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By Diane Stamm
The Wauneta Breeze
Twenty-three members of the public and school staff met Monday night with the Wauneta-Palisade school board to discuss rearranging grades.
The meetings, held in both Palisade and Wauneta, dealt with moving the Kindergarten through second grade to Palisade and fifth and sixth grades to Wauneta.
After public discussion ended the school board held a special meeting where the board unanimously approved the rearrangement.
With this set up, pre-kindergarten through fourth grade will be in Palisade and fifth through 12th grade will be in Wauneta.
Discussion of the move has been going on for some time. The evaluation of the External Visitation Team in April spurred the board into action.
In its recommendations the External Visitation Team said the school would benefit from the move, especially the teachers.
The school board and staff believe fewer transitions throughout a student's education would lead to better stability and better learning opportunities.
In Palisade, Superintendent Dr. Stan Sibley mentioned a clause in the merger agreement between Wauneta and Palisade.
According to Dr. Sibley the clause said that "changing grade assignments of the two buildings needed to receive an affirmative vote of the residents of both original districts."
The school district's legal counsel, Rex Schultze, said that provision has been struck down by the Nebraska Supreme Court.
In Wauneta the discussion included upgrades to the Palisade Attendance Center.
Dr. Sibley said the Palisade building is "on its last leg."
He said that while the building will work for the upcoming 2012-2013 school year a change will be needed in the next year or two.
Board member Bill Bischoff said with a decision to reorganize the grades it will allow the board to move forward with changes to the Palisade facility.
Possibilities in Palisade include pods or adding a Morton building, such as the new Chase County Clinic building in Wauneta.
Dr. Sibley said pods would not be a permanent solution.
One pods building would house two classrooms connected by a hallway and restrooms.
The board is optimistic that the rearrangement will lead to savings for the school.
Two elementary libraries would be combined into one.
Plans had been made to make improvements to both playgrounds over the summer. With the change, only the Palisade playground would need improvement.
The board will meet again Monday, May 14. Members plan to vote on moving the final day of elementary classes from Thursday, May 24 to Friday, May 18.


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HARRISBURG - A Dickson City homeowner told a House panel Monday that his flood insurance premium could skyrocket because of a controversial federal law.
Rich Chowanec said his annual premium could reach at least the $3,000 to $5,000 range, compared to the nearly $1,300 he pays now. He said those kinds of costs are difficult for families to absorb.
Shirley Kalinwoski of Dickson City voiced concerns about having to pay the estimated $500 to $2,000 cost for an elevation certificate required under the law to determine flood risk.
The two homeowners testified at a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on the impact that a 2012 federal law designed to get the national flood insurance program out of the red is having on homeowner premiums and the housing market.
"Families are frightened for their future," said Rep. Kevin Haggerty, D-112, Dunmore, who was co-chairman of the hearing. He warned the hikes could lead to a new wave of home foreclosures. Home sale deals are falling through because of the act and this will have a ripple effect, said Kim Skumanick of Clarks Summit, president of the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors.
She discussed how a house sale fell apart in Luzerne County when the buyer discovered the new insurance flood rate would be $7,015.
"As homeowners are unable to sell their properties due to unaffordable insurance rates, the local and state government will see a reduction in real estate transfer tax revenues," added Ms. Skumanick. "As more home buyers rule out houses in flood plains because of the excessively high insurance, these properties will lose value and property taxes will be reduced if homeowners appeal their assessments."
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and Senate Banking and Insurance Committee are scheduled to hold a joint hearing today on the federal flood insurance changes. "I believe we must weigh all options available on the state level to protect our residents locally," said Sen. Gene Yaw, R-23, Williamsport, the environmental panel chairman.
The issue stems from the federal Biggert-Waters Reform Act of 2012. Aimed at getting the federal flood insurance program out of debt, the law reduces flood insurance subsidies for homes that are often flooded.
Because of the way the law calculates flood risks, up to 30,000 policies in Pennsylvania could see insurance hikes, said Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey.
A move is underway in Congress to delay the hikes for four years and require the Federal Emergency Management Agency to complete an affordability study of the act. Mr. Casey is pushing for passage of the proposed Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act to delay rate increases for homes and businesses currently "grandfathered," all properties that purchased a new policy after July 6, 2012, and all properties sold after July 6, 2012.
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Here's a funny thing we at Babble have noted with increasing alarm: The most visible mothers in our society right now are the ones on tabloids. Deserving or not, women who have babies and can pose two weeks later in a bikini have become our role models, our focal point through the strange, amazing and occasionally hilarious territory of motherhood.
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This year, we were fortunate enough to have celebrated our tenth year in business as an interactive studio. Looking back on the last decade, there is so much to reflect on – the amazing opportunities, the late nights and weekends, the company parties (and scandalous photos) and of course all the great work we have been a part of.
Behind all of the 100+ projects featured in the portfolio section of our new website are the designers, developers, producers and management team who make them all happen.
And so, as we look back at the past ten years, we thought we'd celebrate all these talented people and let some past and present Firstborners tell our story in their own words.
Smells like team spirit
Firstborn has always been a team-centric place to work. We don't operate on an assembly line or in silos where a designer hands off to a developer and the producer is merely pushing paper throughout the project.
Our designers work hand-in-hand with our developers from the onset so everyone is on the same page. When we have creative brainstorming sessions everyone contributes - our management staff, art directors, programmers and interns.
"Truth be told, if I were to divulge all of the remarkable stories, projects, and general experiences I had while working at Firstborn you would tell me I was full of shit.
My tenure at Firstborn had it all. Exhilarating projects. Crazy projects. Insane excuses. Monumental achievements. Ridiculous circumstances. Developers going AWOL. Interns lost in Canada. "Did that really happen?" situations. And an incredible number of other instances that continue to bring a smile to my face even to this day.
All in all though, my experience working for this amazing company was about the relationships I forged. I'm happy to say that I still consider the team at Firstborn as close personal friends of mine and I don't see that changing….ever."
--Jeremy Berg, Executive Producer New York & LA (2002- 2006)
"Each project I've worked on at Firstborn has been so rewarding and joyful. Many of these projects received FWAs such as Corzo, The Sith Sense, Atlantis, Toyota HSD, How Edison Are You? and Firstborn's latest site, just to name a few.
I'm so grateful to have worked with the talented people at Firstborn. Not only are they talented but they're the hardest working and the most creative people in this industry."
--Gicheol Lee, Senior Flash Developer (2002 – 2007)
"What I remember most fondly were the mellow group lunches. There was always a blizzard of activity in the studio, but everyday around 1pm we'd all cozy up to the large round table with our lunches and talk about work, TV, politics, design, whatever.
A truly relaxing respite from the intensity of the work day. I hope you guys have a table large enough to accommodate your increased numbers!"
--Shannon Darrough, Flash Developer (2002 – 2003)
It takes a planet
Since 1997, we've been located in the Film Center Building in the heart of New York City. We also opened an office in Los Angeles in 2005. While many of our people are natives to the USA, we've attracted talent from all corners of the globe. Korea, Taiwan, Austria, England, Sweden, Germany, New Jersey, the list goes on and on.
"For me entering the doors to Firstborn was also entering my first job in the web industry. And after I had spent about one and a half years with all the great guys in New York I returned back to Sweden with a lot of work experience and I ton of fun memories.
I must admit that before I came there I wasn't really sure what to expect. But today I can honestly say that I probably couldn't have found a better place to start my career. The guys at Firstborn took my interest of interactive design to the next level. And I'm not sure that I would still be in this business today if it weren't for them. Thanks guys."
--Oscar Asmoarp, Intern and Designer (2003 – 2005)
"To work on "real" projects right from the beginning was just great when I started as an intern. Coming from the Austrian countryside and then working in New York City next to such great designers, programmers and producers was just THE experience. Before working for Firstborn I didn't know what Flash is capable of.
As a designer I never had to worry too much about the complexity of the projects I was working on. I knew that Firstborn's programmers could always make it real and live. A dream job."
--Verena Artinger, Intern and Designer (2004 – 2005)
Movin' on up
From the start of the company, our founder and President Michael Ferdman, established a culture that allows people to grow within Firstborn. Ryan Thomas, our SVP Executive Director in Los Angeles began his career here as a designer. Dan LaCivita, our SVP Executive Director was originally hired as a Flash developer, moved to producer and now runs our operations and production.
Kevin Arthur went from Producer to VP, Business Development to Executive Vice President It's a very nurturing atmosphere that has added a very precious intangible ingredient to Firstborn's success.
"I originally came to Firstborn as a producer. Now, having spent my entire career on the creative side of things, this was something entirely new. At my previous agency I was a Creative Director, so I did have some experience with speaking to clients, and running projects... all I can say is that being a producer at firstborn is no joke. In all my years, I have never met such a highly qualified and polished group of people.
As producer, I worked on projects for Microsoft, Malibu Rum, JCPenney, Tag Body Spray, among others. While producing I was also double-timing it as a Live Action Director for our growing "Video for Web" department. It was also around this time that I realized we could really use a fulltime director and decided to draft an outline for a position called the "Studio Director."
The position is similar to an ACD on the agency level, which puts me back in the mix officially, on the creative side, and it also allows me to continue to build out the video department here that can one day become a stand-alone revenue generator for Firstborn."
--Tim Nolan, Studio Director (2006 – present)
"The other day, I was walking though our new office suite that's currently under construction. Amidst the workmen's pounding and hammering, I took a look at the walls going up around me and flashed back to 7 years ago when we were all huddled in one small room. It became clear that our new headquarters represent a tangible embodiment of how far we've come in the time I've been at Firstborn.
I started in 2000 as a producer and have become our Executive Vice President. I've seen many people in our company get promoted which is a tribute to the way Michael runs our shop.
Firstborn has always been about people. One of the rewarding aspects of my job has been seeing how our talented creative and technical teams give life to the projects I bring in. I've also been fortunate to establish countless relationships with our clients, so many of whom I consider friends."
--Kevin Arthur, Executive Vice President (2000 – present)
Pedal to the metal
Firstborn has never been a company to rest on its laurels. We are continually exploring imaginative and new technologies that provide our clients with exhilarating ideas and solutions. It definitely keeps all of us on our toes.
"And they're off! When we started doing work for the New York Racing Association, I couldn't imagine the amount of traffic that would be generated for the site. On the biggest racing day of the year for them, I was amused to see the site traffic spiking every time their URL was mentioned on TV. And when the national coverage would start on NBC, the site traffic blew to over 100 megabits a second.
Talk about white knuckle time."
--Robert Forras, Chief Technology Officer (1997 – present)
"I have produced some very memorable projects at Firstborn: a unique video site for Microsoft, our first Flash 9 site for HP, a sultry game for AXE, a bizarre site about chickens for Perdue and many others but they all pale in comparison to the real "Modern Prometheus" like project that was Fila.
Fila was the quintessential "interactive" project. From interface design to hardware configuration to actually selling shoes it was a true test of our ability to think outside the box and flex our muscles in a very different way. Fila helped Firstborn understand that our talents didn't only live on a computer screen but in every walk of life. We were presented with a challenge that forced us to look at ourselves as an interactive firm and help solidify our identity, at least for ourselves, as a true maverick in the industry."
--Craig Elimeliah, Senior Producer (2005 – 2007)
"Working at Firstborn is full of interesting challenges, but most exciting is the challenge to surpass what you know is possible, to try new approaches and experiment. Spinning out from an idea from a coworker, I was able to develop a technique for displaying 3d volumetric data which we thought wouldn't be possible, and even expand on this idea to add per-face lighting and depth sorting."
--Roger Braunstein, Developer (2004 – 2005)
"Firstborn pretty much defined what I was aspiring to accomplish in this medium years before I even dreamt of coming here. The Yves Saint-Laurent "coming soon" ideas, Firstborn 5 and Eccentris sites made especially strong impressions on me back then.
I remember spending hours going through the portfolio and being in awe of the consistency and attention to detail. I feel very privileged to have joined the team."
--Francis Turmel, Technical Director (2005 – Present)
Smaller (and smarter) really is better
While we've grown steadily over the past 10 years, it has never been our intention to expand any larger than a 50 person shop. We can get work done relatively quickly without layers and layers behind every decision. We're also able to give our clients a level of personalized attention that surpasses their expectations.
"When I was living in LA and in search of a new endeavor in NYC, FB was at the top of my list for many reasons. I knew I wanted to be at a smaller company (coming from a monster of an ad agency) because there's something very liberating about a smaller shop where the lines of communication aren't skewed and you have the flexibility to keep aesthetics a priority in your work.
I was definitely in search of a place that had some real ground roots in the business and was still on top of the game. With Firstborn, I could immediately tell that the people here were carefully hand-picked and that it wasn't about quantity but rather quality.
I think that was the big push that set apart FB over the other companies I interviewed with. In the end, I just wanted to be at a place where there was a balance of good people and great work – and I feel I've hit the nail on the head by coming here."
--Wes Adams, Producer (2007 – present)
"To me, Firstborn always represented the best in what was capable through interactive design. Everything they did was always so thoroughly considered. From design to animation to video to programming, the work was always a seamlessly integrated and fully engaging experience. That level of work was something that I always aspired to."
--Michael Janiak, Art Director, (2007 – present)
"From the perspective of someone here almost 8 years, what comes to mind for me is having seen many talented people come to Firstborn and grow. Not only do they grow as individuals but they also further the company as a whole with new ideas, talents and capabilities. I'm proud to be a part of a place that fosters amazing talent and continues to push the envelope of design and interactive.
There's certainly a charge when you work on big name projects or work with well known people. For example, our getting the tape of Madonna's Music song as separate tracks to work with in the Music Mixer was a milestone in the "cool department." Or sitting next to John Varvatos showing him our take on his new fragrance's website design.
Many of our projects are great and award winning but a lot of the Firstborn spirit comes from our staff and how we work together. There is the family aspect to the company that I don't see at many shops."
--Ryan Thomas, SVP, Executive Director, Los Angeles (2000 – present)
"While working in some of the top creative ad agencies, I was consistently impressed by the caliber of work coming out of Firstborn and jumped at an opportunity to work together on a project. Well, once I had a taste of working with Firstborn on a project, I wanted to keep on working with them on every project, so I relocated to Los Angeles and joined the company and I continue to be impressed by the incredible talent here every day."
--Tom Walker, Executive Director, Los Angeles (2007 – present)
Looking Forward
While the past ten years have been amazing, looking forward to the future has never been more exciting. We are moving in to a new space in February still in the Film Center Building but with extra space for a full green screen studio, more offices and HUGE windows that span the entire floor.
We have made some amazing hires this past year – Mathieu Badimon and Zeh Fernando will be helping lead our Flash team along with Francis Turmel. From the left coast, Firstborn is fortunate to have hired Tom Walker whose vast experience has already paid dividends. With Joonyong Park as Creative Director leading our increasingly talented design team, things have never looked brighter.
As we move into the next few years, we see ourselves continuing to expand the types of interactive campaigns we develop whether it's creating our own live action video content for the web, developing outdoor installations or leveraging our design talent to build previously unimagined and compelling applications.
"I joined Firstborn right when Eccentris and Blue London were launched and remember looking at these amazing pieces and knowing there wasn't one other company I wanted to be a part of. Giving up a nice comfy job in CT, I embarked on a 4-hour daily commute to be a Flash Developer with this amazing team.
I remember waking up at 6 AM already obsessing about how I was going to code an animated sequence or not being able to sleep at night because I thought I had come up with an awesome idea for a navigation system. To me, that's what it's all about - the passion and the teamwork. I think we treat everyone here very well, whether it's buying plane tickets for our interns to go home for the holidays, surprise bonuses, or just going out for drinks once in a while.
But I think the real payment is the work we produce. I need something to be proud of at the end of the day – something to show for those late nights and weekends. And I think everyone else here feels the same way.
Someone once told me that if you hate your job and work across the street from your home, it will be the longest commute of your life. How true that is. Work is a place where you are the majority of your existence – if it isn't somewhere that is making you happy, smarter and energized you are literally throwing away a huge part of your life. It's a lot of hard work and dedication, but I wouldn't trade the last 4+ years of my life here at Firstborn for anything."
--Dan LaCivita, SVP, Executive Director (2003 – present)
"I have learned so much over the last ten years but one thing has always been crystal clear: the most important part of our company is the talented, imaginative and dedicated people we have been fortunate to hire.
Clearly there is no chicken and egg here...the talent brings the projects. My philosophy is simple and it hasn't changed; whether managing 5 people early on or closer to 40 now, my goal has always been to treat every person here with respect and give them the opportunity to shine.
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At the beginning of each fiscal year, which for the federal government starts October 1, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) makes available an allocation of new H-1B visa numbers. The number of new H-1B visas available each year is capped at approximately 65,000, plus an additional 20,000 that are exempt from the cap for individuals with advanced degrees from an accredited U.S. college or university.
The annual cap for the current fiscal year (which ends September 30, 2014) allocation of H-1B visas was reached on April 5, 2013, which was just five days after new H-1B petitions could be filed. We anticipate that the 2015 fiscal year H-1B cap will also be reached within the first week of filing. Therefore, although any new H-1B visa petition approvals issued under the FY 2015 cap cannot become effective until October 1, 2014, such petitions should be filed on April 1, 2014, which is the first day such petitions will be accepted.
Petitions that are subject to the annual cap include H-1B visa petitions that are filed for first time H-1B beneficiaries or for people who have been outside the United States for one year or more since completing any prior permissible H-1B period of stay, and are now seeking to return to the United States to begin a new period of H-1B admission.
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The Voice Season 6 Sneak Peek: Usher Disses Blake Shelton (VIDEO)
We know Adam Levine's got the moves like Jagger but, according to The Voice coach Usher, Blake Shelton is a hopeless case. In a preview that's popped up for the fast-approaching sixth season, Usher even says, "I don't think that there's any hope" when it comes to Blake's dancing prowess (or lack thereof).
Blake disagrees wholeheartedly and, flashing his signature smirk, says he considers himself to be more of a dancer than a singer. In fact, he boasts that they call him "Break It Down Blake" back home in Oklahoma. He shows off a few of his moves and, unfortunately for us, you can't unsee that. His version of the moonwalk will be forever etched in our memories and will call up bile in the back of our throats.
There is one coach Usher thinks "has a little space to learn," and that's People's Sexiest Man Alive. Usher said the reason Adam is worthy of his lessons is that he's "eager" to learn, while Blake already thinks he's a dance pro. Adam watches in absolute awe as Usher glides across The Voice floors as if he's walking on air.
In exchange for some guitar lessons, Usher said he's happy to drop some dance knowledge on Adam. Oh, how we'd love to be a fly on the wall during those sessions.
What do you think — is Blake as hopeless as Usher thinks? Sound off in the comments!
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I wrote some fortune cookie lines for NaPoWriMo, inspired by Frank O'Hara's Lines for the Fortune Cookie. I didn't write the exact amount of lines, but I wrote what I could think of:
"Oops, wrong cookie!"
– My friend's fortune cookie read at a Chinese restaurant on Broadway Street in NYC, June 2009
Accessories that make a statement will spark a conversation.
Besides checkered taxis, you'll rarely spot a yellow car in traffic.
Don't assume you know a place if you haven't lived there.
Go to a bar. Alone. Talk to a stranger. Get a free drink. Return the favor.
If someone told you someone else's secret, what makes you think yours is sacred?
Not everyone will share your vision of success.
Pants-then-socks person or Socks-then-pants person. Which one are you?
Scared of planes? Take the longest flight you can take.
Take someone's kindness and common courtesy as a romantic advance, and you'll be sorely disappointed.
Tea is best served with a group of people, friends and strangers alike.
Truth is what truth does and the truth never lies.
When the birds and crickets stop chirping, something is wrong.
Where do you think you're going, following someone else's map?
You avoided the sidewalk cracks, but watch your feet!
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Images: Photo Gallery: Parris Island recruits dive into Marine Corps' amphibious nature [Image 7 of 8]
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Staff Sgt. Christopher Cordy, a swim instructor, coaches Rct. Russell Karns, Platoon 3054, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, while he swims 25 meters during water survival qualification May 12, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Instructors like Cordy, 31, from Bowling Green, Ohio, spent extra time teaching recruits who had difficulty with the qualification or never learned to swim before boot camp. Recruits also learned how to create makeshift flotation devices using their utility uniforms and packs, leapt from a tower into deep water and shed their heavy gear in 10 seconds or less while underwater. Each exercise simulates a water survival technique recruits may need if they become Marines. Karns, 19, from Bedford, Pa., is scheduled to graduate July 11, 2014. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 13 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink)
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National River Cleanup turns twenty — and is still growing!
American Rivers' National River Cleanup™ has supported and encouraged river cleanups across the nation for 20 years. We offer volunteer engagement through our interactive map, free trash bags, snacks and t-shirts from Boulder Canyon Natural Foods, online social media networking, and technical support to all of our cleanup organizers.
As a result of our support, National River Cleanup continues to grow. We have increased our numbers from this time last year by 65 percent. That means new organizers are registering cleanups and our expert organizers are expanding existing events. You will see some differences during our growth. We have updated our website and organizer handbook, and revamped our registration and data collection process.
As National River Cleanup grows, so does the time people spend picking up trash on their local stream or river. By spending time on their river and actively improving the health of their river, people feel connected to it and often become lifelong river stewards.
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If you have been following the robotics news this year, you may have heard that researchers are working to create "an Internet for robots." I'm one of these researchers. RoboEarth (www.roboearth.org), the name of the project I'm involved with, is an initiative by five universities and an industrial partner funded by the European Union. Its goal is to develop a repository of knowledge robots can share, thereby greatly speeding up learning and, ultimately, allowing robots to perform well beyond their preprogrammed behaviors.
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Tasty Careers Without Cubicles Are Brewing
Craft brewing has enjoyed a renaissance since then-President Jimmy Carter signed a bill in 1978, and employment in the industry is bubbling, too.
Two decades ago Mark Duchow was planning his career as a mechanical engineer as a first-year student at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Needing a job to support himself, he answered an ad for a keg washer at a local brewery.
Over time Duchow worked his way up the ranks from scrubbing kegs to brewmaster and now operates his own brewery, Sweet Mullet's, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. And he hasn't regretted the turn down a different career path.
"I said I'd stop doing beer and go back to engineering if beer stopped being fun," Duchow said of turning his back on a gig in corporate America. "But it's still fun."
There are plenty of stories like Duchow's choice to brew beer instead of following a more traditional career like engineering. Like Duchow, thousands of people in recent decades have ditched the cubicle for labor-intensive, hands-on work like beer-making and farming.
Craft brewing especially has enjoyed an unparalleled renaissance since then-President Jimmy Carter signed a bill in 1978 allowing individuals to home brew up to 200 gallons of beer annually, and employment in the industry is bubbling, too. Some 108,440 people worked for breweries in the United States in 2012, up from an estimated 100,000 in 2010, said Julia Herz, craft beer program director of the Brewer Association in Colorado.
The growth in brewing in turn has led to an increase in demand for hops, the plant that gives beer its flavor. James Altwies, president and CEO of Wisconsin-based Gorst Valley Hops, educates people on how to cultivate the crop. Many are farmers looking to diversify their crop yield, but he also encounters a number of "daydreamers" wanting to abandon their cubicles and hop into the field of hops.
"They're tired of their cubicle life," Altwies said. They're "romanced by the idea of being in farming, but don't want to be a traditional crop farmer. The beer business is hip and cool to be part of," he said. "Those folks are the ones we find that have the most trouble making the transition."
Altwies also offers a sobering statistic to those hoping to cultivate a new career field. He estimates that less than 1 percent of those who become hop farmers are successful in their new careers.
Despite the difficulties in planting their initial roots, organic farming also is growing in popularity as a career thanks to the relatively recent push for farm-to-table products.
Erin Barnett, director of Santa Cruz, California-based LocalHarvest, an informational resource on the industry, said in the past 20 years nonprofits and farmers with organic growing experience have helped educate others interested in raising food organically, which is eroding negative stereotypes about organic farmers and their craft.
Organic "farmers would get a lot of ribbing from their neighbors," Barnett said. "But nowadays that certainly has shifted. I live in a small town of about 20,000 people, and the organic farmers here are like rock stars."
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The Strengths:
- No wet feet so far. But I've only seen snow and slush, no downpours yet.
- About as warm as my summer MTB shoes with a 5mm neoprene bootie. Give or take.
- Low prices on line, and I already knew my shimano shoe size.
- Stickier lugs than race shoes mean less chance of taking a dive on my wet basement steps.
- Just enough flex in the sole to make walking almost pleasant.
The Weaknesses.
- The velcro on the cuff just has to stick to my overpriced smartwool socks EVERYTIME I put them on.
- No optional toe studs. Something commuters aren't likely to miss, but on my first MTB ride, I did.
- If the cuff came a bit higher it would give a better seal with rainpants.
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Pecan Bars Recipe
"Anyone who has children will appreciate bake salt recipes like this one," says Ginny Perott of Towanda Kansas. These cinnamon-spiced bars are delicious and made from ingredients we all keep on hand."
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg, separated
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1. In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg yolk. Combine the flour, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.
- 2. Beat egg white; brush over the top. Sprinkle with pecans; press down lightly. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 6-1/2 dozen.
Nutritional Facts
1 serving (2 each) equals 49 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 26 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.
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Take it from us. Integrating audio and video into other technologies is no easy task. We work at it all the time. We also think we do a fine job, but no one does great things on their own. This is why InterCall is exhibiting at InfoComm08, the tradeshow for InfoComm International, the leading non-profit association serving the professional AV communications industry.
It's a give and take. The members of InfoComm Intl exchange industry expertise and market research to enhance their audio and video services. That's a partnership that works for us. Once a year, we all gather for our annual conference to share of best of what we've learned. This year, our booth will focus a bit on the emergence of Unified Communications. You'll also be able to see a demonstration of our own InterCall Web Meeting!
We're honored that we've been given a forum to speak at this year's sessions, too. Our own Martha DeGraw, Director of Product Management, will be exploring topics such as "web vs. video" and adoption of conferencing services across the enterprise. Also on the schedule for this year is the IMCCA session which will center on Telepresence and classes by NSCA. For a full schedule of activities, click here.
Year after year, what we discover are new ways to make conferencing and collaboration services even easier for you to use. InfoComm is a home for innovation. We attend every conference so that we can bring back new ideas for products and services to help you get more done.
However, innovation doesn't just happen at a conference. The real trailblazers do it all year round. We'd like to hear from you what solutions you'd like for us to bring back to you. Let us know what features you'd like in conferencing and collaboration services. Real or imagined, we want to know. We'll work towards getting you what you want. Because one day, there will be a company which will make it happen for you. We'd like to be that company.
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Organizações associadas à FSFE
As organizações associadas são independentes da Free Software Foundation Europe e totalmente autônomas. Elas fazem a sua gestão e ação por conta própria em todos os aspectos (tais como a administração de associados, os estatutos, as finanças e demais).
Ser associados significa ser formalmente aliados e ter acesso imediato à FSFE. Assim, os associados são geralmente incluidos na comunicação interna e no processo de análise. Também trabalhamos juntos em campanhas e eventos, como feiras.
Se quiser saber mais sobre o estatuto de associado, você pode ler nossa exploração do significado do estatuto de aasociado e o guia para tornar-se associado da FSFE.
Associação Nacional para o Software Livre
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Ελληνική Ένωση Φίλων Ελεύθερου Λογισμικού (Free Software Friends Greek Association)
The "Free Software Friends Greek Association" (also called "Greek Linux User Group" and since June 2010 was given also the name "GNU Greece" by Richard M. Stallman) is a greek NGO/Society, whose purpose is to promote GNU/Linux and Free Software in Greece through various activities as seminars, introduction speeches at schools, daily operation of GNU/Linux Labs around Greece and struggle for Free Software in the Greek public sector.
Fundația Ceata
Fundația Ceata is a Romanian Free Software and Free Culture foundation aligned with the Free Software philosophy of the GNU Project. It is incorporated in Bucharest and has local teams in Cluj County and the Republic of Moldova. Ceata (Romanian for "the gang") has started as an informal group in June 2008 and it has become foundation in February 2013. Since its beginning Ceata is heavily involved in Free Software activism, organization of digital freedom events, and development of Free Software and Free Cultural works.
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Föreningen fri kultur och programvara (Society for Free Culture and Software)
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Vrijschrift creates awareness about the economic and social meaning of free knowledge and culture for our society. Vrijschrift fulfills both a protecting and promoting role. Internationally we work together with the Foundation for a Free Information Infrastructure, the Free Software Foundation Europe, Project Gutenberg and a lot of other organisations.
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Villa U19 v PSV U19: Albrighton on the mic for AVTV coverage
Albrighton is joining Jack Woodward on the mic for the European U19 clash, which is being shown live on AVTV.
The match kicks off at 7pm but you can tune in for live pictures from around 6.30pm.
It is a huge encounter for the youngsters as they look to push for a place in the knockout stages of the prestigious competition.
Villa have four points from four matches so far but they could leapfrog PSV into second place in Group 4 with a victory on Wednesday night.
Tony McAndrew's team got their NextGen campaign back on track with a victory over Celtic at home followed by a 2-2 draw in last month's return game in Glasgow.
The likes of Michael Drennan, Samir Carruthers, Jack Grealish and Jordan Graham will be looking to shine against in front of the Villa Park faithful.
Tickets for the PSV clash are available on the night priced at £3 for adult season ticket holders, £4 for adults, £1 for U16 season ticket holders and £2 for U16s.
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I'm having what I hope is a bit of a newbie problem. My feet sometimes jump off of the pedals when I'm going fast over rough terrain (roots, rocks, etc...). Because of this, I'm sometimes overly cautious when going down a rough downhill. A couple of times, I almost went down, because my feet came off the pedals. Sometimes I'll have an issue when I'm cranking up a steep hill. Yesterday, I ended up finishing a hill with my feet positioned with the center of the foot on the pedal, because I would've lost momentum if I had tried to shift my foot so the ball of the foot was back over the pedal.
Does anyone have any advice (technique, pedals, shoes, etc...)? I am positioning my weight rearword when going downhill, and forward when going uphill. Also, I'm getting out of the saddle when going over the rough stuff. My pedals are stock (Gary Fisher Marlin), and I'm wearing regular shoes (Sketchers).
BTW, clipless pedals are on the Christmas wish list.


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I've recently bought a tandem - a Dawes Two-Way Street LadyBack - for the wife and I to have some fun on. I am a very keen road cyclist while she is not very confident on a bike at all. After a few weeks we're having great fun on it so far and have been increasing the distance of our rides steadily (longest is 40km so far).
The tyres currently on it are 700x38 Ritchey Megabite's - which kinda look like very worn mountain bike tyres. I'm looking to get some new tyres on it which will hopefully give us a bit of extra speed without sacrificing puncture resistance or handling/comfort too much. We're looking to hopefully do a 100km in a few weeks to visit some friends and possibly a little mini tour to holand on it later in the year so getting something which rolls reasonably well would be a plus. That said it's not a road bike so we'll never be riding at 20mph! We'll mainly be riding on roads with i guess the odd mud packed trail or canal path thrown in.
I've read about Schwabe Marathon Plus's being great for puncture resistance and they look reasonably smooth (ie not too nobbily). Assuming this is a good choice (feel free to suggest others) what size should I go for? My wife and I are reasonably small (75kg and 50kg) however i've only ever used the 23cs on my road bike and don't know whats the norm on this sort of tandem!
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Crews respond twice Saturday to fire on South 6th Street in Elkhart
ELKHART — Emergency crews were called out twice to a house fire at 1614 S. 6th Street in Elkhart at Saturday, Dec. 14.
The first call came in at about 6:30 p.m. Dispatchers said over the scanner that the 911 caller described seeing smoke and flames coming out of the roof and the personnel who arrived first at the scene said the same.
Crews from the Elkhart Fire Department searched the building -- a house split into three apartments -- and determined no one was hurt or inside the building during the fire, according to Battalion Chief Scott Chris. They were able to contain the damage to one bedroom on the second floor and cleared the scene by about 7:30 p.m., Chris said.
A second call came in at about 9:30 p.m. A caller reported seeing smoke coming from the second floor.
Crews left the scene again about 45 minutes later. Further detail on the rekindling wasn't available Saturday evening.
A cause has not yet been determined. Details were not available on how many people lived in the building or if any of the inhabitants would be displaced from their homes.


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July 6, 2013
Kicking Chemotherapy
The C word scares most of us. The thought of any cancer means lots of medical attention just to try to put cancer in remission. And then there is the potential of relapses. But, before patients can even get to remission and possible relapse, most have to undergo chemotherapy, which is almost as harsh and dangerous as the cancer itself. Once someone is diagnosed with a cancer, the procedure is surgery to remove as much of the malignant tumor and lesions as possible, then chemotherapy agents dissolve these from within the body, and then radiation seeks and destroys abnormally dividing cells. For many, this process has helped to move cancer into remission, but it is hard on the mind and body, and has effects that last the rest of a patient's life.
But these steps have worked. As CNN explains, deaths from cancer have dropped 20 percent in the past two decades. The CNN article also identifies new options for cancer treatment, some that are not quite as harsh as the current surgery to chemo to radiation process.
So, what are these up and coming new options? Well, researchers from the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) describe one new option as less like a carpet bombing that chemo does and more a "'smart bomb' strategies for leveling an enemy — in this case, a fast-growing mass of cells that can strangle and starve surrounding normal tissues." Specifically, it is a more targeted therapy treatment option for treating and eliminating cancer.
The targeted therapies "are aimed at specific pathways that tumor cells use to thrive, blocking them in the same way that monkeying with a car's ignition, or it's fuel intake, can keep it from running properly. The advantage of such precise strategies is that they leave healthy cells alone, which for patients means fewer side effects and complications." These "target an active receptor on immune cells responsible for enticing them to grow out of control, blocking the protein and essentially shutting down two different type of leukemia tumors." From this, the NEJM researchers found an 83% survival rate after being treated for two years in the test patients.
Moreover, the new findings in the NEJM are not the only alternatives to chemo for cancer patients. In the early 2000s, doctors found that using imatinib and Gleevec (then the first drugs to change directions from chemo) for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) improved survival rates.
CNN further reports, "Patients who develop certain types of lung cancer or melanoma caused by a cancer-promoting mutation known as BRAF are also starting to replace toxic chemotherapy agents with new, more precise medications designed to thwart the BRAF pathway. And a study presented at the most recent meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology showed for the first time that a chemotherapy-free regimen led to a higher survival rate after two years than traditional chemotherapy for acute promyelocytic leukemia, a cancer of the bone marrow."
We can only assume that more alternatives to chemo will present themselves in the future. And that is good.
If you have ever known someone who suffered with cancer and chemotherapy, then you know how hard it is. To know that there are more options for patients than just the regular regiment means that fewer people will have to deal with the pain and agony of chemotherapy. Additionally, this also means that we are getting closer and closer to better understanding how to cure cancer.
Cancer is one scary disease. The more research we have on it, the more options for treatment, means the more we will be able to live happy, healthy lives.
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I am getting this error for all messages.
They arrive fine but are not delivered. If i turn off BOTH antivirus and antispam then they get delivered.Code:May 8 10:37:15 zimbra postfix/qmgr[16756]: B3530D68264: from=
, size=1481, nrcpt=1 (queue active) May 8 10:37:15 zimbra postfix/smtp[21870]: B3530D68264: to= , relay=127.0.0.1[127.0.0.1]:10024, delay=85189, delays=85189/0.01/0.01/0.02, dsn=4.4.2, status=deferred (lost connection with 127.0.0.1[127.0.0.1] while sending RCPT TO)
DNS does not appear to be the issues as everything was working previously. I have tried to track down this issue through the forums but with no luck.
Any suggestions? Mail without spam and virus filtering would not be good for me.


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Analyzing SAP Security Notes February 2014 Edition
SAP is a complex and ever changing system, whether because of changes introduced to your SAP implementation to better suit your business or applying Security Notes (Patches) to ensure that newly disclosed vulnerabilities are mitigated. In order to provide a predictable and scheduled flow of vulnerability mitigation and security patches, SAP releases their latest Security Notes information the second Tuesday of every month. Due to this regular disclosure of new security issues that could potentially weaken the security of SAP systems within an organization, it is highly recommended to carry out periodic assessments on a monthly basis in the least. At Onapsis we are very concerned about not only our client's SAP system security but the state of SAP security in general, so to assist SAP's customers, we perform a detailed analysis of the monthly SAP Security Notes as soon as they are published. The goal of this is to provide SAP clients with detailed information about the newly released notes and vulnerabilities affecting their SAP systems and help guide their testing of these systems within their organization. This month 33 Security Notes were published by SAP. Of these 33 notes, Onapsis Research Labs reported 10 of the underlying issues that have been addressed by SAP:
- 1791081 by Sergio Abraham
- 1768049 by Sergio Abraham
- 1920323 by Sergio Abraham
- 1915873 by Sergio Abraham
- 1914777 by Sergio Abraham
- 1911174 by Sergio Abraham
- 1795463 by Sergio Abraham
- 1789569 by Sergio Abraham
- 1738965 by Sergio Abraham
- 1939334 by Juan Pablo Perez Etchegoyen, Jordan Santarsieri and Pablo Muller.
We have generated a plot graph illustrating the distribution of CVSS scores across the Security Notes released in February. 22 out of the 33 SAP Security Notes were assigned a CVSS number by SAP, the remainder have had a CVSS calculated by us. As shown by the graph the SAP Security Notes have a wide range of scores (and by implication a wide range of impacts across an organization) illustrating the variety of notes published by SAP. Understanding the different metrics for each Security Note (such us Impact, Occurrence Probability, Priority, Products affected etc.) and also the most technical details of each one requires a significant amount of effort and time. This is the work that the Onapsis Research Laboratory does every month for our clients. Most critical SAP Security Note The most critical SAP Security Note to apply this month is 1963100; released as "Hot News" with a CVSS score of 9.0 (AV:N/AC:L/AU:S/C:C/I:C/A:C). Applying this note will prevent the execution of operating system commands using the CTC servlet by any malicious attacker. SAP Security notes 1905408 and 1846438 should also be considered a high priority, 1905408 has a CVSS of 8.3 (AV:N/AC:M/AU:N/C:P/I:P/A:C) and addresses a remote Denial of Service (DoS) in Business Object XIR3. 1846438 has a CVSS of 7.5 (AV:N/AC:L/AU:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) and fixes a unauthorized use of application functions via AS Java. Additional Technical Information Hardcoded credentials [1914777, 1915873, 1920323, 1738965, 1795463, 1768049, 1911174, 1791081, 1789569] This type of vulnerability means that some of the SAP system objects were programmed with user credentials hardcoded into their code. This will affect the programs behavior, based on the user that initiates the call. There were 10 SAP Security Notes fixing hardcoded credentials issues in different ABAP reports, functions and methods. Examples of the affected ABAP Reports are: LSCSM_REPOSITORY_GETF01, LCNMMF04. Examples of the affected RFC functions are: CY27_SAVE_VIA_POI_INTERFACE. Other attack vectors remediated
- Potential information disclosure in web AS ABAP and NW BPC.
- Path traversal issues, some of the reports affected are HFILTAX0_FORMS0_ALV, HFISTWC0_FORMS, HFIUTMS0, HFISTWC0_FORMS, HFISTBC0_SUBR. [1913388, 1777988, 1771706, 1769611]
- Potential unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting fixed in Business Planning and Consolidation. [1942332]
- Missing authority checks were fixed in different RFC functions and ABAP reports. [1945300, 1911319, 1716640, 1915908]
- Click-jacking in WebDynpro Java. [1781171]
- SQL injection in report LSZRSF03. [1833327]
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Cliff Harris from Positech was interviewed at the Anawiki few weeks ago (thanks guys for that). That interview made me think about asking a few more questions about the year 2008 (and more) from Cliff.
Here's the interview:
Juuso: Your direct sales were about $200,000 in year 2008. Looking back 5 years, did you see this coming?
Cliff: 5 years ago I didn't expect to be selling this many, but I didn't expect to be so stupidly busy either, or work this many hours!
Juuso: And how many hours actually work weekly?
Cliff: I work probably 9-10 hours a day weekdays probably 60-65 hours a week.
Juuso: Do you have a role model or somebody who has really helped you to reach the success you enjoy today?
Cliff: Most of my role models have nothing to do with business. I just like people that are not only good at what they do, but so amazingly better than everyone else that they almost make you give up. That's mostly musicians for me, like Jordan Rudess or Mike Portnoy. Also I'm a big fan of Derren Brown. Business wise, 2DBoy are doing exactly what I want to do, and Stardock are quite an inspiration too.
Juuso: Great to hear that. As you are a one man studio, have you considered hiring programmers or marketers or other people to work for you?
Cliff: I am considering getting programming help right now, but finding the right person will be very hard.
Juuso: (Heh, good luck!). Now, let's move to the actual sales: What were your bestselling games in year 2008?
Cliff: Best seller of 2008 was Democracy 2. partly because it was an election year, and the new game that year wasn't released until October.
Juuso: How much traffic your site gets monthly?
Cliff: I get about 120,000 page views and 50,000 visits a month
Juuso: How much you use your newsletter for marketing?
Cliff: I don't use my newsletter much. I neglect it to be honest. I think it's more helpful if you release a lot of games in a single year.
Juuso: What about your affiliate sales?
Cliff: My affiliate sales are no big, but I affiliate my games and sell other peoples mainly so that indies stick together and help each other out. It's more of a social decision than a business one.
Juuso: Year 2009 started with a new 'portal pricing' – what do you think about that?
Cliff: I think lumping all games together in the same price is just lazy and silly and loses everyone money. Any developer making a game worth more than that price should have the price raised or quit that portal. This is what I've done.
Juuso: And what kind of indie games will sell in year 2009?
Cliff: In 2009 the games that sell will be original IPs. Stuff like World Of Goo or Aquaria, Mount'n'Blade or Dwarf Fortress.
Juuso: Thanks for this quick Q&A session.
Cliff: Thanks.
Remember to check out (and bookmark) Cliff's blog at Positech website.


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WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes rose only slightly, suggesting sales may level off in the coming months after solid gains in the past year.
DEAR BENNY: Could you advise me of the appropriate (and legal) way to compensate the buyer's agent we used for our unsuccessful house hunt?
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. sales of new homes jumped last month to the highest level in more than two years, further evidence of a sustained housing recovery that could help lift the lackluster economy.
Driven by a growing senior population, soldiers returning home injured from war and the ongoing obesity epidemic, mobility and home accessibility issues are becoming more commonplace in America. In response, companies today are creating innovative home solutions that focus on both improved form and function, and serve to create welcome alternatives to traditional solutions for homeowners with mobility and home access challenges.
The State of California has benefited handsomely from the misery of those in the Golden State who lost their homes in the foreclosure crisis.
Why is it that some people can do daring things with color in their living rooms or bedrooms, but stick with the strongholds of beige and white in their kitchens and baths? As bright hues are surfacing in kitchen and bath design trends, existing oft-neutral palettes make it easy to introduce bold splashes.
If you know a senior homeowner who is running out of money, a reverse mortgage might generate enough cash to allow them to stay in their home for many more years. Last fall, the Federal Housing Administration created new rules, and opportunities, for lower-cost reverse mortgages. Now that most lenders have launched these new products, it's worth an updated look.
NEW YORK (AP) - For banks, mortgage-making kept profits humming before the financial crisis, then blackened reputations and stamped out earnings when the crisis hit.
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Home foreclosure activity in California fell to a new five-year low in the third quarter as rising prices eased pressure on homeowners and lenders, a research firm said Wednesday.
DEAR BENNY: For the life of me I cannot fathom why all real estate people insist borrowers keep a mortgage going. My husband and I bought our house and paid it off in five years. Now, instead of getting a deduction off our taxes, we have our paychecks free and clear. I cannot see how paying $1,000 a month for 30 years would have been better. With that money in pocket we amassed nearly $1 million in savings. Here is what it allowed us to do:
WASHINGTON (AP) - The average U.S. rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage has fallen to near its record low set earlier this month.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Confidence among U.S. homebuilders remains at its highest level in six years, reflecting improved optimism over the strengthening housing market this year and a pickup in visits by prospective buyers to builders' communities.
When you finally tackle that home improvement project you've been planning for a while, you're probably eager to get the job done quickly, well and on-budget. Injuries can delay your project, and cost money for medical expenses or even time lost from your job. It's important to take steps to prevent injury.
It's easy to instantly trim your energy consumption and boost the eco-friendliness of your home. The key to easy energy savings is lighting. Though for many homeowners and renters, knowing how and what to do to improve their home's lighting energy efficiency can be confusing.
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Mother Nature is the ultimate exterior designer, and she shows off her chops every spring and summer when backyards come alive with colorful flowers, birdsong ...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates edged down this week to their lowest levels of the year, offering a continued incentive for purchasing ...
He likes leather. I like linen. He likes polished chrome. I like distressed wood. He likes bold. I like subtle. And so, as DC and ...
Tackling a home improvement project can be a really daunting task - whether it's a simple redecoration or a full kitchen renovation. You may feel ...
As life gets busier, a bedroom becomes more than a sleeping space - it's an escape to a calmer, more serene world that rests the ...
Is owning a home really worth it?
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I don't wanna be racist here, but have you ever seen a black pilot?
He wasn't expecting that...
A couple soldiers practice firing a Javelin Anti-Armour Missile but shortly after it launches it falls only a few feet away causing the troops to scatter.
Delta II rocket with a $45 million dollar GPS satellite self-destructs over the launch pad.
Those chains looked way too thin for a ship of that size and weight.
Fantastic 1st voyage.
what's the big deal? ..It's in the water now, just where you want it.
Girls usually get a headache before wrapping their legs around this guy, so this is really a step up for him.
Better get your ass out of there quickly!
That wasn't an orgasm, it was a bottle.
The curves on this girl make you cum without stroking, seriously.
I´ve never seen anything as perfect as this.
hey babe, the mic is at the otherside of that thingy.
I logged in on a cam channel and this chick popped up, amazing.
She just pushes my buttons.
With a pretty amazing ass.
Gorgeous blonde smashes her face on the quads front rack.
Blonde with pretty decent ass hits the ground hard.
This is pretty astonishing stuff, just look how supple this girl is.
If the rope led to the kitchen she had a chance.
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Sue Parker was born January 9, 1958, to Joshua and Melinda Parker. Joshua ran a hardware store, and Melinda took care of the household. Sue was a surprise to her parents when at the age of forty, Melinda was told she was pregnant. Sue was an only child due to complications experienced during her premature birth. She was such a tiny baby, weighing in at a measly 3 pounds and 2 ounces. Melinda brought her home six weeks after her birth. Being an only child caused Sue to grow up shy, even though her parents encouraged her to be more outgoing.
She was an exceptional student in spite of her shyness. Sue didn't have a lot of friends and only a few boys she considered boyfriends, but no one special. This gave her more time to study, and she excelled in all her classes throughout both elementary and high school. She graduated with honors from Oxford High School and was given the opportunity to attend any college she chose. Shy little Sue opted to attend Ole Miss so she could be closer to her parents. They encouraged her to move into the dorms, and there she met her roommate, Sarah, and they became best friends.
Sarah talked Sue into doing things she'd never done before. They went to parties, Sarah taught her to use makeup, and soon they were double dating. For the first time in her life, Sue had shed some of her shyness. After graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, she got a job keeping books for a local law firm and decided to stay in Oxford as well. She and Sarah found a nice apartment that they shared.
Sue visited her parents regularly and called home often. In 1982, her father died instantly when he was struck by an ambulance while walking across a busy street less than a block from his business. The ambulance was speeding down the road with its flashing lights on but with no sirens screaming. Her dad had so much on his mind that he never looked before he crossed the road. Melinda was devastated by the loss of her husband.
After her father's death in '82, Sue didn't want her mother to be alone, so she helped Sarah to find a new roommate and she moved back home. With help from Sue, Melinda continued to run the hardware business her husband had started. For years, Sue watched over her mom and put her own life on hold. In April 1985, Melinda died of an apparent heart attack, leaving Sue lost and very alone. Sue decided to sell her childhood home, along with the business, and she moved into an apartment.
She met Butch Weaver at a bar in July of 1985 on a girls' night out with some of her old college friends. Boldly, he walked right up to her, introduced himself and asked her to a movie the next weekend. She brushed him off at first, but before the end of the night, he won her over. She finally agreed to the date.
The old saying "opposites attract" was never more true. They dated for several months; then Butch surprisingly asked her to marry him. Sue eagerly said yes, and they planned a typical June wedding. It was a memorable day, but through every minute of it, she missed her parents and wished they could have been there.
Sue was excited about her new life with Butch. She had long desired to have a child, but Butch told her shortly after marriage that he didn't want any kids, and then defiantly had a vasectomy just to make sure. This was just the first of many clues that living with Butch Weaver was not going to be a picnic. He bullied her constantly, and for a couple of years he strived to control everything about her. He demanded she go to work, come home to be the perfect housewife, and nothing was ever good enough for him. After four years of marriage, Sue had finally had enough, and she filed for divorce.
Sue is now happily married to a successful lawyer, and they have two adopted children.
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