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When the March 7 ice storm knocked down dozens of trees, it was the local American Red Cross chapter that opened a shelter for Alamance County residents without power.
John Maynard, executive director of the Piedmont Carolina Chapter, which operates in Alamance and Caswell counties, was relatively new on the job when the ice storm hit, but he oversaw the creation of the temporary shelter and the humanitarian aid the local Red Cross chapter provided to emergency workers. This type of relief is an everyday occurrence for Red Cross chapters around the globe.
�We are the local chapter to represent the Red Cross,� Maynard said. �We are the silent first responders to any local disaster and, of course, providing aid for any major disasters such as hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, that can carry out in the area.�
Maynard was born and raised in Alamance County, and was �blessed with the opportunity after college to come back and work in the family business� with his father, Jim, at Tower Mills Inc.
�Being from Alamance County and having deep roots in Alamance County, my father and grandfather were very active in nonprofits,� Maynard said. �I found interest and followed in their footprints.�
Maynard began volunteering and working with the Red Cross in the mid-1990s and served as the board�s chairman and vice chairman.
�With all my years with the Red Cross and involvement, people knew I enjoyed serving and helping others,� Maynard said. �So I was approached last summer when the Red Cross was looking for a new executive director.�
Maynard �truly fell in love with the idea� and began serving as the executive director of the local chapter and the Rockingham County Red Cross in December 2013.
�We are the first ones there to help console someone looking at their home, full of their entire life, all of their personal possessions, including family heirlooms, on fire,� Maynard said. �That puts a human being in a mental situation. It�s something that can only be experienced. You can�t imagine the shock.�
The Red Cross ensures they have a place to stay and provides funds for food, clothing, gas, medicine and other supplies. The trained volunteers also connect affected families to other agencies that might be able to assist them on their �road to recovery,� Maynard said. The organization offers training, provides assistance to men and women serving in the armed forces, and responds to international disasters.
�It has been extremely rewarding and very busy,� he said.
An avid outdoorsman, Maynard said he enjoys riding his motorcycle and scuba diving, and is a Boy Scouts leader. He�s a member of the Elon University Martha & Spencer Love School of Business Advisory Board, YMCA and Boy Scouts of America, and is a former Alamance County Area Chamber of Commerce Board chairman and local United Way board member.
Maynard is married to his wife Robin, and they have two children, Lauren and Christian.
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C:\Python34\python.exe C:/Users/Monika/PycharmProjects/untitled/first.py
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "C:/Users/Monika/PycharmProjects/untitled/first.py", line 6, in <module>
urllib.request.urlretrieve( url ,file_name)
NameError: name 'url' is not defined
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The BM
· March 22, 2015
please post the whole code of your script.(Use also the code tags..)
So we can see whats the error....
Monika Suryan
· March 24, 2015
import random
import urllib.request
def download_web_image(url):
name = random.randrange(1, 1000)
file_name = str(name)+".jpg"
urllib.request.urlretrieve(url, file_name)
Jeff T.
· March 25, 2015
It looks like your missing an 'L' when you import url library. You have urlib.request, it should be urllib.request. (2) 'l''s.
Try that, the code worked for me, Good Luck!!
Monika Suryan
· March 25, 2015
i copied the source code.....now also not working,,,
Jeff T.
· March 26, 2015
What isn't working? Are you getting another error and if so please post it. What are you using to run Python, Pycharm, IDLE,... ? Your link to the pic is good, I ran it with the link you provided and got the pic no problem.
Make sure you type in the source code, sometimes if you copy and paste the indentations don't line up right and that will cause errors too.
Please provide answers to the above questions we can go from there.
Monika Suryan
· March 26, 2015
i also went to settings and project interpreter and tried download 'request' so that above code can run...it is not getting downloaded...every time it shows error
Monika Suryan
· March 26, 2015
Jeff T.
· March 27, 2015
You shouldn't have to download anything. 'Request' is a function of the urllib. The urllib is part of the installed libraries/ modules in Python, like the Random library.
When you type in import and start typing url... does the choices window which appears below where your typing show the urllib as an option like the random option appears when you start typing ra...? If it does, select it and then put the dot in and after the . (dot) request is the first option which shows up in the choices window. If the urllib is not an option it maybe something didn't get installed properly.
I use the free version of Pycharm and have not downloaded any other modules. In my project interpreter I only have two items listed under packages; 1- setuptools 2- pip. If you don't have those listed under packages try downloading them, both are available.
One other thing I noticed in your original code is in the function call, you were also missing the second 'L' in urllib.request. It's the line below the .'jpg' line.
I hope this wasn't too confusing and hopefully it solves the problem.
Philippe Trinh
· March 27, 2015
I too encountered that error a while ago. As you can see in the window it tells you to run the command
pip install --user request
in the system terminal. I'm using a Mac and I ran that command via terminal an and it downloaded the package for me and after that I was able to run the program error free.
Try and run pip install --user request in Command Prompt for windows. Hope this helps!
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The United States and Georgia officially became "strategic partners" under a charter signed by the two governments on January 9. While Georgian officials are hailing the document as a guarantee of Washington's support for Tbilisi, analysts are divided on what kind of impact the agreement will actually have. Many believe the only certainty is that the pact will rile Russia.
Few details have been publicized about the charter, which was signed four months after Georgia's disastrous war with Russia. [For background see the Eurasia Insight archive]. It has been widely reported, however, that the Georgian pact resembles a strategic partnership charter signed by the United States and Ukraine in December.
According to the public version of the Ukrainian document, the signatories pledged "to strengthen" relations in five areas: economics, politics, diplomacy, culture and security. The charter also stressed US "support" for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, which "constitutes the foundation" of the bilateral relationship.
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice lauded Georgia during the signing ceremony in Washington as "a very valued partner of the United States." She added that the charter "outlines a way to advance our partnership." Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze celebrated what he described as a "historic development for my country."
For Tbilisi, still reeling from territorial losses during the week-long war with Russia, and coping with the continued presence of Russian troops in the Georgian breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, the US-Georgian charter offers a strong measure of reassurance concerning Georgia's sovereignty.
During his annual New Year's Eve address, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili stressed the charter's importance, claiming it represents the end of an "epoch" of Russian influence that started in 1783 with the Georgievsk Treaty, which rendered Georgia a protectorate of the Russian Empire. "A new stage is beginning for Georgia's international relations by the signing of this agreement," he said.
Some local analysts express concern that Saakashvili's administration is overstating the significance of the agreement, thereby giving Georgians a false sense of security. Giorgi Khutsishvili, a founder of the International Center on Conflict and Negotiation, believes there is a real danger that Georgian society may have "false expectations," and believe the agreement is more than it really is. "This doesn't mean that we need to conduct less calculated policies with Russia," he said. "I do not want this agreement to embolden the government of Georgia."
According to Tornike Sharashenidze, a professor of international politics and diplomacy, the agreement is little more than a written version of the current policy that Washington conducts toward Georgia. While he noted that "it is better to have the document than not to have it," he stressed that the charter provides mostly psychological support, helping to maintain Georgia's "self esteem" in the wake of the war, rather than signifying any actual expansion in strategic cooperation.
"We need some kind of guarantees, at least some psychological support to feel more stable, more protected. I think that is the idea of the document, basically," Sharashenidze said. "I don't think anything special is going to happen in the upcoming years."
Several Georgian lawmakers insisted the charter has more than symbolic meaning. According to Irakli Kavtaradze, the first deputy chairman of the parliament's Foreign Relations Committee, the document "lays the foundation" for future cooperation between Georgia and the United States - including military training and equipment.
He noted that while the strategic charter cannot "neutralize" all of Georgia's security concerns over the short term, in the long term it could help transform "Georgia into the state of different quality."Outside the Georgian government, there is concern that the agreement could create new security challenges for Georgia, instead of easing existing ones. Stephen Zunes, a professor of politics and international studies at the University of San Francisco, notes that far from neutralizing any threats to Georgia, the charter could actually increase tensions in the region.
During a telephone interview with EurasiaNet from San Francisco, Zunes noted that the agreement has great "potential" to further antagonize Moscow and lead to more conflict. "To bring [the conflict] to a super power level that would threaten to rekindle cold war mindsets I think would be counterproductive and harden attitudes on both sides," he said. He went on to note that any perceived US encroachment on territory that is "historically" part of the Russian and Soviet empires could easily "bring out the worse aspects of Russian nationalism."
Kavtaradze suggested that the strategic partnership between Georgia and the United States should have no impact on relations between Tbilisi and Moscow. "This will contribute to our country's development," he said. "It has nothing in common with the current conflict situation."
The Georgian charter was initially scheduled to be signed on January 4; it was postponed allegedly due to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's emergency trip to Israel.
The signing of the US-Georgian charter occurred just 11 days before the end of US President George W. Bush's presidential term. Bush has long been a strong supporter of Georgia. It is not certain whether Bush's successor, Barack Obama, will be as firm in his backing for Tbilisi. To a certain extent, then, the US-Georgian charter could constitute an attempt to tie the incoming administration's hands concerning US policy toward Georgia.
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The ACS, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, has replaced the decennial long form.[13] It is conducted every month, with estimates from the monthly samples aggregated into annual national estimates and aggregated over longer periods for smaller area estimates. The ACS surveys about 3 million households annually. Questions on the ACS are generally identical to the questions that were on the decennial long form.[14] Therefore, the ACS can provide reasonably detailed information about households and individuals each year rather than once a decade from the decennial Census.
The ACS has a new sample each month. It samples about 250,000 addresses each month, or some 3 million each year.[15] Over a decade, the ACS will survey approximately 30 million addresses, compared with the long form's 17 million housing units at one time in the decennial Census. The sampling frame for the ACS is the U.S. Census Bureau's Master Address File, which is updated throughout the decade to keep it current. The samples are distributed throughout the country with no area or other cluster sampling, but there will be some higher sampling fractions in small governmental units.
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[13] Information about the ACS can be found at http://www.census.gov/acs/www/.
[14] The 2008 ACS questionnaire can be found at http://www.census.gov/acs/www/SBasics/SQuest/SQuest1.htm.
[15] No address will be included in the ACS sample more than once in a 5-year period.
[16] Beginning in 2006, this information will be made available annually in late summer/early fall for the previous year's sample.
[17] While small-area estimates are generally thought of as a physical location (often, as in the ACS case, government jurisdictions, such as counties), estimates for small/rare subpopulations (small domain estimates), such as scientists and engineers, are the equivalent statistical problem relative to sample size. NSF needs to use the ACS as the NSCG sample frame not because it wishes to produce small-area estimates but because it needs the ACS sample size for rare populations.


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Monica Smith
Not exactly news but ……
Monica Smith Reply:
December 26th, 2011 at 5:54 am
@Monica Smith, Here's the original study in pdf
We explore a mostly undocumented but important dimension of the housing market crisis: the role played by real estate investors. Using unique credit-report data, we document large increases in the share of purchases, and subsequently delinquencies, by real estate investors. In states that experienced the largest housing booms and busts, at the peak of the market almost half of purchase mortgage originations were associated with investors. In part by apparently misreporting their intentions to occupy the property, investors took on more leverage, contributing to higher rates of default. Our findings have important implications for policies designed to address the consequences and recurrence of housing market bubbles.
WARREN MOSLER Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 9:10 am
yes, but nothing that meant we had to let unemployment gap from 5-10%
all we needed, and still need, is a simple fiscal adjustment.
see 'the 7 dif'
ESM Reply:
December 26th, 2011 at 11:11 am
Yes, there's no question that the housing bubble and subsequent collapse was fueled by extensive fraud at the level of the homeowner, particular the speculators who closed on multiple homes on the same day and claimed that each one would be owner-occupied.
Which is why the best response would have been for the government to facilitate the foreclosure process rather than obstruct it. In addition, the government should have encouraged the pursuit of deficiency judgments in the case of recourse mortgages, as well as torts for homeowner fraud.
WARREN MOSLER Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 9:14 am
or my foreclosure proposal on this website
Getting it right and putting your money where your mouth is are two very different things. Let's say you believe Portugal is the next Greece. To buy Portugal protection or short Portugese bonds, you are short that coupon at that price so you are paying out the yield to maturity on Portugese bonds while earning libor. That cost is enormous…approximately 12% per year. So, one year from now, Portugese debt has declined in value by 10% and you can pat yourself on the back and say how right you were but you just lost 2%.
Monica Smith Reply:
December 25th, 2011 at 11:49 am
@Ivan, Money is to be spent, not played with. People who play with money should expect to lose it.
Ivan Reply:
December 25th, 2011 at 11:53 am
What exactly does that mean in your skewed view of economics and society?
WARREN MOSLER Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 9:06 am
you two need to meet offsite and work this out, thanks
WARREN MOSLER Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 9:03 am
hey, don't be giving away all those insider secrets!
and don't forget that biblical admonition about pearls and swine…
Dan Kervick
Thanks Unforgiven. I saw your reply on the Mike Norman's blog and came here as you have suggested. I have been googling the topic like crazy, but so far all I can come up with are things that deal with the primary dealers, nothing on the statutes governing the Fed. The thing is, I'm pretty sure I read something about this on one of the MMT blogs recently, with a link to a web page discussing the statute. But I can't locate it now.
Ramanan Reply:
December 24th, 2011 at 2:35 pm
Forgot the link in #5
Dan Kervick
Sorry to go off topic, but I have a Fed operations question: I was under the impression that the Fed could not legally buy treasury bonds in the primary market but that it had to purchase them in the secondary market. But I believe I read somewhere recently – perhaps here – that the Fed is permitted a limited amount of primary market purchases each year. Can anybody direct me to an authoritative answer to this question. I'm under the gun to get a correct answer because I need to get it right in an essay I'm publishing. Thanks in advance for any help!
Unforgiven Reply:
December 24th, 2011 at 1:22 pm
Here's the content of my post on Mike Norman's blog:
@Dan Kervick –
I'm coming up with this and that on the subject (I'm not well versed in it).
Here's something fairly recent:
Looks like there's a limit on the number of offers per issue as well.
Perhaps try this query in google:
fed "primary dealer" 35 site:nyfed.org
Or the like. Anything after "site:" will limit the results to pages from that site. No space after the colon.
Perhaps someone else here can chip in some more info?
Ramanan Reply:
December 24th, 2011 at 2:05 pm
"Understanding Open Market Operations" by Michael Akhtar
"The Federal Reserve is prohibited by law from adding to its net position by direct purchases of securities from the Treasury—that is, the Federal Reserve has no authority for direct lending to the Treasury. As a consequence, at most the Desk's acquisition at Treasury auctions can equal maturing holdings."
Page 37 of pub/ Page 41 of pdf.
Interesting Dimitri Papadimitrious paper up at Levy Institute.
The Levy Institute, with underwriting from the Labour Institute of the Greek General Confederation of Workers, has helped design and implement a program of direct job creation throughout Greece. Two-year projects, financed using European Structural Funds, have already begun… For those interested in the policy side, the report also provides a solid introduction to the conceptual justification behind a direct job creation program along the lines of Hyman Minsky's "employer of last resort" idea…
I suppose the Fed could set up a lending facility to finance this Eurozone-wide, call it the Eisenhower Fund, or to minimize the domestic political blowback, the Reagan Fund.
Aside from the human suffering it would relieve,which is reason enough to do it, one advantage of this approach is it wouldn't take long for state governors here to ask why they can't participate in the program (Austerians could hardly complain, it wouldn't add to the federal deficit).
jonf Reply:
December 24th, 2011 at 4:52 pm
@beowulf, Sounds like they have one foot on the brake and another on the accelerator. Austerity-spending cuts versus job creation on the other. How does that work anyway? Stay in neutral?
Bring it here to the US? With our dysfunctional congress, no chance.
Unforgiven Reply:
December 24th, 2011 at 5:25 pm
Dysfunction is the only thing that saved us from the Super Committee!
jonf Reply:
December 24th, 2011 at 5:43 pm
@Unforgiven, I thought I would start a popcorn concession during the debt debate. Some people around here thought we were going straight to hell and still do. But you know what they say: "you can't fix stupid." Some are still in awe why interest rates are not at 20% already. It's coming they say, it's coming.
Monica Smith Reply:
December 25th, 2011 at 5:45 am
@Unforgiven, The Super Committee was designed to fail. Conservative politicians prefer planning to fail because failure is more certain than success. Moreover, failure promotes longevity in office while success is terminal. There's nothing to "try and try again."
Ivan Reply:
December 25th, 2011 at 11:05 am
Yes Monica. The supercommittee was designed to fail so that your boy Obama can rail on the supposed "do nothing" congress. This website is about monetary operations. The more its participants identify themselves with one party or another reduces the chances that it will ever be taken seriously.
You know the best way to get attention? Warren forms a new Macro fund based on MMT theories and manages it for a fraction of a normal hedge fund. When he makes $1bln off his bets, he'll be taken seriously. Talk is cheap. Actions are critical.
I remember talking to a macro trader a few years back when the yield curve was very steep. He was completely convinced that rates were going higher. What he didn't understand is that an upward sloping yield curve makes shorting the bond market extremely expensive. Shorting the housing market was also very expensive. In both cases, time is not on your side.
WARREN MOSLER Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 9:01 am
i guess you still take it seriously…
roger erickson Reply:
December 30th, 2011 at 12:21 am
@Unforgiven, More accurate to call it miss-function. We keep trying to shoot ourselves in the foot, but, luckily, keep missing.
Russian miss-function.
beowulf Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 3:46 am
That's where the magic happens. If the Fed created a lending facility for state governments– thereby waiving the 6 month time limit on muni loans– Congress wouldn't have to vote for it since 13(3) (as amended by Dodd-Frank) allows them to establish lending facilities to benefit classes of individuals, partnerships and corporations. All sovereign governments (whether of Nations or US States) are a form of corporation known as a "body politic and corporate".
United States v. Maurice, 2 Brock. 96, 109 (CC Va. 1823) (Marshall, C. J.) ("The United States is a government, and, consequently, a body politic and corporate")
Cotton v. United States, 11 How. 229, 231 (1851) ("Every sovereign State is of necessity a body politic, or artificial person").
Cong. Globe, 42d Cong., 1st Sess., 661-662 (1871) (Sen. Vickers) ("What is a State? Is it not a body politic and corporate?"); id., at 696 (Sen. Edmunds) ("A State is a corporation").
WARREN MOSLER Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 9:22 am
except why would the fed want to do that if Congress doesn't want to?
beowulf Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 4:17 am
Unlike half of Congress, Bernanke realizes that monetary policy is simply "pushing on a string" and that the economy is starving for additional govt spending. The Senate would approve, the House would object but since the Administration would be supportive (they tried to establish an infrastructure bank created in that Jobs bill that went nowhere), there's nothing really standing in the Fed's way.
I read something the other day, not sure if its true, that once the Fed chairman states how he'll vote in a FRB or FOMC meeting, by custom the other Fed governors vote with him (and in FOMC, the NY Fed president does the same). If that's so, I guess its Bernanke's call if the FRB would approve something like this.
Nick Boyd
somebody here said in response to my comments of mr. mosler predicted every major collapsetoday including the.com bubble and real estate bubble. can someone point to specific articles or other material on the web documenting this? I am particularly interested in his rationale for the then upcoming real estate bumble.
jcmccutcheon Reply:
December 23rd, 2011 at 5:39 pm
Here is one from 1999 http://www.epicoalition.org/docs/squeeze.htm . Trust me he's and other MMT intellectuals have been very accurate with predictions. I guess its fairly ez to make predictions when you have the right model. There have been a few misses. Its hard to get timing right on anything.
WARREN MOSLER Reply:
December 23rd, 2011 at 9:34 pm
you can go back a few years with this blog and look at the bulletin board at http://www.mosler.org
In mid 06 I said it looked like the deficit was too small to continue to support the credit structure and that the economy's growth would slow
until the deficit got over 5% of GDP, which is pretty much what happened.
I didn't specifically predict the real estate and/or financial crash because it didn't need to happen.
it all happened the way it did because of errant policy.
wh10 Reply:
December 23rd, 2011 at 10:22 pm
Warren, interesting. What policies would have prevented it from happening the way it did? Timing and amount of liquidity provision?
wh10 Reply:
December 23rd, 2011 at 11:34 pm
@wh10, er.. rather price of liquidity provision? or do you mean fiscal policy leading up to the crisis?
James Hogan Reply:
December 23rd, 2011 at 10:30 pm
"it all happened the way it did because of errant policy."
OK, I'll bite. What was the "correct" policy?
I've never come up with an alternative to having enough income to support the price of the mortgage. Is there a better answer?
macrosam Reply:
December 24th, 2011 at 7:48 am
Immediate payroll tax holiday, the silver bullet as mentioned in the mandatory readings section.
WARREN MOSLER Reply:
December 24th, 2011 at 8:06 am
right, fiscal adjustment/payroll tax suspension and my rental proposal for mtg foreclosures
Monica Smith Reply:
December 25th, 2011 at 6:20 am
@WARREN MOSLER, The real estate crash was engineered as a follow-on to the Savings and Loan crisis of the early '80s. It was a multi-pronged effort, relying on urban renewal to hollow the cities out, the virtual elimination of the capital gains tax on homes, as Greenspan announced (about 1993), "to liberate the equity Americans had accumulated in their houses for the market" and then, to top it all off, Dubya's announcement of the "ownership society" in February of 2003. The S&L debacle involved flipping raw land; the housing bubble involved flipping houses people didn't need. Though, for a time, the latter had the "beneficial" side-effect of propping up the sale of shoddy imported appliances and furnishings. The "policy" position was the notion that lots of people living close together are trouble. Spread 'em out, put 'em on cages with wheels and they'll be a lot easier to handle. That was the premise for "urban renewal," dreamed up by people who hate living in cities.
WARREN MOSLER Reply:
December 25th, 2011 at 9:33 am
and if they hadn't let aggregate demand collapse in Aug. 2008 by, for example,
suspending FICA debits, there wouldn't have been 'the crash'
Fundamentally, by definition, in real terms, we can 'afford' what we can construct,
though it is possible to construct to the point where there aren't sufficent man hours to maintain it.
but seems we're quite a ways from there.
Ivan Reply:
December 25th, 2011 at 10:58 am
Blaming Bush? Are you kidding? Not the CRA? Not the expansion of the CRA under Clinton? Not the ever increasing congressional mandate for both FNMA and FHLMC to lend or guarantee an ever larger portion of their portfolio to those below the mediam income when only 17% of those in California (30% of the housing stock) could afford the median priced home? Not Barney Frank saying he's willing to roll the dice on this????
Oh..I understand…it's Bush. Everything is Bush. I guess I'll vote for Obama because he said all his problems in 3 years in office are because of Bush as well. 50 years from now…all Bush. All his fault.
JBH Reply:
January 3rd, 2012 at 10:32 am
I agree, a big govt trying to manipulate society always leads to a mess.
Looks like he got started on the egg nog a little early. :^)
Matt Franko Reply:
December 23rd, 2011 at 11:12 pm
@ESM, You are mistaking 'combativeness' with inebriation! ;)
RSG Reply:
December 24th, 2011 at 1:46 pm
looks more like inebriation…which makes it hard to take him seriously
jonf Reply:
December 24th, 2011 at 2:22 pm
@RSG, But he is right, you know. That counts for something.


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One of the primary reasons as to why there exist multiple web hosting companies is because each web hosting company offers its own set of services and are also catered towards different types of consumers and business fit for each profile. For example, Bluehost considerably offers a larger data space than Siteground does. This characterizes a different setup of business that each web hosting company targets. However, Bluehost has been known to have bad customer support and although they offer a wide range of services for you to explore, it also matters as to what kind of business you will need it for.
If you're business has just started and it has classified itself as a small business on its way to growing, a best way to start is through Siteground because it offers an extensive list of options to choose from that's hassle free and not problematic on your end. Understanding and outlining the profile of your business including its niche and the type of area you want to focus on is important before deciding which web hosting company works best for you. If service is a critical factor, your options may narrow down to a few web-hosting companies that focus on this area. Similarly, if quality is a targeted approach for you, this also in turn changes your list of preferences to pick from.
The technological age has been a much progressive aspect of the century. Information 90% of the time generates and continually circulates the Web, social media, and various apps that can be found elsewhere. The disadvantage to this is the vulnerability of the data even confidential and encrypted data that can be accessed with the right tools and knowledge. Before anything, a company that showcases a high amount of priority in its security is a great investment. It may be costly but it saves up the cost of having to keep unwanted information safe and secured from the public. Siteground webhosting reviews have shown multiple positive feedback on their security level making it a recommended option for a web hosting company you may be looking into.
Faulty Advertising
This issue doesn't just apply to web-hosting companies but in fact, in any type of business. The role of an advertiser is to convince consumers that a company's services are 100% guaranteed efficient and reliable, so the slogan says. However, as expected from any company driven to increase market share, these ads are what it displays to service an appealing image to the public. But, this does not mean that every company that advertises this way is dishonest about their services. There is truth to it. The real test of a company's performance is through it's reviews. Because reviews are 100% consumer and user-driven. These consumers have tried and tested the product and also speak from their experiences with it.
An example would be regarding HostGator. Hostgator offers a decent customer support with great security and user-friendly aspects for beginners. However, even with its add on fast speed, most have complained that its uptime is at just the average level. BlueHost has been known to have bad customer support as well with consumers explaining how their customer representatives have difficulty in solving a consumer's queries or issues. So far, Siteground has proved to be efficient in areas of uptime and customer support. Also, its reviews have shown to score high on its ratings. Although, the space Siteground offers is rather limited or small in comparison to other web-hosting companies. Nevertheless, reviews are an essential aspect of a company worth looking into before deciding on which you're planning to go for.
Overall, a number of issues exist within any company and no company can be deemed 100% perfect at standard or rating. All of this will depend on the areas of your business you prioritize the most and the profile you plan to offer to the market. With those figured out, you'll have no problem in worrying about how to fix major issues with your web-hosting company.


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This is an Enya 45 BB RC engine model 6001. This is the first model of the ball bearing Enya 45 engines, it has two piston rings. The engine is in decent condition, it has some discoloration, staining, and a few dings. The engine has great compression, there is one small broken fin, the mounting holes have no distortion. The throttle lever on the carb moves freely. The bearings feel good. From looking at the piston, this engine appears to have been run once, there is a small carbon smudge on the baffle on the top of the piston. Someone used this engine as a donor for screws. The screws that were in the engine had been slotted for a common screwdriver. I did not have any M3.5 phillips head screws, so I put M3.5 socket heads in to mount the front case. With the addition of a prop and a glow plug this should make a fine engine for 45 size RC airplanes. I prefer PayPal, I will accept only PayPal for international sales. International buyers should contact me with their address information before payment so that I may advise shipping charges.


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After a long holiday weekend in Fort Worth visiting my boyfriend, drinking with old friends and listening to even older rock and roll, I arrived back in Houston to find rain, more rain and an invite to a family birthday celebration. The weather matched my mood, which was a bit blue after kissing my sweetheart goodbye. Not being one to slack off on family obligations, I postponed a good cry and joined the family for chicken-fried steak and peach cobbler at 59 Diner. Afterward, I became restless and went into the night. Fate led me to Muldoon's (3839 Southwest Fwy., 713-621-8125), a neighborhood bar nearly empty of patrons but full of candlelight and jazz. I immediately felt at ease. Cassie, redheaded and obviously bored, suggested an after-dinner aperitif called the "white mischief." A cocktail made with the mysterious Licor 43, it was strong enough to soften the edges of a long day, but not so strong that I would actually cause any mischief. As I sipped, Cassie and I discussed long-distance relationships, the bar's artwork (odd photos of Tokyo and Totem poles) and, finally, the hot subject in Houston, the smoking ban. She said Chuck, the owner, was bummed he wouldn't be able to smoke his cigars in the back, but that he was more concerned about the lovely older gents who frequent Muldoon's for chess, Irish coffee and a few puffs off a good stogie. We both agreed that sometimes change sucks. After my second "white mischief," I bid farewell to my blues, the holiday weekend and my new friend Cassie, then retreated back into the night.
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Daytona Beach, Florida
While Daytona Beach is a spring break destination, it's not one of the most popular. However, being less popular has its advantages. Students who opt to drive to Daytona can save a great deal – it's perfect for the spring breaker on a strict budget.
Where to stay: The Daytona Inn Beach Resort is one of the cheapest hotel options, costing four people just $23.50 per night per room. The Inn is right on the beach, giving spring breakers easy access to Daytona's sandy beaches.
How to get there: Daytona is also known for its big NASCAR race, the Daytona 500. So it's only appropriate to drive to Daytona.
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A conman who dressed up as a gas board official and tricked his way into pensioners' homes to steal their cash and belongings has been branded 'despicable' by a judge who jailed him for seven years.
Christopher Anthony Hepple, aged 35, conned his way into three OAPs' homes in South Yorkshire, Sheffield Crown Court heard.
He admitted the offences - and asked for eight similar burglaries to be taken into consideration.
Judge Paul Watson said they were 'mean' and 'despicable' crimes, adding: "Society requires that the elderly be protected, and the courts will do everything they can.
"You were jailed for five years in 2008 for 10 similar burglaries. You plainly did not learn your lesson."
Neil Coxon, prosecuting, said the first distraction burglary was in Lytton Close, Doncaster, on April 22.
A 77-year-old woman who lived alone answered the door to a man in a high visibility tabard with an ID badge around his neck.
"He informed her he was from the gas board and was making checks," said Mr Coxon.
She showed him into the bathroom and he pretended to inspect the boiler.
But while she was out of sight, Hepple took her bank cards and £45 from her handbag.
On April 24 in Ravenholt, Worsborough, he targeted an 83-year-old woman. She let Hepple in, believing he was from the gas board, because of his high visibility jacket and workmen's trousers.
Hepple, of Dixon Crescent, Balby, Doncaster, had a conversation with her about gas and electricity, but stole £300 when her back was turned.
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I need Chocolate! Do you need Chocolate too???
This delectable recipe is adapted from the Masterchef Gary Mehigan, link can be found here, I did adjust quantities below (though) if you want half a dozen, stay with the original recipe!!!
Time: 20-25 mins max!
Yield, I made four!
100g dark chocolate (or there abouts)
2.5 tbsp or cubes butter
2 eggs
60g raw sugar
1 Tbsp Cocoa powder
60g flour
Double cream or (ice cream, custard etc) to serve
Preheat oven to 180C (355F) oil/grease your silicone moulds, dariole tins or muffin trays etc.
Zap the butter & chocolate in a heatproof bowl in the microwave on high for 25 secs. When the butter melts, give it a good stir and set aside,
In a large mixing bowl add the sugar and two eggs. Add the flour, cocoa powder and whisk to combine.
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DEFINITION of 'Chartered Market Analyst - CMA'
A professional designation awarded by the American Academy of Financial Management (AAFM) to professionals who have at least seven years of experience in financial research and market analysis or a related industry. Chartered Market Analysts must first complete AAFM's educational requirements and pass an exam. Educational requirements include an undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, financial services or insurance, a master's or doctoral degree, or a CPA designation. Applicants must also complete an AAFM-approved executive training course.
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A ruling by the Food and Drug Administration is raising some eyebrows. The FDA says they are attempting to find the middle ground on a controversial issue. The FDA will lower the age required to purchase emergency contraception known as the "morning after" pill. The move is generating strong reactions from both sides of the issue.
In order to allow easier access to emergency contraception, the FDA is lowering the age requirement, announcing that anyone 15 or older can buy the morning after pill, over the
Counter, at drug stores; no prescription, parental permission, or doctor's note needed.
The move is sparking outrage from opponents. "It shows an alarming lack of concern for the safety of young girls and the fundamental rights of parents," says Anna Higgins of the Family Research Council.
The new rule only applies to the Plan B One Step brand of morning after pill, and requires customers to provide proof of age at the check-out counter.
That is prompting more concerns from advocates -- and doctors. "I think it's a positive step that the age was lowered to age 15, but there are still major barriers. How many 15 year olds truly have proof that they're 15?" says ABC News medical editor Dr. Richard Besser.
And the decision to lower the age limit from 17 to 15 falls short of a court order set to take effect on Monday, requiring that all brands of emergency contraception be available over the counter to all ages.
"It is frustrating because this case has been going on for over 10 years. And one of the
things the federal judge said was that the FDA had delayed and dragged its feet for years and years and years. And so unfortunately this is another delay," says Julie Rikelman of the Center for Reproductive Rights.
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Building capacity to collect the heritage of South Sudan
During these troubled times for South Sudan, the need to strengthen a sense of common national identity is as important as ever. UNESCO's Office in Juba continues to assist in the establishment of a public culture sector that will offer the young nation the opportunity for sustainable peace and development.
In the frame of these efforts a five-day training on Collections Management was organized in partnership with the Centre for Heritage Development in Africa (CHDA) from the 14 to the 18 of April at UNESCO's Office in Juba. Fourteen participants from four states of South Sudan attended the workshop that is part of the UNESCO project "South Sudan Traveling Exhibition - Pilot Phase". This project is contributing towards the establishment of South Sudan's National Museum.
The "Traveling exhibition" will be touring throughout three states of the country with the aim to consult with the communities on how they wish to be represented in the museum and bring together the collection (objects, stories, videos, images, etc) through a participatory process. The mobile exhibition will also provide an opportunity for communities to learn about each other.
The team of local resource people that was trained will be assisting throughout the process creating the link to the local communities. The tailor-made training developed by CHDA equipped the team with the needed skills and knowledge for this task. The workshop introduced the participants to skills required when building and managing a collection and included modules on tangible and intangible collections management, object preservation and handling as well as documentation of tangible and intangible heritage.
Mr Salah Khaled, Head of Office and UNESCO representative to South Sudan says "UNESCO is committed to support the people of South Sudan in strengthening the ties between the different groups, bringing them together through culture and education, giving opportunities to the youth to know each other, to build this country together. We need to invest on the diversity and richness of South Sudan'.
The project is funded by Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) with additional support from the French Government.
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This wedding has everything that makes my little heart go all fluttery. First off, I LOVE me a city wedding, and Katy's Palace Bar is quickly becoming one of my favourite venues for its eclectic urban appeal. Then there's the mix of glam gold, greenery and pale blooms that Georja and Danny chose to decorate their reception – the perfect way to bring a touch of garden romance to their warehouse-style location, and let's not forget Georja's pastel bouquet, and feather-detailed dress. Sparkling fairy lights, gold-painted animal favours, tall candelabras – oh, and a glittering gold cake. Not to mention pretty maids all in a row in charcoal infinity dresses by our friends at Gelique. I love it all, so let's get to oohing over it, shall we? These fab pictures are from the team at Blackframe Photography – always a pleasure to share their work!Read More
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Sweet as Sugar Morgenhof Wedding by Leani Holmes {Storm & Daryn}
I've seen a lot of pretty dessert tables over the years but today's – if you'll pardon the pun – takes the cake! I just loved Storm & Daryn's 'share a cake' concept (not to mention how delish said cakes actually look), but it's also just one detail that I think encapsulates the simple sweetness of this pastel pink wedding that was cute as cupcakes and a true labour of DIY love. Every aspect, from a beautiful heirloom dress to lace-decked vases collected by the couple's circle to for months ahead of time speaks of family and friendship and the true sweetness of love. The wonderful Leani Holmes, who is a member of the SBB family, was on hand to take every dreamy picture.Read More
Books & Bicycles Old Mac Daddy Wedding by Captured Moments Photography {Irene & Du Toit}
I always feel a bit nostalgic when we get to the end of our Real Life Bride season, as it also signals the end of another South African summer wedding season (and summer, boo – although of course, there's all those cosy winter weddings to look forward to!). But at the same time, it's such a true pleasure to see the coming together of all the planning and dreaming and excitement that we've been a part of. Today, I'm honoured to share the handmade pastel wedding of Irene and Du Toit, whose wedding decor was a labour of love, incorporating both bicycles (for Du Toit's favourite hobby) and books (representing translator Irene's passion for books). From the gorgeous ribbon bedecked ceremony arch (we all remember that one from Irene's posts!) to the pastel bridesmaids, to the swoony dress (how beautiful did the bride look?), to the spectacular view, it's everything our RLB dreamed of, and I have to give a very special shout out to Captured Moments Photography for the spectacular pics! Thanks so much for taking us on your journey Irene, and here's wishing you a life of love.
For Irene & Du Toit's 'how we met' story and all her planning posts, check out the Bicycle Bride archive.Read More
The Ruby Bride's EnGedi Wedding by Lad & Lass Photography {Jerusha & Gideon}
I've just adored meeting our Real Life Brides this season, haven't you? Jerusha, our Ruby Bride, always made me laugh with her hilarious take on wedding planning, and I knew that when it came to the day she married her beloved Gideon, that humour would be firmly in place, come what may. Fortunately, it was smooth sailing – a beautiful Gauteng day, a joining of two families, and a massive celebration of friendship and love. Jerusha made such a stunning bride – she's so elegant and poised, like a ballerina, and her gorgeous lace dress was perfection. And of course, she rocked red lipstick and ruby nails! The tablescapes dotted with teacup candles were the perfect complement to the watercolour stationery design, and I love the bridesmaids' lace cap sleeve dresses, but what really stands out in Lad and Lass's incredible photos is the Moments. Those memories that really make a wedding day what it is – the rest is just (very pretty) window dressing. From the look Jerusha shared with her dad as they prepared to walk down the aisle, to a bridesmaid dance party, to the newlyweds laughing together, they've captured them all, and I can't but finish this post with a huge smile on my face. Congrats Jerusha and Gideon!Read More
Rustic Fairytale Lanzerac Wedding by Absolutely Loved Photography {Stella & Robin}
Well, this is a very special day indeed, as I finally get to share the STUNNING wedding photos from one of our very own real life brides, Stella – aka the Fairytale Bride (see all Stella's planning posts here). Aka, one of the most gorgeous brides I have ever featured – my goodness, in her photos she could star in a perfume ad (and I do mean that in a good way!). Of course, she was rocking a classic Vera Wang fit for a princess, but the real beauty is in the sheer joy and love radiating from both Stella and her handsome hubby Robin, as they said their 'I do's and then partied late into the night with their loved ones from near and far. As you'll know from reading Stella's posts, she dreamed of a rustic fairytale wedding, and that's exactly how it turned out – every single little detail was beautiful and beautifully thought out. Being part of her journey was a pleasure and a privilege, and being able to share these amazing images from Absolutely Loved Photography (seriously, narrowing down the pics for this post was torture!) just brings it all full circle. Huge congrats to the newest SBB couple! :)Read More
Bicycle Bride #6: The Bride & Bridesmaids' Dresses
It's lovely Irene's last post today, and she's chatting about one of our FAVOURITE things – dresses! Here's wishing you an amazing wedding day Irene, and we can't WAIT to see the pictures! xox
Our wedding is now less than one week away, and I still have so much to do! So much for not leaving things 'till the last minute. We'll be leaving for the venue on Thursday already, so I have even less time to get things done. This will be my last post before the big day, and I thought it would be appropriate to dedicate it to the most important element of the day.
Despite all the stressful issues related to this 'last minute last week' business, I am looking forward to getting my dress on Wednesday! My very own personal designer (read: mom) will be arriving from East London, with my wedding dress and all four bridesmaids' dresses that she made herself. Five dresses on her own is a daunting task, as you can imagine, so I'm very glad that she managed to get past a series of minor panic attacks about my dress along the way, and that everyone will finally be able to see the end result on Saturday.
Bicycle Bride #5: The Cake Table
After a crazy busy week (and a trip to my cousin's wedding in Brits), I'm finally sitting down to write this post! With two weeks (and only one weekend) to go, things are getting a bit more hectic and crazier, and I sort of just want the wedding weekend to get here already so that I can just RELAX.
I only really started thinking about a cake/cupcake table display last week, when Carica from Kiki's Cakes and Bakes reminded me that I still have to give her samples of the cupcake holders that I'll be using. The cupcakes will be served as dessert, so I really want to try and make an effort with the presentation.
Bicycle Bride #4: The Decor
Pinterest is an amazing tool when planning your wedding. The possibilities and inspiration are endless and it's highly unlikely that the virtual pin board won't have at least a few images or posts on something you've entered in its search engine.
However, Pinterest can be highly addictive, and when it comes to wedding planning, it's not always a good thing. I've had more than a year to decide on my decor elements for the wedding (I say "my", because Du Toit is not interested in decor at all, and the few inputs he did try to make made no sense to me, and were thus instantly discarded…) and yet it is only now, three weeks before the big day, that I can finally say that I've decided on the decor for the wedding.
See, I've been on Pinterest practically every evening since we got engaged, and my real Pinterest board (I've only shared my board with shortlisted ideas) is out of control with more than 600 images! I literally changed my mind at least every week, with the result that I now have to scramble to get things done in time. Confessions of a Last Minute Crammer!
Bicycle Bride #3: The Ceremony
With only four more weekends left before our wedding, and after having more than a year to get it done. I still don't have an arch. Or I do, sort of – it's just not able to stand upright yet.
I fell in love with ribbon arches when I first started planning the wedding, and it's one of the first things I started to work on. Don't be fooled by it's simplistic nature, it was hard work gathering and wrapping all those ribbons! I changed my arch up a bit by also using a lot of lace with the ribbon, and I'm pretty happy with how it came out (who cares that I realised too late that its structure might not be wide enough, right?). Only problem that remains unsolved is HOW TO GET IT TO STAND UPRIGHT!
Bicycle Bride #2: The Suppliers
I am a complete and utter indecisive person when it comes to almost anything in life (and it drives my fiancé nuts!). I have changed my mind about so many of the (DIY) decor aspects of our wedding that I've started to have nightmares about showing up at venue with absolutely no decor at all because I couldn't make my mind up in time.
Ironically, there were some aspects that I wasn't indecisive about at all. In fact, I booked our venue the very next day after we got engaged, and our photographer and my make-up artist were booked within the first month (which is a good thing – you have no idea how far in advance these people are booked!). My youngest, 15-year-old sister will be doing my bridesmaids' and my hair. I am also very lucky in the sense that my cousin's talented, graphic designer wife offered to do our stationery as a wedding gift, and even luckier that my mom is making not only my dress, but all four bridesmaids' dresses as well (this naturally deserves a separate post on its own).


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text: Democrats Aim for Balance on Trade Industry groups split on Democratic platform. By Kristi Ellis and Liza Casabona on August 27, 2008 DENVER — Democrats aim to strike a balance between free and fair trade principles in their 2008 party platform that was set to be adopted Tuesday night at the convention — and while some industry and labor groups said the party accomplished that goal, others contended the plan was inadequate and a cause for concern, particularly on global trade. Delegates at the Pepsi Center here heard a full lineup of speakers Tuesday, focusing on the faltering economy, job losses and personal hardship stories. The party's platform indicated a Barack Obama administration might take a stronger stance than President Bush on China and its undervalued currency. Critics, including domestic manufacturing groups and many lawmakers on Capitol Hill, argue China undervalues its currency, the yuan, by as much as 40 percent, putting U.S. manufacturers at a competitive disadvantage because they can't compete against lower-priced Chinese imports. While the platform did not address China directly, the implication was clear. "We will enforce trade laws and safeguard our workers, businesses and farmers from unfair trade practices, including currency manipulation, lax consumer standards, illegal subsidies and violations of workers' rights and environmental standards," it reads. The fashion industry, which imported $95.6 billion in goods in the last year, has a lot at stake in trade with China, as does the U.S. textile industry, which has lost hundreds of thousands of jobs over the years, partially due to imports and global competition. The platform also did not address an issue that has been a flash point for the industry — a three-year bilateral quota agreement with China that restricts 34 categories of apparel and textile imports and is set to expire at the end of the year. The textile industry has lobbied for an alternative to the quotas once they are removed and is enlisting the help of the House Textile Caucus to pressure the Bush administration to start monitoring Chinese imports for dumping, in addition to a program it already has for apparel imports from Vietnam. But the platform reflects Obama's pledge to scrutinize bilateral trade deals and ensure they contain enforceable environmental and labor standards. "We need tougher negotiators on our side of the table to strike bargains that are good not just for Wall Street, but also for Main Street," the platform reads. "We will negotiate bilateral trade agreements that open markets to U.S. exports and include enforceable international labor and environmental standards; we pledge to enforce those standards consistently and fairly." Where the attempt at balance in the platform comes into play is in the party's support of the global round of trade talks, known as the Doha Round, named after the capital of Qatar where the talks were launched seven years ago. The talks recently collapsed because of differences between poor and rich nations over agricultural subsidies. "The platform reflects the differing opinions within the party, it's a compromise," said Bruce Raynor, general president of UNITE HERE, the industry's main labor union. "The platform is more of a statement of principle and what is more important is where a presidential candidate stands." Raynor said Obama, whom the union endorsed during the primary season, stands for "manufacturing in America," pointing to his calls for renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement and being an "outspoken advocate of labor and environmental rights in trade treaties." The platform addressed NAFTA in a less aggressive tone than Obama's position during the primaries, saying his administration would "work with" Canada and Mexico to amend the trade pact. Raynor was also supportive of the platform's commitment to fighting for passage of the Employee Free Choice Act, which would make it easier for employees to unionize. Labor groups recently filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission, accusing Wal-Mart of violating federal election laws by allegedly warning employees to vote against Obama because he supports the legislation, which allows for workers to vote to join a union through a card-check system instead of only through a closed-ballot election. For some textile groups, the platform falls short of setting the right tone in protecting U.S. business from unfair trade practices. "I'm struck by the overall view that the adoption of this platform will sadly mean a continuation of a trade policy that is bound to result in lopsided trade deficits and more job losses from our perspective," said Auggie Tantillo, executive director of the American Manufacturing Trade Action Coalition. "The only point in there that signals some level of distinction is the mention of dealing with currency manipulation. But it doesn't talk about specifics in how to deal with that." Tantillo said he was particularly disappointed by the commitment to complete the Doha Round, which he said "will grant countries like China and India much greater access to the U.S. market without requiring reciprocal market opening activities on their part." Erik Autor, vice president and international trade counsel for the National Retail Federation, said: "The tone of the message seems to be a tacit acknowledgment that some of the supposed bad effects of trade outweigh the good, although I recognize they are trying to thread a fine line here. What I would like to see in this document is more of an emphasis on a message that says, 'We support a trade policy that will enhance the U.S. economy, productivity of American industry and workers, and an improved standard of living." Helga Ying, director of worldwide government affairs and public policy at Levi Strauss & Co., said the company agrees with many of the tenets of Obama's trade platform. Ying said his positions on strengthening labor provisions in trade policies, strengthening support of trade preference programs and expanding trade adjustment assistance are all in keeping with company priorities. She said the San Francisco-based firm also favors presumptive Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain's emphasis on trade liberalization and opening markets. "What Levi Strauss & Co. would like to do is synthesize the two candidates," Ying said. To access this article, click here to subscribe or click here to log in. load comments blog comments powered by Disqus


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The United States Advances in the World Cup, and Frankly, so Does Boston
Look, no matter how you present the scenario, this is all still weird for American sports fans, who are used to a "win or go home" mentality. The very fact that the United States men's national team could look so dreadful in its World Cup match against Germany Thursday yet is cause for celebration is a difficult outcome for many to wrap their provincial heads around. Lose and advance? It just doesn't compute for the majority.
But as the clock ticked away, with the U.S. losing to Germany, 1-0, and Portugal beating Ghana, 2-1, Team USA had sealed its own fate; an escape from the "Group of Death," much to the delight of thousands who gathered at Boston's City Hall Plaza to watch the game on the big screen.
What's really more of an upset; the US moving on to the Group of 16, or the fact that Bostonians could actually gather together and witness a real, live sporting event, much like other fine cites throughout the country manage on a normal basis?
"Some people get exuberant have a few and act up, and you know, this is a sport, and a lot of families who like to watch sports bring kids, and I wouldn't want to send the wrong message to anyone."
Those are the words of former Mayor Thomas M. Menino explaining why the city of Boston would not entertain the thought of holding a party at the TD Garden, where fans could have watched Game 7 of the Bruins-Canucks Stanley Cup final in 2011, just as Vancouver hosted for Game 6 when the Bruins and Canucks played in Boston.
Whatever. It's not like Avicii was playing during intermissions.
But there was a viewing party on Thursday at City Hall Plaza – the same City Hall Plaza once deemed unsafe for championship rallies after the Patriots celebrated there in 2002. The same City Hall Plaza that once welcome back Ray Bourque and his Stanley Cup for whatever reason. The same City Hall Plaza that has hosted dozens of high-profile concerts, food festivals, and circus acts not relating to the politics inside since. The same one where a few thousand landed Thursday afternoon to take in a soccer game with their fellow Americans, fans, and colleagues sneaking off for an extended lunch. They were dressed in red, white, and blue. They had flags draped across their shoulders. They led chants of "U-S-A, U-S-A," and "I believe that we will win." A few dozen children – freshly released from the rigors of daily school life – set up folding chairs in the first few rows and soaked in the first memories of their summer vacation.
Not to sound overly simplistic, but the whole thing was…well, cool.
The voices of ESPN's Ian Darke and Taylor Twellman boomed throughout the plaza, filtering through the "oohs," "ahhs," and a presumed "what just happened?" or two. There was angst when Germany scored the only goal of the game, early in the second half, a sense of relief when noting what was happening in the Portugal-Ghana game, and the knowledge that things would have to unravel 52 different ways in order for the US not to advance. And even amidst the frustration that resulted as the US failed to score in its best chance during extra time, the message was clear, even in defeat.
"We good," one fan kept repeating to nobody in particular. "We good."
We good.
The crowd cheered the loss. The fans high-fived each other and waved tiny American flags as a few of the kids in the front few rows jumped up and down with excitement. Then, a funny thing happened. Everyone either lingered around for a bit, or quietly left, back to work, home, for a stroll along the Freedom Trail, or wherever. They disposed of their trash and filed in different directions, happy in defeat, content in the company. Incidents were rare, if there were any.
We good.
Menino did also host a World Cup viewing party at the plaza back in 2006, but such gatherings were indeed something that the former mayor shied away from at various intervals of his time in office. The "Rolling Rally" as we know it was the offshoot of his noting that a large gathering of fans at City Hall was too dangerous for a traditional rally, including interaction between team and fans. But "Boston Calling," the city's recent slate of concerts at the plaza, has gone off without a hitch, as has the latest sports gathering. Granted, it didn't attract as many fans as a Stanley Cup Game 7 might fetch, but these were situations in which Menino seemed to balk more often than not over his final decade in office.
Mayor Marty Walsh has seemed more open in that regard, perhaps bristling at suggestions that Boston can't be considered a world-class cities because of certain limitations. Late-night transportation? Later closing hours for bars and restaurants? Viewing parties? Walsh isn't afraid to tinker with the norm, even as he needs to have a keen acknowledgement of security for every new wrinkle he suggests. Let's just not get crazy and slide this success into some nonsensical Olympic discussion, OK?
The US finished the "Group of Death" with a 1-1-1 record. They move on to face Belgium, as we bunker down for a few days worth of jokes about waffles, beer, and The Smurfs being inferior. The Americans lost, and Boston celebrated, frankly, for more reason than just the game.


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Inform yourself. The better you understand the history and impact of immigration, the more convincing you will be when speaking or writing about it. Please visit our Articles page for a list of recommended authors and articles and check out our Links page for many informative websites. The ones with stars are among our favorites. Familiarize yourself with immigration law at the following easy to understand links:
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Sign up for our IFIRE INFORMER newsletter. IFIRE will email newsletters periodically to keep you informed of the latest immigration developments in Indiana and the nation.
Write or telephone your local, state and federal legislators. One letter or phone call can make a tremendous difference. Usually, telephone calls carry the most impact, followed by regular mail, then faxes and finally emails, which are easy to ignore. See this complete list of telephone, fax and email information for Indianas federal and state legislators.
Another wonderful resource is www.FirstGov.gov. There, you will find links to city, county, state and federal government offices for all 50 states. You can also find information on our laws, read important documents like the Constitution and Bill of Rights as well as accessing Census Bureau and Homeland Security information.
The toll-free number to reach any federal congressional office is (877) 762-8762. If that number is busy, you may also call them at (202) 224-3121. Address letters to U.S. Senators: The Honorable [Name of Senator], United States Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510. Address letters to Representatives: The Honorable [Name of Representative], United States House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. 20515
Send free, pre-written faxes at www.NumbersUSA.com. You may add your own words to the faxes. This is also a good resource for brief explanations of legislation and talking points to review prior to calling your representative. Another good source for faxing and reliable immigration information is www.fairus.org.
Donate to reputable immigration reform groups. Unlike the open borders groups who are funded by large corporations, IFIRE is run entirely by unpaid volunteers using their own time and money to bring you this website and to keep you and the community informed on immigration matters. All donations are greatly appreciated and 100% of your money will be applied to this cause. In addition to the costs of creating and maintaining this website, we also incur costs for such things as purchasing educational videos and brochures, copying, printing, mailing and renting a Post Office Box. Please consider sending a modest contribution (not tax-deductible) to:
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Get on immigration reform group email update lists. We recommend Numbers USA and FAIR. These organizations will keep you informed of pending immigration legislation and provide you with quick and easy ways to take action. (Please see our links page for many other reliable organizations.)
Be an IFIRE reporter. Email us links to significant immigration stories from your local newspaper. See the Indiana Newspaper and News Media Guide.
Keep informed on day-to-day events at American Patrol and on the Stein Report. Visit our site often for the latest immigration news from Indiana and the Midwest.
Write to newspapers and magazines. Visit our Articles page for examples of letters to the editor. If you need advice or a statistic, email us for help with your letter. Your letters should be well written, respectful and make a clear and forceful point. Writing is a very important contribution. Your friends and neighbors may not yet be aware of the negative impact of uncontrolled immigration on our state and country. Even if your letter isnt selected for printing, it still demonstrates that people are concerned about immigration and makes it more likely that somebodys letter will be printed, even if its not yours. For general tips on writing letters to the editor, visit Rescue American Jobs and see examples of letters on our articles page.
Show respect and integrity. Immigrants are just ordinary human beings who come here from someplace else. It is important that you speak of them and treat them with respect. Our problem is with governments, not individual immigrants. Your job is to add your voice to the chorus of American citizens to gain the attention of and appropriate action from our legislators to enforce our immigration laws and return sanity to our immigration policies. Remember, our cause is not about race; its about numbers. If you believe it is about race, please do not contact our organization.
Tell a friend. Some people are reluctant to become involved in immigration reform because they are afraid that they will be called uncompassionate (read about the ethics of our movement at NumbersUSA.com), or because they think nothing they do will make a difference (read how one person can make a difference at Rescue American Jobs ) You must help people understand that they can make a difference. It isnt enough that most Americans want less immigration. We must make our voices heard now or the well-financed and vocal pro-immigration special interests will win.
VOTE! See how the presidential candidates compare on the issue of immigration at BetterImmigration.com. View the immigration report cards for the Indiana delegation to the U.S. Congress at BetterImmigration.com. And remember: Politicians are like diapers. They both need changing regularly and for the same reason.
Gather signatures on Petitions. Please print out our petition, gather signatures and return it to IFIRE, P.O. Box 297, Valparaiso, IN 46384. If you do not have a printer, contact us and well mail you a copy. If you just get the signatures of friends and co-workers, it will be a help. If you are shy, take a friend with you. Many people are happy to sign these petitions and are just waiting for an opportunity to let the politicians know how they feel.
Attend meetings or join a group. If you live in NW Indiana, especially in Lake or Porter County, contact IFIRE about the site of our next meeting. We can also put you in touch with other groups in the state. If you would like to start your own group, we can help you get started. When you contact IFIRE about joining or forming a group, be sure to include the name of your county in the comments box so we can match you with people in your area.
Report Suspected Illegal Aliens and Other Violations of Law. For numerous ways to report illegal aliens and other violations of law, see this article. Also, ReportIllegals.us will report illegals for you for a modest fee.
You may also call IRS at 1-800-829-0433 to report suspected tax crimes. Your call will be kept confidential and you may remain anonymous. You may also be eligible for a reward. For more details, see this IRS information.
Here is a sample letter we can mail to businesses to inform them of the immigration law and the toll-free number they can call to verify Social Security Numbers of potential employees.
Past EventsNational Protest
IFIRE, the Minutemen and other groups protested from coast to coast (NJ to CA) and border to border (IL to TX) and places in between (GA) in protesting Mexican meddling in U.S. affairs on February 25, 2006 at the Mexican Consulates (see the list below of 45 locations). More information:
- Flyer
- Minuteman Project standard operating procedures.
- Mexican Consulate offices.
- protest participants across the U.S.
- This image can be used as any way you wish, including letterhead.
- News release
- Guide for the Mexican Migrant - a comic book published by the Mexican government showing their people how to sneak into the U.S.


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Rising, Kirckof take Eagles title
The Eagles Horseshoe single-elimination tournament took place on August 12 with the team of Byrne Rising and Gary Kirckof being the last team standing.
That duo took first place in the tournament, right in front of Jeff Saiko and Mary Botten, who finished second. Jerry Zastrow and Judy Carlson rounded out the top three finishers in third place.
The Eagles and Alexandria Horseshoe Clubs will also host the state tournament this year at the Runestone Community Center over Labor Day weekend. Many of the best pitchers in the state will be on hand for the four-day event. Action starts on Friday, August 30 and runs through Monday, September 2 with state champions being crowned.
An awards banquet will also be held on Sunday, September 1 at Broadway Ballroom in Alexandria. Men's, women's, elderly and junior classes will all compete at the state tournament.


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The former wide receiver, who plotted the murder of his ex, Cherica Adams, is scheduled to be released from prison soon.
Magnus Carlsen, an admitted NBA junkie, predicted what two teams would meet in the NBA Finals. Carlsen has predicted the victor, too: the Miami Heat, with the deciding game won on their home court.
Now, not a whole lot of sports fans in the United States know who Carlsen is. Unless you follow chess closely, his name would mean little. Carlsen is the greatest chess player since Bobby Fischer, which also means Carlsen is one of the smartest men on the planet.
His picking the Heat might not go down as the most taxing decision the 22-year-old Norwegian grand master will ever have to make. Neither is it the hardest people of ordinary intellect will have to make either, because it's hard to see LeBron James and the Heat losing to Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and the San Antonio Spurs.
In this postseason, LeBron & Co. have already had their defining moment. The consensus pick to win it all, LeBron and the Heat were pushed to the brink of elimination in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. In Game 7 on Monday, a big moment that can define a superstar's career, James played his game like Carlsen plays chess: better than all the rest.
But conference finals aren't NBA Finals, which begin Thursday night. The pressure that teams face on the game's brightest stage can test any man's resolve and frazzle his nerve. People used to question LeBron's heart and his nerve. They claimed LeBron lacked the coldblooded, steely nerve that all-time greats like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Isiah Thomas and Bill Russell possessed.
LeBron brought that reputation with him to South Beach from Cleveland, where the Cavaliers team he once led never did win a NBA championship.
Talk about LeBron's nerve, however, quieted last season after he took the Heat to an NBA championship. While a few critics tried to revive such talk – not the smart people out there, of course – after the Indiana Pacers pushed the Heat to seven games in the conference finals, they seemed to have forgotten how the James Gang rolled to the best record in the NBA and how the Pacers, a young, deep and energetic team, simply presented one or two matchup challenges.
Stars overcome challenges. They will themselves to play well when such performances are needed. LeBron did just that against the Pacers, though his wasn't quite a Jordan moment.
He might never have a Jordan moment, which will be all right. For as long as he piles up championships, what NBA fan cares? And he will add a second one to his trophy case by month's end, so say the smart people like Carlsen.
Even those of ordinary intellect and sports insight – people like me – won't argue to the contrary. All we can hope is to see the man who is in the conversation as the "greatest ever" produce a performance that is worthy of such high-minded praise.
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