoring this thread, should you need any help.
However, thru our communique' I know that you are an intelligent, research driven individual and you will do JUST FINE!!
Anxious to see how it turns out. I wish I had built my first one, but now I have two AR's, an Oly Arms 20" A2, and a DPMS LR-308B. My next one will definitely be one that I built though. Keep us updated, can't wait for the range report.
I really want to build one, but I can pick up a RRA entry tacical for 845, or an M&P with quadrail/ F & R flipup sights for 1200. That way I'd have a functioning unit while I'm building. I'll be paying attention to this thread for even more inspiration though. Decisions decisions...
Can't wait!! This is as good as the Benning/Crusher Novel!!
Putting The Lower Receiver Together
Here is the complete lower receiver.
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I put it together this afternoon with a few curse words thrown in with the damn Recoil Detent Buffer Pin and Spring. This was the most difficult part of the process and it was not that hard. Just mildly frustrating because of the size of my hands. I would probably use a small flathead screwdriver or similar tool to hold it down next time instead of fighting it.
All in all it was very easy to put together. Between great step by step instructions from the Knowledge Base (Pimpin' for ya JD:D) and simple handyman type skills are all it took so far. Of course when my friends see it I will let them think that I am a master gunsmith;)
I am looking forward to the next step.
That is how we know that you have done it yourself and that you aren't BSing.... LOL
That's awesome....
Congrats on the build.
One word of advice: DON'T EVER!! EVA, EVA, EVA, EVA pull that hammer back and let it slam forward on your stripped lower. That is bad.
You can damage the hammer and the receiver...
Keep up the great work!
How many times would it take to damage the lower? I did that twice...DOH!!!!
I did the same thing, in front of my Master Gunsmith who I respect more than almost anyone in the world. :o
Just don't do it again...
Another EBR-smith in the making here ;)
Looks good Nitro. You got lucky...alot of folks would be biting their tongue, not wanting to admit how many extra springs and detents they had to buy to replace all the one they shot all over the house while trying to put their first lower together.
Hint - next time, try using a razor blade or something similar to hold things down. And if possible, find a large enough clear plastic bag to do that part of the assembly in, keeps those little pieces from launching into orbit ;)
Good looking lower you got there, and congrats.
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Stupidity leads to quick burn
There is a certain comfort to be taken in the knowledge that some things are probably never going to change.
Skin deep wrinkles creep
The world at large is always nattering on about how beauty is only "skin deep", but as far as I'm concerned, that's plenty deep enough.
Fear and loathing in the loss of a cell phone
Last week I suffered a grievous personal loss of a very dear friend. It was sudden and unexpected and although valiant lifesaving efforts were undertaken, all attempts to revive were ultimately unsuccessful.
For moms, game face looks like a grimace
As a mom, there is life B.S. (before sports) and then there is life A.S. (after sports). "Before sports" encompasses that rare span of time that occurs in those blissful seasons before you teach your child to walk and, say, chew gum at the same time.
Diving into pool assembly is drowning experience
If it has been a lifelong dream of yours to spend untold steamy summer hours peeling sticky vinyl off every inch of your exposed flesh then you should definitely get yourself an enormous inflatable pool.
Trust me, kids grow up in fast forward
When my children were younger I would, quite frankly, roll my eyes at the older people who would say as if imparting the sagest of wisdom "enjoy them now, they'll be grown in the blink of an eye.
A perfect Father's Day gift
Father's Day has never ranked among my top personal holidays. I got no more excited about Father's Day than, say, any holiday belonging solely to a religion to which I do not belong.
Can't stand the heat? Stay out of summer
Summer is a favorite of so many for one obvious reason: it is the one season when total disintegration of social mores is completely acceptable.
The key: Act a little less natural
In an effort to offset some of the eventual bad habits our children might learn from us, such as muttering unkind and possibly impure thoughts under their breaths while driving, or wearing white shoes after Labor Day, we're trying to raise them to become productive and law-abiding citizens of the world.
I (don't) brake for summer vacation
I was kicking around the idea of writing about all the questionable things our parents did to and with us as children and calling together a support group of sorts.


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Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama is planning to go back to Okinawa Prefecture around May 23 and formally propose his plan for the relocation of U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to Gov. Hirokazu Nakaima, government sources said Tuesday.
At a news conference, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirofumi Hirano gave no exact date for Hatoyama's planned visit but acknowledged the prime minister's intention to visit Okinawa sometime in May.
"I believe it is the prime minister's intention to hopefully visit" Okinawa by the end of the month, Hirano said.
While it appears unlikely an agreement will be reached by Hatoyama's self-imposed May 31 deadline, Japan and the United States are scheduled to hold working-level talks Wednesday in Washington to discuss a plan to move some of Futenma's operations to Camp Schwab in Nago, Okinawa, as well as Tokunoshima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture.
Hatoyama's administration is then looking to hold a Cabinet meeting with other coalition partners as early as this week and finalize the government's position before Hatoyama visits Okinawa.
"I expect a thorough exchange of opinions to secure Japan's national interests under the circumstances in today's Asia, as well as for the stability and peace of the world," Hatoyama said Tuesday about the scheduled meeting in Washington.
But an agreement between Japan and the United States on the relocation won't be enough to fully resolve the contentious issue.
Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa effectively admitted the government has given up meeting the May 31 deadline.
"It can't be helped that negotiations will go on after that," Kitazawa told a separate news conference, although he said the government aims to establish "a big framework" for settling the matter by the end of this month.
The Social Democratic Party and Kokumin Shinto (People's New Party), both minor coalition partners of the Democratic Party of Japan, oppose Hatoyama's plans.
The pacifist SDP is unyielding and insists on removing Futenma from the country, while Kokumin Shinto has expressed reservations about a proposed elevated runway on pilings in the sea off Camp Schwab.


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Plum fighting to stay alive in playoff chase
The Plum boys basketball team finds itself right in the middle of a week that could see it remain in the race for one of the four WPIAL playoff spots out of Section 2-AAAA or skid to the brink of elimination.
The Mustangs get a second crack at section leader Gateway on Friday at Plum High School, and Plum, which began the week 4-4 in section play, hopes it can break through against the Gators in what has become a close series, regardless of each team's record.
"We are still fighting for a lot in the section, and we have to beat teams like McKeesport and Gateway to get to where we want to go," Plum head coach Ron Richards said.
Richards knows his squad can go toe-to-toe with Gateway, a belief anchored in the fact that the teams played right down to the wire in a matchup right before Christmas at Gateway's Furrie Sports Complex.
With the game tied at 36, Gateway had possession of the ball and went into a stall to drain the final few minutes off the regulation clock.
After a timeout, Gators junior Shomari Thomas got the ball at the right wing and put up a shot just inside the 3-point arc. The shot went in, and Gateway came away with a 38-36 triumph.
"If we're not at our best and not focused, we don't have a good chance to beat a team like Gateway," Richards said.
"When we show up ready to play, we're a tough team to play against. We were able to show that against Gateway the first time."
If Plum is seeking positive momentum, it can recall last year, when a similar situation at the end of the game at Gateway — a stall and a last-second field goal — lifted the Gators to a 3-point victory.
The rematch at Plum went the way of the Mustangs, 58-52, and the two teams finished tied for second in the section standings at 8-4.
Plum was slated to travel to McKeesport on Tuesday for a game that was to be played past the deadline for this week's edition.
The Tigers, which entered the game 6-2, saw a 10-game winning streak snapped Friday with a one-point loss against Fox Chapel. The Foxes began the week also at 6-2.
Gateway lost to McKeesport, 42-40, on Jan. 15 but bounced back and throttled Penn Hills, 92-56, three days later. The Gators were 7-1 at the beginning of the week.
Plum stood at 2-4 after a 55-48 loss to Fox Chapel at home on Jan. 11, but wins against Franklin Regional, 57-33, and Woodland Hills, 37-34, brought the Mustangs back to .500.
Through 15 games, Plum allowed an average of only 41.8 points per game, one of the best defensive marks in all of the WPIAL.
"We've been pretty consistent defensively," Richards said. "We've always emphasized a team-defense mentality. (Senior) Andrew Dawson is one of the better on-the-ball defenders around. It starts there. We have a shot blocker inside in (junior) Austin Dedert, and in high school basketball, that's a pretty good set up defensively.
"That's the way we can stay in games and win games because we haven't been where we need to be offensively."
Through the same 15 games, Plum averaged 49.1 points, and senior Nick Stotler remained on fire in January. He averaged 18.5 points per game through the first six January contests, and he tallied 25 of Plum's 37 points, including a buzzer-beating 3-pointer, against Woodland Hills on Friday.
"We were hoping not to have to count on someone scoring 70 percent of our points in a game, but the defense really held them down, and Nick bailed us out," Richards said.
"We had some guys who struggled offensively that night. Everyone shot the ball well against Franklin Regional. The same guys had the same looks against Woodland Hills, but the ball just didn't go in. We run a motion offense, and it's not run to set up any one person. All the shots come within the framework of the offense. Nick just took good shots when he got the ball."
Stotler added 24 and 25 points in a pair of tournament games over the Christmas break.
"He's a good scorer because he's a good athlete, and he's strong," Richards said. "He can shoot it and get to the rim. It's what we expected out of him at the beginning of the season. We thought he had the ability to score — but not exactly at 23 or 24 points per game."
Michael Love is a staff writer with Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 412-388-5825 or at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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We interrupt this broadcast and various American political bickering for this special report...
More episodes for Korra to bring total to 52
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It's official: The Legend continues! Nickelodeon has picked up a second season of the animated adventure series The Legend of Korra, EW has learned. After averaging 3.8 million viewers for Season 1, Book 1 (which concluded June 23), the sequel to Avatar: The Last Airbender not surprisingly received an order for 26 more episodes.
Yes folks, you read that right! 26 more episodes! To go with the 26 we have - if I read this right - a grand total of 52! 52! FIFTY-TWO! FIFTY + TWO!
So, the legend continues even further! I'm going to DOUBLE THE EPISODES!
Party time, Korra fans!
(We now return to Democrats and Republicans Fist-Fighting Over Stupid Stuff over all of these various stations.)
UPDATE, 1806 EDT, 11 July 2012: This tweet should clear up misconceptions about how many episodes we have.
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We're sorry to interrupt your programming again, but:
UPDATE, 1817 EDT 12 July 2012
Bryan Konietzko has confirmed that this indeed will be a 52-episode, 4-book setup with books 3 + 4 with 13 episodes each.
Bryan K explains, following the book 2 pickup (Full script available at the link):
Then, the network wanted even more Korra, so they picked up another order of 26 episodes. Mike and I wanted to stick with the shorter "books," so creatively we are splitting the second order of 26 into Books 3 & 4, 13 episodes each.
What makes this even more confusing is that the network considers each block of 26 episodes a "season," which is another reason we try to stick to calling these Korra arcs "books." So for the network's purposes, Books 1 & 2 are Season 1, and Books 3 & 4 are Season 2.
When will Books 2, 3, and 4 come out?
What will happen after Book 4?
Mike and I plan to wrap up the Korra storyline at that point with the close of Book 4. Then I plan to crawl into a dark cave and go into hibernation. And hopefully see my wife more often.
Okay, maybe the last bit was a joke. :P But book 4 will close out Korra now!
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I have owned this bowl/vase for approx 32 years, I really do not know an awful lot about it! It has just been around, up on shelves, ignored mostly!! But today I got it down gave it a wipe over and took some photographs of it. It is really quite a thing! So any help on it will be very much appreciated! Many thanks to the CW crew if able to help!!! : )


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Friday, January 8, 1999 Published at 11:27 GMT
Summer holiday to be cut?
Pupils are said to fall behind because of the long holiday
The traditional long summer holiday for schoolchildren could be on the way out.
Instead of a six-week summer break, children would return to school after about a month under the plans.
They would get extra holidays at other times, with the school year being split into five terms instead of three.
The proposals are being put foward by the London boroughs of Newham and Croydon, as well as Bradford, Bristol, East Sussex and Thurrock.
They stem from concerns that children's education loses momentum over a lengthy summer break, and that the long winter school terms cause unnecessary strain on both staff and students.
Education officials believe their proposals will be popular with parents and the travel industry, who would be given the flexibility to spread family holidays more evenly throughout the year.
The proposals come after Tony Blair was criticised for extending his family's holiday beyond the start of the school term - a week after the Education Secretary, David Blunkett, backed calls for the rules on unauthorised holiday absence to be tightened.
'No reason not to do it'
The House of Commons education select committee has called for a five-term school year, arguing that existing arrangements date back to a pre-industrial economy when children left school to bring in the harvest.
But the government has resisted proposals for change after strong opposition from teachers' unions.
Newham's education chairman, Graham Lane, said local authorities were responding to the success of five-term year schemes already introduced by a number of city technology colleges.
"Parents and teachers seem to like it, so there seems no reason not to do it," he said.
In Newham, consultation will start next week on plans which would see children break for around four weeks in the summer, then have another two-week break in October, two weeks at Christmas, two weeks in March, a bank holiday at Easter and then a further two weeks in May.
"The main benefit is that teachers and pupils have less stress, and the children learn better," said Mr Lane.
"At present, both summer and autumn terms can be up to 17 weeks. That is too long and truancy is often a problem.
"Then when children return after the long summer break, teachers notice they spend the first couple of weeks getting back to speed again, and may have forgotten what they learned the term before."
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The U.S. Federal Reserve and European Central Bank face critical tests this week amid heightened expectations that they are moving toward new actions to tackle fragility in the global economy.
Markets have risen on hopes that two of the world's most influential central banks will make additional moves to spur growth if their economies don't perk up—if not this week, then in the weeks ahead. The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted...


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Recipe: Zucchini Fritters
Home gardeners know the wonderful problem of too much zucchini (summer squash). Just as you really start enjoying it, you can get overloaded, especially towards the end of summer. Everyone likes a fritter and these are especially good with our Mexican oregano. The slightly citrus, earthy flavors make this a winner. A scant visit from a bottle of our Stardust makes them especially pretty, and tasty.
- 1 pound zucchini, grated
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 serrano pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon masa corn flour
- 1 whole egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon Mexican Oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Rancho Gordo Stardust Dipping Powder (optional)
- Grate the zucchini and salt them. Let stand for 30 minutes to an hour in a colander. Squeeze the zucchini dry with your hands or wring it out with a kitchen towel.
- In a large bowl, add the zucchini and the rest of the ingredients, except the oil. gently mix.
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a cast-iron skillet, a comal or a non-stick sauté pan. When hot, add the batter by the heaping tablespoon. Spread a little to make a pancake shape. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until golden. Turn over with a spatula and cook for another 2 minutes or so.
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1 .The purpose of the local user account required on vCenter
2. Does the vSphere Web Services SDK need to be installed on the VM Manager server in order for the ILMT server to read the host hardware information from the installed agents? Which SDK specifically?
3. What ports need to be allowed through a firewall in order for the ILMT server to query a VM Manager?
4. What vCenter Roles are necessary for the local user account?
5. Can the user account be a domain account?
6. Is the vCenter configuration needed for vSphere Clusters with the same CPUs across all hosts?
7. Do we need to install agents on the vSphere Host servers?
8. Regarding the vCenter setup, what information is queried and how is it used?
9. What is the performance impact during scans?
1) It needs to be a local user account because this is the way how the VMware SDK is working. We are using the VMWare vSphere Web Services SDK in order to connect to the ESX servers/vCenters and retrive the needed data from them.
2) Yes, the SDK needs to be installed. By default the SDK should be installed 'out of the box' on ESX servers and also it is a standard part of vCenters so it also should be installed out of the box. The ILMT server is using the SDK client in version 2.5 so on a ESX server/vCenter machine the SDK must be in version 2.5 or later (4.0 / 4.1).
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you can find the supported versions of the ESX server / vCenters - these version are supported because they have the correct version of the SDK already installed.
3) It depends of the ESX server/ vCenters configuration. It can be either the HTTP port (80) or HTTPS port (443). By default only the HTTPS port is configured by VmWare. In order to allow the connection on HTTP port you will need to edit the VmWare configuration in proxy.xml file (/etc/vmware/hostd/proxy.xml on ESX or c:\Documents and
Settings\AllUsers\Application Data\VMware\VMware VirtualCenter on vCenter).
4) The Read-Only role is enough for the user - but this read-only right needs to be given for all object that are in agents topology, e.g. if an agent is installed on some virtual machine, the defined user needs to have a read-only role for this particular VM, to all the connected hosts and to the cluster - so the easiest is to give a read-only rights to all object for that user (so give a read-only role for this user on "Hosts & Clusters" level in VMWare Infrastructure Client).
5) Yes, however such user also needs to have the required permissions in vCenter. (in 'VMware Infrastructure Client' the Permissions tab.)
6) Yes it is.
7) No, no LMT agents need to be installed on the ESX server or vCenter machine. The agents should be installed only on machine (physical/virtual) on which some IBM software is installed that needs to be discovered.
8) The below information are being retrieved from vCenter:
- information about the virtual machines (assigned processor cores /
UUID / parent ID (id of the host))
- information about the hosts/esx server like: uuid, parent id (id of the cluster if host is in the cluster), hostname, processor vendor, processor description, number of physical processors, number of total processor cores on the machine, power state (on/off), connection_state (connected / disconnected / not-responding)
- information about the clusters - uuid and name (with information about datacenter name in which the cluster is)
9) By default the ILMT server connects and retrieves data from defined VM Manager every 30 minutes (it can be modified). The performance impact for ESX server machines (or vCenter machine) is very low almost unnoticeable (in normal cases the response should be prepared by vCenter in a few seconds). This has a bigger performance impact for ILMT server itself when the data retrieved from VM Managers are being analyzed and compared with the data retrieved from the agents.
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As the spotlight has shifted to battery-powered cars, other promising alternative fuels have been left in the dark. That's especially true for yesterday's transportation stars, fuel-cell vehicles. But that doesn't mean progress has stopped.
California is still planning to get 20,000 fuel-cell vehicles on the road, starting in 2015. Part of the state's zero-emissions vehicle mandate requires oil companies to install 68 hydrogen-refueling stations in five cities and along highways between those cities by 2015. The hydrogen would most likely be produced on site from natural gas, although some would use renewable sources.
So far, a handful of these stations exist: 37 are funded or under construction and institutional backers are trying to raise $65 million to build the rest - from $45 million from the state, $12.5 million from regional air-quality districts, and $7.5 million from the U.S. Department of Energy. A partnership of automakers and California government agencies has set up a hydrogen infrastructure trust fund to manage the money. The requirements to create that infrastructure are triggered once automakers announce plans to collectively sell 20,000 fuel-cell vehicles in the state. Although in its infancy, that process is already under way.
While automakers such as Nissan and Mitsubishi seem to be committing to battery powered plug-in vehicles, Mercedes-Benz has delivered 37 F-cell fuel-cell-powered cars, Honda has leased 23 FCX Claritys in California, and dozens of Toyota and General Motors fuel-cell vehicles are driving around the state, which count towards the mandate. Craig Childers, an engineer at the California Air Resources board who helped write the state's zero emissions vehicle standards, says fuel-cell vehicles amass additional credits (over battery electrics), because of their typically long range and short refueling times.
We caught up with a few F-cell drivers at EVS26, the 26th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium held recently in Los Angeles. The drivers we spoke with are committed to ending their dependence on oil and each leased an F-cell for two years at $849 a month. (Mercedes has a new, more affordable program for three years at $550 a month with $2,500 down.) At an evening social gathering outside the Los Angeles Convention Center, they called each other by car numbers.
We talked to Harvey Cogen (aka Number 6), a computer consultant from Redondo Beach, Calif. He says he wanted a Chevrolet Volt, but lives in a condominium, and after consulting with his homeowners' board, the town, and various electricians, he could find no way to get a charger installed where he parks. He drove a fuel-cell Chevrolet Equinox as part of General Motors' Project Driveway and was sold. He says with federal, state, and local tax incentives, along with energy and insurance being included, the car will end up costing him just a few hundred dollars. Now he drives his F-cell 40 to 60 miles a day, and he says the biggest concern is what to get after the lease ends.
Here at Consumer Reports, we've driven most of the hydrogen cars on the market at one time or another and found they perform well, are refined, and have reasonable range. The only thing lacking for the vast majority of consumers has been a place to fill them up. Perhaps with the California push for more hydrogen fueling stations, and more cars on the market, Cogen and other fuel-cell vehicle advocates will find refueling stations continue to spread the reach and appeal of these green machines.
See our guide to fuel economy and guide to alternative fuels.
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California to boost mandate for electric cars
Purpose-built electric cars trump manufacturer-converted models
Wireless electric-car charging takes center stage
Plugless Power demonstrates cordless electric car recharging
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As prosecutors mulled seeking the death penalty and victims' families buried the dead or kept vigil alongside the injured, the alleged mass murderer who styled himself as The Joker awaited his fate in protective solitary confinement in Colorado.
Prosecutors have 60 days to decide whether they will seek the death penalty in the case. The killings at a midnight screening of the new Batman movie has shocked America and more than meets Colorado requirements for capital punishment, including multiple victims and at least one being a child. Add to the mix a no-nonsense prosecutor, Carol Chambers, with a long reputation for seeking the death penalty whenever possible, although she has said she will consult with the victims' families before making a final decision.
James Holmes, 24, the drop-out from a doctoral neuroscience program who appeared in court Monday with wild, orange-dyed hair, apparently lived alone surrounded by Batman posters and memorabilia as he ordered an arsenal of assault weapons and enough ammunition to kill thousands. His unruly mop angered some but his defence lawyers may have had little time to arrange a less provocative appearance.
"The killer may have thought he was The Joker," suggested Jack Levin, co-director of the Brudnick Center on Violent and Conflict at Northeastern University, who has studied and written about mass murderers and serial killers.
"This guy was against all humanity, he wanted to go down in infamy," Mr. Levin said in an interview. "Even crazy people can hope to achieve infamy," he said, adding: "It was very peculiar to see the defendant nod off and then look pained. … It supports my view than he is seriously mentally ill."
In the world of Batman comics, The Joker is a super– villain, a highly intelligent but malevolent arch-criminal with a warped and sadistic sense of humour.
"I am the Joker," the gunman reportedly said to police as they arrested him standing beside his car outside the carnage-filled theatre in a shopping mall in a Denver suburb.
Some of the victims' families have urged the media to deny Mr. Holmes publicity, saying those gunned down in the darkness of a movie premiere deserve more attention than the alleged killer. President Barack Obama, who met with the families, apparently has agreed not to utter the killer's name.
More details emerged Tuesday of the terrifying minutes inside the theatre.
Allie Young, 19, survived after being shot in the neck perhaps because her friend, Stephanie Davies, applied pressure to the gaping wound. "We were laying there in the mouth of hell – there's smoke and explosions and guns, bats flying across the screen because the movie's still playing. It's dark. It's every child's worst nightmare," Ms. Davies said.
The gunman roamed the aisles. "He would pick people up. … I saw him stand over someone," Ms. Davies recalled. "I just see hair and him holding the shirt, and 'boom.' "
That description of methodical killing was in stark contrast to the dazed, seemingly confused and disinterested man with untamed, orange hair sitting in a Colorado courtroom Monday.
"My guess is that he is a schizophrenic," Mr. Levin said.
Mr. Holmes is due back in court July 30 to be formally charged but it could take months, perhaps more than a year, before the case goes to trial. Court-ordered psychiatric examinations are expected before any judgment as to whether Mr. Holmes is mentally fit to stand trial.
As for Ms Chambers's vow to seek input from the victims' families regarding the death penalty, that's not unusual in a state where prosecutors are elected. Her term ends in November.
Many Western criminal-justice systems have scope for considering the views of victims and their families, although usually only at the penalty phase after conviction. In Canada, it's a process taken very seriously because it gives victims what is often their only chance to be heard in court.
The multiple guilty pleas of homicidal Canadian air force commander Russell Williams in October, 2010, for example, were followed by a series of anguished victim-impact statements. So too was the conviction in May of sex killer Michael Rafferty, who in 2009, together with his girlfriend, murdered 8-year-old Victoria Stafford of Woodstock, Ont.
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Policy and promotion of sustainable inland waterway transport in Europe - Danube River
For transport purposes a great amount of fossil fuels is exploited which represents the biggest threat to global warming and the realization of sustainable development concept. European Union is trying to implement and plan this concept on the entire European continent. In order to manage the sustainable development strategy, it is necessary to conduct an all-inclusive analysis of the current state and depending on the results, set some goals and define the activities that will make their realization possible. This research is based on the analysis of the waterway transport on Danube River and its aim is to point out the facts, based on which it will be possible to predict further directions of sustainable transport development on the most important waterway of Europe. The research indicates the basic rules of European politics of sustainable inland waterway development. The River Danube is considered to be the backbone of water transport in Europe. It connects, via Rhine - Main Canal, Western Europe and Rotterdam harbor with the Black Sea, that is with Russia and the East. The authors also analyze the data about the use of Danube waterway for transport of goods and people. This research covered a short description of Danube, the analysis of Danube fleet, the analysis of the amount of transported goods and number of transported people as well as the analysis of load and unload of goods in Danube harbors. The research covered these points in the period starting from the year of 1950. Based on the result analysis the authors arrived at a conclusion that the use of River Danube for waterway transport purposes is unsatisfactory and that as such cannot be sustained in long term. Also, the research points to the basic European initiatives and investment projects in the field of river transport which is in implementation stage. Considering the basic regulation documents and research results, the authors present an overview of measures and suggestions for efficient management conducted so far, development of a unique information system and promotion of Danube waterway, which will lead towards long-term sustainable development transport on Danube and so it will stimulate a stable and sustainable development of all countries and regions in Europe.
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Allow students returning-student status
Craven county has allowed "school of choice" for year-round education for years. In letters dated 13 May 2013, but not postmarked until 12 June (3 weeks before the beginning of the year-round school year), parents were advised that their children were required to attend their "home" schools. This policy was not adopted until 16 May, 2013. We believe that continuity, especially in a military community, is essential to a child's academic success. The short notice allowed parents little time to implement, much less complete the appeals process. The BOE cites overcrowding, yet the school in question has seven empty classrooms. The schools that are being forced upon students already established in year-round education programs have significantly lower state-testing scores. We have asked that students already established in schools be allowed to continue in their schools. However, in the "final" appeal process yesterday, the compromises of the parents were disregarded. We ask that children who are well-established at schools be allowed to continue at their school of choice. Some children in certain grades were grandfathered and their siblings were not... The BOE is making them attend two different elementary schools on separate ends of town. Furthermore, End-of-grade testing is beginning for third graders this school year. Adjusting to a new learning environment could prove detrimental to those students' end-of-grade test scores.
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The Ayushmann Khurrana and Pooja Salvi starrer has collected Rs 10.07 lakhs (£ 12,016) from 11 screens at the UK Box Office in the first weekend. Nautanki Saala has landed in the fourth spot in the UK collection chart, while Sadda Haq (£ 53,000 from 8 screens), Daddy Cool Munde Fool (£ 17,759 from 8 screens) and Chashme Baddoor (£ 12,359 on 38 screens) graced first, second and third positions respectively.
While Telugu movie Baadshah ($ 1,25,404 from 78 screens) topped the USA business chart in its second weekend, Nautanki Saala has graced the second position in its opening weekend. The Hindi romantic comedy film has collected Rs 50.66 lakhs ($ 92,851) from 61 screens at the USA Box Office in the first weekend.
Nautanki Saala has done wonderful business at the UAE Box Office in the first weekend and its collection figures are yet to be revealed by the makers of the film. Trade experts claim that its international business is more than Rs 2 crores in the first weekend.


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Cliff May of the Republican National Committee: "We have right now a credible allegation by Juanita Broaddrick that while Attorney General, Bill Clinton sexually assaulted her and he won't answer."

MSNBC host David Gregory: "Now hold on. You know what, Cliff? I'm not going to let you go there. We are not talking about this today. We're not going to turn that into this. I want to go around the horn a little bit. Cliff, wait a minute. Cliff, I'm going to stop you. I'm hosting the program. It is not a double standard. We have a clear focus today. I'm asking the questions."

-- MSNBC afternoon discussion of allegations about past illegal drug use by Republican presidential candidate George W. Bush, August 19, 1999


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Baker County Adult Education:
"Preparing Individuals to be Lifelong Learner, Self Sufficient and
Responsible Citizens of Good Character"
The Baker County Adult Education Center (BCAEC) located on Minnesota Avenue has something for everyone— academic instruction toward completing a high school education to college classes through distance learning!
For adults 18 and older who need to complete a high school education, the Baker Adult Education Center offers day and evening classes of Adult Basic Education to improve literacy and test preparation for GED® testing. With successful GED® test scores, adults earn a Florida High School Diploma---a first step toward employment, entering college or other post-secondary training program. Tuition is $30 per term and a valid picture ID is required. Adults may qualify for tuition assistance and GED® test fee assistance through a Career Source grant. Certified teachers are available to assist adult education students with an individualized program of study. Adults who academically qualify and have internet access may complete part of their education program online.
For adults who have a high school diploma and are interested in college classes, the Baker County Adult Education Center houses an interactive distance learning lab that allows Florida Gateway College to broadcast a variety of college credit courses to the Baker community—saving students travel time and money. For more information on college course enrollment at the BCAEC site, please visit the Career Pathways tab on this page.
Recently added is the Certified Nursing Assistant training program to help adults move quickly into a health field career. Please see the CNA tab for more information.
At the Baker County Adult Education Center, we hope to inspire you to become the very best you! We look forward to serving you.


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"I'm continuing to work hard to get to the point where I can keep up with my kids."
"I told my wife I wanted to go to Capital Health."
"There really wasn't just one person that impacted me specifically. It was everyone."
"I couldn't think of a better place to be."
"Through the excellent care I received, I have become a 'raving fan' of Capital Health and especially the care of Dr. Steven Johnson."
"Miracles do happen and this one happened at Capital Health."
"I thought I would have to travel to Philadelphia many more times. But then I found Capital Health and it's practically right in the neighborhood. It all worked out perfectly."
"Now that I've discovered this level of technology that's this effective for prostate cancer, I want to help spread the word...."
Linda says her experience as a breast cancer survivor at the Capital Health Center for Oncology allowed her the opportunity to witness firsthand what she calls an example of "great camaraderie and a great culture of communication."
When it was determined that Robert had prostate cancer, he researched all of his options. Then he found Capital Health's CyberKnife Center.
"For the four months that we were in the hospital, we developed a close relationship with our doctors and nurses. I called them my guardian angels as well as my daughter's."
This 1 1/2 hour class helps prepare children ages 2 1/2 and up for the arrival of their new brother or sister. Includes a craft activity, discussion about babies, and a maternity unit tour. Please bring a doll or stuffed animal for a diapering activity and a photo of the child participant for the craft activity.
Fee is per family
I am very proud of the rehabilitative services that we offer at Capital Health. Every one of our patients is important to us, and we are committed to providing the best rehabilitation possible. Our therapists are highly trained at excellent universities and colleges and we all continue to attend courses and seminars regularly. We strive to stay abreast of the most current developments in our field, and we help to train physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech pathology students from over 20 universities.
In addition, we truly love what we do and I think it shows. For the past five years, our patients have reported a satisfaction rate between 94% - 100% for the quality of our services, as well as the promptness of service and the courtesy of our staff. I hope we can always live up to the acknowledgment I received recently from a patient. After we helped her to get insurance authorization for services, and fit her into the schedule unexpectedly, she thanked me for recognizing the "human side of things." I took that as a great compliment. The staff and I take great pride in knowing that our work makes a difference to our patients.
Janice Pesco joined Capital Health in 1988.
During her tenure, acute care and outpatient rehabilitation services have greatly expanded. Pesco has implemented standardized and evidence-based clinical practices, and has championed the use of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. The department stays on the cutting edge of the rehabilitation fields through ongoing education and affiliation with over 20 universities and colleges. In addition, Pesco has fostered a service-oriented environment for patients and their families. Staff listens carefully, explains and discusses treatment, and treats patients and family with dignity and respect.
Pesco has served as president of the New Jersey Council of Hospital Rehabilitation Directors and vice president of the New Jersey chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association. She was awarded the annual legislative leadership award by the NJ APTA for her efforts in advocating for patient rights to rehabilitative services.
Physical Therapist, New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Social Worker, New Jersey State Board of Social Work
Rutgers University, BA in Psychology
Columbia University, Certificate in Physical Therapy
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Judith "Judy" Harrell, of Craig, died Monday, May 21, 2012, at her home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today, Friday, May 25, 2012, at St. Michael Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Craig Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, in care of Grant Mortuary.


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Editor's Note: This is an updated version of an article we originally published on September, 30, 2013.
Facebook may boast 1.28 billion monthly active users, but the social network isn't for everyone. Maybe you don't find it all that useful, or you've received one too many FarmVille requests. Or perhaps the June 2014 disclosure that the company messed with users' News Feeds as part of a research experiment proved to be the final straw (even if monkeying with News Feeds is what Facebook does all the time). Whatever the reason, you've had it with Facebook.
So how do you make a clean break? You've got two choices—deactivating your Facebook account or deleting it outright.
Deactivate your account
Deactivating your Facebook account puts it on hiatus: Your profile will be removed from the site, as will most of what you posted to Facebook (though messages and other things will stick around), but Facebook will retain your data in case you decide to come back. You can always reactivate your account later by logging in to Facebook.
To deactivate your account, log in to Facebook, and select the settings menu in the upper-right corner (represented by a downward arrow icon). Choose Settings from the menu, and then on the next screen select Security from the list along the left side of the window.
Once there, click Deactivate your account toward the bottom of the page. Facebook will try to guilt you into staying by showing you photos of your Facebook friends, and then ask you why you want to deactivate your account. Once you tell Facebook why you don't want to be friends anymore, click the Confirm button, enter your password one last time, and Facebook will proceed to deactivate your account.
Kill your account altogether
Deleting your account, on the other hand, kills it completely: You won't be able to log back in to retrieve or view anything you've posted to Facebook, and if you want to use Facebook again, you'll have to start from scratch.
Facebook recommends that you download a copy of the data you've published to the site before you delete your account. Open the Settings menu on Facebook while logged in to your account by clicking the downward arrow icon. Next, select Settings, and on the General Account Settings page, look for Download a copy of your Facebook data and click the link. The service will then guide you through the process of downloading an archive of all your Facebook data.
The company doesn't make it immediately obvious as to how to delete your Facebook account, but to do so, log in to Facebook with your account, and then visit Facebook's account deletion form to carry out the process.
Keep in mind that once your Facebook account is gone, it's gone, so you should delete your account only if you're really, really sure that you won't use Facebook again.
This story, "How to delete or disable your Facebook account" was originally published by TechHive.


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Guide To Buying A Sewing Machine
Purchasing a new sewing machine is not rocket science; however, you need to follow some guidelines that will help you to make informed decisions as regards buying a sewing machine. Follow this guide to buying a sewing machine doggedly, and you will be glad you did:
1. Your Budget – It goes without saying that your purchasing power will determine if you will be able to buy anything you desire. Make up your mind as regards how much you plan to spend; however, don't be too stringent with your money. Don't spend too little an amount of money on buying a sewing machine, or you could end up purchasing a broken machine that will not deliver up to your expectations. Place your budget between $100 – $200 will give you an excellent, basic machine. Occasionally, one can find excellently refurbished sewing machines at prices lower than $100; if you're lucky to come across such deals, by all means, take advantage of them.
Visit http://sewing-machineforbeginners.com/ for cheap sewing machines
2. Accessories – When purchasing a new sewing machine, you need to look out for accessories that come with it. Fixtures such as lint cleaning brushes, feet attachments as well as the appropriate oil are just part of the added extras you should seek after anytime you want to buy a sewing machine.
3. Online Reviews – There is a reason why review websites were created, and that is to inform potential buyers of any product about the authenticity of the product as well as its features and benefits. This point should have been the first; search for and read reviews about any sewing machine that you have your sights on. This is part of what will help you make informed decisions. Other users have purchased and used the sewing machine you are planning to buy. It is only wise for you to seek out what they have to say about it. Check the reviews, the features and benefits of the sewing machines, the existence of any shortcomings that could render the machine unusable after a short period (you don't want to be purchasing a new sewing machine every two years, would you?), etc. Ensure that the reviews are written by people who have bought and used the machine, for there are lots of fake reviews out there, written to entice people into purchasing one product or another.
4. The User Manual– The user manuals of most sewing machines can be found online, and you can download and read them without difficulty. This will enable you to get a handle on how you can make use of the sewing machine. Ensure that the user manual is informative and sensible to you.
5. The Level of Experience – The sewing machine you plan to buy should also depend on the degree of experience of the user. Are you a beginner, or is the person you're making the purchase for, a newbie in sewing? Beginners don't need some fancy stuff that comes with sewing machines, other than basic functions that enhance sewing and mending. Mechanical sewing machines meet such requirements, as well as some uncomplicated computerized sewing machines. If you intend to use the machine to run a business or teach the art of sewing, then you need to set your sights higher and go for industrial-grade sewing machines. The professionalism of the user should determine, to a large extent, the type of sewing machine you should buy.
Ensure you read and follow the instructions in the user manual that accompanies your sewing machine when it's delivered as it can save you a lot of time and frustration.


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Benevolent Sexism: The Real Barrier Holding Women Back
Is sexism less harmful than other "isms"? Read Catalyst President & CEO Ilene H. Lang's insightful editorial, which ran in today's issue of the British newspaper The Guardian—and let us know what you think in the comments section!
Peter Dawson, the chief executive of the R&A, which...
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There was snow on the ground, but the reception was welcoming and warm when AEC members and project mentors traveled to Norman, Oklahoma, on Thursday,February 4, for a project site visit with Daniel Resasco and his co-principal investigators, Jeffrey Harwell and Ben Shiau. Representatives from ConocoPhillips, Schlumberger, Shell, Total, and the AEC attended in person; additional participants from Baker Hughes, Petrobras, and Halliburton joined by teleconference. This collaborative project requires expertise in catalysis and nanomaterials (Resasco) , interfacial chemistry (Harwell), and petroleum engineering (Shiau) and is supported by postdocs, graduate students and undergrads. This team is developing novel silica/carbon nanotube hybrids that aim to deliver catalysts directly to stranded oil. Daniel and the students presented on the first year's progress, visitors toured the University of Oklahoma's Sarkeys Energy Center and its research labs, and the visit concluded with lunch at the University Club. Some AEC members then met briefly with OU Professor Dean Oliver and his students, who are just starting a new AEC project this year titled "Data Analysis and Inversion for Mobile Nano Sensors."
On February 24, Bruce Cutright gave an invited talk titled "Solving the Edwards Aquifer Perennial Water Shortages" at the EPA Ground Water Summit 2010: Aquifer Storage and Recovery, Aquifer Recharge, and Desalination of Brackish Ground Water. The meeting was held in the San Antonio Water System Buildings.


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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Giants center David Baas missed three games with a neck injury, returned to start Monday night's game against the Vikings and ... limped off the field during the first drive of the game and didn't return. Baas injured his left knee and will have an MRI on Tuesday, but he did not sound optimistic about the results.
"We think we have an idea what it is," Baas said. "Hopefully it's not what we think, but we'll see. Obviously it's frustrating, because you feel like you can't catch a break. But it is what it is."
If "what it is" is a torn knee ligament, obviously the Giants could be without Baas for the remainder of this season. Jim Cordle took over at center and would be the most likely replacement.
Defensive end Justin Tuck left the game briefly in the fourth quarter in a lot of pain, but returned shortly thereafter. Tuck said the problem was a dislocated finger, but that he was fine as soon as he popped it back into place. This is, apparently, something that happens to him with some sort of frequency. He went for X-rays after the game, but he should be okay to play Sunday.
Tuck also got a sack in the game. He had a half a sack in the season opener in Dallas but was shut out in that category since. He did his trademark bow after bringing down Josh Freeman on Monday.
"I almost forgot how to do it, honestly," Tuck said.
Running back Brandon Jacobs was inactive for the game after rushing for 106 yards in Week 6 in Chicago and injuring his hamstring last week. Jacobs said he was told Monday morning he wouldn't be playing. He hopes to be able to play Sunday in Philadelphia.
"I'm hoping and praying," he said. "I think they made the right call (Monday). The medical staff said I could have gotten out there and pulled it, and it could have ended up being worse."
Newly signed running back Peyton Hillis rushed for 36 yards on 18 carries and a touchdown and caught five passes for 45 yards. Rookie Michael Cox rushed for 23 yards on 11 carries and caught two short passes.


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TAKE ONE LOOK at a male sage grouse performing his mating dance--his spiky tail feathers erected, yellow eye combs flashing and olive green air sacs ballooning from his chest--and you will know why Meriwether Lewis and William Clark dubbed it the "cock of the plains." But like so many other creatures chronicled in great numbers by Lewis and Clark, sage grouse populations have fallen to only a fraction of their historic records.
The culprit: widespread conversion of sagebrush habitat for agriculture. "We are approaching a strategic moment where extraordinary action will need to be taken to effectively protect the bird and its habitat," says Ben Deeble, sage grouse coordinator in NWF's Northern Rockies Project Office. "Failing that, it's likely that the sage grouse will be listed as an endangered species."
The range of North America's largest grouse encompasses millions of acres in 11 states. A range-wide listing of the sage grouse would be potentially the most sweeping endangered species listing of our time. "To my knowledge," says Deeble, "there is no other species that is found over such a wide area in this country." However, an endangered species listing could supplant vital state and local efforts to save the grouse.
Instead of listing the species, Deeble says, "we need to have the federal land managers make sage grouse and their habitats a priority both for restoration and conservation, and we need them to work with state agencies and local people to develop plans and take actions that are effective."
Though the listing is still under consideration, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management did recently adopt a "no net loss" policy for sage grouse and its habitat in order to maintain and increase the abundance and distribution of the bird. "This is important," Deeble explains, "because it commits the agencies to protect the sage grouse where they are abundant and doing well, but also where they are in decline and likely to wink out. It's the first time the agencies have acknowledged that the bird should not disappear from a large part of its range and the first time they're expressed a willingness to achieve that without an endangered species listing."
In the meantime, NWF is helping to monitor and conserve the sage grouse and its habitat under a program called "Adopt-A-Lek." This year, the program was dramatically expanded in Montana, Wyoming and Nevada, and further expansions are in the works for 2003. The program recruits and trains volunteers to census grouse populations and monitor habitats. "We think it's very important that local people get involved and invested in this issue," says Deeble. "It's pretty common for me to encounter ranchers and others who care deeply about the bird and remember how abundant it used to be. We need help from those people now to turn this population decline around."