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This month, the nation's leading youth service organization, the Boy Scouts
of America, recognizes National Philanthropy Day by honoring those who dedicate
countless hours of service to the nation and encouraging all Americans to live
the BSA's slogan to "Do a Good Turn Daily."
National Philanthropy Day, celebrated on Nov. 15, is a 20-year-old celebration
across hundreds of communities that recognizes the ways philanthropy has positively
affected the world. National Philanthropy Day is celebrated by government leaders,
businesses, and individuals who wish to honor all the contributions made by those
who practice philanthropy on a regular basis.
The BSA continues its recognition of National Philanthropy Day throughout the
month of November. "The Scout Oath encourages Scouts to 'help other people at
all times,'" said Roy L. Williams, Chief Scout Executive, BSA. "That is what we
strive to do every day - foster a sense of good will toward others. We are proud
to recognize National Philanthropy Day in November, and throughout the year, by
honoring those who are committed to service and by urging Scouts and Americans
to continue to give back to their communities."
Each month, BSA councils across the United States serve Americans through the
Good Turn for America (GTFA) initiative, which encourages Scouts to Do a Good
Turn Daily through a variety of community service projects. Since its inception
in 2004, GTFA has generated more than 1.8 million hours of service. The GTFA
initiative is a BSA collaboration with The Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity,
the American Red Cross, and thousands of other community organizations. The
initiative focuses the power of volunteerism on the important community issues
of hunger, shelter, and health.
One example of Scouts honoring National Philanthropy Day and "doing a Good
Turn for America" is the city of Cleveland's third installment of the Yard
Charge community cleanup project. On Nov. 3, approximately 3,000 Scouts and
Scout leaders from more than 200 Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, and
Venturing crews across Cuyahoga County participated in the event, demonstrating
the Scout Law by being helpful, friendly, courteous, and kind to their community
neighbors. The Scouts raked an estimated 34 tons of leaves in nearly 1,000
yards of low-income senior citizens. This annual service project is part of an
ongoing partnership between the BSA's Greater Cleveland Council and the city of
Cleveland's Department of Elder Services Chore Program.
"We believe the GTFA initiative will continue to serve as a catalyst for
service leadership and positively impact the areas where communities need it
most," said Williams.
Since its inception, the BSA has trained young people in citizenship, service,
and leadership to better serve America's communities and families through its
quality, values-based program. In the past 95 years, nearly 110 million members
of Scouting have provided countless hours of service. The more than 1.7 million
Eagle Scouts alone have provided an estimated 36 million hours of service
through their Eagle projects. Good Turn for America aims to make a substantial
positive impact on the nation by providing millions of volunteer hours to
benefit those in need. More information about service and philanthropic
leadership is available from the BSA at www.GoodTurnForAmerica.org.
National Philanthropy Day is registered by the Patent and Trademark Office
of the U.S. Department of Commerce and is coordinated by the Association of
Fundraising Professionals.
Serving nearly 4.9 million young people between 7 and 20 years of age with
more than 300 councils throughout the United States and its territories, the
Boy Scouts of America is the nation's foremost youth program of character
development and values-based leadership training.


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determination to offer a car and engine combination for every possible
eventuality is demonstrated by another Q7 model, the 4.2 TDi.
its V8 engine belting out 321bhp and 561lb ft of torque, it's a powerful
machine capable of 0-62mph in 6.4 seconds and a top speed of 146mph.
with careful use of the engine, it could return 25.4mpg combined
rest of the 4.2 TDi is standard Q7 fare, albeit loaded up with luxury kit as
prices yet, but the wraps come off at Geneva tomorrow and the Q7 4.2 TDi
reaches the first UK customers in June.
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Absolutely noting restarts the 7 1/2 years reportable periord!... If those collections approaching 7 years? give Credit Bureaus a call to see if they are willing to do a "Early Exclusion", you might have to call back few times and or ask for a supervisor, some front line CSR honestly might not know what you are talking about. TransUnion is pretty easy, it generally willing to remove it 6 months early if you request it, Equifax usualy 3 months, Experian most likely would be a fat NO, however Ex might remove it 6 years and 9 months on their own.
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Completely shambolic! Staff are more interested in messing about loudly in the kitchen than serving you. When they do finally notice you've been waiting for them to take Ur order for 10minutes they rudely see to you. Not that what you get is what you asked for of course! They mumble that you'll have a maximum 20minute wait time then leave you there for 40 minutes instead. Then when pulled up on the long wait suddenly our order turns up straight away! Why? Because it's been sitting on the side for the last 15mins! So all in all only go here if you fancy cold pizza from rude fools who didn't even get the order right! (wrong toppings! wrong size!). If u want the hut choose cheam!


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Bennett, father of 10, is pulled into the fray. As the danger escalates, he is hit with devastating news: after fighting for many years, his wife has succumbed to a terrible disease. As New York descends into chaos, he has lost the great love of his life, faces raising his heartbroken children alone, and must somehow rescue 34 hostages.
Day after day, Bennett confronts the most ruthless man he has ever dealt with, a man who kills without hesitation and counters everything the NYPD and FBI throw at him with impunity. As the entire world watches, and the tensions builds to a searing heat, Bennett has to find a way out or face responsibility for the greatest debacle in history.
©2007 James Patterson. All Rights Reserved; (P)2007 Hachette Audio
"Patterson at his best, again!"
Concerts again Patterson puts together the warmth of the family man, Mike, and the intrigue of a detectives life.
"Excellent Book"
This is another Michael Bennett book...I love those. The way the family is involved throughout and alway a good mystery.
"Great book!"
We tend to get these for our long trips. Recently we drove to Georgia from Texas and enjoyed this book very much. Intrigue, suspense, and good narration are all that this Audible book provides. Enjoy as we did!
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Asia-Pacific leaders have agreed to abandon any concrete goals for next month's Copenhagen summit on climate change, settling instead for broad statements of principle, Stephen Harper confirmed Sunday.
At the conclusion of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation forum, the Prime Minister said that December's meeting would not generate any specific targets among nations for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions.
"There are obviously significant areas of disagreement," he told reporters at the conclusion of the summit.
But "a broader political agreement is still achievable at Copenhagen, and that's what everybody's aiming for at this point."
APEC leaders adopted a cup-partly-full (or mostly-empty) approach to a Copenhagen accord at an improvised breakfast Sunday morning, hosted by Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.
Danish Prime Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen, who will be chairing next month's conference, flew all night to make the breakfast, at which he proposed that all nations sign on to a "politically binding" agreement to reduce emissions, without getting into specifics about national targets.
A more detailed accord would be left to a second meeting next year in Mexico City.
American President Barack Obama concurred with the approach, saying that leaders must not let the "perfect be the enemy of the good."
Mr. Harper said the problem is that the climate change treaty has become bogged down in endless negotiations.
"The document that the various countries have been negotiating contains some thousands - I think it's something like 3000 - bracketed pieces of text," he explained.
"We probably need to get our negotiators out of this morass of hundreds of pages and thousands of brackets of text and into looking at the big picture and coming to some agreement on some big-picture items."
While those concerned about global warming will be disheartened by the absence of binding commitments, others will take heart that whatever gets signed at Copenhagen will probably be accepted by major developing nations, who have said their economies cannot be straightjacketed by agreements that only more developed nations can afford.
The deferral of a Kyoto-like accord in Copenhagen is a victory for Mr. Harper, who maintains that no meaningful agreement is possible unless all nations agree to participate.
To do otherwise, he argues, would impair Canada's economy without providing any meaningful reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Assuming that China and India, especially, sign something, anything at Copenhagen, the Prime Minister's everyone-or-no-one approach will be vindicated.
All will be in, though no one will be able to say what "in" means.
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part of the reason that I don't like buying CDs at $15 is that I know that they are so cheap to make. I really feel like I'm getting ripped off by the record companies.
Would you buy more CDs if the price dropped to $8 US retail?
Are CD prices too high? Does pricing constrict the amount of music you purchase and listen to? After reading the responses to last week's question, it seems appropriate to ask if you would buy more regular CDs if the price dropped substantially---let's say to around $8 US per disc at retail.
I say yes because, as much as I do prefer vinyl sonically to CDs, certain releases are not available on vinyl, leaving me with no other option. Furthermore, when I first started buying vinyl, one of my arguments to justify this to those on the digital side of the argument was that a CD simply does not sound seven dollars better then a record. Seven dollars worse is what I say. I remember at the beginning of the CD takeover that it was always said by all the major labels that CDs were more expensive because the technology wasn't perfected, but once more stuff was put out on CD, prices would go down. Being a musician, I know for a fact that records are now actually more expensive to make then CDs (at a little less then $1), yet we haven't seen CD prices go down a bit. So yeah, I'd say it's about time.
As the compact disc format has matured, the cost of producing a disc has dropped dramatically. However, retail pricing has remained relatively stable. Most compact disc replicators charge as little as 50 cents per CD, to their client, to manufacture a disc. Retail pricing is far too high considering the manufacturing to retail price ratio.
Mainly I buy Naxos CDs---and the price is not $8, but $5 or $6. That's what a good CD is worth. Five bucks. Incidentally, you can get big-label CDs for an average cost of around $8 from BMG or Columbia House record clubs.
Price in the USA is not such a big issue, elsewhere it sure the hell is...can you say gouge! But this is gonna sound like sacrelige but I have been cullng the Software collection with vigor, I mean really how many discs can you really listen to in one year....I sell them used to buy more neew stuff or i have donated them to my local PBS radio station This is an addicition at times.
If I could buy two CDs for the price I currently pay for one CD, seems logical to me that I'd buy twice as many. I have X $$$ to spend on music each week; I'll buy whatever I can with that money.
Remember the days when records cost $3-$5? I could get several at a time. I could buy one on a hunch, to see if I liked it. It was fun to explore. Now, even in todays money $12-$18 just seems too much to be free with.
Are you kidding? Take the DVD example. One of the most attractive features of DVD is its relative affordability (in comparison to LD's). Just a great price to performance ratio. If CD's were to drop to $8 I would positively be buying a LOT more music.
Every once in a while I get a serious jones to buy music. This usually happens after I have read a couple of positive reviews, or a new album by a favorite artist arrives. If the cost of a CD was effectively halved from what I pay now (on average), I could exercise this jones a lot more often. Of course, storage becomes an issue . . .
About %50-60 of the CDs I currently own were purchased used for about $8 each. If new CDs were cheaper I would spend that money on new ones. Also, one reason I keep buying LPs is that I can take a chance on an album for only a few dollars. O' Yeah, and I'm supposed to say they sound better too. Any album that costs $1.50 sounds great to me.
The only CDs in my collection are from used dealers. I know this detracts from the musician's ability to earn a "living," but $14-$20 is an egregious amount to charge listeners. I would benefit from the lower price because I could experiment more with different genres. I would like to see the CD price in the $5 ballpark. Give the consumer a true bang for their buck!


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" Brand: Oxy / Subcategory: Treatment / Type: Acne Treatment / Texture: Gel / Skin type: for dry skin and for all types "
For most of my life, I have had really good skin. As a teenager, I was so lucky that I didn't suffer from skin problems, apart from some occasional breakout on my forehead every now and then.
Teen acne begins from the age of 12 or maybe younger in some cases.
It's acknowledged that hormones secreted at the beginning of puberty, stress and the type of diet you lead are accountable for how acne appears during the teen years. They stimulate the skin's oil glands, creating oily skin, which will make it more exposed to breakouts and pore blockages.
I have two boys aged 12 and 15 who both suffer from teen acne. They don't have very oily skin and they keep their skin clean by washing it with a special facial wash for teens so they don't have so many spots.
However, my eldest is very concerned about his looks (who wasn't at his age) as he gets some big red spots from every time to time, yet even though they are occasional he starts moaning about them, especially if they appear on his nose.
I always suggest leaving it on its own but my son is impatient and doesn't stop moaning about it, which I completely understand and I know how much it can affect his self-esteem.
== My finding ==
One day while I was shopping in the 99p store, I found the perfect solution for my son's acne problem. The product name is OXY emergency acne vanishing spot gel. I was so happy to find it and I was hoping that it would work for him, after all OXY is a very well -known facial brand.
== The appearance and the package ==
The solution came in a small, hard, cylinder plastic bottle with a push-up cap. The bottle contains only 15ml so it's easy to carry it around with you in your pocket or hand bag.
The solution is thick and to be honest it looks a little bit like hair gel. The colour of the gel is pearl white but when it dries it becomes transparent. The smell is not bad at all; as a matter of fact I liked the smell.
== How does it work? ==
Oxy has two methods that complement one other and makes Oxy all the more effective. First it fights the bacteria that caused the acne to appear in the first place along with any blemishes, allowing the healing process to start.
It's a medicated treatment so it has some medical components that help the gel become more effective. This gel has Phytic Acid, which is a natural product extracted from rice and works as anti-oxidant. This component works wonders on acnes, as it works as a gentle exfoliator by removing the dead and dry skin and tightened pores reducing the chance of the acne to come again. It also has another very active ingredient which is Salicylic Acid. Oxy emergency acne vanishing spot gel has 1% of this special ingredient which can help clear pores from dirt that clogged into skin. It's safe and effective as well.
== My opinion ==
I bought OXY emergency acne vanishing spot gel for my eldest son who suffers from occasional pimple outbursts, however I do use it from time to time when I have some spots that I have every month on certain days. Some of my spots appear on my nose or between my eyebrows which I hate a lot, so I reach for Oxy's help.
Using the gel was so easy, just squirt a tiny amount of the gel and I really mean "small amounts" onto your finger and place the solution directly on the spot. Don't rub or massage it, just leave it. It will look hideous at the beginning but 10 minutes later the colour of the solution will change from pearl white to clear and eventually it will become drier and form a clear rubbery film on the spot which can be easily peeled.
My son had big acne the other day and he was so frustrated about it because it was on his nose and looked ridiculously red and enormous. I reached Oxy emergency acne vanishing spot gel and put some on the area, he didn't felt any irritation or itchiness. On the contrary, it worked like a coolant and stopped my kid from scratching the pimple.
A few minutes later, the inflammation was reduced and the redness was less obvious.
I reapplied Oxy for my son twice a day after washing his face and pat dry it. The spot looked less inflamed within a few hours and magically disappeared ( or nearly depending on the size of the acne) in the next day.
It was like antiseptic without inching or irritating your skin and because it was gel and dries like a thin and clear film, you will hardly notice it and you will be less likely to pick the spot, it does happen with lots of people especially the teens. My son has tanned skin and some stubborn spots leave marks on his skin. Fortunately after using OXY emergency acne vanishing spot gel, his spots vanished with no trace!
One minor disadvantage is that the solution may make your treated skin a bit flaky because it works as a mini exfoliator, so you may notice some flaky skin but it doesn't matter because it will all disappear in a short period of time.
It's not only for teens; it can be also used on older skin, like mine
== Recommendation ==
I have to say it worked wonders for me and my son and we are both more than happy to recommend it for all ages and all skin types, but please check with your dermatologist first because it contains Phytic Acid and Salicylic Acid.
I recommend using it twice a day on a clean and dry skin. It's very small and can be carried with you everywhere.
== Prices and availability ==
It's available from 99p stores and I recently found them in poundland. Also you can purchase them from online stores as well


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Young demands improvement
Wasps will aim to put what rugby director David Young has described as an "unacceptable" performance behind them when they tackle European Rugby Champions Cup play-off opponents Stade Francais on Sunday.
The seventh-placed Aviva Premiership and Top 14 finishers clash in the first of two legs at Adams Park.
At stake is the 20th and final qualifying spot for next season's inaugural tournament, which succeeds the Heineken Cup.
Wasps ended their Premiership campaign by suffering a crushing 74-13 defeat against title-chasing Northampton last Saturday, and Young said: "Last weekend's performance was unacceptable.
"We were all incredibly disappointed, especially with the way we lacked fight when we went behind.
"That performance certainly won't be brushed under the carpet, but the detailed post-mortem must wait until after these two games.
"I think people will understand that we are not in a position where we can dwell on it too long. These two play-off games are huge for the club, the players and our supporters.
"There has been a lot of hurt around the camp, so it may be the ideal time to go into this game.
"We've all looked at where we need to improve, and I have been very pleased with the response players have shown in training. The intensity has been good, and now we need to translate that on to the pitch on Sunday."
Young welcomes back a number of players for Stade's visit as Wasps look to take charge ahead of next Saturday's return encounter in Paris.
Captain Chris Bell and wing Tom Varndell are the only backs who remain following the Northampton game, while six switches up-front see starts for Matt Mullan, Carlo Festuccia, Phil Swainson, Joe Launchbury, Ashley Johnson and former Stade player James Haskell.
"Defence normally gives an indication of the mindset of a team, and that mindset wasn't right the last couple of games (against Northampton and Newcastle), given the way we leaked tries," Young added.
"Certainly, up until those two games, our defence and attitude had been excellent, so we need to recapture that hunger and desire and produce the work-rate and attitude in defence to give ourselves a good chance. I am sure we will do that on Sunday."


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Cheat sheet: Barington Capital's 84-page Darden reccommendation
Barington Capital Group
Barington Capital Group recently released an 80-page presentation explaining how Darden Restaurants Group Inc. (DRI) could unlock value, given the company's lackluster return over the last few years compared to its peers. The Hedge Fund has stepped up its pressure on, claiming that if its proposed recommendations are undertaken, Darden should be worth $71 to $80 a share—higher than the earlier estimate of $69 to $76 per share.
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Darden Restaurants Group Inc. (DRI) is the largest casual dining restaurant in the United States. It owns several well-known brands: Red Lobster, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, Season 52, Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Yard House, and Bahama Breeze. These are categorized into four segments: Red Lobster, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, and Specialty Brands.
Value creation from acquisition
Over the past few years, Darden has embarked on multiple acquisitions in an attempt to achieve synergy. Darden isn't the only company that has taken this route. Companies like McDonalds Corp. (MCD) and Brinker International Inc. (EAT) have tried it in the past, only to conclude later that performance usually trails.
Proposing a split
Given the lackluster returns over the past few years relative to the company's main peers like Bloomin' Brands (BLMN), CheeseCake Factory (CAKE), and Texas RoadHouse (TXRH), activist hedge fund Barington Capital Group is proposing breaking the company into three parts: Red Lobster and Olive Garden, Specialty Group Brands, and a REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust).
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Old Swap Thread!
Does anybody have any of the new Marshmallow Treat Genmaicha from 52 teas (the vegan one)?! I'll trade for anything in my cupboard if you're interested!
I have a closed pouch of it from the 12 teas of Christmas! There is enough for about 2 cups in the pouch. I am more than willing to part with it. : )
What would you like to swap for? If you liked the buttered popcorn one I still have that from 12teasofchristmas. Or whatever else?
I didn't like it… : ( Something about drinking liquid popcorn didn't work well with me. Could I get a small amount of Guanabana or Muscat? I would love to try one of those! Please follow me so we can PM!
ok, here's my chance to throw my hat in the ring, am currently looking to swap some of the following, nothing wrong with them, I'm just tired of 'em or they didn't quite strike my fancy. Feel free to PM me if interested.
-Mighty Leaf: Aloe Serenity
-Mighty Leaf: Orchid Oolong (teabag form)
-Mighty Leaf: Bleu Peacock Oolong
-52 Teas: Coconut-Banana Cream Pie Hōjicha
-52 Teas: V.I.T. Lemon-Lime Meringue Kukicha
-52 Teas: Pina Colada Honeybush
-Lupicia: Sakurambo Vert
- TeaGschwender: Strawberry Cream
- TeaGschwender: Green Coconut
- TeasGschwender: English Breakfast
- Harney and Sons: Florence
- Teavana: Raspberry Soiree
- Teavana: Sakura Allure
- Teavana: Black Jasmine
- Verdant Tea: Orchid Oolong
- Lupicia: Caramel & Rum Roobois
- Adagio: Jasmine Chun Hao (green tea)
- Republic of Tea: Plantain Coconut Raw Bush Tea (in teabag form)
- Republic of Tea: Plantain Coconut Raw Bush Tea (in teabag form)
- Rishi: Cinnamon Plum
I'd love to try Verdant Tea's Orchid Oolong and MIghty Leaf's Orchid Oolong and Bleu Peacock Oolong.
Please message me if you're interested in swapping! :) I can send you an updated list of teas that I have.
I wouldn't mind swapping for Florence, Black Jasmine, the Caramel rum, or if you have some left after swapping with Queen the orchid from verdant or any or the 52s. Check my cupboard see if there is anything that strikes your fancy.
I would love the Raspberry Soiree (Teavana), Coconut Banana Cream Pie Hojicha (52teas) and Cinnamon Plum (Rishi). Have a look in my cupboard to see if anything interests you :)
Things I'd like to swap if anyone is interested. :) Anything from my shopping list would be much appreciated! I'm especially interested in Honeybush or oolongs.
Strawberry Seduction – Element Tea
Lemon Verbena – Upton Tea
China Zhongshan Baiye Oolong 519 – SpecialTeas
The Blanc de Cassis – SpecialTeas
Engelskuss (Angel's Kiss) – Cafe-Contor
Anyone want any of my stuff? I can send a couple bags.
I want some
What kinds and what will you swap it for?
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Hi Everyone,
I just joined Steepster this past December. I've been wanting to try some blooming teas in my glass teapot. Does anyone have some blooming teas they would be willing to swap/trade?
Many Thanks! :)
Yes! I have some numi ones and some jasmine ones I got as a sample (probably 4 different ones-numi then maybe 5 jasmine ones?). I'll give you more details in the morning but I'd be glad to trade them!
I have a few also you can have, they are the Red Bloom from Adagio.com. you can see my video for one of them on you at the site below I have 3 of them left.
I'm looking to try a bit of the Verdant's Laoshan Northern Black Tea.
Wow that was quick!
edit: We both received our teas. :)
I have the Bau Mu Dan (white), Roasted Kukicha (green), and Ginger Peach (black) all from Steepster Select. My preference is Ceylon black tea and Japanese green tea, but I will trade for anything really.
I have ~ 10 grams of saigon chai
and 20 grams each of elf help and santa's secret
all from david's tea
I also just bought 4.5 ounces of teavana's phoenix mountain dan cong oolong…I like it a lot but I don't think I need that much, so I'd be willing to part with some.
I'd be interested in trading them preferably for other offerings from david's or something from 52teas.
I wouldnt mind the santa secret. check out my cupboard I have a few of davids and 52teas
are you really in london? i'm not sure I can ship internationally…D:
Do you still have the Elf Help? I have some David's and some 52Teas, both in the mail to me.
Sent you a message.
I just followed you, follow me so I can message you :) I'd like to try blood orange and chocolate rocket and maybe a couple others, depending how much I have that you'd want to try! Cupboard is pretty up to date!
Anybody wish to try Adagio Blackberry? I got it from another generous Steepsterite (thanks Sunny!) But there's something leafy about it I just don't dig. I don't need anything in return just wanna pass it on until it finds a good home. Probably 5+ cups left in it…
Sorry, I've been just checking mail updates (which tell you EVERYONE'S comments) and I didn't know this was to me until right now! You don't have to worry about sending anything in return; I just didn't really like it! Unless you wanna do a full on swap for some other things in my cupboard… I'll follow you; send me a PM either way! :)


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"The one thing that scares me the most is failing. It scares me that one day I won't be at this level. But while I'm here and while I'm having success early, I'm trying to do everything to stay on this level."


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"I'll See You In C.U.B.A." is the latest release from Pablo Menendez and Mezcla. It features a large cast of musicians and some very special guests. The one thing I can say about this CD is that if you think you know Cuban music, you might be wrong. Because as with any jazz, it has evolved. Like Cuba itself, it has not been stagnant but has grown and the music is infused with that vitality. Menendez and the musicians of Mezcla provide a vast canvas upon which they paint many stories. Familiar stories that touch the musical roots of Cuban traditional music, jazz and contemporary rhythms. From the opening cut entitled "Big Brecker", a composition by Orlando Sanchez, a loving tribute to Michael Brecker, and throughout the rest of the CD, you hear a blended mix of rhythms and styles. The best part is that at no time do you feel you left the Cuban jazz groove. But you hear it from so many perspectives. The line-up of musicians helps to keep it fresh. No less than eleven musicians are featured on this CD with guest appearances by another five or six. To honest I could not keep track of who was on what track, and it was written in the liner notes!! All I know is the collaboration worked!
Many of the familiar cuts were presented with unique arrangements enabling the ensemble to express these compositions in a new and fresh way. Infusing each song with the Cuban jazz theme, but tapping into a vast array of Cuban rhythms. These various rhythms alone made songs I am familiar with seem brand new. While I did find the title track entertaining it is not the reason I would recommend the CD, but all the other tracks are worthy of a listen. The liner notes go into a detailed explaination of the song choices and the roles these songs play in the lives of the various musicians. I am not here to reproduce that text, but to highlight the musical accomplishment that this CD is. Menendez is a remarkable guitarist worthy of noting in any critical assessment of this work. His fellow musicians all communicated to me a strong sense of place in the music and a sensitivity to the genre and ethnic tradition of the Cuban music that should convince any listener that there is a diversity beyond description.
Track after track I was exposed to new interpretations and when I got to "'Round Midnight" I was not disappointed with the arrangement. For me, it too was very fresh!
This CD is a worthy listen and to the Cuban Jazz fan, a must have. A very pleasent experience and a further reason why we should normalize relations with Cuba, so we can get more people exposed to this great music!


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COLUMBIA, Mo.– "The world is not the same as it was 60 years ago," says John Worden, director of the University of Missouri Extension Law Enforcement Training Institute. That's why the 50-plus crowd will benefit from a five-week seminar series through MU Extension's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
The free classes run 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Sept. 13 and 20, Oct. 18 and 25, and Nov. 1. All sessions will be held at the Stephens Lake Activity Center, 2311 E. Walnut St. in Columbia.
Worden will give police insider tips for safety at home, in the workplace and in public.
Seniors are often victims of crime because they are trusting and have been taught to be friendly and civil. Sometimes that friendliness creates opportunities for criminals. Criminals usually are lazy, Worden says, and they seek easy targets.
"Trust your gut," Worden says as he gives an overview on crime theory. If something doesn't feel right, trust your instincts, he warns.
Worden will talk about the latest scams and con games, including ones on the Internet, and help seniors learn how to handle aggressive co-workers and customers while working and volunteering.
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Dairy farm safety courses offered
Agriculture ranks third in the total number of fatal work injuries behind construction and transportation/warehousing. It ranks first in the rate of non-fatal injuries per thousand workers and in this category, it is more than double the rate of the next two industries, mining and transportation/warehousing.
While all farm types have hazards, dairy farms have added hazards to which workers are exposed every day: livestock, machinery, wet surfaces, chemicals, inclement weather, confined spaces, manure storage and more.
These all add up to the reason the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has begun taking a closer look at dairy farms in many areas of the country. While most industries are accustomed to OSHA rules and audits, it is rather new and unfamiliar to agriculture.
University of Minnesota Extension in cooperation with the Center for Dairy Farm Safety (University of Wisconsin-River Falls) is offering a series of two-day short courses around Minnesota.
The purpose of these courses is to help dairy farmers more fully understand and identify the hazards that exist around their farms, and develop plans to make their farms safer. A final benefit is to help farms meet OSHA standards should they be audited.
The two-day short course will address the following topics:
Introduction to OSHA
Injury trends
Hazard identification and risk assessment
Hazard communications
Tractors and farm machinery
Hazards with animal handling
Hazards in farm structures
Personal protective equipment
During the course, farmers will develop outlines appropriate for a safety plan to implement on their own farms. Tools will be offered to comply with OSHA standards and make the farm safer.
The short course will be offered at the following location and date:
Fergus Falls, February 13 and 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Government Services Building, 520 West Fir Avenue.
The course takes both days for completion. Lunch is included in the registration. The cost is $15 per person for both days.
Registration can be done at www.uwrf.edu/CenterForDairyFarmSafety/ or by calling (715) 425-3240.


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I'm sorry this might need background knowledge of economics, which I lack.
1. What does "the gold ever mined still exists" mean? Does it mean every type of gold mined even from 1960s to 1990s still exists, which make them still valuable?
2. This needs some economic theory. I guess money value in real estate and cash can drop down due to inflation or something. So if you had $400,000 of a house, can it be depreciated to $300,000, causing owners seek more gold? Do you know the process of depreciation?
gu72)Everyone knows that gold is valuable, but few people understand how its price is set. For investors, however, it is essential to understand what can influence rising gold prices. As with most investments, the price of gold depends of supply and demand. But the gold market is unique - nearly all of the gold ever mined still exists. Therefore, during times of depression, gold prices rise as people lose faith in money and view gold as an asset that can always be used to purchase necessities. Another common factor influencing gold prices both inside and outside of the country is the real estate market. When real estate values drop, the demand for gold is generally expected to increase.
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Absolutely right; i was there and i found that probably the weak link was the speakers that did not match the rest of the rig ; i think something like Aerial Acoustics 7t or Devores Gibbon 8 would have done this system more justice! i am an avid hegel user, i found their product unlike any other and i use the P30/H30 COMBO at home feeding Sonus Faber Amati - and this is my "to the grave" system ; after many years of spending so much of money - i finally found something that works in all types of music i listen to without wanting to continuously tweak the hell out of the system lol, i hope hegel comes up with a DSD DAC soon! as i am in the market for one.
Perhaps the Sonys would shown their true merit if paired with the p30/h30?


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Is that "custom crazyintro" thing a theme, or something else? We discourage the use of themes unless you are doing it on a recoverable boot2 system or doing it on an emulated NAND (so you don't blow up your actual NAND when things fail -- note I didn't say if. Things usually do go south when it comes to working with themes).
The fact that you have priiloader still working is the only reason why you don't have a paper weight right now.
I would go through the Softmod Any Wii guide (link in my signature) to remod the system from scratch. Since you have to dangle everything through priiloader on each boot until you finish things, it will slow things down a little, but everything should still work.
Start in chapter 1 where it says for systems with HBC already installed, but instead of running your apps through homebrew, you'll have to run them through priiloader to launch the apps to do the wad installs.
I'm going to ask mauifrog to chime in on this to make sure that everything that I said was right, so don't do anything yet until he speaks up. But this should be fixable.


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Before Eastern Alamance�s Lamont Robinson dropped 34 points on Eastern Guilford on Tuesday night, he was nominated to participate in the McDonald�s All-American game for boys� basketball.
Robinson, who was an all-state selection last season, is one of 12 players to be nominated from North Carolina.
When asked what the nomination meant to him, Robinson attributed the honor to the time and work he has put into his craft.
�It means a lot, because I had to work hard for everything I got, so hard work pays off, I guess,� said Robinson, who has signed with Mount St. Mary�s. �You just smile and laugh about it and be happy about it.�
Robinson was the Times-News Player of the Year last season and has been an All-Region selection for the past two seasons.
The final team of 24 players will be announced Jan. 29. The game is slated for April 2 at Chicago�s United Center.
▪ THUMB TIED UP: Eastern Alamances Logan Morgan is making a sound recovery from the thumb injury that ailed him during the Eagles playoff stretch in football.
While an initial concern was that the two-time All-Region player could jeopardize the future mobility of his thumb by playing through the injury � a torn ulnar collateral ligament, which is muscle in the webbing between the thumb and index finger � Morgan said the procedure was much easier than anticipated.
�They ended up putting four staples in my thumb, because he said that he didn�t even need to take (muscle) from the forearm,� Morgan said.
Morgan had the cast on his right hand removed Wednesday. He said he�s at risk for arthritis at an early age, but Morgan said he hardly gives a thought to regretting his decision to play through the injury.
Morgan was Eastern Alamance�s leading tackler with nearly 200 stops in the 2013 season, according to statistics provided by the team.
▪ EDMONDS TO ENROLL EARLY: Courtney Edmonds graduated early from Graham and has enrolled early at North Carolina A&T.
Edmonds verbally committed to N.C. A&T before helping Graham reach the state playoffs this past season for the first time since 2008.
Edmonds was an All-Region selection this past season as an outside linebacker, the same position he expects to line up at for N.C. A&T. He also made significant contributions as a receiver.


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These Haiku Butterfly poems are examples of Haiku poems about Butterfly. These are the best examples of Haiku Butterfly poems written by international PoetrySoup poets
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Purple butterfly
Bush grows weary with it's load
Covered with gold wings
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wings flutter
across my left cheek
a tickling smile
Copyright © Charmaine Chircop | Year Posted 2014
Dew drenched petals.
Butterfly tears fall softly.
Nectar from the gods.
Copyright © Karen Neary | Year Posted 2007
caterpillar dreams
of wings and sweet nectar -
while munching tough leaves
Copyright © David De la Croes | Year Posted 2013
fluttering romance
butterfly flirts with sun set
strokes of a rainbow
Written: Laura Loo
~Date Written: April 26, 2016~
Copyright © Laura Loo | Year Posted 2016
wings flutter
across my left cheek
a tickling smile
Copyright © Charmaine Chircop | Year Posted 2012
butterfly kisses
wherever sits very soft
offers smile to eyes
Copyright © BL DEVNATH | Year Posted 2016
~Spring Song~
(Triple Haiku)
Beautiful flowers
to the bright sunlight open up
winters gone now
Swans in the pond glide
water shimmers in the sun
flock of robins fly
Roses give their perfume
butterflies dance happily
spring laughs with delight
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"Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."
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The butterflies dance
Rain breaks softly
The pause to my tango
Copyright © Audrey Poore | Year Posted 2016
bejeweled wings soar
on a sultry summer day
blossom gently falls
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Please don't look at me
for I am not what you see
my wings are still wet
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Noiselessly floating-
on those silky windless wings
in life's brief moment.
(one of my first Haiku- archives 2001)
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Peace of nature shows
how relaxing life can be
and can show you truth
Copyright © Christian Childs | Year Posted 2013
big two eyes
wing face
nice flower is watched
Copyright © Abdullah Alhemaidy | Year Posted 2014
Around the Rue
Jasmine hues
Oh fluttering wings
Copyright © Tonytocaa Camacho | Year Posted 2015
Tiny butterfly
Float upon a puff of wind
Mesmerize mankind
Copyright © Ray Dillard | Year Posted 2010
I struggle and strive
I pump persevering flow
I knew I could fly
© Brenda V Northeast 18th may 2012
For Gail Doyles- Inspirational contest
Copyright © Brenda Victoria Northeast | Year Posted 2012
Riding the flower
Swings with find
Copyright © Jyoti Sonnet | Year Posted 2009
a red butterfly
quivering upon a rose ...
ephemeral glow
Copyright © Keith Simmonds | Year Posted 2013
Slowly opens the eyes
Amazed, flutters to the skies
Contained. Settles and sighs.
Copyright © Ara Epsorg | Year Posted 2014
drawn, I'm upon she
hungered be, throne grown we
Copyright © James Fraser | Year Posted 2015
Butterfly of night
Ascending moon's lake
Rare sublime
Copyright © Sallam Yassin | Year Posted 2014
what new plant is this
flowering bees this morning
and butterflies too?
running to and fro
a group of ants in action
searching for food
bathed in the sunshine
shimmering pools of water
pulsating with life
Copyright © john beharry | Year Posted 2013
A despised beauty
Who once belonged to the ground
Now soaring with wings
Copyright © Doris Jamoner | Year Posted 2014
Yellow butterfly~
flying toward the petal
of morning glory.
Copyright © UGWU CORNELIUS CHIDERA | Year Posted 2014
Whirling through the grove,
Dancing in the changing winds:
Pirouetting leaf.
Copyright © Raul Moreno | Year Posted 2011
A captured moment
poetry frozen in time
butterflies take wing
Written May 23rd, 2015 for contest "Picture Perfect Haiku #1"
Copyright © Emile Pinet | Year Posted 2015
mournful cries fill the air
mother bird calling for its baby
eaten by the cat
mantis catches butterfly
I am sad: yet, that is
the way of nature
loud feathered thud
- flight into eternity
deceptive glass pane
butterfly, flower, garden, insect, nature, valentines day,
Tiny rose buds speak
Of massive blooms appearing
Branches help to balance!
Rose Nectar will bring
Butterflies from high
Pollinate the blooms!
My fragrant rose blooms
Draws bees , butterflies and ants
Towards its pollen.
Copyright © Diane M Quinlan | Year Posted 2015
Butterflies dancing
On top of the old gray barn
Across the paved road
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Riding in a circle seems so easy. All you do is go round and round. But, have you ever got a dressage test back and the judge has written "lumpy circle" or "circle is egg-shaped"? Whoops—maybe riding a good circle is more difficult than you think!
You can only ride a precise circle if you are in control of your horse's shoulders and hindquarters and your horse has the correct curve from his nose to his tail. How much his body bends really depends on the size of the circle—more bend is required for smaller circles and less is required for larger circles.
Stiff SideHave you noticed that your horse has a stiff side and finds it easier to bend in one direction than the other? Many horses are like this. On his good side, he'll accept contact with the reins and bend nicely. Look down--the rein doesn't lie flat on his neck. On his stiff side, you may have to take up a stronger contact to try to make him bend. Look down—the rein is flat on his neck.
Your goal when doing circles is to get your horse to bend equally in each direction. But don't think that you must do more circles in his bad direction. Your horse needs to work in both directions consistently. This will help him to become supple and elastic on both sides and circles will become easier for him.
Inside LegYour inside leg should be on the girth to make your horse go forward and to be the center around which he bends. The inside leg also prevents his inside shoulder from falling in and making him lean into the circle. It also controls speed. If you want your horse to go faster, give him a nudge with your inside leg.
Outside LegPlace your outside leg slightly behind the girth. This leg prevents his hindquarters from swinging out and helps to keep your horse's body on the arc of the circle.
Inside ReinThe inside rein tells your horse where he should be looking. Sometimes it is called a "direct rein." Squeeze on it lightly to ask him to turn his head slightly inwards. Don't pull back too strongly—you don't want his neck to be more bent than his body.
Outside ReinThe outside rein controls the size of the circle and prevents your horse from bending too much to the inside. The outside rein supports the inside rein. Keep a soft, elastic contact on the outside rein and keep it close to your horse's neck. Your outside rein can also be used to slow down your horse if he speeds up.
Precision CountsWhen you're riding a circle, decide on the size of the circle and stick to it. Don't let your horse choose the size of the circle by falling in or out of it.
You must also travel at the same speed around the circle. Don't let your horse speed up or slow down. You set the pace!
Get StartedStart by riding a 20-meter circle at the walk. This is a circle size that shows up a lot in lower level dressage tests. If you're not sure how big this is, set up a cone in the middle of your schooling area. This is the center of your circle. Then measure out by about 33 feet. That should give you an idea about how big a 20-meter circle is.
Once you're riding on the circle, use the tips you've learned above and concentrate on getting your horse's body to bend around your inside leg.
Then ask your horse to trot. Keep the same pace all the way round the circle. If your horse slows down, give him a squeeze or kick with your inside leg. If he starts falling to the outside of the circle, establish more contact with the outside rein and push him back into the arc by pressing on his side behind the girth with your outside leg. Sit up straight and keep your hands low. Try not to lean to the inside or the outside with your body.
SpiralsOnce your horse is traveling nicely around a 20-meter circle, try this spiraling exercise at the walk or trot. Ask your horse to spiral inwards from a 20-meter circle to a 10-meter circle. Give and take with your inside hand and use your outside leg behind the girth to push your horse inwards. Maintain his speed by squeezing him with your inside leg and control the bend of his body with the outside rein.
Once you've completed two 10-meter circles, use your inside leg slightly behind the girth and push him out again. Keep your outside leg slightly behind the girth to stop his hindquarters shooting outwards.
Give and take with your inside hand and keep a steady contact on the outside rein to guide him over. Once you are back on the 20-meter track, do one or two more circles and then let him rest.
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Question: Please, please, please help me out. What is the song in the new Gap ad, the one with the guy and the girl walking toward each other? I have spent an inordinate amount of time trying to find this out, and if I don't find out soon, I'll keep searching instead of studying for my upcoming finals. You don't want to be responsible for my eventual ruin, do you? Girl Getting a Gap-Induced Ulcer
Televisionary: I gotta tell you, if one more person says that to me my landlord, my bank, my bookie. It's always take, take, take until there's nothing left for me.
No, I couldn't possibly have that on my conscience, Girl. The Gap ad in question, entitled "Kiss," features Badly Drawn Boy's "The Shining," from the album The Hour of Bewilderbeast. You've got plenty of company in your enthusiasm for BDB, which consists solely of English singer-songwriter Damon Gough. His efforts have garnered heaps of critical praise, and earlier this year he was awarded the UK's coveted Mercury Music Prize.
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Lower Arab Bank Share Price Nibbles at Amman Stock Exchange
The General Price Index of the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) on Tuesday dipped by 1.3 per cent as a result of a decline in the share prices of the Arab Bank, reported the Jordan Times newspaper.
The ASE's daily bulletin showed that the price index slipped to 136.2 points at the end of trading, down from 138.06 points on Monday.
Arab Bank shares dropped by JD4, down to JD160 apiece compared to JD164 on Monday, said the daily.
Brokers said the supply of Arab Bank shares, mostly by non-Jordanian investors, had exceeded demand, leading to the sudden decline in the share price.
The daily bulletin showed that trades of Arab Bank shares totaling JD270, 345 accounted for half of the trading volume on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the price index of the banking sector as a whole shrank by 1.9 per cent to 205.4 points. Most of the banks whose shares were traded on the floor saw a drop in their share prices, added the daily.
The bulletin showed that the price indexes of the industrial and insurance sectors also recorded a decline, slipping by 0.24 and 0.85 points, respectively.
The price index of the service sector recorded no change, the bulletin showed, according to the daily - Albawaba.com
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Century 21 Empire Realty, S.E. recently pledged $1,000 to support the SOMC Pink Warriors Relay for Life team. The contribution was made in memory of Debbie Gambill's mother and real estate agent Pam Krick, who is an 18-year cancer survivor.
Pictured here, Pam Krick presents the check to Pink Warrior co-captains Norma White and Kristi Coleman of the SOMC Cancer Center.


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The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI), founded in 1993, is the North American trade association representing the interlocking concrete paving industry. The final products created by their members are beautiful, and the website needed to better reflect. Beyond aesthetics, members and visitors needed a better way to find ICPI's voluminous resources. More than 80,000 pieces of information in various forms (.pdf, video, imagery etc) needed to be easily retrieved by ICPI members. Using Drupal Search and usability techniques several sophisticated search mechanisms were created with much success.
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How Much Do We Spend on Halloween? All Hallow's Eve by the Numbers
CNN.com has again released it's list of Halloween by the Numbers. What kind of numbers go into this year's Halloween holiday? They may surprise you!
$8 billion: Total Halloween consumer spending expected for 2012.
71.5: Percent of Americans who plan on celebrating Halloween this year.
41 million: Potential trick-or-treaters ages 5-14.
$79.82: Amount Americans will spend on candy, costumes, and decorations.
25.9: Percent of Americans who said the economy could affect how much they end up spending on their Halloween gear and party plans this year.
46: Years since the premiere of the classic TV special, "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!"
12.7: Percent of pets that will dress up like a pumpkin, the number one costume this year for scary cats and dogs.
9.5: Percent of adults who plan to be a witch this Halloween.
1,200: Estimated number of haunted houses (that charge admission!) in the United States.
12: "Friday the 13th" movies starring hockey-mask wearing bad guy Jason Voorhees.
$410.6 million: Box office earnings of horror movies in 2011.
35 million: Pounds of candy corn produced each year, according to the National Confectioners Association.
11: Percent of respondents who told Gallup.com in 2006 they had objections to Halloween on religious grounds.


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Mentoring and Diversity
This paper studies the forces which determine how diversity at a firm evolves over time. We consider a dynamic model o a single firm with two levels of employees, the entry level and the upper level. In each period, the firm selects a subset of the entry-level workers for promotion to the upper level. The members of the entry-level worker pool vary in their initial ability as well as in their type,' where type could refer to gender or cultural background. Employees augment their initial ability by acquiring specific human capital in mentoring interactions with upper level employees. We assume that an entry-level worker receives more mentoring when a greater proportion of upper-level workers match the entry-level worker's type. In this model, it is optimal for the firm to consider type in addition to ability in making promotion decisions, so as to maximize the effectiveness of future mentoring. We derived conditions under which firms attain full diversity, as well as conditions under which there are multiple steady states, so that the level of diversity depends on the firm's initial conditions. With multiple steady states, temporary affirmative action policies can have a long-run impact on diversity levels.
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Complaint Review: Les Schwab Tire Centers
- Les Schwab Tire Centers
910 Ne Minnehaha St
Vancouver, Washington
- Phone: 360-693-4170
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Les Schwab Tire Centers will not provide me with 4 matching wheels. Vancouver Washington
Soon as my car was ready we all three went out and looked at every wheel all the way around the car, checking them all out! now i had problems with the tires, but after asking them all about what products they sell that they do honor (however not in that nice of a way, since they were coming at me... ) they replaced those. Not to mention that my alignment hasn't been the same since, I did take it back several times, for that to, right after they put these on my car. They never did fix it. Blamed it on low profile tires, now my tires are wearing out on one side only. Imagine that!
moving foward to 2008 I dropped my car off to get the driver rear tire fixed of a air leak, by the time they called me to come get my car they were closing, I just grabbed my keys and got in my car, in June I was pulling out of my parking spot and my boyfriend was in his vechicle, was telling me to stop and I asked what? He said wasnt that the wheel/tire you had repaired at les schwab not that long ago? I said yeah, why? is it flat? he said no, the rim is totally different than all the rest now, that rim is completely silver, all my other rims are 2 tone called "hyper black".
I got out and looked, sure enough. i went in called les schwab asap, it was saturday. june 7th I talked to Ron. he asked if i could bring it my mon or tue and he will look at it. i said yeah, not a problem.
Monday june 9th I go in talk to ron, he came out looked at it, said it is a different color isnt it? not sure how that could happen, told me the rims are no longer available, but he could call pat and have pat call me and meet me somewhere to look at it see what he could do.... (i thought pat was a manager of some sort) i say okay i guess if thats what you can do.
june 10th tuesday, never heard anything from pat, ron or anyone from les schwab. i call back again, spencer answers says he is the manager and didnt know who pat was, they had no pat that worked there. i gave him a quick run down he said he would talk to ron and call me right back, so ron calls me back tells me that pat is a person who paints rims and that they could have pat paint the rim that is on my car to look like the other ones.
AHHH NO! i paid money for the four matching rims i had. spencer said he needed to see the rim. Next day June 11th i drive to les schwab again, spencer comes out sees the rims and says he can hardly tell a difference.. (he must be blind!) last i checked silver and black are totally different colors. he begins with the stories,, tells me i put something on the rim that took the paint off, (yet the clear coat was still on??) tells me that since 2004 1 out of 4 rims just faded in the sun, natural wear and tear. But that there is no way they switched the rim. not possible!
he brings up the fact that he already replaced the tires for me (like he was doing me a favor, those tires were faulty a safety hazard and they supposedly back up there product. )
says he could try to have the guy paint it but that the rim can not be made, nor is it sold anywhere anymore, that it is impossible to get. (i am getting more pissed by the second)
he tells me he is not going to set there and argue about it. i tell him i do not want a wheel painted to look like the one i paid money for. that is hardly fair to me. he says oh i think it is... those rims are 4years old.
asks me if i plan on throwing a tantrum to see if they will cave, because it wasnt gonna happen... and he starts walking away. i follow him into the store. he whips out his business card, writes George Saddlin 503-636-6848 his regional managers number on the back side and hands it to me like here take it up with him if you want. i demand that he print my entire history on my account, and walk out.
i go to my car, i call the number the guy that answered said he is gone, will be back tomorrow. I asked at least 5-6 times for the person above him, the kid finally says Gary he is the District manager his number is 503-968-3028. I call him, got voicemail, left a message to contact me. I went home, got on the internet, started looking up these wheels, tires, called a few locations, and to my surprise you can still get them. they did stop producing them.
on 6/12/08 Gary called me I was on lunch, and he rushed me through the point of my call, didnt even listen to the whole story. said he would call spencer and get this whole thing straighten out for me.
when i got home this same day, i had a message on my home phone from spencer. surprise surprise, i call him back, he acts real nice, says that he called american racing and they can ship him a wheel and it should be here shortly, as soon as it arrives, he will call me.
6-20-08 i go in they had ordered a wheel alright, but not "hyper black" wheel like mine, they ordered a "gun metal"! why? they have the exact model number the whole nines on my account and they order the complete opposite.
so the kid that pulled my car around gives me a line of bullshit, like the sun bleached my other rims, (thats why mine are shiny and the new one is dull flat look. ) and that my rims are 4yrs old, wait til the road grime gets on the new one, then it will look like the others... he really thinks im falling for this s**t?
i get my keys, refuse to sign anything and leave, I get another call telling me that my new rim is in, i go down this time i want to see it before it goes on my car, again no two tone, what the hell is wrong with these people. now they are just playing games. he tells me his is going to have Todd from american racing meet me there to look at the rims on my car, fine. whatever we got to do.
7/11/08 i drive back again. Todd looks at it sees that they are different but can not figure out why it is different. says there are no other rims, that was the last one he could order in... (even though there are like 10 other websites that are currently selling them.)
i hear nothing until 7/15/08 i came home from work i had a call from Todd and one from Spencer. Todd said i found another wheel, it will be there Thursday. spencer was just following up as well that another wheel was soon to come. 7/18/08 I get a message that the rim is there. come on in they will pop it on.
i go in spencer is not there, but ron is... ron goes out puts the rim on another kid brings it around to park, i look not even close! i ask him to get ron, the kid is already starting in on his cover his a*s stories (i dont want to hear it.) ron comes out i am on my cell, he is looking over the rims. i hang up and ron say not even close huh? wow, cant believe the difference... the gun metal was alot closer... first off i didnt pay for close... i paid for the real deal.
I came home called, asked tom if i could have my account put kinda in a pending status, until i get my issues resolved, he said no. and then started in on me about warrenty and that they dont have to do anything for me. they were just trying to help me out, and that they never did anything in the wrong, and i better continue paying my account as is, since the fees currently oweing has nothing to do with rims that were purchased 4 years ago. i hung up with him, called district manager Gary, left a message, instead of contacting me he contacted spencer at the tire shop.
7/21/08 i get another message from spencer, i call him, he tells me here is the deal, no more rims, i will still offer you to have someone paint the rim if you like, or you pick one of the rims that matches the best and we are done. I said, you want me to just settle for a rim that is not even close to matching what i originally paid for? i said i think thats hardly fair to me. and he say oh i think it is... we have put out money after money for rims and your not happy with any of them, i said one of them is gun metal... not hyper black the two you say are hyper black, are not two tone like mine.
you guys messed up and switched my rim for some piece of crap, and now you are basically saying to bad. he says we didnt switch anything, i said so your calling me a liar now, like everyone else that has looked at my rim from your store? he said no, thats not what im saying, im just saying we have a system in place, the chances that the same rim, different color, same bolt pattern was sitting there and got mixed up with yours..... not possible.
i asked him for that in writing and he refused. he said he had the other rims there if i want to think about it. I tell him i want to come down and take pictures of the rims. he says you can if you want, it's not going to benefit you at all. but go ahead, he then tells me that they only was doing anything just to buy my happiness. and they had no idea how difficult that was going to be.
and that he now is retracting his statement of offering it to be painted. and that i need to just pick a rim, and be done, or they will be done anyways. well i am going to check with legal advisers, i think this is fraud, i want something done about it.
i will take them to court if i have to. 7/21/08 i have left another message for Gary the district manager, never received a call back.
looks like i will be seeing these people in small claims court.
vancouver, Washington
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Date: 1/16/04
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BELLY UP TO THE BAR BOYS -- Stacy Moscotti as Molly performs joins the cast of "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" is the number "Belly Up to the Bar Boys." The Windwood Productions musical will be presented at Southeastern Louisiana University's Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts at 7 p.m. on January 30.
MOLLY IN MONTE CARLO -- Molly Brown (Stacy Moscotti) is the queen of Monte Carlo society in this number from "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," the first production of the 2004 season at Southeastern Louisiana University's Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts. Curtain is 7 p.m. for the January 30 production.
The 2004 season of Southeastern Louisiana University's Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts opens January 30 with the Windwood Theatrical's production of the hit musical "The Unsinkable Molly Brown."
The spirited tale of a legendary, real-life American original follows the exploits of Molly Brown, whose feisty determination to rise above her impoverished beginnings leads her from the backwoods of Hannibal, Mo., to the palaces of Europe. Along the way, she marries a lucky prospector, enters the highest echelons of Monte Carlo society, survives the sinking of the "Titanic" and earns the approval she so desperately seeks of those "Beautiful People of Denver."
Curtain for "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" is 7 p.m. Tickets – $35, Orchestra 1 and Loge; $32, Orchestra 2 and Balcony 1; and $30, Balcony 2 -- will go on sale January 23 at the box office, located in the downtown Hammond theater's lobby, 220 E. Thomas Street, 985-543-4371. Box office hours are noon to five p.m. Tickets are also available online at www.ticketweb.com.
"The Unsinkable Molly Brown" charmed Broadway and film audiences with its irresistible, outrageous title role, in the tradition of such unforgettable characters as Auntie Mame, Dolly Levi and Mama Rose. Anchored by a rousing score from Meredith Wilson of "The Music Man" fame, the original production opened in 1960 with Tammy Grimes as Molly and Harve Presnell as Johnny. The 1964 movie version starred Presnell and Debbie Reynolds, who received an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of the ebullient Molly.
With songs such as "I Ain't Down Yet," "Belly Up To The Bar Boys," "Colorado, My Home" and "I'll Never Say No," "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" is funny, light, uplifting and uniquely American.
The Columbia Theatre's 2004 season continues on February 5 with the Canadian ballet company Ballet Jorgen's production of "Coppelia." The season also includes the musical "Ain't Misbehavin'," the comedy/drama "Earl Long in Purgatory," Herman's Hermits, the Ten Tenors, bluegrass singer Marty Raybon, and a trio of performances by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.
For additional information about Columbia 2004 events, call the Columbia/Fanfare office, 985-543-4366. Information is also be available online at
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With Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi watching, Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown speaks with China's President Hu Jintao through an unidentified translator while Director General of the World Trade Organisation Pascal Lamy, Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Barack Obama exchange thoughts.
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An excellent "Big Screen TV"
Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?)
The LG 55LN5700 is my first big screen TV purchase. The 55" screen size is a perfect sized TV for any standard living room. I sit approximately 12 feet from the TV and I think it's the perfect size. The LED colors are vibrant and clear. Even the color black (no light) was a deep black color (no residual light that I could see). The TV runs really cool to the touch even after hours of being on. Recently I watched an old movie (circa 1960) that was streaming in HD and could not believe how clear the picture was. I've never seen an old movie that clear before. Currently I have the TV mounted on the mantle (above the fireplace). Since there is only a single anchor point on the base (via a screw), I felt that I should add a tether between the TV and wall to make it more secure. There are 4 threaded inserts on the back of the TV made for a wall-mount unit. I screwed two eyebolts into the back of the TV and ran a tether between the TV and the wall. Now it is secure. The reason for bringing this up is that the threaded inserts are metric (M6). Luckily another retailer had 6mm eyebolts (P/N 3107T41) available, so if you're planing on anchoring this TV to the wall, you will need M6 hardware (this isn't mentioned anywhere in the manual). Even though I did find some negative points in my review, I highly recommend this TV.
Pros: (1) Excellent, vibrant color (including black, or lack of color). (2) Excellent clarity, sharp picture. (3) Cool to the touch after many long hours of viewing. (4) Fairly light in weight. (5) Excellent delivery time by Crutchfield (make sure to have someone home to sign for delivery)
Cons: (1) When there is fast action on the screen, it sometimes appears like some of the pixels get confused, so it looks like there is some "random" blurred action. I say random, because it doesn't necessarily look like a blur, but rather arbitrary colors being quickly displayed. I don't see this happen that often, but it's something that should be mentioned. (2) Occassional I see a delay between the audio and video when using the HDMI inputs. I don't know if its the TV or the two source video device


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As you've probably heard by now, Bank of America announced that it will be charging its customers $5 a month to use a debit card. The response was swift and unequivocal–Yuck!
In some ways I don't blame BofA for the move. When Senator Durbin introduced the "Durbin Amendment" into the Dodd-Frank financial reform bill that effectively capped fees large banks could charge retailers that accept their debit cards, everybody in the free world knew exactly what would happen. The big retailers got a windfall, and consumers got the shaft through higher fees. The only irony here is that Senator Durbin is a democrat purportedly looking after the little guy. You can probably guess what I think of the Durbin Amendment.
Regardless of whether capping debit card transaction fees is a good or bad move, it's here to stay. And the question is how we can avoid paying the banking fees that have resulted. So we put together five ways to avoid debit card fees like the one Bank of America will levy beginning next year.
1. Find a large bank that doesn't charge a debit card fee
Not all large banking institutions have followed Bank of America's move to charge for debit card use. In the end, they may all follow suit. But for example, I bank at Citi and the Citi checking account still offers a free debit card. USAA is another large bank that hasn't tacked on a debit card fee, yet.
2. Switch to a community bank or credit union
The Durbin Amendment only affects large financial institutions. Banks with less than $10 billion in assets are not subject to the cap on debit card transaction fees. As a result, community banks and credit unions likely will continue to offer free debit cards. The only drawback with a small bank is that their ATM networks tend to be a lot smaller. As a result, you could end up paying ATM fees.
3. Use a credit card instead of a debit card
There are no limits on the interchange fees credit cards can charge retailers that accept their cards. As a result, there are still many no annual fee cards available. And many of these cards offer rewards ranging from cash back to free travel.
4. Go back to writing checks
I don't expect most people to take this route, but you can always return to the days of writing checks. I actually get annoyed when I'm in line at the grocery store and the person in front of me is writing a check. They always seem to spend a good 5 minutes carefully writing out the check and recording the transaction in their check register. But if you can avoid bank fees by using checks, it's an option to consider.
5. Switch to a prepaid credit card
Like credit cards, prepaid credit cards also escaped the clutches of the Durbin Amendment. As a result, you can still find free prepaid credit cards, but you need to understand the terms of the card. The best prepaid credit cards charge no transactions fees, no sign-up fees, and no monthly fees if you use direct deposit. Those are the cards you want if you're looking to replace a bank debit card to avoid the fees.
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Poker by Tony Dunst
In late March I attended the World Poker Tour's Canadian Spring Championship at the Playground Poker Club in Kahnawake, Quebec, just outside of Montreal.
The moment I got off the plane, I realized that Canadians have loose definition of "spring"; it was 30 degrees outside, and the ground was covered in mounds of snow.
I knew immediately that it would be a trip spent almost entirely within the casino. But I needed to win some chips in the tournament if I was going to keep myself occupied and out of the cold.
The tournament had a buy-in of $1,100 (in Canadian dollars) and a guaranteed prize pool of $1 million.
I was attending and playing the event because we were broadcasting an online stream for the final table – the first time we'd done so for a WPT national event.
While the event's guaranteed prize pool attracted plenty of players, many professionals didn't bother to come because of the smaller buy-in. So when I found myself near the top of the leader board with 130 players left, I looked around at a room full of unfamiliar faces.
We were approaching the bubble; 126 players would be paid, four would go home with nothing, and the winner would receive $178,000.
The blinds were 4,000-8,000 and I had about 450,000 in front of me.
A young and aggressive player across the table had nearly that much, and when action folded to him in middle position, he raised to 16,000. I had seen him raise some very weak hands from that position, so when it folded to me in the small blind with Qh 8h, I reraised to 46,000, aiming to take it down preflop. Instead, after the big blind folded, the young player quickly called.
The flop came Ks 7h 2c. I bet 40,000 as a bluff, intending to bet again on hearts and give up on other cards.
My opponent called, and the turn brought the 9h.
I bet again, hoping he would fold any middle pairs that were willing to only call one bet. But he called again, and I missed my draw when the river came 5s.
I considered the merits of betting a third time. If my opponent had ace-king, he likely would have reraised preflop, so I discounted that as one of his possible hands.
He could have king-queen, but my having a queen made that less probable.
He could have king-jack or king-ten, but those hands just might fold to a big bet.
I decided to fire one more time, betting 150,000.
My opponent went into the tank for as long as I can remember anyone tanking on me.
After five minutes in silence, he began talking, saying that he was thinking about folding ace-king.
I didn't particularly believe him, but I intended to sit motionless and say nothing either way.
After finally talking himself into a fold, my opponent slid his cards toward the muck.
"Show the bluff! Show the bluff!" players around the table called out.
"Sorry, I can't do that this time," I replied.
Tony Dunst is a poker pro and host of "Raw Deal" on World Poker Tour telecasts. Catch him every Sunday night on FSN.


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My Nonprofit Reviews
Review for The Connecticut Audubon Society, Inc., Fairfield, CT, USA
In a wink, after being asked to join in 2004, I was consumed by the volunteer spirit and camaraderie of the regional board of the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Glastonbury. This group works tirelessly and selflessly to plan and conduct fundraisers - five per year - to support the children's education programs about the natural world that the Center provides. You have but to shadow one class of third graders and to watch the awe and excitement on their faces as they have first-hand experiences with nature, on our field trips or in the classroom, to to understand why your volunteer effort makes a difference and how your investment of time and money reinforces the Society's mission. It is also a joy to watch our after school group of volunteer children learn how to take care of and handle the animals (birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and arthropods) at the Center.
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... developing a much deeper knowledge of birds and their habitats through the Society's scientific research that is disseminated in the annual Connecticut State of the Birds reports. ... hearing positive feedback from the parents of children, and from adults themselves, who have benefited from our programs and activities.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
... accelerate the positioning of each of the Society's regional centers by following the Grasslands Center strategy taken at Pomfret. To fund each repositioning, I would seek financial support from some wealthy "angels" - major foundations and donors, who would be willing to make long-term commitments to the Society and its mission.
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YTB Hit With Another Class-Action Lawsuit
Destination & Tourism June 17, 2010
A group of plaintiffs from Illinois, Missouri, Georgia and Utah have filed a putative class-action suit against YTB, claiming that the company offers no opportunities to actually sell travel and instead is a model focused only on recruiting others into a program of setting up low-cost online travel agencies.
About 75 percent of the $162 million YTB earned in 2008 was derived from the independent marketing representatives, yet a majority of the representatives -- about 80 percent -- failed to earn a profit, according to the complaint.
Last summer, several referral travel agents formerly associated with YTB, Inc. filed a class action lawsuit against YTB International, Inc., in U.S. District Court for Southern Illinois. And in May 2009, California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced an agreement forcing YTB International to stop the deceptive marketing of its largely unprofitable travel websites and prohibiting the company from charging consumers nearly $500 to recruit others into its endless chain scheme. Brown had filed a suit against YTB in 2008. For more information, visit www.ytb.com.
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WITH the Sully Cricket Club 1st XI game at Tondu on Sunday cancelled due to rain, the side decided to challenge the 2nd XI to an impromptu indoor encounter at Cardiff's Swalec Stadium.
Opening with Morgan and Krishna, the 1st XI steadily reached 40 before the former was superbly run out by Manesh off the tight bowling of Crick. Trinash joined Krishna and, with the score on 100, the latter retired on 42. Trinash reached 30 before Satish hit the last bowl of the innings for four and the total reached 109.
In reply, run outs dominated the first few overs, and Morgan then took two for nine, including the dangerous Salem (21).
With the Seconds at 42 for five, the game looked over but newbie James Fullard (24 no) had different ideas and, ably supported by Crick, pushed the score to 97.
In the end, it proved a good work out, with several second teamers pushing for 1st XI duty.
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Over 70 years ago Dr. William Feinbloom founded Designs for Vision in the back of a small doctor's office in Buffalo, New York. The mission of the company, was through research and development, to help people from all walks of life to better realize their full potential through better vision.
Today, over one hundred thousand of Designs for Vision's specialized optical products are in use by surgeons and dentists on a daily basis, in their on-going efforts to relieve pain and improve the quality of life. Tens of thousands of visually impaired people participate more fully in every day life with the use of these products. Certainly Dr. Feinbloom's vision for his company has been realized in large part.