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Return of the Dot-Coms
It's been a few years since I had a dot-com that I really, really liked. Sure, we've had Amazon and Google looking out for us these past few years, but it was fun during the boom to have the pets.com sock puppet and Kozmo's orange-clad deliverymen all over the place. I'm quite surprised to have had some of that sense of fun return lately.
The dot-com that's caught my eye is FreshDirect. Their basic premise isn't very new, indeed, it seems virtually indistinguishable from a HomeRuns or Peapod at first, since they just deliver groceries to your door when you order them from their website. And they've even got the very 1999 model of giving you $50 worth of free groceries on your first order. But the similarities end when you consider that they're actually in danger of being somewhat successful.
Now, the reason you may not have heard of FreshDirect is because of their market: New York City. They only deliver to parts of Manhattan and Queens, and they don't ever intend to grow outside of NYC's boundaries, as far as I've seen. This makes a ton of sense, because we've got a densely-packed, fairly affluent population with almost no access to real grocery stores.
I'll pause to explain, for those of you who aren't familiar with New York City and its culture, that we don't really have supermarkets or grocery stores as they exist in the suburbs or in smaller cities. Most people get their groceries through a combination of specialty stores, small markets, corner convenience stores, and farmers' markets that are set up around the city. Hippies also exercise the co-op option. But big, acres-of-parking, miles-of-aisles supermarkets with their own in-house post office and bank branch simply don't fit into our city.
There are upscale boutique supermarkets in nearly every neighborhood in Manhattan, since there's a disproportionate number of foodies in this town. And then there's the Fairway Uptown in Harlem, which was created by the same guy who went on to found FreshDirect. The Fairway Uptown is known for extremely fresh food and relatively cheap prices. FreshDirect has both of those, plus the convenience of delivery scheduled in two hour windows. In a town where nobody owns a car, delivery of groceries is a big deal.
They've understood the culture of the city pretty well, offering delivery times that start at 6pm and don't end until midnight, which does a good job of reflecting the actual times when Manhattanites might be at home. And the quality of the food is extraordinary, besting even the produce at the frou-frou foodie stores, and coming in cheaper than the local ghetto mart's square, hard tomatoes. In all, they've got a hit.
One of my few disappointments with the cancellation of this year's Webby Awards ceremonies is that I was hoping to meet the Fresh Direct folks if they'd have gone. But they're probably not too worried about winning awards, as the bigger accomplishment is that their business model is actually working. On my block alone, I've seen their delivery guys stopping at every single building with the boxes emblazoned with the green FreshDirect logo on them, and then of course we seem the boxes again the next day when all those people put them out for recycling. I was looking around while walking the dog, and it occurs to me that New York hasn't had this much crushed cardboard lying around since the last time they filmed a David Blaine TV special.
So, it's great news. Exciting to see companies that perform a useful service, make a decent profit, accomplish these goals elegantly, and best of all, use the web effectively and indispensably to run their business. That's what I'd always figured the web would be.


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ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS announces the availability of a comprehensive global report on DisplayPorts markets. Global shipment of DisplayPort-Enabled Devices is forecast to reach 1.43 billion units by 2018, driven by increasing consumer demand for high-performance displays in thinner form factors.
DisplayPort is an open, royalty-free, digital display interface established by VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association). The interface has emerged as the revolutionary, high performance, next generation display technology with the capability of offering high resolution and color depth on standard cables. Designed specifically for space-constrained connectivity applications like netbooks, ultra-thin notebooks and graphic cards, where connector space is small but high display performance is crucial, DisplayPort interface is witnessing significant growth. DisplayPort represents an apt replacement for existing outdated display interface technologies such as VGA, LVDS and DVI. All new personal computer chipsets, display controllers and GPUs, currently available in the market, are integrated with DisplayPorts.
Personal computing devices represent major DisplayPort-Enabled Devices. Demand is particularly strong for Embedded DisplayPort (eDP) for use in PC notebook panels. Embedded DisplayPorts and internal DisplayPorts (iDP) are gaining widespread acceptance among equipment manufacturers as a simplified, cost-effective alternate to legacy, bulkier solutions for the transmission of graphics and video data from the television and PC motherboards to plasma/LCD panels. Increasing global IT spend, both from enterprise and consumer segments, will continue to fuel adoption of computing devices, lending traction to market growth.
Rising demand for smartphones and tablets holds immense potential for DisplayPorts. Smartphones and tablets are increasingly integrating Mobility DisplayPort (MyDP) standard. Also known as SlimPort, the MyDP standard delivers uncompressed high-definition audio and video over a micro-USB connector in mobile devices such as smartphones, notebooks, and tablets. Apple continues to be the leader in terms of adoption of DisplayPorts in Apple iPhones. Growing popularity of tablets also offer significant growth opportunities for DisplayPorts, including external and internal DisplayPorts.
Though developed markets such as the United States and Europe have been the traditional revenue contributors to the DisplayPorts market, growth in the coming years will be primarily driven by developing markets of Asia-Pacific and Latin America. As stated by the new market research report on DisplayPorts, Asia-Pacific represents the fastest growing regional market worldwide. Steady economic growth, growing use of computing devices, rapid proliferation of smartphones and tablets, and increasing adoption of display devices, particularly in China and India, represent key growth drivers in the region.
Key players covered in the report include ADLINK Technology Inc., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Analogix Semiconductor Inc., ATEN International Co. Ltd., Digital View Group, Integrated Device Technology Inc., Intel Corporation, Molex Inc., NXP Semiconductors N.V., Parade Technologies Inc., PNY Technologies Inc., Quixant Ltd., STMicroelectronics N.V., Texas Instruments Inc., and TranSwitch Corporation, among others.
The research report titled "DisplayPorts – Global Strategic Business Report", provides a comprehensive review of market trends, drivers, product launches and strategic industry activities of major companies worldwide. The report provides market estimates and projections in units for all major geographic markets including the US, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America (Brazil and Rest of Latin America) and Rest of World. Product types analyzed include External DisplayPorts (Computer Related and Others) and Other DisplayPorts (Embedded DP and Internal DP, among others).
Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications' web site. View the report: DisplayPorts – Global Strategic Business Report.

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|Laughlin Ranch is a 10,000-acre, master-planned community surrounded by the majestic desert mountains of Bullhead City, Ariza. (Courtesy of www.fre.com)
Attention golf enthusiasts: looking to buy a new vacation or retirement home in a master-planned golf community? If so, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!
The Freedom Realty Exchange announces an online auction of 13 brand-new homes in The Canyons at Laughlin Ranch. Previously priced from the upper $400's, the minimum bids for these golf community homes now start as low as $142,000.
Surrounded by the majestic desert mountains of Bullhead City, Arizona, Laughlin Ranch is a 10,000-acre, master-planned community, home to an award-winning 18-hole championship golf course designed by the famed David Druzisky. The golf course's 35,000 square foot clubhouse boasts a pro shop, sports bar and grill, state-of-the-art fitness center, swimming pool and sauna, as well as a full-service day spa.
Located across the breathtaking Colorado River from the glittering lights of Laughlin, Nevada, Bullhead City conveniently sits on the tri-state border between California, Arizona and Nevada, just a short drive from Las Vegas, Phoenix and the greater Los Angeles area. Besides golf, the Bullhead City area offers a variety of recreational activities including hiking and biking on nearby trails, gambling and nightlife in the Laughlin casinos, as well as boating and other water sports on the Colorado River or nearby Lake Havasu and Lake Mohave.
The Canyons at Laughlin Ranch offer spacious single-story floor plans with three to four bedrooms and two to three baths, ranging from approximately 1,715 to 2,160 square feet. These ENERGY STAR® qualified homes feature stunning upgrades such as tile flooring, granite or Corian® countertops and stainless steel appliances.
With its prime location, attractive amenities and the incredibly low minimum bids in this auction, The Canyons at Laughlin Ranch offer everything you have always wanted in a home.
The bid deadline is Thursday, June 26, 2008. Interested buyers can review more information about the homes and register to participate in the online auction by visiting www.FRE.com/191G7.
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The Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic will be played April 28-May 2 at Fallen Oak, the exclusive course for guests of the Beau Rivage. "This is a significant step in becoming a tier one vacation destination," says Anthony Topazi, chairman of the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic Foundation, Inc. "I hope this is the first of many events we can have that attract people to visit the Gulf Coast for its first-class golf, fishing and gaming."
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Crop residue remaining on the soil surface for erosion control under no-tillage (NT) corn (Zea mays L.) production depresses early season soil temperatures compared to conventional tillage (CT). This has resulted in questions concerning planting date recommendations for NT in the northern United States. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of planting date on crop development and grain yield when corn produced under CT and NT follows corn. Conventional and no-till systems were compared during 1983 to 1985 at Arlington, WI, on a Plano silt loam (fine-silty, mixed, mesic Typic Argiudoll). Planting dates were 26 April to 6 May (early), 14 to 19 May (medium), and 27 May to 6 June (late). Plots were overplanted and stands were thinned to constant densities following complete emergence. Daily seed-zone soil temperature and seedling emergence were measured. Colder soil temperatures under NT were associated with reduced corn emergence, delayed emergence and silking, and increased harvest grain moisture compared to CT, for early planting. With medium and late planting dates, differences between tillage systems for emergence and silk date were less pronounced or inconsistent between years, or both. For both tillage systems, highest grain yields were generally obtained when planting was completed by early May, with yield declining as planting was delayed. Decreased grain yields with NT or delayed planting, or both, were related to reduced cumulative air growing degree days between silk and the first 0°C frost. These results suggest that for corn following corn in northern U.S. regions, current recommendations for early planting under CT are applicable to NT. However, increased seeding rates may be required to overcome reduced emergence with NT systems.Please view the pdf by using the Full Text (PDF) link under 'View' to the left.
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Opal is called Swagaraj in Sanskrit and Sagar raj in Hindi. Basically opal is colorless. But, it is rarely found in this form. 16 types of Opal are found in nature. Although this substitute is found in different colors, but the most valuable is of black and white color. Opal with a glimpse of red color are considered good and precious.
Few black Opals are opaque. It contains grey and blue color spots. Yellow-colored milky opals are normal stones. In green colored Opal, waves of different color are formed. They come in the second class. Blue colored Opal are the cheapest. Gray and lusterless Opals are considered inactive. Opal emitting orange-colored glow is best in terms of profession. The Opal which is transparent and has no shine is called Fire Opal. It is of yellow or reddish yellow color.
Wearing Opal gives relief from the diseases of eyes. Fire Opal removes problem related to blood and red blood cells. It also reduces mental tensions, depression and laziness. Clarity is reflected in thoughts.
Black Opal removes problem related to bone marrow, reproductive organs, spleen and pancreas. It purifies red and white blood cells. Black Opal increases the safety of an individual. And, the person don't get nightmares.
Wearing white Opal maintains stability between the nervous system of left and right brain. White blood cells get energy. Moreover, black and white Opal increase the luck of a person. It builds encouragement and self confidence of an individual. Development of brain take place and the individual gets strength to perform mental works. Person's will power is boosted up.
A person should wear Opal if Venus is the lord of the auspicious house but is in weak position, in the Kundali.
Opal is not worn with Manikya (Ruby), Yellow Sapphire, Pearl and their substitutes.
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No. 11 Green Bay beats Loyola of Chicago 85-56
CHICAGO (AP) Julie Wojta scored 24 points, and No. 11 Green Bay pulled away in the second half for an 85-56 victory over Loyola of Chicago on Thursday night.
Wojta was 9 of 14 from the floor, part of a 53 percent shooting night for the Phoenix (26-1, 16-1 Horizon), who reached the 26-win mark for the eighth time in school history. The Phoenix had already clinched the Horizon League regular-season championship.
Stephanie Sension added 14 points for Green Bay, and Adrian Ritchie and Lydia Bauer had 10 apiece.
Monica Albano led the Ramblers (12-16, 7-10) with 14 points and Patrice King scored 10.
A Katie Kortekamp 3-pointer pulled Loyola within 23-21 midway through the first half, but the Ramblers wouldn't get that close again. Green Bay responded with an 11-0 run en route to a 39-27 halftime lead. The Phoenix led by as many as 30 in the second half.


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2nd International Workshop on The Biology, Prevention, and Treatment of Relapse After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
November 5-6, 2012
Natcher Auditorium, Bethesda, MD, USA
Organizing Committee Members:
The Primary Aim of the Workshop is to facilitate the development of multicenter clinical trials related to relapse after both allogeneic and autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Specifically, these trials are intended to:
Additional Aims of the Workshop are to:
AbstractsThe 2nd Workshop's Scientific Program will provide a venue for "real-time" information exchange to foster collaborative investigation of the biology and clinical management of relapse after allogeneic and autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation including recent results, current activities, and interim observations of ongoing clinical trials. The highest rated abstracts will be selected for oral presentation. Accepted abstracts will be published as an on-line supplement to the Workshop Proceedings. Abstract submissions in both autologous and allogeneic HSCT in three focus areas are encouraged:
Conference Registration:Online registration is free and open until September 28, 2012. Onsite registration will be available.


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MWC 15 Special
Don't worry - PPCW.Net wasn't hacked nor you have entered the wrong URL - you are where you wanted to go but our old fellow PPCW.Net became the::unwired today!
Today PPCW.Net was relaunched as the::unwired with a new domain a new logo, a brand new and sleek design and improved features but from the content side, the::unwired will stays the same what PPCW.Net was before: your place "where mobility meets wireless".
Q: Why do you have relaunched PPCW.Net as the::unwired? A: the::unwired and its domain theunwired.net is as old as PPCW.Net but I've never used it yet. I've registered theunwired.net back in 2001 in addition to Unwired-I.Net (the name of my consultancy company) and I've always planned to launch PPCW.Net sooner or later under theunwired.net as its new domain. the::unwired is a kind of customer magazine for all - its readers (you ;-)) the customers of Unwired-I.Net and for everybody who is enjoying wireless and mobility. Before PPCW.Net became PPCW.Net it's name was PocketPCWriter.Net and I've decided to rename it back in 2001 to follow the expecting Smartphone trend. However, it's the nature of the abbreviation PPCW.Net to have ocketPCs in mind - all the time but today PPCW.Net is covering more than Pocket PCs but the full Windows Mobile-range - from Pocket PCs to Smartphone to Portable Media Centers and as soon as Microsoft's MSN Direct (also known under SPOT watches) appears in Europe I'm planning to cover this as well. Therefore I've decided that it is finally the right time to give PPCW.Net a new name to reflect the development. From now PPCW.Net is called the::unwired which stands for mobility and wireless!
Q: What's new with the::unwired? A: Mostly everything. the::unwired is based on a new/updated code, features a new design and includes several new features. Maybe the most important improvement is the fact that I've unified article comments and forum postings. While comments were handled separately before - without the option to register yourself - it's part of the forums now. This means you can register for one user account (single sign-on) which can be used for both - comments and forum postings! Registering an account allows you to edit/delete your comments later as well as it allows you to use a signature. However, using the forum as the single place for comments also allows you to stay on track with feedback to your comments because you can subscribe for a notification by E-Mail. In the past a lot of feedbacks where lost because users forgot to follow a comment-thread; now it's even easier! Every time a new article is posted a thread is automatically created in the Articles section of the forum. And while the latest comments appears on the bottom of the article's page, you can follow all comments (and very often interesting discussions) in the forum.
I'm sure this will improve the communication between you, the readers of the::unwired as well as between you and the author of the article.
Nevertheless, I plan to add some more interesting features over the next weeks and months (which can be used with a valid forum account only) so it doesn't hurts at all to register (for free).
In addition to the comments/forum integration, the overall navigation of the site is (at least in my opinion) improved which should makes it easier for you to browse through the::unwired to access the News, Views and Reviews as well as the Photo Gallery (which will be extended over next weeks where I will ask your for your support also) and last but not least the Forum. Also the Search functionality is available from all pages now (which was limited before "by design").
Last but not least the articles. While the::unwired is one great source for you to get the latest news and views, the::unwired is not the only one out there and I enjoy to read many other sites as well to get information, ideas or hints. Now you can also read what I'm visiting a couple of times a day through the News Page which includes the latest article headlines from Engadget, Geekzone IT, infoSync World, Digital Media Thoughts, Pocket PC Thoughts and Smartphone Thoughts. You can find the News Page through Resources -> Other Sites
Q: You seem to be happy with the new site - why do you think I'm happy too? A: First I'm confident you enjoy the new design as well as the new and deeper integrated features as well. However, to celebrate the relaunch and to feature the new comments/forum integration, I'm happy to give away one Windows Mobile i-mate JAM Pocket PC Phone Edition and one i-mate SP3i Smartphone! 8-O In addition a couple of other fine companies already agreed to support the::unwired relaunch raffle - more to follow during the next week!
Q: How can I join the::unwired Relaunch Raffle A: It's easy and all you have to do is to help building the community! Every registered forum member with more than 10 (meaningful) replies is joining the raffle automatically! There is no easier way you can get a brand new i-mate JAM or SP3i from the PPCW.Net Online Shop (yes - it will continue for the next weeks under it's old name). Forum members with more than 50 postings get a doubled chance which is my way to thank loyal forum members from the previous PPCW.Net Forum! ;-) So if you haven't done already, go to the forum and register your account today.
The relaunch raffle will ends 21. May 2005 and all submissions will be counted on 21. May 2004, 12 PM CET!
Q: Is the site-development already done? A: No, it isn't but you come to the point where you have to launch such a project since some things can be fixed on the live system only. Therefore some items need a modification or they aren't ported from PPCW.Net to the::unwired yet. Please be patient, missing features will be added during the next week. One of the most important features is the mobile version. Right now I've just added a very basic version which provides you access to the latest articles. This will be enhanced over the next days! Promised!
Q: I have found a bug, what should I do? A: Keep it! ;-) No - I'm kidding... Please let me know the bug to make sure I can fix it ASAP and thanks for your support.
I hope you enjoy the::unwired, the new look and feel and its features as much as I do; at least I was working on this for over 9 months now and I'm happy that it went alive today. If you have any comments, it's a good starting point to try the new comments now so please feel free to post your feedback! Enjoy exploring the::unwired!
Cheers ~ Arne
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well done arne! I appreciate the integration of the comments into the forum!also i love the new design, i can not see this 3d designs anymore and enjoy this flat designs way more. regarding the colors, well - not bad even if i'm not a big fan of green. ;-)anyway - well done and looking forward your future developments you was talking about.btw: can it be that you was busy the last weeks? the update frequency was pretty slow - unfortunately! ppcw.net, ehm sorry - the::unwired (i have to learn it but i will) is one of the best windows mobile sources for me, especially i enjoy your thoughts!last but nor least: please hurry up with the "full" mobile version! i'm going to miss it! ;-)ps: have you reactivated anonymous posting?
Arne,Congratulations on the new site launch!!The site looks great!!!Love the new logo...
Very nice face lift. But is it just me, or does anybody else experience some slow down in the site (compared to the old ppcw.net)? Anyway, hope you iron some things out. Your site has been a good source of Windows Mobile news for me.
Congratulations on the new layout, Arne. It looks good....Good luck.Dave
fyiguy wrote:Arne,Congratulations on the new site launch!!The site looks great!!!Love the new logo...
Thank a lot
jomni wrote:But is it just me, or does anybody else experience some slow down in the site (compared to the old ppcw.net)? Anyway, hope you iron some things out. Your site has been a good source of Windows Mobile news for me.
But is it just me, or does anybody else experience some slow down in the site (compared to the old ppcw.net)? Anyway, hope you iron some things out. Your site has been a good source of Windows Mobile news for me.
Yeah, I've noticed the same but interestingly it depends on the PC. While it seems to be slower on my home PC and Notebook, on my office PC it's as fast as PPCW.Net before. But for sure I will investigate it!Anyway - thanks for the kind words!
Paragon wrote:Congratulations on the new layout, Arne. It looks good....Good luck.
Congratulations on the new layout, Arne. It looks good....Good luck.
Thanks a lot! Appreciated!
Oh, and congratulations on the promotion to Editor-in-Chief. :-)
The RSS feed doesn't seem to work with PocketRSS (v2.1 from Happy Jack). It did before the update, any idea why? It works OK with Sage in firefox so its probably a PocketRSS problem but thought I'd ask here in case anyine knows why.Thanks and keep up the good work Arne.
Thanks for letting me know, will investigate!
Hey Arne! This site really loooookkkksss great! The name, logo, colors, the total outlook is really catchy! There is a clean and exciting feeling when browsing through the site. Not to mention the cool feeling (maybe due to the green color). Again, CONGRATULATIONS to you Arne! It was indeed a smooth transition from PPCW.net. One question though, will you totally leave behind the PPCW.net domain? or will you leave it to redirect to this new cool image?
oh.....one more thing....What's really cool about the transition is that all the good things of PPCW.net can be found in this new site!I really cannot ask for anything else in this site....(it is still one of the best sites out there for my trusty i-mate ppc and SPV tanager)Congrats Arne!


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Peep Ratking's Good*Fella Media Freestyle right here, from their new documentary.
In this excerpt from Good*Fella media's upcoming documentary on the group we get RATKING's Wiki and Hak perform "646-704-2610" over the "It's All About The Benjamins" beat. The full documentary debuts on New Year's Day 2013.
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Power Flush
M25 Plumbing and Heating Ltd are a professional Power Flushing company based in London.
Power flushing is the process by which central heating systems are forcibly cleansed using water and chemicals at high velocity, but low pressure, so that no physical damage is caused to the system. We drain the central heating system and then remove the central heating pump or a radiator after that we connect the power flushing machine to your system and we add heavy duty cleansing chemicals. Each radiator is then cleansed individually until they are clean and all sludge is removed. Once every radiator has been treated and the water is running clear inhibitor and anti-freeze is then added to your system to stop any further corrosion. Power flush is the best way to get your heating back to its maximum potential quickly.
Power Flushing is needed, when:
If you have experiencing any of the symptomes above then power flush is recomended.
Please note that power flush will not remove all blockages, depending on the type of system you own and how severly blocked it is. For instance if there is a complete blockage then a section of pipe may need cut out and replaced.
Our Central heating power flush service is fully certified, upon completion of the work we will issue you with a certificate confirming the cleanliness of your system and that the work we have done conforms to British Standards BS7593.
Benefits of a power-flush: efficiency of your central heating and hot water system will incres, radiators will work on their maximum capacity, lower fuel bills.
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Tea Ware
I don't really care for the pengiun, but the theory would be great for a tea bag/ball tea drinker.
I'm purchasing my 1st clay teapot on Monday. I've never used one before, anything I should know?
Check out this yixing pot!
Does anyone have the Zerowater purifier?
Totally stole this from Eric Walter's twitter acct.:)
Does anyone have suggestions for where to find chaiware online? The only chai sets I've found are from Tao of Tea. While I love their copper set, I'd love to look at all my options before deciding on one.
Oh, those are pretty…I kinda want one! I've never heard of "chaiware" before…isn't it usually served in disposable cups? The Tao of Tea site even says you throw away the cup when you're done. Off to google…
True, but it sounds like a waste of wonderful talent and earthly resources- and I refuse to waste either. Let me know if you find any other ones (I've found the copper one a few places).
Just got off the phone with my mom. She said they sell chai in brown clay cups you throw away when you're done because their cheap quality and eventually will disintegrate/leach into your drinks. Not very economical, I suppose, but the clay goes back to the earth unlike styrofoam, is biodegradable, and I assume that the making of the cups and the digging of the clay provides income for some people.
Do you have a link Cofftea? I was looking at this: http://www.taooftea.com/shop43-Chai_Cups.html I like the Black Waves one.
Shanti, this is the set I'm in love w/ :)
This is my favorite piece of teaware of all time:
I bring it to class every day and get many compliments on it. The double wall glass gently warms my hands without scalding them, and the strainer is really fine mesh so nothing gets through.
I just got this in my DailyCandy newsletter http://www.mollaspace.com/product_info.php?products_id=313&utm_source=streamsend&utm_medium=email&utm_content=7082771&utm_campaign=New%20Arrival%20of%20Zipper%20Cup%20is%20here
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Police say kids removed from home with meth
ELDRIDGE (AP) — Three children have been removed from a home in eastern Iowa where police say an active meth lab was found.
The Eldridge Police Department said Thursday that two men and a woman were arrested recently after officers found the meth lab. A search warrant for the home had been obtained following an investigation. Thirty-three-year-old Nolan Dufloth and 24-year-old Benjamin Meyers, both residents of the home, are charged with manufacturing methamphetamine with children present and three counts of child endangerment.
meth exposure. Twenty-seven-year-old Amber Dufloth, of Lost Nation, has been charged with possession of pseudoephedrine and three counts of child endangerment.
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This new volume of Advances in Pharmacology explores the Current State of Alzheimer's Disease Research and Therapeutics. Chapters cover such topics as the The role heat shock proteins play in the Alzheimer's Theater, Gamma-Secretase as a Target for Alzheimer's Disease, and Identification of protein kinase C for the treatment of dementias. With a variety of chapters and the best authors in the field, the volume is an essential resource for pharmacologists, immunologists… (more)
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For just 15 years, Tennessee native William Gay graced the world with the kind of honest, gritty stories that made him a natural successor to the greats of Southern letters, drawing comparisons to William Faulkner and Flannery O'Connor, as well as contemporary masters of dogged rural realism like Cormac McCarthy. Gay's death last week at age 70 took the publishing community by surprise, especially those who had grown to know and admire the lifelong writer who didn't publish his first novel, The Long Home, until he was 55.
One of Gay's best friends and traveling companions was Sonny Brewer: author, native of Fairhope, Ala., editor-in-chief at Macadam/Cage Publishing, and a longtime fixture in the Southern literary scene. Brewer recently put together an essay compilation called Don't Quit Your Day Job, for which Gay contributed a piece about the decades he spent as a carpenter before becoming a full-time writer.
Gay died in his Hohenwald, Tenn. home on Thursday, February 23, just a day before Brewer was scheduled to pick him up for one of their frequent road trips, this one to Lincoln Memorial University in northeast Tennessee, where they had been invited for a reading. The Tip Sheet spoke with Brewer about his late friend, and the last road trip they had scheduled together. Here's what he had to say:
We were scheduled to take a road trip, we've had others in the past that included short trips from Hohenwald, like to Landmark Books, we did three or four signings at that bookstore. We took some long trips, drove to Miami once. The last long one was to Colby College in Waterville, Maine, Cedric Bryant, a Faulkner scholar, invited us up there.
I was actually on my way from Fairhope to Hohenwald to pick up William on our way to Harrogate Tennessee to do a reading. On my way there I got the news that William died. I thought I would turn around and go home but the writer-in-residence, Darnell Arnoult, asked me if I would come anyway. I told her no, then I thought about it and said I will, but instead of reading my stuff I'll read William's stuff. I felt that, with all the road trips we made [together], without William in Howhenwald, I might not ever make that drive again. I was already halfway there, so it seemed appropriate to go ahead and do it. I went straight to his house, there was nobody there of course and I knew there wouldn't be, but I went down to Little Swan Creek Road and parked where I always park when I go to get William, got out and sat on the porch and listened to Little Swan Creek behind the house. Then I went to his son Chris's house and we talked about his daddy till Midnight, and his other son William Jr. came by. William and I had planned to eat some catfish at the General [Café] in Hohenwald, there was no reason to change any of that so we all shared it at Chris's house.
The next morning I went back to William's place, it was time to make the trip to the campus, that was another six hours. I sat on William's porch again, and then, it was just kind of silly you know, walked back to my car and looked in the passenger seat to see if he was there. I put a 6x9 glossy in the shotgun and we drove over to Harrogate in Tennessee.
I got there and, you know, we did the reading in the Abraham Lincoln auditorium, and the projectionist was able to put a big 12-foot-by-12-foot photo of William on the screen behind me, so he was looking over my shoulder as I read his stuff. I read a couple paragraphs from Long Home that stunned me when I first read them, then I read an essay he wrote for me about being a working man, and how he quit that job to become a writer. Then I read Ecclesiastes 12:5, where he got the title for The Long Home: "The dead shall go to their long home, and the mourners will walk the streets." And with that I closed the Bible on my hand, and that was it: that was our last road trip.
You know, the books, the writing, will be the testament of his legacy, and those won't go away. I'm looking at a poster here in my office, something Carl Elliot said, that "Man builds no structure that outlives a book." There are a half a hundred such quotes about books outlasting us—for heaven's sake, they dig 'em up in the Egyptian desert. Those will speak for themselves to the readers. But there's something about William—part of his legacy is his example as a man who lacked pretense, who didn't buy into the affectations of the literary lifestyle. Here's a fellow compared to Faulkner and McCarthy, but he was a guy who didn't wear leather patches on his sport coat, he didn't sip some exotic drink as a signature, he was just William. And so part of his legacy is the kind of man that he was. You know, sometimes we feel we're supposed to behave like some outrageous character if we're a poet or a novelist, but not William. And the people who knew him, everybody who met him or spent any time at all with him has a story that confirmed the kind of man he was. That'll be missed. I've got his books, but I'll miss him.
Before his death, Gay had completed a fourth novel, called The Lost Country. Brewer reported to The Tennessean that, "barring some weird force of nature," it should be out in the fall from MacAdam/Cage.


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When a marauder destroys the underground sanctuary that Eva Nine was raised in by the robot Muthr, the 12-year-year-old girl is forced to flee aboveground. Eva Nine is searching for anyone else like her, for she knows that other humans exist, because of an item she treasures: a scrap of cardboard on which is depicted a young girl, an adult, and a robot, with the strange word, WondLa.
Tony DiTerlizzi honors traditional children's literature in this totally original space-age adventure - one that is as complex as an alien planet, but as simple as a child's wish for a place to belong.
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"Not bad, not that good"
Interesting story that could use a lot more of everything. Terry hatcher did a good job with it though. The paper version has awesome artwork. The audio version is a little flat.
"Sweet heroine, dull plot"
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Eva Nine has been living in an underground bunker for all of her twelve years of life. She's being raised by a slightly humanoid robot named MUTHR (it's an anagram), her omnipod (a personal hand-held device) and her computerized home called Sanctuary. Eva Nine is the only human she's ever seen. What's above ground? Why is she not allowed out? Are there any other humans on Earth? If not, where are they? Soon some of Eva's questions will be answered because somebody is hunting her and to escape, she must leave Sanctuary by herself.
When Eva Nine gets outside, she finds that everything is unrecognizable and nothing is as she's been taught. The flora and fauna are unknown to her omnipod which is usually able to identify anything. She encounters strange enemies and makes friends with creatures that seem impossible. Could it be that she's not on Earth? Where is she? Why is somebody hunting her? And what is WondLa, a word she saw on an old scrap of paper? With a couple of new friends, Eva Nine sets out to discover the truth.
The Search for WondLa has a great premise and a delightful heroine. It's easy to care about Eva Nine, a sweet girl who's totally alone in a foreign world. The setting is intriguing (both above and below ground) and the story is filled with weird creatures, some of whom are quite loveable. The print version of The Search for WondLa has some wonderful art which you can see at Tony DiTerlizzi's website. (DiTerlizzi is the co-creator of the popular SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES.)
Unfortunately, I didn't find the plot of The Search for WondLa to be engaging for long. While I liked Eva Nine and was interested in her situation and the answers to all her questions, I thought that most of the plot dragged and was repetitive. Eva Nine escapes the Sanctuary, travels, gets caught, escapes, travels, gets caught, escapes, travels. There's a little more to it than that, but not much. As she travels, there is a lot of description of Eva's world, but even this is dull to read, unfortunately. If there had been beauty in the prose, or if the author had given me something deep to contemplate, I would have liked this part better.
Eva's situation is desperate, but I never felt it. Every time there's some sort of tension, it's resolved quickly. I was also never convinced that Eva Nine was truly hungry, thirsty, tired, dirty, or scared. Eva Nine seems to float above the surface of the world and rarely feels truly engaged, though she's always describing it to us. Similarly, the weird creatures she meets never felt fully alien. They look strange and each has its own cutesy speech mannerism, but other than that they feel human.
The Search for WondLa will likely appeal to Middle Grade readers, its target audience, but maybe not to older readers who would like a more solid feeling world, more beauty in the writing style, and something to think about. The story ends on a major cliffhanger that will thrill those who've enjoyed the book, but I decided that I didn't care enough to purchase the sequel.
I listened to the audiobook version which was produced by Simon & Schuster and read by actress Teri Hatcher. This is Hatcher's first audiobook experience (at least the first available on Audible) and she does a nice job, but I had to speed it up quite a bit because her delivery is slow (or maybe the book was just boring).
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I liked the content of the book but disliked the narrator. She reads the book so slowly and child like. I found it irritating to listen to. It was like she was reading to a child she thinks is incredibly unintelligent.
"fascinating multi-platform book"
Tony DiTerlizzi, author of the Spiderwick Chronicles, has created wonderful illustrations to highlight his richly imagined world. Each chapter begins with a double-page illustration that captured my interest. I actually listened to this as an audiobook, but each night found myself pouring over the illustrations in the book. In some places, I found the text did not provide quite enough description, as it assumed readers were also looking at the illustrations.
Teri Hatcher's narration captured the voice of Eva perfectly, combining an annoying Tween girl's attitude with her mother's restrictions, with her wonder and fear as she explored this new world. DiTerlizzi has also created an interactive visual map which you access online through WondLaVision. This intrigues some students, but I found it hard to break away from my reading habits, bring the book to the computer, and explore this world.
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my original struggle was to get into the book in the first hour or so after that the story really did take a turn for the interesting
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Pretty easy to understand even though the lore seems complicated but it isn't. Great character development while they are all likeable. Very interesting and immersive lore. Plots were terrific, not boring at all. Overall an awesome and interesting book, and this is coming from someone who is very picky about novels, I can't think of anything bad about this book.
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As credit unions budget for 2011, many financial managers are searching for revenue sources, as traditional money makers like consumer loans and investments still aren't performing to historical norms. Business services and innovation may be the answer.
WASHINGTON -- Even when companies start hiring again, it will be some time before there is a serious dent in the unemployment rate, former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan told attendees of CUNA's Governmental Affairs Conference.
WASHINGTON - Former presidential adviser David Gergen told attendees at CUNA's Governmental Action Conference today that many of the nation's chronic problems aren't being solved because both parties aren't showing enough mettle, leadership and courage.


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"Nashville" actor Charles Eston (Deacon Claybourne) tells Y108's Jimmy and Monty that his Pittsburgh roots are truly Black and Gold:
"I was born and raised there in Allegheny General, and I grew up in Carnegie, lived there in Greentree", says Charles. And my father, after my parents divorced, …. man, I was a very fortunate kid because his business partner was the great Steelers center Ray Mansfield, the ol 'Ranger'. I got to sort of hang out with those Super Bowl Steelers when I was a little kid."
"That was the first thing that made me feel special on any level was hanging out with Rocky Bleier, and my buddy Andy Russell… and that's why Steeler Nation is so powerful everywhere you go. I wear my Steeler cap all over Nashville and I get a lot of trouble for it 'cause they love their Titans. But, I'm not changing."
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What is Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (ghb)?Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is a chemical found in the brain and other areas of the body. It can also be made in a laboratory.
GHB used to be available as a dietary supplement in the U.S., but it was taken off the market in 1990 because of safety concerns. GHB and two closely related chemicals, gamma butyrolactone (GBL) and butanediol (BD), were linked to 3 deaths and 122 serious side effects. Nevertheless, secret production and sales of GHB continued, often on the Internet. Continued interest in GHB might have been fueled by GHB's reputation as a "date rape" drug. Under the Date-Rape Drug Prohibition Act of 2000, regulation tightened. GHB was classified as a Schedule I controlled substance, like heroin. It is now illegal for Americans to produce, sell, or possess GHB except for medical use. A prescription form of GHB remains available, but the only legal access to this drug is through a physician or other healthcare provider who is licensed to prescribe medications.
GHB is used for weight loss, muscle building, and relief of some fibromyalgia symptoms including pain, fatigue, and sleep problems. It is also used as an alternative to the dietary supplement L-tryptophan for promoting relaxation and sleepiness. People who are addicted to alcohol or narcotic drugs sometimes use GHB to help them manage withdrawal symptoms. It is also used to cause sexual arousal.
The prescription form of GHB has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of narcolepsy, a sleep disorder caused by the brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles. People with narcolepsy experience irresistible bouts of daytime sleep. They can also experience muscle control problems, paralysis, and hallucinations. GHB is available under the generic name sodium oxybate and trade name Xyrem (Orphan Medical) for the treatment of paralysis associated with narcolepsy. It is a Schedule III Controlled Substance, which means extra paperwork is necessary when this drug is prescribed, and prescriptions for this drug receive special scrutiny from regulators.
Health care providers use GHB intravenously to numb pain and reduce pressure inside the head after a head injury.
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Think mobile messaging services like Whatsapp are killing SMS? Think again.
In fact, the use of location-based SMSes to deliver relevant ads will see mobile messaging ad revenue hit US$7.14-billion by 2017.
According to UK-based tech analysis company Juniper Research, targeted SMSes have significant benefits for anyone looking to push their brand. While they may lack the rich media content of other advertising formats, they are very familiar to consumers and have a much higher chance of being opened, even if unsolicited. SMS ads are also a low-cost option for those seeking large reach; in the UK, for example, a bundle of 1 000 text messages costs around £0.05 (8¢) per message, falling to around £0.03 (5¢) for larger bundles.
That said, consumers can react negatively to this kind of targeted advertising. That's why the campaigns that work best are the ones that people have to opt in to. Juniper research reckons these types of schemes will become more common as operators attempt to look for revenue streams beyond voice and data but it is unlikely that they will become opt-out or compulsory.
According to Juniper research's Charlotte Miller, the effectiveness of SMS, combined with location-based ads is a particularly effective one:
Sending adverts using mobile messaging gives advertisers a simple, cheap and effective way of reaching consumers. Adding location technologies is an even more powerful proposition, particularly for transactional advertising as marketers can reach consumers who are near a location where they can purchase. Knowing that the recipients of an ad have actively asked to receive it and will in all likelihood open it is also particularly attractive.
Although SMS will drive the market, companies will have to include other forms of mobile adverts, such as those that direct consumers to mobile optimised sites or content, particularly given the highly promising mCommerce opportunity.
Mobile apps meanwhile offer valuable inventory for mobile ads and, according to Juniper Research, spend on in-app advertising will increase rapidly over the next few years.
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DURHAM — In seven games in the month of March, none against teams that are still playing, the University of New Hampshire men's hockey team has managed to scrape out just two wins.
The Wildcats have been idle since March 17, the day they dropped the deciding game of their best-of-three Hockey East quarterfinals series at Providence College.
Yet, on the eve of their return to the NCAA tournament after a one-year hiatus, the consensus is that no major changes are needed. A little tweaking and tightening, and they're good to go.
"I don't think anyone felt we played that bad," said sophomore defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk. "I don't think we need to make any changes or press the panic button."
The second-seeded Wildcats (19-11-7) may be limping into their NCAA regional semifinal against Denver, slated for Friday (8 p.m.) at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester. But if this layoff, now in its ninth day, has eroded anything, it's not their confidence."Maybe we're flying under the radar here," said UNH coach Dick Umile, "but the fact of the matter is, we're a team that's capable of winning this thing."
Winning "this thing" — something the 'Cats have never done in their history — starts by beating third-seeded Denver (20-13-5), a team not unlike them. DU has a skilled, deep group of forwards, an ability to make opponents pay in transition and a regular season that's had as many peaks and valleys as the part of the country it calls home.
So, what do the Wildcats have to do to advance? It's the annual question. Stay true to their attacking style or devote more energies to avoiding mistakes, ones that at this time of year get magnified like something in a lab?
"As defensemen, we've got to focus on moving the puck quick and not trying to do too much with it," said van Riemsdyk. "Just get things going from the back end and let the forwards go from there."
The UNH-Denver winner will play in the regional final on Saturday night against top-seeded UMass-Lowell (26-10-2) or No. 4 Wisconsin (22-12-7). Those teams meet in the early regional semifinal (4:30 p.m.).
This is the fifth time UNH is hosting an NCAA regional in Manchester, and the program has experienced just about every type of emotion short of pushing through to the Frozen Four. It lost its first game in both 2004 and '07 (against Michigan and Miami, respectively), and advanced to the regional final before losing in 2009 and '11 (to Boston University and Notre Dame, respectively).
The Wildcats are trying to reach a Frozen Four for the first time since 2003, when they lost to Minnesota in the national championship game in Buffalo, N.Y.
Umile, whose team sat out the NCAAs for the first time in more than a decade last year, stressed that the NCAAs are being treated as a new season.
No matter that, since ascending to the No. 1 ranking in early December, his team is just 8-9-5. He's seen how quickly fortunes can change when the NCAA puck is dropped. How struggling teams can catch fire, and vice-versa.
"We'll remind them of the importance of the little things, paying attention to detail," said Umile. "You can't have lapses in the NCAA tournament."
"It's doing all the little things right," said senior forward Scott Pavelski. "In the regular season you have a chance to make those mistakes and learn and build off it. Now you don't have that chance."Only 16 teams still have chance heading into the weekend. The Wildcats, arriving at their Queen City home-away-from-home on a 3-5-5 stretch, are one of them. And they don't plan to change much, even with the stakes raised and their margin for error nil."You get a pretty good feeling for it in the Hockey East playoffs," said Pavelski. "Now it's even better — the 16 best teams in the country and everyone wants to win."
"We're in a new season now," said Umile. "We're going to try to put some consistency together and play well right now. It's about right now."


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Legislature Completes On-time Budget; Winner Calls For Permanent Budget Reform
Albany, N.Y. -- As the State Legislaturefinished its work today on the first on-time state budget since 1984, State Senator George H. Winner, Jr. (R-C, Elmira), who was one of 10 state legislators appointed to the Legislature's Joint Conference Committee on Budget Reform in 2004, said that the Legislature's next order of business should be to move ahead with a budget reform agreement reached bylastyear'sconference committeeto guarantee that a state budget is in place on time, every year.
"This year's on-time budget will be a credit to every citizen who expressed outrage at the Legislature's inability to get a budget done by the deadline. The public's anger fueled this year's urgency," said Winner. "Now we need to move forward on permanent, guaranteed budget reform in New York State."
Winner said that the Legislature needs to get back to work on a budget reform agreement first reached in 2004. He predicted that it would remain a prominent topic of discussion throughout the remaining months of the legislative session.
"We're doing the job this year, but we still need to set an on-time tradition in stone for future years," Winner said.
Last May, both houses of the Legislature gave first approval to an amendment to the State Constitution that would implement a series of budget reforms including the automatic enactment of what's commonly known as a "contingency budget" if legislators fail to meet the annual budget adoption deadline. The contingency budget would continue the previous year's budget into the new fiscal year. Amending the state constitution in this way requires legislative approval again in 2005, followed by statewide voter approval this November.
Winner said that the Legislature should give second approval to the constitutional amendment right away. He highlighted the contingency budget provision as a priority throughout last year's joint conference committee process, which took place over the course of several weeks in March.
"The contingency budget is the key. This is the provision that imposes a hard-and-fast consequence for being late and guarantees that every future state budget will be adopted on time. The contingency budget should remain an overriding goal for this Legislature," said Winner.
Additional highlights of last year's agreed-upon budget reform legislation included:
> changing the start of state fiscal year from April 1 to May 1;
> requiring an earlier submission, by January 15th (February 1st for a newly elected governor), of the governor's annual budget proposal and shortening the amendment period from 30 days to 21 days to allow additional time for legislative review;
> requiring all state agency budget submissions to be made public prior to submission of the governor's proposed budget;
> requiring a three-year projection by the governor of the financial impact of any budget changes;
> requiring the creation of two reserve funds, one equalling three percent of the state's general fund and another three percent of state funds, to provide funds for school aid payments, and to cushion against unexpected economic downturns, revenue shortfalls and natural disasters;
> requiring discussions between the governor and the Legislature on forecasts of tax revenues, Medicaid disbursements, school aid disbursements and public assistance caseloads to begin on or before December 5th of each year;
> requiring the governor to include a two-year appropriation for aid to education in the executive budget proposal; and
> creating an Independent Budget Office (IBO) to provide the Legislature with detailed information related to the budgetary process including annual economic and revenue forecasts, a three- year fiscal outlook, quarterly reports on state revenues, and fiscal impact statements on proposed legislation. All reports of the IBO would be made available to the public.


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Janine Jurkowski Receives the Tom Bruce Award of Honor
SPH associate professor, Janine Jurkowski was awarded the Tom Bruce Award of Honor by the Community-Based Public Health Caucus (CBPH), which is affiliated with the American Public Health Association (APHA).
Michelle Cravetz Earns the Public Health Nurse Creative Achievement Award
Doctoral student, Michelle Cravetz was awarded the Public Health Nurse Creative Achievement Award from the American Public Health Association (APHA) on October 30th, at the APHA's 140th Annual Meeting.
SPH Alumna recognized as a Nurse of the Year in Pediatrics
Mary Lou Oliver, RN, BSN, M.S., alumna of the School of Public Health recently recieved recognition as Nurse of the Year in Pediatrics from the March of Dimes Georgia for her outstanding work in the expansion of Scoliosis Screening Programs.
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GAINESVILLE - Runaway bride Jennifer Wilbanks apologized Thursday for her three-day flight that came just before her scheduled wedding last week, saying "I was simply running away from myself."
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"At this time I cannot fully explain what happened to me last week. I had a host of compelling issues that seemed out of control," Wilbanks said in the statement read by her father's pastor, the Rev. Tom Smiley.
In the statement, the 32-year-old Wilbanks said her disappearance, which touched off an extensive search for her, was not in response to her wedding. She vanished from her home in nearby Duluth without a clue that she had fled, four days before her scheduled 600-guest wedding.
As it turned out, she had taken a bus to Las Vegas and then Albuquerque, N.M., where she called authorities with a story about having been abducted. She later broke down and admitted she made up that story.
"Please let me assure you that running away had nothing to do with cold feet or anything to do with leaving John. ... I could not wait to be called Mrs. John Mason," she said.
A member of the media holds a copy of Jennifer Wilbanks prepared statement as the Rev. Tom Smiley, Jennifer Wilbanks' family pastor, reads the document at Lakewood Baptist Church in Gainesville Thursday.
"In my mind, it was never about timing, however unfortunate," she said. "I was simply running away from myself and certain fears in my life."
Smiley, who has been counseling Wilbanks, said she "poured her heart and her soul into this statement. These are her words and these are her feelings."
Wilbanks has been in seclusion with her family since her return to Georgia late Saturday. Smiley said Wilbanks started receiving professional help for her problems this week and has been in no condition to speak.
Wilbanks' fiance, John Mason, has said Wilbanks has been struggling over the exact wording of her prepared statement.
The Rev. Tom Smiley, Jennifer Wilbanks' family pastor, pauses as he reads Wilbanks' prepared statement at the news conference.
"I am truly sorry for the trouble I caused, and I offer my deep and sincerest apology," Wilbanks said in the statement. She asked for the forgiveness of her fiance, their families, friends, churches and communities "and any others I may have offended unintentionally."
Wilbanks' statement did not address the cost of the search for her. Duluth Mayor Shirley Lasseter had wanted Wilbanks to promise in her statement to repay the city's share of $40,000 to $60,000. Lasseter also wanted her to commit to perform community service in the town.
The city is considering a lawsuit to recoup the cost of the search, while Gwinnett County District Attorney Danny Porter is investigating possible criminal charges against Wilbanks for falsely reporting a crime.
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Video: Bleak news for 300 staff as HMV's Irish division enters receivership
THE prospects for 300 jobs at music retailer HMV appeared bleak last night after a receiver was appointed to the Irish arm of the operation.
David Carson of Deloitte was appointed receiver of HMV Ireland by the company's directors and its banks.
He will examine the viability of the company and its cost structure, including the cost of rental properties, a statement from Deloitte said.
The shops, which were closed yesterday, will remain closed throughout this process. Deloitte said all efforts would be made to secure a purchaser for the stores.
All staff are now on temporary lay-off pending any potential sale. However, it is understood, should any buyer emerge, it would be up to the purchaser if the staff are kept on.
HMV has 16 shops in the Republic, employing 300 people, and 10 in Northern Ireland.
Last night staff at two of HMV's outlets in Limerick city staged a sit-in.
Fourteen staff were sitting in the Cruises Street outlet, while a similar number were at the Crescent Shopping Centre branch. They are looking for assurances that all of their wages will be paid in full.
There were indications that the financial problems at HMV Ireland were worse than HMV in the UK, which admitted defeat on Tuesday after more than 90 years in business, suspending trading in its shares and calling in administrators to try to salvage any viable parts of the business.
Business experts said the fact that a receiver had been appointed in Ireland, rather than an examiner, meant that the banks owed money were concerned about getting their loans back.
An examiner is usually appointed when a business is viable, with the examiner acting to protect jobs and secure the future of the business.
Leading retail union Mandate said it believed the staff were largely unorganised and it had less than 20 union members in the Irish operation.
HMV was the last big retail chain selling recorded music in Britain, and employs more than 4,000 people working in 238 stores, with the shops in the UK still open for the time being.
It is understood the Irish firm will be sold separately to the UK company should any approaches come from potential buyers.
A spokesman for Deloitte last night said it was too early to say if there had been any interest displayed in buying the firm.
The receiver was appointed by a consortium of banks; however, this followed a request from the board of directors of the Irish firm.
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Using a unique set of data drawn from the US census, statistics, city directories, and other sources, the author looks at the differences between men and women in the US labour force. She shows that the `gender gap' in income and job level that has existed throughout history cannot be explained simply as a matter of sex discrimination, nor as a result of inherent structural phenomena in the employment market.
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Redwood Hill Farm Crottin bigger, softer
Published 3:12 pm, Friday, January 11, 2013
Pity that poor little goat cheese as it leaves the creamery and heads for a shop.
Under the producer's care, the cheese is coddled and fussed over like a baby in a bassinet. Then it's packed off in a jostling truck to a warehouse, where conditions are inevitably a little too hot or too cold, too damp or too dry. Finally, a retailer sends for it and, after another bumpy ride, our cheese is nestled in the shop's coffin case, the open-topped, reach-in cooler, where it is buffeted by blasts of cold air.
Is it any wonder that many delicate bloomy-rind goat cheeses do not reach the consumer in great condition?
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Last year, Sebastopol's Redwood Hill Farm introduced a 5-ounce version of its 3-ounce Crottin, in hopes that the larger cheese could withstand these insults better.
The small goat Crottin can become as hard as a rock in the wind tunnel of a retail case. Many people, especially French customers, enjoy it that way, grated on a salad or over pasta. But Americans tend to prefer creamier cheese, says Jennifer Bice, Redwood Hill's proprietor.
The 5-ounce cheese has its own name, Terra, and it does indeed mature differently and remain moister than the Crottin. Both cheeses start with the same curd, the only difference being the size of the draining mold. Terra requires a little longer draining and drying time and, curiously, a higher percentage of salt. But otherwise, these two cheeses are twins.
"We feel like the larger cheese ripens a little more desirably and into a more complex flavor," Bice says.
My experience with Terra confirms this. Wrapped in coated cheese paper, the cheese felt slightly squishy when probed, a sign that it was ripening and softening from the outside in. The wrinkly rind was in good condition, not separating from the paste.
Just underneath that edible exterior, the cheese was creamy and aromatic, redolent of mushrooms and cream cheese. As expected, the core was firmer and flakier. This type of cheese never becomes runny, but I like to sense that the development is ongoing, not stalled.
For my taste, Terra was properly salted and, for the style, relatively light on the tongue. Cut it in quarters and serve with an escarole and radicchio salad. A dry Sauvignon Blanc or Sancerre would complement it.
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Next up: Grain d'Orge, a washed-rind cheese from France.
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Connecting Home Top Priority At the Digital Life Conference6 Oct, 2007 By: Anne Sherber
NEW YORK — Content providers may still have unresolved concerns about digital rights management. But at the fourth annual Digital Life consumer technology exposition, hardware manufacturers and consumers were marching full-speed ahead toward connectivity and interoperability.
While announcing Gateway's new all-in-one computer, the Gateway One, Bob Davidson, the company's SVP of global retail sales, said, "It is designed to become the hub of the digital home."
That same interoperability was at the center of one of the show's keynote addresses, delivered by Microsoft's Joe Belfiore, corporate VP, entertainment and devices, eHome division. Belfiore demonstrated the new extenders for the Windows Media Center, which enabled all the pictures, movies, music, live and recorded television and online entertainment stored on one computer to be seamlessly available to all of the playback devices in the home.
Consumers are averse to complexity, Belfiore noted. At the same time, he said, it is time for the computer to get to know the television.
"These are two things that people spend a lot of time with that are, for the most part, disconnected," he said.
During a second keynote address, Hewlett-Packard's Phil McKinney, VP and chief technology officer, personal systems group, discussed the future of digital entertainment.
"Digital living room technology is still hard to use," he said. HP's challenge is to "plug into the digital ecosystem" and let consumers enjoy their media in simple and fun ways.
Among the products that McKinney demonstrated was a home server, expandable to 4TB of memory, from which consumers will be able to manage their digital content. HP showcased its newly released Blackbird 002, a high-performance desktop and laptop PC created specifically for gaming.
Quartics and CinemaNow announced a pact to provide on-demand access to online programming using Quartics' PC2TV technology. The technology will let CinemaNow users access an online library of more than 10,000 movies, TV shows and music videos on their TV sets. Quartics' PC2TV technology enables wireless streaming of high-def 1080 x 720p content from a PC to a TV without buffering.
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Situated in the center of the exclusive Seven Mile Beach, The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman is a 144-acre, 365 guest room and suite haven just waiting to be explored. A 9-hole golf course designed by the Shark himself, Greg Norman, the first La Prairie Spa in the Caribbean, a a tennis center designed by Nick Bollettieri and five world-class restaurants including two by Eric Ripert of New York's famous Le Bernardin all combine to set new standards of luxury in the Caribbean and beyond.
Beachfront, Children's Activities, Concierge, Conference Rooms, Business Center, Fitness Center/Health Club, Gift Shop, 9-Hole Golf Course (Opening June 1, 2006), Ice Machines, Internet Service, Laundry Service, Meeting Room, Parking Facility, Two Pools, Poolside Beverage Service, Poolside Grill, Poolside Meal Service, Whirlpool/Jacuzzi, Restaurants, Safe Deposit Boxes (In-Room), Spa, Sundries Shop, Tennis Court, Tennis Instructor, Beach and Pool Umbrellas, Valet Service, Watersports (Non-Motorized), Wedding Site, Wedding Coordinator.
* denotes activities/services available for an additional cost. Amenities and inclusions are subject to change at any time.
Room Categories and Descriptions
Room amenities include private terraces and two Ritz-Carlton signature robes, fully stocked refreshment cabinet, sitting area, cable TV w/ pay-per-view movie channels, clock-radio, digital in-room safe, three direct-dial telephones, individually controlled air conditioning and ceiling fan, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, umbrella and large marble bathroom with dressing area.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. During holidays, the maximum occupancy is 3 guests per room.
Requests for a specific bedding arrangement or room location are fulfilled by the hotel based on availability.
Children's Policy: Children under 12 years of age are complimentary in their parent's room, when utilizing existing bedding.
Resortview - One king bed and one twin loveseat sofa sleeper or two queen beds. Guestroom with 75 square feet of private terrace offering views of the waterway which flows into the North Sound. 480 sq ft.
Gardenview - One king bed and one twin loveseat sofa sleeper or two queen beds. Guestroom with 75 square feet of private terrace offering views of the waterway which flows into the North Sound. 480 sq ft.
Oceanfront - One king bed and one twin loveseat sofa sleeper or two queen beds. Guestroom with 75 square feet of private terrace offering ocean views. 480 sq ft.
Blue Tip Club Suite - Suite with two 75 square feet terraces, one and one half baths and parlor with French doors separating the bedroom with waterway and/or golf views. 960 sq ft.
Club Resortview - One king bed with a twin loveseat sofa sleeper or two queen beds. Located in the Ritz-Carlton Club, with private access, club guests enjoy the services of a personal concierge and all exclusive Club Lounge--accessible by elevator key only, with five complimentary food presentations daily. This is a guestroom with private terrace offering views of the Waterway which flows into the North Sound.
Club Oceanfront - One king bed with a twin loveseat sofa sleeper or two queen beds. Located in the Ritz-Carlton Club. This is a guestroom with private terrace offering views of Seven Mile Beach and the Caribbean.
Harbour Suite - One king bed. Large, full parlor and bedroom, one and one-half marble bathrooms and resort views. 960 sq ft / 89 sq m.
Restaurants and Bars
The Ritz-Carlton offers the following restaurants:
Blue by Eric Ripert - Indisputably, Grand Cayman's premier restaurant. Blue by Eric Ripert is where both guests and Caymanians come to be beguiled by true epicurean artistry in the grand tradition of Le Bernardin. Open Tuesday through Thursday: 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday through Saturday: 6 to 10 p.m.
Periwinkle - Whimsy and fun embody the essence of Periwinkle. With its breezy terrace and tranquil lagoon views, Periwinkle celebrates the pleasures of simply prepared seafood, homemade pasta, pizza, and quintessential Mediterranean freshness in this al fresco grill overlooking the resorts winding waterways. Enjoy nightly family friendly movies shown on the big screen under the starry sky. Open: Lunch & Dinner daily from 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Seven - Named for the famous beach right outside its door, Seven blends casual Ritz-Carlton elegance with a dash of Caribbean flair. Savor a delicious breakfast in the light filled dining room or on the terrace overlooking Seven Mile Beach and Caribbean Sea. In the evening, revel in the Caribbean's ultimate steak experience. Open daily for Breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m., Dinner service from 6 to 10 p.m. and Sunday Brunch from 12 to 3 p.m.
Taikun - Taikun fuses the finest grade of sushi with authentic ingredients, sophisticated presentation and legendary Ritz-Carlton service. From traditional makis to the freshest sashimi to savory tempura rolls, Taikun delivers an experience worthy of its name, an ancient Japanese term of respect from which the English 'tycoon' was derived. One of the hallmarks of the Taikun experience is real wasabi grated tableside. The Taikun staff grates the rhizome against sharkskin in the traditional Asian fashion, ensuring the delicate wasabi root touches only organic materials. Open: Daily from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday & Saturday from 6 p.m. to midnight; Closed Tuesdays.
Silver Palm - Immerse yourself in Caribbean elegance in the lounge named for the Cayman Islands' national tree, the silver thatch palm. The lounge features soaring arched windows and a view of waterways and fairways punctuated with lush tropical blooms. Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 12 a.m. Afternoon Tea available Thursday through Sunday between 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations required for afternoon tea.
Bar Jack - Named for the silvery reef fish so plentiful offshore, Bar Jack is Cayman's best sunset vantage point, poised right at the widest stretch of Seven Mile Beach. During the day and into the evening, dine on Caribbean favorites from the Chef's grill, then watch the sunset with a well deserved cocktail. Open daily: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Room service is also available.
Children's Program
Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ambassadors of the Environment introduces children to the natural wonders and rich cultural traditions of the Cayman Islands. The islands' ecological resources are a natural classroom and living laboratory in which families embark on eco-adventures. Through exploration and active study, Ambassadors have meaningful experiences that imbue them with a deep appreciation and respect for nature as well as an understanding of how to live more environmentally responsibly back home.
Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ambassadors of the Environment offers 25 exciting three-hour programs each week. The Ambassadors Heritage House serves as an example of green building as well as a showcase of traditional Caymanian culture.
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Skip to comments.Residents Warned Not to Speak with US Snoops (More obama jihad)
Posted on 11/26/2009 5:46:58 AM PST by Tigen
(IsraelNN.com) Veteran settler and ex-MK Elyakim Haetzni warns Judea/Samaria towns against divulging construction information to Obamas roving representatives.
Emissaries of the Obama Administration have been traveling around Judea and Samaria in recent weeks, asking residents about construction in their towns and passing the information back to Washington.
(Excerpt) Read more at israelnationalnews.com ...
Must you ask, at this late date?
I believe Modern American Jews have a generations long Stockholm syndrome that compels them to embrace secular power as a misguided defensive tact. They feel that upsetting the status quo holds the greatest risk so they vote as their elders have before them.
This Freudian nightmare of weakness can easily lead to deceit and heartbreak. That is why I admire the JDL and Zionism for standing up to true threats that harm the Children of Israel.
Well said and, I might add, much better said.
As an American Jew you have my permission to tell Obozo's thugs to stick it where the Sun don't shine. We can't stand him here, either.
They should beat up a few of these "diplomats". that will surely create an international incident which will give this "snooping" the wider media attention it deserves to embarrass the Obama Muslim thugs.
Shadows and the lining of his suit coat.
As an American I sincerely apologize for this incursion into your land by agents of our current Presidental Office-holder. We feel as bad about this maligned political snooping as you do.
One American of many
Tainan, you've expressed my sentiments exactly. We Americans need to make our beliefs known to the Israeli's....and I hope they are hearing us.
Have you or anyone heard of obama knowing how to shoot a gun?
Dear Isreal
Tell your fellow American Jews they F'd up in 2008 when majority of them voted for Obama. If they do that again in 2012, Isreal is on her own. If American Jews don't give a damn about Isreal, why should Americans die for their homeland?
America First
islamist. Who do you think?
Thanks for the ping!
They haven't been shy about it.
It seems like fear and history are the motivating factors, so what you say makes sense.
That is why I admire the JDL and Zionism for standing up to true threats that harm the Children of Israel
I agree. They obviously overcame cultural reticence and fear and now see the enemy in a clear light: no illusions about mulitcultural solidarity. You can't sleep with wolves.
I have no grudge against a guy like Rahm Emmanuel serving in the IDF - if you are in Israel, it's the right thing to do.
What I don't understand is his gig coming back to the U.S. - did he get scared? Was it too real, having to be on pins everyday, ready to rock and roll when Hamas fires a mortar?
Strange guy.
Now the people who live in the Golan, Kiryat Shimona, places like that....they gotta be strong. It's a good thing, instead of operating from weakness, you know they are physically and spiritually strong now.
Would that more found that strength.
Suspenders bump.
Consistent with the weight loss/skinny articles of late.
Comrade barack hussein, Soldier of Allah, has some consuming problems.
He knows he's just a tourist. As a tourist he is under no obligation to support his country of residence let alone show allegince to their flag.
"Hey! Whose side is our president on anyway?"
If that was a real question and not a rhetorical one, dear leader is on the side of his owners, the elite of the New World Order.
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