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XXL magazine has revealed its latest cover, which features Waka Flocka Flame and the tagline "Everybody Loves Waka!"
During his interview for the cover story, the "No Hands" rapper spoke on how his Brick Squad crew is the new version of camps that include Wu-Tang Clan, Cash Money Records and Roc-A-Fella.
"I got a whole label, man. We fire. We the new Wu-Tang, Roc-A-Fella," he said. "We what these labels are trying to create right now. We the new Cash Money. Squad! Flockaveli was the return of gangsta. I brought gangsta back, man."
He also spoke on his hipster appeal, stating that his younger brother is the epitome of hipster so that gives him respect for them. "I'm a hipster in my own sense. My little brother's a hipster a little. Like, he's a real fuckin' hipster. Like, a rock-star hipster, so I fuck with 'em. U grew up fuckin' with 'em. So it don't matter. I'm with that. I smoke harder than them no matter what. I'm a 'Flockster.'"
The latest issue of XXL hits stands on May 29th.
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Information transmitted to the Government
69. On 10 June 1993 the Special Rapporteur advised the Government that he had received information according to which although the Penal Code proscribed torture, rendered inadmissible in court evidence obtained thereby and prohibited public servants from using force against any person, the security forces continued to inflict severe beatings and other ill-treatment on detainees. Methods of torture included beating on the soles of the feet with an iron bar or whipping with a reinforced rubber tube. Treatment of prisoners in the penitentiary system was poor, especially outside of major urban areas. Prisoners were routinely chained in their cells and received inadequate medical attention and food. At Tchollire II prison these conditions reportedly caused at least 40 deaths among the inmates between 1990 and 1992.
70. Sanctions against those responsible were reportedly unknown, although government officials maintained that they faced administrative punishments which were not made public. Investigations were rare because abused persons frequently feared reprisals against themselves and their families if they lodged a complaint.
71. According to the reports, abuses worsened in North West Province following the imposition of a two-month-long state of emergency on 27 October 1992. Several hundred people were reportedly arrested in Bamenda and severely beaten at the headquarters of the Brigade mixte mobile (BMM) or the Gendarmerie Legion. The individual cases described in the following paragraphs were transmitted to the Government.
72. Ghandi Che Ngawa was reportedly arrested on 9 November at his Bamenda office and taken to the BMM, where he was allegedly suspended by his arms and legs from an iron bar and severely beaten. Four days later he was transferred to the Military Hospital, apparently with a swollen and bruised body and with some of his toenails missing. He died a week later from his injuries. Five other detainees were also transferred to the Military Hospital at the same time as Ghandi Che Ngawa. They had reportedly been beaten daily at the BMM and given electric shocks.
73. Rose Ngo Sona, a nursing mother, was stripped naked and severely beaten by a group of soldiers who broke into her house in Bamenda on 28 October in order to arrest her brother, Barrister Sendze.
74. Disturbances also took place in the South West Province in October 1992. According to reports, in Kumbha town, Meme division, gangs tolerated by the authorities captured a number of people and subjected them to torture. Among them were the following.
75. Ikaabo Christopher Ambaisah was captured on 13 October and taken to the District Office where he was allegedly severely beaten with iron rods and rough wooden canes before being released the same day.
76. Ruben Tarh was captured on 22 October and severely beaten with electric cables and boards with nails. His captors allegedly melted rubber in fire and let the hot fluid drop on his back. They also tied him head down and, in this position, beat him with cables before leaving him hanging for one hour.
77. Thomas Mbah was summoned on 22 October by two plainclothes and three uniformed soldiers to Chief Mukete's compound for interrogation. Once there he was allegedly given 25 strokes of the cane, burnt with a hot iron rod on in several parts of the body and injured with a sword on the left shoulder.
78. In Bandja village, West Province, the following persons were arrested on 5 November 1992 by members of a paramilitary group: Emmanuel Kameni Mouaffa, Joseph Fankam, Raphel Lieji, Michel Tankeu, Blaise Tseussie, Bernard Ngaoum, Engolbert Wamboyi, Pierre Kameni and Michel Tankeu. They were all reportedly beaten with clubs, belts, batons and gun butts at the time of arrest.
79. There were also reports of a series of disturbances in Ndu, North West Province, in June 1992, in the course of which a number of citizens, including women and children, were severely beaten and subjected to sexual abuse, as in the case of Biena Mary Kimbi, publicity secretary of the Donga/Mantung South (Ndu) electoral district of the Social Democratic Front. She was arrested by six members of the police (gendarmes) on 6 June 1992 and taken to the Gendarmerie Brigade headquarters in Ndu, where she was reportedly stripped, beaten and sexually assaulted, then held for four days without food or water. On about 12 June she was transferred to the Gendarmerie Brigade headquarters in the nearby town of Nkambe, where she remained in incommunicado detention, denied all contact with family or lawyer. On 19 June she was taken to the Gendarmerie Company headquarters in Nkambe, where she and another woman detainee were reportedly whipped with belts, after which she was unable to walk. She was held in detention for 31 days.
80. The three cases mentioned below were also communicated to the Government.
81. Sévérin Tchounkeu, publisher of the French language weekly La nouvelle expression and Tsapi, a cartoonist for the Challenge Hebdo weekly were arrested by the police in Douala on 2 November 1992. The two were reportedly beaten at the time of arrest and Mr. Tchounkeu required hospital attention for multiple fractures.
82. Ange Tokam Guiadem, a student leader, was reportedly arrested on 5 May 1992 by approximately 12 gendarmes at Yaoundé University. They allegedly stripped and marched her across campus, punching and kicking her.
Other students who tried to intervene were beaten off by the gendarmes. Ms. Guiadem was taken to a garage where gendarmes allegedly continued to beat and taunt her for two days and shaved her head with shards of broken glass. She was subsequently moved to the gendarme detention facility where she was kept until her release, without charge, on 11 May 1992.
Information received from the Government with respect to cases included in previous reports
83. On 2 March and 12 August 1993 the Government forwarded information on the case of Hameni Bieuleu, arrested on 5 November 1992, on behalf of whom the Special Rapporteur had made an urgent appeal on 2 December 1992. According to the Government, Hameni Bieuleu was, until his release on 28 December 1992, detained on the premises of the national gendarmerie in Yaoundé, and later in Bamenda, in strict observance of the code on pre-trial proceedings governing criminal procedure in Cameroon. Contrary to the reported allegations, he was never subjected to any ill-treatment, nor was he deprived of medical care. Indeed, the day after his arrest, his family, with Dr. Nouedoui of the Yaoundé General Hospital, were authorized at their request to visit him and take him the food they wanted (a letter addressed to the Minister of Defence by Dr. Nouedoui advising that Hameni Bieuleu should be taken to hospital was attached). After two expert tests in Yaoundé and in Bamenda, earlier clinical examinations certifying that Mr. Bieuleu was a diabetic proved false. According to the findings published by the National Human Rights and Freedoms Committee, after interviews with Mr. Bieuleu during his detention, he had never complained of ill-treatment.

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$3.3 billion in the quarter compared with $17.8 billion in the corresponding quarter a year ago and $3.9 billion in the second quarter of the current fiscal. In January, gold imports fell an annual 77%, implying that that the imports remain curbed, although rampant smuggling of gold has been noticed in recent months.
Besides the fall in imports, an increase of 7.5% in merchandise exports to $79.8 billion also helped bring down the CAD in the third quarter. Exports are seen to pick up gradually in the coming month.
The rupee closed at 61.75 versus Tuesdays close of 61.85 per dollar
Foreign investors continued to reap good returns on investments into Indian companies and so, outflows through investment income was $6.56 billion in the quarter under review. Inflows through remittances were $15.7 billion during the quarter, largely unchanged from the previous quarter.
A large part of the accretion to forex reserves in the third quarter was because of the huge inflows garnered in NRI deposits after the RBI opened concessional swap windows for banks. NRI deposits fetched a net $21.4 billion during October-December, up from $2.7 billion a year ago.
However, dollar inflows through portfolio that comprises of equity and debt investments were a trickle at $2.4 billion. A year go, portfolio flows had been as high as $9.8 billion. Also, external commercial borrowings and bank capital saw an outflow of $1.7 billion as against an inflow of $5.75 billion a year ago.
Foreign direct investment inflows have more than doubled to $6.07 billion in December quarter compared with just $2.11 billion a year ago.
Indias foreign exchange reserves comprise foreign currency assets, gold, SDRs and reserve tranche position in the IMF. The reserves, which stood at a measly $5.8 billion at end-March 1991, rose to $315 billion at end-May 2008. The global financial meltdown and all-round economic crisis that ensued adversely impacted the reserves, which shrank to $279 billion at end-March 2010, but only to rise again to $305 billion at end-March 2011 and further to an all-time-high of $322 billion at end-August 2011. The reserves stood at $293 billion as on February 21.


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Employers' Toughest Interview Questions: Why They're Asked, How To Answer
There are few situations more stressful than being stumped by a question during a job interview. But with stiff competition in the labor market, employers -- especially large ones -- are asking all kinds of seemingly odd, irrelevant questions. Which kinds of questions are being asked? How about: "What... Continue Reading


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The reality of layoffs and a difficult economic climate is causing some C-level executives to downgrade their compensation packages. These range from the dramatic offer made by Ford Motors' (NYSE:F) CEO to take $1 in salary in return for government bailout dollars to more subtle gestures by others who are willing to lop 20% off their 2009 pay. Investors interested in cozying up to a short list of companies whose top brass is willing to take one for the team should consider the following. (Learn how some of the biggest bailouts in U.S. history have affected the economy in Top 6 U.S. Government Financial Bailouts.)
The Price Of Special Delivery
No more than a week rolls by before I see a white FedEx (NYSE:FDX) van or truck on its way to make a delivery. Despite its outward appearance of "business as usual", the economic slowdown has prompted belt tightening from the top. FedEx CEO Frederick W. Smith will be taking a 20% pay reduction along with other executive pay cuts in the neighborhood of 10%. In an additional display of cost cutting, FedEx has decided to end its 12-year run as an advertiser during the upcoming Super Bowl. From a value standpoint, investors should note that FedEx has a relatively low Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio of 1.21. A PEG of "1" or below suggests expectations of earnings growth over the next five years.
Earth Mover Cuts Deep
Mention infrastructure to investors, and Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) is likely the first company that comes to mind. A global slowdown in construction and development is working against the heavy equipment supplier, but as another example of leadership, management is stepping up to the challenge. Caterpillar executives are slated to reduce their compensation by up to 50% while others in the corporate hierarchy, from senior managers down to support staff, will incur less severe pay cuts. The savings and a resurgence of future infrastructure development projects could help Caterpillar limit the layoffs beyond those slated for production workers in Mossville, Ill. Value investors will happily note Caterpillar's PEG ratio of 0.88.
Searching For A Signal
Motorola (NYSE:MOT) executives, including CEO Greg Brown, will take 25% pay cuts along with additional cost-saving measures including a freeze on the pension plan and a suspension of the company's 401k matching contribution. Motorola's PEG is a high 6.25, although the stock is trading below its book value given its 0.70 price-to-book ratio. A mixture of stiff competition, layoffs and a scaled-down lineup of devices being offered in 2009 suggests that Motorola may only reward investors with a long-term horizon.
Final Thoughts
Upper management salary cuts do not guarantee future performance, but they do indicate how the right team can add value during turbulent times.
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Bird's Party Magazine Bridal Showers and Wedding Inspiration
Bird's Party Magazine: The Love Issue plus a little gift to say thank you!Sunday, February 08, 2015C Riches
I've been hyping up about the mag for a few weeks now, and so happy to say it's finally out!
It's our 11th issue, and I can honestly say one of the most FUN to put together. Mainly because after a few issues, you get to realize what does and what doesn't tick your party boxes!
And that quality over quantity is always the way forward.
And that if it's not fun, then you might as well forget it!
And that LOVE is all you need! ♥
It's cheesy, I know. But it's true!
You see, the magazine is mainly a labor of love. From me and all the fabulous peeps involved (I hope, anyways...)
I had a friend ask me once "do these magazine make any money to make it worth your while?"
And my honest answer is a categorical : "Ain't about the cha-ching, cha-ching, ain't about the ba- bling, ba-bling...We just wanna make the world dance..." ;)
So what drives me to spend months planning, styling and curating content, and then putting it all together in a cohesive format?
LOVE, I tell ya!
Love for sharing beautiful photos, awesome ideas, amazing products and vendors, and beautiful professionals, like Melissa Becker and the team at Cacao Sweets & Treats; for our STUNNING cover ( to name but just one of the talented contributors! )
Love for the readers, who may find what we offer useful and inspiring.
It's all for the love of parties basically!
So, thank you to all those who help us spread the love!
Thank you for stopping by, for sharing, for contributing your time and talent, for sponsoring and supporting us while we make issue come to life.
I hope the hype was worth it! ;)
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Garth Brooks To Release New Studio Album & Tour Worldwide In 2014
Yep, the news is in: Garth Brooks is going to release a brand new studio album and head out on a world tour in 2014, it was announced today (October 9).
The album will be his first since 2003, making it an astonishing eleven years since we last heard new music from Garth. He still plans to record a duets album with his wife Trisha Yearwood, but apparently this album will be solely Garth, although Trisha may provide backup vocals.
There will also be a television special alongside the world tour, directed by award-winner Martin Scorsese.
Who's excited to see Garth back to doing what he does best?!


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For years, the policies of City Hall have chased away middle class jobs and residents to the suburbs and neighboring states.
Home ownership has fallen from more than 60 percent to barely 40 percent. The living wage has replaced the good wage. Major banks have run away along with movie and TV production.
The San Fernando Valley saw a 50 percent rise in poverty rates in the '90s and the numbers will be worse across the city in the next census.
Crime is down but gangs still control whole neighborhoods.
Subsidized downtown development and soaring public sector payrolls have sucked the wealth of the city while traffic congestion and air quality remain the nation's worst, the schools remain among the state's worst and the infrastructure — water and power systems, streets and sidewalks — are decaying from lack of investment.
It's not a pretty picture but it's going to get worse and fast.
On Tuesday, the City Council intends — having bungled its first attempt two months ago — to take another stab at stripping ordinary citizens of their constitutional right to petition for redress of grievances, specifically planning decisions.
Under the ordinance adopted unanimously, of course, on Aug. 12, fees to appeal planning decisions and Building and Safety actions were supposed to skyrocket from nominal amounts to thousands of dollars except for developers of major projects. They would get a reduction on many of the appeals they file.
What was wrong with the ordinance, apart from many of the fees — apart from various typos and fees being supposedly being incorrectly listed – is that the public wasn't given proper notice that the fee schedule affected appeals. Most of the public discussion and the agenda notice only referred to application fees which were raised to guarantee developers speedy processing.
Attorney Robert Silverstein objected strongly to this Brown Act violation and City Attorney Carmen Trutanich's office, which conceding nothing, agreed the measure should be fixed and reconsidered.
So it comes back before the Council as Item 23 on Tuesday, with changes like "full cost recovery" is now replaced with only charging applicants and abutting property owners 20 percent of the cost and other "aggrieved parties" 50 percent.
"The draft ordinance was initiated in response to a complaint that the appeal fees were
not properly described on the City Council agenda… it is our belief that appeal fees
should be reasonable to allow for broad community input," explained Planning Director Gail Goldberg.
How does raising appeal fees from $1,000 to $3,000 or from $400 to more than $5,000 when a nearby property owner objects to a development "allow for broad community input?"
In fact, it squelches community input — and that argues the Green LA Coalition is "contrary to the City's commitment to environmental justice," according to a letter to the Council sent by school board member Nury Martinez and environmentalist Bill Gallegos.
excessive fees will unfairly exclude low-income residents and
non-profit organizations from the planning and land use decision-making
process…With the approval of the 1999 City Charter, the
people of Los Angeles codified their right to appeal City land use
"The appeal process serves as an important point of resident
involvement in planning and land use decision-making, and has a long
history of preserving the quality of life in Los Angeles and protecting
the health and safety of its residents. The appeal fee hikes deny
low-income residents and non-profits their fundamental rights to
Arguing the fees violate the state and US constitutions, Attorney Richard MacNaughton formally protested to the Council (Planning-MacNaughton.doc)as the lawyer representing various residents in Hollywood as well as community based
organizations such a Hollywoodians Encouraging Logical Planning (H.E.L.P.),
Friends of the Hollywood Grove HPOZ, Friends of The Oaks ICO among others.
MacNaughton says the ordinance infringes on the right of people to protest and is unconstitionally vague, noting there is "no rational" reason a property owner two doors away from a development faces triple the fees as one next door.
"When citizens
object to the City's actions, they are exercising their constitutional right to
petition the government," he writes. "The City has the burden to prove that any and all
limitations on the right to petition the City serve a compelling 'state
interest."'This tiered fee system has no legitimate governmental purpose…
"The proposed
ordinance is unconstitutional in that it cannot survive the strict scrutiny test
due to its infringement on the people's right to petition the government and its
vagueness. To pass a measure that is unconstitutional on its face invites
litigation and wastes the City's resources.
unconstitutional proposal should be defeated."
You can write your Council member at the email addresses below to try to stop this or you can join the lawsuit afterward if it passes:


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Combat Commands and their uses.
|This command is used with an axe or a cleaver. Not very powerful compared to blur, but useful up until the point you get blur. This command also can reduce your opponent's armour'sdamage to terrible condition (pointed out by Jet)
|This command does similar amounts of damage to Cleave (but does not damage the opponent's armour), but it's used with blades. Again, you will find this command falling into disuse once you get blur
|A weak unarmed command. Not recommended (save your gp for blur or another combat command).
|Another weak unarmed command
|Yet another weak unarmed command
|A surprisingly powerful martial arts command - but it's recommended that you save your gp for other combat commands
|A surprisingly powerful martial arts command - but it's recommended that you save your gp for other combat commands
|a very useful command. As it suggests, it causes an opponent to lose his grip on his weapon, leaving him to fight you unarmed for a while. The disadvantage is that you get less xp for killing an unarmed opponent (but not that much less, so generally it's worth using this)
|On using this command, you start to parry incoming blows, which, if you have a high skill in parrying, wont hit you. You wont make any attacks though, as you are busy parrying. A good tactic for parrying is working in tandem with another warrior. You protect him, and parry all incoming blows, while he attacks the enemy.
|Once you recieve this command, all other offensive commands bar surprise will quickly fall into disuse, as this far supercedes them. It launches a blur of weaponplay at your enemy, causing multiple hits.
|This command when used will increase your skill bonuses, thus making you more effective in combat
|This command is essentially the same as psyche, but it works on other players
|You sneak up quietly behind an orc warrior. He doesn't hear you approach. Suddenly, you leap from the shadows and launch a series of attacks on his unprotected back. This command is the most powerful ranger combat command, and can cause upwards of 2k hp damage (if you're good).
|This command is used in conjunction with a throwing net. The net is thrown over the opponent holding them immobile. The problem with this, is the rather large xp loss you get when using the command.
|Used with a stave, you sweep the weapon under your opponent, tripping him up and stopping him from protecting others in combat. I've never used this command, so I'm unsure as to its uses and effectiveness.
|Used to catch your opponents sword on a swordbreaker knife, and snap it. It takes a very high daggers skill to use effectively though.
|EXTREMELY useful in a pk fight. Use it often. Cripple their head, or arms (depending on guild), then launch a surprise.
At a low level, cleave and skewer are your most useful commands, as well as disarm. Enter combat with a weapon that uses any of these commands, and repeat until the opponent is dead.
Once you get the ability to summon, use summons to protect you, and kill tougher things, such as goblins and hobgoblins. It's important not to indulge in overkill - find out how many summons you need to defeat a particular opponent, and use that many, otherwise, you get less xp.
Once you get blur and surprise, you'll find that you can kill these tougher opponents on your own, especially in a forest. Always start a fight with surprise, unless you know that you can't surprise your opponent. If this is the case, you're better off getting in an extra two blurs.
Of course, combining any combination here makes you even more powerfull. If you can't kill an orc with just blurs and surprise, then take a couple of summons into battle, and things become easier.
Weapons of a Ranger
This section will list the different weapon skills, and my (and sometimes other rangers') recommended 'best weapon' in each category. Where possible, I will name a two-handed weapon, and two single handed weapons. If you have high Strength, you should use the two single handed, whereas if you don't, the two-handed is generally better. Once you've been playing for a while, you will learn that in some situations, one weapon is better than another (a heavy sword will be more effective against an opponent with good armour for example).
NOTE: If there is an entry in the 'Quest Weapon' column, it means that the quest weapon is the best weapon to use in it's category (2 handed, or single handed)
|Two-Handed Weapon
|Single-Handed Weapons
|Quest Weapon
|Bronze Greatsword
|Katana and Ninjato
|Thunder Axe
|Two War Axes
|Bill Guisarme
|Two Great Cleavers
|Battle Mace
|Two Stout Maces
|Mace of Ages
|Two Jitte(2)
|Battle Staff
|None Available
|Two-Handed Heavy Blade
|Epee and Talon Sword
|a Broadhead Spear
|Spikehead Spear and Short Spear
|Deep Spear
|None Available
|Two Tripple Bladed Daggers
|A Sang Kauw (3)
|Two Tonfa (4)
|(1), (2), (3), (4)
|Recommended by Jet
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In celebration of a weekend-long house party thrown in 1984, a bunch of friends decided to put together a makeshift band called Sloppy Seconds to run through a few Punk Rock covers. The players weren't too adept at their instruments, but its level of ability suited a boisterous project done on a lark. By late Saturday of that weekend, the guys were playing songs off the top of their heads and taking set-list suggestions from whoever wandered by.
The spirit of that original blowout still flickers 26 years later as Sloppy Seconds continues its streak of mischief.
The main reason the group managed to survive — and thrive — long past that weekend is because its approach to Pop Punk was deliciously tongue-in-cheek in an underground otherwise steeped in sobriety.
"In the '80s, everybody was coming out of political Hardcore.
Every song was about Reagan's America," recalls B.A., whose sneering yell leads the Indianapolis-based act. "Our stuff wasn't like that at all. Our sound was more in the tradition of '70s Punk. We were doing songs about trashy, fun subjects (like) throwing parties."
This M.O. led the band to establish "Junk Rock," a self-deprecating micro-genre in which Ramones-bred melodies mingle with lyrics tracking why it sucks to be a pizza delivery boy, drunkenly vomiting in inappropriate zones and leaving a half-naked hottie hanging because her record collection contains The Wall and Tom Cruise film soundtracks.
While the band's body of work does include tracks that are more than jokes (such as the disillusioned, effortlessly anthemic "Human Waste"), Sloppy Seconds aims for affable simplicity over grand gravitas.
"We were not going to be dedicated musicians that try to produce an opus like Tommy," B.A. says. "All we're interested in is putting together a two-and-a-half-minute song which has a good hook and maybe makes you smile when you hear the words."
(Also on the bill are Situation Red, Reanimated, The Zvilles, The Junkards and League of Horny Evil Doers. Buy tickets, check out performance times and get venue details here.)
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Thanks for all of the discussion in my previous post about the best fighter of WWII.
Let's look at the question a different way. You are a pilot. You have your pick of any ww2 fighters at your airbase (let's leave out the me262 jet). Your mission is to fly against another pilot from a base 100 miles away who can also pick any fighter. You don't know which he is going to go at you with.
Which would you choose?
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Consumer Protection Law
Consumer Protection Law Questions? Ask a Lawyer Now.
Can I be held responsible for a Nursing Home bill that is left after my Mother-in-law died? This is in Arizona. I was a signature on her checking account but did not have power of attorney. I signed checks for her Share of Cost to the home each month. Now the nursing home tells me there was a penalty on her ALTCS and is sending two statements. One in my deceased mother-in-law's name, and the other to my mother-in-law, in care of me, for almost $5,000.00. She was AHCCCS eligible, had no estate. Her only income was Social Security. I spoke to the billing department last month and explained the situation. I was told it would then be left as an unpaid bill, but I received two more statements this month. Am I legally responsible for this statement? Response 1: No, you are not. You are not responsible for your deceased mother in-law's bills even if you were her Attorney-in-fact (Power of Attorney). You have no contract whatsoever with the nursing facility. Can this affect my credit?
Response 2: No. The bill is not yours. The bill cannot go on your credit file because you did not sign any contract with the facility and you did not provide the facility with your Social Security Number. Your credit report is linked to your Social Security Number.
How do I get the Home to stop sending me a bill? How many bills can they send before this stops?
How do I get the Home to stop sending me a bill? How many bills can they send before this stops? Response: You need to send them a simple letter telling them to stop sending the bills to you because you are not responsible for the bills. That the estate of your deceased mother-in-law has no assets to pay the bills. That's all you need to do. If they keep sending the bills, just throw them in the trash. You may also at that time file lawsuit against then for illegal collection practices.
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The blockbuster IJGP First Round lineup includes:
- La Rosa Negra with Jorge Estrella vs. Jessie Belle Smothers;
- Sumie Sakai vs. Mistress Belmont;
- Hania the Howling Huntress vs. Cherry Bomb; and
- "The Baddest Woman on the Planet" Bonesaw Jessie Brooks vs. Davienne.
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Senior Electrical Engineer/Team Lead (17304) Calgary Region, Canada
One of the largest oilfield services companies, Weatherford operates in more than 100 countries and employs more than 50,000 people worldwide. With a product and service portfolio that spans the life cycle of a well— drilling, evaluation, completion, production and intervention— and a robust research and development effort, we are well positioned to meet the ever-evolving needs of the oil and gas industry. Turn to Weatherford for attentive service and Tactical Technology™ designed to maximize the value of your oil and gas assets. The change will do you goodSM
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will be a part of the Electrical Design Team, focused on management of design team and product development activities for Iron Derrickman® pipe handling systems.
Completion of an Electrical Engineering Degree from an accredited institution
10+ years' experience in a professional design environment, 2-5 years in a leadership role
An understanding of PLC and Motion Control systems, electro-hydraulic system integration and panel construction
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Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code and other regulatory codes
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Last-Minute NYE Dresses: How to Ring in 2016 in Style
One of the best things about celebrating the New Year is getting glammed up. To ensure that you begin 2016 looking your very best, we've compiled some of the best NYE dresses by trend, all available at Bay Area boutiques.
SF Street Style: Balenciaga, H&M and Custom Jewelry at Union Square
H&M visual merchandiser, Mark Jssn, was analyzing the (super sold out) Marni for H&M window displays when we stopped him on Powell St. Mark moved up to SF five years ago, from San Jose, and says he loves the city for, "the diversity of people and because SF is so laid back." And we love Mark's look for the nicely mixed (loose/tight) proportions and (high/low) brands.
Scoping Fall Fashion at San Francisco's Best Vintage Stores
The New York Times called San Francisco "the land that style forgot" in an article a few weeks ago. The piece, which pointed to our propensity to mix and match high and low, inspired us to do a roundup of our favorite vintage stores as this week's guide. We called up our go-to spots to see what they've got going for fall fashion.
Sidewalk Chic: Downtown Glam in Union Square
Name: Jenelle Lee Oldham
Age: 26
Occupation: Hairstylist at Oxenrose Salon
Spotted: Infatuation at Vessel, 11:01 p.m.
Wearing: Forever 21 dress, vintage belt and heels, handmade earrings by Nico Lopez
How would you define your style? "Totally fun and carefree. I love dressing up and wearing things that pop. Mixing trendy, vintage, and a pair of killer heels!"
Sidewalk Chic: The Dark Side of Civic Center
Name: Rachel Rondell
Age: 21
Occupation: Fashion Design student at Academy of Art University, whose major is Womens' Ready to Wear
Spotted: Outside of Etiquette Lounge, 11:53 p.m.
Wearing: 5th & Row jacket (her own design/label), dress from Thrift Town ("a closet staple," she says), and Dolce Vita heels
How would you describe your style? "Dark with a little bit of sunshine."


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05/23/2010, Southport
Sunday May 23:
An early start for the remainder of the "Rock Pile" & up to NC. A great ride with the tide, only to get to the old wooden Sunset Beach swing bridge & be told it was aground, & could not open for 3 hours or more. So back to SC, & out the Little River Inlet for a run offshore to Cape Fear. Sails up, but almost into the wind, so we motor-sailed at a fast pace to try to outrun the thunderstorms - mostly successful, and only got a little rain. A pretty ocean with long swells. And we got 3 fish - 2 Spanish Mackerel (in the freezer) & a Blue (which was thrown back). Skirted the Cape Fear shoals & came up the Cape Fear River Inlet to Southport (between Oak Island & Bald Head Island), where we took a slip in the newly renovated city marina. After a boat wash, self wash, & laundry, we dined at a local shrimp shack, where you paid for your beer at the end of the night based on how many bottle caps you had in your pocket. Great shrimp! The local alligator swam by to see if there were any free-bees, but then went back to the boats in the marina - reminder "do not roll off the boat & into the water tonight".
05/22/2010, Myrtle Beach
An early start for a long run upstream in the Waccama River. Beautiful, facinating, interesting, & lots of photos of Cypress trees & Osprey.
And then into the beginnings of "The Rock Pile", the 'ditch' through Myrtle Beach. We stopped at the Grande Dunes Marina & Resort in North Myrtle Beach for the evening to let the thunderstorms pass.
05/22/2010, Georgetown SC
Friday May 21:
A good run up the many creeks that cris-cross the Santee swamp & river, where we saw 13 alligators, several eagles, turkey vultures, & assorted other birds.
A quick run up the top end of Winyah Bay to the Sampit River, & to Georgetown.
Took a slip at Hazzard Marine & walked into town. A very quaint old town, layed back, but fun. A number of restaurants, & a neat waterfront. Met Callie & Scott Underwood for dinner in town. A good time, & great to be with old friends.
05/20/2010, McClellanville
Nightfall in McClellanville was fascinating. We had 2 Purple Martins (out of dozens) come & sit on the lifelines, while the others helped us reduce the bug population - beautiful. The piling we were moored to had a Bluebird nest in the top (picture & gallery) with mama & papa obviously feeding young in the hole. And a very playful Dolphin kept coming up & playing with a couple in a dingy in the channel.
The other dingy picture is of Neil & Darlene - their dingy ran out of gas beside us & I gave a gallon or so of gas - they were from South Africa - he had solo-circumnavigated twice in a maxi-racer, & now owned a 100% carbon-fiber 55 foot racer which was anchored out in the bay (which they were trying to get to). In exchange for the gas, they ran us up to the shrimp fleet base, & we got 2 pounds of fresh shrimp for $10, & had surf & turf (with the bone-in-ribeyes) for dinner - fantastic, thanks to chef Chris. This is South Carolina as it used to be - great!
05/20/2010, McClellanville
A cooler & windy day, but no complaints. A run across Charleston harbor with some remnants of fog, then up through the Isle of Palms, through the Seven Reaches (mostly marsh), across Dewees Creek, along Bull Sound (also mostly marsh), a left turn into Jeremy Creek to the old (1770's) fishing village of McClellanville.
05/20/2010, Charlestown, SC
Woof - Woof and Howl!! Charleston is quite a town. We arrived on May 16 and have been really enjoying ourselves. To make things even better Capt. Chris arrived on Tuesday and brought a little more fun into the boat. Capt. John and Capt. Dennis just don't have that youthful exuberance anymore like me and Capt. Chris. Anyway, we must have walked all of Charleston because my little paws are sore, but we did see a lot. We went to the aquarium, the city market, twice, the Blind Tiger (3 times), Fort Sumter, the Battery at the tip of Charleston, walk through the College of Charleston and much more. I just loved the little courtyards and alleyways that make this place so unique not leaving out the beautiful homes with their own Charleston style. Oh, and we really enjoyed the food and a little brew. OK, so maybe a little brew is an understatement. Oh yeah Capt. John really likes red wine and so did the boat, had to wash a few items the next morning.
I'm sure one of the highlights for Capt. Chris was reconnecting with Kathryn, an old high school friend. She brought her two kids to the boat and they had a good time exploring. Another exciting event was the arrival of three British Sailboats that were representing the three branches of service, Navy, Army, and Air Force. The Captain and crew are volunteers and must qualify in order to participate. Very cool!! I'm exhausted. I'm going to lick myself for a while and then take a nap.
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Cabinet secretary Ajit Kumar Seth is slated to hold a high-level meeting on Thursday to discuss the implementation of the Ashok Chawla committee recommendations on allocation of natural resources.
The meeting is crucial because there has been a clamour in the government to expedite administrative and legislative moves which were being seen as part of the second generation of economic reforms before the upcoming general elections. The government's eagerness in pushing the steps suggested by the Chawla panel in the next few months would, therefore, be hardly surprising.
The panel's recommendations have been considered critical because the allocation and management of natural resources has proved to be the UPA governments Achilles heel. Be it coal, spectrum, oil & gas, forest or land, the government's poor handling of the policies associated with allocation of these resources always begged immediate corrective steps. But the government's record in bringing in changes suggested by the committee, in itself, speaks of the seriousness in taking the required measures.
To begin with, the report of the panel is yet to be made public for consultation. The committee set up in January 2011, submitted its report on May 31 the very same year. It identified natural resources such as coal, minerals, petroleum and natural gas, spectrum, forests, water and land, as areas where the central government had a major role to play in articulating the policy framework or influencing the process of their allocationand recommended steps to enhance transparency, effectiveness and sustainability in their allocation, pricing and utilisation through open, transparent and competitive mechanismsand also suggested changes in the legal, institutional and regulatory framework to implement its recommendations.
The committee of secretaries then discussed the steps advised by the committee and submitted its views on the suggested measures to the group of minister (GoM) for further action. And then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh discussed these recommendations in a meeting on May 25, 2012, in which he was told that the recommendations of the committee had been examined by the GoM on corruption headed by the finance minister and the GoM had accepted 69 of the 81 recommendations11 recommendations were to be examined further.
It was decided in the meeting that all the 69 agreed recommendations would be implemented by the individual ministries in a time-bound manner.
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There is no requirement under Florida law for a spouse to sign a commercial lease.
However, there is also no restriction on the property owner requiring the spouse's signing as a condition of leasing the property.
We are leasing to a business. We just need his signature to protect us, if he defaults?
If, however,
the business is a legal entity (e.g. a corporation or LLC)
then it would be wise to get him to sign on behalf of the business (e.g. "By [name], [title]" and
I believe it is a corpoation
If it is not an established business and/or there is no credit history
then it is common practice to require both the business signature and the personal signature. But, the spouse signature is not necessary or common.
ok that's what I needed to know. Doesn't sound like it would protect us to have her sign as well.
Well, it would give you a little bit more protection. You could sue her, if he defaults. But, it's still not common unless she has an ownership interest/involvement in the business.
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She does work in the buisness. I don't know if she's got ownership or not.
You can look up the business on the Secretary of State website and see which individuals are listed. If she is, then I would ask for her signature. If not, then I would not. The husband's personal signature would be sufficient in my view.
I just tried to look it up, and no luck.
What's the name of the business?
last name corning?
no it's willis Felton Willis
Here's the address to the SoS page
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have to copy and paste that
here's the deal
That's a trade name
uh oh
not a business entity
and it's expired.
I don't show any corporation or LLC organized under Florida law with a Felton Willis.
Doesn't mean that they aren't legitimate
just that they don't have a formal business entity.
Thus, I would require both personal signatures
They moved here from Arizona, maybe they havn't switched it over to Florida yet?
Perhaps. But, the fact that they had a registered trade name in Florida that has already expired indicates that they have the knowledge and ability to do so.
But, that was for "Reptile City"
Perhaps they are changing course (e.g. "reptilecity.com")
yes it's reptilecity.com
Still, I would require personal signatures until/unless they provide you with a certificate of good standing from the Florida
Secretary of State for the business entity that they want to sign the lease under.
Once they have a valid legal entity, that's a simple request to fulfill.
You don't have to take their word for it.
ok Thank you for your help. Is it possible to email this chat to me so I can forward it to my husband?
Once you Accept, you can access the thread in your My Questions tab where you can print it our copy text and paste into an email file.
perfect thanks again
You are welcome.
Good luck.
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County responding to Elkhart mayor on sewer issue
GOSHEN — Elkhart County will continue to deny requests for permits that would allow Elkhart city utility workers to cut off sewer service to residents in Valley View Hills Subdivision.
The dispute began about two weeks ago when the county decided to intervene on behalf of Valley View residents who live outside of the city and have refused to sign a new sewer agreement with the city. The difference of opinion was further punctuated when Sheriff Bradley Rogers camped out in the neighborhood and encouraged residents to call 9-1-1 if city crews attempted to cut off service.
The Elkhart County commissioners sent a letter Monday, April 1, to Elkhart mayor Dick Moore and the city council to suggest alternative ways to deal with homeowners. The city had plans to disconnect their sewer hookups, but the commissioners wrote an initial letter to city leaders in March explaining that severing sewer lines would create an immediate health hazard for residents.
"If the property owners will not comply with the ordinance requirements or agreements, we would encourage the city to take them to court to enforce compliance or file and foreclose on sewer liens," the county's April 1 letter states. "Either would be a better approach than disconnection."
As a last resort, the county suggests obtaining a court order if the city still believes that disconnection is necessary.
"The county would comply with a court order, if issued, that would require the granting of a utility permit to work in the county right of way," the letter reads. "We do not believe, however, that the county can endorse the granting of a utility permit where it could be viewed to have approved or authorized the work and allowed the creation of an immediate and unnecessary public health hazard."
Terry Rodino, commissioners president, reiterated the county's stance when Valley View resident Jon Nelson spoke at Monday's commissioners' meeting.
"In no way do we want to get in the middle of what the mayor wants to do with you folks," Rodino told Nelson. "We understand where you're at, but that's not our battle, so the bottom line is the stance we're taking is strictly a severe health issue that could be created."
Moore, speaking at the Elkhart Rotary Club Monday, acknowledged receiving the letter, but attempted to smooth over what appears to be a new source of friction between the city and county.
Last week, Moore expressed strong disappointment over intervention by the county.
"The county and city (are) not fighting." Moore said. "Basically, the county and city are working together."
Moore said Valley View's main concern is annexation and that the city currently does not want to annex the subdivision.
Valley View homeowners are among a group of residential customers who are being shifted over to the compact fee after being on a sewer service agreement for years. For many, the traditional agreement required customers to pay three times the amount city residents pay.
Under the compact arrangement, customers would pay a flat $50 fee plus the city rate for usage. With upcoming rate hikes, it is widely believed that most customers would pay less under the compact arrangement.
As of Thursday, March 28, the city said the number of holdouts in Valley View was down to 10. The subdivision has around 90 lots.
Those who have resisted signing have done so over concerns with a provision that would prevent residents from fighting any future plans the city might have for annexation. That provision, though, is common in many municipalities.
In a letter to the county commissioners, Nelson said he is not opposed to a flat fee, but $50 is too high. Instead, he said, $30 would be more reasonable. He also mentioned that he would not want his property to be annexed into the city.
County commissioner Mike Yoder, however, said if he lived in the area, he would sign the compact agreement.
"Actually, I would probably turn this around, and I would try and force that mayor to annex me because I would get better services, and nothing against our county sheriff's department, but we cannot offer the police response time that the city can," he said.
In addition, Yoder said, the subdivision residents would gain city council representation.
"I would want a chance to vote on the city council personally, and it would get you that, and it would get you garbage pickup and some other things, so it's a good time for everybody to think through this," Yoder said. "I hope you come to some agreement between the $30 and $50. I don't have a lot of hope that the mayor is going to move from that $50. I don't think he will, but he may."


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I bought these Valentine picks from the Dollar Tree with the intention of arranging them in a vase.
BIG FAIL! I hated the way it looked. I hated it so much that I didn't even take a picture of it. So, I did what any good crafter would do..............I tore their little
heads hearts off their little stick bodies.
Then I arranged them in these Dollar Tree Hurricane vases that I had made from candlesticks and vases purchased from, you guessed it.............The Dollar Tree. There are tutorials for these all over blog-land so I won't bore you with that tutorial.
The reindeer moss in the vases is also from The Dollar Tree. God I love that store!
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Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA) Director General Michael Rawlinson will also now serve as Vice Chairman of the Alliance Against IP Theft.
Rawlinson previously served as Treasurer for the organization for two years. The Alliance Against IP Theft was founded in 1998 in order to make certain that "intellectual property rights receive the protection they need and deserve. Members include ELSPA, the Business Software Alliance (BSA), the British Video Association (BVA), the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA), the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and the Video Standards Council (VSC).
The appointment, it was said, would "ensure the continuing representation of the interactive entertainment industry in the field of intellectual property."
Rawlinson commented, "With the UK games software industry alone estimated to lose £350m annually as a result of IP theft, ELSPA's involvement has never been more important, and follows on from the work we already undertake through our IP Crime Unit and of course our continuing engagement with the Digital Economy Act."


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Smart Gilas vs Korea for 3rd spot, 26th FIBA Asia Championship (2011) – The Philippines' Smart Gilas has lost its chance to play in the 26th FIBA Asia Championship (2011) finals when it failed to win vs Jordan's Al Nashama during the semi-finals held Saturday, September 24, 2011, in Wuhan, China.
Smart Gilas was leading by only a point during the first half of the game (27-28) and both teams scored big points during the 2nd half, but it was Jordan who scored bigtime, with 14 points more than the Smart Gilas (75-61).
ordan's top scorers were Rasheim Wright (24 pts), Osama Daghles (16 pts) and Zaid Ahmed Abbas (14 pts) while the Philippines' only had Marcus Douthit (21 pts) and Joseph Evans "JV" Casio (15 pts) scoring big for the team.
Marcus Douthit is still the over-all top scorer in the 26th FIBA Asia Championship, now having a total of 170 points, followed by Jordan's Rasheim Wright with 147 points.
It's interesting to note that it was the 2nd time that Smart Gilas and Jordan faced each other in the 2011 FIBA Asia Championship.
The first was last September 19 during the 2nd Round of the tournament with Smart Gilas as winner (72-64).
Jordan now heads to the 26th FIBA Asia Championship finals vs China which will be held Sunday, September 25, 2011, at 8PM.
It will be Jordan's first time to play in the finals of FIBA Asia while it will already be China's 14th time.
The Philippines' Smart Gilas will now just battle for 3rd spot vs Korea (bronze medal game) also happening Sunday, at 3:30PM.
Also taking place Sunday are the battle for 5th spot between Iran and Lebanon, and the 7th slot game between Chinese Taipei and Japan.
Iran was the champion during the 25th FIBA Asia Championship (2009) but it has to settle for just 5th or 6th slot in this year's tournament.
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Dunmore Police travel to Key West to pick up fugitives
Dunmore Police Chief Patrick Reese and four of his officers headed to the Sunshine State this week to join two burglary suspects for a couple days in Key West, Fla.
Unfortunately, for Scranton residents Nicole Price and Steve Hunsinger, the officers' trip was for business not pleasure.
Ms. Price, 31, of 214 E. Elm St., and her brother, Jeffery Price, 40, of 1002 Jackson St., Apt. 1, allegedly broke into the Mill Street home of Mr. Hunsinger's brother, Craig, on April 7 and stole $25,000 in cash, several wristwatches and a .40-caliber Glock handgun from a safe.
Mr. Price was arrested in late April after an armed standoff in Dauphin County.
But Ms. Price and Steve Hunsinger, 41 - who was charged for his alleged role in planning the burglary - allegedly headed to Key West.
On May 4, Dunmore police Officer Mike Lydon received a tip that Mr. Hunsinger and Ms. Price were applying for jobs in a waffle restaurant in Key West, Chief Reese said. Dunmore officers contacted authorities there and asked that they hold the pair as fugitives from justice until they could be extradited.
Chief Reese said he, Officer Lydon and Officers Bob Ruddy, Anthony Cali and Alicia Hallinan will return with their suspects this evening for their arraignments.
Ms. Price faces one count each of burglary, criminal trespass, theft by unlaw- ful taking and criminal conspiracy.
Mr. Hunsinger faces one count of criminal conspiracy to commit burglary and three counts of criminal conspiracy to commit theft by unlawful taking.
The chief said he consulted with U.S. marshals about having them bring back the accused, which would have cost $2,000 per person through the federal agency. The chief said he opted for borough police to handle the operation, which cost $2,800 total, including airfare and hotel stay, and no additional overtime or compensation for the officers or himself.
Protocol requires that each prisoner be accompanied by two officers, the chief said.
"I can't help (that) they went to Key West. If they went to Wilkes-Barre, we'd go there. They could be in Alaska," he said. "If you commit a crime in Dunmore, I am coming for you."
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When talking about diamonds, most people like to discuss carat size, but do you know what carat size actually entails? Many people assume that it conforms to the size of the diamond; the bigger the diamond, the greater the carat, with a spectacular diamond comprising a full carat.
Factors to Consider
Actually, carat refers to the weight of the diamond. Two diamonds, both weighing one carat, can be two separate sizes. This has much to do with the cut of the diamond. A poorly cut diamond may contain much of its weight at the base, making the top of the diamond appear smaller.
When determining how to select the right carat size for her, look at the diamond from the top. A well cut diamond can have less carat weight, but appear larger. Well-cut diamonds will have more brilliance, giving an impression that it's of a large size. The cut is the diamond's primary attribute. If the cut is too shallow, light will escape through the bottom, and if the cut too deep, light will escape through the sides. The cut of the diamond is classified as ideal, very good, good and fair.
It's also important to consider the quality of the diamond. The most valuable diamonds have no color. Lesser grade diamonds have a visible light yellow color. If you are on a low budget, but carat size is important to your loved one, it's best to choose a diamond that is nearly colorless, but does not show an obvious yellow tint. You will still have a high-quality diamond, but for a lower price than you would pay for one that is flawlessly white.
How to Select the Right Diamond Carat Size for Her According to Diamond Shape and Size
When making your decision, keep in mind her ring size. If your recipient has small, slender hands, a diamond will appear much larger than if her ring size is 7 or 8. She may not feel comfortable with a whopping, well-cut 1.5 carat diamond on her tiny finger.
The shape of the diamond can also influence your decision in how to select the right carat size for her. Round diamonds have a tendency to maximize the degree of fire and brilliance in a diamond. An oval cut has the same effect, but is most desirable for long, slender fingers, as it accentuates the finger's shape. Be cautious if you choose an emerald or square cut diamond and have a limited budget, as this table will highlight the clarity of the diamond. A lower color grade may not have that startling effect you want when you present your diamond to your loved one.
Talk to your diamond retailer before deciding how to select the right carat size. Make sure the diamond you select is graded by GIA (Gemological Institute of America) or the American Gem Society Laboratories and certified for clarity, color, and cut.
Diamonds are eternal. Their shape, grade, color and cut have as great an effect on their value as the carat weight. Before deciding how to select the right carat size for her, find out if she gives more preference to carat weight or to the quality of the diamond. Choose a carat size for its maximum brilliance, as a well-cut diamond will look larger than a poorly cut diamond. Buy the whitest diamond you can afford to match the carat size she desires. You want her to wear her diamond forever, so you want that forever to be one that is beautiful and unforgettable.
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Six of the eight species of bears are endangered or vulnerable and their numbers are in decline. Bears are confronted with a wide variety of threats, including habitat loss, climate change, and hunting.
Status of Feature Species
- Grizzly Bear: Least Concern
- Polar Bear: Vulnerable
- Spectacled Bear: Vulnerable
Reasons Why Bears Are Endangered
Loss of Habitat:
Decreasing habitat is a problem for all eight species of bears. Increasing areas of land for agriculture is a major problem for several species, including the Malayan sun bear, which is losing its territory for oil palm plantations.
Logging is also a major threat for giant pandas, sun bears, sloth bears, and Himalayan black bears. Other ways their habitat is being lost includes roads, mining, human caused fires, and tree plantations.
Bear parts including gall bladders and bile are used in traditional Asian medicine, resulting in a large international trade, some of which is illegal under CITES - the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species.
Some bears are hunted for food including polar bears and paws are eaten in some Asian countries. Their paws and fur are sought after as trophies in some places and the fur is also used to make rugs.
Global Warming:
While polar bears have become a poster species for how climate change is affecting wildlife behavior, other species are also feeling the effects. Pine nuts, one of the primary foods for grizzlies in Yellowstone, have been affected by bark beetle infestations.
These beetles have moved north into grizzly territory as the climate warms. Scientists are now predicting that there will be no summer Arctic ice within 100 years. The ice is critical for polar bears to hunt and reach their dens.
Recreational Hunting:
Bear hunting is a legal and controlled activity in many places, though some populations are threatened by this activity where there is little information on the animals or quotas to ensure a sustainable population.
Human Conflicts:
As bear habitat decreases, the animals are increasingly forced into human settlements to look for food in places like trash dumps, garbage cans, and agricultural crops.
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I thought it was only timely to write about a celebrated wedding and a funeral. When Amal Alamuddin announced her plan of marrying George Clooney, the fashion circles immediately buzzed about Amal's wedding dress that would launch a thousand gondolas. Not since Kate Middleton's bespoke wedding dress has there been a gown as talked about. It was a fitting and poignant honour to the iconic designer Oscar de la Renta, who in an ironic twist of fate, died a few weeks after the illustrious wedding. It was almost as if he had to wave his magic wand for a celebrity muse for one last time before going peacefully into the night. Dream dress During Amal's gown fitting, De la Renta was quoted at a magazine interview saying "It's the most important dress in the life of a woman. Any girl from any walk of life dreams of that special […]+ Continue reading
While inspiration can often strike at random, it doesn't hurt to keep an eye on the experts when seeking ideas for your wedding. Before you had to rely on stuffy wedding planners, but the great thing about our world of social media is that just by browsing common apps like Instagram, you can get all sorts of brilliant concepts for your own affair. Here are some of the accounts I personally peruse in order to explore options and obtain fresh ideas for the celebrations I help plan. Look to the experts Instagram is an ideal source of visual examples put forth by the bridal experts, with industry magazines like Brides and Bride To Be hosting accounts where you can catch up on the latest styles. What I really love, though, is checking in on wedding-obsessed folk like myself. Planner Rhiannon Nicole always has great additions on her account, while […]+ Continue reading
Let's face it. Weddings are not cheap! Last week my friend Susan was lamenting just how much her upcoming winter wedding is going to cost her… between the dress, flowers, caterers and décor, the whole affair is going to add up to one pretty penny. Where, oh where, to cut costs? Invitations, my friends! While certain wedding elements are essentials, the internet has been great in helping us make artisan invitations an optional choice. Budget-savvy couples can now browse the web and find all sorts of free wedding invitation templates that look just as good and cost nothing at all. Something borrowed, something new The plethora of template pages means that you can pick and choose amongst them in order to find a free design that is suited to your event's theme. The Wedding Chicks website, for instance, has a great selection of easy to customise templates that are […]+ Continue reading
While classic schemes are nice, a fresh burst of hues add special flare to a nuptial… that is why I'm so excited about the colours that are trending this year! Classic, black and white, gold and silver themes are out at the hipper weddings, with the hottest couples opting for vibrant bursts of navy blue, pink and coral instead! By adding these hues to your gowns, invitations and decorations you, too, can evoke the new and give your upcoming event extra pizazz. Let's review how to combine these exciting colour schemes. Think pink If you're tired of boring mixes, 2014 is your year to think pink! This trend was set off by The Big Bang actress Kelly Cuoco, who wore a stunning hot pink wedding gown earlier this year. The colour pink adds a fun touch of whimsy to the event and is surprisingly easy to coordinate. Go for a […]+ Continue reading
Guest books are a must at wedding receptions. These volumes provide a space for the couple's friends and family to jot down words of hope and goodwill. While you can always go with the classic set-up: a large, blank book positioned on a table by the venue's main entrance, how can you give such an 'institutional' item special flare? Something different For starters, keep in mind that guest books don't have to be books at all. My friend Shoshanna is an artist, so when she got married the planner came up with a great way to give her profession a nod by setting out a large canvas upon which guests could write (or draw!) their messages for the happy couple. That visual theme turned up again at my workmate Henry's wedding, where I saw an equally original spin on the idea that I found brilliant. Instead of a classic […]+ Continue reading
If you thought all the wedding hustle and bustle ended after the ring exchange, joyous kiss and fantastic reception, you were wrong. Marriages are meant to last forever, and as such they come with a mini celebration with each anniversary! Most couples agree that the first year is the most difficult, what with the newlyweds getting used to their new life together; so isn't that worth special commemoration? Let's review the sort of gifts that are especially suited to mark the passing of the first 12 months in a married couple's happy journey. The paper path Partially because everything is just so new, first-year wedding anniversaries are known as 'paper' anniversaries. The easiest gesture, of course, is to go the visual route and present the couple with a framed photo collage, an array of pictures from their first year together arranged around the original wedding invitation. Independently from pictures, there […]+ Continue reading
Last Sunday I was having brunch with my cousin Tanya when she revealed the big news: her boyfriend Kevin had finally popped the question! After the hugs and toasts we got down to serious matters: Tanya's wedding theme. "Theme?", she asked. "Is that really necessary?" Yes. The theme is the element that winds through the event and brings it all together, from location to the colour to flowers and food. Grasping the importance of the matter, Tanya was struck dumb but, fortunately, I've been to enough weddings to give her a run-through of some of the best themes. Classic chic or natural charm? Who doesn't love a fairy tale wedding? That classic look is what my friend Lucy went with at her wedding. A refined colour scheme of navy blue, silver and black perfectly played off her full-skirted wedding dress, and the venue, the ballroom in a Victorian hotel, allowed […]+ Continue reading
What a hectic season summer has been! I've had every weekend booked with wedding after wedding. It seems as if people don't get married at any other time of the year! While I love a summertime wedding, I'll let you in on a secret: I'm personally obsessed with winter weddings. Why do I love weddings that take place when the weather is cooler? Well, besides the practical perks (less competition for venues and vendors) and the endless fashion choices, winter weddings come with one singularly ideal advantage: any colour palette can work. The freedom this selective diversity provides means that you can take the wedding in all sorts of fun directions, ensuring a unique production every single time. Matching your surroundings In addition to great natural light, winter also implies dramatic natural surroundings, with a mix of colours that appears but once a year. Channel that natural beauty in […]+ Continue reading
The test of time is a hard one to resist, and for that reason all major wedding anniversaries deserve a special celebration. When I found out that my Aunt Peggy and Uncle Roger would be celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary this year, I knew we had to go all out in order to properly commemorate the occasion. Peggy was clear on the venue: the same banquet hall where they held their wedding reception three decades ago; but unsure about the décor. After all, the gaudy 80's colour scheme they used the first time around was hardly suitable! Fortunately, the anniversary's traditional symbol, pearls, was ideal for selecting the right colours and look to make this an affair to remember! Bright and shining Given the 30th anniversary is traditionally known as the 'Pearl Anniversary', I knew we had to go with a general colour scheme involving white, grey and silver. […]+ Continue reading
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Kris and Bruce Jenner's Marital Drama Will Play Out on KUWTK
It looks like Kris Jenner has found the perfect solution to keep Keeping Up with the Kardashians is from getting the axe from E! after yet another season of disappointing viewership: play up the personal drama.
While Kim and Kourtney have both settled into motherhood, Kris has plenty of new storylines to write, with Khloe and Lamar Odom at odds over his alleged drug use and affairs, and her own recent announcement that she's separating from husband Bruce Jenner.
Although Kris and Bruce have already been living apart for some time now, with Kris holding court in the couple's Hidden Hills mansion and Bruce laying low with daughters Kendall and Kylie in Malibu, the show will continue to film their new arrangement, however it ends up.
HollywoodLife reports that on Monday, just one day before the couple made their big announcement, Bruce spent the day shooting scenes with Kendall and Kylie on a golf course without his wife nearby.
The couple, who claims their split is pretty low-drama, and has given all the requisite "I still love and respect him/her" statements to the press already, will reportedly reunite for various events — births, weddings, interventions, and the like.
Despite their separation announcement, the pair have released no plans to divorce yet.
Do you think Bruce and Kris' separation drama will make for good TV, or is it too tacky to air?
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A.Yes, you can. Note, though, that the GK-3 pickup is designed for a right-handed guitar. Reversing the pickup for a left-handed instrument isn't a problem; it will work fine. The orientation of the GK controller unit, however, is fixed in a right-handed manner. For this reason, you may find the controller's GK Volume and S1 and S2 switches difficult to use when the controller is mounted on a left-handed guitar.
Additionally, depending on where the GK-3 is attached on a left-handed instrument, you may find that the included normal guitar cable is not long enough to reach from the guitar's output jack to the GK-3's normal pickup input jack. If this is the case, substitute a commercially available guitar cable of the appropriate length.


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Fewer rush-hour buses would show up, and some suburban riders would lose night trips, in the first wave of proposed King County Metro Transit budget cuts.
General Manager Kevin Desmond released a proposal Thursday of 30 routes to be scrapped and 12 routes to run less frequently, starting Sept. 27. This would save 166,000 operating hours a year, of which more than half come from reducing peak-time service.
"Routes will be more crowded, and some people will have a harder time getting to routes," Desmond said.
Cuts are scheduled to occur in four phases through September 2015. The full plan, to reduce service hours by a total of 16 percent, was sent to the County Council on Thursday. The council is expected to vote on the cuts in June, after a series of hearings and weeks of public input.
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An outcry from displaced and inconvenienced riders seems inevitable as council members, who are elected by district, are free to make changes to the list of routes.
These moves follow county voters' rejection this week of Proposition 1, a sales-tax and car-fee increase to support transit and roads.
An initiative to raise property taxes in Seattle — to prop up Seattle bus service — is being proposed by transit supporters, for the November ballot. But County Executive Dow Constantine has said that's too late to avert the first round of cuts.
"By the end of the year, there will be hundreds of jobs that won't be here anymore at Metro," Desmond said, including bus drivers as well as managers.
Metro designed the changes to cut first from less-busy routes, and try to avoid leaving neighborhoods isolated.
But getting around the suburbs after hours would be tougher because five suburban routes, including three on the Eastside, would stop service after early evening.
Three more rounds of cuts are envisioned in February, June and September 2015. Each would be more painful, as transit staff begin with the less-popular lines and work their way up to better-performing routes, based on factors including ridership, geographic reach and service to minority and low-income customers.
Some highlights in the September phase:
• The 306 Express serving Northeast Seattle, Lake Forest Park and Kenmore would be canceled, which would divert riders to the overlapping 312 Express, which would gain one morning and one evening run; or to Sound Transit's Route 522.
• In Federal Way, peak Routes 152 and 173 would be dropped, leaving six Metro routes and one Sound Transit route to serve the Star Lake park-and-ride.
• Auburn commuters would lose their no-transfer ride to Federal Way and Seattle as Route 152 goes away, while Kent's East Hill commuters would lose their ride to Tukwila and Seattle if Route 161 is discontinued.
• Mercer Island riders on Route 202 on Island Crest Way Southeast would lose that bus to Seattle, and instead would take Route 204 to the Mercer Island park-and-ride — transferring to a Seattle or Bellevue bus.
• Route 7 Express serving Seattle's Rainier Avenue South would be dropped, sending riders to a regular 7, or to walk several blocks west to a light-rail station.
• Three "Night Owl" lines would disappear: the 82 to Queen Anne and Greenwood; the 83 to the University District and Maple Leaf, and the 84 to First Hill and East Madison Street.
If all four phases of reductions occur, an estimated 11 percent of ridership would be lost. Ridership grew about 2½ percent in the past year, rebounding to 2008 weekday levels of 400,000 passengers.
Demand has grown despite $1 in fare increases, the end of a downtown free-fare zone and thousands of people who switched from buses to light rail.
Desmond gave a spirited defense of Metro's operating costs, which were $136 per bus hour in 2012 — a level Proposition 1 opponents called excessive. Metro ranks eighth in the nation in both costs and ridership.
"We provide a lot of unique things," Desmond said.
He mentioned Seattle's downtown transit tunnel, which adds efficiency and capacity at a systemwide cost of $2.25 per operating hour.
Desmond added that electric trolley buses in Seattle cost $2.60 an hour more to operate than diesel but produce no emissions, something city residents like.
And he noted that 43 percent of downtown commuters take transit to work, a level comparable to bigger cities with subway networks.
Critics have argued that Metro doesn't need to cut routes because of post-recession sales-tax gains projected at $439 million this year, or $31 million above past estimates.
Many urge the county to lean harder on its drivers, mechanics and other workers in talks with the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587. The county and union are in mediation, after workers balked at a contract offer last fall. The ballot defeat could crimp the supply of funds for pay and benefits.
Workers took a one-year wage freeze in 2011 and reduced layover time between trips — making the schedule less reliable and often depriving drivers of snack and restroom breaks. Experienced transit operators make about $63,000 a year before overtime, but Desmond said hundreds work part time for an average $26,000 a year.
Regarding the sales-tax gains, the county is trying to build a rainy-day fund and not overspend those.
Desmond said Metro has been burned before by "rose-colored forecasts," in the early '00s dot-com bust, and in the '08 recession, in which the agency delivered less- than-promised service, after sales-tax rate increases. In 2006, the county presumed yearly sales-tax growth of 5.75 percent — but has since sobered its forecasts, to just over 4 percent.
But Desmond said even the lowered numbers assume the region will go until 2022 without another recession, and that's just not reality.
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28, 2002
DeKALB, IL - A six-minute stretch without a point spelled disaster for
the Northern Illinois University men's basketball team in its Saturday
(December 28) contest against the University of Illinois-Chicago. Following
a dunk by P.J. Smith, to pull the Huskies within 12 points, the
Flames proceeded to go on a 13-0 run to put the game out of hand as the
visitors prevailed 77-45.
loss is Northern Illinois' second in a row at home as their record falls
to 4-6 on the year. Illinois-Chicago bounces back from only its third
loss of the season to improve its mark to 7-3. The Flames have won the
last three games in the series, but are triumphant for the first time
in DeKalb since the 1997-98 campaign.
thought UIC played great," NIU head coach Rob Judson said. "Their
effort showed. The board effort and field goal percentage defense, those
are effort stats. Defensively they contested every shot and they beat
us on the boards."
main areas plagued the hosts: shooting and rebounding. Northern Illinois
made just six baskets in the second stanza (6-of-23) as their 26.1 percent
shooting led to an overall rate of just 31.4 percent (16-of-51), by far
its lowest of the season. On the glass the Flames dominated the game,
grabbing 20 more rebounds (48-28)-the largest margin for any NIU opponent
this year-including 18 offensive boards.
45 points scored by the Huskies are their fewest since posting 43 markers
in an 81-43 loss to the University of Detroit on February 22, 1997, a
span of 148 games. Not since Miami (OH) University beat Northern Illinois
by a tally of 83-51 have the Huskies had this big of a deficit and it
is also NIU's worst home court loss since an 81-48 defeat at the hands
of Iona College on January 7, 1989.
Illinois only had one player reach double figures on the stat sheet as
Smith (Maywood / Proviso East) posted twin digits for the third straight
game with a team-high 14 points. Forward Rome Sanders (Chicago
/ Curie) was next with nine points while Marcus Smallwood (Elgin)
scored eight and grabbed a team-high seven rebounds. Redshirt freshman
Bryson McKenzie (Gary / West Side) scored the first points of his
collegiate career on a lay-up with one minute remaining while blocking
a career-high three shots.
different Illinois-Chicago players tallied double figure scoring, led
by forward Armond Williams who posted game highs with a 21-point, 10-rebound
double-double. Jonathan Schneiderman was next with 15 points, including
three three-pointers, while Aaron Carr followed with 14 points and eight
boards. Northern Illinois held the Flames' leading scorer, Cedric Banks
to 12 points below his 19.0 points per game average.
surprised by the margin, but my team can play when we stay focused and
don't do crazy things," UIC floor boss Jimmy Collins said. "Northern
Illinois was out of sync tonight. I applaud my team's defensive effort
tonight. When you shoot that poorly and turn the ball over 15 times, it
has to be the defense."
Throughout the first half the game was back and forth with the Huskies
taking a three-point lead (10-7) on a Smith three pointer. Unfortunately
that would be Northern Illinois' last advantage as the hosts scored just
one point the next four minutes while UIC jumped out to an 18-11 lead.
The Flames went into the locker room with a 40-29 advantage.
the Huskies broke their second-half drought with a five-foot jumper by
Smith, UIC's lead was up to 23 points (60-37), the lowest it would get
the rest of the night. The margin reached as many 37 (77-40) on a Williams
free throw with 2:36 remaining. Northern Illinois scored only 16 points
in the second stanza, its lowest since Eastern Michigan University limited
NIU to just 14 markers in a 51-48 loss on January 16, 1999.
Huskies waste no time in getting back on the court as they travel to Eastern
Illinois University for a 7:10 p.m. tip on Monday (December 30). NIU got
its first road win of the year in 72-65 victory against Illinois State
(December 21).
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KENT, Wash. (AP) — An Auburn man accused of hitting a noisy 10-year-old in a Kent theater has been charged with assault.
King County prosecutors says 21-year-old Yong Hyun Kim knocked out one of the boy's teeth on April 11 after the boy and several others refused to quiet down and stop throwing popcorn.
The seattlepi.com reports (http://is.gd/aceMfy) Kim thought the boy was an adult.
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Fall 2005 • Volume 11, Issue 4
'A great experience'
Stowell vividly remembers the 1950 National Invitational Tournament and NCAA tournament. Here's his recollection as a player of the two week stretch in which the Braves made the finals twice, met City College of New York in Madison Square Garden twice, and lost twice.
"We were rated No. 1 in the country. At that time, we accepted the bid to the NIT, which was very prestigious, before the NCAA bids came out. We drew a bye in the first round of the (NIT) tournament and went out to watch the first-round games on Saturday. We played on Monday, played on Thursday and played in the finals against City College on Saturday. They played the third-place game at the time and that went overtime. Then we played City College and got beat, but we didn't get out of the Garden until after midnight. So we left Sunday morning, flew down to Kansas City, and played the University of Kansas (in the NCAA tournament). We beat them by two on Monday. On Wednesday we played UCLA; Wooden had just started coaching there. We were down nine and beat them by 13. On Thursday we played Baylor and beat them. On Friday we flew out to New York. It was really foggy so we couldn't land in New York, so we landed in Newark and took the bus from Newark to the hotel. We got in around one o'clock in the morning, then played in the championship game that night.
"All this time, all the games City College played in the NIT were in the Garden. All the games they played in the NCAAs were in the Garden. They never had to leave home, and we were traveling back and forth. But we never really thought anything of it. We could probably have played another month, and it wouldn't have bothered us."
After an eight-point loss to CCNY in the NIT, Bradley played the NIT champs again in the NCAA final.
"In that game we had lost quite a few guys to fouls, I'm not sure if it was Aaron Preece '51 or Billy Mann '51, but somebody fouled out with about 55 seconds to go and (coach Forrdy Anderson) put me in. At that time, everybody was shooting free throws underhanded, or they were just changing to the one-handed shot. I don't remember how I got fouled, but I know I never wanted to shoot a one-handed free throw so bad in all my life. At that time, when you made it, you also took the ball out of bounds. So I made that one, took the ball out of bounds, and then we got the ball to Squeaky(Gene Melchiorre '51) a couple of times, and he made two baskets. We got the ball again with 20 seconds to go; we were pressing them full court and got the ball back to Squeaky, down by one. He drove to the basket with about five seconds to go, and we thought he was fouled. In fact, the announcer said, Melchoirre's fouled. But they didn't call the foul. Then they threw it to a guy at the other end of the floor, and we lost by three."
"It was a great experience."
110 degrees and no water
Stowell promised himself early in life he would never smoke a cigarette or drink a beer. At the age of 78, he still holds true to that promise.
"I wanted to be an athlete, and didn't want to diminish my chances," Stowell said. "After a while, I never gave it a second thought."
The World War II veteran shared this story: "When I was on board a ship in the Philippines in the spring of 1945, we could go ashore on liberty in the morning, and they would pick us up at night. You could play basketball, softball, or drink beer. It was 110 degrees, and there was no water until you got back on board the ship. I would play basketball, and my mouth was so dry I couldn't even spit, so I decided if I didn't drink then, there was no need to start."
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If I am reading the docs correctly, version 5 will be supported on SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (presumably SP1).
SuSE supports in-place upgrades from SLES9 to SLES10, so I am asking if in-place upgrades are one of the testing scenarios Zimbra is working on.
IOW, will we be able to upgrade from 4.5.x to 5.0.0 on a SLES9 server by doing for example:
zmcontrol stop
Reboot to SLES10SP1 DVD and upgrade system from SLES9
Reboot to SLES10SP1 and run the 5.0 install.sh script
If not, what will be the recommended way of upgrading an existing Zimbra server from SuSE ES9 to SuSE ES10?