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Venkateswaran Krishnan Sreenivasan
A Temple And Its Deity - Poem by Venkateswaran Krishnan Sreenivasan
A temple with its deity
Lends beauty and gaiety
To a devotee with piety
At twenty, fifty or eighty
The mortal body is the sanctum clean
The deity within is the soul serene
It is the trustee's duty prime
To keep the temple from slime or grime
He lights your path while it is dark
As you falter or stray, he cries hark
Your soul is your sole guiding star
That leads you through your journey afar
Before you think, act, meditate or pine
Keep your god ahead in your shrine
Vain are your efforts to boast and shine
In the immanent glory of god's design
As offering to the god, what would suffice
Prayer, incantation or self sacrifice
He accepts little, the saints proclaim
But gratitude and devotion without any claim
God does not bestow heaven or hell
Where are these havens? None can tell
Our deed or misdeed creates illusion
Borne of ignorance and delusion
In man made temples for the god you search
More often than not, you are left in the lurch
Look for him with your own heart
Illumining your every body part
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Chief Walter Dukes was shot and killed and Deputy Sheriff Gary Fairy was shot and fatally wounded when they attempted to serve a warrant on a man at his home.
Earlier in the day the suspect had been causing a scene and brandishing a weapon, which was confiscated. The suspect then threatened the Mayor with another firearm, demanding his previous weapon be returned, which lead to a warrant being issued for his arrest.
When Sheriff Dukes and Deputy Sheriff Fairy attempted to issue the warrant, the suspect asked, and was granted, permission to get his hat, but instead he grabbed a gun and opened fire. Chief Dukes died en route to the hospital in Orangeburg. Deputy Fairy was shot through the chest but was able to return fire and killed the suspect. Deputy Fairy died at the county hospital four days later.
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TechEd Bloggers
I guess we're still three months out, but TechEd Bloggers is just getting ramped up. Not to many registered bloggers yet. So far, I'm the only registered blogger in the staff category. Last year, I was staff and speaker (the only track owner also presenting I might point out) but this year I'm in marketing so they didn't let me speak! 😄 Actually, I picked all the ARC track sessions and speakers, so I have no one to blame for myself. Yep, no one to blame but myself for significantly easing my own workload to only worrying about organizing the track, hanging out in the ARC cabana and hearding speakers (note to self, get Ted's mobile number before the event starts) without the added worry of having to present.
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The Toyota Prius Emits Less Gas Then a Sheep
If someone told you that the Prius emits less gas emissions then a Sheep, would you believe them? An interesting question with an equally interesting answer: The answer is yes, The Toyota Prius. Can you believe it?, according to a provocative advertisement from Toyota's Israeli marketing team; the Toyota Prius emits fewer emissions than the gas of a sheep.
As funny as it sounds, the advertisement indicates that the emissions from a sheep passing…
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Our Green Powder Coated Patio Heater is the perfect way to extend your backyard entertaining season. This sturdy unit produces 46,000 BTU's using standard 20 lb. propane tank and has wheels for easy mobility. The "on-trend" green finish perfectly accents and enhances your patio decor while coordinating with many popular fabrics in high-end patio furniture groups. This handsome ETL approved patio heater includes a tip over protection safety feature.
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by Portfolio Grader | January 27, 2014 8:45 am
This week, four tech services stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader[1]. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").
EPAM Systems, Inc. (EPAM[2]) is making headway this week, with the company's rating improving to an A ("strong buy") from a B ("buy") last week. EPAM Systems is a global IT service provider focused on complex software product development services, software engineering and vertically-oriented custom development solutions. In Portfolio Grader's specific subcategories of Equity and Sales Growth, EPAM also gets A's. Shares of EPAM have increased 14.4% over the past month, better than the 1.7% decrease the S&P 500 has seen over the same period of time. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up twofold from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader's complete analysis of EPAM stock[3].
This week, ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc. (MLNK[4]) is showing significant improvement as the company's rating hops from a C ("hold") to a B ("buy"). ModusLink Global Solutions provides global supply chain management services and solutions. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, twice the rate of the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader's complete analysis of MLNK stock[5].
CGI Group Inc. Class A (GIB[6]) boosts its rating from a C to a B this week. CGI manages information technology services (IT services), including outsourcing, systems integration and consulting, software licenses and maintenance, as well as business process services (BPS) to help clients cost effectively realize their strategies and create added value. For more information, get Portfolio Grader's complete analysis of GIB stock[7].
This week, Wipro Limited Sponsored ADR (WIT[8]) pushes up from a B to an A rating. Wipro is a global IT services company, which provides outsourced research and development, infrastructure outsourcing and business consulting services. For more information, get Portfolio Grader's complete analysis of WIT stock[9].
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Out of more than 350 students and teachers competing for bragging rights in the first "Are You Smarter Than a Teacher" contest, hosted by the Spanish and National Honor Society at Parkland High School, a group of students came out on top.
The winning students were: Molly Diamonstein, Elena Mandry, Katrina Buckland, Kirby Perosa and Ross Bloszinsky. The runner-up team was teachers: Eric Roberts, Terri Plattner, Calliope Volikas, Allison Thompson and Alison Dogmanits, according to a press release.
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Germany's Löw to Stay Through Euro 2016
World Cup winner Joachim Löw will remain the Germany coach through the 2016 European Championship in France.
There was speculation Löw might step down after Germany lifted its fourth World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final in Rio de Janeiro on July 13, although Löw's contract was extended well before the tournament.
"At the moment, I can imagine nothing more beautiful than to continue working with this team, to guide it to the European Championship in France, to develop the team and the individual players further," Löw said in an interview published on Wednesday on the German Football Federation (DFB) website.
"I am as motivated as I was on the first day with DFB. We celebrated a gigantic success in Brazil but there are other goals that we want to achieve. The World Cup 2014 was a highlight for all, but it was not a conclusion."
Löw said he needed some time to come to terms with his emotions after the World Cup but had not thought "even for a second" about stepping down.
Löw has been with the DFB since 2004, and head coach since 2006, but had never won a title until the triumph in Brazil.
Germany and Argentina have a rematch in a friendly in Düsseldorf on Sept. 3, before Germany kicks off qualifying for Euro 2016 against Scotland four days later.
Before then, the 54-year-old Löw will have to find an assistant coach and a new captain.
Hansi Flick, his assistant throughout his tenure, is to be the technical director at DFB. Philipp Lahm, captain since 2010, surprisingly ended his Germany career as soon as the team returned home.
Lahm informed him about his decision to retire from internationals on the morning after the final, Löw said, calling it a great loss for the team.
"I could not have wished for a better captain, he did an outstanding job influencing, leading and presenting the team," Löw said. "I regret that he will not return but I accept and respect his decision."
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Mickey Harte left fuming at captain's harsh dismissal
Mickey Harte found himself as frustrated as anyone wronged in the great GAA tradition of booking both players involved whenever a bit of a rutting match develops.
Sent off Sean Cavanagh had received loads of physical attention from Lee Keegan in the first half and at one point, forcibly appealed to nearby linesman David Coldrick, who took no action.
"Sure that's always the case," said the fuming Tyrone boss. "If a forward wants to go and attack and it ends up in a wrestling match, well, then it's not the forward who is going to instigate that.
"In a game of that nature, and to lose a man like Sean - we just didn't lose any player, we lost our captain, the most experienced player we have - it left us under severe pressure.
"Officials make decisions, and this thing of 'there's always two involved'… there isn't. Someone has to start it. Officials need to be more tuned into who starts these things.
"Credit to the boys who played as long as they did and kept us in the game, because that was a huge loss to us. Not only his presence on the field but his ability to conjure up that winning score. You just can't win games of this nature without a man like that on the field."
On the one goal chance of the afternoon, when Connor McAliskey failed to give it the care it required, Harte reflected:, "A goal to any team in that game would have been a big, big score.
"Connor McAliskey would usually be good at finishing a chance like that. But the goalkeeper, that's his job, he is there to stop shots as much as he can. It was the only shot any goalkeeper had to deal with all day."
While Harte would reject the notion that his team were a little raw around the edges to be contesting All-Irelands in 2016, he did look ahead to 2017 with a great deal of optimism. The notion of needing to win Ulster to come back and win Sam next year held a certain appeal.
"Well, it would be nice to think you could do that. It's always good to win trophies and we got a few of those this year. I think it is good for players' confidence, winning competitions.
"This is the big one, obviously, and we haven't done the business in the big one. We will have to regroup and think our way through the first half of next year to see how we can position ourselves to win the provincial title and, in turn, go into the All-Ireland series and give it a real rattle.
"That's the standard, it's been set in Tyrone. Ultimate success is what people want and we will have to try to deliver that."
And, he hopes he can do it with his captain Cavanagh still on board.
"We wouldn't be expecting it," he said on a potential retirement.
"Sean is in a bad state at the minute and at this stage of his career that he is at, the effort he has given, it would not be a good time to ask him.
"I hope he takes time out to reflect on what's there for him and who knows what that will tell him."
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The Ultimate Beach Getaways
If you are looking for a holiday in the sun, there are plenty of options available around the world. But, if you want to find the very best beaches of the world, then there is only one place to go: The United States Virgin Islands. There are three islands in total, St. John, St. Thomas and St. Croix. Edged by miles of sandy white beaches, these islands are surrounded by the almost unbelievable turquoise waters of the Caribbean. For the discerning traveller, either of these three locations will provide an excellent destination for unwinding from the stress of modern life, and ultimately, taking the time needed for ultimate relaxation.
The largest island, St. Croix, is perfect for the history buff. In the 18th and 19th centuries, this was the heart of the Danish West Indies colonial settlements. After a morning's scuba diving, the Christiansted National Historic site can provide an insight into the island's often turbulent past.
Almost 60% of St. John is covered by the Virgin Islands National Park. As such, this is a magnificent example of a beautiful tropical paradise. Ideal for those with a love of nature, you can stroll along the sandy beaches or go hiking through miles of designated trails. For the budding photographer, you can take advantage of the coral reefs, and learn how to take underwater photography.
The island of St. Thomas was originally spotted by Christopher Columbus in 1493. Known for its natural harbour, this is thought to be home to the best beaches of the three Virgin Islands. The ideal destination for lying by the pool with a cocktail, or luxuriating on the glistening sandy beaches that are never more than a few minutes away.
For the tourist in search of the ultimate beach holiday, the Virgin Islands are difficult to beat. There is something for everyone, with history, nature and of course, miles upon miles of stunning sandy beaches. With the achingly beautiful Caribbean almost always in sight, it is easy to see why these islands are the number one destination for thousands of travellers every year.
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I work on multiple machines and, very often, I need access to my tool sets on each machine that I work on. This is accomplished by sharing out my tools folder/drive and restrict full permissions to myself. There is a little wrinkle. Network shares by default only get LocalIntranet permissions and that may not be sufficient for some exes and managed assemblies. Fortunately there is the tool "caspol.exe" (normally located in the installed .NET framework folder, \Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\vN.N.NNNNN\CasPol.exe). caspol.exe can tell the client computer to give full trust to a network share which in turn enables the execution of exes and loading of assemblies directly from the network share.
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A bride was left 'distraught and inconsolable' when she arrived for her wedding ceremony to find a photographer she had booked and paid for had failed to turn up.
Samantha Bannister, 28, had made arrangements with Eaves Lane photography business Unforgettable Moments to record her special day as she married her 34-year-old fiance, Tony, at Chorley Registrater Office last Saturday.
However, nobody from the business, which held a 'grand opening' on March 1, attended despite being paid £100 in full up front to record the service and the subsequent reception at the nearby St Mary's Social Club.
A former business partner in Unforgettable Moments blamed a 'mix up' for the problem and said the firm had recently gone into liquidation.
Mrs Bannister, who lives on Eaves Green Road and has three young children, said she was so upset at the hitch that she had to delay the ceremony to compose herself.
She said: "I arrived at 3.45pm, 15 minutes before the ceremony.
"It was the first time I'd been married and although we wanted a low key day, having a photographer there was obviously an important part of that.
"I'd had a meeting with Heidi Slater from Unforgettable Moments three weeks earlier and paid for a budget package where they would do an hour at the ceremony and a short time at the reception for which I would receive a CD of photographs.
"When I realised we weren't going to have a photographer I felt very let down. I was angry and got upset. I wasn't able to walk down the aisle and the service was delayed by around 15 minutes.
"It put a black spot on a fabulous day. Family and friends rallied round and we got some lovely photographs and my brother even made a call and got Carol Christian Photography to attend the reception at short notice.
"I can't thank her enough for doing that."
The Unforgettable Moments premises has been closed for several days and the shop interior appears to have been cleared.
Heidi Slater, who ran the business with partner Craig Elias, said: "The Unforgettable Moments business went into liquidation and Craig and I no longer work together.
"I wanted to continue with the lease on the shop but was told I couldn't on my own.
"I've been unable to contact Craig by any means for several days now."
Mrs Slater added that she would be contacting Mrs Bannister to offer a full refund and an apology and that any other commitments of Unforgettable Moments would be fulfilled by her new business, Heidi Slater Photography.
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Colin Steele: Stramash
It's a Scottish term for "racket", but this Stramash from the trumpeter is a melodic affair. The fiddles, pipes and whistles of traditional folk team up with the saxophone, trumpet and drums of jazz to joyous effect. The Bletherer is the sort of tune that Duke Ellington might have created if he had dropped in on a ceilidh; on Shindig at the Lochside the pianist Dave Milligan adds a rolling touch of McCoy Tyner.


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Americans Love Every Single Government Service
Maybe the government COULD get a little smaller and COULD abuse us with fewer taxes . . . if only we didn't love every single thing it does so damn much.
According to a new Harris poll, basically, Americans love every government program, don't know what we'd ever do without them, and wouldn't really cut any of them.


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Liquid Church of New Jersey hosts 5K "SuperHero" run to solve clean water crisis
Today, 2,000 children under the age of five will die from something totally preventable: dirty water. Currently, one in nine people in the world lack access to clean drinking water, putting them at risk for debilitating diarrhea, typhoid and cholera. However, on Saturday, May 11th, 2,000 attendees of Liquid Church in New Jersey will put on capes and masks to fight the global killer. The charity fundraiser in Morristown, N.J., includes a 5K fun run, superhero costume contest and afternoon party at Pioneer Park.
"Our church has a passion for bringing clean water to families in need around the globe," said Tim Lucas, lead pastor of the nondenominational Christian church. "It's time for us to leave our seats and take to the streets to be part of the solution to the global water crisis."
Liquid Church has been championing clean water projects across Africa and Central America, funding and completing more than 50 well-drilling projects over the last four years. Volunteers from the church travel each quarter to remote villages in El Salvador, Haiti and, starting this year, Nicaragua. The church has raised more than $750,000 to date to solve water access issues in developing countries. Funds raised from the superhero 5K event will be used to further clean water efforts.
"This event celebrates the fact that each of us has the power to save a life. You can be a hero by simply coming out to run or walk and join the fight against dirty water," Lucas said.
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UMC wins Xbox chip supply contract
TSMC can't make enough of 'em
Updated UMC looks likely to sneak Nvidia's Xbox chip production contract - or a good portion of it, at least - from under the nose of its arch-rival, TSMC, sources close to the foundry have claimed.
The company recently completed the process of implementing the production of the Xbox GPU graphics chip and getting it qualified for full-scale output by Nvidia, the sources said, according to an EE Times report.
Long-time Nvidia partner TSMC is currently the exclusive supplier of the Xbox GPU and MCP chips. However, the foundry - the world's largest - has been criticised by Nvidia chief Jen-Hsun Huang for the poor yields it is achieving.
TSMC produces Xbox parts using a 0.15 micron process. Nvidia is also rumoured to be unhappy with TSMC's 0.13 micron process, which has already been said to be behind the problems Transmeta has had shipping its 0.13 micron Crusoe processors, the TM5600 and TM5800.
That said, TSMC this week said its Q4 sales figures would be up around 20 per cent on the back of increased orders. It wouldn't reveal from whom this extra demand had come, but analysts and investors immediately looked to Nvidia and its Xbox contract, the Microsoft games console having launched in the US this month.
High demand for Xbox components may well be fuelling demand for TSMC's production lines. If Nvidia is booking UMC to produce the parts too, it could equally have arisen because TSMC's 0.15 micron output is already up to maximum. Certainly there have some reports of late that its 0.13 micron and 0.15 micron lines are sold out.
Chinese-language newspaper the United Daily News yesterday reported that UMC's Xbox production will ramp up through December, achieving volume output of 5000 parts per month early next year. Eventually, production could hit 10,000 chips a month.
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HONG KONG, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Hong Kong's Mirach Energy said it was taken by surprise by the discovery of an oil zone while drilling in the Kampung Minyak oil field in South Sumatra.
The company announced it "unexpectedly uncovered" a new oil zone while drilling deeper into its KM-607 well, which was started Aug. 9. It said the new discovery was encountered beneath and older oil-producing layer.
Chief Executive Officer William Chan said his company was surprised by the discovery.
"Our production team is expecting this to be a very good production well, compared to the earlier new wells drilled," he said in a statement Tuesday. "A series of tests and perforations will be done to optimize production and actual production rate from the well will be known within the next two weeks."
The company in its second quarter earnings report, published Aug. 13, said it was working to reach a stable level of production at Kampung Minyak. It said it had approval from regulators for four new wells.
Existing production was low though the company said it was operating within its contractual obligations.


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DescriptionLogic Orozyme Chews are palatable beef and pork rawhide chews. Feeding one a day after the dog�s last meal will help prevent the build up of plaque which can lead to tartar, gum decay and bad breath. By combining a natural LPO � Enzyme System with lysozyme and lactoferrine the active properties of Logic Orozyme Chews considerably enhance the mouth�s natural defences. The chews are made from collagen, a substance that naturally enhances the mechanical action of chewing on teeth and gums to assist the removal of plaque.
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Product Reviewed: Medium Dogs 10 30kg 141g
My dog loves these.They are great value,as they take ages to chew through.
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I've been using these chews as the primary means of cleaning my Dalmatians' teeth for years. They do a great job and the dogs adore them. Tartar build up is non-existent, and there is only the tiniest bit of discolouration along the gums on the back molars. Most of the teeth are as clean as a pup's, and not a tooth scraper in sight. Which is just as well, as far as they are concerned. The chews are tastier!
great product posted on 31/10/2009 by Carolyn
Product Reviewed: Small Dogs under 10kg 224g
These chew are a good alternative to the ones available in supermarkets.I give a whole chew to my terrier but my other dog is a papillon so he gets half.They both love them.
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The products were as advertised and the delivery was prompt.
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Great for dogs to clean their teeth. My Cavalier loves them and my vet approves of them.
My shelties like these posted on 20/02/2011 by Chris
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When I openned these for the first time I thought they had a clinical odor and I guessed my shelties would turn their noses up at them, but I was wrong! They do like them and they help with their oral health.
Excellent product posted on 24/09/2009 by Yvonne Heminsley
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My dog looks forward to his chew at the end of the day - great for his teeth too.
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My whippet refused to chew these - she just hid them. She loves to chew and I took it that these just didn't taste good.
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Dog loves them healthier alternative to other available dental chews. Only problem is the box states 14 chews but only 8 in each box and even scissors won't cut through some of them. Becomes very expensive.
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I have Cavalier King Charles and I'm afraid he completely rejected this "healthy choice". I thought at first he had polished it off, then found it uneaten in the hall!! Bit too medicinal I think!
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would not work. The full name must be written out as in the example below. In our real world example below, we will load the plug-in file instead of telling you that you have the plug-in:
navigator.plugins.refresh(true); var OurPlugin = navigator.plugins["Shockwave for Director"]; if(OurPlugin){ document.write('<EMBED SRC="spiral.dcr" WIDTH=350 HEIGHT=350>'); } else { document.location.href = "http://www.macromedia.com/shockzone/"; }
As you can see, if the plug-in was not there, we'd take the client to get the plug-in from the plug-in vendor's site using document.location.href. The user's browser would simply go to the vendor's plug-in site (Macromedia's site is used in this example). The line:
automatically refreshes Netscape, so if the user just came from the Macromedia site (www.macromedia.com) and had loaded the Shockwave plug-in, they wouldn't have to restart the browser in order to view the plug-in that is embedded in your page. You could have instead informed the client that they need the plug-in and where to get it, or you could have loaded an alternative media object (such as an image or gif animation), in place of the plug-in file.
As you can see there are a lot of choices to be made concerning plug-ins. And all is well if your client is using the Netscape Navigator, but what about those using the other browser (and yes—I am aware that there are more than two—but we're going to focus on the two most commonly used browsers in this column), Microsoft Internet Explorer? IE 3.0's JScript doesn't include the navigator.plugins object, so the above code wouldn't work. A good solution would be to check to see which browser we're dealing with. We explained how to do this in a previous HTML Tips and Tricks column (Jan/Feb '97 Web Developer®), but to briefly go over it again:
agent = navigator.userAgent var Version = 2; if (agent.indexOf("MSIE") != -1)Version = 1;
navigator.userAgent tell us what browser Agent the client is using. In our plug-in example above, we'd add the browser detection and an appropriate action:
agent = navigator.userAgent var Version = 1; if (agent.indexOf("MSIE") != -1)Version = 2; // Our example only checks for MSIE; all others are simply Version1. // In a real world example, it may be better to test for the specific // browser and supply the appropriate action. if (Version == 1){ navigator.plugins.refresh(true); var OurPlugin = navigator.plugins["Shockwave for Director"]; if(OurPlugin){ document.write('<EMBED SRC="spiral.dcr" WIDTH=350 HEIGHT=350>'); document.write('<BR>'); document.write("You've got the Shockwave plug-in installed."); }} if (Version == 2) document.write("You're using MSIE, so I can't tell if you've got the plug-in.");
The question remains, what do we do if they're using MSIE? Well, one of the really slick features of MSIE is the fact that if you embed an object into a Web page, and MSIE doesn't already have a plug-in installed for, it will go out on the Internet, download the plug-in, install it, and run the embedded object—all without any intervention from the user. While I can see all the security techs out there doing backflips about this little feat, I found it to be extremely useful and intuitive (and it is configurable)! Also, if MSIE is unable to locate the necessary plug-in, it automatically tries to find an ActiveX control that does the same thing. Of course, you do have to understand that the download for the Shockwave plug-in, for instance, is over one megabyte, so it is going to take more than a couple minutes to download (if you are on the most common connection—28.8). Will your clients stay on the page while the plug-in is being downloaded or go will they "click" through to another page? That is another question you need to ask yourself. You could use document.write to give the client a choice between using the plug-in object, downloading the plug-in, or using an alternative object such as a gif animation. If you don't want to give your client that much time to think, then you may just want to use an image for MSIE, and the plug-in for Navigator (after checking to see if the client has the plug-in installed).
Choices, choices and yet more choices! That's exactly what the Internet is all about. The client can choose to visit a site, they can choose to leave, they can choose whether or not to fill out your survey, or use your plug-in. Giving your site's visitors a choice is to empower them. An empowered visitor is a visitor that'll be coming back. Actually, the personalized Web is the Web of the future. That's what CNET, MSN and Netscape have figured out with their personalized intro pages, and that's what the new rave of the Web—push technology, is all about. But that's another column…
If you have any tips and tricks—or questions, that you'd like us to tackle, please pass them on to us at email@example.com. If we use your tip, you could earn the prestige and honor of your Web colleagues, a nifty Web Developer® prize pak, and your name in print. We all love to learn new Web techniques and tricks…that's why you're reading this column, right?


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Last night I steeped these leaves for one pot of hot tea. Then, thinking about Bonnie's puerh reviews, I put the leaves in my Bodum iced tea pitcher, filled it with filtered water, and out it in the refrigerator. By the time I was ready for bed, the water in the pitcher was as black as cola and even had bubbles along the sides that made it look carbonated. I decanted the first cold steep and put in more water to see what would happen.
When I got up this morning, the second steep was still pretty pale so I poured a bit in a glass and it was very weak though good. I added a bit of it to that ultra dark first steep.
I tried a glass of that mix, and Oh. My. Goodness. This is the most refreshing thing I think I have ever had to drink in my life. Sometimes a fine white or green tea will have a taste of snow melt to me. This is a whole glass of icy cold fresh pure snow melt with the loveliest aftertaste. Pristine. I really really want to do this some more. This is going to be amazing in summer heat.


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ReviewI absolutely looooove my Rav. The ride is so very comfortable that you just don't get tired of sitting for a long period of time. It's feels like more pep than 4cyl, the gas mileage is pretty good, and it's a cutie! This is truly an SUV that rides as the most comfortable care you can imagine. I have a bad back, and I no longer have backaches from driving or from lifting things in and out of the car. It's a perfect height for a lady like me who is 5'5". I am so glad I got this cute little jewel.
Best FeaturesInt/Ext look, very smooth ride especially perfect for bad backs,has great pep, spacious int than it looks, height off ground perfect,sharp looking alloy wheels, instrument panel classic metal like looking, regular sized tire in a hard enclosed case on the back, non-SUV gas mileage, and on it goes!
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Campbell made the comments during a spirited presentation at the recent Safety in Aviation North America conference in Montreal organized by Flightglobal and Flight International. Campbell was one of the key speakers at a session entitled Safety Management Systems at work: Have integration and implementation gone (according) to plan?
Doug Diehl, Director of Safety, Frontier Airlines, echoed Campbell's comments and asked, "What does it take to change the safety culture and how many people does it take to portray a negative culture in an organization with 10,000 employees? When the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) asked Frontier what it was doing to mitigate the problems of overruns at Jackson Hole Airport in Wyoming, the airline turned its attention to backend operations, chief pilot processes and ramp operations. "A lot of incidents result in complete process change. The key is how to collect and use data sources," said Campbell.
It's important to get the information to the right people and make sure it's accurate before arriving at a decision (an informed culture), added Blake Kelly, manager of SMS at Jet Blue airlines. You might have a good safety program, but often the data is rich and the information is poor, he added.
"Competing airlines must share information related to safety in airport approaches," suggested Michael Anderson, senior director of Safety, Spirit Airlines. He cited the challenging approach to San Jose, Costa Rica, with its surrounding mountains as an example.
|In order to create a sound global safety culture, pilots from competing airlines must share information in terms of safe airport approaches, says Michael Anderson, senior director of Safety at Spirit Airlines.
A reporting safety culture should be without consequences to determine what department has the strongest and which one has the weakest culture and how to change it, suggested Kelly. At Jet Blue, flight ops has the strongest reporting culture, while tech ops has the weakest.
The quality of reports had a lot of grey areas at American, but the airline is working with its pilots to improve procedural changes, said Campbell. "We struggled with the maintenance side for years which undermined other programs, but it's improving."
Since mistakes happen, a just culture should not be punitive, said Anderson. American has created an atmosphere of responsibility and accountability, but people can't be blame-free as it would undermine relationships with other employees and the FAA, said Campbell. "We focus on engaging employees, including unionized employees, on how to drive behavioural changes in the company. We focus more on critical behaviour," he said.
And you can't hold a person accountable because of different levels of processes, said Kelly. "You can't punish human error because you want to learn from it and prevent it from happening again. You have to understand what a just culture is all about." Frontier is working on so many programs in addition to demands from the FAA and senior management; then just culture is added to the mix, which becomes difficult because of powerful unions, said Diehl. "The big challenge is to get a just culture approved, but you'll never achieve a just culture unless you can apply it to all groups."
Dealing with potential hazards
Another thought-provoking session during the conference was entitled Identifying risks and hazards to reduce the likelihood of real accidents.
|Flexibility and performance measures that reflect constantly changing demands are key to the development of a safe operating culture at today's airlines.
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Air Transat uses events that occur within its own organization, not so much to establish what happened as to find out what might happen next. And its flight data monitoring program is a key tool to tap into. "On the proactive side, we perform a safety case exercise," Mignault said. "We ask, what are the possible risks associated with changes within the organization? We also look at what's happening in the rest of the industry and see how we measure up. The internal quality insurance program is also an excellent source of information."
The predictive side is harder to tackle, he noted. The airline performed a detailed trend analysis to determine if the corrective measures put in place in the past are still relevant today. In terms of fatigue issues, they should be acted upon ahead of time.
"We have the safest aviation system in the world," said Goran Mrkoci, program manager, safety at CSSI. Founded in 1990, CSSI provides technical services in air traffic management. "On the operational side it all comes down to reporting," Mrkoci said. "If risks are deemed too high, what kind of mitigation is required?"
ExpressJet Airlines has an internal reporting system where calls are made anonymously, said Sherry Brooks, manager, internal evaluation programs. "The challenge is to analyze what we have and what is happening down the line. We're very conscience of the need to create follow up reports as it goes a long way to building trust."
Mignault maintains a key aspect of developing a sound safety culture is developing a strong trust factor, one where employees feel confident to report a problem or a hazard. "You can't expect every time someone reports something will result in a change of procedures," he said. "But it can provide feedback so people don't stop filing reports. Otherwise people would lose confidence in the system. Communications must be tailored to the groups you're dealing with. Pilots are different from maintenance. In terms of risk management, the challenge in risk assessment is to assess the severity." The sharing of data is very important to promote safety within the aviation industry, added Mrkoci.
Today's business environment is constantly changing with increased pressure on capacity, safety, security, the environment, regulations and competition, noted Morten Ydalus, managing director at Vision Monitor Aviation. To continue to operate safely will require flexibility and performance measures to reflect constantly changing demands on the system. "We need to shift from a reactive to predictive approach on safety and we need to develop a new safety culture," he said. "We can't just drive by looking in the rear-view mirror."
As a minimum, an SMS should identify safety hazards, provide for continuous monitoring and regular assessment of the safety performance and strive for a continuous improvement of the overall performance of the SMS. "Obtaining a global picture of your organization's data is a necessity," Ydalus said. "Use operational insight to develop foresight and know what you know or don't know."
To improve safety, we have to go beyond compliance, be predictive, improve change capability, manage risk to as low as reasonably possible and be transparent, suggested Ydalus.
Focusing on human factors
In terms of human factors, by far the majority of the most recent accidents have occurred with fully operational aircraft, according to Captain Jim Gorman, retired vice-president, managing director, flight training and standards, US Airways, NetJets and FedEx Express.
|Air Transat is using flight data monitoring to help create a safer, more risk-averse operation.
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Gorman likened basic airmanship, technical proficiency and human factors to a three-legged stool where all three legs work together to make a pilot stronger. "Does there need to be a more technical and practitioner-focused agenda?" he asked. "What happens when we let one of the legs get shorter? How do we strengthen the legs to ensure a strong base?
Gorman maintains that institutionalizing human factors into our operations is one way to ensure compliance. "This also allows our training and standards personnel to train and evaluate to a standard instead of just touching on the ideas," he said. "Pilots will do what you ask them to if it is in the book and it makes sense. You must be careful not to make it too rote (a memorization technique based on repetition) as people tend to mimic and not comprehend their actions and statements."
Finding a strategy that takes real human performance into account includes active pilot monitoring, eliminating areas of distraction and adding standards that can be observed, he added. "Using human factors in a positive way to drive and improve safety includes a two-minute debriefing, mentoring, taking ownership (for actions) and showing the wins, not just the losses."
Making it all work
As the varying perspectives from several industry leaders points out, creating a solid SMS and proactive safety culture is not without it's challenges, but sharing perspectives, keeping an open mind and providing continuous monitoring and regular assessment of the safety performance can go a long way in making it happen.


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ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- The roof of a ride at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., was burned after sparks from fireworks started a small blaze, a spokesman for the theme park says.
A 5-foot section of the roof of the Journey of the Little Mermaid ride was damaged, the Orlando Sentinel reported Thursday.
The Reedy Creek Fire Department used a fire extinguisher to put out the flames.
No one was hurt when sparks ignited artificial foliage on the ride, WFTS-TV, Tampa, reported.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Sony says it's entering the Windows 8 tablet arena with the VAIO Duo 11, a slide-out tablet with a keyboard that is part tablet and part notebook.
The Duo 11 is seen as a direct competitor for Microsoft's upcoming Surface tablet in both configuration and price, Slash Gear reported Thursday.
Most Duos will feature Intel's Core i7-3517U processor although a few lower-power, lower-price CPU options are expected to be available.
RAM options are 4 gigabytes and 8 gigabytes with 128 or 256 gigabytes of storage through solid state drives.
An 11.6-inch display, a stylus for input and front and rear cameras round out the hardware specs.
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A play with a lot of heart
As the bad DJ might say, this winter's Rosemount High School play is one for the ladies.
Director Thom Hoffman said it was the large number of good roles for girls was one of the major factors in his decision to choose Cherie Bennett's John Lennon and Me. More than half the 13-member cast is female, and most are playing teenagers, something that isn't always easy to find.
One of those girls, Alex West, is on stage nearly the entire show. She plays Star, a girl with cystic fibrosis whose been sent to Heart House, a home for children with terminal diseases. West narrates the show, frequently stopping reality to speak directly to the audience, and uses her imagination to make the world around her more interesting.
Hoffman knew the show would demand a lot of whoever played Star and he said West has done a great job.
"She's been a dream," he said. "When you've got a student who comes in and she has 70 percent of the lines in the show and she's the first one off book, you've got a winner."
Star's new roommate is is Courtney (Heather Jackson) a pretty, popular cheerleader who at first has nothing in common with Star. The pair get to know each other, though, and ultimately learn a little something about life.
There is sadness in the show -- the average life expectancy for someone with cystic fibrosis is 25, though, as she points out early on, Star is anything but average -- but Hoffman said the show also has a good sense of humor.
"It has that real sense of sadness, but at the same time there's a lot of heart to it and that's because (Star) is such a smart aleck."
The rest of the cast is made up of Kayla Day, Stephen Sawyer, Katie Anderson, Courtney Marti, Krysta Hovendon, Zach Zaboj, Alyssa Weinstein, Cory McMenomy, Jesse Webb, Samantha Herrick and Alex Mattson.
John Lennon and me will be on stage at the RHS performing arts center 7 p.m. Feb. 19, 20 and 21, and at 2 p.m. Feb. 22. For tickets call 651-423-7540 or go to www.district196.org/rhs/theaterarts/tickets/index.cfm.


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Black Bean Pork Burritos Recipe
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Tender pork pieces are wrapped in soft tortillas and topped with a flavorful salsa. This simple dish from Fiona Seels and Jason Martinek of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has a refreshing hint of lime.
Recommended: Potluck-Ready Summer Slow Cooker Recipes
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- 3/4 cup limeade concentrate
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1-1/2 teaspoons pepper, divided
- 1 pound boneless pork loin, cut into thin strips
- 2 cups chopped seeded plum tomatoes
- 1 small green pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro, divided
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 6 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the limeade concentrate, oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- For salsa, in a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, green pepper, onion, 1/4 cup cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, garlic powder and remaining salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. Stir in remaining cilantro; keep warm. Drain and discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet, saute pork for 5-6 minutes or until no longer pink; drain.
- Sprinkle 1/3 cup cheese off-center on each tortilla. Layer each with about 1/2 cup pork and 1/4 cup salsa; top with 1/2 cup rice mixture and 1/4 cup black beans. Fold sides and ends over filling. Serve with remaining salsa. Yield: 6 servings.
Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.
Originally published as Black Bean Pork Burritos in Taste of Home
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Reviewed May. 14, 2012
"Best homemade burritos I ever had. I also did sauteed onion/green pepper. The salsa is really good. I marinated the pork for 24 hours and it was a bit too 'limeade-y" for my liking. Next time i'll marinate it for less time. Meat was nice & tender."
Reviewed Sep. 30, 2011
"These were tasty, though it's basically a cold sandwich and different from what I was expecting. I marinated the meat for over 24 hours, and the lime flavor really came through. The recipe for salsa made LOTS, but it's good to have on hand. I used it later with some chicken enchiladas, and even added it as a salad ingredient."


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STONINGTON, Maine (NEWS CENTER)-- A group of employees from three stores between Stonington and Deer Isle, all owned by the same company, feared they might lose their jobs with the owner of 43 years decided to sell. So, they took matters into their own hands and bought the company, themselves.
Forty three of the 65 employees at "Burnt Cove Market" and "V&S Variety" in Stonington and "The Galley Market" in Deer Isle came together to become the new co-operative owner of the three businesses.
They were offered the opportunity by the original owner and after two years, they finally had enough business support and loans to be able to purchase the stores, something they call a dream come true.
"It means a lot, what we're doing, it's our future. If we didn't do this then someone from away would've come in and bought the businesses and their would've been a lot of changes," says 25 year employee and Treasurer of the new Co-operative Board, Deanna Oliver.
The new cooperative owners signed their contract on June 11th. They say they are nervous for the future, but plan to keep things just as they've always been.
As for the retired owner, he says -- even after 43 years -- he still wants to help out at the businesses as much as he can, but now you can also find him on the golf course more often.


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Dr. John Wesley Lowery, associate professor in Student Affairs in Higher Education, was one of several trainers who spoke at the Title IX Coordinator Training and Certification on October 17, 2011, in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
The other speakers were Katie Clifford, W. Scott Lewis, and Brett Sokolow.
This four-day training is the most comprehensive training available today to assist institutions in meeting the complex requirements of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs which are a recipient of federal financial assistance as enforced by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the U.S. Department of Education. The Title IX Coordinator Training and Certification was cosponsored by the National Education for Higher Education Risk Management (NCHERM) and the Association of Title IX Administrators.
Dr. Lowery also serves an affiliated consultant with NCHERM. Founded in 2000, NCHERM is a law and consulting firm dedicated to best practices for campus health and safety. NCHERM emphasizes best practices for policy, training, and educational programming as proactive risk management. NCHERM specializes in advancing culture change strategies and problem-solving for the challenging wellness, compliance, and liability issues colleges and universities face today.
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Government statistics show that just six in ten (63 per cent) children on free school meals (FSM) - a measure of poverty - achieved a Level 4, the level expected of 11-year-olds, in their maths Sats tests last year.
In comparison, eight in ten (81 per cent) children not on FSM achieved this level.
In 2006/07, 60 per cent of FSM children and 80 per cent of non-FSM children achieved a Level 4 in maths.
In English, a similar proportion of FSM children (65 per cent) reached Level 4, next to 84 per cent of their richer counterparts. The previous year, 62 per cent of poor children, and 83 per cent of richer children achieved Level 4.
In science the figures were higher, with 77 per cent of poor children achieving the expected level, compared with 90 per cent of children not on FSM. In 2006/07 75 per cent of FSM children and 90 per cent of non-FSM children reached Level 4.
Ministers claimed a victory in closing the attainment gap between rich and poor, highlighting that the figures showed the attainment gap had closed by two percentage points in each of the three subjects this year, compared with 2006/07 when it closed by one percentage point.
Schools minister Sarah McCarthy-Fry said: "It is encouraging to see that children on FSM are catching up with their peers who are not on free school meals at twice the rate they were in 2007."
She added: "We are working hard to accelerate this rate of progress through programmes such as Every Child Counts, which has seen pupils make a year's progress in just three months when given intensive support, and Every Child a Reader, which ensures early intervention and provides targeted support to children in danger of falling behind."
But the Liberal Democrats said the "yawning gap" between the richest and the poorest pupils was "shameful".
Lib Dem schools spokesman David Laws said: "We have an education system which is failing to equip over a third of the most disadvantaged 11-year-olds with basic skills before they begin secondary school."
Shadow schools minister Nick Gibb said: "These figures flag up a worrying new trend. The proportion of high-achieving pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds is either stalling or falling back in all three core subjects.
"This is a real problem, and underlines the fact that, for all the promises the Government have made, standards are still too low, and all too often it is pupils from the poorest backgrounds who suffer most."


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The Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science at St. Francis Xavier University invites applications for a probationary tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Statistics or a closely related field. Responsibilities include undergraduate teaching in Statistics, and related subject areas. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to general faculty duties in the Department and the University. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Statistics or a closely related field. Preference will be given to individuals who exhibit a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. Teaching experience at the university level is desirable. This position is expected to begin January 1, 2014 and is subject to final budgetary approval.
Applications must include a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement and three reference letters. Applicants and referees are strongly encouraged to submit their applications and reference letters respectively online at http://mscs1.stfx.ca/~jobApplication/sub/ or may alternatively send their applications to:
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The review of applications will begin on March 1, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. The Selection Committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in St. Francis University, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
St. Francis Xavier University is committed to merit-based hiring and to employment equity. St. Francis Xavier University respects diversity and welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities and members of sexual minority groups. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. If you are selected for an interview for the advertised position, proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency is required.
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Racket (formerly PLT Scheme) is a programming language suitable for implementation tasks ranging from scripting to application development, including GUIs, Web services, etc. It includes the DrRacket programming environment, a virtual machine with a just-in-time compiler, tools for creating stand-alone executables, the Racket Web server, extensive libraries, documentation for both beginners and experts, and more. It supports the creation of new programming languages through a rich, expressive syntax system. Example languages include Typed Racket, ACL2, FrTime, and Lazy Racket.
A tool for securing DNS communications between a client and a DNS resolver.
A polyhedral extraction tool (PET).


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The National Football League wants that the case filed by relatives of Junior Seau to be heard by the federal courts, not the San Diego Superior Court where Seau's surviving relatives originally filed the lawsuit.
The case, filed, on January 31, claims that the National Football League and the maker of football helmets, Riddell Sports Group, concealed the danger of head injuries from repeated blows taken by players on a weekly basis.
Since July 2011, there have been 217 lawsuits filed against the NFL from former players and their families for the similar reasons.
"The Complaint alleges, among other things, that the NFL fraudulently concealed "the risks of head injuries in NFL games and practices, including the risks associated with returning to physical activity too soon after sustaining a sub-concussive or concussive injury," failed to enact "return-to- play rules consistent with proper medical management of [Mild Traumatic Brain Injury]," and "withheld" from (and ignored the risks to) NFL players of "the kind of repetitive traumatic impacts to the head to which NFL players were exposed."
Attorneys for the NFL say the case should be moved to the federal courts to ensure that all collective bargaining agreements are considered. Similar motions have been granted in two unrelated cases filed on behalf of former professional football players who suffered from complications caused from repeated head trauma.
"Indeed, two separate district courts considering allegations similar to those alleged here have recently determined that the NFL properly removed complaints brought by former NFL players because resolution of their concussion-related negligence claims was substantially dependent on, and inextricably intertwined with, an analysis of CBA provisions concerning medical care and treatment of NFL players," reads the motion filed on February 28.
Yet, despite the precedence in other cases, a federal judge ordered that the case not be transferred until a judicial panel can rule on the transfer.
"Pending before the Court is a joint motion to stay the instant proceedings until the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ("MDL Panel") decides whether to transfer the instant case. Having read and considered the moving papers, and good cause appearing, the Court GRANTS the motion and STAYS this matter pending the MDL Panel's decision."
"The parties are directed to file a status report regarding the transfer of the instant case by June 1, 2013."
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Practice makes perfect
Members of the Wadena Fire Department conduct a car fire drill Monday evening outside the City Administrative Center. The street was blocked off and pairs of firefighters took turns extinguishing the flamses. WFD Training Office Mike Kleinke said the simulation was the first of its kind ever attempted by the WFD.


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I bet you didn't see that one coming.
Nice one, keep up the great work. Loving the story arc :D
This story confuses me.
I like this story, more and more. Good work.
I was so close! I thought he would use it to impress a girl and win her heart or something... So so close... Love the sublime humor returning within the pictures ^^ Keep up this awesome work! The story is picking up and the sublime jokes make it awesome ;D
I thought he gonna use that for restoration spell.
I caught up with the story and I really like where it's going. I definitely hope that other Tauren lady survived... despite all odds. D=
wait... was the 1st panel changed? wasn't she knitting something? what gives...
Haven't checked this comic for a while, and now it's suddenly about something completely different than the original plot? Oh well, works for me. The new story doesn't seem bad at all, so keep it up!


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I am planing to see the Nazca Lines in the beginning of August. From what I read it is the cheapest to go the local airport and by the tickets directly there. I thought flights only go from Nazca but then I saw some reviews saying that they flew from the airport in Pisco and Ica. So is it also possible to buy tickets at those airports last-minute? And if yes, is the price the same? The cheapest i read was 65$ pp at the Nazca airport.
Hallo. Has anybody visited the Pampas Galeras around Nazca and tell me if it is really worth the tour? Thank you very much.
Where can I buy a camping gas stove in the city of Nazca,Peru?
what are the possibilities for a waiting area arriving at 3.45 by tepsa bus in nazca and a flight at 8.00 over the nazca lines?
I understand to view the Nazca Lines, you fly over in a plane. I know that sometimes, in general, weather can affect tours that involve flying. Is weather a concern for Nazca Lines flights? Will be traveling in early May. Is it better to take a flight in the morning, or afternoon, or does it not matter? Thanks!
bus? I know there is no airport really at puno and I think bus is cheaper and safer, how long will it take to get there?
also what is the good company to use for flight over the nazca line?
We plan a roundtrip from Lima to Nasca (landing in Nasca).
Because the land trip is very long and tiring, we desperately look for flights.
There are no commercial flights, chartered ones are way too expensive.
Do you guys know any travel agancies that organize such flights?
If not directly from Lima, maybe at least from Pisco or Ica?
Thank you for any helpful comment!
Hi everyone,
I might be in Nazca on 01 January. I found out that many tours don't run or they charge more because it is a public holiday... Therefore, I will probably do the 'regular tours' and the flight over the Lines one day later / or one day before. Is there anything to do in Nazca on 01 Jan., e.g. any markets or is it possible to get to the sand dunes, any place to swim...? I'm not a big fan of museums. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Best regards,
Hi everyone,
Can anyone recommend a rather safe airline for the Nazca Lines flight? I want to fly from Nazca - just the 30-40min flight over the lines.
There have been quite a few stories about the safety of the planes for the Nazca Lines flight in the last few weeks.
I don't know whether it is true, but I heard that Aerocondor doesn't have a licence for scheduled flights anymore due to safety reasons (they are only allowed to do charter flights). The Nazca Lines flights would be charter flights but I can't reach their website anymore. As far as I know, Aerocondor was considered to be (one of the) safest airlines for the Nazca Lines flight...
Are there any news about AeroCondor? Have they given up the Nazca Lines flight?
Thanks for your replies in advance.
I'm interested in doing a daytour from Nazca to the Pampas Galeras National Park to see the vicunas there. I only found one tour operator that offers such a daytour (), but they don't reply to my e-mails. Some other operators offer mountain bike tours at the Pampas Galeras, but mountain biking's not what I want.
Does anyone know of a tour operator that offers such a tour?
Thank you very much in advance.
Best regards,
Hi all,
I'm planning a trip to Peru in August and I really would like to see the Nazca Lines. Ideally, I'd like to leave from Lima, see the Nazca Lines, and eventually end up in Arequipa, in around 2 days if possible. Does anybody know of tour operators who do this route, or if there's an easy way to arrange it myself?
Thanks a million!
Hello everyone,
I will be visiting Lima as well as Cusco. What's an easier (shorter) route, Lime to Nasca or Cusco to Nasca?
Thanks a million!
I am traveling to Peru in 4/2008, and am trouble figuring the safest way to travel between Nazca to Arequipa. Does anyone know of safe and reliable lines that travel between these destinations, or recommend a town or two to stop in en route?
Hi, traveling to Peru in April 2008 and wanted to know how best to go about getting a flight over the Nazca lines. I've heard that it's best to book in advance (before leaving U.S.) but I'd like to find a reputable company either way. Have also heard that it's expensive, but it sounds worth it. Would appreciate any advice. Thanks!
Which bus company is the best and safest on these route? Do you have a schedule and duration?
Are there a lot of tourist who have a problem on this route with the attitude?
Does anyone know of a Nazca Flyover which leaves from Lima and returning to Lima without any other stops or transfers.
The closest I can find is a flight from Lima that transfers to another flight over the Nazca Lines followed by a tour and then a return flight to Lima. I would like to find a way just to make the flyover and directly back to Lima airport. Thanks for any advice.
Is it possible to do Sand boarding in Nazca? So far, I've only read about sandboarding in Ica, although I think I've read that Nazca is very near the Cerro Blanco? Will it be too difficult for beginners?
Otherwise, is there any affordable one way "package" available which brings me from Lima to Ica for Dune buggy rides and then ends in Nazca, all in one day?
Can you help us? Visiting Peru in June and July 2006. Saw a Cruzdelsur tour,but it has expired, and we don't seem to be able to book any other. We want to go from Arequipa to Nazca (preferably overnight bus, stay one night in Nazca with a fly-over, and go on to Ica,or Pisco,(?) because going on to Huancayo next. Prefer not to go to Lima only to return via the same route to Huancayo. We don't mind paying for an Arequipa,Nazca,Lima tour and getting off ourselves before reaching Lima. but, all on-line tours seem to be beyond our scope. Has anyone done a similar trip? Mahlalo (Hawaiian for Thank You)
I am sure it shouldn't matter since we need the hotel just for a night. However, if given a choice, what would others recommend for an overnight stay in Nazca - Hotel Alegeria or Hotel Nido Del Condor?
From what I could find, both are budget hotels in the same price range. Though I would still like to hear any personal experiences people might have had with either of them.
Thanks in advance.
I am planning to go from Lima to Cuzco via Nazca, to see the lines in January 06. The only viable option I have found until now is taking a bus to Nazca, sleep there, do the overflight, and continue on with the Cruz del Sur 8.pm. service to Cuzco, which takes 14 hours.
Is there any other option?
Is travelling by night bus dangerous? (I have been living in Brazil, so I am a little worried)
I am trying to plan my trip in Peru and I can't seem to find an online schedule for the Ormeno Royal Class bus routes. I need to know what time this bus leaves Nazca for Lima. Are there more than one of these buses a day? If so do I have the choice of an early morning bus and an afternoon bus? If anyone knows the time the Ormeno Royal Class bus leaves Nazca for Lima I would greatly appreciate knowing it. Thank you for your help.
I am trying to plan my trip in Peru and I can't seem to find an online schedule for the Ormeno Royal Class bus routes. I need to know what time this bus leaves Nazca for Lima. Are there more than one of these buses a day? If so do I have the choice of an early morning bus and an afternoon bus? If anyone knows the time the Ormeno Royal Class bus leaves Nazca for Lima I would greatly appreciate knowing it. Thank you for your help.
Hello all
I am looking at renting a car in Lima and driving to Nazca. How is the road between these two cities?
Hi guys, I want to fly over Nasca lines from Lima. Is it possible that I take bus to Nasca from Lima, fly over lines then take bus back to Lima in the same day? How long from Lima to Nasca? Any details for the bus timeable? Thanks a lot, David
Hi, I have an extra day in Cusco and I really wanted to see the Nasca lines. I've looked for tours that would go there from Cusco, but all I see is day tours leaving out of Lima for US$200 - yikes! I know the actual scenic flights in Nasca run for about35, but how do I get to Nasca from Cusco? Can I do that in a day? (I know there's 20-hr buses!)
Hello, I am planning on travelling through Peru / Bolivia next year. We are starting in Lima, doing (what sounds like the standard) tour through Cuzco, Machu Pichu, down to lake titicaca, La Paz and then back to Lima. I am trying to work out if we can fit a visit to Nazca and see the Nazca lines, but the only logical time to do it would be on our journey back to Lima. Does anybody have any information on how to get to Nazca from La Paz? Is there a bus route / flights etc? Or would we have to travel to Lima then travel back down? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
We will be in San Martin, Peru on a cruise stop for one day, roughly 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Would I be able to arrange transport to and from Ica (Nazca) and fly over the lines without missing my ship's departure? I believe the distance is about 50 miles but I do not know the road conditions or the availability of taxis or busses.
Hi, I plan to get to Nazca to see Nazca lines in Nov. I will be in Arequipa on Nov 26 and return to Lima on Nov 28. My questions follow: 1) Any flight from Arequipa to Nazca then from Nazca back to Lima? 2) if no to (1), should I take a round trip flight from Lima to Nazca then return to Lima on a same day? Do you know the latest schedule? Thanks all!
I just found out that the 28th of July is Independence Day in Peru. Intending to travel from Nasca to Arequipa with the night bus leaving Nasca on July 28th, gives me two questions: 1) Is there any bus service on July 28th from Nasca to Arequipa; 2) Is it necessary to make reservations (a long time?) in advance (we are a family of six), because maybe more people are travelling in that period
We (family of 6) would like to travel by bus from Lima to Nasca, spend the night there, make a flight over the Nasca lines the following morning, visit Chauchillo cemetery, and then take the night bus from Nasca to Arequipa. Which leaves the following questions: 1) What are the ticket prices from Lima to Nasca 2) Can anyone recommend a not to expensive, clean hotel in Nasca; how to contact/reserve; 3) What are the prices for a flight over the Nasca lines and what's the best option to buy a ticket (how to get to the airfield) 4) How to get to Chauchillo (any entrance fees?); 5) Where/when to buy tickets for the bus to Arequipa/prices; 6) any other advice? Thanks in advance for your reply!!! Jan Duine/Netherlands
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Pringles in crazy flavors
I obviously was in Christmas rush when this news came out in mid-December, but P&G has released Pringles in BAGS. The Pringles minis, which come in normal flavors - original, sour cream & onion, cheddar cheese - YAWN! - fail to excite me. (I don't pack kids' lunches, though they'd make sense for that reason). But I am a little more excited about Pringles Selects, packed in a bag (revolutionary!), which come in four flavors: parmesan garlic, sundried tomatao, Szechuan barbecue and cinnamon sweet potato (!!!). They haven't jumped out at me in the grocery aisles, but maybe I'm not looking hard enough. Saw a coupon for them in this Sunday's Enquirer, which made me think more about them. (For those of you who think Pringles aren't real potato chips - I'm sorry. My uncle was on the original R&D team, so I was chowing down on Pringles samples well before they hit store shelves. I was young, I was impressionable...) Of course, barbecue is not exactly a hallmark of Sichuanese (Szechuan) cooking - mouth-numbing hot pepper is - but I'll reserve judgment till after I've tried them. If they're spicy, we'll be in business.


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After more than a decade of decreasing crime rates, this summer has seen a slight but ominous reversal: shootings are up 4.5 percent across the city versus this time last year.
Northern Manhattan has seen the worst of it. The gunfight in Harlem this weekend -- during which a young man was shot and killed by cops while another man was riddled with 23 NYPD bullets -- has brought attention to the grim findings that shootings in northern Manhattan are up 59 percent from this time last year.
Additionally, murders, rapes, robberies, and assault have all increased since this time last year, according to the latest NYPD statistical report. But the overall crime rate is down, largely due to decreases in burglary and car theft.
Some have blamed the rise in violent crime down on the economy. "Gangs flourish when the legitimate economy doesn't offer opportunities for those at the lower end of the social-class ladder," Northeastern University criminologist James Alan Fox told New York Magazine. "Misery loves company, and [New York] is not the only city that is experiencing a spike in youth-gang violence."
Police spokesman Paul Brown disagrees. "I can tell you generally, the problem has been essentially the same: young men with guns," he told NYMag. "When that ebbs and flows, we haven't seen a connection with the economy."
In any case, the economy may be indirectly impacting crime rates by decreasing the size of the police force. The NYPD maintained 41,000 officers in 2001 and is now around 35,000.
"The economy definitely has an effect," Councilman Peter Vallone, who chairs the city council's Public Safety Committee, told the magazine. "We need to increase the force. In the local precincts you won't see the beat cop or the bicycle cop. You barely see anyone patrolling. I think it's because of the attitude that exists right now that the war on crime is over and we can be lax again."
This 'laxity' was prominent in 2008 and 2009, when the city's plummeting crime rates lead to some wondering what it would take to reach zero -- to which Police Commissioner Ray Kelly in 2008 responded "mass evacuation".
New York Magazine's article on the summer's higher shooting rates comes just a few weeks after the New York Times reported the city's record-high marijuana arrest rates. A NYPD spokesman told NBCNewYork that stopping small-scale crime like marijuana dealing helps prevent larger-scale crime, a theory referred to as the "Broken Windows" policy among criminologists.
Others are skeptical of this opinion. A report by Professors Bernard E. Harcourt and Jens Ludwig of the University of Chicago and Georgetown University argues that there is no confirmed correlation between increased marijuana arrests and a decrease in organized crime.
"Though shootings are up 4.5% across the city, we can not attribute it to any specific factor," said a NYPD spokesperson in an emailed statement, when asked about a possible correlation between increased marijuana arrests and increased violent crime rates.


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Speaking to IGN at E3, Microsoft Game Studios vice president Phil Spencer addressed the absence of cult-favorite franchise Crackdown at both its May 21 Xbox One reveal event and at the companys E3 press briefing.
Oh Crackdown is one of my favorite games, and not just because its a Microsoft first-party game, he told IGN. I have a lot of love for that franchise. The homage to Crackdown in the [May 21 event] reveal screenshots was I know there was some, like, Did we accidentally sneak that ? It wasnt accidental. Definitely.
When pressed if the nod was just an Easter egg, Spencer did nothing to extinguish fan hope that the series may return on Xbox One. No, I dont think Crackdown is dead at all, he said. Its a franchise thats still close to me. I think theres a lot of room, especially For me, the natural progression for a game like Crackdown and you see this showing up on our stage is in these living, open worlds that live in the cloud.
As for the even more surprising omission of a new Kinect Sports game at E3 Kinect Sports Rivals was announced but not shown on stage or behind closed doors despite the series being one of the only multimillion-sellers on Kinect Spencer downplayed the snub: It was more of just a time constraint [at the Microsoft E3 press briefing], he explained. There were other things we didnt put on [as well]. The game is in good shape from a development standpoint. People will get to play it before the game launches. Theyll see it in all of its glory. Its really nothing more than time management.
We expect to get a chance to see and play Kinect Sports Rivals and thus get our real first taste of how the new Kinect sensor handles games no later than the Gamescom conference in August.


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I love my Brother printer so I thought I'd highlight this deal from Amazon! Get the Brother 4-in-1 Wireless Inkjet printer for just $74.99! (reg. $119.99). Here are some details:
- Compact and easy to connect. Wireless assistant and mobile printing, 1.8-inch Colour display and duplex printing. Requires connection to a wireless network
- Auto document feeder accepts up to 20 sheets for unattended copy, scan and fax
- 100-Sheet paper capacity up to 8.5-inch X14-Inch
When I'm in need of new ink cartridges, I tend to order from 123InkCartridges.ca. I find them to be cheap and they ship fast.


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Product Review – Pest/Fly Control
Published on Tue, 05/31/2011 - 2:46pm
Lewis Cattle Oiler. Face flies, horn flies, stable flies, mosquitoes and lice all have different life cycles with different feeding patterns. Trying to find the right pest control product for each pest is frustrating and expensive for any livestock producer, especially when you need to protect your livestock from all these different pests all year long. Sometimes even after using a one-time pest control product the pests return. This is because as the season wears on the pest population increases and the potency of the product decreases.
The Lewis Cattle Oiler provides effective yearlong control of all the major pests mentioned. With 'The Lewis Way' the cost per animal is minimal and because it is a self-treating system producers eliminate the stress and time of multiple trips through a chute. Lewis distributes their oilers through many dealers in the U.S. and Canada.
www.lewiscattleoilers.com | 800-665-0458 | Lewis Cattle Oiler Co. Ltd. | Box 250 Oak Lake, Manitoba, Canada R0M 1P0
Cow Life Cattle Rub
Dr. Pierce White, himself a cattle producer and veterinarian, uses this product and recommends it highly to anyone who asks at his practice. The Cow Life Cattle Rub is designed to provide continuous protection from pests without spraying and dusting. Simply hang this 10 foot polyester and acrylic Cattle Rub® so cattle will go under and pour about 2-4 gallons of diesel fuel and insecticide solution along its length. Let the rub do the rest! Refill about once a month.
Leaving the rub in the pasture or lot without running your herd through a chute will save you time and money – the cows can treat themselves as long as the solution is refilled regularly. Cow Life features a polypropylene rope with a breaking strength of 2700 lbs. that runs the length of the rub. The rub measures 10 feet long by 4 inches in diameter and weighs 15 lbs.
www.phwhite.com | 800-344-0115 | P H White Co. | PO Box 155 | Dyersburg, TN 38025
Terregena© balEnce™ BioPesticide Fly Spray and Bait
Terregena© balEnce™ BioPesticide Spray for adult flies and fly larvae and Bait for adult flies provide a safe and economical alternative to chemical pesticides for fly control and are approved for use in organic production systems. Both the balEnce™ BioPesticide Fly Spray and Bait have shown excellent results in killing flies found in the dairy environment, including house flies, horn flies, face flies and stable flies.
Terregena© balEnce™ is a naturally occurring, environmentally-friendly fungus (Beauveria bassiana) that specifically targets flies and their larvae and kills these pests in between 36 hours to five days depending on exposure and environment. This product is designed to be part of your Integrated Pest Management Program and is safe for humans, animals and beneficial insects. One 15-oz. bottle will treat 50,000 square feet for adult flies and 12,500 square feet for fly larvae. Once control is gained, you'll only need to treat as needed.
In addition to the balEnce™ BioPesticide products, Terregena© offers beneficial insects including parasitic wasps which kill the developing fly inside the pupae before it emerges as an adult.
www.terregena.com | 919-789-0306 | Terregena Inc. | 10517 Whitestone Road | Raleigh, NC 27615
ClariFly® Larvicide
ClariFly® Larvicide from Central Life Sciences is a feed supplement designed to prevent house flies, stable flies, face flies, and horn flies from developing into breeding, biting, disease carrying adults that disrupt cow comfort. When mixed into cattle and calf feeds, as well as milk replacers, ClariFly® Larvicide passes through the digestive system and into the manure where flies breed. ClariFly® disrupts the normal molting process of the fly larvae and the production of chitin, a key component of an insect's exoskeleton. Without a properly formed exoskeleton, the immature fly cannot survive to adulthood.
Incorporating ClariFly® Larvicide into your Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program can help decrease fly populations and increase cow comfort. ClariFly® is able to exert its effect with little risk to human health and the environment, and is therefore a great choice in fly control choice for today's environmentally conscious producer.
www.phwhite.com | 800-344-0115 | P H White Co. | PO Box 155 | Dyersburg, TN 38025


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I know what NFC is and stuff but can't thing of something to put it into use. Do you guys use it? if yes, how and what?
P.S. A colleague of mine owns a Samsung S3. He showed me some NFC-sticker he bought. As soon as he puts his phone on the sticker, his phone reconizes the sticker and activates what he has put on the sticker (Wifi On, Volume OFF, GPS On... ). At home he puts his phone on sticker number 2 and it activates new settings. Its so cool. Do you guys happen to do similar stuff with your Lumia 920?


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MENLO PARK, Calif., May 9 (UPI) -- Facebook may be ready to spend $1 billion to acquire Waze, an Israeli company that offers a socially driven GPS app for drivers, tech-watching sites said.
Israeli business-news site Calcalist said talks between the two companies have been ongoing for six months and the two companies have agreed in principle on the sale, CNET reported Thursday.
However, sources familiar with Waze told the Times of Israel a deal is not necessarily forthcoming, and a Facebook spokesperson gave CNET a no-comment.
Waze, with about 45 million users, is a free mobile smartphone app that helps drivers navigate traffic using live maps, traffic updates and turn-by-turn navigation.
A social network facet comes into play when fellow Waze users offer input on traffic jams or other obstacles to help ease or adjust a journey.
An acquisition of Waze would give Facebook a foot in the door of the mobile search business, which on mobile devices centers around mapping apps and is currently dominated by Google, CNET said.


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Cleveland kidnapping victim Michelle Knight to release memoir, "Finding Me", on May 6; Changes name to Lily
Cleveland kidnapping victim Michelle Knight will release her memoir, "Finding Me," on May 6, the one-year anniversary of her escape from a house of horrors.
The book details the injustices she suffered at the hands of Ariel Castro while being held captive with two other women—Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus. The women were held hostage inside Castro's house for over ten years.
Knight, 33, was kidnapped in 2002, and subjected to sexual, mental, and physical abuses. She has described being chained, tied up with extension cords, gagged, and other unimaginable tortures. The women escaped on May 6, 2013, after Berry was able to summon help.
In the year since the escape, Knight moved into her own apartment, enrolled in cooking school, and changed her name to "Lily." She said the name symbolizes a new beginning, and is her favorite flower.
Berry and DeJesus have partnered with Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post writers to pen their own book. Although Knight no longer has contact with them, she wished them the best.
"I love them and they love me. Hopefully we'll all get back together again," she told People Magazine.
Knight also discussed how much more life means to her, now that she is free from bondage.
"I don't take things for granted anymore," she said. "Not even the little things like looking out a window. I went through years of torture, and now I'm back. I'm free to fly."
Castro, 53, was sentenced to life in prison in August 2013. Knight was the only victim to appear at the hearing, and delivered a powerful message to her former captor.
"You took 11 years of my life away," she said. "I spent 11 years in hell, now your hell is just beginning. I will overcome all this that has happened, but you will face hell for eternity.
"I will live on, you will die a little very day as you think of the 11 years of atrocities that you inflicted on us. ... I can forgive you, but I will never forget."
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A Defender of Life Award is given to a State Senator or Representative that has gone above the call of duty on a specific piece of legislation, issue, or situation.
The following are listed in alphabetical order.
| Conrad Appel
| Gerald Long
| Regina Ashford Barrow
| Danny Martiny
|Sharon Weston Broome
|Mike Michot
|A.G. Crowe
| Fred Mills, Jr
| Cameron Henry
| Blade Morrish
| Walker Hines
| Willie Mount
| Frank Hoffman
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How to Design Learner-centric Learning Objectives
How do we ensure training programs address the performance gaps of learners? How do we ensure learners are informed of what the training has in store for them and their expected performance after the training?
Well, learning objectives serve this purpose. They communicate the intent of the training to learners and often, they are the first screen learners come across before the actual learning begins. So they have to be crisp, clear, and presented effectively. None of us would prefer eating a cake with runny cream and a lopsided base, no matter how delicious it promises to taste; would we?
So we need to ensure learning objectives are well-defined, measurable, and unambiguous. They should not mislead learners, leave no room for misinterpretation, and also need to avoid false premises.
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