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I've been waiting to try this one all week. Finally had some time to brew it up and really appreciate the taste. I was very impressed with Pancake Breakfast, so I jumped at the chance to get this one.
The smell of the dry tea, has that slight rubbing alcohol smell that some of 52 teas have. But I can smell cinnamon and sugar as well.
The brewed tea tastes like cinnamon and dark brown sugar. It definitely gets better as it cools. As it gets cooler there is more of a pastry/bread type flavour, with cinnamon and the dark brown sugar. On my second cup I added a few pieces of rock sugar. The rock sugar brought out more of a syrup type taste. It also made the second cup of tea taste a lot thicker and creamier. I thought this tea tasted best when it was at a luke-warm temperature. Overall, I tasted cinnamon, dark brown sugar, light bread flavour, all on top of a black tea base. There is a light butter syrup flavour in the aftertaste.
I think I prefer pancake breakfast, but this one was also delicious.

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Pro-suicide sites are not to blame for teenage deaths
The reasons for a young person taking their life are multifaceted, but these sites don't offer vulnerable visitors any hope
Every parent knows that their children are online for a large part of the day. The websites they visit are concealed since their computers are password protected. Parents are well aware that the internet is fertile ground for paedophiles who groom youngsters and lure them into their abusive world.
Children and young people are now frequently warned by the parents, at school and on the media to avoid the pitfalls of responding to people wanting to meet them through chat rooms and such like. Still, some disregard this advice.
An even more sinister development which has only come to attention recently is the presence of pro-suicide sites. In Britain, the death by suicide in 2012 of Tallulah Wilson, aged 15, gripped the attention of the public when the coroner's inquest recently made public her blogs in which she showed photographs of her self-inflicted wounds and conversed about her dark suicidal thoughts.
Rosie Whitaker, another British schoolgirl had also been in touch with pro-suicide websites before she killed herself at the age of 15 a few months before Tallulah. These were read by thousands of fellow bloggers on Tumblr a blogging platform and social network website. As a result this website decided to ban any pro-suicide posts that are drawn to its attention, although it does not block such comments, per se.
There are a number of pro-suicide websites out there. A study of these, published in the 'British Medical Journal' in 2008 found that of the suicide sites looked at, more glorified suicide than offering help in preventing it.
Some were dedicated to describing the personal accounts of those that failed in their attempts, others displayed photographs of self-injury. Some discussed the pros and cons of various methods and gave specific instructions on how, for example, to shoot oneself. Suicide was portrayed as acceptable and glamorous.
On one website the authors of the study found three people who were displaying diaries that amounted to a long suicide note, and two of these are reported as having taken their own lives.
The chatrooms on some of these sites directly encouraged people to take their own lives and facilitated suicide pacts. Suicide notes, death certificates and photographs of the deceased were posted on others. Any person entering the chatroom who tries to discourage suicide had their membership terminated.
Some comments which I found in response to the above study demonstrate the anger and despair of those engaged with these sites: "Life is vastly overrated. It is pointless suffering. If you can't see that, you're deluded or stupid, and your opinion is irrelevant"; "These knee-jerk anti-suicide clowns are to be spit on"; "F**k 'helping others'. People are stupid, boring, worthless trash. And what do I give a f**k if someone 'has it worse'? I don't care about their problems, I care about mine".
There were many more in that vein.
It is tempting to think that these websites cause suicide. But this is an oversimplification and an effort at trying to comprehend the incomprehensibility of suicide. The reasons for any individual deciding to end their life are likely to be multifaceted. The information that is available on the high profile cases who had been involved in pro-suicide websites confirms this. Some had eating disorders or depression, they also had suffered losses in their lives and had complicated relationships at home or in their schools. These were clearly vulnerable young people and if the comments shown above clearly point to anything it is to searing anger and isolation.
The lonely, hurt individuals that seem to populate these websites of despair are undoubtedly trying to find solace from kindred spirits. They are vulnerable in the extreme. The fact that they have engaged in "conversations" on these sites before taking their lives does not mean they are necessarily the cause of this.
There is simply an association and there is no way of knowing if they would have taken their lives had such websites not been available.
The fact that suicide rates in teenagers in Britain has diminished in recent years, despite the growing accessibility of these sites, suggest that their role may be peripheral in causing suicide.
On the other hand, much more information and research is needed to answer this question.
Maybe the pro-suicide websites are not the cause of suicide but their failure to offer any positive reason for continuing with life suggests that they may not be helping much either. The question is, can we afford to take any chance on this?
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Don't Forgot About CUSC
I always enjoy reading Mike Welch's columns, but I was particularly enlightened by his Dec. 8 column entitled "There are lots of Good and Bad ideas Involving CUs." His comments regarding shared branching were interesting, but it appears that, unintentionally, the discussion left the impression that "the two major" shared branching organizations are Service Center Corporation (SCC) and Financial Service Center Corporation (FSCC) when in reality, the major shared branching organization is Credit Union Service Corporation(CUSC) based in Atlanta, Georgia. Statistics will substantiate that CUSC is the largest of the three shared branching corporations with over 615 credit unions within CUSC. Of the 1,558 shared branch locations nationwide, CUSC has 57% of them. CUSC also has the largest number of shared branching transactions. In an effort to clarify the relative size of each of the shared branching companies, I thought it would be appropriate to point out that CUSC is the major shared branching company and we have not merged. Carroll D. Beach President/CEO CUSC Atlanta, Ga.


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Paul Williams and Crawdaddy! Magazine
Paul Williams started Crawdaddy: The Magazine of Rock in January 1966 in his dorm room, a year and a half before Rolling Stone began. Crawdaddy and Paul Williams, who passed away March 2013, were the true Almost Famous story. Can we still find relevance, reference and influence today related to the form of rock journalism Paul Williams founded with Crawdaddy Magazine so many years ago?
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Cindy Lee Berryhill is a California musician-songwriter married to the late rock journalist Paul Williams. She has released six albums since 1988 on way cool indie labels like Rhino, Rough Trade, Cargo and Demon. Berryhill was one of the original purveyor's and founders of New York Antifolk
With a super neato band:
David Schwartz: bass (composer of music on Arrested Development etc), Renata Bratt: cello (Garage Orchestra, clinician, phd), Randy Hoffman: drums (Harry Partch Ensemble, Garage Orchestra), Paula Luber: vibraphone (a medical doctor that hangs out w musicians!)
1988 Who's Gonna Save The World (LP) Rhino Records
1989 Naked Movie Star (LP) Rhino
1994 Garage Orchestra Cargo Records
1996 Straight Outta Marysville Cargo Records
1999 Living Room 16 Griffith Park
2000 Drinking From Puddles (compilation) KRS Records
2008 Beloved Stranger Populuxe Records
Special Appearances
1988 Benefit for Writers of the Village Voice
1990 Mariposa Folk Festival Film
1997 Mountain Stage NPR Series W. Virginia
1999 Getty Museum Los Angeles
(2 songs composed for and performed)
2005 Extreme Makeover Home Edition
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After 20 years in Europe doing radio and writing, I returned to the U.S. late in 2013. Still writing and doing radio, though.


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She may be known for her fashion and beautiful hair, but Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, is ready to throw that all away to become homeless for a night.
Working with the charity Centrepoint, of which her husband is a patron, Kate will take the streets with British TV star and charity ambassador Lisa Maxwell.
Prince William has slept on the streets for a night to also raise awareness of the plight of homeless youth.
"She asked me about sleeping out, so I said: 'Next time I do it, you're doing it with me. No excuses, he's done it.' She said: 'You're on,'" Maxwell told the Daily Mirror.


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735: Movement Preparation for All Clients
Session Update: Warm Ups: Active, Dynamic and Individualized! by James Romans has been changed to Movement Preparation for All Clients with Jay Dawes, MS.
Dynamic warm-ups are used by athletes at all levels to improve movement capabilities and functional range of motion. These same drills can be integrated into training programs for the general population to improve one's ability to perform basic activities for daily living (ADL) and safely participate in recreational activities. In this interactive workshop, attendees will learn how to integrate a variety of movement preparation techniques, and their modifications, to prepare their clients and athletes for training and competition.


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Food makers and grocers are stepping up to the plate with their own nutritional take on what's inside the package.
As governmental pressure mounted for labels that "emphasize nutrients that consumers might want to avoid, like sodium, calories and fat," a New York Times story says, "manufacturers insisted that they should also be able to use the labels to highlight beneficial nutrients, including vitamins, minerals and protein."
The result: a labeling system developed by the Grocery Manufacturers Association and the Food Marketing Institute, and a $50 million advertising campaign to promote it in the fall.
The White House is planning big moves, the story goes on to say, quoting a statement calling the labeling initiative "a significant first step" but one that will be seen as a stepping stone to "future improvement" — and be followed carefully by the F.D.A.
It quotes Michelle Obama's push for the industry, marked by a speech last March on "clear, consistent" label needs.
"Mrs. Obama challenged our industry to move farther and faster providing consumers with healthier product choices and more information," said Pamela Bailey, the chief executive of the Grocery Manufacturers Association. "We would not be here today if she had not defined the common objective."
Product perception issues are getting hotter. Earlier this month, people pointed fingers at packaging as a way to keep consumers from noticing changes in the volume of the products they were purchasing.
"From toothpaste to tuna fish, hot dogs to hand soap, companies have been shaving ounces and inches from packages for years," ABC News quotes a Consumer Reports study as saying. The story suggests that "to keep consumers from noticing the incredible disappearing act, manufacturers have grown clever about packaging." The study cites up to 20 percent reductions.
Meanwhile, the Times story also flags an industry initiative called Smart Choices, which was shelved two years back "after the F.D.A. said it might mislead consumers," alleging it promoted "sugary cereals like Froot Loops as a healthy choice."


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Sujan Dangol, Kathmandu
Sujan Dangol is part of Art Lab #2 which focuses on manufacturing and production. The Participants at Art Lab #2 will take over the baton from the previous team by developing further on their results, experiences and impressions. The process will undfold as a long studio-visit at The Factory of Art and Design in the Sundholm neighborhood. Sujan Dangol has been appointed with the baton by Nischal Oli curator and participant of Art Lab 1#. Sujan Dangol will create a site-specific work for Alt_Cph16 Crosscuts.
About Sujan Dangol
Sujan Dangol is a Nepalese artist and part of the Art Collective Guthi, based in Kathmandu. Sajun Dangol works with different artistic practises such as painting, sculpture, video, happenings and social interventions. Sujan Dangol focuses on participatory projects such as the project Book Bus, where Sujan Dangol and a small group of other artists drove around rural regions of Nepal with the aim of fulfilling art education in remote schools and communities. Thematically, Sujan Dangol works with climate changes, production from waste, sustainable culture, utopian societies and alternative spaces.
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Posted under Publications & Research & Ross Izard & School Finance & Taxes & Taxpayers
Just last week, we were talking about the record number of local school-related tax increases on the ballot and how those increases fit in the context of school finance overall. I even had a reader named Larry write in to correct me on a misspelling of Michael Phelps' name. I incorrectly thought his name was Michael Phelp (with no "s"). I suppose that's what I get for not watching swimming. I am dreadfully ashamed of the error, and hope Mr. Phelps (and Larry) can find it in his heart to forgive me.
Fortunately, I won't need to make any swimming references today. Instead, I'd like to continue the conversation on Colorado school finance by briefly highlighting a new issue paper published by my Independence Institute policy friend Ross Izard. Continue Reading »


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White at Sundance: Day One, History
My wife and daughter went to the Inauguration--you might have
seen them; they were the ones clapping and cheering--and I flew to a Red State.
Yes, I have landed at Sundance, spelling my comrades Eddie
Schmidt and Tamara Krinsky. Thanks for keeping my seat warm, mates! I'll take
it from here.
I didn't have that celebrity-soaked plane trip that
President Eddie reported on, but I did enjoy a pleasant
flight-and-shuttle-ride-long catch-up with former IDA Programs and Events Manager
Tracie Lewis (now programmer at Film Independent).
But about that Inauguration, I watched as much as I could of
this world-shaking event, but just as Obama laid his hand on the Bible, Southwest made its
last call for boarding.
But some of the highlights leading up that moment: George
Bush Senior hugging Bill Clinton as if he were the son he wished he had...Dick
Cheney doing his Dr. Strangelove routine one last time...George Bush Junior entering
the stage to a chorus of boos...The Queen of Soul channeling both Marian Anderson
and Mahalia Jackson with her
tear-jerking rendition of "My Country 'Tis of Thee."...The multitudes around the
world--from Kenya to Indonesia--anticipating this moment...And Obama himself, the
last to arrive--poised, centered, rooted, self-aware...
Anything else--even the 25th edition of Sundance,
which itself was straddling history by opening in the Bush Administration and
closing in the Obama Administration--would be, well, ordinary.
And, touching down in Park City
for the midpoint changeover, I sensed a lower-key vibe, a deference to the
magnitude of the day. Fellow scribes were gathered in the press room, solemnly
watching the parade; Main Street
was eminently walkable (although I was turned away from the Sundance Channel
party), and the Sundancers beamed a beam of history.
More mundane matters--my condo is wireless-less. I figured that
wireless connectivity was as basic an amenity as pillows, blankets and hot water, but
apparently the condo owner, mired in a dial-up world, considered WiFi the
equivalent of mints under the pillow and fog-free mirrors. So, having sought out a solution to my wireless-lessness, I post my missive a day late. But now that I've found a clean, well-wired place, I'll be a post-aholic.
I did manage to catch a screening at the Temple Theatre--a
new facility for both Sundance and Park City--Pamela Yates' The Reckoning, which profiles the International Criminal Court
(ICC) and its mission to bring the perpetrators of the world's worst atrocities
to justice. The protagonist, prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo, and his team go
through the Byzantine process of building cases against warlords in Uganda and The Congo, as well as the President
of Sudan for genocide in Darfur. Although the
ICC has the participation and support of over 60 countries-not including the United States, China
and Russia-the
wheels of justice turn very slowly. Yates is in it for the long haul with her
film, having launched an audience engagement campaign: www.IJCentral.org, which
aims "to build a global grassroots movement and social network for an effective
international justice system."
ICC prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo, subject of Pamela Yates' The Reckoning (Prod.: Paco de Onis).


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Online marketers seem to have their own language. As a newcomer to the space, you may be feeling a bit lost in marketing speak. That's okay — you're not alone. You have your own jargon to worry about. If you're a doctor, ask your marketer friends to name every bone in the human body. They won't know where to start. If you're a musician? Ask your marketer friends to name more than 10 musical notes. They won't.
But don't think that you can ignore marketing speak altogether. These terms are more than just buzz — they're foundational to your business. That's precisely why we wrote this blog post — to give you a simple yet effective introduction to some of the key concepts in marketing. It's part 1 of a two-part series that we're putting together. Here are 10 of the most popular marketing terms demystified.
Oh, and if you think these terms are awesome — just wait until we publish part 2.
1. Conversions
The bread and butter of online marketing
You've probably heard this word in the context of a couple of other disciplines. In finance, you've probably heard of convertible bonds. In history, you may have heard stories of religious conversions. When you're traveling, you probably convert currencies based on the country you're visiting. In marketing, the concept of a conversion is simple, but it's also different in the sense that you're dealing strictly with people.
Conversions are all about customer acquisition. For instance, a free trial subscriber could eventually convert into a paying customer. A website visitor could convert into a newsletter subscriber by clicking on a link. Sometimes, conversion rates are directly related to revenue, but other times, they're a step apart. What they have in common is that they're goal-driven, and you can quantify them. Successful conversion rates are context-specific and are specified by individual marketers. Each and every number that you pick should be directly tied to your business's success.
2. Lead Generation
Interest that counts
This is another important concept in customer acquisition. In online marketing, leads refer to the customers and prospects who express interest in your business or services. A portion of these leads eventually convert into paying customers — sometimes immediately and sometimes down the road.
Lead generation refers to the process of collecting information from people who are interested in your business. But keep in mind that the process is not as simple as spamming people with a signup form. You need to actively build a rapport with your leads. Sometimes, you need to give stuff away for free — ebooks, video downloads, tutorials, promotional offers, etc.
With this aspect of marketing quality is everything. Rather than reaching out to hoards of random people, you need to make your efforts as efficient as possible by only reaching out to the crowds of people who are most likely to be interested in your products and services. Effective lead generation means that you need to do more than simply cast a wide net. You need to really laser in on your target market by getting to know them, understanding their needs, and appealing to their values.
3. Landing Page
The introductory handshake
If you're running an online advertising campaign through paid marketing or social media, you need to send your prospects to some destination on the Internet. Rather than pointing everyone to your website homepage, you should consider sending them to a landing page instead. Here, you can provide all the necessary details without the unnecessary information overload. Just focus on the who, what, where, when, why, how, and what's next of your business.
According to the landing page experts over at Unbounce, there are 7 types — the one that you ultimately use will depend on your specific marketing goals. No matter the case, your landing page is one of the most important ways to make a good first impression with your prospects.
4. SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
Your not-so-secret sauce
Believe it or not, SEO is one of the most heated topics in online marketing. The idea is simple — rank high on search engines for terms related to your brand. But over the last few years, marketers have taken that concept to the extreme by engaging in some highly shady practices — trading links, meaningless repetition of keywords, etc.
Today, search engine optimization is all about user experience. The idea is even more simple — create products and content that people will love and trust, and your website will see higher rankings on search engines. Today's SEO is more of an outcome than a marketing strategy. Instead of chasing an algorithm (aka shady SEO), your goal should be customer acquisition and retention (aka holistic marketing).
5. PPC (Pay-Per- Click)
Your much-needed boost
Pay-per-click is an online advertising model in which marketers only pay for advertisements that receive clicks. Clicks can cost as little as a penny or as much as $10+. The marketing concept may sound unusual — but you may be surprised to know that PPC advertising has been around for many years. It's also the bread and butter of major technology companies like Google.
Behind the scenes, the pay-per-click model works like an auction. Advertisers are constantly competing for placements on target websites — and it's the high bidders who are able to secure placements.
PPC advertising is one of the most cost-effective Internet marketing models in the sense that it can take $100 or less to be up and running. Both advertisers and publishers displaying ads benefit — advertisers have the opportunity to secure new business, and publishers are able to carve out new revenue streams. Anyone can be an advertiser or publisher — from large ventures like Target to small businesses and mom & pop blogs.
Your profitability dreams come true
If you're a business owner, you've definitely heard this infamous acronym before. Across industries, the meaning of ROI is universal — return on investment. No surprises. Now, with respect to online marketing, ROI can get a bit tricky. As with other industries, what matters most is revenue. But with online marketing, the revenue benefits of your efforts are sometimes intangible. You can deploy a sophisticated (and expensive) business intelligence plan, but sometimes, you just need to rely on your intuition and gut that your initiative is yielding value. Now, be careful not to stretch ROI too far — if you rely too heavily on tweets, shares, and pageviews to measure your success, you risk ignoring your core business model. You need to focus on tangible gains and always be ROI-driven.
7. Social Media
More to it than Facebook
We seriously debated adding this one to the list, but we ultimately decided to do it. The reason being — social media is a living, breathing discipline. It goes beyond big-name platforms like Facebook and Twitter to truly capture how people are interacting with one another and sharing information online. Social media is a sociological phenomenon, not just a technology trend. But where exactly is the line? Is email social media? To an extent. What about blogs? Getting warmer. What about the up and coming niche social networks like Quora, HealthTap, and Doximity — you bet. Over the next few years, social media will become more and more specialized and niche. Prepare yourself by investigating trends beyond Facebook.
Seeing through a flurry of data
KPI is an acronym for key performance indicator. This is a number that helps to benchmark the successes and growth that result from your online marketing initiatives. These can be conversion rates, click through rates, transactions, or offer sign-ups. If you really wanted, you could sit down and brainstorm a monster list of metrics to monitor. Usually, however, it's best to pick a handful that are feasible to monitor over time in a straightforward way. In selecting your KPIs, your goal should actually be to avoid the data flurry so that you can integrate your marketing efforts with your company's bottom line.
It's all about people
These two letters are the bread and butter of your marketing efforts. UX is an abbreviation for "user experience" — a concept that is foundational to business on the Internet. No matter your marketing or business strategy, you need to make sure that you're creating a positive atmosphere for your customers and prospects. You can't bug 'em. You can't spam 'em. You can't beat them over the head with a meaningless marketing message. You need to inspire them to love your brand. So make sure that you always think your UX through before launching any initiative online. This could be as simple as hosting a brainstorming session with your consultants and team.
10. Reach
Your sphere of influence
Whether or not you have experience as a marketer, you've probably heard this term before. All of your marketing efforts should be designed to boost your brand reach. You need to connect with as many qualified prospects and leads as possible to grow your business. The bigger your voice, the bigger your brand reach — and the bigger your profits. No matter your marketing strategy, it should always prioritize reach.
Your Comments
Have any questions about the terms we've explained above? We're happy to elaborate — just leave a comment below. Stay tuned for part 2 of this marketing speak series where we'll focus on data, ROI, and more. Until then, we're happy to keep the conversation going. Just let us know what you think!


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A MAN who hurled his pet dog into the road during a booze-fuelled attack in South Tyneside has been banned from owning animals for five years after narrowly avoiding jail.
David Short, 25, also tried to strangle the puppy, called Marley, and admitted he wanted to 'kill the dog' before being arrested by police on October 28, 2011.
Short was convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal and failing to ensure its needs were met at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court last month, but failed to turn up to the hearing.
He was due to be sentenced at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court on Friday, but instead he was sentenced at Peterlee Magistrates' Court yesterday.
The incident took place at about 5.30pm at Lumley Terrace, Jarrow, and was witnessed by Short's ex partner, who tried to take the dog from him before he threw it into the road.
Judith Curry, prosecuting for the RSPCA, said: "The dog was found cowering and shivering on the pavement. The police said Short was slurring words, his eyes were glazed and he smelt strongly of intoxicating liquor.
"He had said 'I want to kill the dog'.
"Short had picked Marley up and threw him into the road, narrowly missing a parked car."
The court heard that Short had also placed the dog on his knees and squeezed its neck.
Marley, a Staffordshire bull terrier, who was seven months old at the time, was taken to a vet and found to have reddening on the neck, which could have come from strangulation.
He did not have any bruising or cuts, but the vet reported he was underweight and undernourished.
Gavin Sword, defending, said: "This is not a pleasant offence and not something he is flippant or amused about.
"David Short lost both parents at a young age, his mother at 15 and his dad died two years later.
"Since the age of 15, he has abused alcohol. He is a young man who has some difficulties.
"He doesn't want to be reliant on six litres of cider a day to function, but it doesn't happen overnight."
Tony Thompson, chairman of the magistrates, said: "Based on the evidence we have heard, the offence is so serious that only custody is applicable.
"We are prepared to suspend this term of imprisonment for 12 months.
"You will be given a supervision order for 12 months, with an alcohol treatment requirement for six months.
"We've taken a chance here, setting you free again.
"I have to say, if you come before court, it won't be so good for you. This will probably be your last chance."
Short, of Bow Street in Bowburn, County Durham, was given a 12-week sentence for causing unnecessary suffering to an animal, with a two-week sentence for failing to ensure the needs of an animal were met, to run concurrently.
Both sentences were suspended for 12 months.
He was also sentenced for two separate charges of failing to comply with community orders.
Short was also given a 12-month community supervision order, with an alcohol treatment requirement of six months.
Short was disqualified from owning animals for five years, and cannot return to court to try to amend that term for three years. He was also ordered to pay court costs of £80.
After the sentencing, RSPCA inspector Claire Hunt said: "This was an absolutely shocking and deliberate case of cruelty for which there can be no excuse.
"I am extremely pleased that he has been banned from keeping an animal as this is the only way to protect others in future.
"Happily, the dog was signed over to the RSPCA and rehomed."
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Miami Beach Convention Center - The Miami Beach Convention Center hosts Major annual trade shows here include the Jewelers International Showcase (three times annually), Graphics of the Americas, the International Boatbuilders Exhibition (IBEX), and the Seatrade Cruise Shipping Conference/Expo. The MBCC annual calendar also boasts some of the nation's premiere public events, including America's largest consumer show, the Miami International Boat Show, the South Florida International Auto Show, currently the third largest in the United States, and North America's most important contemporary art fair, Art Basel Miami Beach.
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Miami-Dade Office of Film & Entertainment - Apply for film permits in Miami-Dade County.
City of Miami Mayor's Office of Film & Cultural Affairs - Apply for film permits in the City of Miami.


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Understanding the Issue
When pressing and holding the Power key, it may not display the option to Power off.
This happens when you enable Storage encryption from the Storage menu and restart the device without entering the password.
Help & How to
To make the Power button show the Power off option, follow these steps:
- Be advised this is a software error that will be fixed in a future software update.
- From the Home screen, press the Menu key.
- Touch Settings.
- Touch Security.
- Touch Clear all credentials.
- To prevent this from happening again, turn off storage encryption:
- From the menu in step 4, press the Back key.
- Touch Storge.
- Touch Storage encryption to turn it off.
- If the issue happens again or you do not want to turn off storage encryption, turn off the device by removing the battery.


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Weird goings on in Toronto, and the Maple Leafs are 2nd in the East
Weird goings on in Toronto, and the Maple Leafs are 2nd in the East
Has some enlightened views on cycling does Rob Ford:
I doubt it improves your ability to govern but it might be worth a try on Boris
My heart bleeds for him...
It explains a lot......
To be fair, he only smoked cracked when he was in a drunken stupor.
Smoking whose crack?
It makes a differance y'know.
I'm told crack is really mayorish.
I'm told crack is really mayorish.
top marks.
To be honest, I don't think they'll have to wait long for him to "retire". I suspect he has some blood pressure issues!
the love child of Eric Pickles?
smoking crack doesnt make you a bad mayor.
Being a "laughable bumble****" does.
Cory D at boing-boing does not like him one little bit and has been writing about his bumble***wittery for months
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That IS really odd!
The Leafs in 2nd place?
In the Pacific, my 2 teams are 6th & 7th
'Play better or else we'll send you to Calgary!'
Stoner, thank you for the link which led to a great interview between Doctorow and Terry Pratchett.
OK, I'm going to be honest with you all now.. I confess that I have smoked crack on a couple of occasions..
Neither time did it make me into a bad mayor
Did it make you really red in the face like your head was about to burst though?
does snorting coke with prostitutes make you a bad chancellor?
probably not
Half the cabinet would appear to be on crack, and they are doing a wonderful job.
esselgruntfuttock my team worst in NHL
A serious crack habit can lead to significant weight loss.
He looks like Eric Pickles - if Eric Pickles smoked crack.
He just loves his country enough that he wants his face to match its flag.
The gift that keeps on giving...
he is seriously pushing maximum density surely..?
Snorting coke sniffing crack, is this the way you climb the social ladder!
Life imitates art as Toronto hip-hop crew Times Neue Roman find that the summer 2012 video for their woozy hip-hop sleaze-anthem Late Night Toronto was actually staggeringly prescient. Said video features the drug-fuelled nocturnal adventures of revellers wearing masks of Toronto mayor Rob Ford
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10 Great Classical 'Friends' And Their Recordings
As classical music isn't my usual beat I often look to the company of "friends" to entertain me. Joseph Campbell advised that we focus on one artist and follow him or her, rather than just collect information on everything that's out there. So here are 10 to choose from.
Two of the best friends a classical music lover, particularly a contemporary classical music lover, could have the past couple of years, are conductor-composer Esa-Pekka Salonen and violinist Hilary Hahn. That both of them, and many others on the list, record for Deutsche Grammophon speaks well of that label's commitment to talent and the relative freedom the artists have to record contemporary music (though the label's 20/21 series is certainly missed).
1. Esa-Pekka Salonen. Salonen's own music is a bracing blend of French soundscapes and Bartokian dramatic development. That's also reflected in the other composers he champions and this past year he championed three of them on three different labels — a disc of three compositions by one of his teachers, Henri Dutilleux, on DG; fellow Finn Kaija Saariaho on Ondine with Dawn Upshaw; and the completion of his traversal of the four symphonies of Witold Lutosławski on his old label, Sony. He has had long associations with all three composers — Saariaho is the only one still living — and he makes them all sound as accessible and exciting as Ravel or Bartok.
2. "In 27 Pieces: The Hilary Hahn Encores," DG. Hahn was a champion of 20th century composers when she first burst onto the scene in the late '90s. She's now a champion of 21st century music. She solicited short encore pieces from 27 of her contemporaries and previewed several at Jordan Hall early in the year at a Celebrity Series of Boston concert. Now they're all together on this recently-released CD and it's remarkable how each flows so beautifully into the next regardless of tonality or ethnicity. Perfect for iPods. I haven't downloaded it yet, but my guess is that the order on the CD isn't essential to appreciate this rich contemporary cavalcade.
3. Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts, Vol. 2, Kultur. These broadcasts are where my love of classical music took seed. There was something to be said for only being able to choose between NBC and CBS back in the Middle Ages. Bernstein was not only incredibly charismatic, but hardly ever talked down to children. He was also, as has been widely celebrated, a great communicator. His program about Paul Hindemith (see the above video) tells you as much about 20th century music as you're ready to hear. This set has the Young Performers telecasts on them. Most of them didn't gain widespread recognition, but it's fun to see those who did — Ozawa, Abbado, Harrell. DG seems to have ceded Bernstein's post-New York legacy to other companies and this year ica Classics released his underappreciated performance of the "Enigma Variations" with the BBC Orchestra, including a fascinating rehearsal video.
4. Pierre Boulez, Complete Works, DG. Is there a beloved atonalist in your heart? Boulez, who succeeded Bernstein in New York, played Apollonian composer-conductor to Bernstein's Dionysus — from the Frenchman's cool, unemotive conducting style to his crystalline performances of modernist masters. Yet these recordings show there has been plenty of warmth and emotion in his compositions over the years, furthered by his love of Asian instrumentation. DG also released a smart pairing of his Salzburg Festival performances of Mahler's "Das Klagende Lied" and "Lulu-Suite."
5. Gidon Kremer, Victor Kissine, "Between Two Waves," ECM New Series. Kremer has set the standard for violinists like Hahn and Anne-Sophie Mutter in terms of championing his contemporaries, and near-contemporaries. Kremer has focused more, though not exclusively, on his fellow artists from the Soviet diaspora, such as Kissine, a Russian native now living in Belgium. Kremer only appears on one of the three selections here that evoke the sea with a style and grace that goes well beyond minimalism.
6. Yuja Wang, Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 3, Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 2, DG. Wang combines the excitement of Lang Lang with the elegance of Krystian Zimerman and as her YouTube videos show, it doesn't hurt to look marvelous. It's her talent that shines through on this disc, however, and that of another hot personality, Gustavo Dudamel, here conducting the Simón Bolívar Orchstra. She was in Boston earlier in the season with the Celebrity Series; she'll be back with the Boston Symphony Orchestra in late March playing the same Prokofiev piece. Can't wait.
7. Anne-Sophie Mutter, Dvorak Violin Concerto, DG. Back to the 19th Century we go with Mutter after a sparkling contemporary CD last year. This isn't the romantic warhorse of other composers nor do we hear it as much as Dvořák's cello concerto and last three symphonies. Mutter, reunited with the Berlin Philharmonic, makes you wonder why. She'll also be performing the piece with the Boston Symphony, but you'll have to wait for Tanglewood in the summer.
8. Jeremy Denk, J. S. Bach, Goldberg Variations. I just started listening to Denk last year. He reminds me somewhat of Gilbert Kalish in his ability to make Ives and Ligeti as flowing as Bach and, this year, he makes Bach seem as melodic as Mozart and Beethoven. I wish I had seen him when he performed the Goldbergs in Boston this year.
9. Hélène Grimaud, Brahms Piano Concertos, DG. This is about as fiery a recording of the two Brahms concertos that I've heard and Andris Nelsons, the BSO's incoming maestro, is there every step of the way with the French pianist.
10. Boston Baroque, Haydn, "Lord Nelson Mass" and Symphony No. 102, Linn. I'm not the world's biggest period instrument fan, but every now and then a recording like this comes along that makes me think I should be. The first performance was canceled by the Marathon bombing, which perhaps accounts for the special urgency for the mass, which as the liner notes point out, was originally called "Mass in Difficult, Uncertain or Anxious Times."
Looking Ahead
Great concert coming in February. The best classical performance I saw all of last year was the Boston Sympony Orchestra accompanying the film, "West Side Story" at Tanglewood. The BSO will be repeating the experience Feb. 14, 15 and 16. It's a great way to see the film and hear the music anew. You'll thank me later.
More Classical Music
One other friend I use to guide me to the best CDs of the year is Jeremy Eichler, Boston Globe classical music critic. Terrific taste. Here's his list. He also singled out the Young People's Concerts.
On Point: Hilary Hahn Takes '27 Encores'
Here & Now: Soprano Dawn Upshaw And Composer Maria Schneider Make Grammy-Nominated Music Together
NPR's Top 10 Classical CDs
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I recently attended an event where I heard someone say CIOs' days are numbered. It wasn't really news to me: That whole concept of CIOs, particularly in government, having a short lifespan dates back to oh, forever.
When CIO first emerged on the scene, people weren't exactly agog. They used to say CIO meant Career Is Over. For government CIOs, that statements holds some truth. While former Justice Department CIO Vance Hitch held his position for nearly a decade, making him the longest-serving CIO in government, the average tenure for CIOs is two years.
The nation's first U.S. CIO, Vivek Kundra, made it 2.5 years before he threw in the towel and handed over the reins to former Microsoft exec Steven VanRoekel. Others who have passed the two-year marker are VA CIO Roger Baker and DHS CIO Richard Spires, who were both appointed in 2009.
But the notion that CIOs would completely vanish is just rubbish, according to an article on CIO.com. CIOs' roles and responsibilities may change drastically, but they'll still be around, the story titled "10 Predictions for What the CIO Role Will Look Like in 2020" points out.
In 2012, CIOs will, for example, not have a traditional IT department. With the march to the cloud and rapid advancements in technology, IT departments will move from being a physical entities that manages cloud services to a cloud service itself, the article notes.
Future CIOs will also see a dip in the number of employees they manage. Instead, the future will usher in more autonomous computing that relies less on human intervention for systems to operate correctly.
To read the rest of the story, head over to CIO.com.
Posted by Camille Tuutti on May 04, 2012 at 12:19 PM0 comments
Federal IT professionals are far from immune to the belt-tightening in government, as evidenced by a new survey by InformationWeek.
Nextgov reports the pay for federal IT workers stagnated, and even decreased, due to the two-year salary freeze for feds. By polling more than 730 federal IT workers, the survey found that the average compensation for federal IT staff had stayed at $97,000. IT managers, on the other hand, saw a slight dip in their total compensation: from 2011's number of $125,000 to the current level of $120,000.
The survey also pointed out that those government IT professionals are nonetheless earning more than their industry IT colleagues, who average around $90,000. Those in management positions make around $116,000.
However, previous surveys, such as this one, contradicts the notion that federal IT pros are better compensated than those in the commercial sector. Robert Half Technology's Salary Guide from October 2011 showed that a new-found focus on big data, cybersecurity and mobility has fueled IT hiring in the private sector, thus pushing starting salaries higher.
The InformationWeek survey cited in Nextgov polled 480 federal IT staffers and 253 federal IT managers.
Posted by Camille Tuutti on May 02, 2012 at 12:19 PM22 comments
The GSA spending scandal prompted federal employees to challenge inappropriate actions and expose misconduct. But a warning comes from a law firm that says workers who refuse questionable orders are committing insubordination, which could put their employment at risk.
"If your supervisor is telling you to do something, you could face suspension or removal if you fail to obey that order, regardless of how ludicrous or improper as it may sound, as long as what you are ordered to do does not constitute a crime" John Mahoney, partner and chair of the Labor and Employment Law Practice Group at Tully Rinckey PLLC, said in a statement.
"Even if you're ordered to buy a $10,000 hammer, you're usually better off doing it and then blowing the whistle," he added.
The Merit Systems Protection Board has determined there's an exception to this "obey-now-grieve-later" rule. Federal workers are allowed to disobey if the orders are illegal or could cause harm, Mahoney said. And those employees who do end up carrying out dubious orders are also protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act.
But exposing misconduct does come with some risks, he cautioned.
"In the federal government, employees must obey management's rules and orders," Mahoney said. "As hard as it is to obey some orders, it can be even harder to expose how wrong they are because of the risk of retaliation in the form of poor performance evaluations or other adverse actions."
What do you think of Mahoney's advice? Have you ever been in a situation where you had to obey first, then complain later? And have you seen this rule stop federal employees from exposing wrongdoing?
Posted by Camille Tuutti on Apr 27, 2012 at 12:19 PM7 comments
Judging from the reader comments on 10 things feds should never tell the boss, there are plenty of inappropriate remarks uttered by managers and employees alike. Here's a sampling of some of the best of the worst that our readers added:
"If you don't like it, quit or retire."
"I really don't like learning new things."
"I'm not smart enough to work on those new computers. I shouldn't have to do that task." (Said by a 2210 series GS-12)
"I like being married and for more than just the sex."
"You will only do EXACTLY what I tell you to do!!"
"I cannot give you the job because you don't have a college education." (Said by a manager who had only a high school diploma.)
"That task is not on my list of priorities -- get someone else to do it."
"I know women get emotional." (Said by a manager.)
"I have rehearsal with the agency choir." (Used as an excuse to avoid doing a mandatory report required for employee's position.)
My favorite comment, however, tied into the recent overspending debacle: "What about: 'I scheduled our next off-site [meeting] in Vegas and used a GSA contract to save money.' Or maybe: 'My wife said it was OK.' Thanks -- I'll be here all week."
Have heard other comments that top these? Keep 'em coming!
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You've just joined the government and want to impress your manager. But how? Dressing to the nines and impeccable manners will get you far, says business etiquette specialist Pamela Eyring. "Having great business etiquette gets you noticed by your supervisor -- in a positive way," said Eyring, who spent more than 20 years in government and served as the first civilian chief of protocol at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Eyring now serves as president and director of The Protocol School of Washington. Here she shares her top three tips for how young, up-and-coming feds can make a lasting impression on their superiors.
Class it up
"Understanding that you're young, you don't have to dress like older people," she said. "But you have to look mature, especially in the government."
Eyring suggests you eliminate any kind of weekend attire from your work wardrobe, and for women that means no cleavage-baring blouses. Showing too much skin is "the No. 1 complaint, in government and private industry," she said. "Young women especially are showing way too much cleavage. That's fine for the weekend if you want to do that, but in business, we don't want to look at your chest."
Skirts should be similarly modest, to the top of the knee, or longer, she said. And keep the footwear professional too. "Flip-flops are too casual and too noisy, and they don't give an appearance of professionalism," she said.
Her No. 1 tip for young women to look more professional is to wear something with a collar. "I always tell women, if you put on a jacket or blouse with a collar, it gives you more power immediately," Eyring said.
For men, however, the main culprit in poor dress is a disheveled, slouchy appearance: dirty, cracked shoes or wrinkled dress shirts. Young men also tend to wear suit jackets or sports coats that are too big, hanging down to their knuckles, Eyring said. "Very rarely can you just pull [suits] off the rack and wear them," she said, suggesting men have their suits tailored to perfection.
Another tip for young employees is to mirror dress after a mentor or a boss who's had a longer career. "Step it up, she said. "I always liked to dress one step ahead of [superiors] because when you look more professional, you feel more professional. And professional dress gets you noticed if you're coming up in the workforce."
Check yourself
How you greet a person and shake hands, eye contact and posture all tie into presenting yourself in the best light possible. "When you're talking to someone, you should give eye contact at least 40 to 60 percent of the time," Eyring said. Young people often haven't mastered the art of making eye contact, she said, either staring too intensely or looking away from the person for too long at a time.
Handshakes matter too. "You used to see a lot of young men who had been taught by their mothers, especially in the South, to let the woman offer her hand first, and then just shake her fingertips very gently and softly," she said. "But today in business, women and men shake hands the same way: Web to web, firm grip -- then let go."
When it comes to body language, your posture is as important as your handshake. When greeting and meeting someone, make sure your shoulders face the other person's, Eyring said. Also, if you're sitting down and someone greets you, stand up so you can give the other person better eye contact.
Manage your time
Showing up to work on time, if not early, is just a basic necessity, but many young professionals fail to realize the importance of time management, Eyring said. "'If you can't be timely to work, your superior is not going to put you on a level of a higher position," she said.
Time management is not just about being punctual but how you use your time during work hours. Using your personal cell phone "over and over and over again" is a no-no, Eyring said, and if you have to take a call make sure to step out in the hallway on your break to do so. "They didn't hire you to talk on the phone and check your Facebook; you were hired to be there and work," she said.
And if you complete your tasks before deadline, "don't leave early, go find more work to do!" Eyring said, suggesting employees ask their managers what else they can do instead of "just sitting there and waiting." Showing that you're eager to learn is also key to get a manager's attention and show you're serious about your work, she said.
Discipline in time management and consistency is expected of employees, although "it might not be in your orientation," Eyring said. "These are the things that [managers] watch and what they want."
Posted by Camille Tuutti on Apr 24, 2012 at 12:19 PM1 comments
There are certain things you should never tell your boss. You're late and disheveled because you knocked back a few last night. You missed a deadline because you were glued to a reality-TV marathon. You failed to show up to a meeting because you just didn't feel like going.
In many cases, it's better to just bite your tongue than to overshare with your boss, especially if you're a federal employee and under more scrutiny than ever. Avoiding those awkward foot-in-mouth moments is not only a must but it can end up saving you a lot of trouble -- even your job.
So what are some real-life examples of remarks feds have made to their bosses that they shouldn't have? I asked Diane Hansen Denholm, former fed and current vice president at consulting firm North Highland, to share some of the off-limits remarks she had heard throughout the years. Together with her team she came up with 11 examples that perfectly illustrate occasions where silence would have been golden.
1. "You know I'm eligible to retire."
2. "That's not in my job description."
3. "I did a pretty good job this year; here is my write-up for my monetary award"
4. "I really don't want to go to that meeting, can't you handle it by yourself?"
5. "Congress doesn't really need to know this stuff."
6. "I'm not sure where I got that data."
7. "I prefer to work alone; I'm not good at working on teams"
8. "I can't meet your deadline."
9. "I have always had a crush on you." (Said during a negative performance review.)
10. "I know you're a woman…"
11. "I don't know why you need that information."
What are some other inappropriate comments you've heard as a manager? Have you heard your colleagues say something they shouldn't? Share your stories in the comments. Here, oversharing is welcome.
Posted by Camille Tuutti on Apr 23, 2012 at 9:03 AM59 comments
Federal employees are finally getting catching a break from the anti-government rhetoric and getting some recognition for the work they do.
More than half-dozen senators have pledged to honor public servants from federal, state and local governments during Public Service Recognition Week, held May 6 to May 12.
Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) introduced a resolution to honor government employees, and his pledge was co-signed by Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Carl Levin (D-Mich.), Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) and Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.).
Never heard of PSRW? Well, it's been around since 1985 and was launched by the Public Employees Roundtable as a nationwide initiative to recognize government employees for their contributions. The coalition includes more than 30 Washington-based organizations, including federal executive boards, industry partners and other associations focused on public service.
"This week is about saying thank you to our nation's public servants who have dedicated their careers and their lives to helping others," said Max Stier, president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service. "As a nation, we hold our public servants accountable to high standards, and this week is about expressing our gratitude to the millions of Americans across the country who work with honor on our behalf."
Top government officials have also been involved in PSRW throughout the years. OPM head John Berry, Energy Secretary Steven Chu and then-Defense Secretary Robert Gates, just to mention a few, served as PSRW honorary co-chairs in 2011.
Not only does PSRW give that rare nod to feds, but it also aims to inspire a new generation of public servants. But most important than ever: The event strives to improve the perception and morale of federal workers and other public servants, which is particularly important in the wake of the GSA spending scandal.
The nationwide celebration will take place in form of ceremonies, information fairs, parades and other events. If you're in the D.C. area, make sure to check out the PSRW's website for information about ongoing events. Those happenings run the gamut from D.C.'s Funniest Fed Competition to a Public Service Town Hall.
Posted by Camille Tuutti on Apr 18, 2012 at 12:19 PM2 comments
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402 - Binder device releasably engaging aperture or notch of sheet
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|Journal Template System - A journaling system including a binder, journaling sheets, and template sheet. The template sheet includes a plurality of spaced holes spatially arranged to correspond to at least some of the rings in the binder. Typically, each of the holes includes a slit that allows the template sheet to be inserted and removed from the binder without opening the rings. One or more windows are defined in the template sheet which allows a user to write therethrough onto a journaling sheet. A preprinted instruction is disposed adjacent to the window which instructs the user to write a message within the window.
|COVER FOR BINDING A BUNDLE OF SHEETS - A cover for the binding of a bundle of sheets, includes a spine with flaps attached thereto, the cover including in addition a loose binding profile with a bottom and two legs between which a bundle of sheets can be clasped. The binding profile is made from a springy or other material or comprises a hinge that allows the legs to move toward or away from one another and which binding profile can be attached to the spine of the cover after the bundle of sheets has been clasped.
|ADJUSTABLE TAB DIVIDER - Embodiments of the invention relate to dividers with tabs adjustable along at least two edges of the binder. One embodiment is directed to a divider for use in a binder. The divider comprises a panel, the panel comprising a binding edge and a plurality of non-binding edges, and a tab. The panel comprises at least one binding feature adjacent the binding edge and at least one tab mating feature adjacent at least first and second edges of the plurality of non-binding edges. The tab is configured to mate with the at least one tab mating feature. The at least one tab mating feature is configured such that the tab is positionable in at least two longitudinal positions along the first non-binding edge and in at least two longitudinal positions along the second non-binding edge.
|POCKET FOR SHEET-RETAINING DEVICE AND RELATED MATERIAL AND METHOD - An apparatus including a pocket that is at least partially defined by an elastomeric film, and a related method. The elastomeric film comprising a material that includes a styrene block copolymer, a polyolefin, a polyurethane, a polystyrene, an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, a processing oil, or mixtures thereof.
|SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING AND ORGANIZING DOCUMENTS - A document management system and method for efficiently managing documents across multiple subject areas of personal record-keeping, and for allowing a user to quickly identify and process documents that may require future action. An example system includes a first container or organizer having one or more dividers therein, the dividers retaining documents in separate categories, and further includes document retention guidelines aimed at identifying documents that may be removed from the organizers and discarded. The document retention guidelines may specify particular retention actions for managing the documents, and time periods for retaining particular documents in the organizers.
|Modular Binder System - A flexible spine having a number of pivotally connected spine modules. A first detent lock portion included on a first spine module and a second detent lock portion included on a second adjacent spine module for releasably interlocking adjacent spine modules. An accessory channel included in at least one of the spine modules. An accessory module including a hinge connector adapted for being received into the accessory channel and carrying an accessory panel. At least one retainer prong disposed in the accessory channel engaging the hinge connector for resisting movement of the hinge connector in the accessory channel.
|FILE FOLDER - A file folder includes an external layer, an internal layer, and a laminate encapsulated between the external and internal layers. The laminate includes a top wall, a bottom wall, and a plurality of arc-shaped support members connected between the top and bottom walls. A specific value of a thickness of the laminate to a pitch between the support members is larger than or equal to 0.8. Accordingly, the file folder is lightweight and structurally strong.
|Longitudinally articulated view binder spines for easy spine labeling - Binders and binder spines are disclosed that provide for easy insertion of labels into binder slots and also easy removal and replacement of labels in the binder slots. One printed material binder according to the present invention comprises a hardcover binder having front and back binder panels that are joined at a binder spine. The spine has a transparent cover and the spine comprises a spine support that is longitudinally foldable to open a space between binder spine and transparent cover. This open space allows for insertion of labels between the binder spine and transparent cover. When the spine support is returned flat, the label is held between the binder spine and transparent cover.
|Opening and Closing Mechanism II - A binder has a device for opening and closing a binder for storing sheets with at least one mechanism arranged in the area of the back of the binder. The mechanism comprises at least two spaced-apart strips which are movably interconnected by at least one common hinge, which strips are adapted for connection to the binder and are movably connected to a link means in such manner that the opening and closing motion of the binder produces a simultaneous positively guided motion of the hinge means. The link means comprises a pivot means which is pivotally connected to a centre strip of the hinge means via a centre axis which is a first pivot centre and which extends substantially transversely to the longitudinal direction of the back of the binder.
|Binder With Front Flap - An organizer product comprising front and rear covers each having inwardly and outwardly facing surfaces and being joined to define an open space therebetween; a recess formed in the outwardly facing surface of the front cover; and a recess cover mounted to the front cover for movement between covering and non-covering relation relative to the recess.
|Face member with back member
|ULTIMATE ORGANIZER - The Ultimate Organizer comprises a cloth covered hard covered ring binder having a series of interior envelope or pocket pages having one, two, or four pockets, wherein the pockets are secured by hook and loop fasteners. The face of each pocket in every pocket page style is outfitted with a transparent window. A keychain rack is mounted inside the back cover.
|Embedded recycled container sheet binder - An embedded recycled container sheet binder includes a front cover and a back cover, the front cover and the back cover being connected to one another for opening and closing, at least one of the front cover and the back cover being, at least in part, a plurality of flattened recycled containers embedded in a plastic base, and each of the plurality of flattened recycled containers being visibly recognizable. The plurality of flattened recycled containers is preferably embedded between a base substrate of plastic and a top layer of plastic. The base substrate is a recycled plastic base substrate selected from the group consisting of clear plastic, opaque plastic, colored plastic and combinations thereof. In some preferred embodiments, the embedded recycled container sheet binder the top layer is a recycled plastic selected from the group consisting of clear plastic, opaque plastic and combinations thereof. In some preferred embodiments, the embedded recycled container sheet binder the front cover and the back cover are connected by a spine. In some preferred embodiments, the embedded recycled container sheet binder at least one of the front cover and the back cover has at least one pocket connected to it.
|BINDER WITH VARIABLE WIDTH SIDEWALL ENCLOSURE - A binder arrangement comprising a pair of covers hingably carried by a spine and containing at least one binder carried by one of the covers further comprising a case that encompasses the binder arrangement that includes flexible sidewalls that each comprise a skirt that extends along the side edges of each cover with one of the skirts releasably attached to the other one of the skirts by a fastening arrangement that is elastically anchored to the spine by a stretchable gather wherein the fastening arrangement has an angular displacement with respect to the pair of covers such that the fastening arrangement is not parallel to either of the pair of covers when the covers are in a closed position, and wherein the width from the fastening arrangement to the side edges of each cover of both of the skirts that are releasably attached to the other one of the skirts, varies along the length of the fastening arrangement.
|Duplex ring binder - A duplex binder assembly is provided that is comprised of two oppositely facing binders that share a common back cover. In this way, a symmetry is created which is lacking in known designs, which promotes more complimentary vertical storage with typical companion materials such as books.
|Including means to attach sheet retainer or binder device
|Binder for holding materials - A lightweight binder for securing papers, the binder being constructed from a polyfoam material and having a closure to secure the binder panels and paper together, a mesh pocket also being provided with a closure for storing items therein. The polyfoam layer may be laminated with other layers which form the a binder surfaces.
|RECYCLABLE RING BINDER APPARATUS WITH QUICK RELEASE RING METALS - A recyclable ring binder apparatus comprises a ring metal incorporating a set of binder rings that are formed of a pair of ring halves. The ring metal can be firmly fastened to a spine section of a binder hardcover by utilizing a post and a small arched snap clamp with a tap. The tap of the snap clamp can be pressed around a neck of the post utilizing a quick release clipping mechanism. The snap clamp can be accessed with an index finger and slid away from the post to remove the ring metal from the hardcover. The ring metal, the hardcover, the snap clamp and the post can be quickly separated into their perspective categories due to the clipping mechanism. Hence, it retains conformance of all components of the ring binder apparatus for recycling without increasing development and production cost.
|Movable buckle device of a file box - A movable buckle device of a file box contains a movable buckle device of a file box comprised of an upper cover, a lower cover, a side lid, wherein the side lid includes a groove in which two through holes are defined on an upper end and a lower end of the groove respectively and two orifices are defined on two sides of the groove individually, each orifice is used to insert a hook member, the hook member includes a first stop piece and a second stop piece formed on one side of the first stop piece, the second stop piece includes an elongated aperture
|Ring binder cover
|LOOSE LEAF ENVELOPE - A holder for loose leaf documents suitable for binding within a document is disclosed, having a pocket portion that is secured to a backer sheet along the bottom and outside edges thereof only and terminating such that the apertures provided to secure the holder to the binding mechanism appear only on a binding strip along the inside edge of the backer sheet, leaving the pocket free to flap open and shut along its inside extent for easy insertion and removal of loose leaf materials, even when the holder is bound within a document. Preferably, the holder is manufactured out of a single sheet of paper stock, suitably die cut for economic and easy manufacture, while remaining environmentally friendly.
|File folder extender - A file extension plate apparatus for a file folder, comprising vertically aligned pairs of stakes for the purpose of increasing the number of paper bundles readily visible to the user, and to allow the simple and uncomplicated accessibility, addition or extraction of pages or files therein. The stakes are preferably arranged in substantially horizontal groups of two, and upon each group of stakes at least one paper bundle may be attached. The file extension plate apparatus includes a primary file plate affixed to a file folder front, back, or partition, and a series of extension plates attached thereto in an overlapping fashion. The vertically aligned pairs of stakes extend outward from the series of extension plates and the primary file plate, and are each configured to receive a paper bundle such that each bundle is accessible to a user without disturbing the other bundles.
|Novel Binders and Folders - The present invention is directed toward folder embodiments with base plates and ring assemblies capable of being removably attached to the spine portion of the folder. The present invention is also directed toward folder embodiments with attachment means on the exterior outside of the binder/folder for attaching various objects.
|FILE - A binding device of a file is attached to a cover configured to be bendable at the central portion in the width direction of a spine. The binding device includes a synthetic resin first main body and a synthetic resin second main body which are arranged to be openable and closable. A synthetic resin locking member having two hook portions is integrally provided with the first main body, and a metal first prong member is mounted to the first main body. A metal second prong member is mounted to the second main body. Furthermore, a synthetic resin lever member is slidably provided in the second main body.
|Hard cover binders having removably mounted binding mechanism - A printed material binder, comprising a hardcover binder having front and back binder panels that are joined at a spine having and inside and outside surfaces. A binder mechanism is removably mounted to said spine inside surface by a mounting mechanism providing at least one removable connection point between said binding mechanism and said spine. Many different mounting mechanisms can be used including, but not limited to, socket and stud fasteners, string/strap and hole arrangements, clip-in and shank fasteners, and ball and socket fasteners.
|Back member including hinged portions
|Loose-Leaf Binder - A binder for releasably retaining loose-leaves. The binder has a front cover that lies flatly beneath its back cover when the binder is open 360 degrees. The rings of the binder can rotate around an edge of the flatly-folded cover to enable loose-leaves to lie flat above and below the cover. The binder also has a skeleton with a minimal cross-section spine which may be partially or completely embedded in a cover and rotates in relation to parallel front and back covers when the binder is open 360 degrees. The front cover, middle cover and back cover are connected in a way so that they do not interfere with the rotation of the rings. Mechanisms to open and close the rings of the skeleton to allow addition or removal of loose-leafs, and ring shapes to optimize or stabilize the capacity of the binder during operation are also disclosed.
|Hinged at juncture
|Binder with Reinforced Spine - A bound component including a first panel and a second panel pivotally coupled together along a hinge. Each panel includes an outer covering and a substrate positioned in the outer covering, wherein the outer covering of the first panel is directly coupled to the outer covering of the second panel to form the hinge. The substrates of the first and second panels are not directly coupled together. The bound component further includes a reinforcement extending over or forming at least part of the hinge.
|BINDER APPARATUS - A double hinged binder includes a binder spine, a front flange, a front cover, a rear cover, each having a first and a second longitudinal edge, a label holder means provided on said binder spine and front flange and a plurality of rings disposed on the internal surface of the rear cover. The first longitudinal edge of the front flange is attached to the first longitudinal edge of the binder spine. The first longitudinal edge of the rear cover is attached to the second longitudinal edge of the binder spine. The first longitudinal edge of the front cover is attached to the second longitudinal edge of the front flange while the second longitudinal edge of the front cover is rotatably free. While the second longitudinal edge of the rear cover is rotatably free.
|Binder Unit - A binder unit, for binding a sheet stack having a mounting hole, includes an elongated binding body and two fastening arms. The binding body has a first binding portion biasing against a top side of the sheet stack at an edge portion thereof, a second binding portion biasing against a bottom side of the sheet stack, and a guiding slot aligning with the mounting hole. The fastening arms are extended from a first edge of the binding body to detachably engage with the second binding portion of the binding body at a position that the fastening arms are slidably coupled within the guiding slot through the mounting hole, wherein the fastening arms are bent for resting on the bottom side of the sheet stack to reinforce the edge portion of the sheet stack being securely sandwiched between the first and second binding portions of the binding body.
|Folder Binding Device - The present invention provides a folder binding device including a binding device main body part in which insertion holes are formed into which binding legs are inserted, operating parts which are attached to the binding device main body part in such a manner as to rotate on rotating projections at end portions thereof as fulcrums, and sliding parts adapted to slide on the binding device main body part, wherein the sliding parts are connected to the operating parts via hinge parts in such a manner as to be activated by rotary operations of the operating parts to slide on the binding device main body part, whereby both fastening and unfastening operations of binding legs are made simple and a stable fastening of the binding legs is enabled.
|Document tray - The present invention generally provides a document tray to retain a writing surface and provide for annotation over a majority of the writing surface. The document tray generally combines a generally planar rigid backer member and a frame holder connected to the backer member. The frame holder has a plurality of side components positioned in a plane generally parallel to and spaced from the backer member to define a document recess. The document is thus retained in the document recess.
Patent applications in class DEPOSITORY (E.G., BINDER COVER, ETC.)
Patent applications in all subclasses DEPOSITORY (E.G., BINDER COVER, ETC.)


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Last night's Lost Girl had some surprises—what were your favorite parts? Were you happy to see Tamsin's return? How about all the stuff going on with Bo? Here's the brief blurb of Lost Girl's episode 4x04, "Turn to Stone":
When the Clubhouse is robbed, Kenzi's forced to make a confession that could threaten her friendship with Bo. Meanwhile, an angry and frustrated Bo does the unthinkable - she confronts a dangerous foe and makes a shocking discovery.
Note: This is an episode discussion post, so there will be MAJOR SPOILERS for the episode, natch.
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Millionaire cricketer Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff has escaped a driving ban for speeding in his Bentley after arguing "exceptional hardship" to magistrates.
Flintoff, 36, was already on nine points for speeding and in danger of an automatic ban with another three points after admitting being behind the wheel when flashed by a camera doing 87mph on the M6, near Linstock, Cumbria on January 28.
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Instead, the former England cricket captain, caught speeding four times in the last three years, was given the three points on his licence and fined £330 but allowed to keep driving.
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Flintoff, of Mottram St Andrew, Cheshire, sat listening to his solicitor outline his case for most of the 45 minute hearing.
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The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the release of the ENERGY STAR for Windows, Doors, and Skylights Revised Draft Criteria and Report. This revised draft contains DOE's latest assessment of the ENERGY STAR program, including their consideration of the stakeholder comments submitted last November, as well as consideration of recent limits contained in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
The Revised Draft compares favorably with the comments submitted by WDMA last November. As a result of our comments, DOE has changed the criteria to:
· Reflect criteria for 4 climate zones instead of six,
· Modify the criteria for windows to reflect a broader range of available products,
· Modify the criteria for skylights to reflect available products,
· Modify the criteria for doors to correctly reflect glazing combinations,
· Continue to evaluate additional requirements for submission of shipment data.
DOE is accepting comments on this latest draft until March 25, 2009. WDMA will be formulating our formal response For more information on what WDMA is doing, contact Jeff Lowinski at 312-673-5891 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The complete text of the DOE announcement is available from the links below.
Cover letter from Richard H. Karney , P.E., ENERGY STAR Program Manager http://www.drintl.com//htmlemail/CoverLetter_11Mar09.pdf
ENERGY STAR for Windows, Doors, and Skylights Revised Draft Criteria and Report http://www.drintl.com//htmlemail/WindowsDoorsSkylights_RevisedCriteriaAnalysis_11Mar09.pdf