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One could go on and on about this adorable Craftsman style 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home with an eat in kitchen sporting granite counter tops, a family room with fireplace and vaulted ceilings, but there are lots of homes with these features available. What sets this home apart is the setting.
When you first arrive at the home, you will notice that it is nestled at the end of a cul de sac lot. Flanked on the rear and the left by mature hardwoods, this home has picturesque grounds. Imagine the kids riding bikes safely out front while you work in your side garden…the possibilities are endless.
Privately situated with budding azaleas, the home offers a screened porch off of the breakfast nook as well as a large open deck out back for entertaining. Once again, the outdoor arrangements set this home apart. Once inside you will find hardwoods floors flowing through the foyer to a formal dining room to entertain as expected, but you will be enticed outdoors time and time again with this home.
One of the nicest features of this neighborhood is the amenities. There is a neighborhood pool, tennis courts and playscape. So many folks have to leave the comfort of their neighborhood to drive to local recreation clubs and fitness areas, but not in Triple Creek. Everything you need for your family is a bike ride away.
Conveniently located off of Malcolm Bridge Road, this neighborhood offers easy access to Hwy 78 to Monroe, Hwy 316 to Atlanta and loop 10 into Athens. If what you are looking for is the best of both worlds…affordability/location/fresh floor plan and amenities look no further and call today.
Lastly; it bears mentioning that this is a Fannie Mae HomePath property which may be purchased for as little as 3% down for qualified buyers.
1061 Brighton Lane
Bogart, Ga 30622
Triple Creek Subdivision
Ellen Purvis
Realty Executives Purvis Realty
1711 Meriweather D. Suite 100
Bogart, GA 30622 706-354-7878 (O) 706-354-7875 (F) www.purvisrealty.com
Directions: Take Hwy 78 Towards Monroe. Turn Right onto Malcom Bridge and then right onto Hammond Road. Triple Creek will be on your right.
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Users of the social network complained that some outlets were using a photo of Michael Brown designed to depict him as a thug.
The FBI has launched an investigation into Missouri police's deadly use of force against the 18-year-old in a St Louis suburb.
Twitter users said that an image of Mr Brown flashing what might be interpreted as a gang sign was more widely used than an image of the teenager in a cap and gown at his high school graduation.
The online debate spawned the viral hashtag "IfTheyGunnedMeDown", with mainly young black men pondering which photo of them media would use if they were ever shot.
The hashtag echoes the debate that raged after the 2012 shooting of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teenager killed by a neighbourhood watchman.
Conservative bloggers were accused of using a photo of the 17-year-old striking poses, designed to make him look like a thug and gang member.
A similar controversy swirled in the UK when London police shot Mark Duggan, whose death triggered nationwide rioting.
Media outlets were accused of cropping a picture of Mr Duggan at his infant daughter's funeral to portray him as a threatening black man.

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Finding the perfect place to get up-close and personal with Santa Claus becomes a priority as Christmas gets closer. Shopping centers are a convenient option, since Santa is usually available for a photo anytime during mall hours through Christmas Eve. The Cherry Creek mall, 3000 East First Avenue (www.shopcherrycreek.com), has a Polar Express-themed exhibit, but it will cost at least $17 to get a photo of your kid sitting with the jolly old elf. At FlatIrons Crossing, 1 West FlatIron Circle in Broomfield (www.flatironcross.com), Santa picture packages start at $19.99. But you can get a free 4x6 photo of your child sitting with Santa at Bass Pro Shops, 7970 Northfield Boulevard, from now through December 24, and the stores Santas Wonderland display includes craft projects and an indoor skating rink with no fee to use the skates. For more info, go to www.basspro.com.
Saint Nick will attend many individual holiday events around the area as well, including an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with him at the Malley Senior Recreation Center, 3380 South Lincoln Street in Englewood, with seatings at 8 and 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 12. Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for children ten and under; for information, call 303-762-2660. The Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele Street, is not only offering Zoo Lights daily from 5 to 9 p.m. through January 3 (admission is $4 to $8), but will also host Santa on several occasions, including Breakfast With Santa every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. through December 20, and Desserts with Santa at 6:30 p.m. Monday, December 21. Tickets are $10 to $20, and reservations are required; for more information, visit www.denverzoo.org.
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Many people have noticed significant under delivery of their contract campaigns in OpenX Ad Server 2.8. When OpenX version 2.8.2 was released in October 2009, it was mentioned in the release notes that this issue had been fixed, but it was quickly discovered that the problem continued to exist.
This problem was so serious for me and my clients that I was forced to take action. People had reported the issue in various places, but as far as I could tell no action had been taken at OpenX.org. I decided to hire Matteo Beccati, a former OpenX Senior Developer who is now working as an independent OpenX consultant. With his background and experience, he was able to quickly analyze the issue, and develop and test a fix for this bug.
The problem originates from a small but crucial mistake in the hourly maintenance process. At the top of every hour, the OpenX software recalculates the number of campaign impressions it needs to deliver for the next hour. The program code retrieves and uses the delivery statistics for the current hour, which (by definition) are not yet available. As Matteo described it in is bug report:
Impression allocation for contract campaigns seems to be constant for every hour, regardless of the traffic patterns. That's a problem for most of the sites that have a bell shaped delivery and can't reach the hourly target during the night. Those "lost" impressions will only be reallocated on the long run leading to overall under delivery.
Having found the cause of the problem, Matteo was able to develop a fix for it. We have been testing the adjusted code for a while now and I'm happy to be able to report that affected campaigns have started to perform as expected.
We decided to publicly release the fix so the OpenX community can benefit from it. The bug report and patch are available now in the OpenX issue tracker. Please note that this fix has been developed and tested on OpenX version 2.8.2 only. Applying patches to software should be done by qualified programmers only. As usual, make backups of any file you are about to change.
The issue has been labeled 'critical' by the OpenX development team. Hopefully this means the fix will be included in the upcoming version 2.8.3 of OpenX Ad Server.
I want to thank my client PSH Media Sales in The Netherlands for enabling us to use their campaign delivery statistics for analysis and for allowing us to test the fix on their installation. And I want to thank Matteo Beccati for devoting some of his precious time to this job. We would appreciate your feedback on this patch.
Update January 23, 2010: this fix is included in the upcoming release of OpenX Ad Server version 2.8.4, making it available to users who aren't comfortable with applying patches to their software.
Update March 7, 2011: a follow up for this fix has been released in June 2010, you can read about it in my blog post Fix for Contract Campaign Under Delivery Problem (Part 2).


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DENVER (CBS4)– State Rep. Laura Bradford has been suspended from her post as chairman of the House Local Government Committee after a traffic stop.
Bradford, a Republican representing Grand Junction, was pulled over the evening of Jan. 25 in the area of Colfax Avenue and Downing Street for an improper turn or lane change. Bradford had legislative license plates on her car.
Bradford admitted to the officer that she had been at a function that evening. The officer smelled alcohol and conducted a roadside sobriety test. An actual sobriety test, breathalizer or blood test, was not performed.
The officer called a police supervisor to the scene. Bradford was written a ticket for an improper lane change. She was not detained under a law that states lawmakers cannot be arrested, except for treason or felony, in going to or returning from legislative sessions or any other official legislative business.
Bradford left her car parked at the stop and left in a cab.
Bradford was suspended from her post as chairman of the House Local Government Committee on Friday.
Rep. Libby Szabo, a Republican from Arvada, will serve as chair of House Local Government and Rep. David Balmer, a Republican from Centennial, will serve as the committee's vice chair.


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100 ways to brighten up your January
Need some ideas to brighten up boring old January? Gurgle comes to the rescue with a bumper list to thrill the troops
1. Watch a movie
Go on, download a classic. Nothing beats snuggling up in front of a movie on a dismal day. Don't feel guilty about it, go all out.
2. Host an afternoon matinée
Transform your living room into a matinée lounge. Invite the NCT troops and give in to yet another Frozen sing-along, or introduce the little ones to films you loved as a child. Maybe even give them a chorus of 'A Spoonful Of Sugar'!
3. Hire a cinema
Whether it's for a birthday party or just because, hiring a cinema for a private screening will add a bit of showbiz sparkle to any day. Many cinemas – including Cineworld and Everyman – have screens available for children's parties and some do deals on popcorn and drinks, too.
4. Build a dinosaur
You don't have to be a nimble-fingered domestic goddess to knock up a cute stuffed toy. Just follow the instructions on this Diego dinosaur craft kit and wow a pint-sized palaeontologist.
5. Show off at teatime
Make mealtimes fun by playing a game with benefits. You shout out a colour, they have to find it on the plate and gobble it up. Genius.
6. Dig the hot diggity dogs
This cute cardboard hotdog stand should lure even picky eaters to the table. It comes with stickers and a mini chalkboard – and flips to be a popcorn stall too. But best of all, there's no washing up.
7. Recycle your Christmas cards
Wander no further than the recycling bin for this crafty project, cutting up old cards into gift labels ready for next Christmas. Add glitter and invest in a cheap packet of children's craft scissors to get those nice wiggly edges – just don't forget to let the children have a go too.
8. Master some impressions
If your little one's favourite characters are worthy of a standing ovation, why not wow them with a few impressions?Just pick a character with a catchphrase or distinctive voice, copy the key mannerisms and practice in front of the mirror.
9. Make 'em laugh louder
Want to make your act perfect? Record yourself on your phone and play it back until you've nailed it. We suggest an easy Upsy Daisy, followed by a Captain Jack Sparrow and a hammy Daddy Pig.
10. Five fab new books
Noisy Dinosaurs by Sam Taplin and Lee Wildish
Maisy's Wonderful Weather Book by Lucy Cousins
The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep by Carl-Johan Forssen Ehrlin
What Makes a Rainbow? by Betty Schwartz
The underwater fancy-dress parade by Davina Bell
11. Recycle some toys
A toy clear-out is almost as satisfying as having a good Facebook cull. There are plenty of places where old toys in reasonable nick are needed – ask at your local playgroups and hospitals or choose a favourite charity shop. Get the kids excited about the children they'll be helping – and then a new toy as a reward won't go amiss...
12. Paint the town
Prise those little fingers off your tablet and introduce them instead to the real-life joy of a painting book.
13. Host Britain's Got Talent!
You've got your legendary Macarena, your husband is the master of armpit blow-offs, the four-year-old knows all the words to the Ben 10 theme tune and the baby can blow big raspberries... but who's best?
14. Now up the ante
Invite friends round, make the kitchen table into a judges' platform and let everyone do a turn. The winner gets to perform for the Queen at the Royal Variety Show – well, a teddy in a plastic tiara, anyway.
15. Add a professional touch
Make it even more fun with a set of four very loud and magnificent Light & Sound Answer Buzzers (£18, funlearning.co.uk).
16. Have fancy dress fun
Extra points are to be had for silly style, so go to town with your talent show outfits. Think crazy hats, oversized sunglasses and something daft for daddy too. Don a wig and your giggly kids will just about forgive your awful singing voice.
17. Go on, pimp their little trainers
If you're struggling for creative inspiration, chances are your bookshelf or desktop needs a reboot. The simplest idea in Home Made Simple for Kids is also one of its best: customised plimsolls.
18. Stay unplugged for 24 hours
Tech detoxes are all the rage. Chuck the family's gizmos in a biscuit tin and enjoy some real-life facetime in all its snotty, grinning, yoghurt-smeared glory.
19. Remember prancing around like kylie?
Stick on some pre-tween pop and work out your moves as a family ensemble.
20. Shake a tailfeather
For an easy-to-follow routine for very little ones, The Hot Dog Dance from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is just a click away and comes complete with easy moves and instructions from none other than Donald Duck.
21. Taylor made
Kids always love Taylor Swift's Shake It Off and the video (parental advisory: contains mock-twerking) features her mucking about as a ballerina, cheerleader and breakdancer. Dress up and dance along.
22. Bake a batch of biscuits!
We're intrigued by Victoria Glass' chownies, sneezecakes and tiramuffins in her book, Baking Mash-Up. But our favourite has to be the Short Baldies. Seriously.
23. Beach bums
There's no better antidote to being cooped up indoors than lungfuls of salty air, miles of flat sand to run around on, and fish and chips at the end of the day.
24. Go on a Welsh nature trail
Broad Haven on the Pembroke coast has rock pools to delve into, shallow waters and nature walks nearby as well as acres of sand. If you're taking a pram, Benllech's long promenade on the Isle of Anglesey is perfect.
25. Stage a Scottish scene
Get your little ones to recreate the famous opening moments of Chariots Of Fire at its film location – West Sands beach in St Andrews, Fife. The historic town is a 15-minute walk away.
26. Spot wildlife in England
There's more than just miles of sand at Formby on Merseyside, there's also a red squirrel trail, and Neolithic footprints have been found. Down south, West Wittering beach in West Sussex is a haven for water birds, and the café stays open in winter.
27. Make a whole lotta dough
Make a ciabatta family with cookie cutters and introduce the kids to the magic of dough. Start the night before and they can see how much it's risen by morning.
28. Make a speedy pizza
When you need a meal pronto and the kids want to help, we've got some great, easy recipes. But why stop at cheese and tomato? Let the children design their own toppings – Nutella and strawberries, anyone? We've got recipes for a Pizza Bianco, a vegetable and salsa verde scone pizza - and even a healthy alternative, a roasted vegetable wrap pizza.
29. Arrange some winter foliage
Spring's riot of colour may feel like a long way off, but there are still leaves, twigs and seed pods to be gathered up on a family tramp though the woods. Then let everyone help arrange them back at home.
30. Get crafty
The humble egg box can be transformed into so many things with scissors, paint and glue: ladybirds, frogs, angels, spiders, even Angry Birds! If you need inspiration, just check out Pinterest (and find us on Pinterest here!).
31. It's a wrap
As if bubble wrap wasn't already brilliant enough... Save all that packaging from your late-night Amazon impulse buys, paint swirls on it and press it onto paper for some seriously dotty patterns.
32. All sewn up
Designer Rebecca Danger's crafting book Baby Says Sew is made for mums; approved by babies.
33. Hire a cleaner
You've Calpoled through winter colds, survived Christmas and endured a 5am showing of Peppa Pig with a 1 January hangover. Do you really feel like scrubbing the loo again? Treat yourself and hire some help.
34. Have a hoot
It's easy to lose a couple of hours of your day knocking up this wild bunch. The biggest challenge? Allowing tots to help.
35. Book some time away
It's hardly surprising that Christmas-addled viewers are targeted with sunshine-filled TV ads in January – but why wait till summer to get away? Grab a last-minute family deal now.
36. Grown-ups only
Sleep deprivation and the faint smell of milk sick are not, let's face it, aphrodisiacs. Offload the baby, book a hotel, order room service, tear each other's clothes off – then sleep for eight hours straight.
37. Ask who wants to be a pirate today?
Few things beat piling into the fancy dress box on a rainy day. Pirates Of The Caribbean and Frozen princesses are all the rage so hit eBay and update your collection. Or let them chose their own from the massive selection at elc.co.uk.
38. Create a costume drama
Don't send the kids to nursery wrapped in foil claiming to be the Tin Man from The Wizard Of Oz – again – when World Book Day rolls around. Get plotting now and feel super smug about the fabulous outfit on 3 March.
39. Five new movies to pop in your diary
Kung Fu Panda 3 - 11 March
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip - 12 February
Norm of the North - 18 March
Zootopia - 25 March
Peanuts - already out!
40. Roll up, roll up
There's no need to run away and join the circus when you can set one up in your own back garden. This big top-themed waterproof tent can be left pitched outside all year round, or used indoors instead.
41. Start a band! You know you want to
Make shakers out of plastic cups, dried beans and sticky tape, rain sticks from rice and kitchen roll tubes, fashion 'guitars' from old ice-cream tubs, pipe cleaners and rubber bands, assemble a cardboard box drum kit and have a family jam session. The neighbours will be thrilled!
42. Have more fun with cake
We're not suggesting you overload your little ones with sugar, but if you take a leaf out of Jodie Levine's Candy Aisle Crafts you'll feel you've earned a sweet treat by the time you've finished. There are loads of ideas for arty little things to do with sweets.
43. Turn a bathroom into a playzone
Whingy, fractious, tired – and that's just you. Reboot bathtime to funtime – it is nearly wine o'clock! Make a Splish Splash playlist, and invest in lovely bubble bath plus cute hooded towels to tempt them out of the water – cuddledry has cows, giraffes, bunnies and dragons.
44. Toytastic
We rate JoJo Maman Bébé's duck fishing game, cupcake squirters, bubble blowers and water-colouring fizzy tints.
45. Hair-raising
Have a crazy hairstyles competition. Of course, there's the classic shampoo mohawk, but how many more can you muster in under a minute? Take a daytime dip together
Tots relish a splash morning, noon or night and they'll just love that you're in the tub too.
46. Go out and brave the elements
When the sun shines, get bundled up and grab the opportunity to explore a park or playground that you've never visited. We love the flashy new undercover one at McArthurGlen in Swindon. And the shopping too!
47. Make the silliest sarnie ever
Sometimes the best ideas are born out of total silliness, as in this Smartie sandwich featured in Ms Marmite Lover's Secret Tea Party. Yes, yes, it's a gobsmacker on so many levels, but how could something that looks so right be all that wrong?
48. Try out a new club
If you're going stir-crazy, sign up to a new club. Your little one gets to try something new and you can have conversations with local mums – even if they are peppered with, 'Holly! Please stop chewing Lewis's shoe!'
49. Go clubbing
Find something that you'd like to do. Check out your local WI branch – it's cast off its old 'jam and Jerusalem' image – or NCT group, for classes, outings and other events for mums.
50. Curate a gallery
Your kids' Pollock-inspired paint splatters are delightful but for some fridge-worthy bits of art get help from Jackie Bahbout's Make Art With Your Hands And Feet (£8.95 Thames & Hudson) – they'll love the fun templates.
51. Chalk it up
Slap some blackboard paint onto a spare wall to create an instant canvas. Then get down and show tots how to doodle their name or count up to ten.
52. Stick up some animal art
If your tot is totally into tigers or can't get enough of elephants, seeing them on the walls will thrill. Use huge wall stickers and simply swap them when their next obsession hits.
53. Go gloebtrotting
Ever sailed the high seas from your sofa, flown over islands on a pillow plane or travelled in a cardboard box train? If not, you haven't lived. Find a map, pick a place to visit and use your imaginations to get you there.
54. Feast on far-away foods
Children love learning about countries via their tummies. Taste Italy with mini pizzas, slurp bowls of noodles and get to know China, or show the flavours of Spain with an easy seafood paella. They'll devour the knowledge with their dinner.
55. Raise the bar with a mini Olympics
Keep the 2012 spirit alive by turning a dull weekend, play date or NCT meet-up into a sporting extravaganza. Hand out medals to everyone too.
56. Turn them into track stars
If the weather's dry, take them outside and try to emulate Yorkshire's amazing Brownlee brothers with a scoot, bike and run triathlon around the park.
57. Get inventive indoors
Don't let rain or snow stop you. Dish out prizes for running on the spot, best forwards roll, hopping down the hallway and throwing a beanbag in a bucket.
58. Stage Silly Olympics
If your kids aren't inspired by trad sports, there's nothing wrong with silly categories. How about pretend swimming or hobby-horse dressage?
59. Weird science
Score cool points by making your own slime, and get little ones thinking about fluids and solids. A basic recipe is double cornflour to water – add food colouring to make it interesting.
60. High voltage
Learn about static electricity by rubbing a balloon on a snuggly winter jumper and applying to a child's hair. Added bonus: it makes them look very funny.
61. More play indoors
If it's raining out – or if you just fancy staying in your PJs – try your hand at indoor games. Who says you can't play hopscotch in the hallway?
62. Go on a bear hunt
Bring everyone's favourite story to life by staging a real-life bear hunt at home. Make it exciting enough and maybe the kids will nod off after hiding under the duvet at the end...
63. Look for hidden treasures
Fire their imaginations with a treasure hunt, or, if they're too little for clues, have an indoor sweetie hunt. If an older sibling is on hand to run the show, just put your feet up with Gurgle.
64. Sow some seeds and sit tight
Encourage little green fingers and get a gardening project going on. Cress and sunflowers grow fast, or how about Project Maya's eco line of wildflower seedballs?
65. Four tot-tastic restaurants
Sparks Yard
This is a three-storey shop and restaurant in Arundel, West Sussex. Its restaurant, called The Loft, has fab views, a Californian-inspired menu, plus an emphasis on welcoming little people as well as big ones.
Rainforest Café
With gorillas, elephants, crocs, fish and a starry sky, London's Rainforest Café is guaranteed to blow little socks off on a trip to the capital.
Whitmuir Kitchen
The restaurant at the Whitmuir Organic Place working farm near Edinburgh welcomes children for a slap-up organic breakfast, lunch or snacks.
Brasserie Blanc
Lucky tots! Chef Raymond Blanc's Brasserie Blanc chain boasts an Henri Le Worm kids' menu, with fresh, seasonal dishes including mini moules from £5.95, plus complimentary organic purée for babies. Yum!
66. Get on-trend and learn to crochet
What is it about having a baby that makes a girl start cooing over crochet booties? For those who can, Vita Apala's Super Cute Crochet For Little Feet is the book for you. And for those who can't, well, perhaps it isn't.
67. Help them make their own album
Print out their digital photos – or go old-school: use 'real' film and send it away – then set the kids to work assembling a good old-fashioned family album.
68. Make monster fun
Make your own Gruffalo-style scary beast by asking everyone to draw a monster part or two – horns, tail, scaly body, hairy arms, big ears – then cut them out and glue them together.
69. Frightfully sweet
Create scary biscuits by using plastic creepy-crawlies to make imprints in cookie dough – make sure the toys are food safe and wash them first.
70. Five thrilling apps
CBeebies playtime
The CBeebies Playtime app features favourites including Alphablocks, Octonauts and Mr Tumble, requires no internet connection once downloaded, can be customised by your little one, and some games can be adapted for children with special needs. Wonderful stuff.
A truly mixed-media app – kids put an iPhone or iPad on a sheet of paper and draw the missing bits of an on-screen creature around it.
Toca Boca
Among the many activities on these cute apps, you can cut, curl and comb in the Toca Hair Salon Me or chop, fry and blitz treats for Toca Kitchen Monsters.
Magic Fingers
Sparks fly from little fingers when they touch the screen while this iTunes app plays great music like Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy. Fifty effects to hypnotise babies for at least five minutes. Enough said.
Nosy Crow
This children's publisher has wonderful interactive stories including classics such as Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood as well as educational Franklin Frog and Flip Flap Farm for very young children.
71. Join the library
Choosing books at the library used to be such a childhood treat. Sign up again and get out of that bedtime story rut.
72. Yeah, let's make some bunnies
'I don't like bunnies,' said no child ever. Create a cardboard rabbit family from Make Your Own Woodland Creatures. Then try the cheery chipmunk, furry ferret and mighty moose too.
73. Find a corner, make a den!
There's nothing more exciting than a secret indoor hideaway, so why not create an amazing space for your little tyke? You'd be surprised at what you can create with a bed sheet and a couple of chairs.
74. Unfold an adventure
Buy a fold-away den - this one's from MOOD - so tots can get an instant camping vibe without dismantling your entire sitting room. Grab a few toys, chuck in a cushion, chill!
75. Do absolutely nothing at all
Sometimes, the most fun times with your child are when you're not doing very much at all. No plans, no agenda, no dashing about. Make silly faces at each other, lie on the bed and kick your legs in the air, or bundle on the sofa for lots of cuddles. All very free and easy – phew.


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England-Wales bishops defend decision to keep family survey secret
Bishops' conferences who released survey results are defying the pope, they claim
April 16, 2014
Bishops' conferences that have released their responses to the family synod questionnaire are defying the Pope's wishes, the general secretary of the Bishops' Conference for England and Wales has said.
In a letter to members of the Church reform group, A Call to Action, (ACTA) General Secretary to the Catholic Bishops Conference for England and Wales,(CBCEW) Mgr Marcus Stock said: "It was Cardinal Baldisseri who wrote to the President of the Bishops' Conference requesting that the summary, resulting from the responses of the various dioceses, not be made public. My understanding is that a similar request was sent to other Episcopal Conferences around the world. To the best of my knowledge, of the 85 or so Episcopal Conferences who had responded to the consultation by February 2014, only four have published the summary which they sent to the Holy See.
"As the consultation was instigated by and is clearly very dear to the heart of Pope Francis, and given that Cardinal Baldisseri has been the Holy Father's chief collaborator in developing the framework and the process of the consultation, I am sure that you and the majority of the Catholic faithful would agree that it would not be appropriate therefore for this Bishops' Conference to take any steps in respect of the consultation process which might betray the trust of, or go against the expressed wishes of, the Holy Father."
Mgr Stock was replying to a letter from the leadership team of ACTA.
In their letter to the CBCEW requesting that the questionaire responses are published, they write: "It would surely be very much in line with the approach of Pope Francis if the CBCEW were to decide, after all, that statistics gathered from the people, about the people, should now be in the public domain. Such an action would demonstrate that the bishops trust the Catholic laity and wish to inform and energise them in a spirit of collaboration and dialogue."
Full Story: Releasing results of family survey would mean defying Pope, says bishops' conference official
Source: Catholic Herald
Philippines rushes to distribute old contraceptives
Court lifts ban after govt's food and drug agency declares they do not induce abortions
India's top court asks governments to check Delhi pollution
Pollutants in the New Delhi air is 15 times higher than the safe limit set by World Health Organization
Indonesian bishops unite in appeal to end divisions
Prelates wrap up annual gathering by stressing need for Catholics to take an active part in curing society's ills
Retired Taiwan Catholic charity CEO helps resolve disputes
Taiwan Catholic Mission Foundation also provides relief for social emergencies and assistance for the disadvantaged
Understanding the religious context of Bangladesh and Myanmar
Christianity here is beholden to both Catholic and Protestant missionaries for developing the local church


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Barry Steiner
Professor of Political Science
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90840-4605
Phone: (562) 985-4961
Fax: (562) 985-4979
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
A.B., University of Southern California (International Relations), 1963; Ph.D., Columbia University (Political Science), 1970.
My research and teaching specialty areas include: War and Peace Studies, and International Conflict Management.
I became an Associate Professor of Political Science in 1974; Professor of Political Science in 1985; and Emeritus Professor in 2012.
I have been teaching courses in International Relations and American Government in the Department of Political Science, CSULB, since 1968.
Bernard Brodie and the Foundations of American Nuclear Strategy, (Lawrence KS: University Press of Kansas, 1991). http://www.kansaspress.ku.edu/steber.html
Collective Preventive Diplomacy: A Study in Conflict Management (Albany, NY: SUNY Press, 2004). http://www.sunypress.edu/p-3880-collective-preventive-diplomacy.aspx
"Diplomacy and International Theory," Review of International Studies, XXX (2004), 493-509.
"Diplomatic Mediation as an Independent Variable," International Negotiation, XIV (2009), 7-40.
"To Arms Control or Not: Lessons of Focused Case Comparisons," Contemporary Security Policy, XXXI (December 2010), 379-405.
"The Test Ban and the 1956 Election," Arms Control Today, XLI (December 2011), 49-52.
"Big Powers and the 'Responsibility to Protect'", e-ir.info, 26 July 2012, accessed from http://www.e-ir.info/2012/07/26/big-powers-and-the-responsibility-to-protect/.
"What Use Overwhelming Air Superiority? A Tale of Two Campaigns," Contemporary Security Policy, XXXIII (August 2012), 311-336.


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TV's hottest shows: 'Pretty Little Liars,' 'Teen Wolf' and more from 2013-2014
Most TV shows feature a lot of good-looking people. But not all are created equal. From "The Vampire Diaries" to "Pretty Little Liars" and more, here are 25 of the hottest TV-show casts of 2013-2014.
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Mumbai Darshan 1.0
Linux Commands 1.0
Famous Temples of India 1.3
India - A land of intense spirituality andreligious faith reflected in the profusion of holy places presentin this subcontinent. Temples are found every where in India fromlarge monumental structures to small stone buildings, each having acertain significance and greatly influencing the lives of thepeople who regard the temple as a place where they could be closeto god.This application gives you a look into some of the famoustemples around India.
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WD trainer stands for Workout Diet Trainer.This app basically allow user to keep record of their Workout andDiet. which will help them to track activities. User can plan thereown Workout and Diet which can be stored on application, which willact as a User Guide. This version will just keep track of singleuser. I am planning to make this app multi user(Sharing,comparingdiet,workout etc)
Mumbai Slang 1.0
T20League TimeTable 2012 1.0
Never miss an IPL game again!!!"T20 League TimeTable 2012" application serves the cricket loversto know the schedules of the IPL Matches 2012 and also provides thefeature to add or schedule a reminder by a single click on "ADDREMINDER" button.Set up your own reminder and never miss an action-packed game ofcricket.This schedule is fully optimized for mobile use.Schedules:Schedules displays the Team , Date, time and the place of theMatches.Wish you a wonderful action packed IPL5.
Smart Medicine Reminder 1.0
Radio Partner 1.0
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Features:1.Flip to make phone on silent during incoming call.2.It will read your incoming messages(To use this serviceTTS(TextTo Speech) must be installed in your phone otherwise itwill askyou to install during installation of this app).Flip to make incoming calls silent!If you forgot to set vibration in the conference, this appcanprovide silent effect when you can't pick up or reject thecall.Usethis app to get into silent mode without any effort. Putthe phonescreen-down to silence it.when call ends it will againback tonormal mode.Don't look at the screen anymore!It will also reads incoming text messages to you. It willveryusefull while you are travelling so it will read everyincomingmessages for you.
Regex Checker 1.1
Regular expressions are used to matchstringsof text such as particular characters, words, or patternsofcharacters.This application will help users to check if the input lineoftext matches a particular regular expression.Users can save their own regular expression or match againstthepresets available.
Mumbai Station History 1.0
We are living in Mumbai from long time butWedont know Meaning of Mumbai stations name ex why we callvile_parleonly Vile Parle..What is the history of thisstation.Mumbai stationhistory App contains information aboutHarbour,Central and westernrailway stations.It contains informationabout each station.MumbaiStation History is an offline app.
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text: Kansas high school student is Chuck Hall Award recipient Terry Bigham March 26, 2014 ARLINGTON, Texas – Derick Holmes of Wichita, Kan., a senior at Wichita Southeast High School, has been selected as the 2014 Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow Award recipient.The annual award recognizes star qualities, including distinguished bowling performance, academic achievement and civic involvement, in a male high school or college student who competes in bowling. It is named for the former Young American Bowling Alliance Executive Director, who spent much of his life helping young people through his association with junior bowling.The award winner, selected by the International Bowling Campus Youth Committee, receives a $6,000 scholarship."To be selected for this award is such an amazing honor," Holmes said. "I truly have had a fantastic high school career in bowling, and this just tops it off. This award inspires me even more because I know some of the nation's best bowlers have won this award. And to be in the elite group of people this award represents just feels so amazing!"Holmes,17, is the top-ranked student in his senior class with a 4.0 grade-point average (based on 4.0 scale) and was awarded the Gold Buffalo Award in October 2013 for having a 4.0 GPA his first three years of high school. He also has been named a Kansas Honors Scholar.He is a 12-year member of the Boy Scouts and earned Eagle Scout in 2010. His community service includes working the annual blood drive at the high school the last three years and a Turkey Drive that collected 400 turkeys for the local food bank. He also is a Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) Junior Facilitator and volunteered at a four-day seminar to promote community involvement and leadership.For his efforts on the lanes, he was selected to the 2012-2013 Dexter/USBC High School All-America Team. He won the Kansas State High School Activities Association individual state title as a junior and is a two-time KSHSAA all-state member.Holmes, who plans to attend Wichita State in the fall, also is a competitive baseball player and has played baseball most of his life. In the fourth grade, he saw an advertisement for an after-school bowling league and joined with a friend."We weren't very good, but we had a great time," Holmes said. "Once I got to middle school, I wanted to get better and took a developmental league over the summer and started getting private lessons from the local professionals. Every year, I just got better and better, and to this day, the trend has continued. I love the sport of bowling, and my thirst for knowledge, and the drive to better myself, has kept me in the sport."As the 2014 Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow Award winner, Holmes receives an all-expenses paid trip to the 2014 USBC Convention, where he will receive his award. BOWL.com will live stream the USBC Convention, including the award presentation.Go to BOWL.com/Scholarships to learn more about scholarships available to USBC Youth bowlers.CHUCK HALL STAR OF TOMORROW AWARD WINNERSYear, winner, hometown1980 Chris Whitty, Simonton, Texas1981 Drew Barthle, Tampa, Fla.1982 Ricky Corona, Oakland, Calif.1983 Dan Nadeau, Las Vegas1984 Robert Beck, Houston1985 Justin Hromek, Andover, Kan.1986 Pat Healey, Wichita, Kan.1987 Mark Fisser, Buena Park, Calif.1988 Bradley Joinetz, San Antonio, Texas1989 Lonnie Waliczek, Wichita, Kan.1990 Jason McCarty, Fultondale, Ala.1991 Chris Williams, Anchorage, Alaska1992 Robert Smith, Moorpark, Calif.1993 Vince Biondo, Hoffman Estates, Ill.1994 Michael Mullin, New City, N.Y.1995 John Miller, Wichita, Kan.1996 David Eisenberg, Kendall Park, N.J.1997 Todd Filter, Cedarburg, Wis.1998 James (Eddie) Kirtley, Bowling Green, Ky.1999 Andrew Cain, Glendale, Ariz.2000 Scott Norton, Cypress, Calif.2001 Sean Rash, Anchorage, Alaska2002 Nathan Bohr, Austin, Texas2003 Marc D'Errico, Rochester, N.Y.2004 Patrick Haggerty, Weimar, Calif.2005 Brandon Temple, Tempe, Ariz.2006 Eric Helmrich, Saint Leonard, Md.2007 Jonathan Buckert, Rochester, N.Y.2008 Kyle Kahlden, Houston2009 Chris Bardol, Brockport, N.Y.2010 Andrew Koff, Miami, Fla.2011 Brent Bowers, Mulvane, Kan.2012 Kyle Anderson, Lockport, Ill.2013 Joey Kopera, Orland Park, Ill.2014 Derick Holmes, Wichita, Kan.


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HUNTINGTON STATION, NY (WCBS 880) – People here Huntington Station have been shocked and sickened by the increase in crime.
LISTEN: WCBS 880's Sophia Hall reports
There have been over a dozen stabbings, shootings, and two murders in the last few months in the Long Island community.
Now, Dr. William Spencer from the housing authority says the Guardian Angels will be patrolling the streets at least through the end of the year.
"I think the police are doing a fantastic job, but they're extended. They're using overtime, and they are fighting gang violence head-on. It's not, long-term, going to do anything to change the environment," Spencer told WCBS 880 reporter Sophia Hall.


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Hudswell Community Charity
Hudswell Community Charity was founded over a century ago for the relief of poverty and sickness among its residents.
Today, it is meeting those objectives by building new affordable housing for young families.
Hudswell is a village of around 200 people in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Unlike many other Dales villages it is not dominated by second and holiday homes and whilst many residents are retired it remains an active, working village, with almost all the homes in permanent occupation.
The average price of a property in Hudswell is currently £348,000 and there are very few properties to rent, with an average rent being £648 per month. This situation makes it very difficult for those with an average or below average income to acquire a new home in the village. In response to this problem, Hudswell charity decided to build three new homes on land it owns in the centre of the village.
The charity was awarded a Community Buildings Pre-feasibility grant of £10,000 to help pay for the preparation of designs and plans.
The group is now putting together a finance package to allow the project to move to construction. It will consist of three bungalows with modern 'green' heating systems, built in local stone and with off road parking. The charity will manage the homes going forward and have pledged to offer the homes to people in housing need with strong local connections.
"We are very pleased with the designs and believe the homes will be make an important contribution to helping local people sustain a thriving village."
Martin Booth, Hudswell Community Charity


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A-Trak and Dillon Francis Share the Wealth In the "Money Makin'" Video
The Automated Teller Machine prop, seen at the Fool's Gold pop-up gallery appears as the star of the "Money Makin'" video. But the spotlight deserves to be shared by the video's lovely co-stars, DJ Roxy Cottontail and Paloma Perez.
A-Trak and Dillon Francis are a dope tag team on "Money Makin,'" their new party pleaser. We dig that type of chemistry that comes together in all their music collabs (i.e. Duck Sauce), even their joint art projects, like with IRAK. But the dynamic duo of DJ Roxy Cottontail and her homegirl Paloma Perez are the real deal. The video shot at a Williamsburg bodega, also includes scenes from Roxy's recent birthday party at Manhattan's Work In Progress (W.I.P.) nightclub. We just gave you a reason to click and ogle. Watch the video directed by Ben Solomon and Daniel B Levin, but what's better than a video screengrab of the fun times is a shot of the ladies in action. Happy belated bday Roxy!


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Hey everyone, thanks for the support over the last year. This app was a great learning experience for me, I enjoyed the challenges it presented and learned a lot in the process.
I've now moved on to and Android device (and if you are able, I encourage you to do the same!). Thus, my development and support are both officially finished. This application is wholly open-source, and if anyone out there wants to pick up where I left off, please do (under the conditions that the app remains open-source and you retain my name as an author).
After 5 long months of working on it, Google Voice Easy SMS 2.0 is now released to the public, for free, like always! Send and automatically receive Google Voice SMS right on your phone over your data plan!
I've not been able to find a free application for Windows Mobile that allows easy text messaging (SMS) via your Google Voice account. I wanted something easy to use that also pulls from the phone's contacts list. So since I couldn't locate an app that suites these needs, I created one. After all, I'm a broke college student and I want something to give me free outgoing messages. Speaking of being broke, if you like what you see, consider donating via PayPal. After all, I'm probably saving you a good deal of money on a SMS package from your provider! You can do it right from this page on my website:
Anything at all would be greatly appreciated!
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Please don't mirror the installation file, just link to the above URL. That way current versions get distributed. Thanks!
Important Installation Note:
Once you have downloaded and installed Easy SMS, you'll need
to enter your Google Account information by going to 'Menu' -> 'Settings' -> 'Google Account Settings'. Fill in the info, then do 'Menu' -> 'Check for Messages'.
New In Version 2.0
- Pretty much everything is new!
- Easy SMS is now a full suite application. You can both send and receive Google Voice SMS through it for FREE.
- All bugs with the old 1.x series have been fixed.
- It's free. Who doesn't like free stuff?
- Sends messages via the data connection, meaning your outgoing SMS costs you nothing
- Interfaces with your phone's contacts list
- Connects directly to Google via SSL to send your message, no man-in-the-middle servers that could potentially harvest your Google Account password
- Signature support
- Send to multiple recipients at once
Easy SMS is completely open-source! Want to have a look? Just click through to my website for the download.
- Windows Mobile based device; software has been tested on versions 6, 6.1, and 6.5, but the program may work with other versions.
- .NET Compact Framework 3.5
- A Google Voice account
- Cellular data plan or WiFi connectivity
- If your cellular data plan charges by the kilobyte, be sure to keep track of your usage; this program uses very little bandwidth, but don't try to blame data charges on me
- You must abide by the Google Voice terms of service when using this program
Google has a bad habit of changing the way stuff works without letting people know. If you find that this program suddenly stops working, it could be because Google changed a setting and broke the way this program works. Check the blog site for info on known issues and patch releases. I'll try to post here with that stuff too.
Want to make calls easily via Google Voice from your Windows Mobile phone? Try iDialer and iContact, visit http://supware.net for those amazing programs.
I've tried to be very thorough in testing, but you never know. Find something odd? Tell me how to reproduce the error and I'll try to take care of it. Toss me an e-mail.
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The Echo Presents
The Octopus Project
Paper Lions, Plvs Vltra
The Echo
1822 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, California, 90026
This event is all ages
Watch & Listen
Peek-A-Boo Records is proud to announce that Austin's favorite experimental pop band, The Octopus Project, will return with their 5th studio album Fever Forms on July 9th, 2013.
Where its predecessor (2010's Hexadecagon) went wide-screen and cosmic, Fever Forms is more representative of The Octopus Project live experience - dense and ecstatic, a concentrated dose of frenetic beats and exuberant melody set in a brilliantly-colored sound world. The first single (the infectious "Whitby") is available now as a download -- complete with exclusive b-sides, music video & a karaoke version(!). Pre-order details for the album to be announced shortly, including deluxe bundles featuring some excellent surprises. Stay tuned!
Some facts about the record:
Fever Forms was recorded by the band in a museum carved out of a mountain and mixed in collaboration with the mighty Erik Wofford (Black Angels, M. Ward, Maserati).
Fever Forms is the strongest horse.
Fever Forms is living in the future and the past at the same time.
Fever Forms is winning the largest trophies.
Fever Forms is 10,000 giga-pets doing flips in unison
Fever Forms is a tattoo of an 18-wheeler bursting out of your chest.
Fever Forms is post-ears, pre-brains.
The Octopus Project has been releasing joyous party music since 2002, all the while touring the world both on their own and as handpicked support for artists as diverse as Aesop Rock, DEVO, and Explosions in the Sky. They've earned a reputation as a band that creates exceptional experiences through elaborate multimedia experiments, lavish album packaging, and the intensity of their extremely fun, extremely loud live shows. The band plans to hit the road again in August in support of Fever Forms. Tour dates coming soon!
Paper Lions is a Canadian pop rock band hailing from the unlikely small community of Belfast, Prince Edward Island. Brothers John and Rob MacPhee and neighbour Colin Buchanan began playing music together at a very young age in a variety of garage bands, but the line up was never solidified until they met David MacDonald in high school. MacDonald behind the kit, Buchanan playing guitar and Rob and John filling the positions of bass and lead vocals respectively.
For the first 4 years of the bands career they were known as Chucky Danger Band and during that time they toured extensively all over Canada. Due in part to some unique touring opportunities such as Art Starts, (a program exposing schools and communities to all forms of art), literally no ground was left uncovered, from the Queen Charlotte Islands to Charlottetown. This dedication to the road garnered the group the 2007 National Touring Group of the Year award presented by CAPACOA.
Although successful as CDB, by 2007 the band grew tired of the moniker and sought a new name more in tune with their maturing sound and new direction. On February 21, 2008 the band announced on their website they were changing their name to "Paper Lions" and would be spending some much needed time off the road to focus on songwriting.
During the winter of '08/'09 the band hibernated in their practice space on Prince Edward Island. During this highly creative period the Lions wrote dozens of songs in myriad styles. Sifting through extensive basement recordings and demos, they began to find their new sound in short explosive pop arrangements. By the summer of 2009 Paper Lions was ready to hit the studio, recording their new EP Trophies with up and coming Producer/Engineer Dan Weston (Attack in Black/Classified). Slated for release in early 2010, these six songs are rumoured to clock in at a whopping 17 min long. Possessing the unbridled energy of their live show and their deep understanding of melody and pop arrangements, Trophies, like its creators, is now prepared to take on the world.
Since their inception Paper Lions has garnered consistent praise for their unique live show experience. They have had the pleasure of playing alongside many of North America's finest acts such as CAKE, The Rheostatics, Joel Plaskett, The Golden Dogs, and Hey Rosetta! Paper Lions has also been nominated for 10 East Coast Music awards, taking home Pop Recording of the Year in 2006. Paper Lions will also grace the stage at The 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.
Praise for Paper Lions:
"Musically, these guys really cook. With more than a few tips of the hat to the Fab Four and the Police, you quickly realize this band is going to be the real deal, but even with a solid understanding of the history of pop music, they are working hard at crafting their own sound." www.herohill.com
"These cats have all the earmarks of a breakout sensation. Similar in style and sound to Tokyo Police Club, the band's learned stage show was a sight to behold and they most certainly came through in the clutch in what will hopefully become a watershed moment in their young career." Cameron Gordon, Chart Attack
"Leave it to a bunch of boys from Prince Edward Island to show Torontonians how to throw a show. Indie rock quartet Paper Lions did just that at El Mocambo as they brought the house down...left the audience in amazement, delivering one of the best shows of the North By Northeast festival." Jon Brazeau, www.spillmagazine.com
"Paper Lions are cracking musicians, marrying catchy, shout-along pop with madcap showmanship. These guys have been nominated for multiple ECMAs; it's only a matter of time before the rest of the country starts to notice...They can sing, they can write songs, they can pull off a bitchin' Queen cover with all the technical panache it requires, and they can get a tuckered-out 1:30am crowd moving, clapping, and singing in three-part harmony with no effort at all." Natalie Manzocco, Chart Attack
"...the lucky few that wandered over to the unenviable Hot Topic stage, at the other end of the T-Bird field, were treated to a performance by Prince Edward Island's Paper Lions, a ... quartet playing its first Warped gig. Sounding like Franz Ferdinand and moving like the Talking Heads, this group put on a real show, complete with fantastic tunes and stage presence, and enough charisma to draw more than 300 fans by the end of its too-short time on-stage. Watching the act's members grin like unabashed idiots, you couldn't help but feel that their kind of magic was the true reason to go to Warped – the off chance that you might discover something great." - Elaine Corden, The Georgia Strait (Vancouver Warped Tour, 2007)
"To put it lightly, they kick ass. Coming out of PEI ... Paper Lions have got to be one of the most surprising bands to play at Virgin Fest. I couldn't help but be amazed by how melodic they were. The harmonies between all the vocalists was a match made in heaven, and even a simple instrument like the tambourine was played with the energy and emotion that could light up the drowsy day." ronatron.net
"Talent, personality, originality, and timing. Paper Lions have the vocal harmonies and garage rock guitar riffs that will take the music industry by storm." - Andreanne Sasseville, Talent Development/Programming Coordination, Sirius Canada
"Stellar band you've never heard of – Paper Lions from PEI, whose gig demonstrated phenomenal musicianship, showmanship and energy. Think The Police (classic era) on speed." Heath McCoy, The Calgary Herald (Calgary Warped Tour, 2007)
Plvs Vltra is the new project from Toko Yasuda. She is best known for her work in the band Enon, and is currently playing a moog synthesizer touring with St.Vincent.
Yasuda now resides in a Los Angeles hilltop, where the chameleon sunsets are the endless muse in her very own brand of California sound.
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Peruvian Jewelry Why Switch to Handmade Accessories
Peruvian Jewelry Why Switch to Handmade Accessories?
Peruvian jewelry is among the local specialties that a visitor gets to discover in this lovely South American country. Being a home to the world's greatest civilizations, Peru enjoys a cultural mix which cannot be found anywhere else. As a way of preserving an ancient art, the native artisans have brought into the world ornamental pieces that represent their glorious past. But these accessories are not necessarily an extension of a culture. They now rank among the most valuable fashion articles of all time due to their exquisite craftsmanship that exceeds that of the mass-produced jewelry items.
If you have not been introduced to the beauty of Peruvian jewelry, chances are you are not abreast with the current fashion. Indeed, this kind of accessories has taken the world by storm, and many designers have attempted to replicate its look in various ways. Still, no one can capture the Peruvian appeal of the jewelry pieces. But why do you have to switch from typical metal accessories to this exotic jewelry?
Peruvian Jewelry Handcrafted From Scratch
The jewelry industry in Peru is not as huge as the ones that manufacture metal ornamental pieces. It is basically run by artisans whose tradition is passed along the family line in an act of preservation. Instead of machinery, these people are the ones behind the creation of fashion accessories such as necklaces, earrings, pendants and bracelets. It must be clear now that every piece of jewelry is made by the skilled hands of Peruvian jewelers.
Compared to cheap accessories that are machine-produced, the Peruvian jewelry has more value and is a lot more worthy of becoming a family heirloom. The quality of handcrafted jewelry is so impressive that it is impossible to believe it is made by bare hands. This kind of trade also has a huge significance in the micro-economic nature of the industry. It helps the local craftsmen to maintain their jobs and provide for their families.
Sterling Silver at its Best
Peruvian artisans take pride in the fact that they manufacture their own silver alloy. But unlike the others, theirs has a high silver content, which means that it is purer, shinier and better than the rest. Actually, Peru is known for its abundant source of silver. Somehow, it is not surprising that the local jewelers would add plenty of silver into the metal mix just to produce a genuine sterling silver. Such dedication to quality is so uncommon in the industry since many artisans are likely to shortchange customers by giving them inferior products.
Peruvian Jewelry Embodiment of Peruvian Culture
If you want to sport a unique accessory, your best bet is to go Peruvian. Most of the jewelry pieces that the country produces are linked with the Incas tradition and beliefs. However, this is not to say that the aesthetic aspect of the jewelry is being compromised. As a matter of fact, the interesting union of craftsmanship and iconography is the only defining quality of these accessories. The Peruvian jewelry is a good example of how culture can be preserved through decorative art.


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Artist Marco Ugolini worked with photographer Pedro Motta to create this simple series of photographs titled "Per Color"— he goes through his local supermarket and fills his shopping basket with items that are the same color. Simple, colorful, and a little subversive (because this kind of shopping rejects the supermarket's attempts to manipulate and market to you!) From his website:
A series of photographs displaying supermarket products divided per color. Per Color is a project realized during my residency at JACA, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
I see the supermarket space as a space of manipulation. The attempt, in this action, is to subvert this structure of power. The pictures have been taken in collaboration with Photographer Pedro Motta, in a supermarket in the same neighbourhood of the art center. None of the products have been bought after the shooting.
I'm wondering if he purposely chose items that were not only in the same color, but also in similar shades? Because some of the baskets (green, in particular) looks like a gathering of a very specific shade of bright green. Maybe its just the color of choice in Brazil– I wonder what the basket would look like in the States or Japan, for example. [Via Not Cot.]


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From a recent shoot with the gorgeous and fun Tania Rose
Such a great day was spent with this very special person.
Equipment: Canon 40D, Canon 100mm lensShot as is…no editing.
Thanks for viewing :-)
tania rose lorraine creagh photo shoot fun cheeky glasses goggles nose
Looks distinctly naughty!
Very naughty! Lol
Great shot Lorraine. lol Tania is positively oozing sex appeal. :D
She's fab JJ. Really plays in front of a camera.
Oh my! It certainly looks like everybody had fun!
I really enjoyed working with Tania and with me being so inexperienced in that area, she was able to offer some great advice.
hehe … do I detect a cheeky look on her face? :)
Certainly is! Tania's such a cheeky gal…lots of fun.
Looks like you had a lot of fun Lorraine!! Great shot!! Very cheeky!! In more ways than one!! :)))
oh lordy lord! ROFL. We had fun, didn't we. I think this was your favourite shot of the day, LC xxx
I loved it. Great day. :-)))
OMG Tania!
Hmmmm…now what are you thinking Faizie??
i'm not sure what Faiz is talking about awkward pause
I hope he can expand on the OMG!!!
Looks like you had loads of FUN – very cheeky indeed :))
Oh dear missed these comments…
Tania is so much fun. I look forward to playing at her house again soon.
No, I was just sayin what a weirdo Tania is :-D
She's one of the nicest weirdos I know! I wish there were more of her. Lol
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DIRC to unveil projects worth Dhs1.8bn at Cityscape Dubai 2008
Dubai Investments Real Estate Company (DIRC), the real estate arm of Dubai Investments PJSC, will unveil two luxury residential projects worth a combined Dhs1.8bn at the upcoming Cityscape Dubai 2008 property exhibition.
The projects include the Dhs300m Violet Tower, an upscale residential tower in Jumeirah Village, and a waterfront residential tower, worth Dhs1.5bn, located in the heart of Dubai Maritime City.
In addition to these prestigious projects, DIRC will showcase at Cityscape the recently-launched Mirdiff Hills - an Dhs2bn mixed-use development - as well as upcoming residential, commercial and hotel projects in Meydan, which are worth a combined Dhs1bn.
Obaid Al Salami, General Manager of DIRC, said:
'This is the third successive year that DIRC is participating in Cityscape Dubai. We had an extensive presence in the last two editions of the show, where our projects attracted an overwhelming response from investors and contributed greatly towards enhancing our brand visibility and market position.'
'As the region's premier real estate trade show, Cityscape Dubai attracts high-potential visitors from across the Middle East and beyond, and this year too we expect to capitalize on the business opportunities offered by the show to highlight our diverse mix of real estate projects,' Al Salami said.
DIRC's exclusive waterfront residential tower in Dubai Maritime City consists of world-class apartments and penthouses. The project will feature 11,000 square feet of retail area on the ground floor and offer a range of recreational facilities to provide residents a vibrant community lifestyle. In all, the tower will comprise 14 penthouses, 145 three-bedroom apartments, 138 two-bedroom apartments and an equal number of one-bedroom apartments.
Violet Tower is a 25-storey residential tower that offers all the comforts and convenience of a modern, cosmopolitan lifestyle. Located within the idyllic setting of Jumeirah Village, the project offers 254 elegantly designed apartments including studios, one, two and three bedroom apartments.
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Blue's News share a Flash timing puzzle game titled "Good Daddy" on Games For Work and its official web site, MoFunZone -- "Are you a good daddy? Help your son to reach the school avoiding lots of obstacles and having fun!"
Your horrible "king" only got about 40/forty gold stars and needed five more to go to Street area. But either way, he would be dead after mating/losing virginity as a male ant. :P


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The Saturdays slam split rumours
THE SATURDAYS have denied rumours they are splitting.
We definitely aren't splitting
"We definitely aren't splitting."
Our main picture shows Mollie appearing at Radio One's Big Weekend in Northern Ireland.
My source said the band would continue as a four-piece with Rochelle returning when Frankie leaves. The girls will tour again as a fivesome when Frankie returns.


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The activist, who has been highly vocal about human rights issues in China, has been selected to undertake the 11th commission in Tate's Unilever Series.
The cavernous space has previously been occupied by a giant crack, a series of spiralling slides and most recently a big ''black hole''.
Born in Beijing, Ai is known for thought-provoking work and has said: ''Liberty is about the right to question everything.''
He is the first artist living and working in the Asia-Pacific region to be commissioned for the series.
Ai has played a key role in contemporary Chinese art over the last two decades, including his recent collaboration with architects Herzog & de Meuron in designing the Bird's Nest stadium, officially called the National Stadium, for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
After living in the United States from 1981 to 1993, Ai returned to Beijing and created the work Dropping a Han Dynasty Urn 1995.
The triptych showed the artist dropping an ancient ceramic vase, which smashed on the floor at his feet.
For Template 2007 he used 1,001 wooden doors and windows from destroyed Chinese buildings as a huge sculpture.
The structure collapsed in a storm soon after completion and the artist chose to preserve the crumpled remains.
To commemorate the 2008 Sichuan earthquake he produced Remembering 2009, a wall of Chinese text that covered the facade of the Haus der Kunst in Munich, Germany, made up of thousands of children's backpacks.
Ai started an investigation into the children who died in the earthquake and has been trying to extract further information about the politically sensitive incident.
Vicente Todoli, director of London's Tate Modern said: ''As Tate continues to widen its representation of art from all parts of the globe, we are delighted to be commissioning one of China's greatest living artists for the Unilever Series.
''Frequently conceived on a grand scale, Ai Weiwei's compelling installations are among the most socially engaged works of art being made today, so it will be thrilling to see how he responds to the vast, public environment of the Turbine Hall at Tate Modern this October.''
The artist's creation will be unveiled to the public from October 12 to April 25, 2011.


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I would like to create a function that returns two or more values. I thought the function could return a tuple in the form of a ROW.
I checked the documentation for the "create function", and it says something about returning a ROW, but the example is not clear, and there is nothing more.
I would like something like this:
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int) returns row (b int, c
int) begin declare type f as row (d int, e
int); set f.d = a; set f.e = a+a;
return f; end@
This does not work, and I receive the SQL0628 error.
I have to declare the row as a type before the function:
--#SET TERMINATOR @; CREATE TYPE RO AS ROW (A INT, B INT)@ CREATE FUNCTION F1 (A INT) RETURNS RO BEGIN DECLARE ROA ro; SET ROA.A = A; SET ROA.B = A+A; RETURN ROA; END@
But, I do not want that, I want to use the ROW option in the create function.
I do not know how to return the row, because I always have syntax error.
Can someone provide me an example of a function, using row as output type?
I would appreciate your help if the example provided can be execute immediately (not like the example in the InfoCenter, PERSON?)


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17 Die In Libya City of Zawiya
CNN | Doctors at a field hospital in Martyrs Square in Zawiya said Friday that 17 people were killed and another 150 were wounded when government forces attacked the city. They predicted the death toll would rise by morning. Six pro-regime soldiers who were captured said they had been told that the city was being run by Arab militants and it was their job to liberate it, according to the doctors, who asked not to be identified. The soldiers added that they had been misled so that they would fight against their countrymen, the doctors said.


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Hey guys,
I've been looking all day now for a good example on how to add a nav bar to my blog, but I can't seem to find any. I realize I need to modify the css and add some text/html widgets, but there is just so many forums and crap to sort through. I don't need any help modifying it, even though i'm new to this, i'm a programmer so I can figure it out, I just need a good somewhat clear (ie: not overly hacky) example.
If someone whose done this can put up some sample code - maybe just how to add one button to the top of a blog, I would love you forever :)
The blog I need help with is moniescloset.com.


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T-Mobile will be increasing the price of their premium 5 GB and Ultra 10 GB Promotional Bundles beginning April 4th by $5 per month. This means the 5 GB plan increases to $35 from $30 and the 10 GB plan increases to $65 from the original $60. Customers who currently have one of the 5 GB or 10 GB promotional bundles will not be affected by this price increase unless they change plans.
T-Mobile is going to continue to offer promotions on both the Unlimited Premium 5GB and Ultra 10GB Bundles features that include Smartphone Mobile Hotspot and MobileLife Album services for the same rate, which is a savings of $20. All in all T-Mobile still has excellent data rates even with this price hike.
Below is text from the leaked T-Mobile document regarding the price increase.
Action Steps for T-Mobile reps:
Be aware of the price change to effectively address customer questions by reviewing the details in this communication.
When customers ask about the price increase:
- Explain the great value T-Mobile offers compared to other national carriers and with current promotional offers that include Smartphone Mobile Hotspot and MobileLife Album Plus at no additional charge.
- Explain the additional savings available with data features for Value Plans
- Right fit customers to the plan that best fits their needs
If available, use the new interactive data calculator available on in-store touch screens to help you and your customers determine the right plan for their needs.
You can follow this link for additional information on T-Mobile increasing their data prices.


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Photographer's Note
Hello everybody
I took this photograph at the end of November, 2010 when I visited at Jaisalmer in Rajasthan.
Jaisalmer is the largest district of Rajasthan and one of the largest in the country. Thar desert is very close to Jaisalmer. This is an evening view of famous folk dance at Sam dunes in the desert Thar.
with best wishes to all
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adidas5nb (5743) 2014-07-29 6:36
wonderful shot with great energy and elements.like the composition and the light.
petarl (1375) 2014-07-29 6:36
Wow! Interesting view and composition. Like their national dresses. India is big country and Thar desert also, but we usually think India is all green. Since this is very inspiring moment, you could have also taken lot of portraits. Their faces look and tell a story of its own. Regards, Petar.
Mesut09 (884) 2014-07-29 7:37
Oh yea man ..! Lets dance..:) Non-stop!!
kabel (1930) 2014-07-29 8:15
Hello, a very captivating image of the famous dancers and the camel in the desert. Such a different life than what I know of here in the west. Excellent color and composition.
cornejo (50996) 2014-07-29 10:53
Hi Swapan, very nice shot of this interesting and beautiful scene of daily life, very well captured with a great pov in this great and beautiful photography. Interesting picture with good sharpness, depth, light and color. Very good and nice job perfectly done, congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this interesting work.
Good morning and happy rest of the week.
Warm greetings from southern Spain.
ikeharel (84968) 2014-07-30 7:16
Good evening Swapan,
Marvelous moment collected, and with excelent clear details.
Dancing with thencamel, over a dune - and every curve on the sand shown beautifully.
The camel seem to enjoy the scene...
Best regards,
jadesgran (5431) 2014-07-30 9:06
A beautiful picture!
I like the composition , with the people on the left balancing with the camel on the right, who looks friendly (one I rode on years ago didn`t like me at all!!!)
Good wishes from Devon in England.
pajaran (71562) 2014-07-30 23:28
Dobar dan.
Interesantan tekst o Jaisalmer sa opisom ...
Lep pogled i trenutak ...
Dobar trenutak snimka i kontrast, lepo pokazani ljudi i kamila.
Dobar rad i kompozicioja, lepo uhvacen trenutak, lepe boje.
Imajte lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje sa lepim secanjem na posetu Jaisalmer.
Good afternoon.
An interesting article about Jaisalmer with a description ...
Nice view and a second ...
Good time recording and contrast nicely displayed people and camels.
Good work and kompozicioja, beautifully captured moment, beautiful colors.
Have a nice and successful day, all the best with beautiful memories of a visit to Jaisalmer.
danos (105238) 2014-08-13 8:12
Hi Swapan,
very original the snapshot with the everyone to be on the dunes enjoying their presentation there.The camel and the natives add a very nice and effective scene.What about the mon on the right/Is he a tourist?
No_One (4) 2014-08-16 7:24
Hi Swapan,
This is a magical photo, every element ties together so well. The sense of energy, the beautiful smiles, the light, the positioning of the people, and even the camel. This really is worthy of National Geographic in my eyes, a beautiful and intriguing shot.
Thanks as always
jmdias (73399) 2014-08-18 17:52
looks like the man at side of the dromedary isn't part of the scene. nice details of the people and a different angle showing the scene.
Miguel82 (27752) 2014-08-19 6:04
Dance performances are sometimes a part of the camel safaris in Thar desert Swapan, beautiful clothes, sharp image, greetings
berek (50508) 2014-09-05 22:55
i love this on time picture. lovely atmosphere i hear tp music from your picture. well composition and very good timing.
Hello dear friend and have
a pleasant Sunday
great experience to visit the district
of Rahasthan and particularly the desert
lucky people down there watching
famous folk dance at Sam dunes in
the desert Thar captivating
image of those famous dancers
have a nice time
Cricri (133158) 2014-10-20 9:23
Hi Swapan
Une image pleine de couleurs, de sourires, de jolis détails, de belles tenues des dames, e cadrage du chameau, une image pleine de gaieté
Belle soirée
Photo Information
- Copyright: SWAPAN ROY (swapankumarroy) (3769)
- Genre: People
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2010-11-25
- Categories: Decisive Moment
- Exposure: f/5.3, 1/100 seconds
- More Photo Info: view
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2014-07-29 6:29


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Austria: Parliament majority is for Open Source
According to a survey by the Austrian broadcasting station ORF, the majority of the parliament is for supporting the use of open source in the public sector.
In early August, the ORF sent a questionnaire on the topic of Ee-government to the six parties who represent the Austrian parliament. The opening question was: "Should the use of open data formats, and open source software for public service be supported?" Four out of six of the parliament groups were in favor; the largest of the parties, the SPÖ, (Social Democratic party of Austria) answered with a close, "Yes, of course."
The Green Party, the third biggest party in Austria, wants fair competition and to see a few more demonstrations from other software companies before they press on. The Future Alliance of Austria considers free software as an attractive alternative, and the Liberal Forum (LIF) viewed the open standards as a prerequisite for choosing software and to foster true competition.
The second largest organization, the Austrian Folks Party (ÖVP), were not able to make a decision, saying: "The public shouldn't give preferential treatment either to open source software or to proprietary software." In buying decisions, costs play a big roll, and the party considers the accessibility ofgeneral documents just as important.
Also, the Austrian Freedom Party (FPÖ) will not decide and pleaded for consideration in the particular case, although they considered open source with certain implications more flexible. The FPÖ spokesperson mentioned open source and freeware in one breath, so a clarification of terms was probably necessary.
The opinion poll answers are available online.
Issue 205/2017
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Torvalds lashes out at a Canonical developer who introduced a regression.
Fedora 27 Is Released
Developers can now access Red Hat Enterprise Linux Developer subscriptions on Fedora 27 at no cost.
Samsung to Bring Linux to the Galaxy Phone
Samsung is testing Linux desktop for its DeX experience.
System76 Releases Pop!_OS
An Ubuntu-based operating system designed for professionals.
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Bryon Kennedy
Bryon has been active with Bay Area child and animal advocacy organizations since 2010 as a volunteer, foster parent for dogs, and as a member of the 2012 Protector's Circle at the Child Abuse Listening, Interviewing, and Coordination Center (CALICO) in San Leandro, CA. Bryon has spent decades exploring one passion after another, from music to mineralogy, web design to wine making, and many unique points in between (ask him about camels sometime) but the one that never wanes is his interest in plants and self-sufficiency as it pertains to food production. After struggling for many years as a backyard farmer (and loving every challenging minute of it), Bryon has decided the time has come to take on an even bigger challenge and is currently looking for a bigger place to continue his experiments in sustainable agriculture on a larger scale. He hopes to become an active voice in the growing body of work to develop effective methodologies for starting small, owner- and community-operated farms and developing resources specifically designed to help ensure the success of first-time farmers.
Mary Collins
Mary Collins aka "Mary from Maryland" has worked with animals ranging from cattle to cheetahs. Working in wildlife conservation made her question its connection to sustainable agriculture, so she joined the Peace Corps to learn first-hand how people farm and eat. In Panama, she worked side-by-side with famers and families to implement sustainable agriculture techniques. She extended a third year to serve as Regional Coordinator, a role in which she served as a bridge between Peace Corps, local government agencies and communities. Currently she is getting a Master of Public Policy at University of California, Berkeley and plans to work with sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation.
Bill Nunes
Bill's entire working life has had some connection to the family farm. Growing up, the family farm included a small dairy and farming much of the feed for the dairy herd. Also about 36 acres of walnuts on two separate ranches. About 10 years ago Bill began farming vegetables on about 2 acres carved out of the original family farm using sustainable practices and selling all of the produce locally (within 40 miles of the farm). He sells to restaurants, sold at nearby farmers market for about 6 years, operates a semi-weekly farmstand, and runs a small CSA.
In the past three years Bill hosted two MESA stewards, financially supported by Gustine Rotary Club. Although originally intimidated by the thought of trying to teach valuable lessons on such a small farm, Bill now finds that the small scale of Contented Acres Produce provides working and learning experiences that are often much more useful to stewards from small farms than time spent on larger operations in the U.S. Working with farm stewards and with MESA have cultivated Bill's passion to continue the spread of information and experience to support small farms and sustainable communities.
Marie Farneth
Marie earned her B.A. in Sociology with an emphasis in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish from Bates College. She has spent extensive time living in the highlands of Ecuador working with a non-profit organization, Ecovida, focused on promoting sustainable agriculture, revaluing indigenous culture and empowering indigenous farmers. Previously, she worked at Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture (MESA) where she assisted in the coordination of the farmer exchange program and was a liaison with MESA's global partners. She continues to support and volunteer with MESA and is the fundraising point person in the U.S. for Ecovida.
Marie is dedicated to creating a more socially just and sustainable world. She brings a wealth of experience with international non-profits, sustainable agriculture, program evaluation and project administration as well as knowledge of Latin America to share with MESA. She worked most recently as part of her graduate program at CISabroad, a third party study abroad intern abroad provider. Prior to that, she worked with Fair Trade USA on the Supply Chain Services team on their impact reports. She has lived in Ecuador and Argentina and traveled in Peru, Uruguay, Guatemala, Mali and Italy. She first became involved with MESA in 2004 as an intern and has continued to be a loyal supporter of MESA. She has worked with MESA in a number of different capacities since then, as an assistant program coordinator and conducted an evaluation of MESA's Ecuador program. On the side she is a Project Manager for Ecovida, an Ecuador-based NGO working to improve the quality of life for Ecuador's Andean indigenous population through community development and sustainable agriculture. Marie is fluent in Spanish, and received her B.A. in Sociology with an emphasis on Latin America and Spanish from Bates College and her M.A. from SIT Graduate Institute in Brattleboro, VT.
Scott Murray
A former MESA Host, organic farmer, and sustainable development consultant, Scott has 32 years of organic agricultural production experience in the United States and Mexico. Scott's recent project experience includes the restoration and development of an organic agricultural project and education program on a 250-acre historic farm owned by the County of San Diego. Scott designed and built a 15-acre organic farm supplying the boarding high school on site and selling to the Whole Foods stores of Southern California. Scott has served as an elected California Conservation official for the last 12 years managing a $ 3.5 million dollar annual budget for conservation projects in North San Diego County.
Scott serves as the president of the South Coast Resource Conservation and Development Council which covers two-thirds of California's population. He has worked extensively on conservation projects with the National Resource Conservation Service in California. He specializes in farmland preservation projects utilizing Smart Growth Principles.
Sean Gillon
Sean Gillon grew up in Iowa interested in the farms, cornfields, and the agricultural product processing industry around him. He began his engagement with sustainable agriculture and food systems managing and interning on small farms and as a produce clerk in cooperative groceries. He has conducted research projects for non-profit organizations working for social justice in food systems and improving opportunities for farmers practicing sustainable agriculture. Currently, Sean is a Doctoral Candidate in the Department of Environmental Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz. His dissertation research focuses on the social and ecological dimensions of US Midwestern corn ethanol production. This research examines relationships between corn ethanol production, rural economies, and farmers' agricultural and conservation practices, as well as analyzes related agricultural and environmental policy. Sean has also co-authored work on the politics of organic food regulation and taught courses on building socially just and ecologically sound food systems. In fall 2011 Sean will join the University of Wisconsin – Madison as a postdoctoral research fellow.
Stef Martin
Stef currently works for the National Park Service (NPS) where she is Partnerships Branch Lead at Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Prior to joining NPS she worked for The Nature Conservancy (TNC) where she focused on communicating the economic value of restoration and developing new approaches to conservation financing, specifically in California's workings landscapes. She earned her MBA from Cornell's Johnson School of Management where she concentrated on the theory and practice of creating competitive business opportunities by addressing social and environmental issues. Prior to business school she worked in corporate public relations in both New York and Amsterdam and specialized in corporate responsibility, diversity, and internal positioning. From 2008-2010 Stef also worked with a start-up travel company, Roadmonkey Adventure Philanthropy, designing volunteer projects with nonprofit partners and co-leading expeditions. She has a B.A. in international relations and government from Harvard University.


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Just saw on Golfwrx.com some new pictures of the 915 hybrids and fairway woods... Looking very good and can't wait to try these out...
Now i got a problem, just got fitted last weekend for the 913 hybrids and fairway woods. Great session and planned on picking those up.. Now after seeing the 915, I'm thinking of holding off.. I love new technology...
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Super cool stuff! I wonder if the shafts will interchange with the 913 line?
I have heard that the 913 shafts will work in the 915, but I have not seen an official release from Titleist with any info on it yet.
19holeI have heard that the 913 shafts will work in the 915, but I have not seen an official release from Titleist with any info on it yet.
There is quite a bit of truth to what you have heard.
I want all of them!!! I heard all the woods and hybrids are crazy long
I'm pretty pumped about these! I wasn't too hot on the 913, but these might have to find a way into the bag
Thanks for the great info. I know what I'm asking for my wife to get me for Christmas.
My golf debit card has 915D2 has a special place for this baby........time to put the 910D3 in the mancave backup rack......just waiting on the demo day and the earliest I can purchase one...........hoping to get information from the Titleist rep around first of August...........probably will stay with my current setup of 913F and Hs....they won't be out until the spring, so I have plenty of time to change my mind...500 less rpms off the face should mean more distance on the 915Ds......a lot of excitement of TeamTitletist.com.....
Ben Crane seems to like them.....
Very sleek design.
I have 910 Fairway woods and hybrids. I will get fitted for 915s when they are available.
Tyler HigleyHit them today. These are the best offering from Titleist to date. November cannot come soon enough.
Tyler we are all jealous for sure!! New clubs look awesome and always makes me wish my golf budget was much higher!!!
@Chris_H -- I suppose it depends on price and need. If you really can't do without new woods (big tournaments, outings, etc.) then buy them now. But if you can wait, then you can do a fair comparison and perhaps save a little more money on the 913 line. I would wait-- just my .02.