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Ages 11-H.S Seniors
Location: Greer Field at Turchin Stadium
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Starts: 9:00am / Ends: 4:00pm
Camp Cost: $150.00
This intense one day camp is limited to 50 campers only. This session stresses mechanics, mental approach and all fundamentals of hitting. Each camper will be given the same type of instruction that has made the Tulane Green Wave one of the top hitting clubs in the nation.
Each hitter will have the opportunity to swing the bat over a 1,000 times under the supervision of the Tulane coaching staff. Also, each hitter will be videotaped and have a chance to have his swing critiqued and evaluated in one-on-one sessions. Space is limited so sign up soon!
Each camper must bring his own baseball equipment. Players should bring a glove, bat, Helmet, cleats/spikes, running shoes or turf shoes, hat, and any other equipment they feel necessary to compete.
Each camper will receive an official camp T-shirt. This shirt will allow free admission to every Tulane Green Wave home baseball game. Awards will be presented in each age group for best prospect.
Insurance coverage for accidental injury is required by all participants. If at the time of injury no family insurance
exists, limited coverage is available at a per-session cost of $16.00. This coverage must be purchased prior to camp
commencement. Coverage is subject to policy terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions. Please indicate your
current insurance data below or if secondary camp coverage is necessary.
Tulane's McWilliams Athletic Complex, featuring the newly constructed Turchin Stadium, Sofio Hitting Facility and two astroplay fields will be utilized during camp. These facilities allow for a full day of baseball in hot or cold weather, rain or shine.
Please check your email regularly as this is our primary way we communicate. Any additional information that we need to convey as the camp draws closer will be passed on to you via the e-mail address that you supplied when you signed up for camp. Please make it a habit to check your e-mail daily, this will eliminate any confusion and or miscommunication.
All campers will register from 8:00am-9:00am at Turchin Stadium.
Turchin Stadium is on the north end of Tulane's campus. It is on Ben Weiner Drive, which is a one-way street going north.
From the East: Take I-10 west to the Claiborne Avenue exit (the only exit on the left, don't get caught in the right lane). Go down Claiborne about three miles and past seven traffic signals. Take a left on Calhoun, then a right on Willow. Ben Weiner Drive is the next immediate right.
From the West: Take I-10 East to the Carrollton Avenue exit (the second exit after the I-10/I-610 split). The exit will put you right on Carrollton, so go down about a mile until you reach Claiborne Avenue at a lighted intersection. Go through the intersection and make a u-turn back toward Claiborne and turn right on Claiborne. Go past the traffic light, which will be Broadway, and take a right on Audubon Blvd. (not Audubon Street). Take a left on Willow and go through the stop light. At the next light, turn left onto Ben Wiener Drive
Toulouse Gourmet Caterers will be on location if campers need to purchase lunch or snacks during camp.
Hotel accommodations are not included in the price of camp. All campers are responsible for making their own hotel arrangements. We have partnered with the Holiday Inn Metairie to offer a "Tulane Camp Rate" for those who will need accommodations. To make reservations during any of the Advanced Skills Camps, click here or call Tahane Khaled at 504-373-5946 ext 7126.
Tulane University Baseball merchandise will be available for purchase at this event.
Medical Care: A trainer will be present during each session to ensure each campers safety
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Like fire in a dragon's belly, we realize many of you have burning questions you want to ask about Skyrim. Now's your chance, as today we're kicking off our first fan interview for the game.
If there's something you're dying to know about the game, give us a shout on the forums, at The Elder Council, or here on the blog. Game Director Todd Howard and other members of Bethesda Game Studios will be answering your questions in a few weeks.

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After becoming legally blind 15 years ago, Jerry Clark thought his days in the Corvette hobby were over. For years, Jerry has owned and restored 17 different Corvettes, starting with his first in 1972, a ´68 427 435hp. The last Corvette he owned was an ´85 that he purchased new in August of that year, which he had to sell only two months later. Discouraged by his blindness, Jerry decided his involvement in the hobby was over for good. He sold all of his Corvette restoration tools, and gave his repair manuals away.
After 10 years had gone by, Jerry retired, and he and his wife, Marti, moved to Florida. This would be one of the most challenging and exciting times in his life. Jerry learned that a friend was selling his ´69. When it was offered to Jerry, he became the proud owner of yet another Corvette. While in need of a full restoration, the ´69 convertible boasted a 427, 400hp four-speed with a 3.70:1 Posi rearend, and all matching numbers.
Now that Jerry owned the ´69, it was time to start the restoration. With limited funds, and knowing that he'd done this before, Jerry decided to do the work himself. Even with his limited sight, he was still capable of doing most of the work, and what he wasn't able to do was accomplished by calling in favors from his Corvette-knowledgeable friends. Jerry says, "It's amazing, they still talk to me."
The paint was done at a local body shop by painter Don Marsh, with a basecoat/clearcoat in Tuxedo Black, the original color. It has won many Best Paint awards since.
While the car was being painted, Jerry had Ken's Speed Shop rebuild the engine. Ken kept everything stock with the exception of the cam, and port and polishing the heads. Jerry tells us the engine now puts out approximately 475 hp. To top the engine off, Jerry had the three Holley carburetors restored by Jerry Luck Motorsports.
You can now see Jerry and Marti cruising down the highway near their Spring Hill, Florida, home with the top down, enjoying the fresh air, and yes--his wife is doing the driving.


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Better yet, start bashing Microsoft Windows and don't get an infraction. (JOKING DON'T DO THAT.) Let use try something. Let's see how long this thread can go before becoming dead. Any takers?
Another round of Ubuntu for my friends here!
Fighting to bring Pink back to The Pink Ponies archive.
Posting code? Use the [code] or [php] tags.
I don't care, I'm still free. You can't take the sky from me.
I keep closing threads to a minimum and prefer to remove offending material or split threads.
As for being a thread killer, I am not. Threads seem to pick up when I post (sometimes they go way off topic, usually about my sex, and no, don't do it here. I can see you want to...)
ironically, whoever posts last in this thread, will officially gain the title of "thread killer". kind of like the game of hot potato. hope its not me!
Thats happened to me before... 'you' just post assuming that the thread is perfectly healthy, and then it falls over dead... ... ... even if its only happened once or twice, it really stands out and, yes, makes me feel bad.
Someone is always the last person standing... its just weird when it's 'you'.


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St. Thekla Pilgrimage, 2012Pilgrims gathered for the annual St. Thekla Pilgrimage at the Antiochian Village from September 21-23, 2012, joined by presiding hierarch His Grace Bishop Thomas, and the Abbess of the Convent of St. Thekla, Mother Alexandra. The Pilgrimage began on Friday evening with Great Vespers, followed by dinner, a showing of the Oscar nominated movie "The Help," and a discussion led by Fr. Anthony Yazge, Antiochian chair of the Department of Camping.
On Saturday, the Pilgrimage continued with a Hierarchical Liturgy at St. Ignatius Chapel at the Camp, followed by fellowship at brunch and an afternoon of activities which included workshops and discussion on "The Family and the Media" and "The Sacraments." Pilgrims also attended the Supplication Service to St. Thekla with anointing with oil from the Shrine in Maíaloula, Syria, and enjoyed a Chapel tour with Village Director Paul Finley. Afterwards, there was time for prayer, rest and reflection, and an opportunity to tour the Antiochian Heritage Museum.
St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church of Boston is seeking a full-time Youth Director, who will be responsible for the overall development and implementation of a comprehensive program designed to meet the needs of the children and young adults of the parish. The goal is to offer a sound religious foundation for youth which promotes Orthodox Christian values of worship, fellowship, service and witness.
The Youth Director will work under supervision of the pastor. He or she must be a committed Orthodox Christian, a highly motivated self-starter who understands contemporary youth culture and who will serve as a good role model for the youth. He or she will be interacting with parents, keeping them informed, and encouraging their support and active participation.
The Youth Director will also work closely with the Parents' Guild and volunteer staff, to design strategies which will improve and expand the parish youth ministry, including the recruitment and training of volunteers to assist in coordinating and staffing. The Director will set and oversee a youth ministry budget, as part of the general parish budget.
Download the Youth Director Job Description
Download the Youth Director Overview
Download the Youth Director Application
These young Syrian sisters and their mother sought refuge at a camp located far from the intensifying violence in Syria. More than half of Syria's refugees are children, and in great need of basic care items. (Photo: UNHCR/F. Juez)September 24, 2012
Baltimore, MD (IOCC) Hiba, 5, clings fearfully to her mother's dress round the clock, and wakes up screaming in the middle of the night. Ever since Sami, 4, and his brother Rana, 2, fled Homs with their mother, loud sounds elicit screams and send them diving for cover under tables and beds. The violence that has engulfed Syria is taking a heavy toll on its children. They make up more than half of the 260,000 Syrian refugees pouring into neighboring countries such as Jordan and Lebanon, according to United Nations estimates. Many arrive with nothing, not even the most basic belongings. International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) is attending to the immediate needs of these young refugees and their families with the distribution of emergency relief items such as health kits, infant supplies and bedding.
IOCC Jordan is working with local churches and relief partners to provide basic necessities like diapers, baby blankets and infant clothing to Syrian mothers seeking shelter at Za'atri refugee camp, where 60 percent of the 28,000 refugees are small children and infants.
Conciliar Press' 2013 icon calendar features icons depicting the work of Christ—seen, unseen, and foreshadowed—throughout the Old Testament.
The 11" X 12" full-color calendar, the latest in a popular series of calendars, features large calendar boxes (1-3/8" X 1-3/4") for recording important date reminders. Major saint and feast days traditionally celebrated in Orthodox countries around the world are listed, according to the New Calendar. The monthly themes are:
His Grace Bishop Basil writes:
Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of our brother and concelebrant Fr. Justin Pierce, 84, retired at St. Luke Church in Erie, CO, who fell asleep in Christ in hospice care on Saturday, September 22nd, 2012. Condolences may be sent to Khouriya Patricia and the Pierces' two daughters c/o Hierodeacon Mark Berge of St. Luke/Erie at email@example.com.
Divine services for Fr. Justin will be served according to the Western Rite at St. Luke/Erie by Fr. John Connely of St. Mark Church in Denver, CO: Tuesday at 6:00PM Vespers for the Dead; Wednesday at 11:00AM Matins for the Dead followed by the Requiem Mass. God being my Helper, I will be present on Wednesday morning to serve a Trisagion before Matins for the repose of Father Justin's soul. After the Mass, a Meal of Mercy will be served by the Ladies of St. Luke at their parish fellowship hall. Interment is scheduled for 2:30PM.
May God grant our brother Paradise. May He grant Khouriya Patricia and the Pierce family consolation. And may He grant you long life.
The deadline for applications to join the St. Stephen's Certificate Program has been extended to October 2. The course is the most popular program offered by the Antiochian House of Studies School of Orthodox Theology.
Ancient Faith Radio highlights their interview with Archdeacon Peter Boulukos, registrar of the House of Studies.
St. Stephen's Certificate Program
House of Studies
From the Diocese of Los Angeles and the West:
It is with extreme sadness that we inform you that our beloved brother in Christ, Deacon Howard Shannon of St. Athanasius Church in Goleta, California, fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, September 21, 2012. His Eminence, Archbishop JOSEPH has asked the parishes to remember him in your prayers for the departed for the next 40 days and to hold a special Trisagion for his eternal life. May God receive him in His Heavenly Kingdom and may his memory be eternal.
His Grace Bishop Basil has been interviewed by Fr. Christopher Metropulos of Orthodox Christian Network (OCN), regarding the recently concluded meeting of hierarchs of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America.
Listen to the interview here, via OCN.
Fr. George Shalhoub, priest at the Basilica of St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church in Livonia, Michigan, recently offered four "Meditations on Mercy" at the 2012 Antiochian House of Studies Residency Program. The talks were presented each evening after the final benediction of Great Vespers during the first week of the program in early September, and were very well received by the 100 students and faithful present. Ancient Faith Radio has posted each talk, as well as an interview with Fr. George.
"I teach Liturgical Practice and I chose a theme every year and speak from my experience as a priest for over 40 years," Fr. George said. "In my talks, I asked, what does it mean when to use mercy with each other? Mercy is to listen, to comfort, to forgive, to strengthen, to encourage, all set in the context of prayer."
Father urged his audience to avoid becoming "professional" priests or deacons, because in doing so "we lose the art of being priests. And this subject can apply to everyone," he added. "In our world today, we find a breakdown occurs when communication dies; we're wired up but we're still not communicating with each other."
Listen to the complete set of meditations.
Eastern Dioceses 2012 Fall Delegates MeetingOctober 12-14, 2012Diocese of New York and Washington D.C. Diocese of Charleston, Oakland and the Mid-AtlanticHosted by St. George Church, Danbury, CTEvent page on FacebookDownload Registration Form (PDF)
Deadline for registration is Friday, October 5, 2012. Please mail a registration form (PDF) with your check to: St. George Orthodox Church Delegates Meeting, 125 Kohanza Street, Danbury, CT 06811.
Saturday night will be an international dinner featuring homemade foods from several different countries, as well as a hafli and dance featuring Arabic and American music.
St. George Church has set aside a block of rooms at the La Quinta Inn and Suites in Danbury, CT. For more information and directions, please download this hotel registration information PDF.
from the September 2012 issue of The Word:
HATZOPOULOS, Christos, to the holy diaconate, by Bishop JOHN on June 30, 2012, at St. John of Damascus Church in Dedham, Massachusetts. He is attached to the parish.
IBRAHIM, Deacon Michael, to the holy priesthood, by Bishop NICHOLAS on March 4, 2012, at St. George Church, Little Falls, New Jersey. Father Michael is attached to the parish.
SWEIS, Niphone (Nishan), to the holy diaconate, on July 1, 2012, by Archbishop JOSEPH at St. Nicholas Church in San Francisco, California. He is assigned to the parish.
WOOLLEY, John Saturus, to the holy diaconate by Bishop BASIL on July 1st, 2012, at St. George Cathedral in Wichita, Kansas. He is assigned to St. Mark Church in Denver, Colorado.
AARAJ, Priest Antoun, to the dignity of Archpriest, by Bishop ANTOUN on March 4, 2012, at the Mission of St. Ignatius of Antioch, Boca Raton, Florida.
BULLOCK, Priest Gabriel, to the dignity of Archpriest, by Bishop ANTOUN on May 13, 2012, at the Church of St. Nicholas, Myrtle Beach, Florida.
On Sunday, September 16, the live call-in broadcast Ancient Faith Today will feature host Kevin Allen's conversation with well-known author Kyriacos Markides. Markides' newly released book, The Inner River, chronicles his "pilgrimage to the heart of Christian spirituality," and speaks about his journey from materialism to shamanism, and then back home to the mystical Orthodox Christian faith of his youth.
A professor of sociology at the University of Maine, Markides is the best-selling author of The Mountain of Silence and Gifts of the Desert. "He is a bridge builder between Orthodox and non-Orthodox seekers," notes Ancient Faith Today host Allen. "We'll find out about his views of Darwinism, near-death experiences, universalism, and other topics that are a part of his fascinating inner journey. I'll also have a chance to ask him some of the hard questions that many who have read his books, have wondered about."
The call-in number for Ancient Faith Today is 1-855-AFRADIO (1-855-237-2346), and the link for the chatroom is posted shortly before the time of the program, which streams live at 8 P.M. Eastern Standard Time.
Carole Buleza, Director, Department of Christian EducationDirector of the Department of Christian Education, Carole Buleza, shares her thoughts at the beginning of the 2012-2013 Sunday School year.
Back to the Bible
As our last Festivals theme asserted, the Bible fills us with eternal joy; by my account: eternal and yet ever-new are the lessons it teaches, and joy comes from knowing Jesus Christ can speak to each of us through its words. Lately I have been reading St. Paul's words in his epistles to the early Churches. In every one of them, his hope is that young Christians learn more and more about the Way of salvation. Even I, a Christian for over half a century, find a lesson each time I pick up my Bible.
As the Director of the Department of Christian Education, I would urge all of us to make the 2012 Creative Festivals theme an abiding theme for our lives. If only for a few minutes, open and read each day. I keep our Bible at the dinner table, and after we pray and everyone is served, I open and read a passage from the Gospels so my family will hear the name of Jesus, and His words, every day. I don't "unpack" the message, I just read and close the Bible. Sometimes I begin with a phrase like, "Let's see what Jesus is doing now."
As a mother, I want my home centered on Christ, and this small effort—sometimes less than two minutes—opens the door so Christ can be present with us at our evening meal. If I could issue a directive to all Orthodox mothers to do the same, I would. If you need help in getting started, let me know: firstname.lastname@example.com, or via our Facebook page, "Orthodox Christian Parenting."
Fort Lauderdale, FL (OCN)
The Orthodox Christian Network (OCN), a not-for-profit online Christian radio and learning portal, announces the acquisition of Illumination Learning, a not-for-profit, online hub for Orthodox Christian education resources.
"Younger generations are increasingly turning to the Internet to learn and engage the original teachings of Christ nurtured and protected by the Orthodox Christian faith," said Father Chris Metropulos, Executive Director of the Orthodox Christian Network. "OCN is ready and eager to expand our education offerings online."
"Illumination Learning has been blessed to engage thousands of students of all ages throughout the world - children, parents, and adults - to access videos, podcasts, and blogs and learn from some of the great minds in Orthodoxy worldwide," said Jennifer Hock, Founder and President of Illumination Learning. "The OCN expands our reach and resources in providing Orthodox Christian education resources."
"Illumination Learning offers all of us the opportunity to learn without being limited by geography. Think of all the Orthodox speakers you'd love to hear who haven't come to your city or parish. With Illumination Learning, you can travel and learn without ever leaving your house! You can hear theologians from around the world, experts in fields that matter to you, and spiritual giants who proclaim the Gospel with zeal and love. It is the most readily available, easily accessible, and cost-effective way ever to sit at the feet of the greatest Orthodox minds of our time and experience the faith in a new way," continued Jennifer Hock.
Bishop John addresses students at St. Vladimir's SeminarySt. Vladimir's Seminary in Crestwood, New York, reports:
In his first visit to campus as a hierarch, His Grace The Right Rev. John Abdalah, auxiliary bishop for the Antiochian Archdiocese's Diocese of Worcester and New England, presided over the liturgy for the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos at Three Hierarchs Chapel on campus.
Bishop John received his Master of Divinity degree with the Class of 1984. For 33 years, he served as a priest of the Self-Ruled Antiochian Archdiocese of North America, before being consecrated as Auxiliary of the Diocese of Worcester and New England on December 11, 2011. He also holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in Pastoral Care from Pittsburgh Theological School, a Master's equivalency certificate in Pastoral Counseling from Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts.
As a late summer storm blew through the Westchester County campus, bringing wind and rain that relentlessly pounded the chapel, His Grace calmly and joyfully served alongside other Antiochian and seminary clergy.
MEMORY ETERNAL! Paul Saba, 88, of Largo, Florida, passed away on August 15, 2012. Paul was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 1, 1923 to Gabriel and Pauline (Asha) Saba. Paul was a member of the Order of St. Ignatius and a founding member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, St. Petersburg, Florida. A veteran of the US Air Force, Paul was currently attending Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Safety Harbor, Florida. He was very active in the Orthodox Church and was president of the SOYO club several times.
Read Paul's complete obituary and view the guest book.
The Fall 2012 issue of DIAKONIA is now available online. This issue highlights the Diocese of Ottawa, Eastern Canada and Upstate New York, and contains:
...and more! Click here to download (PDF).
Bishop Basil blesses Sheltering Tree building siteOn Saturday August 18, eight Orthodox clergy, future residents and their families, and friends of the Sheltering Tree gathered in an open lot in Bellevue, Nebraska--despite the threat of rain--to pray with His Grace, Bishop Basil of The Diocese of Wichita and Mid-America, as he blessed the building site for The Sheltering Tree I, a communal residence for developmentally disabled persons.
The Sheltering Tree I is the result of much faith and prayer and hard work. This first Sheltering Tree will be a home for 10 developmentally disabled persons who will enjoy independence in their own distinct apartments, surrounding common areas for community life. Live-in managers will provide support for the residents. The two-acre site was secured with funding via a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant, The Topeka Federal Home Loan Bank, and many personal offerings--totaling over $2 million.
God's presence was evident at the blessing when the rainy clouds dispersed and warm rays of sunshine accompanied His Grace's arrival at the site.
The 2012 Orthodox Institute Mid‐America
Saturday, September 29, 8:30‐4:30St. Basil the Great Orthodox Church9302 Riverview Ave., Kansas City, KSPre-registration required by September 21Download Brochure (PDF)
The Orthodox Institute Mid‐America is a pan‐Orthodox endeavor for continuing education of the faithful and is coordinated by the Orthodox Christian Education Commission Department of Teacher Training, Myra Kovalak, Director (email@example.com). Fr. Elias Issa, of the host parish, and event chairperson, Kathy Kelly cordially invite you to the 2012 Institute which will include an exhibit of the Holy Land. You may register by phone, email, or mail. Contact Kathy Kelly, e‐mail: email@example.com, phone: 816.853.9998. The cost of the event, $35, includes lunch and materials.
The presenters will be Mat. Valerie Zahirsky, Al and Dee Kacere, and Carole Buleza. Participants can choose from three tracks of courses, "Scripture," "Teacher Training II for Elementary," or "Teacher Training II for MS/HS."
For more information and a registration form, please download the event brochure (PDF).
Fr. Michael Ellis and familyBrookline, MA (August 21, 2012)
The North American OCF Office announces the recent appointment of Fr. Michael J. Ellis to the position of North American Chaplain.
The North American Chaplain works across all Orthodox jurisdictions, providing resources and assistance to the chaplains who work directly with the students on campus. Fr Michael will be coordinating the OCF Chaplaincy Network of regional,district and local OCF chaplains and handling ecclesiastical/spiritual issues brought to his attention from both the staff of the OCF North American Office and the local OCF chapters.
Fr. Michael and his wife Presvytera Jesica, both originally from upstate New York, currently reside in Mansfield, OH with their two children Alexander and Sophia.
Fr. Michael is a graduate of the State University of New York, College at Brockport where he completed his undergrad work, graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications Studies, emphasis Interpersonal and Organizational Communications.
On Sunday, September 2, the live, call-in radio program of Ancient Faith Radio featured the theme, "Back to the Future: A Reflection on the Past and Future Legacy of the 'Evangelical Orthodox' in Canonical Orthodoxy."
The guest was the V. Rev. Jon Braun, ex-Campus Crusade for Christ Regional Director and former leader of the Evangelical Orthodox Church. Fr. Peter Gillquist of blessed memory was originally scheduled to be interviewed on this program as well. As a tribute to his life and legacy, Conciliar Press has made Fr. Peter's booklet Finishing the Race available as a free download.
The call-in number for Ancient Faith Today is: 1-855-AFRADIO (1-855-237-2346), and it streams live at 5:00 pm Pacific, 7:00 pm Central, and 8:00 pm Eastern every other Sunday.
Listen to the complete podcast with Fr. Jon.
Fr. Fouad Saba writes:
Glory to Jesus Christ who is the Resurrection and the Life! Glory forever!
St. George Cathedral in Coral Gables, Florida is saddened to inform you of the passing into eternal life of the handmaid of God, Nabiha Nasr, early this morning, August 29, 2012, at the age of 94. Nabiha, late widow of Jules Nasr, and matriarch of the Nasr family, was mother to five children, twelve grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. St. George Cathedral offers her sincerest condolences to her children, Michel (Cathedral Council President), Aimee, Mouna, Gretta, Sally, and their families. May the loving God who gave His only Son, grant rest to his handmaiden, Nabiha, with the Saints, and may He bless and comfort the Nasr family with his Grace.
The following arrangements have been made:
St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Houston, TX is honored to be the convention host! The site of the convention is Hilton Americas Hotel in downtown Houston.
Visit the Convention website to register today!
Abe Abraham, the longest serving member of the Archdiocese Board of Trustees, celebrated his 100th birthday on August 21. A celebration was held on Saturday August 18 with Vespers at St. Nicholas Church in Grand Rapids and a gala dinner at The Cultural Center at St. Nicholas. Almost 300 guests attended the tribute to Abe.
Abe was born in 1912 in Rashaya Al Wadi in Lebanon. At the age of nine, he and his mother, Zahia, crossed the Atlantic to meet up with his father, Sleyman, who had established a home and business in Towanda, KS. Abe three siblings were born in Kansas, the family returned to Lebanon for several years before returning to America and settling in Grand Rapids, MI. There, Sleyman established a retail candy and "five and dime" store. With the help of his sons, the business grew into a tobacco and candy wholesale distribution company. Today the company distributes groceries to convenience stores in eight Midwestern states.
The Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) recently uploaded a variety of videos to YouTube featuring the ongoing growth and progress of Orthodox churches in Africa.
Viewers can catch glimpses of African Orthodox Christians worshipping in liturgy, singing welcome greetings to visiting missionaries and clergy, dancing in community celebrations, and working on construction teams for church buildings.
Fifteen OCMC mission teams from May through December of this year will serve in Africa as well as other far flung locations such as Albania and Mongolia.
View the OCMC YouTube page here.


text: Ok all of you regulars know that I am not involved with anything here really except for maybe Zoth, but I just wanted to tell everyone that I finally read my first Chuck Palahniuk book. I just finished Survivor and loved it. I am curious to know what everyone else thought of it and what your first Palahnuik books were and what it was that got you hooked on his writing?


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The Sausage Party with DJ's Kruser & Jose Vargas
Every Tuesday night at Crisp PizzaBar join your hosts, Kruser & Jose Vargas as they bring you, & Milwaukee the first ever GUYS NIGHT!
Gentlemen, this night is for you!
$2 JAMO Shots
$3 Slammers
2-4-1 Sausage Pizza Slices
(specials are for everyone, we're not greedy ladies!)
Does it get any better than this? Oh Wait, it does!!!
At Midnight we will have a Chug Toast! Also there will be Beer Pong Tournament (for a free beer party) and Flip Cup!
Free Bacon & Sausage handouts throughout the night.
Tunes by Kruser & Jose Vargas, Specials start at 10! See all you Meatheads this Tuesday & every Tuesday!
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What would you give to walk in your house one afternoon to the comfy aroma of baking gingerbread?
That's why you can find gingerbread-scented candles, air fresheners, oils and even a gingerbread-scented hot salt body scrub. Gingerbread smells like home and grandma's hugs.
Short of convincing one of my teens that they need to take up gingerbread-baking, my best alternative is to bake a pan myself. I might even step outside just for the pleasure of opening the door to that lovely, spicy goodness.
Gingerbread recipes often possess quite a lineage, passed down over generations. A number of you shared decades-old favorite recipes. Pat Lee's mother often made gingerbread during World War II. "She said it went easy on ingredients that required ration stamps at the time, so they made it frequently when friends gathered for card games," says Lee, of Livermore.
Pat Mitchard, of Monte Sereno, says cheerfully of her mother's recipes, "It's old because I am! And I remember it from when I was young in Missouri in the '50s."
Ellen Calderone, of San Lorenzo, sent a recipe acquired in 1950 in Medford, Ore. Jo Anna Watt remembers her mother's unique way of measuring ingredients for a gingerbread topping, "using as a measurer a particular spoon we had."
Accompanying this column is a basic gingerbread recipe sent by Plates readers Linda Sue Liu and Karen Gremer. Molasses, cinnamon, ginger and cloves deliver that trademark gingerbread smell. Gingerbread is lovely with a dollop of whipped cream or a bit of applesauce, but you can also try Calderone's coconut topping.
Carole Korp, of Pacifica, sent a gingerbread that's a bit different. Her giant gingerbread, which includes applesauce, raisins and chopped nuts, bakes in a 10-inch tube pan. "It's a large cake and stays moist and delicious for days," she says.
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Sue M. sends heartfelt thanks to Plates readers, who offered recipes and suggestions for desserts that her husband can enjoy, despite his allergy to eggs. "My husband got a real kick out of seeing the recipe suggestions from your readers," she says. "It was nice to be reminded about vegan dessert options. Common egg substitutes/replacements have egg whites, which is what my husband is deathly allergic to." Sue says the local firehouse may benefit from her practice dessert-making.
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Caroline Volk offered another suggestion in the hunt for fresh yeast. "In response to the reader who wants to purchase cubes of fresh yeast, Diablo Foods in Lafayette has been known to carry it," she says.
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New York City -- On the heels of a strong November, some department store retailers reported surprisingly weak December revenue. Results were impacted by a blizzard in the Northeast, which took a bite out of sales after Christmas.
The results raised some worries that the holiday season might be less stellar than some had hoped. Still, much of Wall Street still predicts that November and December spending will show the largest annual increase since 2006.
"It's not shaping up to be a blowout holiday for retailers. It's slow and steady," said Ken Perkins, president of RetailMetrics.
Macy's missed the Wall Street mark with a same-store sales gain of 3.9%. Analysts expected a same-store sales rise of 4.5%. But the combined November and December figure rose 4.6% and the retailer is maintaining its profit outlook for the fourth quarter.
"Sales in December were strong at both Macy's and Bloomingdale's, consistent with our high expectations, despite snowstorms that disrupted after-Christmas shopping along the East Coast," said Terry J. Lundgren, chairman, president and CEO of Macy's.
Kohl's Corp. also fell short of expectations. The company's same-store sales rose 3.9% in December, compared with the 4.3% increase analysts expected. For the five weeks ended Jan. 1, Kohl's said total revenue climbed 5.9% to $3.19 billion. Online revenue surged 66%.
At J.C. Penney, same-store sales rose a better-than-expected 3.7% surpassing Wall Street's expected 3.3% gain. It was the chain's best holiday sales gains since 2006. Total December sales increased 2.3% to $2.96 billion, with the chain's off-mall and newer stores, including its Manhattan location, outperforming the company average.
Higher-end retailers turned in strong results as affluent consumers returned to spending. Both Saks and Nordstrom outpaced estimates. Nordstrom reported an 8.4% increase in December same-store sales, while, Saks said same-store sales rose 11.8%.
J.C. Penney same-store sales rose 3.7% surpassing Wall Street's expected 3.3% gain.
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Remember when I was talking about this necklace? Well here is what I came up with. My initial idea was to have them strung with embroidery floss, but I couldn't get over how, well, cheap it look that way. I made the beads smaller and the holes larger and instead used a silver chain. I like this much better actually.
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While John Deere has been in business since 1837, in 2014 it released their first large square baler.
A crowd of dealers from across North America were introduced to the baler and many other new products with much fanfare at John Deere's 2014 product launch in downtown Milwaukee, Wis. Excited dealers were on-hand as they unveiled their latest line of equipment and new tractors, including Deere's prototype of a four-track 4-wheel drive tractor – making the company the only one with wheels, two-track, and four-track for 4WDs.
First John Deere large square baler
This year's launch brought significant additions and updates to John Deere's hay and forage lineup, including the company's first large square baler. With an agreement signed with Kuhn in 2011, John Deere's Jeremy Unruh, product line manager at their Ottumwa Works (Iowa) plant, said, "We took a single-tie machine made in Europe and redesigned it to fit the U.S. market with a double-tie machine, made in Ottumwa, Iowa." He said they changed over 85% of the original design, with over 2,100 parts on the L340.
The balers, L330 (3x3-foot bales) and L340 (3x4-foot bales) feature John Deere's double-tie knotters, which they designed for easier servicing. The L330 operates at 83-inches of width and the L340 at 90-inches. The balers' information and pricing will be available at midnight on August 28, 2014. Unruh said they are currently creating the new production line at the Ottumwa works, but hope to have them ready for the 2015 hay season.
I asked Unruh about the status of their small square balers, which have not seen a recent design update, and he said they had a conference call on the matter in the past week, realizing that's an important machine for many customers, but they're still evaluating the small square baler as far as a redesign or improvement launch.
Third windrower in three years
John Deere again updated its windrower series with the new W260 Windrower and 500R Platform. It has a Final Tier IV engine and 260-horsepower 6.8L engine, allowing it to deliver power at lower rpms, the company said. The cab is 30% larger, with 37% more glass surface area for viewing.
New self-propelled forage harvester series coming in 2016
The new 8000 Series of John Deere forage harvesters looks like, and is, a bottom-up redesign. Deere employees explained that there are over 5,000 new parts on their four new standard crop-flow models with 375 to 616 horsepower, 8100, 8200, 8400, and 8500, and their 626-horsepower 8600 with wide crop-flow model.
It was obvious that easy maintenance was a focus on the new machine, as the new series has swing-out tool boxes, a hook-and-pulley system built in to remove the kernel processor, and even a built-in hand-wash (water) station at the bottom of the ladder. John Deere says the new models will reduce fuel consumption as much as 18%.
While Final Tier IV requirements brought the machine to life, the new engine is placed completely behind the rear wheels, allowing for less soil compaction and better flotation.
Deere and Hillco tout one-pass corn stalk bales
The final item we heard about in the hay and forage department was the Hillco single pass round bale system, built in partnership with Deere. While the system does take more combine horsepower, Deere says it chose the round bale system over large squares for weight reasons, saving over 10,000 pounds (12,000 pounds for a round bale and baler versus 20,000-22,200 pounds for a square bale and baler). Deere estimates needing only 35 horsepower from the combine for the system.
If you're wondering how often the combine needs to stop for the bales to drop out, you wouldn't be the only person, explained Lenny Hill, owner and president of Hillco Technologies. "The accumulator allows the combine to keep moving, so we don't have to deal with the issue of stopping – we know the harvest of grain is the most important part of this process," he said. The accumulator gathers about one-fourth or one-third of the bale, and then sends it into the baler at once, ensuring there is enough material to begin the bale-making process.
With an approximate $80,000 investment, not including the baler or combine, you do get some big returns in terms of bale quality. First, the 5-foot by six-foot "MOG" corn bales (material other than grain) weigh about 1,750 pounds, compared to 1,450 for a traditional corn stalk bale. This is because you're only taking what comes out of the combine, and that includes corn. "Even the best combines lose 2 bushels per acre of corn out of the back. We get to collect that, and that's something a traditional corn stalk bale wouldn't contain," Hill explained.
That 20% addition of weight per bale means there will be 20% fewer bales in the field, and 20% fewer bales to transport and store. The reason they get more weight is because of the fines they're packing into the plant – collecting the highly digestible but less nutrient-dense top portion of the plant – rather than only packing the more fibrous leaves picked up in a three pass combine-rake-and-bale system.
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The MOG corn bale system also lowers the ash content, which John Deere estimates to total 3.6% ash, versus 12.4% ash in a traditional corn stalk bale. This is due to the dismissal of the raking process, which pulls in about 60% of field residue (including some dirt), whereas a MOG system is only collecting 20% to 30% of field residue. That also means less need for manure application.
For the right operator (would it be good beef and dairy heifer feed?), the "single-pass round baler" system could be a game-changer.


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mikenz66 wrote:alan... wrote:i like that attitude. considering how great each method has worked for me, to right one or another off as "wrong" seems like a bad idea. although some who teach these methods would certainly call theirs the only right ones...
My solution is to simply ignore anyone who claims to have the one true method or the one true interpretation of the Buddha-Vacana.
However, I would advise following the suggestions of one particular teacher. Different teachers can sound contradictory because they are trying to give what they think is the most effective way of approaching the path, based on their experience, and the experience of their students.
especially if they are focused solely on one specific method! the buddha taught so many it's amazing. and he gave a fair amount of variation on many of the individual methods as well. so when someone says "the only way is MY way and it's this specific training taught by the buddha", i'm kind of like "...hmmm... i'm going to just back up and leave quietly."


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April 15th, 2008: Tax Day outreach and education action
Southern Nevada ALLies took their first public action for April 15th — Tax Day — by issuing their first communiqué and hanging up the following flyers in honor of the occasion:
How Government Works (#1)
How Government Works (#2)
Taxes Pay For Torture (#1)
Taxes Pay For Torture (#2)
Taxes Pay For War (#1)
Taxes Pay For War (#2)
Your Money Or Your Life!
Your Tax Dollars At Work (#1)
Your Tax Dollars At Work (#2)
Communiqué #1
This is the first communiqué from the Southern Nevada Alliance of the Libertarian Left.
Today, April 15th, guerrilla educators affiliated with Southern
Nevada ALL struck targets in the streets of southeastern Las Vegas and on the
UNLV campus.
Flyers—with slogans including
Taxes Pay For Torture,
Taxes Pay
For War, and
Your Money Or Your Life,—were raised to reach out
to unwilling taxpayers and potential new ALLies, and to raise public consciousness
about taxes.
On the filing deadline for 2007's federal income tax—when countless honest working folks are sick of meddlesome government—when they are tired of being forced to fill out complex forms—and when they are forced to take (on average) 30% of the money that they worked to earn in the previous year and render it as tribute to the United States federal government—against their will, and whether or not they approve of what the government will do with the money—we have a perfect opportunity to spread our message about the violence of government taxation.
Taxes mean violence, both at the point of collection, and at the point of government spending. Collecting taxes is inherently violent because taxpayers are forced to pay the government whether or not they want to, under the threat of government violence. Those who refuse to turn over the money are subjected to government fines, confiscation of their homes and effects, or locked away in prison. It must never be forgotten that anything is funded by taxes could have been funded voluntarily, if enough people could have been convinced to donate the money willingly, or to give it freely in exchange for something that they get in return. In the last analysis, there is no reason to fund a project by taxation unless there is no honest and peaceful way to persuade people to support that project voluntarily. But if there is no honest and peaceful way to fund something, then it should not be funded. Taxation ought to be considered the last resort of the scoundrel and the thug. Morally, there is no difference between tax collection and highway robbery.
But the violence of taxation is even worse than the violence of highway
robbery—for while the robber takes your money violently to satisfy his own
greed, and then leaves you alone, the tiny handful of people who constitute the
the ruling faction of the federal government take your money violently, and then
they use that money to fund yet more violence — whether by
locking nonviolent drug users away in government prisons, or in the form of
police brutality, or in the use of torture by government intelligence agencies
in the name of
National Security, or in the form of government wars and
occupations. The government's ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have already
cost more than half a trillion dollars, and which cost millions of dollars more
with every passing day, and the onlyem> reason that this government can
afford to continue with their occupation and their bombings, long after the
majority of people in the United States have concluded that the wars are
hopeless and fundamentally wrong, is that tiny handful of people have the power
to force the millions of us who are against these wars to fund them
anyway, against our will and in violation of our own conscience. Taxes pay for
police brutality. Taxes pay for torture. Taxes paid for Guantanamo. Taxes paid
for Abu Ghraib. Taxes pay for war. And when
taxes pay for something, what
that really means is that unwilling victims, including you and me, are
forced to pay for it even if they don't think that it is worthwhile. Even when
they think that it is abhorrent to their own beliefs.
We believe that there is another way. Southern Nevada ALL is working to raise public awareness, and to work towards a new, consensual society, in which no-one will be forced to pay for torture or war, and in which working folks will be able to keep what they have earned, rather than being forced to turn it over to be used at the whim of the violent minority faction known as the United States federal government. We are starting small, and we are starting here, because that is what we have, and this is where we live. We ask that everyone in Southern Nevada who believes in peace, voluntary co-operation, mutual aid, and individual liberty join us in our struggle.
—ALLy C.J., 15 April 2008.
The Southern Nevada Alliance of the Libertarian Left can be reached through its website, sonv.libertarianleft.org, or through its e-mail list ALLSouthernNevada.


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SOUTHEND United striker Barry Corr is on standby to start the second leg of the JPT southern section final against Leyton Orient at centre-back tonight.
Mark Phillips, who has missed Blues' last three games with a toe problem, faces another late fitness test before the clash which will be played in front of a bumper Roots Hall crowd..
And if he fails to make it then Corr has no qualms about having to fill in at the back as Paul Sturrock's side bid to protect their 1-0 lead from the first leg and reach Wembley for the first time in 83 years.
"I played an hour there against Northampton at the weekend and quite enjoyed it so if I have to do it again then I'll just get on with it," said Corr.
"I'm not sure if it will happen or not because I think the manager will be looking to get the others back fit and I think Mark Phillips and Chris Barker are getting closer to being fit.
"But if I end up there I'll do my best to make sure I keep on heading it away and clearing my lines.
"I'd play anywhere the manager wants me to and I just want to play a part in helping us hopefully getting through to Wembley."
Corr impressed at the back, following Bilel Mohsni's red card, against the Cobblers on Saturday.
And Blues boss Sturrock has been working with the Irishman in training to help him in his new role.
"Barry did OK there at the weekend but there's obviously a bit of naivety for him in that position because he hasn't really played there before," said Sturrock.
"We've worked on one or two things with him in training which should help him.
"It's not ideal but with the injuries we have we don't really have anyone else who can play there."
Blues will definitely be without the cup tied Mickey Spillane and Marc Laird this evening while both Ryan Cresswell and Bilel Mohsni are suspended.
Gavin Tomlin (thigh), Michael Timlin (broken leg) and Caolan Lavery (hamstring) are also out while Chris Barker is doubtful with a calf problem.
More than 8,000 tickets have already been sold for the game, which starts at 7.15pm and will be shown live on Sky Sports Three.


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It's hard to image how Warren Beatty, Dustin Hoffman and Elaine May could collectively make one of the worst movies ever, but they certainly managed the trick in 1987's "Ishtar." [ + - ]
Robin Williams and Shelley Duvall starred in the 1980 live-action version of "Popeye," one of director Robert Altman's rare missteps. [ + - ]
Rocky takes on a new protege who betrays him, in 1990's "Rocky V" [ + - ]
Cyndi Lauper and Jeff Goldblum play two psychics hired by Peter Falk (Harry) to look for his missing son in the 1988 film "Vibes." Despite opening in more than 1,000 theaters, it grossed less than $2 million at the box office. [ + - ]
1990's "Dick Tracy" has a cast that includes Warren Beatty, Madonna, Dustin Hoffman, Kathy Bates and Paul Sorvino. Yet the thing most people remember about the movie is that it was very bright and colorful. That is not a good sign. [ + - ]
Based on a cult comic strip, 1995's "Tank Girl" starred Lori Petty, Ice-T and Naomi Watts. While the movie had a great soundtrack, it's tough to get past the half-men, half-kangaroo characters. [ + - ]
Writer-director M. Night Shyamalan used to be a promising director. Then he made "The Village" followed by "Lady in the Water." But he was apparently only getting warmed up for the 2008 stinker "The Happening." [ + - ]
Following the success of "48 Hours" and "Beverly Hills Cop," Eddie Murphy scored a million dollar paycheck for about 10 minutes in the horrific 1984 comedy "Best Defense." [ + - ]
It was a beloved TV Western and you can't go wrong with a summer action flick starring Will Smith, can you? Add in Kevin Kline and Kenneth Branagh for some class and you get the flop "Wild Wild West." [ + - ]
1959's "Plan 9 From Outer Space" is often described as the "worst movie ever," and it's hard to argue with that label. Director Ed Wood put together an absolute classic mix of cheap props, inept acting and bad writing. Combined with the fact that star Bela Lugosi died during the shooting of the movie (he was replaced by an actor who hid his face with a cape), and you're left with a movie that is impossible to get out out of your head once you've seen it. [ + - ]
What's not to hate about a thriller featuring Linday Lohan in dual roles? "I Know Who Killed Me" flopped so hard it earned Lohan her three Razzie Awards, tying herself for "Worst Actress" and also "winning" "Worst Screen Couple" for both roles. [ + - ]
In the 1986 film "Meatballs 3: Summer Job," Sally Kellerman plays a deceased porn star whose only ticket into heaven is to help a nerd (Patrick Dempsey) lose his virginity at summer camp. [ + - ]
America was crazy for all things "American Idol" in 2003, but they apparently drew the line at the lame beach musical "From Justin to Kelly," starring Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini, the winner and runner-up from "Idol's" first season. [ + - ]
It was produced by George Lucas and written by the duo who did the screenplay for "Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom." But 1986's "Howard The Duck" was a disaster at the box office -- thanks in part to a truly idiotic duck suit. [ + - ]
One year after "Saturday Night Fever," John Travolta made one of the more uncomfortable movies of his career. 1978's "Moment By Moment" paired Travolta opposite Lily Tomlin in a romantic movie. Not surprisingly, it's never been released on DVD. [ + - ]
In 1984's "Rhinestone," a country music star (Dolly Parton) must turn an annoying New York cabbie (Sylvester Stallone) into a singer in order to win a bet. Not only does Stallone sing in the movie, he turned down the Michael Douglas role in "Romancing the Stone" to make the film. [ + - ]
Rob Schneider could have his own wing of the "Worst Movies Hall of Fame." But 2005's "Deuce Bigalow, European Gigolo" is the worst of the worst. [ + - ]
1988's "Earth Girls Are Easy" starred Geena Davis, Jeff Goldblum, Jim Carrey, Damon Wayans and former MTV host Julie Brown (who also co-wrote the movie). [ + - ]
We're not sure what's funnier: The fact the movie poster for "Cool as Ice" hopefully touts it as Vanilla Ice's first motion picture or the film's tagline "When a girl has a heart of stone, there's only one way to melt it. Just add Ice." [ + - ]
In the 1996 movie "Kazaam," Shaquille O' Neal played a rapping genie who helps a kid reunite with his workaholic father. [ + - ]
In 1987's "Leonard Part 6," Bill Cosby plays a secret agent who is called out of retirement to save the world from an evil genius. The movie was so bad that Cosby made several appearances asking people not to go see it in the theaters. [ + - ]
2000's "Battlefield Earth" was based on a book written by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. It was intended to be a tribute to Hubbard's book, but the resulting film's biggest accomplishment was to dress star John Travolta like a very angry Jar Jar Binks. [ + - ]
It's the Spice Girls ... and they're acting. That's all you need to know about 1997's "Spice World." [ + - ]
Halle Berry in a skintight catsuit. What could go wrong, right? Apparently a lot, as evidenced by the 2004 "superhero" flick "Catwoman." [ + - ]
How can you go wrong when building off the success of one of the best comedies ever made? Ask the makers of "Caddyshack II." [ + - ]
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Gwyddion wrote:I want to teach Dhamma myself one day because of what it has done for me in my life so far, so i need to get it right 100% so I don't spread muck around so to speak.
There's only one way to get it right 100%.
Supatipanno Bhagavato Savakasangho
...and then investigate again. It's not a sure thing.


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WASHINGTON Michael Hickey, VP government relations for national security at Verizon, has announced his retirement after nearly 25 years of service with the company. Since 2004, Hickey has directed Verizon policy development and advocacy on issues ranging from critical asset protection to cyber security and emergency preparedness, working with administration, congressional and industry officials.
"It has been a privilege to represent Verizon's interests for nearly a quarter of a century," Hickey said. "I've worked with so many talented and dedicated individuals over the years -- folks who have delivered results and have demonstrated their commitment to customer and community service. I thank each one of them for their support."
Hickey began his career in 1973 as a land-use planner for the Strafford Regional Planning Commission in Dover, N.H. He then held several positions in New Hampshire nonprofit and state government organizations. In 1986 he joined New England Telephone as director of government affairs for New Hampshire. From 1997 to 2004, Hickey served as the company's state vice president for New Hampshire, where he represented company interests with administration officials, legislative leaders, regulatory officials, the state's congressional delegation, and civic, community and business leaders.


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D'Lightning Bug can be used with a spongeball or other magic props. Create your own light up Zombie effect using D'Lightning Bug and a handkerchief. Can be used close-up, and you can use D'Lightning Bug at any time during your act. Easy to do!
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1) Continuous Run Time:
The most important attributes when you are shopping for a paper shredder is not just the sheet capacity, but the continuous run time, which is the duration of non-stop shredding prior to overheating. When a shredder overheats you will likely wait 30-60 minutes before it can restart again. This run time rating is not always shown on some paper shredder descriptions. The longer the run time, the better and more expensive the motor is and therefore more durable. Better shredders will have a run time of 8 mins or more. Some shredders are called heavy duty and can have a run time of 15 mins or more.
2) Quiet Operation:
Secondly, look for a quiet motor that runs <58db or less. This means the motor is using an induction motor and not a universal motor that is used by shredders that are louder. Most smaller, light duty shredders will use a universal motor because it's less expensive and lighter than induction motors. The larger capacity shredders may use either motor types. You can also tell by the weight of the shredders since induction will weigh almost twice as much as a universal motor.
3) Shred Speed:
A faster speed is important not because it can shred paper faster, but it means that the components are made of more durable parts. A speed of 7.5 ft/min or more is a decent rating.
4) Shred or Cut Type:
There are many types of cutters out there and they can be confusing to most. There are really just 3 types of cutters in the market, but some have alternative names. The 3 types of cuts are strip cut, cross cut and micro cut. Strip or straight cut means the blade makes a thin straight cut from top to bottom of a sheet of paper. Cross cut means the blade can make cross section cuts along a strip of paper. This is also called confetti cut because the cross sections resemble confetti. Diamond cut is another name for this, but it's trademarked and the shredded paper resemble diamond shapes.
5) Shred Size and Security Level:
Although there are only 3 shred types, there isn't really an industry standard that is regulating what the shred sizes are for each type. Shred size is the final shredded paper size that falls into the waste bin. Every manufacturer seems to have their own standards and sizes. The smaller the cut size the higher the security level.
6) Features:
Auto Start and Stop, Reverse mode are must-have features. Some shredders have auto stop when a jam is detected. This helps prevent the motor from grinding further and strip the gears. The better shredders will have warning indicators to let you know the bin is opened and overheat detection.
Things to look for when shopping around for a paper shredder:
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Paper Shredder Reviewer
Paper shredders come in handy for many different reasons. The first, and most important, is privacy and protection. However, there are many other reasons that people use paper shredders. Getting rid of clutter and excess paper is an excellent example of why a paper shredder comes in handy. Another great reason is to recycle any unwanted paper that you may have. You may be thinking "How can you possibly recycle paper that has been shredded to small strips?" Well the answer is very simple, by using the paper shreddings to your advantage. These five uses for a paper shredder are reason enough to start saving your paper shreddings.
1. Pet Beds- The pet beds that you purchase in the store, don't always last very long. Most of them are simply fabrics covers over Styrofoam beads. After awhile, the beads become flattened and therefore the bed is no longer comfortable for your pets. When this happens, you could be stuck sharing your bed with some uninvited guests. Instead of having sleepless nights, stuff the pet bed cover with your leftover paper shreddings. They will provide a thick and comfortable bed for your pet without you losing yours.
2. Fire Starter- Do you enjoy going camping? Or even just sitting by a fire? Then use your paper shreddings to get the fire started quickly.It is safe and a cheaper alternative to purchasing the fire starting logs.
3. Packaging Material- We all have to mail packages at some point and everyone has experienced a box that was too big for the items it carried. To protect the items from getting damaged while shipping, fill the empty space with paper shreddings. They will not only fill up any unused space, but will also create a barrier from any unwanted damage.
4. Gift Bags- Don't waste your money on tissue paper, use the shreddings from your paper shredderinstead. It is not only practical, but it gives your present a unique flair.
5. Compost- Add the paper shreddings to your compost to help your plants grow. This is especially helpful for greens.
So the next time you shred all of your confidential documents, think twice before emptying the waste basket. Those paper shreddings could definitely come in handy.
Why buy a paper shredder?
According to the Federal Trade Association (FTA), an estimated 9 million Americans have their identities stolen every year. With the holidays around the corner, it's more important than ever to protect your personal and financial information. Identity thieves still rely on the most common and cheapest way to steal your information - digging through your trash and grabbing papers such as old credit card statements, expired credit cards, bills, check stubs, pay stubs, and even something as innocuous as a birthday card. Even with today's threat of fraud happening at an alarming rate, many people still throw away their old documents without thinking twice.
Credit card offers increase dramatically around the holidays, as these institutions hope to gain more profit by tempting people with preapproved credit limits. Such applications are rampant at this time, and thieves know this. If your identity and information gets stolen, the thief can use it to make an exorbitant amount of orders online, and have them shipped to their address instead of theirs.
Take the proper steps to protect yourself, your identity and your finances - not just around the holidays, but all year around. What is the easiest way to do so? Simply invest in a quality paper shredder. Not enough consumers do the proper research to find the best paper shredder for their needs. While it's common for businesses and corporations to use shredders, every home should have one. A small investment now will pay off in huge dividends when you realize you've cut the easiest rope thieves can climb to find out who you are.
First, you'll need to determine what a thief would need to steal your identity. Here's a condensed list:
• Your name
• Mailing/billing address
• Date of birth
• Mother's maiden name
• Social security number
• Account numbers (bank, credit card, etc)
• PIN numbers and passwords
As you may have guessed, your social security number is target number one - the skeleton key to your identity and who you are on paper. You'll want to make absolutely sure any document that reveals your social security number, even partly, is completely destroyed.
How do you find the best shredder for the highest security possible?
Paper shredders come in three shred types - strip-cut, cross-cut and micro-cut. Strip-cut shredders do just that - they cut paper into strips, and are the most commonly found because of their economic value. However, leaving your documents in even sized strips are not enough. A patient thief will simply put the pieces together and use it to find your account numbers, or use the "junk mail" for yet another preapproved credit card offer to get one made and sent directly to their door. You'll want something much more intricate. Cross-cut shredders cut your documents into crisscross, diagonal pieces, and make it impossible to piece back together. Micro-cut shredders cut the pieces even smaller and are most often used for highly sensitive data in hospitals and government offices. A cross-cut or micro-cut shredder is the best choice for anyone to use at home.
There are shredders that allow you to shred multiple papers at once, and even with blades that can safely cut credit cards and CDs. Investing in a shredder that does all three is ideal, since it'll effortlessly cover old statements, old, expired credit cards, or CDs that might have incriminating information. Very few, if any thieves will spend the time it'd take to put together several hundred pieces of a document when they could just move on to an easier target. Make life difficult for them, and ensure the padlock is on yours.
Profect against identity theft with a paper shredder while doing your 2012 taxes
It's almost time to file your taxes! In the United States, tax return season runs from January 1 – April 15 in 2013. Be prepared and protect your identity during this crucial time by shredding sensitive documents while filing your tax returns. Even if you believe your past paperwork is too old, outdated or insignificant, any personal information that ties back to your identity can be used by thieves. W2 forms, specific tax related forms such as 1040 or 1040A, and any other receipts, statements, and invoices have your personal information and should be eliminated after filing.
Your name, address, social security number and income numbers are plainly displayed and should only be viewed by authorized personnel, such as the IRS. Identity thieves know that this is a prime time to collect your information and up their efforts to rummage trash for old forms, receipts and invoices. This is the best time to shred all of your financial or personal information and prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.
You were probably saving your pay stubs, receipts and statements all year in preparation for your taxes. While you're collecting the previous year's paperwork, why not use the time to shred older papers and documents you may have stored away? You will likely bring up your storage of old documents, statements, invoices and forms from past filing seasons.
There are many benefits to shredding your old documents while doing your taxes:
The IRS suggests keeping documents that support your tax returns for at least three years in the event of an unexpected audit. However, if you're absolutely sure the threat of an audit has passed, or you're confident that you've done your taxes accurately and reported all income, keep a copy of that year's tax return and shred everything you used to reference the return.
ATM receipts, credit card statements, business invoices, write-offs, paycheck stubs, bank statements, investment records, insurance policies and big purchase warranties can all be safely shredded after you no longer need the information for that year's filing.
These days, you do not need paper versions of your receipts and forms. The IRS accepts electronic versions, so scan what you need and keep them safe in a USB flash drive or another secure virtual storage box. Banks offer online statements, and you can download applications directly from the IRS' website if necessary.
In the event your house is destroyed, having digital backups become invaluable, and when kept off-site (such as with a trusted party out of state or in a safety deposit box) you have little fear of your information being intercepted or simply picked apart with a paper trail.
Documents that do require a paper version include birth, death and marriage certificates, documents related to home ownership, wills, powers of attorney, business agreements, and divorce or child care orders, to name a few. Do not make additional paper copies – however, if you do, make sure the copies are shredded as soon as you don't need them. Tax season is a good time to look over what can be safely disposed.
Ensure your personal and financial information's security and use a high quality micro-cut or cross-cut shredder right after filing your taxes. Micro-cut and cross-cut shredders cut paper into multiple pieces, rendering it impossible for a thief to re-assemble. Keep one at home and well-maintained for years of security and protection from identity theft. Unclutter your space, save time and gain peace of mind this tax season with a smart investment on a quality paper shredder.
Paper shredders offer a specific level of security. There are six different levels that provide a specific amount of security. Some levels offer a lot of security, while others offer only the minimal security. Making sure you have the level that best suits your needs is important for protecting yourself and your business.
Strip-cut shredders are the least secure and range from level 1 to level 3. The level 1 strip-cut shredders will make strips of paper that are 12 mm by 40 mm. This is ideal for people that do not have a lot of confidential documents and do not need a lot of protection. The level 2 strips are 6 mm by 40 mm and the level 3 are 2 mm by 40 mm. Although they are more secure then level 1, they are still not ideal for deeply sensitive material.
Cross-cut shredders are a great alternative for extra security protection. They all come in security level four. The shredder cuts the paper into shreds of paper that are 2 mm by 15 mm. It is ideal for confidential documents and sensitive material. Bills, employment documents, medical information and private correspondences should be shredded with a minimum of a level 4 security level shredder.
Finally, micro-cut shredders provide the best security and protection. They come in two different security levels, 5 and 6. The level 5 shredders cut shreds that are .8 mm by 12 mm and the level 6 are .8 mm by 4 mm. This type of shredder is ideal for banking documents and other documents that contain private information such as social security numbers, banking information and license information.
Using the correct paper shredder for you needs will not only guarantee your protection, but will also give you the piece of mind that your information is not going to end up in the wrong hands.


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County Sends Letter on Dulles Rail Project to FTA
Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director of Public Affairs
703-324-3187, TTY 711, Fax 703-324-2010
Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
Jan. 28, 2008
Fairfax County Sends Letter on Dulles Rail Project to FTA
In a letter to Federal
Transit Administration (FTA) Administrator James S. Simpson, the
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors exhorted the United States Department
of Transportation (USDOT) and the FTA to take a detailed appraisal of
Governor Timothy M. Kaine's response to indications that the FTA was
likely to declare the Rail to Dulles Project unfit for federal funding.
"We trust," said Board of Supervisors Chairman Gerald E. Connolly in the
letter on behalf of the board, "that you will reach the same conclusion
as we have – that the expansion of the Metrorail system to Dulles merits,
and needs, the funding support of the federal government."
Connolly called the Dulles Rail Corridor, "the economic engine of Northern Virginia. Facilitating the movement of residents, customers and employees throughout that area would only further help the entire region prosper. The Metrorail extension to Dulles is a critical step for providing multi-modal and comprehensive transit options to the residents of Fairfax County and Northern Virginia."
The letter cited recent polling data showing that more than nine in 10 adults living in Northern Virginia favor an extension of Metrorail to Dulles International Airport. The proposed Metro Silver Line would alleviate traffic congestion in an area recently cited as having the second worst traffic in the nation. In turn, this would result in significant environmental and quality-of-life improvements.
An extension of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority Metrorail System into the Dulles corridor has been contemplated for more than four decades. During the last 10 years, major exploratory and design work has been completed. Submission for funding through the FTA's New Starts program was among the final steps toward moving rail to Dulles from the drawing boards to reality.
"This project has been the county's highest transportation priority since 1999," pointed out Connolly. "Funding to assist this project will bring innumerable benefits to the entire region and moves us forward after years of progress."
Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs, services and activities. To request this information in an alternate format, call the Office of Public Affairs at 703-324-3187, TTY 711.


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Holland and Spain were still searching for an opening after the first 45 minutes of the World Cup final in Johannesburg.
A less than impressive first half started brightly enough with plenty of entertainment in the opening 10 minutes and Maarten Stekelenburg pulling off a fine save to keep out Sergio Ramos. But the quality waned thereafter and Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong was lucky to escape with just a yellow card after a poor challenge on Xabi Alonso.
There was a delay of several seconds even before the players walked out onto the field for tonight's World Cup final when a roaming fan, not the first seen in South Africa, found his way onto the pitch.
Unfortunately for him, he was tackled just before he managed to get his hands on the trophy, which was placed close to the team dug-outs.
When the action did get under way, the European champions showed little sign of a team that had struggles to score many goals so far.
Vicente del Bosque's team, who have netted just seven so far, could have been ahead after five minutes but were denied by an excellent double save from Maarten Stekelenburg.
The Holland goalkeeper first dived to his right to keep out Sergio Ramos' header after Xavi's teasing free-kick, before closing down Gerard Pique.
The Dutch were gifted their first opening moments later when Sergio Busquets uncharacteristically conceded possession, but Dirk Kuyt's shot was straight at Iker Casillas.
Ramos then beat the Liverpool winger on the right, but his shot was turned away for a corner by a last-ditch John Heitinga tackle.
David Villa almost fooled the capacity crowd when he volleyed into the side netting as Spain again came close to an opening.
After Robin van Persie and Carles Puyol were booked by Howard Webb, Wesley Sneijder struck a 30-yard free-kick straight into the arms of Casillas.
Two more players were cautioned - Mark van Bommel and Ramos - with Holland showing signs of getting more into the game, but both sides still looked nervous by the midway point of the half.
De Jong was fortunate Webb did not see a high tackle against Xabi Alonso differently with the Manchester City midfielder escaping with just a yellow card after his foot landed on the chest of the Real Madrid man.
Casillas did have his first real nervous moment of night when the Dutch tried to hand possession back to their opponents after the goalkeeper put the ball out of play so that Puyol could receive attention.
The ball bounced unkindly, and even though it seemed to be heading wide, it needed a touch from the Spanish number one to make sure. A clever short corner from Arjen Robben then saw the ball played from Van Bommel to Joris Mathijsen on the left, but he missed the ball altogether as the chance went begging.
Pedro dragged a long-range strike wide minutes later as both sides seemed to be labouring. Shortly before the break, Alonso sent a 30-yard free-kick wide, before Robben drew the best save of the half out of Casillas with a poked shot from the right, that was turned away for a corner. Press Association


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The price of olive oil in the West Bank has decreased despite continued decline in production this year, thanks to the smuggling of oil from Israel without obtaining the official permits from the Palestinian National Authority (PNA).
According to a statement issued by the Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture, the Palestinian production of olive oil in the West Bank was 12,000 tonnes this year, whereas the average oil production in good years has been around 20,000 to 25,000 tonnes.
Due to the decline in production this year, Palestinian farmers expected an increase in prices, but they were shocked by the huge quantities of smuggled olive oil from Israel flooding the markets and bringing the prices down.
Free movement
Ahmad Majdalani, the Acting Minister of Agriculture, confirmed the decrease in the oil prices was because of the smuggling of huge quantities of oil into the West Bank. He said the oil is smuggled via Palestinian traders who stick Palestinian labels on the oil containers. He said Palestinians do not have any control over the crossing checkpoints, nor do they have any control over Zone C, where Israeli traders and their Palestinian associates move freely.
Majdalani stressed that neither the Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture nor the Ministry of Economy had issued a single permit for import of Israeli olive oil or from anywhere else for the past two years. He said that as per Palestinian law, sale of Israeli oil in the Occupied Territories is illegal and constitutes a direct violation of the law.
A kilogram of olive oil in the West Bank costs 15 to 20 shekels (Dh14-Dh19) whereas last year it cost 24 to 28 shekels when the total production was 18,000 tonnes. Olive trees occupy about 50 per cent of Palestinian agricultural land.
Different taste
Abdul Latif Abu Shaikh, a Palestinian olive oil trader, said most of the Palestinian-produced oil is consumed locally, with Palestinian families buying the oil at presses across the West Bank. Oil traders store the oil after the harvest season is over to get higher gains later.
Abu Shaikh said the Palestinian farmers grow their olive trees in a way that avoid the use of irrigation, so oil produced in the West Bank is completely different in taste, smell and colour.
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Police have deemed a house fire in Reservoir suspicious and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the blaze at the vacant house last week. Emergency services were called to the Lane Crescent house on December 21 at about 12.40am, with the front room on fire.
Police are urging any witnesses or anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au.
The story Police seek information on Reservoir house fire first appeared on The Age.


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Ellsbury, Beltran, McCann provide the offense, back solid Phelps
NEW YORK -- The Yankees spent big money in free agency this past offseason trying to improve their lineup, yet have struggled at times this season to score runs and rank near the bottom of the American League in that category.
Friday night was closer to what the Yankees had in mind when they shelled out $153 million to sign Jacoby Ellsbury, $85 million to lock up Brian McCann and $45 million for Carlos Beltran.
Ellsbury hit a tiebreaking two-run home run, while Beltran and McCann each collected an RBI to lead the Yankees to a 4-3 victory over the Reds in front of 47,372 fans at Yankee Stadium.
"We know that they're accomplished hitters," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "We know that they're going to contribute and believe that they're going to contribute big in the second half."
The Yankees got another solid outing from right-hander David Phelps. He allowed three runs (two earned) in 6 1/3 innings while striking out seven. In his last seven starts, Phelps (4-4) is 3-0 and has allowed two earned runs or fewer in six of those starts.
His recent consistency is even more important considering the Yankees' depleted starting rotation.
Before the game, general manager Brian Cashman announced that left-hander CC Sabathia will have season-ending surgery on his right knee. It was not a surprise, as the team feared this could happen since the issues with his knee returned after a Minor League start July 2, but it still did not lessen the blow.
The Yankees are without four-fifths of their Opening Day starting rotation. Sabathia and Ivan Nova (Tommy John surgery) are lost for the year. Michael Pineda (right shoulder) is out until at least August and Masahiro Tanaka (partially torn UCL in right elbow) is out for at least six weeks and trying to avoid season-ending surgery.
"Regardless of what the shape of our rotation looks like, I pride myself on being consistent. ... When our rotation does take hits, I kind of put it on myself to step up," Phelps said. "I've been here longer than some of our other guys that have been throwing for us, and the better that I can do, the better it is for our team, the better it is for our staff."
Prior to the game, Girardi talked about how McCann and Beltran were extremely important to helping the team make a run toward the postseason in the second half.
McCann eliminated a toe-tap in his swing earlier this month, and it seems to be working nicely. During his last 11 games, McCann is batting .356 with four runs, three doubles, a home run and four RBIs.
He continued his resurgence at the start of this game, putting the Yankees on the board in the first inning with an RBI double to drive in Brett Gardner.
"I've been feeling pretty good at the plate for the last 10 to 12 games," McCann said. "So hopefully, I can keep that up and drive in some runs."
The Reds (51-45) tied the game in the third on a home run by Brayan Pena, but the Yankees retook the lead with a run-scoring single by Beltran in the bottom of the inning. Beltran went 2-for-4 in his first game back from the seven-day concussion disabled list.
"As a player, you always want to do well," Beltran said. "We're competitive. We play every day. You want to start the right way all the time. You have to focus on the season [being] long and you have to believe in yourself, believe in your abilities."
A pair of errors by Yankees infielders led to the Reds scoring an unearned run in the fourth inning to tie the game at 2. Then Ellsbury lined a two-run home run to right field in the fifth inning off Reds starter Mike Leake (7-8) to give the Yankees a 4-2 advantage.
Pena took advantage of the short porch in right field with a home run to begin the seventh inning and cut the deficit to 4-3.
Phelps left the game in the seventh, and the Yankees' bullpen sealed the win. Dellin Betances struck out three in 1 2/3 scoreless innings, and David Robertson pitched a scoreless ninth for his 24th save of the year.
"It's always nice to see guys swing the bats well in a win," Ellsbury said. "[McCann and Beltran] are very good hitters. They've been great hitters for a long time, so I never worry about them. Definitely a nice win."
Jamal Collier is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.