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Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending October 27, 2012
Unlike the September FOMC meeting, this week's FOMC meeting was uneventful. All of the new actions announced in September were continued including QE3 and the guidance for rates to remain near zero through mid 2015. In summary, it's probably going to take at least a few more years before we see higher deposit rates. It could come quicker with a new Fed Chairman, and we will likely see a new chairman when Bernanke's term ends in January 2014. However, as I described in this post, the next Fed chairman could be more of an inflation dove than Bernanke.
A strengthening economy will eventually lead to higher deposit rates. Unfortunately, the economic news continues to point to only slow growth. From CR's summary for the week, "this was the fourth week in a row with somewhat better than expected data, and this suggests a little pickup in economic activity."
Treasury yields ended the week with little change from the previous week. The summary of Treasury yield changes over the last week and the expectation of future Fed funds rates are shown below. Numbers are based on Yahoo bond rate data and the CME Group FedWatch.
Treasury Yields:
- 6-month: 0.13% up from 0.12% last week
- 2--year: 0.29% no change from last week
- 5--year: 0.76% up from 0.74% last week
- 10-year: 1.75% down from 1.76% last week
- 30-year: 2.91% down from 2.93% last week
Fed funds futures' probability of rate hike by:
- Sep 2014: 41% down from 46% last week
- Jan 2015: 62% down from 65% last week
There was just one bank failure this Friday, but it was a rare bank closure in which the FDIC wasn't able to find a buyer. The total number of bank failures for the year is now up to 47.
Savings & Checking Account Rates
There were no rate changes for the top nationally available savings and money market accounts that I monitor in this weekly post.
The top non-promo rate that's available to new customers continues to be the Y.E.S Money Market Account at Connexus Credit Union. This is a tiered-rate account that has a top yield of 1.15% APY for balances of at least $100K. It also requires an active checking account (which can be the reward checking account).
Second place goes to 6 banks which are all offering a 1.05% APY. It's hard to say which has the best chance to remain a rate leader over the long term. One year ago, UFB Direct, Incredible Bank and MyBankingDirect were on top. However, it was UFB Direct's savings account that was on top. That savings account now has a rate of 0.80%. UFB Direct didn't launch its money market account until last May.
Reward Checking Accounts
After 6 weeks with no rate or balance cap cuts in my list of nationally available reward checking accounts, the streak has ended. BankFirst Financial Services slashed the yield of its reward checking account (Kasasa Cash) from 2.00% to 1.50%. The balance cap of $50K remains the same. The 2.00% APY for balances up to $50K had been an excellent deal. As history has shown, few banks or credit unions have been able to maintain top rates with a $50K balance cap.
We don't have many 2% reward checking accounts left on my list. There's now only 7, and only 2 have balance caps of $25K. The other 5 have balance caps that range from $5K to $20K. For the 2 with a $25K balance cap, both are credit unions. ABCO Federal Credit Union still has the best deal with a 2.52% APY. The other one is Provident Credit Union which has a 2.01% APY.
To find the highest reward checking rates and balance caps in your state or nationwide, please refer to our reward checking rate table. If you're new to these tables, my rate table guide should be useful. If you're new to reward checking, please refer to my blog post, 10 Common Traits of High-Yield Reward Checking.
Rate Hikes:
- None
Rate/Balance Cap Cuts:
- BankFirst Financial Services reward checking - 1.50% (0-$50K) 0.25% ($50K+) [was 2.00% (0-$50K) 0.50% ($50K+)]
Certificate of Deposit Rates
My recap of CD rate changes and the list of CD deals will now be in my survey of the best CD rates. This recap will now focus on banking news of the week and liquid accounts.
Recap for the Week - Links to This Week's PostsBanking News/Resources
- NOVA Bank in Pennsylvania Fails Without a Buyer
- FOMC Meeting: Fed Stays the Course
- Wells Fargo's Free Credit Score Promo & Other Free Credit Score Options
- 3 Best Places to Find Free Checking Accounts
- What Seniors Should Know About the Fiscal Cliff
- Survey of the Best CD Rates for October 26, 2012
- Ally Bank Changes Deposit Agreement Covering CD Early Withdrawals
- Top Long-Term CD Rates at Stanford FCU in CA - Easy Membership
- No new posts this week
- Mid-Term CD Rate Special at Generations FCU in San Antonio, Texas
- Top 18-Month CD Rate at Libertad Bank - Texas Only
- Money Market & CD Specials at Green Bank in Texas - Local Only
Checking/Savings/Money Market Accounts:
- Best Savings Account Rates (Nationwide & by State)
- Best Money Market Rates (Nationwide & by State)
- Best Checking Account Rates (Nationwide & by State)
- Noteworthy Accounts Available Nationwide:
- EverBank - 1.25% MMA/Checking (6mo intro rate) 0.76% ongoing rate, account review
- TIAA Direct - 1.25% MMA/Savings (not accepting new customers) account review
- Connexus Credit Union - 1.15% ($100K) 1.00% ($50K) 0.75% ($20K) active chk required
- Sallie Mae Bank - 1.05% MMA account review
- Union Federal Savings Bank - 1.05% MMA (min $2.5K) account review
- MyBankingDirect - 1.05% (min $5K)
- CIT Bank - 1.05% ($25K) 0.90% ($0) Savings, account review
- Incredible Bank - 1.05% MMA ($2.5K min) account review
- UFB Direct (BofI Federal) - 1.05% MMA account review
- Salem Five Direct - 1.00% savings, for new customers only (0.75% for existing customers)
- Redneck Bank - 1.00% MMA (up to $35K) 0.50% (over $35K)
- AmericaNet Bank - 1.00% MMA (up to $35K) 0.50% (over $35K)
- Evantage Bank - 1.00% MMA (up to $35K) 0.50% (over $35K) account review
- Acacia Federal - 1.00% MMA (min $25K), account review
- Acacia Federal - 1.00% Metro Checking, account review
- Barclays - 1.00% Savings account review
- SmartyPig - 1.00% ($50K max), account review
- ableBanking - 0.96% MMA (min $1K)
- Ally Bank - 0.95% MMA/savings
- SFGI Direct - 0.91% account review
- AloStar Bank of Commerce - 0.91% ($50K) 0.50% ($0) MMA
- Sallie Mae Bank - 0.90% Savings account review
- American Express Bank - 0.90%, account review
- Incredible Bank - 0.88% Checking ($1K min) account review
- One United Bank - 0.85% ($100K) 0.80% ($1K) E-Money Market
- Colorado Federal Savings Bank - 0.85% ($2.5K min) account review
- ING Direct - 0.85% ($100K) 0.80% ($50K) Electric Orange Checking
- Clear Sky Accounts - 0.80% (max $250K) account review
- UFB Direct (BofI Federal) - 0.80% Savings account review
- Discover Bank - 0.80% Savings (min $500) account review
- Alliant Credit Union - 0.80% (min $100) Savings [falls to 0.80% June 1st] account review
- Nationwide Bank - 0.76% MMA (min $1K)
- Alliant Credit Union - 0.75% Checking (req's elec. dep & e-stmts) [falls to 0.75% June 1st] account review
- ING Direct - 0.75% Orange Savings
Reward Checking Accounts:
- Best Reward Checking Account Rates for a $10,000 Balance - Nationally Available
- Best Reward Checking Account Rates for a $25,000 Balance - Nationally Available
- Noteworthy Accounts Available Nationwide:
- Consumers Credit Union - 3.09% (up to $5K) 0.20% ($5K-$25K) 0.10% ($25K+)
- Lake Michigan Credit Union - 3.00% (up to $15K) 0.00% ($15K+)
- First Tech Federal Credit Union - 2.57% (up to $10K) 0.21% ($10K+)
- ABCO Federal Credit Union - 2.52% (up to $25K) 0.50% ($25K+)
- Capital Educators Federal Credit Union - 2.50% (up to $10K) 0.20% ($10K+)
- Provident Credit Union - 2.01% (up to $25K) 0.16% ($25K+)
- INOVA Federal Credit Union - 2.00% (up to $20K) 0.15% ($20K+)
- Connexus Credit Union - 1.75% (up to $25K) 0.50% ($25K+) Xtraordinary Checking
- Community Bank of Raymore - 1.75% (up to $10K) 0.50% ($10K+)
- Community Bank of Pleasant Hill - 1.75% (up to $10K) 0.50% ($10K+)
- Pacific Resource Credit Union - 1.75% (up to $15K) 0.50% ($15K+)
- Heritage Bank - 1.71% (up to $25K) 0.10% ($25K+)
- First New England Federal Credit Union - 1.52% (up to $15K) 0.10% ($15K+) (extra 1% w/relationship)
- Bank of Blue Valley - 1.50% (up to $15K) 0.20% ($15K+), $1K/month debit card req (account review)
- Legence Bank - 1.50% (up to $25K) 0.25% ($25K+)
- BankFirst Financial Services - 1.50% (up to $50K) 0.25% ($50K+)
- Avidia Bank - 1.36% (up to $25K) 0.05% ($25K+)
- West Texas National Bank - 1.26% (up to $25K) 0.25% ($25K+)
- Bank of Internet USA - 1.25% (all balances)
- North Country Savings Bank - 1.15% (up to $25K) 0.75% ($25K+)
- State Bank of Toledo - 1.00% (up to $25K) 0.15% ($25K+)
Certificates of Deposit:
- Best CD Rates (Nationwide & by State)
- Best IRA CD Rates (Nationwide & by State)
- Survey of the Best CD Rates for October 26, 2012 (Nationwide & Local)
Various Deposit Account Deals
- Bank Promotions
- Best IRA CD rates, local and nationwide deals
- Latest CD and Savings Account Deals with No Major Deposit Limitiations
Bank Account Alternatives - NOT FDIC Insured
- Ally Financial Demand Notes - 1.75%, Ally Demand Notes review
- Duke Energy PremierNotes - 1.50% rate for $50K+, Duke Energy PremierNotes review
- Ford Interest Advantage - 1.10% rate for $50k+, Ford Interest Advantage review
- GE Interest Plus - 1.10% rate for $50k+
- Vanguard Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund - 0.07% 7-day yield
- Vanguard Prime Money Market Fund - 0.03% 7-day yield
- Fidelity Money Market Fund - 0.01% 7-day yield (reviews on Fatwallet)
- Fidelity Municipal Money Market Fund - 0.01% 7-day yield
- TIAA-CREF Money Market Fund - 0.00% 7-day yield
- PayPal Money Market Fund has ended effective 7/29/11
- FW Thread on Treasury Bills
- Series I Savings Bond Purchases from May thru Oct 2012, I Bond Article, I Bonds as CD Alternatives


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The Ireland international will be staying with high-flying West Brom, insists the manager, who is adamant that any bid made for the forward will be given short shrift
The 25-year-old has scored four Premier League goals this season to help propel the Baggies to the Champions League qualification places.
But, speaking to the press, Clarke warned any potential suitors: "Clubs can want to buy Shane, they can come if they want — and the answer is 'no'.
He added, "I am not going to hype up other clubs and who they should be bidding for but Shane is our player and he's not going anywhere.
Long has had some injury troubles, however, but Clarke is optimistic that his striker will be up to the challenge of three games in a week against Sunderland, Swansea City and Stoke City.
"He has got tight hamstrings and we will look after him and make sure he it doesn't become a tear which will keep him out for eight weeks," the Baggies boss continued. "If Shane has to play 90 minutes he can play 90 minutes, no problem."
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I'm in New York City for big InDesign Conference. It's great to connect with all my InDesign pundit friends here in the Big Apple. The conference binder keeps getting thicker, and the hundreds of attendees will leave with a lot of information that will help them get the most out of InDesign CS3.
The speaker roster is most excellent, and, in addition to being very knowledgeable and engaging, most of them are also very, very nice people. If you're not here, you're missing out. Branislav Milic, the EU's official InDesign Grand Master, theorist, and combat trainer has come all the way from Belgium to be here. Claudia McCue traveled from deepest, darkest Lawrenceville, GA. Scott Citron and Sandee Cohen took taxis from their fashionable New York apartments.
Of course, Russell Viers will be missed here in NY. A day without Russell is like a day without fiber. Do check out his interview with Rufus Deuchler on YabbAdobeDo.
Yesterday Anne-Marie Concepción and Sandee Cohen delivered excellent introductory sessions on InCopy and InDesign respectively (check out these fabulous cellphone action photos):
Today David Blatner and I open the conference with a keynote that will cover some of the high points in the new InDesign CS3 release. 45 minutes is, of course, an utterly inadquate amount of time to do justice to the new release, and the situation will be exacerbated by David's constant, pointless interruptions. It should be fun.


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Bethesda has released some new footage from Arkane Studios' upcoming first-person shooter, Dishonored. Titled 'Daring Escapes,' the clip covers three of the more supernatural methods that players have to escape pursuing enemies: Blink, Bend Time, and Possession.
Dishonored is set to be released for PC, 360, and PS3.
Dishonored, the first person action game from Arkane studios, casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. Creatively eliminate your targets with the flexible combat system as you combine supernatural abilities with weapons and gadgets at your disposal. Pursue your targets under the cover of darkness or ruthlessly attack them head on with weapons drawn. The outcome of each mission plays out based on the choices you make.
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From Jennifer's Sheer Dior to Kylie's Tight Grey Dress, Here are the Top 10 Looks of the Week
We really wanted to put all of of Jennifer Lawrence's Hunger Games: Catching Fire looks in this week's Top 10 gallery, but in the interest of fairness we just went with one: her gorgeous, sheer Dior gown from the film's Los Angeles premiere.
Jennifer, who continues to win our hearts with her generous spirit and refreshing candor, rocked her new pixie cut with a series of fashionable outfits as she promoted the film, which opened in theaters yesterday.
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Margarita Sierra was a female celebrity.
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Napalm Death Unveil 'Analysis Paralysis' Video
British grindcore innovators Napalm Death have just released a new music video for the track 'Analysis Paralysis' from their latest album, 'Utilitarian.' The video depicts a strange and demented variety of scenes, which will be sure to leave the viewer captivated and bewildered.
'Utilitarian,' which was released yesterday (Feb. 28), contains a ton of new Napalm tracks, including the three-minute and twenty-five-second 'Analysis Paralysis.' Shot by Napalm Death guitarist Mitch Harris, the video is a real trip. It depicts strange footage of the band in a basement dungeon being chained and suffocated along with shots of vocalist Mark "Barney" Greenway, whom we recently interviewed, in front of some very trippy scenes.
The video is a claustrophobic and uncomfortable experience, which complements the sound of 'Analysis Paralysis' in a strangely intriguing way. The feeling one gets when watching this video is difficult to explain, but it will resonate very deeply with some and bounce off of others due to its somewhat amateur production values, which is important in creating the odd the feel of the video.
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There is a compelling case for a concerted, government-led approach to the development of industry policy priorities, including support for the building of management and innovation capability in the manufacturing sector, Professor Roy Green and Professor Göran Roos say in Australia's Manufacturing Future, a discussion paper prepared for the Labor Government's Manufacturing Taskforce.
"Left to the market, it is highly unlikely that such capability will be developed in the areas and to the extent that is required," they say. "Building innovation capability and performance must be a central 'delivery mechanism' by which Australia's industry policy framework contributes to the development of a dynamic, knowledge-based manufacturing sector."
Consideration should also be given to the more comprehensive and more agile delivery of development and support services to manufacturing, building on the success of Enterprise Connect. "This is the 'industry activist' model most commonly adopted overseas, including by Enterprise Ireland and Finland's Tekes," the report says.
In addition, given the poor standard of management capability and performance in many manufacturing firms, the opportunity should be taken to develop a new program around the 'workplace of the future', it says. "This may be part of a government agency … or, perhaps more viably in the long term, an independent program with a strong stakeholder input and a mission to improve management performance and employee engagement."
In addition, international experience shows that "cluster" activity is a powerful attraction to foreign direct investment in manufacturing and incorporation of firms into global supply chains, the report notes. There has been some work in this area "but, again, connectivity and scale are lacking in these programs due to limited resources", it says.
"There are also significant program gaps, such as targeted support for the integration of firms and clusters into global supply chains as well as domestic ones. Other countries have made this a policy priority, particularly for manufacturing SMEs." They have also made much more use of their professional expatriate communities, it says.
"It is critical that our manufacturing SMEs have realistic opportunities to become part of integrated global production systems, either on their own account or in collaboration with multinational companies, with cost-effective program support," the report says.
As for engagement with research institutions, Australia rates poorly in international comparative studies not just on collaboration between firms in networks and clusters but also with research and education institutions, the report says. Schemes to encourage greater collaboration between business and academia should have a higher priority for public funding and matched funding from industry, it says.
Finally, there is an important role for public procurement as part of industry policy. "A country that has used its public purchasing power most comprehensively – arguably as its key instrument of industry policy – is the US, with targeted but now largely non-discriminatory policies at federal and state levels … There is no reason why such policies should not be implemented on a significant scale in Australia, without breaching World Treaty Organisation obligations," the report says.
The case for a concerted approach to the development of industry policy priorities, their implementation, and particularly to building management and innovation capability in our manufacturing firms, organisations and networks, is compelling, the authors conclude.
Left to the market, it is highly unlikely that such capability will be developed in the areas and to the extent that is required.
"Building innovation capability and performance must be a central 'delivery mechanism' by which Australia's industry policy framework contributes to the development of a dynamic, knowledge-based manufacturing sector."
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JERUSALEM (Aug. 27)
Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Yitzhak Shamir warned that attacks against Israeli civilians such as the two which took place in Jenin and Tulkarem last weekend will have serious consequences for the non-Jewish population.
Addressing a gathering in Ashkelon last Sunday, Shamir said that if innocent Jews are endangered, innocent Arabs must suffer. "We must not allow a situation to occur in Tulkarem or Jenin, or anywhere else, in which, when a Jew is killed, life goes on as usual, as if nothing had happened," Shamir declared.
Andre Aloush, 40, of Netanya was shot and killed in Tulkarem, some 15 miles west of Nablus, last Saturday. Several hours later, Uri Ovad of Tiberias was seriously wounded after being shot in the back at very close range in Jenin, some 20 miles north of Nablus. The assailants escaped.
A curfew immediately imposed on the two cities continued this week as security fources stepped up efforts to apprehend the assailants. The curfew was lifted in the two cities for several hours to allow residents to purchase food supplies. Security forces said the curfew would continue as long as it was necessary for the purpose of the investigation.
Mayor Hilmi Handoun of Tulkarem condemned the weekend murder in a rare statement from a West Bank leader. The statement was placed in the context of the large-scale interest among Tulkarem merchants to continue commercial relations with the neighboring Jewish towns.
Shamir, meanwhile, said terrorism was a threat to Israel's existence, and had to be dealt with as such. He added that terrorist organizations were forced to resort to methods such as those used in Jenin and Tulkarem because their bases in Lebanon were destroyed, and because they were unable to conduct large-scale attacks.
Shamir also cited the renewed presence of Palestinian terrorist bases in Jordan as a reason for the increase in terrorist attacks on Jews in the West Bank and Israel. Minister Mordechai Gur (Labor) also discussed the presence of these bases in Jordan at the weekly Cabinet session last Sunday.
Gur was more cautious in his assessment of how to handle the presence of the terrorist bases in Jordan. "Once we are convinced of that, we shall start deliberations of how to act," Gur told reporters. He said in the meantime, "we are quite hesitant" about specific action "because we do not want to cause any damage to the peace process."


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Remodeling and demolition contractors, building owners and managers, safety and health professionals, building inspectors, maintenance personnel, or anyone who may have the responsibility of identifying and mediating indoor air quality issues.
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Jason Clarke has been scoring some great jobs recently, and his luck doesn't seem to be changing, as he's just been cast in Kathryn Bigelow's untitled drama thriller about the hunt for Osama Bin Laden.
Clarke – who will also be seen in The Wettest County In The World and Baz Luhrmann's take on The Great Gatsby – is playing a terrorist-tracking specialist.
From the sounds of it, Bigelow is looking to put together an amazing ensemble. Among those on her wish list are Tom Hardy, Jennifer Ehle, Idris Elba, Rooney Mara and Midnight In Paris' Nina Arianda. Given that they're all in demand, there's a chance we might only see a few of those actually join the film. But with Bigelow's standing after The Hurt Locker, we figure several would shift schedules around for the chance to work with her. Oh, and talking of the Oscar-winning bomb drama, Locker's Guy Pearce is also being considered. Fingers crossed, folks, fingers crossed.
Mark Boal has once again written the script, which of course had to be tweaked following Bin Laden's death. Bigelow wants to kick off shooting early next year.


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Daryl Hall and John Oates, otherwise known as Hall & Oates, are going to give their fans something they've probably wanted for years: a big Hall & Oates summer tour this May, reports Rolling Stone. However, Hall & Oates won't be alone for the entire duration of the tour. On September 14, the rock duo will be joined by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, in Phoenix.
Hall & Oates (@halloates), @sharonjones & @The_DapKings, @Tromboneshorty coming to Tampa's @LIVETAMPA on 5/21: https://t.co/mWRIcLueMf
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Daryl Hall & John Oates got the help of some close friends to deliver the news. Soft-rock group the Blue Jean Committee, which consists of Saturday Night Live alum Bill Hader and Fred Armisen, announced the Hall & Oates summer tour in a special, humorous video and talked about their history touring with the Philadelphia band, as well.
Watch The Blue Jean Committee's special video announcement of the Hall & Oates Summer 2016 Tour!
Tickets go… https://t.co/QKXHHElxBh
— Hall & Oates (@halloates) February 9, 2016
"What do you think of when you think of the Seventies? When you think of beautiful harmonies, you think of a duo who sing together to make hit songs. You think of the Blue Jean Committee and that's who we are," Armisen, as Gene Allen, says to the camera.
Hader's Clark Honus adds, "Who you think of fifth, or maybe eighth, is Daryl Hall and John Oates. You know who used to open for us? Who we used to kick around? Daryl Hall and John Oates!"
Allen and Honus go on to talk a bit of trash about Hall & Oates while also claiming that Daryl and John left them behind.
"The minute they hit it big, they just left us in the dust," Honus says. "They don't really talk to us anymore. That was a real Philly thing to do."
Tickets for the Hall & Oates summer tour go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 12, at livenation.com. Anybody who has a Live Nation mobile app will have access to a password-free pre-sale that will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 10.
Ooh yeah! @halloates are coming to #COTA w/ @sharonjones & @Tromboneshorty on 5/17. https://t.co/8N8fKEF9Lt pic.twitter.com/atQQX0GZFh
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Hall & Oates are the second biggest best-selling duo of all time, with an estimated 40 million records sold throughout their careers. The duo have 18 albums together and are most well-known for hits like "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)," "Maneater," "Kiss on My List," "Private Eyes," "Rich Girl," "Out of Touch," and "You Make My Dreams." Both Daryl Hall and John Oates were born in Philadelphia in the 1940s, and they first met one another at the Adelphi Ballroom in Philadelphia in 1967. They were each in their own band at the time – Hall with The Temptones and Oates with The Masters. Gunfire between two rival gangs at the Adelphi Ballroom broke out, and while running away, Hall and Oates both made it to the same service elevator. On top of that, they were both students at Philadelphia's Temple University. Ever since then, the two have been close.
Whole Oats was the name of their debut album, in 1972 on Atlantic Records, with their most recent project being a Christmas album, Home for Christmas, in 2006.
Hall & Oates Tour Dates
May 13 – Dallas, TX @ Gexa Energy Pavilion
May 15 – Houston, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
May 17 – Austin, TX @ Austin360 Amphitheater
May 19 – Atlanta, GA @ Lakewood Amphitheatre
May 21 – Tampa, FL @ MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
May 24 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
May 26 – Washington, DC @ Jiffy Lube Live
July 10 – Philadelphia, PA @ BB&T Pavilion
July 12 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
July 14 – Bangor, ME @ Darling's Waterfront Pavilion
July 16 – Boston, MA @ Xfinity Center
July 18 – Detroit, MI @ DTE Energy Music Theatre
July 20 – Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
July 22 – Chicago, IL @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
July 24 – Indianapolis, IN @ Klipsch Music Center
September 9 – Seattle, WA @ White River Amphitheatre
September 12 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
September 14 – Phoenix, AZ @ Ak-Chin Pavilion
September 18 – Concord, CA @ Concord Pavilion
September 20 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl
September 23 – Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
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Sinai abduction: Egypt President Morsi rules out talks
The Egyptian president has ruled out negotiating with the abductors of seven members of the security forces seized last week in the Sinai peninsula.
In a statement, Mohammed Morsi said there was "no room for dialogue with the criminals".
He was speaking after a video emerged apparently showing the three police officers and four soldiers pleading for their release.
The kidnappers are said to be demanding the release of political detainees.
Mr Morsi's statement came after a meeting with senior politicians on Sunday.
The president wrote on his Twitter feed that "all options are on the table" to free the hostages and that the government in Cairo would "not succumb to blackmail".
The seven men were captured while travelling in minibuses in northern Sinai, east of the city of El Arish.
While the identity of their captors is unclear, the BBC's Shaimaa Khalil in Cairo says reports suggest they are jihadist militants.
State media said earlier that local Bedouin tribal leaders had been asked to act as mediators.
In the unverified video posted online on Sunday, seven blind-folded men are seen with their hands on their heads. One appeals to President Morsi to rescue them, by securing their freedom through the release of political detainees from Sinai.
The abductions have prompted angry police to shut down border crossings with Gaza and Israel until the hostages are released.
The peninsula has become increasingly lawless since President Hosni Mubarak was ousted in 2011.
There have been several incidents in which Western tourists and other foreigners have been kidnapped.
Correspondents say they are usually released fairly quickly, but some migrants from poorer regions seeking a better life in the West have been seized and brutally mistreated by people traffickers.
Islamist militants in northern Sinai have used the lack of central authority to carry out attacks across the border into Israel.
Egyptian Bedouins have also used hostage-taking to press for the release of jailed tribesmen they say have been sentenced unfairly on charges ranging from terrorism to drug dealing.


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Scotty and Lauren – Best Night Yet on 'American Idol' [VIDEOS]
The Top 6 on American Idol took on songs from Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Carol King. Scotty McCreery bounced back in a big way from last week "safe" performance. He was told by the judges to step up his game and go outside the box. And that's just what he did with "You've Got a Friend." It was his best performance on the show yet. And I'm sure the girls melted as he poured out his heart and voice on stage.
Country Gal Lauren Alaina also stepped things up this week. She pushed her voice to hit notes she's never hit before. And Miley Cyrus stopped by for a surprise visit and to provide some inspiration before Alaina sang "Where You Lead, I Will Follow."
Despite Scotty and Lauren doing better than they've ever done, James Durbin was the man of the night with his rock version of "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow." Randy Jackson predicted Durbin winning the whole competition.
James may or may not win, but he definately won' t be going anywhere tonight. Neither will Scotty or Lauren. I think it's the end of the road for Jacob Lusk. What do you think? Who is going home? Idol runner up Crystal Bowerstock will return to the stage and one more will be sent home tonight at 8 on FOX. If you miss it, tune us in tomorrow morning at 8:10 for your Idol update.


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World class artworks could boost the district's tourist economy, say consultants.
Maldon District Council appointed Ingham Pinnock Associates in January to look into ways of regenerating the Dengie Peninsula.
The firm's suggestions include a "world class art installation" on Wallasea that can be seen from Burnham, and another piece of art in Burnham providing information about the artwork on Wallasea and details on how to get to the island.
It said a competition to choose the design could attract international artists and architects such as Antony Gormley, creator of the Angel of the North, and Thomas Heatherwick, who made the Olympic Cauldron for the Olympic flame at the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.
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How Milwaukee Saved its Public Museum
Leaders public and private gambled on giving the county's failing museum a second chance. How their efforts breathed new life into the old institution.
In 2005 a county committee
convened to control the crisis at the Milwaukee Public Museum. A rogue
chief financial officer had been covering up the museum's snowballing
debt by raiding the museum's endowment, while a negligent board
remained unaware that the institution was being run into the ground.
With public confidence shaken and the museum bleeding money, the county
weighed every option. Many suggested bankruptcy. Some argued for fully
privatizing the public museum; others weighed selling some of its
collection for quick cash. Always on the table was an even more
humiliating option: closing the museum completely.
"No one wanted to see the museum fail, but it was something that we needed to consider," says Gerry Broderick, a Milwaukee County supervisor involved in those tense discussions. "There was this question of throwing good money after bad."
In the years since the crisis broke at
the Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM), the country has seen countless
variations of the same story, with institutions crumbling because of
their own poor management. Many of these stories don't have happy
endings, but this one does. The county rallied around its museum,
pulling it out of its tailspin.
"Everyone chipped in, from county government to private philanthropists to banks," says Dan Finley, who took over as MPM's president during the 2005 fallout. "Frankly, you can take the lessons that we learned turning this museum around and apply them to the national scene."
Tough Decisions
A longtime Waukesha County executive with no background in academia, Finley was an unlikely choice for the position. When he told his wife he was considering applying for the job, she laughed at him and asked, "What do you know about museums?" But his confidence that he could fix the broken museum quickly won over acting CEO John Schlifske, who aggressively endorsed Finley for the job.
"When I arrived at the museum it didn't need an
anthropologist, or a botanist," Finley says. "What it needed was
someone who brought credibility.
Someone who understood
budgets, personnel management, fund-raising and public relations and
had experience with government relations, since the museum is still
owned by Milwaukee County … I think we're going to see more cultural
institutions heading in this direction, going with nontraditional CEOs
who understand the business of running an organization. Even in higher
education, I think we'll see the realization that you don't need a
physicist to run a university."
Finley set out to fix MPM's finances and reclaim its standing. He overhauled its failed board of directors and reinstated business controls that had eroded over time to leave its chief financial officer with unbridled power. Finley made aggressive budget cuts, trimming employee hours and slashing more than a hundred positions, including most of the museum's curatorial team.
Meanwhile, a wide-ranging coalition of allies demonstrated its faith in
the museum, including county executives from both sides of the
political spectrum, business leaders and philanthropists. The county's
backing helped MPM secure lowinterest loans from Chase and Marshall
& Ilsley banks, while Finley worked to win back skeptical donors.
"A lot of donors were justifiably reluctant to reinvest, but we spent a lot of time meeting with corporate foundations and individuals and we were encouraged to see that, even after everything that had happened, there were a lot of people that never hesitated to increase their support," Finley says.
Jim Popp, the president of Chase in Wisconsin,
says his bank's philanthropic arm initially was reluctant to fund an
institution in such turmoil, but Finley assuaged his concerns.
Finley and his staff over there made some hard decisions to get the
museum back on solid footing," Popp says. "They did a great job riding
the ship through the storm."
Chase is now the title sponsor of "Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition," the latest in a string of traveling exhibitions booked to generate excitement around the museum. "We've got some iconic exhibits here: the buffalo hunt, the butterflies, the Streets of Old Milwaukee, the rainforest," Finley explains. "But a lot of people have already seen them. So we had to ask, 'What can we do to make this place dynamic?' We settled on the strategy of the blockbuster traveling exhibits. People would come in for those, then stay to see their favorite exhibits that they remember from when they were kids."
That strategy paid off beautifully with the museum's previous featured exhibit, "Body Worlds." Its semi-sensational hook—actual human corpses on display— made "Body Worlds" a magnet for media coverage, and it lured spectators from around the region and became the museum's most successful exhibition ever, drawing a record 338,000 visitors. In its final days, the exhibit remained open around the clock to meet the demand.
Vision for the Future
the Titanic exhibit hasn't proven quite the blockbuster that "Body
Worlds" was, it has performed well in the run-up to the museum's busier
spring season, drawing about 10,000 visitors weekly. MPM's next planned
exhibit, a collection of the Dead Sea Scrolls, some of the oldest known
surviving biblical documents, will be a symbolic victory for the
museum. Several years ago MPM aborted plans to host the exhibition when
Finley determined that the museum didn't have the money or marketing
infrastructure to support it. Finley now believes MPM has the track
record to pull off nearly any touring exhibition.
"The only thing that holds us back is the square-footage of our exhibition area," he says. "But really, we're getting the greatest exhibits in the world."
Of course, more challenges lie ahead. Like most institutions, MPM has seen fund-raising fall during the recession. Field trips are down this year, as is revenue. But the museum has built back $3 million in its endowment and is now operating cash positive.
Finley's long-term goals include updating some of the museum's more tired exhibitions; exploring the green energy movement, perhaps by installing a clean-energy source that doubles as an exhibit; and turning MPM into more of an anchor for its crowded but sometimes foottraffic-unfriendly region of Downtown, possibly by adding more food, coffee and retail shops to the museum's underused ground floor.
Though Finley hopes to restore some of the curatorial positions cut during the crisis, he says that the role of history museums has changed. Where once they were in the business of collection and preservation, with staff undertaking costly artifact-finding expeditions, he believes their primary role now is simply education. He's prioritized keeping admission prices low enough that the average city resident can afford them and advocated maintaining weekly free days for county residents (though he has debated switching them from Mondays to Tuesdays to capitalize on the revenue potential of Monday holidays).
"This museum plays a huge role in local culture," Finley says. "We're actually built into the curriculum of schools; there aren't too many local institutions that can say that. Students learn about a subject, then take a trip to the museum to study it firsthand. We knew that whatever changes we made to the museum, we needed to keep it affordable for them. That's vitally important to us."
What's your take?
Comment online at ExpressMilwaukee.com.
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How can I make my home theater wireless ready, so I can have my rear speakers setup without wires? I saw at samsung's parts websites some wireless modules but they don't say anything if they support my model.
samsung chat tech said there is NO WAY to make the AS720ST WIRELESS; SAMSUNG REALLY SUCKS FOR NOT MAKING WIRELESS MODULE OR SOME KIND OF WIRELESS CONVERSION FOR THE AS720ST..A TOTAL WASTE OF THE $399.95 I PAID AMAZON.COM FOR THIS UNIT!!!!!
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The temporal and spatial expression pattern of the ghrh-pacap1 transcript suggests that thise hormones may modulate patterning during development.
expression of transcripts for PACAP (show VIPR2 Antibodies) and its receptors by 0.5-6 hpf make both PACAP1 and PACAP2 candidates for factors that influence brain development
study reveals the distribution of immunoreactive GHRH (show GHRH Antibodies)-like peptide in structures of the zebrafish brain; results suggest involvement of GHRH (show GHRH Antibodies)-LP in both neuroendocrine and feeding-associated nervous circuits
Backup mechanisms maintain PACAP/VIP (show Vip Antibodies)-induced arterial vasodilation in PACAP-deficient mice.
PACAP/PAC1 (show ADCYAP1R1 Antibodies) signaling has a role in light regulated food anticipatory activity
PACAP deficient mice exhibit attenuated acute restraint stress response and chronic restraint stress response.
not only homozygous but also heterozygous PACAP deficient mice are more vulnerable to kidney ischemia/reperfusion, further supporting the nephroprotective effects of the endogenous PACAP
PACAP expression in the dorsal root ganglion following spinal nerve injury is controlled through transcriptional repressor, REST.
This study demonstrated that Human mesenchymal stem/stromal cells suppress spinal inflammation in mice with contribution of pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide.
PACAP shows morphological actions via its cognate receptor PAC1 (show ADCYAP1R1 Antibodies).
This study suggests that PACAP(-/-) mice are an ideal rodent model with predictive validity for the study of ADHD etiology and drug development.
PACAP protects glomerular podocytes from inflammatory injuries
PACAP targets RCAN1 (show RCAN1 Antibodies) to control neuronal differentiation.
Low MZB1 (show MZB1 Antibodies) expression was an independent prognostic factor for recurrence after curative gastrectomy and was associated significantly with increased hematogenous recurrence. MZB1 (show MZB1 Antibodies) acts as a suppressor of GC. Low MZB1 (show MZB1 Antibodies) expression in the primary GC tissue is predictive of recurrence after curative resection.
An association was found in a common variant of the PACAP receptor in patients with cluster headache.
PACAP-38 is released in plasma during attacks of episodic cluster headache patients.
Hypermethylation of ADCYAP1 gene may be highly associated with the development of cervical cancer.
This review provides an overview of current knowledge regarding the neuroprotective effects, mechanisms of action, and therapeutic potential of PACAP in response to ischemic brain injuries
PACAP is involved in the pathogenesis of migraine rather than tension-type headache
PACAP38-PAC1 (show ADCYAP1R1 Antibodies) signaling process initiates bone marrow-derived cells homing into the ischemic brain for reducing brain injury.
Results suggest that PACAP could protect SH-SY5Y dopaminergic cells against toxicity induced by inflammatory mediators.
PACAP released from retinal neural cells (photoreceptors or optic nerve cells) may regulate Sema4A (show Sema4a Antibodies) expression in retinal pigment epithelial cells and thereby contribute to the maintenance of retinal structure and function.
The Asp54Gly (rs2856966) variant in the PACAP gene was associated with better treatment outcome.
High level of co-expression of PACAP with VIP (show Vip Antibodies), SP and CGRP (show CALCA Antibodies) in the distal ganglia of the vagus sensory perikarya directly implicates studied peptides in their functional interaction during nociceptive vagal transduction.
PACAP (show MZB1 Antibodies) stimulates secretoneurin (show SCG2 Antibodies) release and secretogranin II (show SCG2 Antibodies) gene transcription in bovine adrenochromaffin cells
This gene encodes a secreted proprotein that is further processed into multiple mature peptides. These peptides stimulate adenylate cyclase and increase cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) levels, resulting in the transcriptional activation of target genes. The products of this gene are key mediators of neuroendocrine stress responses. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.
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, growth hormone-releasing hormone
, type I adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide receptor
, adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide 1 (pituitary)
, adenylate cyclase activating peptide, pituitary 1
, pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide
, pituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide 1
, pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide precursor (Pacap)
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, pituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide
, glucagon family neuropeptides
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, marginal zone B- and B1-cell-specific protein
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Turtle Tracks Washcloth by Katherine Vaughan
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Turtle Tracks Washcloth
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Need a 10inch (25cm) square washcloth? Love the beach, turtles, or just interesting textures? Then the Turtle Tracks Washcloth is the pattern for you. This washcloth uses one skein of Lily Sugar & Cream 100% worsted-weight cotton, in the Neptune colorway and size 7 US (4.5mm) needles. It's a quick knit but will challenge you with a variety of increase and decrease techniques.
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One year before a 50th anniversary for the classic Porsche sports car model, an all-new generation 911 modernizes the performance experience enjoyed by drivers for nearly five decades. The appropriately named Type 911 platform presents the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera as well as Carrera S as a lower, lighter and more powerful rear-engined vehicle. Other 2012 Porsche 911-related models are still built on the Type 997 platform. Revealing Porsche's sight into the future, a second gasoline/electric hybrid has joined the Cayenne S Hybrid. The 380-horsepower Panamera S Hybrid utilizes a similar powertrain setup as the Cayenne hybrid vehicle capable of travelling up to 30 miles on a gallon of fuel. Exploiting similar weight reduction measures performed on the Boxster Spyder last year, the 2012 Porsche Cayman R features a lowered stance and a 330-horsepower engine. Along with the base, S and Spyder version of the Porsche Boxster, the 2012 model year includes the Black Edition is a limited release vehicle offered only in solid black.
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We exist because we believe that everyone, regardless of age or occupation, can
easily and accessibly experience the joys of playing the piano.
- Zenas, Ernie, Manfred from the Hong Kong International School (Business Leadership Project)
Close to 300 (fast growing) scores in Hao Staff and original Grand Staff. Classical, folk, pop, rock, jazz ... for beginners and other playing levels. All come with free MIDI audio (MP3 direct download links)
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The Hao Staff piano method is licensed by many music schools for adult piano courses. Check out the updated list and find one near you
What people say about us
"I do have a few students who can only read Hao Staff. I recommend this system for many adult beginners who have no background in music. I think that Hao Staff is a very helpful tool for them."
"As we have all seen, Jeff has created a very thoughtful system. It is the best answer to a long standing key issue, how can we change the impression that the piano is inaccessible for people who have never played."
"Actually, I did try to use Grand Staff to do the same about 3 or 4 years ago. But it was too hard to find the notes, and I quickly gave it all up. I feel that the biggest advantage of the Hao Staff is ... it is simple. One just need to focus a little, and it can be understood in a very short time."
"... what is different now is that I don't think music is 'beyond me' any more. I think, perhaps the purpose of Hao Staff is exactly to expel the myths of music brought about by the Grand Staff, making it accessible to all."
"The end result was, after about a month, I was able to play the whole piece (Canon in D)! Although I took a month to learn something that only lasts a few minutes, I felt great about it."
"Some people say, Grand Staff is easy to learn, too. But I only want to learn a piece once in a while for fun. I don't have the time and effort to train to read the Grand Staff just for that."
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"Quickly I switched to Hao Staff simply because, for someone like me who hasn't learned music, it's just easy to read and you can spend more time practicing than deciphering notes."


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Amer F. Ahmed
Examining 'Islamophobia' Thursday's event for 'Week of Inclusive Excellence'
- February 20, 2014 10:00am
Amer F. Ahmed -- scholar, intercultural diversity consultant, and Hip Hop activist -- will use Hip Hop as a tool for speaking about the climate of prejudice and bigotry facing American Muslims. His presentation is another of the events for the Week of Inclusive Excellence sponsored by the Cal State East Bay Office of University Diversity and the ASI Diversity Center.
Ahmed's presentation takes place from 3 to 4 p.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 20) in the Diversity Center located in the New University Union on Cal State East Bay's Hayward Campus. Admission is free and the community is invited to attend.
Ahmed, a noted poet, is also known for engaging multi-media presentations, which feature "Islam: Beyond the Myths, Breaking Down the Barriers." Born in Springfield, Ohio to Indian Muslim immigrants, Amer says he has "dedicated his life to engaging and facilitating diversity across human difference." His education, world experiences, and Indian-Muslim-American upgringing helps him to understand the need for respect and dignity of all people.
Following his graduate studies at Indiana University, Amer served as director of intercultural programs at Loras College in Iowa and later at Concordia College in Minnesota. His education, global experience and prominent role in the Hip Hop Congress add to his overall knowledge base.
-- Barry Zepel and Corey Gin
California State University, East Bay is the San Francisco East Bay Area's high-access public university of choice. CSUEB serves the region with campuses in Hayward and Concord, a professional development center in Oakland, and an innovative online campus. With an enrollment of more than 14,000, the University offers a nationally recognized freshman year experience, award-winning curriculum, personalized instruction, and expert faculty. Students choose from among more than 100 professionally focused fields of study for which the University confers bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as an Ed.D. in education. Named a "Best in the West" college, as well as a Best Business School, by the influential Princeton Review, Cal State East Bay is among the region's foremost producers of teachers, business professionals and entrepreneurs, public administrators, health professionals, literary and performing artists, and science and math graduates.


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The results are certified for the May 6 primary election, except for overlapping results, which will be certified by Tuesday, Deputy Director of the Stark County Board of Elections Jeanette Mullane reported following a meeting held for the purpose on Friday morning.
Tuesday is the final deadline for certification, she pointed out.
Mullane said the overlapping results, such as the 5th District Court of Appeals, could not yet be certified because information was not received from all the counties involved.
Official May 6 primary election results are now posted on the BOE website, at www.starkcountyohio.gov/board-of-elections. Mullane reported the official count brought about no changes in the outcome of the election and no automatic recounts. Any recounts to be requested must be turned in to the BOE by 4 p.m. Wednesday.
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On August 20, 1917, Bramwell Booth, the eldest son of William and Catherine Booth and the person who succeeded William as the General of The Salvation Army, inaugurated The Order of the Founder to honor his father. Millions of members of the Salvation Army have lived and died since the Order was established, but it has been presented to only about 250 people. It is an honor that is given sparingly.
On the first Saturday in June 2012, Roger Green, professor and chair of biblical studies and Christian ministries, was granted the Order at a gathering of 4,500 Salvationists. Born into a Salvation Army family with grandparents and parents both serving as ministers, Green has written numerous works on the Army and his biblical scholarship is extensive. Green admits to being "completely surprised" by the award; even more so when he saw that the Organization had flown in his younger brother and his wife from Kentucky, and their older brother and his wife from Chicago to celebrate the award with him and his wife.
Linda Bond, the current General of the Salvation Army, would have presented Green with the Order personally during her visit to the Old Orchard Beach Camp Meetings July 29, but Green will be in Chicago then participating in ministry with the Army there. Instead, she sent this citation:
"Presented to Dr. Roger Green: In recognition of the sterling salvationism of a committed soldier of Jesus Christ, who had enriched the life and ministry of The Salvation Army through his writing, teaching, preaching and tireless efforts to encourage people in their Christian faith and personal commitment to Army service.
"I hereby admit the said Dr. Roger Green to The Order of the Founder and direct that his name be inscribed on the Roll of the Order.
Linda Bond, General, International Headquarters, London, England
Dated this 29th day of July in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Twelve."


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When I think about small-scale, responsible food production these days, I picture a river flowing with greater and greater momentum by the day. More and more people are talking about artisanal, traditional food ways, food made by hand, meat raised outside of the industrial farm system, and jars/boxes/bags of food packaged in a kitchen instead of a factory. Here at Bi-Rite, we're lucky enough to be riding the river's current every day!
One thing's for sure: succeeding with a small food business, especially, a new one, is not easy. So the big question I ask our team at Bi-Rite is how we can best support this growing deluge. Here are some ways we've played a part so far:
- Partnering with organizations in our own city that are making it possible to start small, sustainable food businesses. The amazing resources that La Cocina provides to entrepreneurial food makers who operate out of their incubator kitchen has inspired us for years and led us to join them in their fundraising and events. What's exciting is that their work is getting mainstream exposure, and the kind of small-scale, traditional food production they foster is now poised to influence larger food corporations. At this year's NASFT Fancy Foods Show at the Moscone Center, La Cocina had its own area to showcase their products; clearly, retailers across the country are increasingly interested in selling packaged food that feels homemade and supports a greater mission.
- Selling products with a purpose here at Bi-Rite. Whether it's Tracy's Granola whose profits support an urban gleaning organization, Project Open Hand Peanut Butter which donates proceeds to their meal and nutrition services, or the many coffees we sell from local roasters who source fair trade beans, many retailers these days are considering the triple bottom line (people, planet, profit) when choosing what product to sell.
- Being transparent about how we as retailers choose what products we sell and what makes a product successful in our store. Our grocery buyer Alli Ball was recently interviewed for CHOW about her tips for small aspiring food businesses; we're always up for sharing our systems and learnings with others.
- Recognizing the people working hard to do it right. The two year old Good Food Awards celebrate outstanding American food producers and the farmers who provide their ingredients; I've served as a judge and advisor in the startup years and think the influence of this organization could be huge.
And this brings me to my next bend in this gushing river of support for small food businesses: I was recently asked to judge the Next Big Small Brand contest! Self-described as "a friendly food fight between San Francisco and New York", myself and a small group of judges will review submissions from both coasts (up until now it's only been New York—let's show 'em who's boss!), and anoint one grand prize winner as The Next Big Small Brand. This Sunday, February 5th is the last day to submit your favorite small food brand to the contest; don't miss this chance for us all to celebrate a small food producer bringing an exciting product to market! And if you'll be in New York on March 27th, join us for the live judging!


text: sports — The Phillies Zone Sources: Myers, Kendrick off the NLCS roster; Bruntlett, Park on; Pedro definite for Game 2 Updated: October 14, 2009 — 10:33 PM EDT Facebook icon 3Share Twitter icon Tweet Tumblr icon Tumblr Mail icon Email Popular Stories 'Game of Thrones' review: 'Beyond the Wall,' score one for the Night King Aug 21 - 6:49 AM 'No work is getting done': Thousands in Philly watch the big event Aug 21 - 5:54 PM Team sources said Brett Myers will be left off of the Phillies' NLCS roster. (Ron Cortes / Staff Photographer) by Andy Martino Close icon The Phillies Zone Pedro Martinez will start Game 2 of the National League Championship Series, according to team sources. Martinez, who has not pitched since Sept. 30 and has not lasted more than three innings since Sept. 13, threw a simulated game Tuesday. "He's did enough work that I'm confident sending him out," manager Charlie Manuel said before the decision was revealed. "I think he is capable of throwing anywhere from 75-90 pitches, maybe 95, maybe even 100. But I think that gets us into the sixth inning or the seventh, and I think that where we're at with out pitching and everything, that would work…he threw a simulated game yesterday, and what I saw, I liked his stuff." Joe Blanton was another candidate to start Game 2 , but Manuel said that Blanton and J.A. Happ would spend the "first few games" in the bullpen. Lee pitched on Monday, and would not be on full rest until Sunday's Game 3. "I definitely look at Joe Blanton as a starter," the manager said. "(But) he is the guy who can really set our bullpen up. In front of those (Ryan Madson and Brad Lidge), he gives me some leverage in the back… he is the guy who can mentally go get 'em, and the grit and the desire and whatever you want to say. Blanton was not yet sure what his role in the series would be. "I have no idea," he said. "I'll do whatever they want me to do." The Los Angeles Dodgers said yesterday that their playoff rotation would consist of Clayton Kershaw today, Vicente Padilla tomorrow, Huroki Kuroda on Sunday and Randy Wolf on Monday. *** Also according to team sources, righthander Chan Ho Park and utilityman Eric Bruntlett were added to the NLCS roster, and righthanders Brett Myers and Kyle Kendrick were not. Park (hamstring) threw three bullpen sessions in Clearwater, Fla. in the past week, and said yesterday that he was ready to pitch. "Feels good," he said. "Yeah, I'm ready. Really ready." "I think health-wise, he's there," said general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. Myers never appeared to recover from a muscle strain in his upper back suffered in September. He also underwent hip surgery in June. Bruntlett gives the team another option for late-inning defense and pinch-running. . Published: October 14, 2009 — 10:33 PM EDT The Philadelphia Inquirer Thanks for your continued support... We recently asked you to support our journalism. The response, in a word, is heartening. You have encouraged us in our mission — to provide quality news and watchdog journalism. Some of you have even followed through with subscriptions, which is especially gratifying. Our role as an independent, fact-based news organization has never been clearer. And our promise to you is that we will always strive to provide indispensable journalism to our community. Subscriptions are available for home delivery of the print edition and for a digital replica viewable on your mobile device or computer. Subscriptions start as low as 25¢ per day. We're thankful for your support in every way.


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A blog about genealogy and thoughts about the various roots and branches of my family tree as well as the times in which my ancestors lived.Included are the West, White,and McFarland families.WARNING:DO NOT TAKE ALL OF MY FAMILY RECORDS AS GOSPEL. ALWAYS CONFIRM YOUR OWN RESEARCH!
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Night Genealogy Fun. at Genea-Musings! This week's challenge is
"A Prolific Dad":
1) Determine who is one of the most prolific fathers in your genealogy
database or in your ancestry. By prolific, I mean the one who fathered
the most children.
2) Tell us about him in your own blog post, in comments to this blog
post, or in comments on Facebook.
Okay, the most prolific recent ancestor would be my 2x great grandfather
Amos Hastings Barker. He and Betsey Jane Moore Barker had twelve
children, six boys and six girls. But HIS great grandfather Jonathan
Barker had thirteen with Abigail (Mitchell) Barker, But three of those
died in infancy or at a very early age.
The Barkers were a prolific bunch and I really need to start tracing the
lines of my ancestors' siblings.
Pictured below are Amos and Betsey Barker at a picnic celebrating their
50th wedding anniversary along with their children and some grandchildren.
1 comment:
- Susan Petersen said...
Prolific Fathers - what a topic? My great-great grandfather, Peter Jeremiasen is the first to come to mind. His children were Johan (1860), unnamed boy (1860), Mette (1864), Jens I (1866), Maren (1868), unnamed girl (1870), unnamed boy (1870), Jens II (1871), Karen (1874), unnamed boy (1875), Christian (1876), Peter (1876), unnamed boy (1877), Petrina (1879) and Peter (1883). Let's see - 15 in all! It's no wonder they had to recycle some of the names after a while. I think this is why they invented Mother's Day!


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SOLD Bronze Saraswati Playing the Veena 11"
Item #: 74b85a
Statue Details
Total Height Including Base: 11 inches
Base Width & Depth: 5 x 4 inches
Weight: 8 pounds
- Saraswati is the radiant Hindu Goddess of Wisdom and wife of Brahma the creator
- She plays the veena while holding a copy of the vedas and prayer malas
- She is the wife of Lord Brahma the Creator
- Saraswati is a hand made, one of a kind, bronze sculpture cast by the artists of South India using the lost wax process, a skill passed on for generations since the Chola period
- She ships the same day from our California showroom
Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge and the arts, embodies the wisdom of Devi. She is the river of consciousness that enlivens creation; she is the dawn-goddess whose rays dispel the darkness of ignorance. Without her there is only chaos and confusion. To realize her one must go beyond the pleasures of the senses and rejoice in the serenity of the spirit.
Saraswati wears neither jewels or paints herself with bright colors. The white sari she adorns reflects her essential purity, her rejection of all that is base and materialistic. She transcends the craving s of the flesh and rejoiced in the powers of the mind as the patron of pure wisdom. She embodies all that is pure and sublime in Nature.
The four Vedas, books of universal knowledge, were her offspring. Her mount, the swan, personifies pure knowledge and her herald, the peacock, is a symbol of the arts. Schools and libraries are her temples; books, pens, all tools of the artist and musical instruments are the items used in puja to the enlightening goddess of wisdom.
The Story of Saraswati Saving the World from Shiva's Third Eye and the Beast of Doom: Shiva was woken from his meditations and looked around to discover a world on the brink of corruption and being unsalvageable. Shiva decided it was time to wipe the slate clean. Shiva, the destroyer, opened his world destroying third eye attempting to destroy the three worlds. Out came a terrible fire that threatened all existence.
There was panic everywhere. Only Saraswati remained calm. "Shiva's fire burns only that which is impure and corrupt."
She took the form of a river and with her pure waters picked up the dreaded fire from Shiva's third eye. Within the folds of her water she carried the fire far away from the earth to the bottom of the sea where it transformed into a fire breathing mare called Badavagni - the beast of doom.
"So long as the world is pure and man wise, this terrible creature will remain on the bottom of the sea. When wisdom is abandoned and man corrupts the world, Badavagni will emerge and destroy the universe," foretold the wise goddess.
Bronze is an extremely durable metal made from a combination of 5 metals; copper, iron, tin, with minute additions of silver and gold. This combination is called Panchaloha bronze and is the basis for making the sacred Hindu temple statues of India and the world. Copper is the most prevalent metal in the alloy. Copper also gives the metal a softer composition that allows the bronze artisans to carve the details that are prevalent in each piece. All the South Indian bronze sculpture Lotus Sculpture carries are Panchaloham and thus suited for any home altar or community temple.
Because of the durability of the metal not much is needed to maintain a bronze sculpture. Many of our customers purchase a bronze statue and perform daily puja and abhisheka consisting of bathing the Hindu deity in ghee, milk, coconut milk or other liquids. In this case nothing is needed to keep the statue clean as it will be bathed daily. If the sculpture is used for "darshan" or simply viewing the sculpture it is best to dust the statue as needed so no dirt collects in the details of the sculpture. For both polished golden bronzes and antique patina bronze statues if you would like the sculpture to shine use a cotton cloth with some coconut oil or other natural oil to wipe down the piece as needed.
Many of our bronze Hindu statues have been placed in outdoor temples. Bronze's durability makes it perfect for cold winters and hot summers of any climate. We suggest you bathe the sculpture every couple of months so that dirt does not collect on the sculpture and then use a cotton cloth with some natural oil to give the statue a shine. Both indoors and outdoors a bronze statue can be left alone which, overtime, will give the bronze an antique patina.
On some bronze statues you can see small hints of lime green, verde-gris patina. Some people prize this color for its age others want to remove it. If you would like to remove the verde-gris use a tooth brush with some coconut oil or other natural oil and lightly go over the verde-gris. This should remove the unwanted patina from the sculpture.
If you have any questions concerning your bronze statue please email us at [email protected] or call us at 1(760) 994-4455.
This sculpture is in our Oceanside, California store and ready for immediate shipping. The shipping charge is automatically calculated by UPS for shipping within the United States. Each sculpture is usually shipped within 24 hours of the order with the exception of the weekend. To obtain a shipping quote simply add the statue you are interested in to your shopping cart and then select click on the "Calculate Domestic Shipping" button. Lotus Sculpture uses Instapak foam injection packing system or bubble wrap and recycled peanuts to ensure that all our pieces arrive undamaged. Click here to learn more about Lotus Sculptures packing.International Shipping
This sculpture is in our Oceanside, California store and ready for immediate shipping to anywhere in the world. If you are in Canada please select "UPS Standard to Canada" for the shipping option. If you are an international customer please select "International Shipping" during checkout. The shipping charge will be calculated as $0. Lotus Sculpture will email you the correct shipping cost subject to your approval or you may call us at 760-994-4455 or email us at [email protected] for a shipping quote. Lotus Sculpture uses Instapak foam injection packing system or bubble wrap and recycled peanuts to ensure that all our pieces arrive undamaged. Click here to learn more about Lotus Sculptures packing.


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Ford Hydrid Vehicle Sales up 50 Percent in April
Date: 02-May-06
Country: US
Preliminary numbers indicate Ford's hybrid sales were up 75 percent compared with March, Ford spokesman Monte Doran said.
Ford is expected to post an overall decline in April sales on weak demand for its traditional SUVs. Automakers are expected to release monthly US sales results Tuesday.
Ford began offering interest-free loans for up to 60 months to consumers nationwide in April on its Escape hybrid and Mariner hybrid sport utility vehicles.
In addition to rebates, Ford is also spending on advertising campaigns, featuring Kermit the Frog, that tout the company's commitment to hybrids.
"Our sales record is the product of an integrated marketing campaign to raise awareness for Ford's hybrid vehicles," Barry Redler, Ford's SUV group marketing manager, said in a statement.
Federal and state tax benefits, which in some states can total as much as US$5,925, also fueled demand, Ford said.
Building and selling more hybrids is a major part of Ford's turnaround strategy, even though there are signs the hybrid market is cooling off.
The automaker is far behind leader Toyota Motor Corp. in hybrid sales in the United States, but is planning to boost production of the fuel-saving vehicles 10-fold to 250,000 by the end of the decade.