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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
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You call this news!? It's full of facts, eyewitness accounts and thoughtful commentary. It's organized and coherent, nothing like the "real" news we get today.
- December 12, 2009 at 8:01 AM
Tell me about it. Of course, the reason that is has a great deal to do with the type of news climate in which it was created. Back then, the only 24-hour news channel was CNN and hardly anyone was watching it. Most people thought of 24-hour news as a goofy Ted Turner pipe dream, pretty much up until the Gulf War. Then all of a sudden people were glued to CNN around the clock and the idea that such a cable channel could be profitable gave rise to competition. From that point onward, TV news became all about being first on the air with anything, be it rumors, speculation, wild guesses, or interviews with "experts" who knew nothing about the specific situation at hand but could at least be interviewed on the general subject of the story (school shooting, celebrity death, missing person, whatever) in order to fill time. The news also became about focusing on a "hot story" to the exclusion of all other stories. The goal became to beat the other channels to the punch and win the ratings war...which was, of course, the point at which major network evening news programs transformed from a major source of news into ghettoes of tiny sound bites watched only by old or poor people who hadn't sprung for cable or a dish.
The slower-paced, thoughtful reporting we see here took place in a time when NBC, ABC and CBS were still the major sources of news, and while they were competing with each other to be sure, the nature of the competition was different. They were all going to be airing their news programs at the same time for the same length of time, so the true competition when covering a story like John Lennon's murder was in: Who can do the most accurate, careful, thoughtful coverage, not only of the actual murder story but of the effect his death had on people around the world? Who could make the most eloquent summary of what John Lennon and his music meant?
There are some aspects of the coverage that are disturbing, but that probably couldn't be helped. In essence, coverage like this takes a murderer (or accused murderer, at the time) and turns him into an overnight celebrity. All of a sudden pictures of his birthplace, childhood home, school and yearbook pictures are all over the news. It's unfortunate that we can't find a way to cover these horrible events, when they happen, without inadvertently presenting them in a way that guarantees fame to the perpetrators. But, if anything, the way the cable news covers them today has only made that worse, with channels jockeying to be the first with a new tidbit about the life of the alleged killer.
Anyway, this is definitely a window back in time to when TV news was very differently presented from how it is now.
- December 22, 2009 at 7:49 PM
"John Lennon: The Dream is Over" ... that's kind an overly depressing title, isn't it?
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Today there was a marathon of The Presidents series on the History Channel. I had seen bits and pieces of this series, but this was the first time I had been able to catch most of the episodes. Yes, yes, I'm geek enough to have spent all day watching it (I didn't get to see the very beginning of the first one and the last two episodes as I eventually had to do something). In defense of myself, I did use the time to prep course materials. But it was so nice of the History Channel to have on something I actually wanted to see…anything I like seems to never come up again!
I was actually very impressed by this series. It managed to hit most of the important issues and treated them well. I had actually heard of many of the chosen speakers before this series. That in itself impressed me. Some documentaries (I'll be nice and just leave it at "some" – although I usually like the history channel's work) make me wonder where they dredged up their "experts."
I see this as a series that could be very useful in classroom. It is interesting enough to catch most students' interest and it is presented in a way that you could use much of it at any level (for younger students you might want to just uses pieces and stop and explain at times).
Some things I particularly liked:
- The narrator's explanations – they are concise and easy to understand without being overly simplistic. This also really helps to make this series universally applicable in US history classes – it shows how the president's decisions and policies affect the "rest" of US history.
- The modern political comparisons that will help to bring the past presidents into students' world views. Both the narrator and the experts make comparisons how certain events, policies, etc. are comparable to that of President Bush's or other modern events.
- Good use of videos, photographs and reconstructions to augment narration.
- The little "number" introductions that would make it easy to use in the classroom for just one president.
- How other important politicians were mentioned and given credit for various contributions.
- How all the presidents were treated fairly and with respect.
- The very human way the presidents were portrayed, which I think will help keep audience interest.
Some things that I did not like (and I admit some of these are personal):
- Except when it directly affected politics (i.e., the slander of Rachel Jackson that lead to Jackson's hatred of certain people), the wives were left out. To me, it just isn't possible to talk about James Polk with mentioning Sarah…but that might just be me.
- I would have liked to see more audio use on some of the presidents. I know there is audio for TR and I would have liked to see that used (his voice is just so distinctive). They did a good job with FDR and audio. I didn't see the most modern presidents so I don't know how they did that. There is also audio on Woodrow Wilson and I think that would have added as well.
- Some presidents, due to the issues in their terms, got a lot more airtime that others…this is to be expected, but some of the presidents I felt were cheated. I thought, for instance, Andrew Jackson went on forever…and that time could have been better used on James Polk (can you tell who I like….)
Overall, though I really thought this was a good series and would be of great use in the classroom.


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World AIDS Day 2013! I'm still here, blessed with perfect health. A miracle.
This picture with my friends was taken in 1980, Halloween night celebrating at The Ritz in NYC. Robcyn, a couple of "lipstick lesbians" (language of the day -- does anyone say that anymore?); Richard Cheney, fashion designer and my best friend and his lover Ron; Brian and Luigi, up-and-coming fashion designers (died); Raul, who coined himself the Puerto Rican Marilyn Monroe, a fabulous hair stylist (died); and my friend Zara. My boyfriend and musical partner in GET WET, Zecca (blue wig, a throwback from his real blue hair in his punk days) and me in my red hair wig -- center stage, of course.
These were my dearest friends. Truly. We saw each other every day, or were in contact in one form or another -- before Facebook, texts or cell phones! We talked about everything -- before 12-step meetings when strangers became friends you hadn't met yet. They are irreplaceable friendships.
I was 25 years old in this picture. My beautiful friends one by one died, with the exception of Zecca. (I will kill him if he dies! The heartbreak will be unimaginable.) Five out of 10 in this picture perished from AIDS only a few years after this fabulous night. I've been telling their stories for over 28 years now.
Peace to my dear departed friends whose last time on this earth was in their youth. They were artists. Society is so busy labeling and shame-blaming their being gay without acknowledging that fact that they were artists. Imagine what the world would have looked like if they had lived and continued to create. Fashion designers, hair stylists, photographers, dancers, rockers -- the list goes on and on. Many we all know of: the talented Michael Bennett, choreographer of A Chorus Line. The young sweet boy Ryan White, whose mother came to events I was speaking at to honor her son. Elizabeth Glaser and her fight for life for babies and children with AIDS before her death -- after the death of her own precious baby girl -- teaching the medical establishment about women and AIDS long before they would have noticed it wasn't just a gay white man's disease. There is not enough space left on the White House lawn to put the ever growing AIDS Quilt.
I lived through the '80s as a straight girl in a queer world, when women weren't diagnosed with HIV -- as if it was impossible: AIDS' darkest years of ignorance, terror, death, hopelessness, despair, stigma, hate and no treatments. I lived through the '90s with no effective treatment while more died, and I became an activist using my voice as a performer to carry the message, public speaking, counseling and testing, which so many of us that could would. I lived using alternative healing treatments and miraculously remained zero symptomatic and declared in good health without the use of the medications like AZT that were ineffective as monotherapy.
AIDS babies, IV drug users and death. I lived. I lived in Cambridge, Mass., where I got to hear Anthony Fauci speak regularly about AIDS and treatments -- a new kind of rock star in this new HIV world I was living in. I got to work at Harvard and met my doctor who was in residency there, now my doctor in L.A. We have shared our journey as women and the doctor-patient relationship for almost 30 years now. Judy, aka Dr. Judith Currier, has become one of the leading HIV specialists with a focus on women's health.
I lived to remember. I have embraced my life and my blessings. I have finally overcome my survivor's guilt. Yes, it was a dark time. Now I get to live in the light and share that light of love and hope with all who want it. I am forever in gratitude for my life.
Peace, love, harmony and happiness. Remember to laugh. Remember to dance. Remember to sing that song in your heart and follow your dreams. Remember to dream. Remember to love, love, love. May peace be with you my friends, lost and found. Know you are loved. Amen.
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Speakers during an annual celebration recalled Dr. Martin Luther King�s legacy while urging people to work for a better community and country. One argued some don�t want minorities to have a rightful place in society, telling audience members they should be vigilant while pushing forward.
The celebration was held at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church on Apple Street in Burlington. It was sponsored the Martin Luther King Jr. Coalition of Alamance County.
Gibsonville Mayor Lenny Williams, one of the area�s minority elected officeholders, said the Coalition wanted to attract more young people this year. One way of doing that, he said, was to have WFMY News 2 reporter Tracey McCain serve as master of ceremonies.
McCain told people at the service that while King is rightly considered a �great man� of history, his faith is a major part of what needs to be remembered and emulated.
�Today faith is what�s missing from our society,� she said. �God gave Dr. King a purpose, a calling, and he accepted it.�
Faith, McCain said, strengthens people to pursue their calling when they know neither what is next nor the final outcome.
�You do not have to know or see how God�s plan is going to turn out, because it�s not up to you,� she said.
Willie J. Howard, a deacon at First Baptist, drew parallels between God�s leading the Hebrew nation from Egypt after hundreds of years of slavery and his use of King in struggles for freedom in the United States.
�You were with us in the darkest period of our history,� he said during a prayer.
The Rev. Marcia Isley of Oak Grove Baptist Church asked that people share what they have in order to make a difference in fellow community members� lives.
�In order to make a difference, we must give,� she said.
Latavia Paul, a former recipient of a Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Award, participated in the service and said she is now a graduate of North Carolina State University.
Music was a major part of the event, from the thunderous swelling of �Lift Every Voice and Sing� to several selections sung by the First Baptist Male Chorus.
The Rev. James Ballard, interim pastor of First Baptist Church on Apple Street, told the audience some don�t want minorities to have citizen status in the United States. Describing members of the Tea Party movement as �racist� and �mean-spirited,� he said �they consider (the United States) to be their country and theirs alone,� referring to the sometimes-used phrase �take our country back.�
Ballard alleged the movement wants to return to segregated water fountains and toilets and more: �Back to slavery, the Civil War � back to the time when we were not citizens.�
Ballard told audience members they should be vigilant while working for change. He used the example of Joseph in the Old Testament, severely mistreated first by his family and later in Egypt, but ultimately used by God to help his former oppressors.


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Taylor Swift + Lorde Hang on the Beach, Sparking More Collaboration Rumors [PHOTO]
Taylor Swift and her new bestie Lorde, who Swift has clearly taken under her wing, enjoyed a leisurely stroll on the beach in L.A. on Saturday (Feb. 22), further sparking rumors that the talented, Grammy-winning, female pair has fast-tracked that rumored collaboration.
Swift shared the snap on Instagram, writing: "Bare feet in the sand on a Saturday.." In the photo, she and Lorde look adorbs, enjoying the always-warm Cali weather. These ladies have the life, indeed.
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Later on, the 'Royals' singer with the wild mane of curls tweeted a musically-oriented message that certainly made us think that she and Swift were not just playing and frolicking in the sand on Saturday! They were also working, if the tweet is any indicator.
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Here is the photo of their beachside fun! We love how effortless and sweet they both look while enjoying one another's company and the pleasant climate. Notice that they have dressed alike, as well. Black glasses? Check. Black bottoms? Check. Crisp shirts? Check!
And here is Lorde's tweet, which really makes us think that the collabo is totally happening. Is that chorus that hits one that she worked on with T. Swizzle? We hope so.


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Teaching Math: An Interview with Dr. Fred Worth
January 27–31, 2014 | Vol. 118, Week 8
Originally Aired: September 15–19, 2008 | Vol. 84, Programs 31–35
If math is the bane of your homeschooling existence, this week's program is for you! Math professor Fred Worth discusses why your students might struggle with this difficult subject and how you can improve their performance. A solid foundation in math can prepare your child for life success!
"We want your child to be able to do mathematics, but we'd also like for your child to really understand mathematics."—Dr. Fred Worth
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Is finishing that math assignment just a little less painful than pulling teeth for your homeschool student? Well this week on Home School Heartbeat, host Mike Smith and guest Fred Worth offer suggestions and encouragement for teaching math in your homeschool.
Mike Smith: I'm joined this week by Dr. Fred Worth, a Henderson State University math professor and veteran homeschool dad. Fred, welcome to the program
Fred Worth: Well, Mike, thanks for having me!
Mike: Fred, you have a concern for helping homeschool parents who are struggling in teaching math to their children. Tell us some reasons why parents might see their students having difficulty in math.
Fred: Mike, one problem that a lot of teachers have—and this is not just homeschool teachers—is teaching mathematics as though it's just a bunch of number-crunching algorithms and memorization. Yes, there are algorithms, and there is number crunching, but there's a lot more than just that.
In the early grades, a lot of the material can be done by rote memorization, so a child may be able to do the material, but not really have an understanding of what's going on. This can fool parents into thinking that children understand the material. So it's vital to work to help your child really understand what's going on. Yeah, we want them to be able to say that 4 + 4 is 8, but we'd also like them to understand what that means.
Using manipulatives, which don't have to cost a lot of money, can be very helpful in demonstrating concepts to your child, such as using dimes and pennies to help your child understand the idea of borrowing and subtraction. Legos can help your children with figuring out areas in geometry. So we want your child to be able to do mathematics, but we'd also like for your child to really understand mathematics.
Mike: Thanks for those thoughts, Fred. And until next time, I'm Mike Smith.
Mike Smith: Fred, on our last program, you talked about why individual children might struggle in math. Although homeschoolers score better than the national average on all subjects, they tend to do better on verbal sections than on math. Now why is math harder, Fred?
Fred Worth: Well, we talked last time about being able to do and understand mathematics, and those are obviously important here as well. But there are a couple of other things that are very important, and one of those is vocabulary.
Sometimes people tell me they feel like mathematics is a foreign language, and I tell them they're exactly right. In order to do mathematics, we are teaching our children a new language, with its own vocabulary and grammar. A particularly vital portion of this is learning the proper vocabulary and using it. In the kitchen, cup doesn't just mean any open-topped cylinder. You would want your surgeon to know the difference between your appendix and your spleen. So I would strongly urge parents, from the very beginning of their homeschooling, to use the right words. Talk about the numerator and denominator of a fraction, not the top and bottom. If we're dividing both sides of an equation by 7, say dividing both sides by 7, not cancel the 7s. There are numerous mathematical errors that can be avoided if students simply learn the right words.
Mike: Thanks for joining me today, Fred. Next time, we'll explore ways to address this issue. And until then, I'm Mike Smith.
Mike Smith: Fred, we've been talking this week about why kids might struggle in math. Tell the parents listening what they can do to bring up their student's math performance.
Fred Worth: Well, the ability to problem-solve is vital to success in mathematics—whether we're talking about taking standardized tests, or just learning mathematics in homeschool. Not all problems on tests are word problems, but they are very important.
The first word problems come up in first grade, where Mary has some apples, and Johnny gives her some more. Nobody has any trouble with those, but each year the word problems get tougher, until you have one train leaving Boston at 10 a.m., and another train leaving Cleveland at 11 a.m. Most people have a difficult time solving the more complicated problems, because they've never really been instructed in problem-solving techniques.
There's a method that I teach that can really help in learning how to do word problems. And, Mike, I believe you'll be telling people how to contact you in order to get a copy of this. The first step is to just read the problem. The second is to think about the problem. Then, determine what's important, drawing a picture and labeling the picture, then finding the formula, which is where most people try to start, adapting the formula to the problem, solving the equation, answering the question, and then thinking about whether the answer makes sense. This method can go a long way in teaching your child how to be a better problem solver—not just in mathematics, but in life.
Mike: Those are great suggestions, Fred! Thanks for sharing them with us. And until next time, I'm Mike Smith.
Mike Smith: On our last program, you gave us some great suggestions for how homeschool parents can bring up their student's math scores. Fred, can you tell us about the importance of sequence in teaching math, as well?
Fred Worth: Sure, Mike. If you're building a house, the order in which you do things is obviously going to be important. You don't start off trying to build the roof. You start with the foundation and do things in a certain order. Mathematics is no different.
Mathematics is fairly unique in academics. It and maybe language arts are the most sequence-dependent subjects. We don't start trying to teach complicated algebra until after children have learned their basic arithmetic skills. So it's important that homeschool parents pay very close attention to the level of understanding their children have as they work through the mathematics.
A lot of problems in mathematics arise because previous material wasn't learned on a deep enough level. Lack of understanding may not show up right away—it might show up a couple or three years later. Parents should regularly give their children the opportunity to play teacher. Let the children teach how to work a problem, and make them explain why they do what they do. Make sure they understand what they're doing, but you also want to make sure they understand why.
If a child struggles with mathematics, don't stress about how fast you go through the materials. I'd rather have a student only get through algebra I, but really understand it, than go through lots of mathematical content with minimal understanding.
Mike: That's great advice, Fred! I'm sure all our listeners will find it very helpful. And until next time, I'm Mike Smith.
Mike Smith: Fred, we've been talking this week about how homeschoolers can help their students succeed in math. Tell us about how math will prepare students for life—what's the payoff for studying math?
Fred Worth: From a purely practical standpoint, the more mathematics you learn, the more you have a chance to use it. There are numerous areas in life where mathematics can be used. Geometry and algebra are very helpful in building projects, and understanding statistics and logic can be helpful when trying to analyze advertising, speeches, polling data, and so on.
And having a strong mathematical background can present people with more diverse career opportunities. Many career paths require mathematical expertise. Our pharmacy and pre-med majors have to take a lot of mathematics. Even in the social sciences, a number of majors require statistics courses.
But, Mike, I think one of the greatest benefits of a good mathematical background is the development of thinking skills. Studies have shown that a good high school geometry course is a great indicator for college success. That's because, in order to do geometry well, you have to think logically and often deal with multi-step problems. The problem-solving skills developed in order to do word problems are also useful in all kinds of areas. You have to be able to recognize what's important, how to break it down into parts, have an orderly process for doing it, and all of that is useful, even if we don't ever do any mathematics ever again.
Mike: Fred, thanks for your valuable insights this week on teaching math in the homeschool. It's been great to have you on the show. And until next time, I'm Mike Smith.
Fred Worth
Dr. Fred Worth is an educator, pastor, and homeschool father. He is a professor of mathematics at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, where he has worked for 23 years, and the associate pastor at Twin Rivers Church of the Nazarene in Caddo Valley, Arkansas. Fred is concerned with the struggles that many homeschool parents have in teaching mathematics to their children. To help homeschoolers in this and other ways, he has spoken at numerous homeschool conferences in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Texas.
Fred and his wife, Beth, live in Arkadelphia. They have one son, Mark, who is now married to Debra, who was also homeschooled. Mark and Debra are the parents of Christopher, Natalia and Valerie. Fred very much enjoys being a grandfather. Despite no longer homeschooling, they continue to work and fellowship with homeschoolers throughout the region.
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Anonymous Coward, 11 Jan 2007 @ 4:15pm
How about a Skype in # I can use?They still don't have any numbers in my area code, so they are effectively useless to me.
Or, how about an 800 service for Biz?
Rick, 11 Jan 2007 @ 4:20pm
Look at your service.Skype is 'almost' VOIP - in fact it acts just like VOIP without 911. Sell that and profit.
I've been using Skype in place of my land line service for almost a year now. I spent $60 for a USB adapter so I could hook my favorite Panasonic cordless phone with the service. I then bought a year worth of SkypeIn, which gave me a local incoming phone number that anyone can call me with, for $39 a year. This month I added SkypeOut for $15 a year, so I can call anyone in North America free. My total costs came to $114 for a full year of unlimited local and long distance calling, plus all the incoming calls I can get as well. That's about $9 a month for phone service.
AT&T CallVantage or Vonage charge $25 a month for the same thing. That does include 911 service though - but is that worth an extra $16 a month? Especially since my cell phone handles 911 just fine if I need it.
If Skype would market themselves a little differently, they could easily pick up 5-10 million new users, who pay. My suggestions:
1. Offer a self install package.
A $99 or $129 per year package, that includes the equipment to use your home phone, would go over very well - for the technically literate.
2. Offer an installed package.
Charge $199 for those who need a little help getting it started or installed.
If customer service or technical support is what scares them - charge for it or offer online public forums so users can help each other. They will, to save a few dollars.
Land Lines are a thing of the past. They need companies like Skype to proove that.
hi, 11 Jan 2007 @ 4:31pm
Re: Look at your service.when I heard of skype for cell phones, I was stoked. Here is what I thought I would do.
Switch to a Cell phone plan with the lowest minutes.
Buy unlimited Data transfer
and just use skype to make calls.
but it doesn't work that way, so I forgot about skype.
Anonymous Coward, 11 Jan 2007 @ 4:35pm
Looking at the long term investment?I'm not going to pretend to know the ins and outs of Skype's technology. The fact is DSL is all I have available in my area so I'm stuck with paying for the POTS line if I want a broadband connection.
It does seem to me that Skype could turn very lucrative if public access broadband wireless becomes a reality. This would leave skype in the position of providing a "cellular like" service anywhere in most major metropolitan cities.
I'm sure there would be a couple of hurdles to overcome along the way, but it seems like this is the inevitable conclusion for this technology.
Of course, that would mean someone bet big on public access broadband wireless. *shrug*
PS - I'm sure apple will try something similar with the iPhone but it will ultimately fail when they try to embed DRM into our phone calls
misanthrpic humanist, 11 Jan 2007 @ 4:40pm
extra connectivity servicesDon't they still sell three premium services, skype-in, skype-out and skype voicemail? Without the connectivity to POTS that always seemed
like the income generator to me. Why aren't they leveraging that properly?
Brad, 11 Jan 2007 @ 5:43pm
Cellular vs Free WiFiHere is how I see it:
* cellular phones are expensive
* Skype is nearly free
* Free WiFi networks are expanding rapidly
* WiFi/Skype phones are becoming more reliable
I've purchase 2 Belkin WiFi /Skype phones. The voice quality on most networks is as good as cellular. Aside from the limited network rang of WiFi (you pretty much have to stay in one location to talk) and the Skype connection slowness the WiFi-Skype phones are an excellent solution. Savings = $40/mo - $3.33/mo. = $6.66 . Thats about 90% of cellular and an excellent value proposition.
If I were the man behind the curtain I'd be looking to replace those expensive cellular devices .
Anonymous Coward, 11 Jan 2007 @ 7:26pmI still son't see why people pay for the Skype service when you can get SIP/IAX service for even cheaper. Plus, you can build your own VOIP server (running Asterisk of course) and handle your own voicemail. You can hook up cordless and/or wired phones, add extensions throughout your home, even get WiFi SIP phones. Plus, it's an open standard too, something Skype is not....
I replaced my landline with my cell phone. I don't use a ton of my minutes, and when I start getting close, the ol' SIP phone comes in really handy. And with services like IPKall.com providing free incoming numbers so people can call you from land lines (360 area code, but who cares), I couldn't afford not to do it! Total investment so far, $30 and I'm going strong for 2 years.
Tarky7, 11 Jan 2007 @ 9:02pm
encrypted chatIn my industry Skype encrypted chat is the best thing since sliced bread. I have bought all Skype's services so far because I want to continue to support Skype in any way possible.
The idea of VoiP on cell phone and PDAs is the future. My friend just bought a Nokia E70 from the UK (he lives in NYC, ordered in over the web and had it shipped) with a T Mobile account UK and the True Phone service and is able to make VioP calls now over WiFi networks and call all over the world paying only for a 900 minute plan.
This is a real category killer for the wireless telcos based in the US, and they seem to be doing everything possible to stop this from being a widespread event, but it is only a matter of time.
The writing is on the wall and I believe Skype will succeed int the long run.
Lawrence D'Oliveiro, 12 Jan 2007 @ 3:45pm
closed, proprietary dead-end
Skype uses proprietary protocols, with undisclosed security systems of dubious value. People who put too much faith in Skype obviously haven't learned the lesson of the Microsoft monopoly: give a single company that much power over you, and you will be disappointed.
There is an open standard protocol for IP telephony: it's called SIP. And there are loads of different implementations of that, both hardware and software. And of course there's the open-source Asterisk with its IAX2 that also has wide hardware and software support. If you're going to put your trust in something, put it in a broad ecosystem like this, where no single company has the power to dominate the market, or to bring it down by going bust.
online auctions, 10 Feb 2007 @ 11:41am
RevenueYes, after all, it appears that eBay overpaid the Skype. With this pace it will take them 8 to 10 years to get a return on investment. That is a very long time...
sharon clarke, 13 Apr 2008 @ 10:07pm
An idea,how to make money on skypeMy idea for making money on skype is to use the network marketing system and sign up every single person who has high speed internet on their computer. Get them using the service.The more people we signed up to use the service,the more we should get paid.We should also make more money each time those customers or members we signed up buy skype credit.
I personlly would target the people who make international calls and have them give me their families email address and connect them,If I have to go to their home to get them started.
The more people we get using the service,the more I should get paid and we should also make more money when skype users buy skype credit.
I think this is a great idea.
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While Google still retains the lion's share of searches, Bing is beginning to represent a practical alternative to Google.
In the past year, Google's search engine has continued its slide as more consumers have shifted to Bing, according to data from Compete. Microsoft, primarily representing Bing, increased its US search market share about 75%, from 9.7% in May 2010 to 17% in May 2011.
In the same time period, Google lost 14% of its search market share, dropping from 73.9% to 63.6%.
Why are consumers shifting?
- Loss of search relevance. Compounding Google's woes, their search engine's accuracy rates have dropped and their results seem to contain a greater number of spammy links. Bing's success rates now enjoy a 16% lead over Google'.
- Consumer and government distrust. The number of privacy violations Google has been censured for in countries around the world is staggering. Services like Buzz and Street View, as well as the stealth collection of consumer data from private networks have made the company a star player in trampling consumer privacy.
- The company's stated goals. In comments made at the Washington Ideas Forum in Oct. 2010, Google CEO Eric Schmidt made several candid statements:
- "Google policy is to get right up to the creepy line and not cross it." The problem with trying to balance on the creepy line is that you'll inevitably take some steps on the wrong side – as evidenced with Buzz, Street View, etc.
- "The average American doesn't realize how much of the laws are written by lobbyists, [to protect incumbent interests] it's shocking how the system actually works." – Which also explains why in 2010, Google's lobbying funds shot up by 29% over 2009 spend to $5.2 million[i] to sway lawmakers in their favor, and in the favor of writing legislation to suit Google's interests.
- "With your permission you give us more information about you, about your friends, and we can improve the quality of our searches. We don't need you to type at all. We know where you are. We know where you've been. We can more or less now what you're thinking about."
As concerning as this last quote is overall, the phrase 'with your permission' speaks to very heart of the issue, and Google comes out on the wrong side far too often. Google did not request permission to Buzz us. They did not request permission to photo our homes, yards, and everything else captured and exposed through Street View. They did not request permission to drive by homes and tap into private networks to collect information. They did not request permission to access, store, and use in any way a company may deem fit today – or tomorrow – most of your information. They just took it.
If Google's privacy standards offend you, you're not alone. In response to the question,"People are treating Google like their most trusted friend…should they be?" and Schmidt's answer of, "If you have something that you don't want anyone to know, maybe you shouldn't be doing it in the first place,"Asa Dotzler, Mozilla's director of community development provided a link to the Firefox extension that adds Bing to Firefox's search engine list. In an entry on his personal blog, Dotzler said "Here's how you can easily switch Firefox's search from Google to Bing". The link he included leads to the Bing search add-on.
Using the better search engine, particularly when combined with Microsoft's vastly superior privacy policies and practices (see my disclosure[ii]) simply stack up to a smarter, safer, and more respectful choice.
If you haven't used Bing in a while, give it a try http://www.bing.com/.
[i] http://techcrunch.com/2011/01/31/google-spent-5-2-million-on-lobbying-in-2010-up-29-percent-from-2009/
[ii] I worked for the company, though never on their search team, for 13 years before leaving 4 ½ years ago.


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Joe Ellington's '46 Ford
What do you do when you've had an old truck for over 20 years and it's served you well, but you've retired and think it should, too? Sell it and sit around watching Matlock or take up gardening with all your new free time? No, you put it on the street and have fun with it, that's what! Joe Ellington of Yatesville, Georgia, crossed this bridge a few years ago with his trusty '46 Ford pickup.
He bought the often-overlooked Ford back in the early '80s, and since then it has undergone a few different transformations to suit Joe's needs; at one point it even donned a flatbed. Around the same time 10 years ago, Joe had an old hot rodder by the name of Bobby Dykes, who has a great wealth of knowledge, install a '70 Nova clip in the '46. Along with the newer frontend came the Nova power steering, disc brakes, a tilt column from an '82 Buick Riviera, and the addition of a fairly stock '78 Chevy 350/Turbo 350 combo to keep the truck pulling its weight.
A decade later, Joe wanted to make a more practical cruiser out of the truck that he could drive comfortably around Georgia, so he took it to Jim Vaughn, who owns New Style Fabrication in Yatesville, to begin the transformation. Aside from the work Jim had in front of him, Joe had his own assignment-find a good steel bed and rear fenders. This was important to Joe, seeing that he wasn't going to resort to using any fiberglass on the '46. Joe wound up buying a whole parts truck out of Kansas, because finding rust-free tin in Georgia or its surrounding areas can be tricky, to say the least. Once Jim got the bulk of the truck whipped into shape, it was sent to a fellow by the name of Jeff Parrott to be sprayed in PPG's Ford Niles Blue Green before installing the Vintage Air A/C, Dakota Digital gauges, and '03 PT Cruiser seats covered in gray leather by Mike's Upholstery in Thomaston, Georgia. In the shortened bed there now lay seven carefully finished planks of light ash that hide the aluminum 15-gallon gas tank.
With all the hard stuff out of the way, Joe has plenty of time to drive and enjoy the '46-it looks like it was worth keeping all these years!
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|Rear suspension:
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|Rear brakes:
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|Front brakes:
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|Steering box:
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|Front wheels:
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|Rear wheels:
|15×7 steel w/hubcaps & beauty rings
|Front tires:
|BFGoodrich, 205/70R15
|Rear tires:
|BFGoodrich, 235/70R15
|Gas tank:
|15-gal., aluminum under bed
|'78 Chevy 350ci
|Valve Covers:
|Chevrolet Bow Tie
|Manifold / Induction:
|stock / Q-jet
|stock manifolds
|Exhaust / Mufflers:
|2 1/2″ / Flowmaster
|Turbo 350
|Fenders front / rear:
|stock steel
|stock, chromed
|stock, shortened 10″
|Bodywork and paint by:
|Jeff Parrott
|Paint type / Color:
|PPG / Niles Blue Green
|Headlights / Taillights:
|stock / LED
|Dakota Digital
|Air conditioning:
|Vintage Air
|Steering wheel:
|Colorado Custom
|Steering column:
|'82 Buick
|'03 PT Cruiser
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Fisher 85405 Deck Mounted Faucet with 4" Centers, 10" Rigid Gooseneck Nozzle, 2.2 GPM Aerator, and Lever Handles
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- 1/2" connection size
- Stainless steel seat design for longer product life
- 2-part swivel stem design reduces wear on seat washer
Fisher offers four general types of backflow prevention. We use an air gap, we use an atmospheric vacuum breaker, a dual check valve backflow preventer, and an anti-spill pressure style vacuum breaker. Each has its own unique application. Air gap is the distance between where the water comes out of the fixture and the flood rim of the sink. You need to maintain a minimum of 2" air gap. The dual inline check valve backflow preventer is used whenever you have a flexible air gap, such as on a pre-rinse where the outlet of the device could well be below the flood rim of the sink. Atmospheric vacuum breakers commonly found on kettle fillers and service faucets are designed to prevent back siphonage. The caution is that you are not allowed to have any shut-off valves downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker. Anti-spill pressure style vacuum breakers are commonly found on hose reel units. They protect against back siphonage, back pressure, and it's important to note that you can have valving on the inlet side of this and the outlet side of it. And they are not to be installed above ceiling tiles in the wall, it must be accessible for inspection. Backflow prevention can be quite complex, however, in the Fisher catalog we offer many kits and components to make the process quite simple. Be sure and check your local codes. Thanks for watching.
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Defending Champs End Softball's WCWS Run
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The LSU softball team had its third trip to the Women's College World Series come to a close as No. 3 national seed Arizona State emerged with a 6-0 victory during Saturday's elimination contest as 9,310 fans gathered at ASA Hall of Stadium.
The Tigers (40-25) appeared on college softball's biggest stage in Oklahoma City for the first time since the 2004 season and finished with their 14th 40-win campaign under first-year coach Beth Torina.
It marked the final games for decorated seniors Ashley Applegate, Ashley Langoni, Brittany Mack, Heidi Pizer, Morgan Russell, Juliana Santos and Cassie Trosclair. The Tigers are slated to return 15 letterwinners for 2013.
"I couldn't be much prouder of my team at this time and what they've accomplished, especially in the last three weeks, being on the road and winning at [Texas] A&M and Missouri," Torina said. "We set out this year to make people in the country think that we played hard. In every game we went out, we wanted to try and play hard, and I think we accomplished that with flying colors."
"I'm really proud of this team," Torina continued. "I want to thank everybody involved with the College World Series and Oklahoma City, and we really have enjoyed our time. We really appreciate the hospitality that we've received here."
Arizona State (53-10) advances to face No. 4 national seed Oklahoma in Sunday's semifinal round. The Sun Devils received two hits apiece from Alix Johnson and Sam Parlich. The duo also combined for five RBIs en route to a pair of three-run frames during the third and fifth innings, respectively.
Johnson put ASU on the scoreboard with a three-run dinger to straight-away centerfield with one out in the third inning. In front of the Johnson homer, Elizabeth Caporuscio and Katelyn Boyd connected for a pair of infield singles. It was the first multi-run long ball allowed by Rachele Fico on the season.
Hillary Bach tossed a four-hit shutout on an efficient 83 pitches and has won 22 of her 23 decisions in 2012. She notched two strikeouts versus one walk. Simone Heyward garnered two hits to fuel LSU.
Fico finished her NFCA All-American First-Team with a 20-13 record. She was touched for a season-high six earned runs on seven hits. She tallied two strikeouts against two walks.
"They were definitely seeing the ball well," Fico said. "You never want to go that deep in counts that early in the game. They have a great offensive team. She [Johnson] took advantage of my mistake. I left it up too high, up in the zone and she really squared up on it."
The Sun Devils tacked on three runs in the fifth inning. A LSU throwing error by second baseman Allison Falcon platted the fourth tally, and Parlich's two-run single to left field made it 6-0.
LSU's best opportunity to score came during the fourth inning. The Tigers put runners on the corners with two outs, but Falcon grounded out to third base to end the rally.
"I'm so happy. I'm so proud of everyone, of the team, the coaching staff and the seniors," shortstop Juliana Santos said. "We did it, and it finally happened. Your career has to end at some point, and why not end it in Oklahoma City? We're on top of the world right now. We wish it ended a little bit differently, but we couldn't be happier. [I'm] So proud to be a Tiger."
LSU vs. #3 Arizona State (Women's College World Series Game 9)
June 2, 2012 - ASA Hall of Fame Stadium (Oklahoma City, Okla.)
Team Notes
1. LSU finished the season 40-25 overall. The Tigers are now 42-28 all-time in the NCAA Tournament and 6-6 in WCWS games.
2. The June 2 game date is the latest for the LSU softball program. During LSU's previous two trips to the WCWS there was no super regional round, so the season ended a week earlier.
3. LSU is 4-8 all-time against Arizona State, including 10 postseason meetings. LSU is 2-8 in postseason contests against the Sun Devils.
Individual Notes
4. OF Simone Heyward recorded her second multi-hit game of the season as she produced two singles today. She has 13 multi-hit games in her career.
5. P Rachel Fico surrendered a three-run homerun in the third inning. It marked the first multi-run homer she has allowed this season. The previous eight long balls this season were solo.
6. INF Allison Falcon has now reached base safely in 11 of the last 15 games of the season after her seventh-inning single.


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R.R Masonry in cm 1:8 for foundation and basement,
Size of foundation 75 cms x 90 cms
Size of basement 45 cms x 45 cms
If any (Additional height in foundation becomes necessary, the same shall be done at the owners cost. If any hard strata occurred while excavating the additional cost for excavating the hard strata shall be borne by owner.) Plinth belt will be provided in the size of 30cm x 10 cm with either side of brick masonry. (For 45 cms x 10 cms cost will be extra if owner wishes.).
Super structure:-
Brick masonry in cm 1:6 using first class country burnt bricks for super structure of wall thickness 23 cm, roof height 11'feet. R.C.C. 1:2:4 using 20 mm metal for Lintel, slab (Flat slab), beam, etc. (The design is based on limit state design). Sunshade will be provided over openings of doors and windows. wall plastering is done with 1:5 cm , Terrace top will be plastered with 1:5 cm, ceiling plastering is with 1:4 cm. Bed rooms consists of loft along one wall, havingwidth of 45 cm. Provisions for shelf shall be provided in bed rooms, kitchen, and store. The above rooms have each shelf, of 150 cm length, 30cm width, and 210 cm height. The shelf consists of two R.C.C. slabs as shown in fig. Out side plinth protection concrete shall be provided along the outer wall having 45 cm width, with rough plastering.
Each room consist of two light one fan point and one 5 AMPS plug point. Three 16 AMPS plug points will be provided. Electrical fittings like fan, light etc. are not included in this rate. Single phase electrification works are provided using concealed Havells brand cables with switch board and Anchor piano switches. the following will be fitted: Master control line, .MCB, ELCB, Exhaust Fan for kitchen, common toilet and AC point for up stair bed room. On additional payment inverter wiring will be done for all rooms.
Toilets are provided as per specification (approved building permit pertaining to the purchaser). If additional toilets are required, each toilet will be charged additionally as per applicable charges. Toilet consists of one European closet, one shower point, one 18 inch wash basin, one tap point. (Sharon Brand pipes are used, only water tec branded taps and fittings will be provided). Other than toilets outside have two tap point, dining wash basin, one kitchen sink tap, and in work area washing machine tap and sink tap point will be provided.
Doors & Windows
In case of wood work, teak wood is used for front door and all other doors and windows are made up of country wood including door panels.( excluding front door). Windows are of M.S. Grill with country wood. Wood work will be provided inside the window frames as per the standard design. doors and windows are painted and front door will be polished. Window shutters are fully glazed single leafs of pin headed glass, carpentry fittings like hinges, altdrop, tower bolt etc are powder coated.
Floor finishing with ceramic tiles (rate of tiles Rs 50 /sft) and toilet and bathrooms are with tiles of above rate. Bathroom walls are finished with glazed tiles up to 5 feet height and P.V.C. doors are fitted for toilet. Kitchen platform will be of granite and finished with ceramic tiles and 2' height wall dadoing. Only one kitchen sink of 9" depth with one tap point. In case of water tank sintex tank of 1000 liters capacity will be provided and readymade 2'6" dia concrete septic tank will be provided and one soak pit of 3 ft dia and 5 ft depth will be provided. Stair and sit out consists of hand rails only and will be made upon masonry for outside stair and m.s pipe and grills for inside stair. In case of white washing, two coats of white cement will be applied on walls and ceiling.


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Florida has a diverse selection of state universities, non-profit, and for-profit schools from which you can attain degrees in fields such as aviation, law, business, journalism, fine arts and many more. Princeton Review, for example, ranked the University of North Florida (UNF) as one of the Best Southeastern Colleges and also the Best Value College for 2011. UNF is not alone; Florida has 5 other colleges that are among the elite schools to make both lists.
Many international students recognize the many benefits Florida has to offers. Compared to other states in the US, Florida is ranked #6 with the most international students studying at a college or university. According to the 2010 Open Doors report, there are about 30,000 international students studying in Florida alone. The University of Florida , has the majority of international students at 4,200 individuals. This is then followed by Florida International University, University of Miami, University of Central Florida and the University of South Florida INTO Pathway which account for 8,293 international students together – that is more than one fourth of the total number international students in Florida.
As the 4th most populous state in the US, and growing quickly, Florida colleges and universities are supported by a robust, diversified economy. Many of these subject areas are also tied in with Florida's economy, which includes strong focus on tourism, international trade, and agriculture just to name a few. For example, with over 600 miles of beaches, world class attractions, seaports, and a relatively long history for the United States going back to 1513, it is no surprise that Florida relies on its tourism industry which brings about 76 million visitors to Florida each year. For international students in Florida, this translates into programs and internships in hospitality, business management, or even a culinary internship aboard a cruise ship. Colleges in Florida also have access to world class beaches, amusement parks, and a multicultural environment that will enrich the studying experience in Florida.
Additionally, due to Florida's geographical location on the Southeastern point of the United States, international trade has become a key focus of the state trading about $128 billion worth of merchandise each year. In fact, 40% of all US exports to Latin America pass through the state. Due to Florida's ever increasing focus on international trade, many colleges here have developed programs focusing on international trade, sailing, international business, etc. This international environment has also expanded into liberal arts where international students who study in Florida will have access to language and humanity classes that provide the educational foundation to be a member of the international community.
Looking at Florida from either an international or local perspective, the state is also known as the "Sunshine State" - and for a good reason! All that sun has increased productivity and growth in agriculture over the years. According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the state has over 47,500 commercial farms utilizing 9.25 million acres to be the number one state to produce oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, sugarcane for sugar and seed, squash, watermelons, sweet corn, fresh-market snap beans, fresh-market tomatoes, and fresh-market cucumbers. Not only does that mean that students will have access to fresh and locally grown food while they study in Florida, but this growing agriculture industry has created demand on institutions to provide high quality programs concentrating on agriculture, life sciences, horticulture, forestry, etc.
Orlando, Florida has earned the nickname of "Hollywood East"—an appropriate nickname since they have two major movie studios located there; Universal Studios and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Florida is also home to popular Television shows, like CSI Miami, Dexter and movies like Adam Sandler's The Water Boy and Miami Vice. Full Sail University is located here and offers a variety of courses and majors for anyone who has ever considered a career in film or television.
Beyond the classroom, Florida features a social and diverse setting to explore. There are many large colleges that provide the campus experience like in Jacksonville, Miami, Tallahassee, Gainesville, etc. The state also offers a diverse population where 19% of the population is foreign born and 26% of the population speaks another language other than English at home. With this international background, International students will truly understand the meaning of the United States' melting pot as Florida is home to many people whose origins are from all around the globe.
Whether traveling to Orlando for the amusement parks, St. Augustine for its rich history or Key West for the pristine beaches, Florida has much to offer in the way of an overall experience from colleges in Florida to its awe inspiring environment.
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Research Scientist in and Lecturer in Epidemiology (Chronic Diseases); Assistant Director for Diversity and Health Equity, Yale Cancer Center; Director, Smilow Screening & Prevention Program
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School of Public Health: Chronic Disease Epidemiology
Obesity Research Working Group
Yale Cancer Center: Cancer Prevention and Control | Smilow Screening & Prevention Program
Dr. Jones is a cancer epidemiologist whose work and teaching focus is on health disparities. Her research is focused on racial/ethnic differences in cancer screening and cancer outcomes. Current work has focused on the Hispanic/Latino population with studies of predictors of mammography screening and other health behaviors, breast density, and colorectal cancer screening in Hispanic/Latinas living in the Northeast, US. Using a multidisciplinary approach, she has evaluated the role(s) of tumor characteristics, selected genetic alterations and genetic polymorphisms, as well as social class, medical care, and psychosocial factors, in explaining differences cancer stage at diagnosis and survival between African Americans and Whites in breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer. Other work has identified important African American/White differences in mammography screening and screening outcomes.
Education & Training
|Yale University, Epidemiology (1993)
|Yale School of Public Health, Epi / Health Services (1986)
Honors & Recognition
Member, Board of DirectorsCommunity Health Action, Innovation and Networking, Inc. (CHAIN) (2008)
Co-Chair, Health Disparities Committee, CT Cancer Partnership (2006)
Co-Director, Office of the Elimination of Cancer Disparities, Yale Comprehensive Cancer Center (2006)
State of Connecticut Yale Comprehensive Cancer Center Breast Cancer Research Award (2004)
American Cancer Society Travel Award (2002)
Professional Service
President's Council on Cancer (2009 - Present) Presenter/Speaker
CT Multicultural Health Partnership, State of CT Dept of Public Health (2008 - Present) Member
Office of the Elimination of Cancer Disparities, Yale Comprehensive Cancer Center (2006 - 2008) Director
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Enjoy snowy mountains on nordic skis or snowshoes!
You don't have to be a skier to have fun up in the snow. Hike just 3 hours to a hut in the snow and explore the winter wilderness from a cosy base.
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There's nothing more refreshing than getting away into the hills, even if only for 2-3 days.
Some physical exertion combined with being looked after and being able to relax in a cosy mountain hut is guaranteed to re-charge the batteries, giving you renewed energy to contend with whatever challenges life throws at you!
Lake Tekapo, in the South Island's mountain heartland, is an ideal winter retreat, offering everything from a choice of ski areas to ice skating rink, spa pools, star gazing tours and scenic flights.
However, for those wanting to "get away from it all" there's more. The Two Thumb Range above Lake Tekapo, in the newly-created Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park, provides a perfect playground for ski touring and snowshoeing.
Soothing for the nerves! Laying your own tracks through the smooth snow, far from crowds and noise on "Snake Ridge", Two Thumb Range, Lake Tekapo.
Up here in the foothills of the Southern Alps the landscape undergoes a magic transformation in winter.
A covering of snow turns these tawny tussock lands into a winter wonderland of ice-covered streams, curving ridges and snowy valleys.
All you need to do is hike three hours up to a cosy mountain hut at the snowline (1280m) and use this as a base to have fun exploring the surrounds on skis or snowshoes. Even before you reach the hut you have sweeping views across the Mackenzie Basin.
Beyond the hut just climb a bit further along "Snake Ridge" to view the major peaks of the Main Divide, Mounts Cook and Tasman.
Three days is an optimum time for sampling snowshoeing, or nordic skiing, but for those limited to weekends two days will certainly give a refreshing break; and there are plenty of trail options for those who are able to spend 5 days. No previous experience with snowshoeing or with cross-country skiing is required, but good stamina and tramping fitness are essential.
A Lake Tekapo-based mountain guiding company, Alpine Recreation, has the ideal base for these activities: a private hut above the snowline.
The hut has a wood-fired pot belly stove and their fully-guided packages include everything from sleeping bags at the hut and all other equipment to all meals cooked for you by the guide.
View www.alpinerecreation.com/ski for more details, or ring 0800 006 096.
"Nordic skiing in this area has been the winter recreation of choice for New Zealand's former Prime Minister, Helen Clark, for many years and continues to be so, even after her taking on the demanding role of heading the United Nations Development Programme in New York."
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Snowshoeing tours in the Southern Alps. Day hikes from two different private mountain huts will allow you to experience the magic of our mountains in winter, without having to be a skier.


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The Real Estate Division (RELD), formerly a separate entity, joined The West Virginia Bar Association in 1996.
The Senior Lawyers Division (SLD) was formed to focus on issues of interest to senior lawyers, from health care, social security, financial planning, and housing to negotiating of counsel agreements and pro bono opportunities.
The Young Lawyers Division (YLD) was formed to help the newcomers to the legal profession make their way into the world of litigation.
The Law Student Division was formed in 1999 for law students who will soon be practicing in the State of West Virginia.
The Business Lawyers Division (BLD) focuses on legal issues germane to commercial business operations, forms of ownership, business succession, laws that govern how business is conducted, employment and labor law, and many other aspects of business law.
According to the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc., legal assistants (also known as paralegals) are defined as a distinguishable group of persons who assist in the delivery of legal services.
The West Virginia Bar Association, founded in 1886, invited legal nurse consultants to join as associate members in June of 2002. The association was the first to create a division for nurses specializing in legal nurse consulting. Within months, twenty-four LNCs joined the organization. On July 11, 2003 a special organizational meeting was held for the official founding of the LNC Division.
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For today`s post it was prepared another outfit but I`ve changed my mind. I want to present you, two ways of wearing a jumpsuit: Casual and a bit more elegant.
The first way of wearing it, is more suitable for summer evenings or nights. As for the next post and outfit you`ll see the casual one. I choose to combine it with some red accents and even if I`m not a real fan of the shoes-bag match, I decided to try it this time.
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Gilda Radner's character on Saturday Night Live?
She'd hear a story, or an event, and not quite hear the way it was intended. Once the whole thing was explained and cleared up for her, she'd dead pan to the audience "Never mind."
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What is the relationship between mingw and http://www.tdragon.net/recentgcc/.
Is it one main developper that is releasing patches and binaries ?
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Those are independent releases. As far as I know there is no collaboration between tdragon and MinGW; other than tdragon is a member of the MinGW developer community.
Quoted from the link you point to:
- The TDM-GCC builds are unofficially created packages designed to replace, for experimentation purposes, the official MinGW releases of GCC binaries. The TDM-GCC builds typically contain fewer changes from the vanilla sources and receive less testing than their official counterparts. Since these builds are not formally affiliated with or endorsed by the MinGW project, they should be treated as unstable and unsupported software -- in other words, use it at your own risk.
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I can not download the mingw-nnn.exe file. After I click on the link above I come to this MinGW-5.1.4.exe. Please fix it or give the right link.
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You need to click the Files link on the SourceForge page.
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herr-master, what do you think MinGW-NNN.exe means? It doesn't mean literally MinGW-NNN.exe; NNN is a place holder for the current version number, and at the time you posted your comment, that was 5.1.4, (so representing the MinGW-5.1.4.exe you saw -- thus, there is nothing to be fixed, beyond a minor clarification of this).
Today, when I click through the link above, I see a large green button bearing the legend "Download Now!" and pointing to MinGW-5.1.6.exe, which is exactly as it should be; (NNN has now become 5.1.6).
If you want other packages, beyond the default base system which MinGW-NNN.exe will install, then you need to click through the files link, or the smaller white button, bearing the legend "View all files".
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Senior Commerce Department Official Visits Haiti for Opening of First School Built Since January Earthquake
Commerce Department Senior Adviser and Deputy Chief of Staff Rick Wade traveled to Haiti this week for the opening of the L'Ecole Nouvelle Royal Caribbean School in Labadee, the first school to be built in Haiti after the devastating January earthquake. American businesses, with the help of the Commerce Department, spearheaded the effort to build the school, which is a project between Royal Caribbean International and InnoVida, a Miami-based producer of residential and commercial buildings.
"The Commerce Department has been actively involved in encouraging U.S. businesses and the Haitian Diaspora to help in Haiti's recovery, which will create jobs in Haiti and support jobs in America," Wade said.
Over the past few months, Wade has been traveling across the United States to help promote opportunities for U.S. businesses to get involved in Haiti's reconstruction. The U.S. private sector has an indispensable role to play in spurring investment in Haiti and providing innovative solutions to help Haiti grow and rebuild its communities.
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People lined Broad and Craven streets Saturday morning to cheer New Bern�s state champion Bears football team.
People lined Broad and Craven streets Saturday morning to cheer New Bern�s state champion Bears football team.
The players, wearing their jerseys, waved at the crowds from the back of a flat-bed tractor-trailer. A few people beside the road held signs saying �Bears #1� and others sang �Go New Bern� along with the New Bern High School marching band. It seemed everyone had a camera, taking pictures of the football players, New Bern High School cheerleaders and the drill team.
Dedra and Reginal Jackson stood near the corner of Craven and Broad streets, waiting for the procession and their god-son Jaquann Suggs, No. 31.
�It�s amazing,� Dedra Reginal said. �The whole team did such a great job.�
Her husband agreed and thought the town and county were doing a great job recognizing the team�s achievement.
�It�s outstanding to come together for New BernHigh School,� he said. �It makes you proud to be from New Bern.�
When the parade turned onto Craven Street, a roar went up from the crowd waiting for them in front of City Hall.
Iona Matuu stood on the sidewalk smiling as the team arrived. He was carrying a state championship program and a football he wanted to get signed by the players.
�I just love football generally,� Matuu said. �But I particularly like high school football. What they did was phenomenal and it is awesome what the city and county are doing for their program.�
Bobby Curlings, the Bears' head coach, said the recognition Saturday was �amazing,� along with the big turnout of New Bern fans at the game.
After the game while the president of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association was presenting the championship trophy, he commented on the show of support from New Bern.
�He said, �It looks like you brought half of Eastern North Carolina with you,� and that was a tremendous feeling in itself, just seeing the community support in Chapel Hill. But now for them to turn around and do this for us, it means a lot to these kids and to the coaching staff as well.
�These kids have put in a lot of hard work and done everything they could to represent their high school and their community in a positive way and for it to be rewarded says a lot about the community we live in.�
Josh Taylor, quarterback of the New Bern Bears who led his team to a 39-38 victory over Porter Ridge on Nov. 30 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill to take the state 4A champions, said the support from the city, Craven County and fans was overwhelming.
�It�s awesome,� he said. �I think it shows a lot of support and pride they have in football.�
Taylor said it was a good feeling being state champions and the team would keep those feelings for a long time.
There was a lot of celebrating on the bus coming back to New Bern with the trophy after the game, but it didn�t last all the way home.
�We were pretty tired,� Taylorsaid. �After about an hour everybody started falling asleep.�
Mike Stone, No. 64, offensive tackle, said he loved being part of the Bears team.
�Even though they can get on my nerves sometimes,� he said. �But they are all like brothers to me and plus I was really getting excited when we were getting close to winning the state championship, and being part of them has really meant everything to me because I have seen them play for four years and they really are amazing football players.�
Steve Lovett, Bears' defensive coordinator, said support has come from everywhere for the football team.
�It�s been awesome seeing our kids get recognized like they have been,� Lovett said. �I appreciate � as I�m sure Coach Curlings does � I appreciate everything. It�s been a great turnout. Everywhere you go you get congratulations. That�s pretty awesome.�
Joe Davis, Bears defensive backs coach, said he thought the parade and recognition from the city and county was special.
�Any time you can get the town together and celebrate what the kids have achieved, I think this is a great thing,� he said.
Davis said there were some nervous moments on the sidelines during the game.
�But I felt the guys would definitely pull it out,� he said. �They worked hard all year long and through their hard work I knew we would achieve our goal of winning the state championship.�
Katherine Carlson, whose house is next to the parking lot on George Street where the Bears, cheerleaders, marching band and drill team were gathered before the parade, said she didn�t know there was a parade until the New Bern fire trucks showed up.
�I think it is a wonderful idea for the state champions,� she said. �They are part of our town. They are the town � the New Bern Bears.�
Nancy Obermiller stood in the parking lot getting the football players to sign her Bears 2012 state champion T-shirt. She also has the 2007 state championship T-shirt that was autographed by members of that team.
�I love New Bern football,� she said.
Obermiller was at the final game in Chapel Hill cheering �her� Bears on.
�My heart was trembling at the end,� she said, remembering the 1-point win.
As the Bears gathered around the city and county officials, New Bern schools superintendent and Board of Education members who were standing on the steps of city Hall, Scott Dacey, chairman of the Craven County Board of Commissioners, and Lee Bettis, New Bern mayor, read proclamations praising and citing the achievements of the New Bern High School Bears.
After accepting the proclamations, Curlings leaned into his team and said �Good job, guys.�
Bettis said the state champions brought glory to New Bern and who would have thought in a small town in the eastern part of the state a football team would go undefeated and take the championship.
�Who are you guys!� he shouted.
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"She's a Rainbow" a farewell to Kristin Wiig on Saturday Night Live
by admin on May.20, 2012, under Good Music, Video
I have not updated here in a while because, frankly, I don't care anymore. But I still want to share stuff that moves or irritates me. And this definitely moves me…
That's the farewell to Kristin Wiig on last night's Saturday Night Live. (After seven years, she is leaving the show with Jason Sudeikis and Andy Samberg, as well.) As you can see, everyone in the universe was there. Mick Jagger, The Arcade Fire, the Foo Fighters, Amy Poehler, Jon Hamm, Jeff Beck, Steve Martin…I don't even know.
It's really good to see this kind of emotion on network television.


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Regents Grant Approval for USD Research Park
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) - The South Dakota Board of Regents has authorized the University of South Dakota to begin developing a Sioux Falls research park.
USD vice president for research Laura Jenski says the park will help grow companies in South Dakota and connect universities with innovative businesses in the entrepreneurial or expanding stages.
Land for the 80-acre park sits on the grounds of University Center and shares a campus with the Graduate Education and Applied Research Center.
Jenski says the park will provide space and access to university expertise, and students will receive hands-on opportunities to work with businesses and research firms as interns, researchers and part-time employees.
South Dakota Technology Business Center director Rich Naser says the park will provide entrepreneurs and local industry with additional resources to develop their businesses.
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yeah, that's cool ia
After laughing so hard I thought I'd pass out from the thread of what you THINK posters on here look like, I'd like to see some actual faces because I apparently missed the last one.
I'll post one too but before I do I gotta check with a mod...is a pic of you flipping the bird acceptable because it's about the only one I have access too.
Edit: I will post a picture as soon as I figure it out.
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yeah, that's cool ia
Here I'll start but it isn't a close up. It is a picture of me Rich with my son Kevin.
We built a Pole Barn last winter in the back yard.
How do you post a picture from your desktop. When I try using attachment it tells my my 1.6mb file is too big. How can I make it smaller?
Im the knucklehead bleeding
this pic is from 2004. that's me in the middle, during Spring Break in Cancun.
notice the huge bandage on my left hand -- that's what happens when you want to sneak a girl into your hotel and decide to climb a balcony... only to realize that the edges are covered with shards of broken glass.
Two pictures so far: a couple of guys tailgating, and a couple of guys doing construction with wood beams and a chainsaw.
And the guy tailgating is the one that's bleeding.
OK so they had the Bike thing right...
Me and the little guy @ Disney
Can't seem to figure this out...trying to post attatchment...little paper clip thing...and it says failed to upload image everytime, image is not too big I do know that.


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