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The Boomerang Effect: Sanctions on Russia Hit German Economy Hard
The United States and Europe last week announced the imposition of stronger sanctions against Russia in response to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. German industry may be among the losers.
It wasn't that long ago that Kremlin officials could hardly avoid laughing when asked about the economic sanctions imposed on Russia by the West. As long as every NATO member state jealously sought to protect its own business interests, things "weren't all that bad," they gloated.
The US, for its part, penalized a dozen leading Russian conglomerates, including oil giant Rosneft, natural gas producer Novatek, Gazprombank and the weapons manufacturer Kalashnikov. From now on, they are forbidden from borrowing money from American monetary institutions and from issuing medium- and long-term debt to investors with ties to the US.
For the companies involved, the penalties are a significant blow. It has become difficult to acquire capital in Russia itself, with both domestic and foreign investors withdrawing their money from the country in recent months. It is hardly surprising, then, that Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev spoke of a return to the Cold War and President Vladimir Putin warned that sanctions "usually have a boomerang effect."
Even prior to the sanctions, the Russian economy had been struggling. Now, though, the Ukraine crisis is beginning to make itself felt in Germany as well. German industry's Committee on Eastern European Economic Relations believes that the crisis could endanger up to 25,000 jobs in Germany. Were a broad recession to befall Russia, German growth could sink by 0.5 percent, according to a Deutsche Bank study.
Significant Risks
The most recent US sanctions, warns Eckhard Cordes, head of the Committee on Eastern European Economic Relations, have placed an additional strain "on the general investment climate." Particularly, he adds, because European companies have to conform to the American penalties.
By last Thursday, just a day after the US sanctions were announced, the German-Russian Foreign Trade Office in Moscow was besieged by phone calls from concerned German companies who do business with both the US and Russia. The German Chambers of Commerce and Industry estimate that up to a quarter of German companies that do business abroad could be affected. And the risks are significant, with large fines threatening those who violate the American sanctions, whether knowingly or not.
Stefan Fittkau, who heads the Moscow office of EagleBurgmann, the Bavaria-based industrial sealing specialists, says company sales have already plunged by 30 percent. "Orders have been cancelled or delayed -- or we simply don't receive them anymore," he says. Novatek, Russia's second largest natural gas company, for example, had hired EagleBurgmann to take care of seals at a vast liquefied natural gas facility on the Yamal Peninsula in Siberia. Now, though, doing business with Novatek is no longer allowed.
Radical Steps
The inclusion of Rosneft on the list also affects more than a dozen German companies: The construction firm Bilfinger maintains facilities for Rosneft, for example, while Siemens received a 90 million contract to supply turbines and generators. "In the end, both sides, the Russians and the Europeans, will lose," says Frank Schauff, head of the Association of European Businesses in Moscow.
Even prior to the latest sanctions, business has been slowing in almost all sectors. The Düsseldorf-based energy giant E.on, for example, recently built power stations in Russia worth 9 billion. Most of the generators are already online, but because the economy in Russia is suffering, the returns are much lower than forecast. Volkswagen is a further example. The carmaker's sales figures for 2014 are 10 percent lower than they were last year. Opel's figures dropped by 12 percent during the first five months of the year.
Already, Opel has been forced to take a radical step. In St. Petersburg, where the Astra is manufactured, the company shut down the assembly lines recently for several weeks.
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I'm taking a few days off and simply going to be 100% lazy this Easter. Concentrating on eating, sleeping and that sort of stuff. As a quick reminder before the upcoming article (coming in the next couple of hours – subject is "Are you a game developer or game engine developer"):
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Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly Collection 2001-2010 DVD
With this back issue collection DVD, hundreds of patterns can be found with just the click of the mouse! Containing every page of every issue from 2001 to 2010, this fully searchable DVD has PDFs that feature lovely reproductions of samplers from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
DVD includes:
- Rare, full-color patterns and instructions for each project
- Rare articles profiling sampler makers, sampler-producing schools, needlework tools, museums and the various historical events that have shaped needlework
- Full-color photos
- Easy-to-read and printer-friendly charts
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June 20, 2014
I can't believe there is only one review for this DVD! I also own it and I'm impatiently waiting for the release of the next one. Over the years I have subscribed to this magazine several times, but my full-time work schedule has seriously interfered with my stitching time. If that had not been the case, I would have subscribed without interruption. It's an amazing publication, and each issue is a bargain for a sampler lover. To now have ten years' worth of issues available is such a luxury! Now that I'm older, and downsizing, I also appreciate the storage solution provided by digital issues. Thanks so much, and please make more magazines available in this format!
March 26, 2014
I have loved needlework my entire life but was only introduced to counted cross-stitch in 1983. I braved my first sampler in 1999 and fell head over heels in love with historical needlework. I have every physical issue of "Sampler and Antique Needlework Quarterly" and was so excited to see it released digitally. My only suggestion that could make this even better than it is would be to release the remaining issues digitally so we may have the entire series. Meanwhile, I will continue to get the physical issues AND the digital ones. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT! Anyone who stitches knows the kind of condition our patterns are in by the time we complete a project. It's not a pretty sight. I found myself purchasing doubles on patterns I used so I would at the very least have a good copy for a keepsake. I have even bought as many as 3 copies. Then computers came out and I would scan the portion of the pattern I was working on to spare my original but even that left my magazines a bit weathered. Having this magazine on PDF is incredible. Now when I work on a project, it is contained on a tablet in my stitch basket. I can make the graph as big as I want and use as often as I want and it doesn't get wear out on me and I can take my entire library with me wherever I go. No more waiting room magazines for me. Whenever the spirit moves me, all I have to do is reach for my tablet or mouse and I have the greatest magazine ever published. It doesn't matter if you buy for the historical content, the beautiful patterns, the heartwarming stories, or just to see what is new. I would be lost if this magazine were to stop. It truly is a winner. PLEASE release the remaining first issues digitally. PLEASE!


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School Choice Matters, So Drop Croydon Lawsuit Says State Reps
In today's Concord Monitor Representatives Greg Hill, JR Hoell and Michael Balboni weigh in on the ongoing saga of the lawsuit brought by the NH Department of Education against the Town of Croydon over school choice. The state is suing the town, and is seeking injunctive relief to remove the children from their new schools during the school year. A ruling on the injunction is expected this week.
Then why, Gov. Hassan, Attorney General Foster and Commissioner of Education Barry, are you interfering with the Croydon School District's lawful practice to provide its children with educational opportunities that best meet each child's needs? Why are you taking the Croydon School District to court and suing the good people of Croydon, who just want to exercise their legal right to provide the best educational opportunities for their children? Croydon is not a large school district with a large tax base and financial resources to mount a prolonged defense against state resources.
Long Road Home (to the 'Shire)
Pete Eyre, co-founder of Cop Block, blogs at Free Keene about why he and his life partner Amanda Billyrock are returning to the 'Shire after an extended travel adventure in search of more freedom.
Amanda and I could continue to globe-trot to see how yet another place stacks up. We could go to Cambodia or somewhere where the likelihood and severity of threats from self-proclaimed rulers may be less, but such purposeful isolation means missing much of the spontaneity, excitement, and potential that would be present were we part of a larger homegroup. Sure, we'd be existing, but would we be living? So after a stop in Mexico City this weekend for the Latin American Bitcoin Conference, we'll return to the 'shire. We both recognize it as the best place for us to be right now.
NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden to Headline Free State Project's Liberty Forum
MANCHESTER, NH: Edward Snowden, the former CIA intelligence officer and NSA contractor who leaked information about illegal government surveillance in 2013, is coming to New Hampshire–live from Russia–during the Free State Project's 9th Annual Liberty Forum.
Snowden's disclosures about the NSA illegally seizing the private records of billions of individuals who were not suspected of any wrongdoing launched a historic debate about national surveillance practices. Largely as a result of his efforts, the NSA's bulk collection of telephone metadata was ended just last week. More...
Nomads Help at Shire Sharing
The Barfield family, known as Living Nomad Style, have been traveling across the U.S. for the past few years. This year, they decided to drop in on the volunteer-driven private charity, Shire Sharing. Read about their experiences helping to feed thousands of needy folks this past Thanksgiving here.
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Drug War Belongs in Dustbin of History
"We can't solve a problem without knowing its origin. To solve America's drug problem, we have to know the history of the drug war.
The drug war did not start with Richard Nixon. It wasn't a Republican idea, or a traditional idea. The drug war was launched before the First World War by utopian Progressive Democrats.
Woodrow Wilson signed the first federal drug law in 1914, the Harrison Act. It was intended as a weapon against opiate-using "Orientals." Some doctors supported it because it granted them a prescription monopoly. At first, the Harrison Act only increased the cost of opiates to users. But soon the doctors fell victim as well, as the Harrison Act was used to imprison pain doctors and even those who ran opiate-addiction treatment clinics."
Read more from Bill Walker, FSP early mover on the history of the Drug War at The Concord Monitor.
Liberty Lovers, Consider This!
Jam packed with exciting news about local activism, voluntary giving, upcoming events, and Early Bird Pricing for Liberty Forum 2016. Don't miss out, read our latest newsletter today!
It's Happening! Another 1% Growth in Less Than a Month
Growing faster than ever before! The FSP now stands at the cusp of securing the final 2,200 signers in order to Trigger the Move! What are you waiting for? Join the most audacious liberty movement in the world. Claim your stake in history. Start planning your move. Check out Liberty Forum, February 18-21, 2016 in Manchester to get a better sense of the community we are building. You will be astounded!
I hereby state my solemn intent to move to the State of New Hampshire within 5 years after 20,000 participants have signed up. Once there, I will exert the fullest practical effort toward the creation of a society in which the maximum role of government is the protection of individuals' rights to life, liberty, and property. Join us.
LIVE Q&A Tonight with FSP Prez and Early Movers at Liberty.me
Nov 16, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MONDAY: Free State Project President Discusses Making History via LIVE Online Q&A
MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE -- "We are the future of liberty," says Carla Gericke, president of the Free State Project, a non-partisan, non-profit organization that is successfully moving 20,000 liberty-minded people to New Hampshire. "We're working to create a decentralized society in which the maximum role of government is to protect people from force and fraud… and we're getting closer to our goal each day!" More...
Drunk Lives Matter: News Wrap Up of Uber Activism This Weekend
On Friday night, after Christopher David turned himself in to the authorities and was released on $5,000 PR bail, several peaceful protesters stood outside Daniel Street Tavern in Portsmouth to let people know about the situation pertaining to Uber. For an excellent summary of the evening's activities, read early mover Tony's report here.
Fox News covered the story. As did Reason Magazine, NH1, an open letter to The Patch and Seacoastonline. More...
November 8, 2015 FSP Board Meeting
FSP Board Meeting
Time/Date: Sunday, November 8
Location: 63 Durette Court, Manchester
Attending: Aaron, Matt, Seamas, Jason, Jody, Carla, Rich (on phone)
Meeting called to order at 10:31 am
1. President's Report
2. Treasurer's Report
3. Fundraising/Donor Packet
4. Porcfest/Liberty Forum
5. New Business
a. 5 Year Plan
b. Board Composition
c. Board communications
President's Report. At end of the minutes.
BREAKING NEWS: Pro-Uber Driver Has Warrant Out for Arrest, May Miss 1st Child's Birth
This just in from Christopher David, FSP early mover and civil disobedience activist who has continued to drive for Uber in the City of Portsmouth, despite the city council's ban. You can read more about the background to his story here.
Says Christopher:
Portsmouth has a warrant out for my arrest.
Officer Andre Wassouf -- the police officer from THIS VIDEO -- called me two weeks ago to inform me that I may be guilty of a class B felony for posting this audio recording of the bouncer (even though I was on a public road, in my car, and he was on a public sidewalk with no expectation of privacy). Bouncer called the police about it, and Wassouf said he would check to see if the bouncer wanted to press charges; if so, he would call back when a warrant was done. Wassouf recently called again to inform me that he has completed my ARREST WARRANT. Wants me to turn myself in.
NH Open Doors & More
Looking for something to do this weekend?
Check out NH Open Doors where you can experience the best New Hampshire has to offer during this weekend-long touring and shopping event. You can: Shop (tax-free) for distinctive products made in NH; See demonstrations by artists and craftspeople in their studios; Sample fresh products from farmstands and orchards; Savor fine cuisine and wine at a local restaurant; Enjoy special events and cultural attractions; Spend the night in a cozy accommodation overlooking NH views.
Next week, don't miss:
Manchester hosts the 3rd Annual Distillers Showcase at the Radisson Hotel on November 12. For $60, you will get to sample premium spirits, getting you... into the spirit!
Portsmouth's upcoming Restaurant Week, November 5-14, 2015. This is a great way to try out some of the splendid noms the FreeCoast has to offer. More...
AG Sues Tiny NH Town Over Letting Parents Choose Best School for Their Kids
The issue for the tiny town of Croydon vs. Big Bad Brother has been heating up for some time now. Read more here, here, and here, where the Independent Institute writes:
"Children are not creatures of the state, and public school officials in Croydon should be commended for their efforts to put the best interests of children ahead of petty, parochial politics."
Yesterday, the New Hampshire AG's office mailed paperwork to the Sullivan County Superior Court in Newport filing a complaint from the N.H. Department of Education for a preliminary and permanent injunction against the Croydon School District. Read more at the Union Leader. More...
NH: Wealthiest State in the Developed World
Yesterday, Ryan McMaken, editor of Mises Daily and The Austrian wrote a blog at Mises Wire comparing Sweden and Germany to American states, finding that if they were to become U.S. states, these countries would be amongst the poorest.
This is interesting, but not half as mind-blowing as the fact that New Hampshire, according to his data, is the wealthiest state in the developed world, beating Luxembourg, Norway, and Switzerland.
Why would this be? Perhaps the NH Advantage has something to do with it? Or maybe it is a combination of the hundreds or reasons why New Hampshire has become such an attractive destination to discerning individuals? More...
88% to Goal of 20,000 Participants
Here in New Hampshire, excitement is in the air! Thanks to new targeted Facebook ads, a new landing page, and the dedication of a great team of social media volunteers, the Free State Project is growing at a staggering clip!
Since September 14, 2015, another 1%, or 200 signers, have joined the most audacious liberty movement in the world. Assuming this growth rate remains steady--although we hope to accelerate it even more!--the FSP will Trigger the Move in less than 12 months.
Like this? Help us get there faster by donating today.
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October 2015 Newsletter
What do Liberty Forum and a Pie-Eating, Sword-Fighting Church Have in Common? This month read about Uber activism, school choice, and a pie-eating and sword-wielding church. Find out about Liberty Forum Early Bird tickets, and catch up on what Early Movers have to say about living in the Free State of New Hampshire.
EXCLUSIVE Video: Grandma Uber Driver Fined
Things are heating up in Portsmouth, NH, in the battle between free market Uber drivers and the crony protectionist taxi cartel. Watch the video for the latest, and read more about the situation at PanAm Post.
The Foliage Hunt: Building Bridges
"My buddy, Representative Glen Aldrich (Meredith/Gilford), told me he was planning a day where he could drive around and nail a bunch of covered bridges that he didn't have yet. You see, when people get old we start doing things like driving around to look at old wooden bridges that have been travelled on for hundreds of years. I've had a personal goal to grab a shot at all of New Hampshire's covered bridges. I'm not really interested in the ones at the Golf Course or the one that's 4 miles onto someone's property and looks like it was thrown together with 2×4 construction. I'm talking the ones that served the community, the ones that halved travel commutes, the ones that joined together neighboring towns that otherwise didn't interact." Read the rest and enjoy the fantastic fall foliage photos at Tony's site. Photo credit: Tony Jankowski, who can be reached at email@example.com for reprints and swag.
Church of the Sword Goes to NH Supreme Court
Tomorrow, Thursday, October 15th, 2015, the Supreme Court of New Hampshire will hear oral arguments in a case about the Church of the Sword, a non-denominational religion started by FSP early movers.
The heart of the case revolves around whether COTS is a "real church" that can be afforded tax exemption under the IRS's "14 Points of Consideration." I would argue the "separation of church and state" means it is blindingly illogical to allow one party (the state) to determine the status of a religion (COTS), but hey, that's just me!
From Reason Magazine:
"During a written interview, Bloom defends the COTS status as a religion:
On its face, COTS qualifies as a religion as the IRS defines it via the 14 point test. More importantly, a religion should consist of three elements. More...
Liberty Forum 2016 Early Bird Tixs Now on Sale
Join us February 18-21, 2016 at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Manchester for the Free State Project's 9th annual liberty conference, "Living Liberty." Meet the early movers, hear nationally acclaimed speakers, and immerse yourself in New Hampshire's thriving liberty community. Early bird pricing available for a limited time - get your $99 tickets today!. Bitcoin accepted since 2011. Visit www.NHLibertyForum.com for more details.


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.- The executive committee of the Polish Bishops' Conference will meet this Friday in a special session to discuss "the state of the Church in Poland following the events of recent days," after Archbishop Stanislaw Wielgus of Warsaw resigned amidst reports he collaborated with the Communist regime's secret police decades ago.
A press release by the Polish bishops quoted conference president Archbishop Jozef Michalik as saying, "If we look at what has happened, we should humbly thank the Lord because the truth has won out in the end. We should thank God for Archbishop Wielgus's decision to offer his resignation and also Pope Benedict XVI for accepting the resignation immediately, thus solving the problem."
Archbishop Michalik underscored that "for the Christian, priest or bishop, there is only one set of ethics. Lying is always wrong. Collaborating with dishonest men for dishonest causes is also wrong," he said.
The Apostolic Nuncio to Poland, Archbishop Jozef Kowalczyk, said, "The media should act responsibly in the way in which it makes known the contents of documents from the Communist regime, in order to avoid causing greater harm."


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Android App Video Review: Skiing Fred
Skiing Fred is the latest in the 'Fred' series of endless games from developer Dedalord. Still on the run from the grim reaper, our pathetic ginger protagonist is doing extreme sports this time around, as he snowboards, no, not skis, down some perilous and pain filled slopes. The series signature gruesome gore and over the top hazards make a comeback, and all in all this is a fun sequel, though I wish less was hidden behind premium currencies.
Like Falling Fred and even more so Running Fred before it, Skiing Fred is fast paced, inventive, and fun. There is more of a focus on collectibles and power-ups. 'Skullies' make a return as the main coin currency for buying upgrades and costume pieces. There is more of a focus than ever on cool upgrades though. From a snowmobile to a jetpack, to warp gates, and even turning into a giant snowball or being carried by a pterodactyl. You'll also smack around penguins and indigenous folk while collecting fruit for score bonuses.
The commonly seen rotating mission objective system also shows up. As you fulfill certain objectives by making certain distances or collecting coins or power-ups or whatever, you'll gain stars and level up. Leveling up does let you unlock additional content like higher difficulty levels. Another great addition are the random danger events. Blizzards, meteor storms, lightning storms and more will randomly try to wreck your day, and they each have tiers of difficulty to them as well.
If you want to connect to your Google Play profile, you can unlock various achievements and take part in huge online challenge missions, which is always fun. The only real complaints I can levy against this game are in my dislike of the freemium elements and premium gem currency. I understand the need to make some coinage back, but I feel like too much of the game is hidden behind the pay wall. You can't even unlock another area without forking over loads of gems as far as I can tell. Though, there are free ways to earn gems. if you're burnt out on endless runners, the cool snowboard based controls and over the top gore and power-ups should at least provide some novelty. Either way, the game is totally free, and solid across the board.


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Skype Outage – December 22, 2010
December 22, 2010 by +Marj Wyatt
Filed under Marj Wyatt's Musings
Like most online entrepreneurs, Skype is a staple of my business and one of my first logins everyday after having my 2nd cup of coffee. 🙂 Today, I was relieved to learn that the problem is not related to Skype hackers or phishers … a rising trend on Skype.
After being unable to login through the client interface, I immediately went to the website to assure myself that my account had not been compromised somehow. I was able to login and verify my account there, although that capability has since gone down.
While I was logged in, a brief visit to the support page revealed that Skype was aware of the problems that people were having with logging in. I followed recommended steps to remedy the problem, which included shutting down my home network and resetting the routers. I guess that should be done periodically anyway so, even though it didn't solve the Skype login problem, it wasn't a complete waste of time. 🙂
This is probably quite an embarrassment for Skype in the advent of their upcoming IPO. For the rest of us, we can breathe a sigh of relief that our Skype accounts have not been hijacked by the hackers and phishers who prey on Skype users.


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I have a hard time believing that there are only 20 registered Republicans in any county! I hope the stastics you got are screwed up.
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Hopefully my source misspoke, but in town it would seem to be the truth.
I grew up in Boulder and didn't turn out too bad.
I was born in Boulder and I am ashamed!
I guess I have calmed some, I did apply for a youth cow elk for the bear hunter grandson. Me and the new bride are going to stay a while in Co in may and for once I won't be doing much scouting. I already know where to look for elk for the grandson. Chances of him getting his tag are 74% so maybe the 24th of may we will be smiling again. No the new woman doesn't hunt but she is okay with me hunting.
I hope our rants about the Denver, Boulder metro area didn't get you tee'd off. Those of us who live in the really rural areas like to rant against the populous areas that control the state's politics. Their views (and votes) are generally opposite what we are.
Welcome to Colorado.
I know that CC, most of that comes from people who were not native to the state of Co. I don't have much patience with them and quite I am not trying to improve on that. Sides, Old Hunter is still in the state, I figure if he can dodge them, I can too.
I am just trying to go back to school now that I am out of the Army. I don't really care if Boulder is not all that friendly to people like me havng guns and hunting. I will do me and they can just deal with it. Just trying to get some help with hunting.
I was born in Longmont... still have family in Berthoud and Loveland.. Its a shame what was once a conservative state went sour to the left... But my home state still has the best elk hunting...


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Unit Testing has come to dominate the many types of test that are used in developing applications. This has inevitably been at the expense of other types, such as integration test. Does a successful unit test regime ensure quality, or should we see unit testing as just one of a range of tests that can together give us confidence in an application? Read more...
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When developing a .NET application, one of the least visible sources of memory consumption is the overhead required by an object simply to exist. In applications that create a lot of small objects, this overhead can be a major or even a dominant factor in the total memory requirements for the application. Read more...
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Once you understand how .NET's garbage collector works, then the reasons for some of the more mysterious problems that can hit a .NET application become much clearer. NET may have promised the end to explicit memory management, but it is still necessary to profile the usage of memory when you're developing .NET applications if you wish to avoid memory-related errors and some performance issues. Read more...
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When you are developing a multi-threaded application, you will need to understand how the operating system decides which threads are to be blocked, and which should run. Performance comes from running the optimum number of threads at all times, getting the maximum benefit from the computers processing resources. Read more...
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You'd have thought that memory leaks were a thing of the past now that we use .NET. True, but we can still hit problems. We can, for example, prevent memory from being recycled if we inadvertently hold references to objects that we are no longer using. However, there is another serious memory problem in .NET that can happen out of the blue, especially if you are using large object arrays. Andrew Hunter explains... Read more...
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Martin W. Richard was an 8-year-old boy killed in the Boston Marathon bombings on April 15, 2013.
The Richard family established the Martin W. Richard Charitable Foundation (Team MR8) to honor Martin's message of peace by investing in education, athletics and community.
Among those representing Team MR8 in the 2014 Boston Marathon is Raymond Childs, 36.
"I am humbled and blessed to have the opportunity to represent the Foundation in the 118th Boston Marathon as a member of Team MR8," Childs said.
Childs lives in Hingham with his wife, Erin and two daughters (Morgan 5, Riley 2). "As a father, I cannot begin to imagine what the Richard family has gone through. Their strength in turning something so tragic into a means to help others is truly inspiring," he said.
Each runner is provided with a personal fundraising page, powered by FirstGiving. Childs' fundraising page is: [firstgiving.com/fundraiser/raymondchilds/team-mr8-boston-marathon-2014]
"The world would be a much better place if there were more people like Martin and the Richard family. With the help of others, we can honor Martin's legacy, spread his message of peace and help the Foundation fulfill its mission," Childs said.
In the days after the bombing, a picture of Martin holding a handmade poster that reads, "No more hurting people – Peace" went global. Martin is viewed as a symbol of peace by many. Martin's view of peace went beyond simply preventing violence. To Martin, peace meant things like togetherness, teamwork, fairness, sportsmanship, inclusion, and the prevention of bullying.
Martin loved learning, sports and the world around him. He participated in the BAA Children's Relay on Marathon weekend for three consecutive years. He was a school peacemaker and recognized at a young age that while we are all different, we are all the same. The way Martin saw the world, anything was possible.
The Martin W. Richard Charitable Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation. For more information, please visit www.teamMR8.org.
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by Cheli English-Figaro, Esq.
The month after Barack Obama was elected President of the United States, I had the opportunity to eavesdrop on the discussion of several middle-class African-American high school students. In truth, I did not intend to eavesdrop as I was actually trying to ignore their chatter in order to get some reading done. But when I heard one young lady assert that "dark skin is back in style now" I had to put my work down and take note.
Skin color is a mine field for African-Americans. It is the proverbial pink elephant in the middle of the room. When I was young, skin color was discussed in either hush tones or not at all in polite company.
I am a brown-skinned African-American female attorney with two Ivy League degrees. So, from that standpoint, Michelle Obama and I have a great deal in common. Mrs. Obama and I were born within a few months of each other so we were in college at about the same time as well. I can't speak for Mrs. Obama, but I can speak for myself and for many of my friends, when I say that being a brown-skinned black woman at an Ivy League university in the 1980's was no bed of roses.
Notwithstanding the brief interludes when Americans were encouraged to appreciate the beauty of Iman, Beverly Johnson and Naomi Campbell, we have all been fed a steady and very healthy diet of "light is right" when it comes to the standard of beauty for African-American women. One only needs to think of the most popular African-American actresses, models, singers and even TV news correspondents to know what I am talking about.
But after maneuvering through the land mines of my youth, sprinkled with generous portions of "you sound light-skinned" and "you are pretty for a dark girl", the issue of skin color took a back seat in my psyche. I met and married my devoted physician husband while still in my mid-20's, who, like Barack Obama, is tan-skinned. We have three lovely children who dodged the "color bullet" and more closely resemble their father (and my mother) than me, as they each, whether easily or by a slim margin, pass the proverbial "brown paper bag" test. The majority of my friends with whom I most frequently talk to and socialize with are happily married African-American women of all complexions and hues. Skin color is a non-issue in my life.
So when I heard my friends' children, who ranged in skin color from light to dark, trying to decide if "dark skin was back in style", I almost fell out of my seat. We haven't come such a long way after all. I wanted to jump into their conversation, but I knew that if I joined in, the discussion would be over. I also knew that my intrusion would seem completely out of line since my own teenager was not even part of the conversation.
Even if we, as the 40-something year-old parents of these teens, have managed to reach adulthood relatively unscathed by societal color consciousness, it is clear that given the way media images now inescapably pervade our lives, our children may not be so lucky.
It is good that our teens are discussing the issue openly. That signals to me that they may be cognizant, at least on some level, of how their attitudes have been influenced by the media. But there is no doubt the media has taught them that if you are a dark-skinned African-American woman, you start out with a major strike against you in the "beauty" category.
Being the spokesperson for a "Brown Women Are Beautiful Too" campaign was likely the last thing on Mrs. Obama's mind when her husband was elected President of the United States. But our children have taken note of her complexion and they are actively trying to digest and reconcile this new information with the previous information life in America has taught them. It is sad, that in 2009, our children have to use their mental energy going through that exercise.
African-Americans need to demand that the full spectrum of our beauty be utilized and promoted in the media. We should rise up and start a campaign of our own that embraces the beauty of African-American women of all shades and hues similar to the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty. That type of campaign is long overdue and is desperately needed to eradicate the last bastion of racism and self-hatred that exists in the psyche of our people. Perhaps the mere presence of Michelle Obama will jumpstart the movement. For the sake of our children, I certainly hope so.
Listen as NPR's Allison Samuels talks with Cheli English-Figaro in "Age-Old Complexion Debate Takes New Turn [1]"
Cheli English-Figaro is a cofounder and President Emerita of Mocha Moms, Inc [2]. She graduated from Yale University and Columbia University School of Law. Prior to leaving full-time employment outside the home, she practiced law in New York and Washington, D.C. She currently works part-time from home. She has been featured in Ebony Magazine, The Washington Post, The Washington Post Magazine, The Prince George's Post, the Washington Afro-American and The Gazette. She has written articles for numerous Mocha Moms, Inc. publications and is a featured writer for the Proctor and Gamble website, HomeMadeSimple.com [3]. She was also a regular guest on National Public Radio's Tell Me More with Michel Martin. Cheli lives in Bowie, MD with her husband and their three children.


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James H. Quigley is former CEO of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and a senior partner in its U.S. member firm. He is also co-author of "As One: Individual Action, Collective Power."
The New York Giants were crowned the Super Bowl champions on Feb. 5, beating out the New England Patriots in a close match-up. But as millions of football fans (including myself) adjust to the end of another epic football season, there's an opportunity for us to look back at this season's greatest wins and strongest team chemistry — applying what we learn to business leadership.[…] Continue Reading »
Bertucci's tries to attract a younger crowd; Friendly's gets friendly with Burger King; and the top foods to snack on while watching the big game.
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- Taco Bell linked to 68 salmonella cases in 10 states
- Bertucci's to woo younger guests with new ad partner
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NFL players, fans and advertisers aren't the only ones who have been gearing up all season for Sunday's Super Bowl. Chain restaurants will need to be on their game this weekend, as an estimated 48 million Americans order takeout during the game and 12 million more watch the annual event at a bar or restaurant, according to the National Restaurant Association.[…] Continue Reading »


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The charge is a misdemeanor under the law. However, jail time is extremely unlikely.
Here is the statute under the Va. Food Act:
§ 3.1-390. (Repealed effective October 1, 2008) Penalties; exceptions as to certain persons
(a) Any person who violates any of the provisions of § 3.1-388 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall on conviction thereof be punished in the manner provided by law for the punishment of misdemeanors. Provided, however, that no wholesale or retail merchant who purchases food or drink in a closed container from a reputable manufacturer shall be found guilty under this section unless such person knowingly violated the provisions of § 3.1-388.
(b) No person shall be subject to the penalties of subsection (a) of this section, for having violated subsections (a) or (c) of § 3.1-388 if he establishes a guaranty or undertaking signed by, and containing the name and address of, the person residing, or having a place of business, or an agent or representative on whom process may be served, in the Commonwealth, from or through whom he received in good faith any food, to the effect that such food is not adulterated or misbranded within the meaning of this article, designating this article.
(c) No publisher, radio-broadcast licensee, or agency or medium for the dissemination of an advertisement, except the manufacturer, packer, distributor, or seller of the article to which a false advertisement relates, shall be liable under this section by reason of the dissemination by him of such false advertisement, unless he has refused, on the request of the Commissioner to furnish the name and post-office address of the manufacturer, packer, distributor, seller or advertising agency, residing in the State who caused him to disseminate such advertisement.
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Under a 1987 agreement with Suffolk County, inspections of BNLs 300-plus buildings began. Two Suffolk County Department of Health Services inspectors were to examine every Laboratory building for compliance with Suffolk County Sanitary Code Articles 6, 7, 10, and 12. The inspectors focused on storage tanks, drum storage areas, air emission points, and connections to the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). On three occasions samples were collected and by December 28, 1988 inspections at approximately 85% of all facilities had been completed. The remaining facilities were to be completed by the of the first quarter of 1989.
Also under the agreement, BNL was to submit plans for construction regulated by Articles 6, 7, 10, and 12 to the County for review. The plans included engineering design drawings for the construction or modification of storage tanks, the upgrading of drum storage areas, and for connections to the STP.


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Gigabyte has been making computer components for several years now. Gigabyte is best known as an excellent motherboard manufacturer in Taiwan with a dedicated following in the United States. Founded in 1986 which is an extremely long time in computer terms (companies like NVIDIA weren't even a gleam in their founders eye back then and Microsoft was a small company that barely was worth $1 billion back then).
Gigabyte has also made numerous video cards based upon various chipsets from various IHVs over the last 10 years. As short as 3 years ago Gigabyte concentrated on NVIDIA video cards, but when ATI began selling chips to AIB manufacturers, Gigabyte switched to ATI cards exclusively for a year or so. Last year, however, Gigabyte started making NVIDIA cards again and now manufactures cards based on both companies' chips. With the recent introduction of MSI cards based on ATI chips, every major AIB manufacturer now employs chips from both ATI and NVIDIA.
NVIDIA first announced the NV35 AKA 5900 Ultra series cards in May of 2003 around E3. Based upon their NV3x architecture, this card brought them to nearly equal their competition (9800 Pro 256MB) in many respects. The card was quickly replaced in October 2003 by the NV38 AKA 5950 Ultra. But there was a deficiency in NVIDIA's lineup that was covered only by the 5700 Ultra. In most situations where it mattered, the 9600XT released to counter the 5700 Ultra outshined it (DX9 games).
NVIDIA has released chips with a mainstream bent that have been wildly successful in previous generations of their cards. In 2001, when they released the GEFORCE 3 Ti500 as the top card, they also released a slower clocked Ti200 which retailed for nearly ½ of the price point of its bigger brother. Many people bought the Ti200 as it was normally overclockable to Ti500 levels. In 2002 NVIDIA released the GEFORCE 4 Ti4200, which again was a down clocked Ti4600 (which was the top dog at the time). NVIDIA decided not to fill the niche of $199 cards this time around with lower clocked GEFORCE FX 5900 Ultra till late in 2003. Enter the 5900XT.


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Shriners spokesman Benny Eggler said hundreds of tickets did not have to be sold, because of the generosity of sponsors.
That means, kids just have to show up to enjoy the show.
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The Temple Theater's doors will open at 10 a.m. The show starts at 11 a.m.
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...all on a bike that was prepared just a week before the event
LAND speed racer Andy Sills has set another world record at Bonneville Salt Flats on a BMW S1000RR.
Sills recorded a flying mile two-way average speed of 204.784mph, setting a new FIM record in the Partially Streamlined Naturally Aspirated 1000cc class.
The bike Sills set the record on was stock just a week before the event.
"Andy and Erin contacted me about a week before the trials and asked if I could provide them with an S1000 RR for Bonneville," said Gary Orr, co-owner and general manager of San Diego BMW Motorcycles. "We've been successfully prepping race bikes for them for the past several years, so we were happy to help them out again." Orr and his mechanics took the production bike and installed a BMW HP Race Powerkit, a LeoVince SBK exhaust pipe, and race body work. In the meantime, Brock's Performance shipped Orr a suspension lowering kit.
Andy Sills and speedfreak partner Erin Hunter are avid high-speed riders with a combined 17 years of landspeed racing competition. Together, they have earned 19 world and national landspeed records with streamliner motorcycles as well as traditional race bikes. They hold a Guinness World Record for the fastest speed on a motorcycle ridden by two people: 181.426mph, set on a 2011 BMW S1000RR, with Sills riding one way and then Hunter riding the return leg.
At the North West 200 this year, Martin Jessop went through the speedtrap at 208mph on his Ducati 1198 race bike.
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Guess me and Madison will keep on pedaling.
looks like the 52 is back in stock
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44T max front chainring
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I don't know anything about Leaders, but this seems like a good deal.
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Springs woman arrested for human trafficking
The Colorado State Patrol says a woman from Colorado Springs was arrested for human trafficking following a 7 month investigation.
Sona An Blair, 54, was arrested on Thursday, December 12, 2013. She was booked into the El Paso County Jail and is facing the following list of charges:
- 18-3-501(1)(a) Trafficking in Adults (F3)
- 18-7-206 Pimping (F3)
- 18-5-309 Money Laundering (F3)
- 18-7-203(1)(b) Pandering (M3)
"I'm very proud of the work that troopers and fellow law enforcement officers have invested in this case," said Colonel Scott Hernandez, Chief of the Colorado State Patrol. "These crimes deal with a dark underworld of deceit and deception that ultimately can cost people their lives."
"Human trafficking is modern-day slavery," said Kumar C. Kibble, special agent in charge of HSI Denver. "HSI actively works with our law enforcement partners to identify and pursue prosecution of human traffickers to the fullest extent of the law."
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We are working with two water sources. One is treated soft water. The other is hard water from a well with a hardness of about 450.
Using the same mix, we have to add 6 to 7 liters more of hard water per cubic meter of concrete to obtain the same workability we get with the lesser amount of soft water. What is the best way to deal with this?
Richard Gaynor replied to this question by explaining the effects of batching and mixing techniques.
If the hard water is drinkable and meets the chemical requirements of ASTM C94 Table 2, and the concrete made with hard and soft water have the same air content, there is a problem in measuring the water, batching the water, or obtaining uniform mixing.
It's possible that if an air entraining admixture is batched with the water, the hard and soft water could react differently with the admixture and affect the concrete air content. Gaynor says he sees this sometimes when an air entraining admixture is batched into wash water, especially if the cement content is relatively low. The solution is to batch the admixture on the sand, not into the water. In lean mixes, extra air reduces the mixing water required to produce the same slump.
If an air entraining admixture is not being used, the cement could be entraining some air, which works to reduce the mixing water content. The other problem could be that the timing of water addition in the batching sequence is different and you are not getting uniformly mixed concrete.
For instance, if the well water is your usual source and the soft water is from an alternate source and is being added after all solids have been batched into the discharge end of the mixer, the batch will not be mixed well. In that case, the first concrete discharged will have a high slump and the last discharged will be dry.
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I began my Microsoft certification journey recently to demonstrate my abilities to the IT industry. I came in contact with a Microsoft Trainer at school who told me about the benefits of certification. It inspired me greatly to get certified before starting my career after finishing school. I didn't felt I had reached the level I needed during school, and it felt like I can do a lot more. I set a couple of certification goals this year:
Step by step, I studied every day for a couple of hours. Next, I had to choose between the 70-410/411/412 exams or the upgrade exam, 70-417. I knew I had little knowledge of Windows Server, but was driven to achieve it. During 90 Days to MCSA, I started studying the book, "Exam Ref 70-417: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows Server 2012." Having read this, I realized I hadn't learned as much as I could because I lacked experience with Server 2008 or Server 2012; and, of course, they expect knowledge about it in the book.
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Besides school, I have been self-employed from the age of 17. I build websites for individuals and businesses and manage a number of SMB (Small and Medium businesses) networks.
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Stay on Historic St. George Street in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida
Nestled in the restful courtyard of City Gate Plaza, the St. George Inn is a boutique Bed and Breakfast hotel offering European-style lodging in the heart of the Nation's Oldest City. The Inn is in the perfect location for exploring St. Augustine's historic sites and discovering the many shops, restaurants, art galleries and entertainment opportunities, all within easy walking distance. Swim, sail, surf and fish at the miles of sandy beaches nearby, or visit World Golf Village, home of the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Choose from our twenty-five exceptional St Augustine, Florida hotel rooms and suites, many with balconies and views of the Intercoastal Waterway, the Castillo de San Marco and the City Gate. Our unique accommodations combine the personal service and friendly ambiance of a bed-and-breakfast with the privacy and elegance found among boutique St. Augustine, FL Hotels.
Insider's Info
Travelers are always looking for memorable and relaxing experiences. Let's discover more through the words of our innkeepers. Many thanks to Irving Kass for sharing his own secrets with BBOnline.com! Why do most travelers stay at your inn?
We have a great location, outstanding staff, and a unique high quality property.
What are you best known for? What makes your inn unique? What do you love most about your inn?
Service and staff. Twenty five hotel rooms and suites decorated residentially, many with semi-private balcony overlooking the Historic District.
If someone has never been to your city, what is the #1 reason to come visit?
Very unique destination. We have been listed by numerous credible lists as a top 10 destination in the world.
What's the best compliment you have ever received about the inn?
"We are so impressed with the staff." This is the fundamental that we strive for daily and receive this compliment daily.
What's the best kept secret about the area?
The restaurants and art.
If a traveler is staying at your inn for 4 nights, what should he/she do in the area?
There are many options. We would first have them do a city tour and then itemize a list of the attractions or activities which would meet their needs. There are over 100 options of things to do. It is important to understand the guest needs and direct them to the appropriate activities to ensure that they have an emotional return on their investment.
Is there anything within walking distance of your inn?
We are located in the heart of the historic district. The walking only street, St George Street., has over 200 stores, attractions, galleries and restaurants.
What is your favorite restaurant/food in the area?
Collage, La Pentola, Raintree, Tasting Room and the Gourmet Hut.
Any good area guides/websites that travelers could reference?
The visitors and convention bureau has an excellent website, floridashistoriccoast.com.
How many rooms does your inn have?
Twenty five rooms and suites. We have six styles of rooms with multiple of each style.
Do you accept pets?
We accept dogs twenty-five pounds and under with a $50 per stay cleaning fee.
Perfect for Weddings in Northeast Florida
Whether you require accommodations for a wedding, family reunion, meeting, team building or group tour, the St. George Inn is the perfect headquarters for your group's visit to St. Augustine. Our Inn's design of three separate buildings around a beautiful courtyard, lends itself to gatherings both large and small. We have five styles of rooms that allow us to create a personalized experience and flexible pricing for any size group.
Our Innkeepers have outstanding experience with meetings, events and weddings, and we are able to handle any and all details you may require. Reserving a block of rooms at the St. George Inn is extremely easy. We will work with you to develop the ideal situation to meet your needs.
Please call us at 888-827-5740 to reserve your group block
How to Find Us
The St. George Inn is conveniently located in the heart of the historic district of St. Augustine. Nestled in the City Gate Plaza on St. George Street, next to the Oldest Wooden School House and City Gate. The Inn is a perfect location for exploring the St. Augustine area.
From the South:
- Travel Northbound on I-95
- Take Exit 311 turning right onto State Road 207 toward St. Augustine for approximately 5.5 miles to US 1
- Go left (North) on US 1 for about 1 mile to Orange Street (Texaco station on the corner)
- Turn right onto Orange Street (through 3 stop signs) to a three story salmon colored building
- Pull over to the curb and put your blinker on
- We will help you unload your luggage, check you into your room, and direct you to parking
From the North:
- Travel Southbound on I-95. Take Exit 318 East (State Road 16)
- Stay on S.R.16 for approximately 6.5 miles to US 1
- Go right on US 1 for about 1.3 miles to Orange Street (after the 2nd traffic light there will be Prosperity Bank and then a Texaco station on the left)
- Turn left onto Orange Street (through 3 stop signs) to a three story salmon colored building
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Manila, Philippines – The Roligon Mega Cockpit's 22nd anniversary 5-cock derby will be held on Feb. 6 and Feb. 9 at Quirino Ave., Barangay Tambo, Parañaque.
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Not bad, not bad at all.
Many of us used RobA's tutorial as a starting point and went on from there. I don't think that the rivers are to thick, it really depends on the scale of the map, or maybe they are just 'honking big' rivers!
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For millions of women one of the tell tale signs of menopause comes at night. Night sweats leaves many women wringing wet and sleepless. Those are the very symptoms that prompted a California woman to design a new line of sleep wear.
A 48-year-old California woman and her doctor thought of an idea for women who have hot flashes and hate waking up in the middle of the night. They thought of using athletic wear to make sleep wear. So the duo created Coolz's, the first sleep wear designed to tackle night sweats for menopausal women.
It's great for women who not just suffer from hot flashes but also women who live in humid climates, women who are pregnant, and for women who just get hot at night.
Coolz's comes in a variety of styles and sizes. For more about the design of the sleep wear or to look at the styles online go to www.coolz.com
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Free Gtasks app (Gtasks 1.3.1 or above version) is required to install this key. With this key, you will not be bothered by ads and enjoy premium features.
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Worth the investment I find that many tasks software packages are beginning to charge subscription fees. This is insane. For what it is, this program is ideal because it syncs with Google and not some odd, proprietary site full of bugs.
Keeps my to do lists on all of my devices in sync With the Android devices, an iPad, three tablet PCs and a media centre PC, I'd go crazy without this Gtasks widget. Value for money even if you only want the features in the free version. Great app.
Remove nagware from gtasks Love gtasks but has started nagging me to try 'tick tick' (another app) even though I have premium key to remove ads. Should be option to disable all ads even from developer... Edit: Have now seen your response to others on this, and 'ad' has disappeared now. Suggest you present this in a different way in future to avoid confusion.
No more updates As far as I can see, this product has been abandoned, there hasn't been an update in nearly 18 months and the developers website link basically takes you to a place where they talk about ticktick, their new product. I really think developers should stop taking money when they are no longer working on the product.
Not happy about integrated ad Ad for subscription Tick Tock locked into menu. What did I pay for? Please remove.
Waiting... Simple, fast widgets. User interface works well for me. Repeating tasks have always been a problem and they still are. I've lost a bunch of repeating tasks over the least couple of weeks. These are tasks that I checked as completed and yet they don't show up on desktop google calendar at all (complete or incomplete). There is no way to see which completed tasks have been completed and are awaiting a repeat. Bug: complete a repeating task early and it will not sequence to repeat.


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Registration is now open for AAUP 2016, June 16–18, at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. Special commuter, non-profit, and library rates are available, as well as member press discounts.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2016 AAUP Residency Program. Applications are due on May 27, 2016 and applicants will be notified whether or not they receive the grant by July 12, 2016.
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The 2016 Book, Jacket, & Journal Show is among its debut at AAUP 2016. See the full list of selected entries and learn more about the debut in Philadelphia.
Formally established in 1937, AAUP promotes the work and influence of university presses, provides cooperative marketing opportunities, and helps its 130+ member presses fulfill their common commitments to scholarship, the academy, and society. AAUP members are active across many scholarly disciplines, including the humanities, the arts, and sciences, and are innovators in the world of electronic publishing.
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Race Relations in the United States
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Public Vows: A History of Marriage and the Nation
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Net Worth: $14.6 billionTwenty-eight years after founding Dell from his college dorm room, Michael Dell finds his computer company at a crossroads. The Texas-born mogul is intent on transforming the struggling PC maker (stock has stumbled more than a third from its March high this year) into a storage, server and software business. His fortune is down $400 million since August 2011.
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I made a handmade test. From a remote host I telnet my zimbra on 25 and after this sequence:
helo ....
mail from...
rcpt to...
zimbra accepted my email. From the admin console I can see this email (I paused it) and here is the screenshot (it's in italian). Obviously my domain is not super.com or poor.com but it is ciavatta.hopto.org (a no-ip.com test domain, created for this zimbra evaluation).
Now, I'm running ubuntu (ubuntu-8.04.3-server-i386.iso) and zimbra CS (zcs-5.0.18_GA_3011.UBUNTU8.20090708092550.tgz). I don't think I have changed something in zimbra configuration. But, as I'm human and not perfect, maybe this is my mistake. Can you guys please help me locating my conf mistake ? I'll post here all of my configuration files, just say what.
Thanks in advance,
I think postfix is configured to trust the local network, so it wont matter what domain you say you are if you have physical access.
When you did the open relay test did it say that relaying was denied or not? When you did your test above, what errors for that message did you see in the log files ? When you did your 'handmade' test did you send an email to an external domain, was the test done from an IP address on your LAN? Without details of your domain name and server IP it's impossible for us to verify what your saying (or trying to do) is correct.
As mentioned earlier, by default Zimbra will not act as an open relay. By default, for any user on the LAN IP (Trusted Networks) Zimbra will relay mail to anywhere (that's normal). Without details it's impossible to tell if you have a problem or if you are misunderstanding what's happening.
Go to this page: Open Relay Test enter the IP address of your mail server and look at the results. They should almost all say £Relay access denied" and the others should tell you what restrictions there are on your server. Let us know what happens with that test.
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I too almost jumped out of my skin when I noticed this email sending behavior!! It was then that I recalled seeing the "trusted networks" configuration in the web interface and thought "oh... maybe it's that" then I went to another box on an outside IP address and used telnet to attempt to send email through my Zimbra box. It failed. *WHEW!*
Now, for those who are worried, I would recommend removing the trusted network or at least limiting that network to having a network of /32 (hostmask 255.255.255.255). In this way you would eliminate all but localhost and your local host's IP address. I haven't tested this though...
Presently, I am trying to work through SMTP AUTH issues. What I would like is for all SMTP to come through encrypted and that SMTP AUTH be encrypted. I'm sure it can be done and I'm sure the information is in here or out there somewhere.
My take on this is the client and server make an SSL connection at which point all communication is encrypted, including the authentication. However, if the authentication takes place before an SSL connection is made then the login would be unencrypted. I believe the former is the case and and that is why when you specify no plain text authentication it works when the SSL connection only is specified.
If my take on this is wrong then I would appreciate someone correcting me.
If you specify using encrypted authentication in , say, Outlook Express, the login fails because OE chokes at the AUTH command. IMHO.
plain text authentication. So if the SSL connection is not made, the auth appears as plain text and is not accepted. This is how the SSL connection is enforced. Plus the port is not the issue. An SSL connection can be made using port 25 as long as the server and client support it. It is the hand shake between the two computers that determines whether the connection is SSL.
So by setting Zimbra to not accept plain text authentication, the encryption must take place before the credentials are sent across the wire.
In the Admin UI.
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Soak corn husks in hot water at least 30 min. or up to 24 hours. Let any leftover soaked corn husks dry out, then store in cool dry place for another use.
Drop 1/2 tsp. of masa dough into glass of water. If dough floats to surface, it is beaten to the right consistency.
If you don't have a tamalera, stand tamales in a steamer basket in large saucepan or saucepot filled one-fourth full with water. (Make sure tamales are not in the water.) Bring water to boil; cover. Steam 1 hour or until fillings pull away from husks, adding more water to saucepan as needed.
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I made this recipe exactly as directed and the tamales never firmed up. I checked them every 15 minutes after an hour, steaming them for an additional hour, and they remained mush as when I spooned them into the husk. I tasted one before throwing the lot out and the flavor was good, but nobody wanted to eat mush for dinner. This was a waste of time, energy and money. On to the next tamale recipe!
Estos tamales estan deliciosos y originales


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