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FIRST, AND USING LOUSY REASONS, the power grabbers merge colleges. Then in no time they turn around and, again with lousy reasons, split some off. They use completely undefined terms for their reasons, terms like "focused instruction" and "a sense of identity." What?! Can't the teachers ID themselves? And "integrate learning." Goodness, no one uses a term that expresses any clarity. So the only clarity is to look for who profits from all this confusing nonsense? Not the students. Ask yourself, who gets more power or more money?
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I'VE VOTED FOR AND thought Mayor Copenhaver was a good mayor. But he has made a serious mistake by aligning himself with those Northern liberal Democrats. On the surface being against illegal guns sounds good. In actuality, those Northern liberal Democrats are anti-gun, period. I know; I'm originally from up there and still have family up there. It is very difficult to own a handgun in New York. Rather than properly punish (execute) people who commit felonies with guns, the Democrats would deprive citizens with the ability to defend themselves. Statistically, the vast majority of citizens who own guns legally never commit crimes with them. Democrats, punish the guilty and leave the rest of us alone.
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A petty gang member pretends to be a doctor in order to hide from the mob he left behind which sets him on the path towards love and redemption.
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When a gang member pretends to be a doctor in order to hide from the mob he left behind, he doesn't realize that this innocent deception will set him on the path towards love and redemption. Kang Dal Go, a mid-level member of a Busan gang, gets kicked out of the gang after being investigated by the police and is forced to flee for his life. Hiding out in Seoul, he gets hired as a doctor at a nearby hospital, where he quickly clashes with Kim Yoo Na, a dedicated and outspoken doctor. Gradually, however, the former gang member and the beautiful physician begin to fall in love in the mist of their clashes, to the dismay of prosecutor Suk Hee Jung, who is also pursuing Yoo Na. Dal Go may want to start a new life, but will his past allow him? And how will Yoo Na react when she discovers the truth?
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By lifting ban on tax-exempt bonds, Maine aims to spark housing projects
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) � Gov. Paul LePage has lifted a moratorium that prevented the Maine State Housing Authority from issuing federally subsidized tax-exempt bonds.
In the next few weeks, the authority will begin the process of reviewing housing proposals in anticipation of issuing as much as $120 million in tax-exempt bonds over three years.
Deborah Turcotte, the authority's spokeswoman, tells The Portland Press Herald (http://bit.ly/1aNgqE4 ) the authority has a list of 56 pending housing projects, worth a total of $218 million that would produce more than 2,000 new or renovated affordable and subsidized apartments across Maine.
Which projects will qualify for funding remains to be determined.
In addition to providing housing, the projects provide jobs for electricians, plumbers, contractors and others.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger's estranged wife Maria Shriver has weighed into the war between the paparazzi and celebrity mums, insisting both sides need to work something out. The former newswoman admits she's conflicted over the battle as Halle Berry and Jennifer Garner fight for new laws to keep photographers away from their kids, but she agrees with the actresses that the paparazzi have become too aggressive.
She tells Entertainment Tonight, "I'm a member of the press and I'm a big believer in freedom of the press, but I think for many people the paparazzi go too far. They get a lot of money for those pictures.
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text: Hi All, I found a really strange case where GHC and GHCi behave differently in inferring types. It took me hours to figure this out. The following program {-# LANGUAGE NoMonomorphismRestriction #-} g x i = x ++ show i [a,b] = map g ["X","Y"] will not load without "NoMonomorphismRestriction". With that option, it will load and return the correct types (as expected): *Main> :t [a,b] [a,b] :: Show a => [a -> [Char]] *Main> a 1 "X1" However, if I do the same thing GHCi, the type inferencing seems to have been messed up: *Main> let g x i = x ++ show i *Main> let [a,b] = map g ["X","Y"] *Main> :t [a,b] [a,b] :: [() -> [Char]] *Main> :t map g ["X","Y"] map g ["X","Y"] :: Show a => [a -> [Char]] Note how in the last two instances the terms on the left and right-hand sides of the definition return different types. Also, the correct return type should be a list of unary functions taking an (Show a) as the parameter. Now the result is unusable: *Main> a 1 <interactive>:52:3: No instance for (Num ()) arising from the literal `1' Possible fix: add an instance declaration for (Num ()) In the first argument of `a', namely `1' In the expression: a 1 In an equation for `it': it = a 1 I am using GHCi 7.4.1 under windows. I also tried this under GHC 7.0x Is this a GHCi bug or could anyone please explain why this can of strange behavior happens? If this is a bug, could anyone with an account help file a bug for this? Thanks in advance, Ting -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://www.haskell.org/pipermail/haskell-cafe/attachments/20120415/1589d496/attachment.htm>


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To play my HOMM VI via UPLAY is like rollin' dices. Sometimes it starts, sometimes it doesn't.
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:( A Ubisoft service is not available at the moment. You can try again later or switch to offline mode. Ubisoft Support"
Then underneath the options to "Try again" or "Go Offline".
But other times it starts up just fine and I can play my game. This error occurs approximately every other time I'm about to play and it's making me fu**ing pissed.
Nothing is wrong with the game itself cause I can play it in offline mode. But all my saved games is only accessible online...
How do I solve this unbelievable annoying malfunction?
Hi, sorry to hear you are having issues, please see here http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php...nection-Issues
After starting the game (ACIII) via Steam the Uplay Client was installed but i can not connect, please note that to use the offline mode I need to connect at least once.
How i can solve this problem?
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|Mountain stream in Luofu Shan, Boluo Xian, Guangdong Province, China.
|Leiocassis trilineatus, Pseudobagrus trilineatus
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wikiHow to Convince Your Parents to Let You Have an iPod Touch
Four Methods:Proving Your ResponsibilityProving the iPod is PracticalOffering to Help PayAsking at the Right TimeCommunity Q&A
The iPod touch is more than just a music player. It is an organizer, a gaming device, a pocket camera, and a portal to the internet. In other words, it is a tool that will help organize your life as well as fill your time with multiple types of entertainment. Even though it may seem completely important and necessary to you, your parents might not feel the same way. It will take lots of careful convincing to get them to see things from your perspective.
Proving Your Responsibility
1Keep your belongings and items in order. If your parents have to always tell you to clean your room or get your things off of the living room floor, they probably don't think that you are responsible enough to take good care of an expensive electronic device. Prove to them that you know how to treat your belongings well, keep them neat, and not lose them. [1]
- Clean your room once a week. This should be often enough for your parents to notice a change.
- If you have a habit of throwing your coat and bag down when you get home, stop that habit by just hanging it up instead. When you leave a room for good, make sure you take all your things with you, and turn off the lights.
2Get good grades. Good grades are a sure sign that you are taking responsibility for yourself. Your parents will be happier with you overall, and more agreeable when you make your request. If you don't have good grades than your chances of get an iPod are very slim. [2]
- If you don't get good grades, this may be a long-term goal. You may have to ask teachers for tutoring, and you will have to get in the habit of handing in homework on time. Just remember that it is all worth it!
- Keep in mind that a good report card might be a good time to bring up the fact that you want a new iPod. Your parents will be in a better mood.
3Get a job or earn an allowance. This way, you will be able to prove to your parents that you understand money management.[3]
- You can't get a part time job until you are 14. If you are younger than that, you may want to ask your parents if you can earn an allowance. Otherwise, you can get jobs around the neighborhood, cleaning up yards for people, mowing lawns, or babysitting.
- Ask your parents if you can open up a bank account. This will prove that you are committed to good money management.
4Mention your responsibility to your parents. Don't be afraid that they will think that you are trying to trick them. Let them know that your new responsibility is for a reason, and it will not stop once you get the iPod.
- Say, "I've been taking the iPod really seriously. I've been taking up new responsibilities so that you know that I am not taking it too lightly. I realized that responsibilities are not that difficult, so I promise I will keep doing them if you decide to buy me the iPod."
Proving the iPod is Practical
1Find good deals. You can find refurbished iPods for much cheaper than new ones. [4]
- If you can prove to your parents that you can find a good deal, it might be easier to persuade them. A good idea is to show them the difference in prices. Say, "I don't need a new iPod. If you get a refurbished one, you can get $50 off. That's 25% off of the original price!"
2Prove that the iPod touch is a valuable tool. Your parents might think that the iPod touch is just an expensive toy. Prove to them that you can use it in multiple ways. Tell them that you can use it as a calculator, an organizer for homework, and a pocket camera incase you see something you want to take a picture of.
- There are dozens of apps available on the app store that can boost your productivity, from note-taking to scheduling.[5]
- Show your parents some examples of apps online. Mention how they could help you keep track of your schoolwork. Say, "The iPod can make staying organized fun!"
3Prove you will use it. Nobody likes to see a gift that was used once and then forgotten. Make sure to let your parents know that you won't use the iPod for a week and then forget about it.
- It's good to prove to your parents that the new tool will just help you do the things you already do, but better. Say, "I'll be able to use the iPod as my planner, and it will give me reminders for when to do my homework."
- Remind your parents of all the other things that you like to do. Say, "I really like listening to music as I walk to school. And I take pictures of my friends all the time! With the iPod, it would all be in one place!".
Offering to Help Pay
1Get an allowance. See if your parents would be able to pay you weekly in exchange for chores and good behavior.
- Your parents may only want to pay you to do certain chores. This is okay too-- every bit adds up.
- Mention that you are saving up for something specific, not asking for extra spending money.
2Get a job. You can work part time when you are fourteen, but if you are younger you can still work around your neighborhood.
- Families are often looking for babysitters, so it's a good idea to find parents and ask if they need any help watching their kids.
- People often need help with yardwork, especially lawn mowing. You can go door to door asking if people need any work done on your yard.
3Get a bank account or a piggy bank. If you are going to save money, you should make sure that you won't spend it on anything else. Ask your parents to help you set up bank account, or at least keep your money in a place where you can't get to it.
- Tell your parents you want to learn how to save money. They will appreciate your effort.
- A bank account is a great way to keep your birthday and holiday money safe.
4Offer to help pay for the iPod. Once you have $75, you have enough money to pay for half of a refurbished iPod.[6] Approach your parents and tell them that you've saved enough money to pay for half of the iPod, and ask them if they would be willing to pitch in the other half.
- Let them know how long you have been saving up. Say, "I'm taking the expense of the iPod very seriously. I've been saving up for three months in order to help pay for it."
Asking at the Right Time
1Find a good time to ask. A good time to ask for an iPod is near a birthday or Christmas or another holiday. If you do ask for one around those times, don't ask for a lot. Your iPod will be your "big" present.
- If your parents have been arguing or talking a lot about money, it is not a good time to ask for an iPod. Wait until you stop hearing those kinds of conversations.
- Don't stress that you need the iPod immediately. Instead say, "I know that maybe I can't get this immediately, so I was thinking that I could wait for a few months, or until my birthday."
2Ask in a good place. If you can ask when you can have a long discussion, your results will be better than if you ask when your parents are rushed or irritated.
- Car rides are a good time to ask, since your parents will be sitting for a long time.
- If you spend time doing chores together, like washing dishes, your parents might be able to spend more time talking to you.
3Be reasonable. If your parents say that the iPod is too expensive, they may not be able to afford it. Wait a few months, and try to save up some money before asking again.
- Do not whine or complain that everyone else has an iPod. Instead, revisit previous steps, and try to demonstrate why having the iPod would be useful to you.
- If your parents turn you down without much explanation, do not be too aggressive. Wait a month or so, and then casually bring up the reasons that you would like an iPod again.
4Set ground rules. If your parents seem like they might say yes, but have some reservations, make sure that they know how responsible you will be.
- Let them know that you will not be distracted while your parents want you to be paying attention to them. Say, "I won't let the iPod distract me from what is important. I won't use the iPod when you're talking to me either."
- Make sure they know that your schoolwork won't suffer either. Say, "I know that you might be worried that I won't pay attention in class. I really only want the iPod for my down time, or when I'm waiting for the bus. I won't use it during school."
Community Q&A
How do you get your iPod back if you've had it taken away as punishment?wikiHow ContributorYour methods for getting your iPod back should be the same as getting a new one. If you have been punished for something that you can improve, like your grades, try to improve that part of your life. Then follow the rest of the steps: proving that you need the iPod, and asking for it back at a time when your parents are comfortable.
What if they have promised you an iPod but never bought one for you?wikiHow ContributorIf your parents have not bought the iPod they promised, make sure to remind them. Don't blame them. Instead say, "Hey, I was wondering when we were going to be able to pick out that iPod? I'm really excited about it." Stay positive, and make sure you're only asking for one thing at a time.
How do you convince your parents to buy you an iPod using a note?wikiHow ContributorIf you would rather use a note than ask your parents directly, you should follow the steps and then outline them in your note. Start by telling them that you really want an iPod. Then tell them how you've been responsible, that the iPod is practical, and that you're willing to help pay for it. Finish by telling them that you understand if you can't get it right now, and that you're willing to wait for it as a gift. Remember to be polite!
Can I ask my parents to pay for all of it?wikiHow ContributorYes, you can begin by asking your parents to pay for the whole iPod. Suggesting that you pay for half can improve your chances if they seem as though they think that it is too expensive, but when you ask them to get you an iPod, it is implied that they will pay for the whole thing.
What if you cannot get good grades?wikiHow ContributorIf you are having trouble in school, ask your parents to help you get better grades. Paying more attention to your schoolwork is really the only thing they want to see from you. If your grades don't improve right away, don't worry-- your parents will appreciate your effort.
What if I already have an iPod touch and want a new one because it has problems?wikiHow ContributorDepending on what the problem is, it is possible to get Apple to fix your iPod. Sometimes it is as simple as updating the OS that you are using. If your problem is more difficult to fix, check your warranty. You may be able to get a replacement.
- Ask your friends how they convinced their parents it was a good idea to get an iPod.
- Make sure the iPod is something you really want. If it is only a momentary desire, you may want to save your campaign for another device, like a phone.
- Remember that your parents do a lot for you, even if you don't realize it. Every couple of days, remember to thank them for what they have already done.
- If you manage to get the iPod, be very careful with it. Not only is it an expensive purchase, but the device is fragile, especially without a protective case. Try to purchase a cover for it as soon as possible.
Sources and Citations
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJjR5TaJYlw&feature=youtu.be&t=1m30s
- ↑ http://blog.prepscholar.com/how-to-get-good-grades-in-high-school
- ↑ http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/money/managing/
- ↑ http://www.apple.com/shop/browse/home/specialdeals/ipod
- ↑ http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2391534,00.asp
- ↑ http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-ipod/ipod-touch
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Q. Is it legal to offer some employees, but not others, stipends to help with education, rent or lodging? —N.G., California
A. Like all other forms of employee compensation, stipends for education and housing must be given in a nondiscriminatory way. This means two employees holding the same position for the same duration both should be either eligible or ineligible for a stipend. Offering a stipend to only one of these employees may open the door to a disparate-treatment claim.
However, if you have legitimate, nondiscriminatory reasons, you can offer stipends only to employees who meet certain requirements. For example, you may choose to offer stipends to workers employed for at least two years, or occupying high-level or technical positions, or who've achieved certain objective performance goals.


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Quick Take: Like many value investors, Laura Sloate, manager of Strong Value Fund (STVAX), is willing to take contrarian positions by holding stocks suffering setbacks or investing in industries facing difficulties. She cites Schlumberger Ltd. (SLB), which made a "dumb" acquisition, and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which have been "depressed," as examples.
Sloate also speaks her mind about broader issues facing the markets and corporate America. She's concerned about the large amounts of capital in derivatives, and feels that some corporate boards are dominated by the "buddies" of the CEO. Taking the long view, however, the manager notes that "every market cycle ... has its share of criminals."
Over the long term, Strong Value has held up better than most large-cap value funds by rising an annualized 1.6% for the five-year period through May, versus a 0.1% gain for its peers. More recently, the fund has modestly trailed its counterparts by returning 9.5% this year through last month, while its peers were up 9.8%.
The Full Interview:
S&P: What is your basic investment philosophy?
SLOATE: I focus more on individual stocks than sectors. The fund is targeted to the Russell 1000 Value Index, but we aren't shadow indexers. I look for with stocks with attractive fundamentals and prices. The entry price for a stock is the most important criterion. We generally look for companies with some sort of catalyst, such as a new product, restructuring, or acquisition.
S&P: Would you give an example?
SLOATE: Schlumberger Ltd. (SLB) is a turnaround story of a great company that made a very dumb acquisition of a dot.com. They'll probably get ten cents on the dollar from that investment, but they're now refocusing on their strengths in oil services.
S&P: Do you consider any top-down trends?
SLOATE: I'm in the camp that believes consumers are going to be spending more. Outside of buying autos and housing, consumers haven't spent much money for the past two years. As a result, consumer spending is likely to rise, especially if the unemployment rates goes down to 5%. Our consumer picks include McDonald`s Corp. (MCD), Sony Corp. ADR (SNE), Warnaco Group`A` (WRNC), and Tiffany & Co. (TIF).
S&P: Your cash position ranged from 25% to 30% earlier in this year. Was that stance based on any top-down considerations?
SLOATE: I am willing to make a cash bet. A lot of funds perform badly when managers are forced to be fully invested when they shouldn't be. Our objective is to make money for our shareholders.
S&P: What are the major investment themes currently in the fund?
SLOATE: They include consumer discretionary and business services, which are cyclical, and some sectors which had been depressed, such as REITs.
S&P: What's your view of the financial services sector?
SLOATE: We are underweighted in financials relative to the Russell index. Many bank stocks have had good moves up, and several insurance companies are long in the tooth. We think Citigroup Inc. (C) and Amer Intl Group (AIG) have very high quality managements.
S&P: What's your view of the recent questions about corporate governance?
SLOATE: I've always looked closely at corporate accounting. I never owned Cendant Corp. (CD) because they had very low quality accounting, and I avoided Halliburton Co. (HAL) because their accounting is a mystery.
I also don't see why Michael Armstrong, the former chairman and CEO of AT&T Corp. (T), hadn't been fired earlier.* His buddies are on the board of directors, and that kind of thing goes on at other companies. Many companies, however, do have boards where most directors are independent.
S&P: Do you think there has been sufficient reforms as a result of the corporate scandals?
SLOATE: Other reforms are needed. I think shareholders should be able to vote on competing slates of directors. I also think that shareholders should ratify management compensation agreements.
S&P: You've been in the financial industry for over 30 years. How does this current period of scandal and reform compare with past periods?
SLOATE: Every market cycle, whether the 1970s with the conglomerates or the late 1980s with junk bonds, has its share of criminals. Each new period of scandals seems to get bigger and involve more dollars because the financial markets have grown considerably. For example, we have no idea how much money is now in derivatives.
*Correction: In the interview with Laura Sloate originally published on June 25, Standard & Poor's incorrectly reported that Michael Armstrong was currently chairman and CEO of AT&T. He resigned from those positions last year.


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Since I was a first year student in college, I have had a strong passion in business and helping people. However, I didn't know how to develop these passions into a lifestyle. So I tried to read all the business and career materials I could get my hands on. Luckily, my campus offered Young Money magazine to any student interested in such a field. Through the magazine, I learned about stocks, entrepreneurship, networking and successful students across the nation. This greatly inspired me and encouraged me to step into the business world when most of my friends were enjoying college with computer games and parties.
Today, I have started two companies, a non-profit, and have consulted for various business startups. After I acquired some amount of business knowledge, I especially felt that students like us should learn much more about networking and how it helps our careers. Understanding the importance of such a "craft," I started my non-profit organization, the FD Network.
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The FD Network was started to help people become more successful through connections and resources. When the network just started, I thought that, since I'm at a formidable university, theoretically most of my friends will become successful. It then seemed like a good idea to keep contact with all my friends and what they do throughout life, so I can help them with all my other friends when in need. I found some friends that appreciated this service and we created a database and website for it. Soon after, professionals started to sign up too, and it became a real organization.
Today the FD Network has more than 400 members, including both well established professionals and students from well-known universities throughout the U.S. We also have a team of 12 people called the Nexus that helps in running the FD Network and making it better. Unlike professional networking sites such as LinkedIn, FD is meant to be much more personal. The network acts as a friend itself that knows you, cares about your success, and is completely designed to get you connections and resources to achieve that success.
The goal of the network is to make everyone successful, so everyone is able to help other members more. Our motto is to "Be Personal, Professionally." Instead of just giving help that you ask for, we also take initiative ourselves to refer you things you might need to help out your situation. This philosophy of enhancing your network by making everyone successful, we call it "Vertical Networking" (instead of horizontal networking, where you get as many people as possible).
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The idea of FD is very simple. When a student just gets out of college and into the workforce, his/her network is most likely limited. In this situation, the recent grad would wish he/she knew a friend who already has massive connections and resources reaching into all kinds of fields, and the recent grad could approach this friend with any kind of needs. The problem with such traditional networking is that these kinds of mentors are usually very busy, and more often than not, they are unable to put in the care and energy required to help youngsters out. The FD Network, however, is a friend designed to help people out, hence many doors and opportunities will open through this. Even if one is already are an established professional, he/she would know that one of the key principals of networking is to connect to hubs. The network is a hub to help people out.
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As the network is designed to help people, there is no charge in the service. We are also very careful in selecting our sponsors and promotions (currently we are targeting staffing companies.) However, we also expect members to have the will of helping others too. There are only two obligations of being a member in the FD Network. The first obligation is to update one's information every year, and the other is to be friendly to other FD members. When someone asks for help through FD, there are no obligations for you to offer assistance, but you are asked to just be friendly to that person. Treat him/her like a friend's friend. Very simple ideas, but I feel they are not emphasized enough in today's world.
To this date, FD, though still building up, has helped a good number of members. We have helped people get jobs, project opportunities, build teams, provide resources, to even help some members start their own company. It is through these means that I find joy in my life, and that both my passions in business and helping others become a harmony.
College students today have their right to take advantage of this time between being controlled by parents and controlled by the boss. They should have some fun and socialize often. However, there have been too many lost connections when students graduate and leave the region. Students should value the time being together and turn that friendship into strength into society. The simple action of staying in touch often with classmates and friends takes one a long way. Connections are essential wherever you go.
Nothing you see around in this modern society was created by the effort of one person only. But when you think about your network, be willing to help others first without expecting anything in return. Ultimately, your network is not a cash cow that you need to exploit, but it goes back to the core structure of what it really is – friendship. And as we all know, friends help each other out and try to enjoy life together. Be sincere to your network, and you will have an enriched life with those that you care about and who care for you.
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LONDON Researchers from wafer supplier IQE plc have published a joint paper in Electronic Letters entitled "40 Gbit/s error-free operation of an oxide-confined 850-nm vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL)."
The devices demonstrated in this project set a world record for data transmission at the 850-nm wavelength that is the standard wavelength used for peripherals and LAN optical interconnects.
The research was done under the auspices of the European Union funded Vertically Integrated Systems for Information Transfer (VISIT) program. Other members of the VISIT program are Intel (Ireland), VI Systems (Germany), Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden), The University of Cambridge (UK), University College Cork (Ireland), The Technical University of Berlin (Germany) and the Russian Academy of Sciences (Russia).
In July 2008 IQE's epitaxial wafer material was used to demonstrate 25-Gbit/s VCSEL capability as part of the initial phase of the VISIT program.
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Last article, I kicked off this series with part one of how to write a headline:
I stated that the headline is arguably the most important part of your copy. Because your headline must capture your intended customer's attention and make them stop and read the rest of your copy.
I don't think there is anything wrong with writing your headline first or last. There are benefits to doing it either way.
Sometimes the angle of your headline or "the hook" will change the follow up copy a little bit. So if you write your headline last you may need to tweak your body copy to fit in with it. Depending on the project you may feel you cannot get started without a good headline to get the momentum of the copy going and really get into it. If you write your headline last you will thoroughly know the product, the flow of your copy and it may be easier to pick out an angle or Unique Selling Proposition to push in the headline.
Regardless of writing the headline first or last, don't make the fatal mistake of not investing enough time in the headline. For the above mentioned reasons the headline is not an afterthought, it is your foot in the door, it is the start of your sales "conversation" with the prospect. It is your first impression so don't blow it. You only get one chance before your prospect closes the browser window or throws your letter in the trash.
Many a great copywriter has spoken about spending hours or writing hundreds of headlines until they found the perfect one. So do not underestimate this part of copywriting and do not feel bad investing some serious time into it.
People may know the pre-headline as that yellow highlighted text at the top of a page that sends a "caution sales letter ahead" warning sign into their brain.
But to be honest I don't mind the pre-headline and a lot of the most successful sales letters use them. I think nowadays on the Internet with so much clutter and pre-avenues (search engine results, Adwords, Facebook, Twitter links, resource boxes in articles etc) that can lead to landing on a page – the pre-headline can help let your prospect know straight away that they are in the right place and you have something that can potentially help them.
Let's look at one from a successful Clickbank product called Tinnitus Miracle. Tinnitus is the medical term for ringing in the ears.
ATTENTION! If You or Someone You Love is Suffering from Tinnitus, Then This Will Be the Most Important Letter You Will Ever Read…
This is great. Straight and to the point. If you are losing your hearing or have some other hearing problem then this letter is not for you. Conversely the letter is not only written to sufferers of tinnitus, but also their spouses or family members who no doubt have heard the frustrations of their tinnitus suffering loved one. So straight away the target audience is identified and reassured that what follows is very important to them.
Many people may scoff at this idea, but once you start doing it you will realize how powerful it can be. Just like reading good copy and sales letters can be beneficial, reading good headlines can help you get into a groove and feel what a good headline does.
It is a little known fact that some of the highest paid writers in the country write the cover headlines for magazines like The National Enquirer and other popular magazines like Cosmopolitan and Men's Health. These a big money making magazines. I have heard The National Enquirer is the largest selling newspaper on earth (funny that cause nobody every admits to reading it!). These magazines occupy prime position at the supermarket checkout and their headlines are among the catchiest you will ever read.
I'm about to give you a priceless education in copy headline writing – seriously, this is worth a ton of money.
Check out this great link from Google images of all the Cosmopolitan covers. If you hover your mouse over the covers they will enlarge enough so you can read them.
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Do you notice in 8 out of 10 covers what word appears in the headline under the "COS" of Cosmopolitan?
Coincidence? I don't think so. Companies like this don't gamble, that is why words like this are repeatedly used.
Two easy to use headlines that can be adapted to most niches are:
The "How…" headline was a favorite of master copywriter John Carlton. Here are two classic Carlton golf examples:
"How A Blind Golfer Stumbled Onto The Simple Secret Behind David Duval's Swing That Can Give Anyone Unbelievable Distance With Total Accuracy!"
"How One Simple "Magic Move" (Which You Can Easily Feed Into Your Current Swing In Just 9 Minutes, Even If You Stink At The Game Right Now) Instantly Uncorks So Much Hidden Raw Power, Balance And Accuracy… That You Can Go Out Tomorrow And Launch A Pin-Point 230-Yard Tee Shot With A 3-Wood… From Your Knees!"
How is that last example for a headline?
Carlton shows you, if done correctly, a long headline with punctuation like brackets and ellipsis can work.
Now a lot of you reading this probably look at both those headlines, especially the last one and think they sound way too over the top. Just put them in context, these were most likely appearing in golf magazines and are targeted at obviously golf players. In that context it would be hard to argue, if you were the intended audience, you are at least not a little curious to read the opening paragraph. If the answer is "Yes", then the headline has done its job!
I like the "if… then…" headline because it almost allows you to make a disclaimer with a bold claim. So instead of coming out and saying "You Can Get A Totally Ripped Six Pack!" I can say something like "If You Have 20 Minutes a Day To Exercise Then I Can Show You How To Get A Flat Firm Stomach".
The second headline sounds more believable because there is a condition that needs to be followed. It grounds the statement in a little more reality, so it doesn't just sound like some unbelievable miracle promise.
Next week, we will talk more about what happens after your headline, the body of your copy or salesletter.
Click here to read part three of this series.
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There are those who simply don't want to make the effort. They buy product after product, open it up and see that work is involved, then stop right then and there. Then they wonder why they are not having the success they feel they deserve.
At the end of the day, it comes down to focus and desire. The true desire to succeed, then the power of focus to study and put in to action what they learn.
It also helps a lot to laser focus on one or two particular things at a time. For example, focus on becoming a killer copy writer, or perhaps article marketing, or creating and selling products. In the internet marketing world, there are so many of these sub-niches that it can be hard to focus on just one or two.
Great tips, i reckon my headlines could use some improvement, especially with incorporating SEO.
As a freelance copywriter myself, I agree with the points in the article. The key is to pique the curiosity of readers and guide them into the content. If the header is of substance, that single line has already accomplished half the job.
In advertising, you have only three seconds to capture the attention of your audience. Those few precious moments are crucial to setting up your brand proposition and how it can potentially solve a problem for the reader.
I specialize in writing for small business owners so my common advice is to avoid fancy or cool headlines that mean little. Instead, go for headlines that strike home a message, fast and strong.
Very well said. I was not aware of the 3 second rule. When I have been writing headlines they tend to be longer than 3 seconds to read. This is a good tip and I will test this out next time.
But are their any trigger words that should be incorporated into headlines? Are their any words that are general but stimulate the brain?
Great idea about getting learning from the headlines of major magazines.
Amazon is a good place to check out headlines too. Just look at their best selling books in your field of expertise.
Then preview the books online and see what headlines the bestselling books use in their chapter names.
Definitely prefer writing the title after. If written first it will definitely end up changing!
For me it works better if I write the title first because it guides me to write the rest of the article
Great post… I write my titles first before creating my content… Its much easier to right that way I can see what my topic is and it will guide me on what to right…
I mix it up. Sometimes I write the heading after writing the post and vice-versa.
Thank you, Leevi,
I often write my headline before the main body. And sometime, when I'm through with the main body, I'll go back to the headline to see if there is any adjustment to make so it could blend finally with the main body. Writing headline is worth taking much time to, as it make or mar your reader from going through your write up to know what is in it for her.
Really interesting article ^_^ thanks for sharing, I've just started blogging 🙂
True! This just reminds me of what my mentor used to tell me when I was still involved in inter-school journalism competitions that titles play a very crucial role in the articles or stories written. It has to be attention grabbing and everything else written in this post. I totally I agree with this. And thank you so much for posting I'm reminiscing now of the good old victorious days. 🙂
Thanks for the second part of this series.I have used "HOW" in the headlines of my blog posts and it really works.I'm eagerly waiting for your next post.
The Headline is the most important part of an article or blog post. If you don't capture their attention with your Headline, then it doesn't matter how great your article or post is, because no one is reading it.
I choose my headlines first. I do the necessary keyword research, pick the keywords I want to rank for and make sure to include them in the title.
Its rather a very subjective topic, but thanks for the tips, shall try to employ them as i continually write my opinionated snapshots of this and that. Cheerios Aussies and some folks elsewhere
great tips for anyone trying to start being successful at copywriting
Headlines are made to capture one's curious mind and get them to read what one has written.
I prefer to write the Headline first after trying different approaches for several reasons. Whether it is a post or an article it gives me the orientation I need to write and also the opportunity to include at the beginning my keyword after doing a preliminary research. I alwyas revisit my headline after writing my post just to make sure that is still in line to what I wrote.
I miss Yaro's original articles…
Great tips on writing headlines. I would also add that, when writing
content for the web, you should try and get your primary keyword/phrase in your headline.
This is a great blog – I love the idea about studying newspapers and magazines for inspiration.
Thanks for sharing
Nobody might *admit* to reading The National Enquirer, but I saw plenty of ashamed customers adding it to their checkout during my first high school job at a grocery store. Many of them would even pretend it was for someone else! The headlines are ridiculous, but I'll admit that many are pretty catchy – definitely something to learn from.
Wow that was a great post. Just proves over and over that sex sells…
Thanks very much for the info
I usually go for the heading first. Thanks for the write up Leevi.
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And do you think we'll let you guys live after this decision of yours? LOL!
Jokes apart.
Honestly, I do understand your Point of view. There has been very less activity on the forum in the past few months and I know that the forum staying open, would seem like an added responsibility for you which you might feel is not worth it.
But look at us bechara bachchas, this forum is like a family to us. Not many, but the few of us who are STILL here are connected in ways words can't even tell. This forum is what made many of us, including me join IF. Every week new newbies come to this forum. And I bet, once you start reading the FF's here, you'll be glued. LOL! And about you shifting it to other forums like that of KTLK or Gumraah or anywhere, do you seriously think the charm would ever be the same in writing for someone else. It's Arjun-Arohi who have inspired our writers, they like to write about them and we like to read about them. No offence, but never on earth can I imagine the things Arjuhi do in these FF's being done by Nidhi and Ashutosh
Pssht! Sorry. So yeah, seriously. This is one way we live and we're surviving. We're a family and we won't let you break that!
Coming to the point about other forums, I do know how "active" DMG and MJHT forums are, so we won't compare things here. But however our forum is, no matter how inactive it is, WE LOVE IT and we always will. This is one place which makes me smile in the worstest situations, I've made friends here whom I love from the bottom of my heart. This forum brings be positivity and all KMHians are so good and supportive, so encouraging. We can talking about anything and everything to them freely. Our memories of KMH, of Karnika are shared here, we drool over our Punjabi Munda Karan here and appreciate Kritika and her amazingness. Those talks and those memories are all so precious and are collected and recollected in our hearts everytime we're on this forum. They inspire us, make us smile and they mean ALOT to us!
So PLEASE don't do this to us. With this forum you're gonna take away a part of us. The magic and the place in our heart that Arjuhi have can never replaced by any other person / character. Shifting our love for them to other forums and dividing us won't help either. PLEASE! It's a request on behalf of ALL of us, don't do this. Let this forum stay!
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Funding stepped up to fight domestic violence
Domestic violence workers have welcomed a multi-million-dollar funding boost for better training to protect victims.
The Federal Government has announced an extra $7.6 million worth of funding for a national training program called DV-Alert.
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The Federal Minister for the Status of Women, Julie Collins, says the epidemic of domestic violence in Australia is unacceptable.
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CALL FOR PAPERS: 1st International Workshop on Engineering Multi-Agent Systems, 6-7 May 2013, Saint Paul MN (U.S.A.)
Held with AAMAS 2013, Saint Paul, Minnesota (USA), 6th-7th May 2013
EMAS is the result of the merging of three "parent" workshops: AOSE, DALT and ProMAS. It looks at their communities as its natural reference audience. MOTIVATION Although much progress has been made, the design, implementation and deployment of multi-agent systems still poses many challenges. Some of these concern design and software engineering aspects, for example, how to effectively design agents and their interactions? Other challenges concern implementation, for instance, how to effectively implement multi-agent coordination or organisations? Further challenges concern use of logic-based techniques for verification of agent systems. It is increasingly apparent that there are benefits in considering design and implementation challenges together. For example, design artefacts can be used to support and assist with debugging and testing. Another example is the development of agent-oriented programming languages that result in programs that are more readily verifiable. A final example is the use of declarative techniques that span design and implementation. This unveils a tight interlacement among the different research issues in multi-agent systems engineering. This naturally results in a workshop that brings together the currently separate topics (but overlapping communities) that focus on software engineering aspects (AOSE), programming aspects (ProMAS), and the application of declarative techniques to design, programming and verification (DALT). Furthermore, EMAS is an ideal place for papers on innovative applications of agents. In particular, there is a great interest from the EMAS community in having people who have developed applications articulate the lessons learned and engineering challenges identified in building and deploying their applications. GOALS AND TOPICS The EMAS workshop explicitly pursues three goals: A. To progress and further develop the understanding of how to engineer multi-agent systems. B. To bring together the communities that are concerned with different aspects of engineering multi-agent systems, and by doing so, allow for better interchange of ideas between the communities, thus exploiting synergies discussed above. C. To attract workshop papers that describe innovative applications We thus call for research papers that are concerned with any aspect of the engineering of multi-agent systems. Specifically including any topics that would fall within the scope of one or more of the three parent workshops: a) Agent-Oriented Software Engineering, b) Declarative Agent Languages and Technologies, c) Programming Multi-Agent Systems. We also seek application papers that describe developed applications. Such papers should not just describe an application, but also the lessons learned and the engineering challenges identified in building and deploying the applications. AUTHOR GUIDELINES EMAS welcomes the submission of theoretical, experimental, methodological as well as application papers with a clear research focus on the topics outlined above. Each paper will be evaluated by three members of the PC. SUBMISSIONS Paper length should be at most 16 pages, including the text, figures, and references. The submissions must be formatted according to the Springer Verlag LNCS style. PDF format is required. Papers can be submitted via EasyChair 'EMAS2013', https://www.easychair.org/conferences/?conf=emas2013 PROCEEDINGS Pre-proceedings containing all accepted papers are provided electronically on a USB stick as part of the AAMAS workshop registration package. The plan is to publish revised versions of accepted papers in a Lecture Notes in Computer Science volume. For this purpose, authors will be given the opportunity to revise and re-submit their contributions after the conference. IMPORTANT DATES Paper submission deadline: 30th January 2013 Paper notifications: 28th February 2013 Camera ready paper (pre-proceedings): 11th March 2013 Workshop: 6th-7th May 2013 COMMITTEES Organizing Committee Massimo Cossentino (National Research Council, Italy) Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni (University of Pierre and Marie Curie - Paris 6, France) Michael Winikoff (University of Otago, New Zealand) Steering Committee Matteo Baldoni (Italy), Rafael Bordini (Brazil), Mehdi Dastani (Netherlands), J�rgen Dix (Germany), Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni (France), Paolo Giorgini (Italy), J�rg M�ller (Germany), M. Birna Van Riemsdijk (Netherlands), Tran Cao Son (USA), Gerhard Weiss (Netherlands), Danny Weyns (Sweden), Michael Winikoff (New Zealand). Preliminary Program Committee Natasha Alechina (Nottingham, UK) Matteo Baldoni (Torino, Italy) Cristina Baroglio (Torino, Italy) Jeremy Baxter (QinetiQ, UK) Olivier Boissier (Saint-Etienne, France) Rafael Bordini (FACIN-PUCRS, Brazil) Lars Braubach (Hamburg, Germany) Rem Collier (Dublin, Ireland) Mehdi Dastani (Utrecht, Netherlands) Scott DeLoach (Kansas state, USA) Louise Dennis (Liverpool, UK) Virginia Dignum (Delft, Netherlands) J�rgen Dix (Clausthal, Germany) Aditya Ghose (Wollongong, Australia) Paolo Giorgini (Trento, Italy) Adriana Giret (Valencia, Spain) Marie-Pierre Gleizes (IRIT, Uni. Paul Sabatier, France) Jorge J. Gomez-Sanz (Madrid, Spain) Christian Guttmann (IBM, Australia) James Harland (RMIT, Australia) Vincent Hilaire (Belford-Montbelliard, France) Koen Hindriks (Delft, Netherlands) Benjamin Hirsch (Berlin, Germany) Tom Holvoet (KU Leuven, Belgium) Jomi H�bner (Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil) Michael Huhns (South Carolina, USA) Joao Leite (Lisboa, Portugal) Yves Lesperance (York, Canada) Brian Logan (University of Nottingham, UK) Viviana Mascardi (Genova, Italy) Philippe Mathieu (Lille 1, France) John-Jules Meyer (Utrecht, Netherlands) Fr�d�ric Migeon (IRIT, Uni. Paul Sabatier, France) Ambra Molesini (Bologna, Italy) Pavlos Moraitis (Paris Descartes, France) Haralambos Mouratidis (East London, UK) J�rg M�ller (Clausthal, Germany) Peter Nov�k (Czech TU, Czech Republic) Andrea Omicini (Bologna, Italy) Lin Padgham (RMIT, Australia) Van Parunak (Jacobs Technology, USA) Fabio Patrizi (Imperial college, UK) Juan Pavon (Madrid, Spain) Michal Pechoucek (Czech TU, Czech Republic) Alexander Pokahr (Hamburg, Germany) Enrico Pontelli (New Mexico state, USA) Alessandro Ricci (Bologna, Italy) Ralph R�nnquist (Intendico, Australia) Chiaki Sakama (Wakayama Uni., Japan) Sebastian Sardi�a (RMIT, Australia) Valeria Seidita (Palermo, Italy) Onn Shehory (IBM Haifa , Israel) Maarten Sierhuis (Ejenta, Inc., USA) Guillermo Ricardo Simari (Uni Nacional del Sur, Argentina) Munindar Singh (North Carolina, USA) Tran Cao Son (New Mexico state, USA) Bas Steunebrink (Lugano, Switzerland) Pankaj Telang (CISCO, USA) John Thangarajah (RMIT, Australia) Paolo Torroni (Bologna, Italy) M. 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Datebook for September 27
September 27, 2010
10 to 11 a.m. National Arthritis Foundation swimming takes place at the American Legion Post 62 pool, 1055 Moffat County Road 7. Call 824-3625.
Noon. Al-Anon, a group for friends and family members of alcoholics, meets at First Congregational Church, 630 Green St. Call Bob Woods at 824-6836.
2 p.m. Craig AARP Chapter 1418 meets at Sunset Meadows I, 633 Ledford St. Speakers at the meeting include Moffat County clerk Elaine Sullivan and lodging tax committee member Dave De Rose. Call Beverly Chapman at 824-5123.
5 to 6:30 p.m. The Craig branch of the Moffat County Libraries hosts Family Game Night. The event is open to the public. Call 824-5116.
5 to 7:30 p.m. The Incredible Years Parent Group hosts a dinner and meeting at Sunset Elementary School, 800 W. Seventh St. The meeting is open to any parent of a Sunset student. Call school counselor Jackie Schnellinger at 826-6524 or Kim Hernandez at 826-6526.
6:30 to 8:15 p.m. "Pulse," a New Creation Church youth group, meets at the Centennial Mall, 1111 W. Victory Way. Ages 11 to 18 years old are welcome.
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7 p.m. Fellowship Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 657 Green St. Study of the Big Book takes place at 8 p.m. Call 326-6646.
Tuesday, Sept. 28
6:50 a.m. The Craig Rotary Club meets at the Golden Cavvy, 538 Yampa Ave. Visitors are welcome to attend. Call 826-4444.
8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Senior swimnastics takes place at the American Legion Post 62 pool, 1055 Moffat County Road 7. Call 824-3625.
8:30 a.m. The Moffat County Commission meets at the Moffat County Courthouse, 221 W. Victory Way. The meeting is open to the public. Call 824-5517.
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A free hot lunch is served at St. Michael Catholic Church, 678 School St. The church is looking for volunteers to help set up and cook. Call 824-5330.
Noon. The Craig Lions Club meets at the Golden Cavvy, 538 Yampa Ave. Visitors are welcome. The Lions Club is an international organization that provides the community with vision projects and eye screenings for area children. Call Al Shepherd at 824-6697.


text: How can i begin this op without putting you off straight away? Kudos is almost the tackiest place I have ever been to; this is not a club if you hate tacky décor and colourful people. It is, whenever I am in Leicester, my favourite place to go, and after being there for 3 years, out almost every night, I have tried them all! Here is a virtual tour of the place. When you walk through the main doors, the paying area is directly ahead. Once you've paid, you would usually be offered a chance to become a member, I would recommend this because it's free and gets you money off the next time. The coatroom is next, a pound an item. Then turn right and you will get into the club, it consists of an inner and outer area. The inner area consists of a large dancefloor, with a small stage and two podiums leading off to the right. The outer area around the dance floor, begins if you take a right at the main doors, and begin walking around; a small bar, seating, another small bar, more secluded seating, ladies toilets, the VIP area (not usually open) another small bar, male and female toilets the main large bar and then you'll be back at the main doors in. (it doesn't make much sense now but when your there it would). Well It doesn't sound much different to a usual run of the mill club, I hear you cry, well you would be wrong. Kudos has the most unique atmosphere, it can be a cattle market at times, but it is a club that doesn't judge you if you're to fat, to thin, an outcast or freak. This club has them all a complete cross section of the society without the social barriers, which leaves a very relaxed feeling, and a good night for all!


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BATON ROUGE, La. -- Serving roast beef for Christmas is a tradition in many families.
The following beef roast recipes begin with a basic version, followed by variations that include a regional Southern version, so that everyone will be able to find a recipe to try.
A basic recipe:
Roast Beef
1 tablespoon coarsely cracked black pepper
One 2 1/4-pound boneless rib roast or tenderloin
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon fresh chives
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Set oven temperature at 425 F. Rub the pepper evenly over beef, pressing gently so pepper adheres.
Place the herbs in a large measuring cup and chop using kitchen shears. On a sheet of waxed paper, combine fresh and dried herbs. Roll beef in herb mixture to completely coat.
Loosely tie the beef at 2-inch intervals with kitchen twine. Place beef on roasting rack. Roast until an instant-read meat thermometer registers 155 F for medium, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes; carve into thin slices.
Serves 6.
(Recipe from Creative Cook's Kitchen recipe brochure.)
Peppery Beef Tenderloin With Roasted Vegetables
1 well-trimmed beef tenderloin roast (about 4 pounds)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons seasoned pepper medley or 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
Creamy Mustard Sauce (recipe follows)
Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
3 small red bell peppers, cut into 11/2-inch pieces
1 large onion, cut into 8 wedges
12 ounces baby portobello, cremini or button mushrooms
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Heat oven to 425 F. Combine mustard and 1 teaspoon garlic; spread over beef roast. Sprinkle with seasoned pepper.Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of beef, not resting in fat.
Do not add water or cover. Roast on lower rack in 425 F oven 50 minutes for medium rare; 60 minutes for medium doneness.
Meanwhile, combine vegetable ingredients, except vinegar, in large bowl; toss to coat evenly. Place vegetables in jellyroll pan; roast on upper rack in oven with tenderloin 35 to 45 minutes.
Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135 F for medium rare; 150 F for medium. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10 degrees to 145 F for medium rare; 160 F for medium.)
Remove vegetables from oven when tender; sprinkle with vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Carve roast into slices.Serve with vegetables and Creamy Mustard Sauce. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Cook's Tip: For a tasty sandwich, spread inside of mini baguettes, whole grain rolls or focaccia with leftover Creamy Mustard Sauce. Fill with leftover beef and vegetables, sliced cheese and leaf lettuce.
Creamy Mustard Sauce
1/2 cup whipped cream cheese with chives
1/2 cup dairy sour cream
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
Combine all ingredients in medium bowl; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Makes 6 to 8 servings (about 1 1/4 cups).
(Recipe from Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard.)
This roast uses a less expensive cut of beef:
Marinated Eye-of-Round Roast
One 3-pound eye-of-round roast
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
Marinate meat in a mixture of the remaining ingredients for a day or two in the refrigerator, turning several times.
Let meat stand at room temperature for an hour before cooking. Roast, uncovered, with marinade in preheated 250 F oven for 2 hours. Near the center the meat will be medium rare (pink).
Allow roast to rest for 15 minutes. Slice as thin as possible across the grain. Serve warm with reheated marinade, or refrigerate before slicing for tasty sandwiches or po-boys.
Serves 8 generously.
(Adapted from "Southern Sideboards," Junior League of Jackson, Miss., by Betty Berry.)
The following dish combines the meat with the sugar cane syrup of Louisiana as a natural marinade. The syrup assumes a twofold purpose -- first, as a tenderizer, and second, as a wonderful flavoring device.
If cane syrup is not available, you may substitute molasses.
Roasted Tenderloin in Cane Syrup
One 3- to 4-pound special trimmed beef tenderloin (fat trimmed off), or pork tenderloin
1/2 cup port wine
1 cup Louisiana cane syrup
1/2 cup cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried tarragon
Preheat oven to 400 F.In a baking pan with 1-inch lip, place tenderloin and cover with port wine, rubbing well into the meat.
Allow excess wine to remain in bottom of baking pan.
Using the same technique, add the cane syrup, making sure the beef is well-coated.
Season meat completely using all the remaining ingredients. Allow to set at room temperature for one hour.
Place baking pan in center of oven and cook uncovered about 40 minutes or until medium rare. For accuracy, a meat thermometer may be used.
This dish may be served hot or cold.
Makes 6 servings.
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As baseball legend Yogi Berra might say, it was deja vu all over again Wednesday when Texas Parks and Wildlife Department released the first of 80 Eastern wild turkeys on the Gus Engeling Wildlife Management Area.
The 11,000-acre Anderson County WMA is one of three sites scheduled to be stocked this year as part of a new super stocking philosophy. Other sites include a private ranch in Henderson County and a mining reclamation site in Rusk County, which has already been partially stocked.
TPWD has long been trying to re-establish wild turkeys throughout eastern Texas. The most recent attempt was in the 1980s and 90s in which more than 7,000 turkeys purchased from other states were stocked. Some of those efforts, in which typically three toms were released with a dozen hens, have resulted in viable populations. For the most part, however, the effort has been unsuccessful causing the department to roll back a spring hunting season from 43 to 28 counties.
Following studies in other states as well as research in Texas, the department is attempting to jumpstart the restoration program with saturation stockings of 20 toms and 60 hens. Unlike the lower stocking rates in the past, it is hoped that a higher survival rate and quick nesting will result in enough birds to overcome early losses to predators or natural mortality.
The department looked at four potential stocking sites for the first round of stockings, but only three met all the criteria.
It is hoped that as the birds fill the original stocking sites they will begin to expand into new areas. Hunting will be closed for at least five years in any county that receives birds during these release efforts.
The Engling area's first load came from Missouri and Tennessee. At least five other states are attempting to trap birds for the program.
The department is paying the $525 per bird cost with money from the state's Upland Gamebird stamp. The National Wild Turkey Federation is facilitating the transfer between states through its Making Tracks Program. The department currently has funding for the project for this year and 2014.
East Texas had wild turkeys up until the early 20th century. Subsistence and unregulated market hunting took its toll on the population. The last birds were seen in the 1920s until the department began a series of stocking programs in the 1950s.
While Texas has more than 500,000 Rio Grande turkeys, they are better suited to nesting in the drier portion of the state west of the Trinity River. Suitable Eastern turkey counties range typically through the Pineywoods and Post Oak regions of the state.


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Tax collection increases by P49M in 1Q-A A +A
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
ILOILO – The real property tax collection of the province increased significantly following the implementation of tax amnesty, records from the Provincial Treasurer's Office (PTO) showed.
From January to March, Local Revenue Collection Officer 1 Maria Gene Alison revealed that real property tax collection rose by P49,081,973.01 this year compared to the same period last year.
PTO collected a total of P162,916,789.46 real property tax in the first quarter of 2014 while P113,834,816.45 in 2013.
Earlier, the province is targeting to reap P338,690,727.48 in real property tax by the end of the year as a result of the amnesty.
The information drive on tax amnesty is also ongoing in 43 municipalities and one component city of Iloilo to encourage delinquent tax payers to pay their arrears.
"We are urging the public to pay their taxes as early as possible to avoid serpentine queue during rush hours. Paying early and on time is for their convenience," Alison said.
The tax amnesty provided by Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution No. 2013-349 will last only until December 31, 2014. (PIO)
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Ben Folds set to rock campus
Portion of ticket sales to be donated in memory of Xavier senior Jennifer Koetter to a young boy battling juvenile diabetes | February 3, 2005
Through collaboration between the student activities council and STYUKA, a charitable student group, a portion of the ticket sales were donated to a young boy battling juvenile diabetes in memory of Xavier senior Jennifer Koetter.
Koetter, who suffered from Type I juvenile diabetes, died in December. She was a public relations major and had plans to go to nursing school after graduation.
The young boy and his family are affiliated with Project Connect, a local organization that provides services to families in need. STYUKA is donating all funds raised during events over the course of the year to Project Connect. Funds for the boy are being used for nutritional needs, a support group, a glucometer and other benefits to help create a healthy lifestyle and fight juvenile diabetes.
SAC is also partnering with the Cincinnati chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to promote awareness about the disease. Representatives from the foundation handed out literature at the concert and also sold "Max-Life" bracelets to raise money for juvenile diabetes research.
Folds is best known as the leader of the pop trio Ben Folds Five, but struck out on his own as a solo artist a few years ago. In addition to cutting his own solo CDs, William Shatner picked the alternative pop maestro to produce his first album in decades. Folds' newest CD, "Songs for Silverman," is scheduled for release on April 26. The first single, "Landed," has already hit American air waves.
Tickets are $25 for the general public and $15 for Xavier students. General public tickets are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster outlets. Xavier students can purchase tickets at the Cintas Center box office.


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Alexandra Yorke, witch and clairvoyant, is in a lot of trouble.
Together with her friends, she has managed to track down the man killing people in her county, but when Douglas tries to capture him, things go wrong and Alex finds herself forced through the rune gate.
Marooned on the magical world of Othala with Douglas and their friends, Alex journeys toward the capital of Inari to warn the queen of treachery, but the goddess has her own plans for Alex, and sends one of her chosen to intercept her.
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Brilliant Second Book.
Yes. Mikael Naramore adds that something special to the story and brings it to life.
I don't compare books to other books because every book is different.
Yes I have and he does an amazing job on Chosen just like his other books. His voice is very crisp and concise and really easy to listen to. He changes his tone to match the situation and has a melee of different accents.
Once again Mark E Cooper delivers a great read. In this edition of the Rune Gate Cycle the guys are stranded in Douglas world and need to adapt to survive. There is magic, mayhem, action, adventure, fights, deception and more than enough of everything to keep you reading. Chosen for me was the best book in the series yet and it was made even better by the audio book.
I could feel the tension and it was like I was apart of the story while listening to the book. I loved that there are more characters and I loved Alexs' Chosen. That cat was awesome!!
I can not wait to read more in this awesome series and would highly recommend the audio edition.
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Fingerprint experts are excited by the possibility that a fingerprint, presumably that of Jackson Pollock, was copied from a can of blue paint he used on one of his last works and applied to the stretcher of a painting now claimed to be his work. Pollock forgery may be old hat, but according to Pat Wertheim, a criminalist in the Arizona Department of Public Safety and an expert on fingerprint forgery, were it true, it would be only the second case of fingerprint forgery on record.
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By Andy Rehfeldt's own admission, it's unlikely you've heard of him: "I never fulfilled my lifelong ambition of being a rock star." But the jobbing musician/composer from LA has wracked up 7m YouTube views in the last year. That's because he had the splendid idea of taking videos of metal acts performing their songs, stripping away the music (but not the vocals), and then using his apparently abundant musical skill to create an incongruous new backing track. So, at youtube.com/AndyRehfeldt, you can see Metallica performing a smooth jazz version of Enter Sandman, Motörhead belting out Ace of Spades in a bombastic Broadway musical style, and Nirvana playing a wonderfully silly reggae version of Smells Like Teen Spirit. Rehfeldt has also begun to reverse the process, seamlessly turning tracks by Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Shakira and Beyoncé into full-on metal bangers. A deal for a Christmas novelty album can't be too far away.
Smells Like Teen Spirit is also among the tracks on an excellent free mixtape from Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim, which the DJ/producer has made available from fatboyslim.net ahead of his appearance at London's SW4 festival later this month. Among the other highlights on the party-starting mix are Talking Heads' Psycho Killer and SJ feat Simon Ki's Something Happening, a hulking dancefloor anthem built around the horn hook from Dexy's Midnight Runners' Geno. As is often the case these days, you'll have to swap your email address in return for the mix. But it's interesting to note that when you click the link to download the mix, you're also offered the chance to buy a selection of Fatboy Slim merchandise. Seems we really have got to the point where artists will give away music in the hope of selling T-shirts.
Meanwhile, the SW4 festival website itself (southwestfour.com), is offering free mixes from many of the other DJs appearing, presumably in the hope that a sample of their sonic wares will entice people to buy tickets for the event. Sign up as a member to the festival's site (and, naturally, its newsletter) and you can take your pick from 14 free DJ mixes from the likes of Josh Wink, Benny Benassi, Erol Alkan and Kissy Sell Out. There's also a link to an external site where you can, once again, sacrifice your email address in return for a wonderful half-hour "old school" mix from Carl Cox, which harks back two decades to the piano-driven house of Kariya and Alison Limerick.
Thing is, having downloaded many hours of quality music from some of dance music's best DJs, sticking some speakers in your garden and inviting a few friends round suddenly seems like rather better value than a £50 SW4 day ticket.


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Published January 9, 2014
TIME FOR A CHANGE: MDC Partnes has acquired a majority interst in language and messaging consultancy Luntz Global. Agency Founder FRANK LUNTZ has been named MDC Partners Chief Langauge Strategist. Luntz, along with his management team, will retain a significant equity interest in the firm. Luntz Global has consulted with several pro sports leagues and two dozen pro teams (MDC Partners). Luntz is "well known for his political resume, but politics hasn't been his principal business for some time." He "goes to as many NFL games as he can," where he sits in the suite belonging to former client and Panthers Owner JERRY RICHARDSON, "with whom he has developed a close rapport." Luntz "would also like to break into Hollywood as a consultant, but he can't get his calls returned" (THEATLANTIC.com, 1/6).
PARENTAL GUIDANCE: The new film "DRAFT DAY" starring KEVIN COSTNER "has pulled off a PG-13 rating" after it was "initially slapped with an R rating for 'brief strong language'" by the MPAA. Director IVAN REITMAN and Lionsgate "successfully appealed the rating" rather than "trimming the film," which opens April 11 (LATIMES.com, 1/8).
CHARITY STRIPE: Jaguars K JOSH SCOBEE and Jacksonville-area Walmart stores today will launch the company's month-long Defeat Hunger Bowl food drive benefiting Second Harvest North Florida (JACKSONVILLE.com, 1/8)....Bobcats Sports & Entertainment and its Cats Care Foundation yesterday made a $140,000 donation to the Novant Health Community Care Cruiser at Bruns Academy in Charlotte (Bobcats).
NAMES: Vikings owners ZYGI and MARK WILF and Vice Chair LEONARD WILF were among defendants yesterday who "formally appealed a lower-court ruling" that ordered them to pay $103M in damages stemming from a New Jersey apartment complex lawsuit (Minneapolis STAR TRIBUNE, 1/9)....Avalanche LW GABE LANDESKOG has filmed a video for the "You Can Play" project, which is "dedicated to changing the culture of locker rooms and sports venues to include all athletes and fans regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity" (DENVER POST, 1/9)....MLS Red Bulls F THIERRY HENRY appears in the January edition of GQ, where he is asked to translate the looks and styles of France's contemporary dresswear "to the streets and bistros of his current home," N.Y. (GQ, 1/'14 issue)….The Friars Club yesterday announced that comedian JEFF GARLIN will assume the role of Roastmaster at this year's Friars Club Roast on Jan. 30 honoring CBS NFL analyst and WFAN-AM host BOOMER ESIASON (Friars Club)….Tennis player VENUS WILLIAMS listed her three-bedroom, two-bathroom Hollywood Hills home for $1.799M. She originally purchased the property in '05 for $1.9M (HOLLYWOODREPORTER.com, 1/8)….Heat G DWYANE WADE's fiancée, actress GABRIELLE UNION, is "pregnant and due this summer" (SUN-SENTINEL.com, 1/8).


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A report of received, transmitted and total bandwidth for your account is shown on your billing page, with links to display traffic graphs. You can edit »»
No, this is something you need to source from a third-party supplier. Many domain registrars will bundle a free DNS service when you purchase a domain. »»
You can set this on the control panel – simply add your desired reverse domain name into the box by the IP, and click the 'Submit' button. »»