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The history of the Electrical Rebuilder's Exchange was chronicled throughout the years by former Associate Editor Traci Matt.
One ship goes east, another westBy the selfsame winds that blow.'Tis the set of the sail, and not the galeThat determines the way they go.
Like the winds of the sea are the winds of fateAs we voyage through life.'Tis the set of the soul that decides the goalAnd not the calm or the strife
These words, reprinted from the third issue of the Electrical Rebuilder's Exchange in 1983, seem prophetic in light of the gales which have assaulted the electrical rebuilding industry over the past three decades. Many of the rebuilding "ships" riding in tandem in the '80s have parted company in one way or another—some going in opposite directions, some changing cargo, and some simply going under. Yet many have survived, thrived and even joined company to support and encourage one another.
Cabbage Patch Kids are introduced
Dr. Martin Luther King Day is made a national holiday
The compact disc is first introduced
...as is the personal camcorder
The final episode of M*A*S*H airs
Ocean Spray introduces the juice box
The first Electrical Rebuilder's Exchange is published
Since founder Ralph Albares was inspired to produce the Exchange while developing a telemarketing program for JIMCO, Inc., it was only natural that much of the papers produced in the 1980s offered valuable marketing tips. Increasing community visibility through print, radio, and television advertising; direct mail efforts; and even public relations moves such as sponsoring sports teams were all touted by Ralph as a way to build profits.
Ralph and his wife Margaret produced the first papers from their kitchen table, with Margaret painstakingly typing each mailing label and sorting the papers by ZIP code for bulk mailing. Circulation for the first year reached around 4,000.
The eight-page premier issue featured the first of many columns by JIMCO's Juan Grube, a report on Bob Goulding's presentation at an ACE Electrical Clinic, and a number of news releases from the Automotive Parts Rebuilder's Association (APRA had yet to launch its own electrical publication.). The 80's papers were also teeming with announcements and news stories about APRA's trade shows and electrical clinics.
Yet the most remarkable headline as we look back was an editorial written by Pete Perthel of Lakes Region Auto Electric, Tilton, N.H. "The Rebuilder of Today: Will He Be the Rebuilder of Tomorrow?" was at that time a forward-thinking piece noting the need for small rebuilders to adjust to parts proliferation, offshore competition, and the need for increasing technical expertise. The remarkable thing is that it could have been written in 1993 or even this year and still been right on target. Rob Buksar would have approved.
In 1984 the Exchange featured an updated masthead with the addition of "Your Electrical Connection" as a subheading. It also included, for the first time, a coupon with the invitation to subscribe to the paper at the bargain rate of $3.50 a year. The first "Sources" issue appeared in January of 1985 with a grand total of 11 companies featured (last year we had 154). In July Ralph saluted the 1,000th subscriber, Emil Kautz of Atchison, Ks., as well as his first subscriber, Barney Kaplan of Detroit, Michigan.
Transpo Rated Among Top 500 Companies
Lucas Model M127/2.8 Starters Superesedes M50
Coping...with Computers
Ford "IAR" Alternator Testing Recommendations
APRA To Pilot "Charging and Starting Systems" school
April 1986 included a report of the first ERE Saturday Electrical Seminar, held in Kansas City. Speakers for the one-day program included Frank Oropeza, Andy Andrew, Ron Geier, and Juan Grube. In July of 1987 Joe Davis' illustrious speaking career was launched at the third electrical seminar sponsored by the Exchange and held in Kansas City. Lester Head's "Pro Tech Tips" column also appeared in 1987 and his contributions were a valuable asset to the paper for a number of years.
In 1988 Ralph stepped up the visual interest of the paper with the addition of color, as well as caricatures of himself and columnists Richard Vensel and Juan Grube. The late 80s also featured a number of articles on how to get your shop "computerized" (and we mean just the paperwork, not on-line chatting, purchasing, etc.), including a column by Ken Carlson, and later Ron Carlson, of Applied Systems Research. In 1989 Maxwell Products International began its long reign as the center spread advertiser.
A standard in the paper for each of its 237 issues has often been stuck in some small corner but its message packs a wallop. "Words to Live by", "Worth Considering", and today's "Words of Wisdom," have most often been Bible verses, but have included prayers and other jewels from the minds of brilliant philosophers. Each of these passages was chosen with care and held a special meaning to the newspaper staff in relation to the production of that issue.
The 1990s began with a bang as the February issue announced the first all-electrical E+ Show to be held in Kansas City. "In addition to being an exhibition of equipment and parts, the show will feature a seminar theatre. This is the + PLUS factor in the show. Every hour well known speakers in the industry will conduct problem solving seminars," Ralph wrote. Speakers at this first show included Juan Grube, Richard Vensel, Frank Oropeza, Tom Donahoe, Al Weiner, John Califano, Alan Melton, Ken Carlson, and Ron Geier. It was the largest E+ Show on record with over 750 rebuilders in attendance.
Sex and Ohmmeters in Rebuilding
Women's Success in Rebuilding Not Limited to Answering the Phone
Prepare for the new CS130D
Aluminum Castings: U.S.-made versus Offshore Manufactured
Ready or Not...Change to 42-Volt Systems at Hand
In early 1990 the first and only advertisement not related in any way to electrical rebuilding appeared in the Exchange. An ad calling for a boycott of cosmetics producers who use animal testing featured a large photo of a maimed rabbit which had apparently been the victim of some diabolical testing procedure.
By this time the paper had grown from eight pages to 12, and the annual "Sources" listings featured 35 suppliers. Unfortunately, during this time Ralph had been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing treatments. With the help of their families, Margaret was able to get the paper out as well as plan the E+ Show during Ralph's extended illness. In the March 1991 "At Random with Ralph" they noted: "Love—We have been searching for a word strong enough to express our gratitude to all of you who have called, written, and sent gifts to us during the past several weeks. Thanks for your good wishes and your prayers. God bless you. We love you."
In September the eighth anniversary issue of the paper announced Ralph's death.
The first issue of 1992 brought a new look and a new owner to the Exchange. Margaret explained the transition this way:
"It was Ralph's intent to keep the Electrical Rebuilder's Exchange in the family and to maintain it as an ongoing vehicle for the electrical rebuilding industry. We are planning to do just that.
Ralph had spoken to Polly Ferree (Shea), my daughter and his stepdaughter, last July regarding her taking over the paper.
He was well aware of Polly's abilities and related work experience, as well as her sharing our goals and values for the paper.
The Exchange is pleased to announce that Polly Ferree (Shea) is the new owner. I will be an adviser and will continue being involved in the Exchange and annual trade show...
The torch is passed."
"It was Ralph's intent to keep the Electrical Rebuilder's Exchange in the family and to maintain it as an ongoing vehicle for the electrical rebuilding industry. We are planning to do just that.
Ralph had spoken to Polly Ferree (Shea), my daughter and his stepdaughter, last July regarding her taking over the paper.
He was well aware of Polly's abilities and related work experience, as well as her sharing our goals and values for the paper.
The Exchange is pleased to announce that Polly Ferree (Shea) is the new owner. I will be an adviser and will continue being involved in the Exchange and annual trade show...
The torch is passed."
Under Polly's ownership the early 1990s became a time of milestones: a redesigned masthead with monthly use of color, the first 32-page paper, the first E+ Show 'on the road' in Louisville, the largest 'Sources' listing to date, hiring of a staff writer, a monthly "Inside" box with articles listed on the front page, and a circulation jump to 16,000.
The last of rebuilding's glory days included numerous articles on the Ford IAR burnup epidemic, rebuilders dealing with computer repair under the hood, the beginnings of Ron Geier as rebuilding's Rona Barrett, and more information on keeping up with technology, parts proliferation and education.
The March 1993 issue was the first of annual spring All New Review, another opportunity for suppliers to advertise their new products at no charge. By this time readers had come to expect the Sources Buyers Guide in January, the E+ Show issue in May, and the APRA Show Issue in October. The Exchange also ran issues featuring computer software, cleaning equipment, test equipment, and rewinders.
By 1996 some Exchange headlines began reflecting the market changes hinting that business might not just be walking in the door on such a regular basis anymore. Headlines like "Are Low Prices Worth It?" "Suppliers Feel the Pinch of Soft Rebuilding Market," "Exploring the Parts Numbering Dilemma," were showing up on a regular basis. Fortunately the E+ Show went on the road to San Diego, Calif. in May, and even though the turnout was less than expected,everyone was able to forget their troubles for a while at the breathtaking poolside reception complete with beautiful weather, great food and towering palm trees.
The May 1997 Show Issue was one for the books—40 pages—which has yet to be topped. And 1997 also saw the debut of Rob Buksar's "Plain Talk" column with such uplifting headlines as "Give Us Megamart and Give Us Death" or "Do You Hear the Raging Waters" to name just a few. Rob's articles regularly create such a firestorm that his phone has been known to ring off the hook for months after they were published.
The late 1990s also saw the introduction of columns by our favorite carlovin' hillbilly Buster McNutt. Of course to avoid any paparazzi or unnecessary stalking, Buster uses a pseudonym and the Exchange staff is sworn to secrecy. (And no, Buster is not Polly, not Juan Grube, and certainly not me. I'm not that funny.)
In response to a low turnout at previous E+ Shows, Polly called for a roundtable discussion of suppliers and rebuilders before planning the 1999 show in Ft. Worth, Tx. This meeting of dedicated industry leaders was the birthplace of the Exchange board of advisers, and later the springboard for the Electrical Rebuilder's Association (ERA).
At this meeting the ideas of the enormously popular hands-on training stations and more of a focus on education became the round-up call for that and future E+ Shows.
The year 2000 was bittersweet for the Exchange. Unfortunately the financial woes of the industry, coupled with family issues, had combined to limit the publication of the paper to only nine issues—for the first and only time in 20 years. Polly wrote: "As most of you know, we have been conspicuously absent during the summer months. For this unscheduled interruption, any concern or inconvenience, we are truly sorry. Family issues which arose about 20 months ago created an unavoidable financial fallout that impacted us at the first of this year. Big changes in small companies are not often easily absorbed, and we have had to fall back and punt."
As the "Businesses for Sale" section of Rebuilder's Marketplace swelled, heartrending Letters to the Editor also began to show up in our post office box: "Back a few years ago in my heart of hearts I never saw myself in these sobering circumstances. I wonder what my dad would say if he was alive to see the condition of the industry we all worked a lifetime to be a part of. I wonder what he would say if he knew the business he worked to hard to build and I worked so hard to preserve fell victim to an eroded industry...The times they are a changing and I am not willing to waste any more of mine... Goodbye, good luck and may God bless."
Of course the optimistic letters followed: "Yes, our market has changed drastically over the last 10 years. But, you know it has probably changed 20 times since 1941...We are survivors. And the need for our services will grow in the years to come...We need to be positive! We don't need a lot of 'doom and gloom.' This industry has a great future ahead of it."
A bright spot in the year 2000 was the first joint E+/Auto Electrical Rebuilders of Canada (A.E.R.A.C.) Trade Show, held in May in Niagara Falls, Canada. Attendance and attitudes seemed to rebound. Two E+ Show Advisory Board meetings were held that year to plan the 2001 show in Indianapolis, and to formulate plans for a new "network," the brainchild of Alan Melton, to take the exchange of industry ideas to the next level.
The January 2001 issue announced the debut of the Electrical Rebuilder's Exchange Network (EREN) planned for the Indy show. The EREN offered Internet access to the current and past issues of the Exchange, as well as a bulletin board for members to post problems and receive same-day responses.
It was less than a year later that the EREN became a part of the new Electrical Rebuilder's Association. The announcement, made in the November paper, explained that association membership included not only access to the web site, but a newspaper subscription and admission to the E+ Show. "It's about time," was the comment we heard most frequently.
Charter board members included Bob Wagner, Leo Manni, Bob Thomas, Ronnie Charnes, Tom Reusser, Richard Vensel, David Claybaugh, John Jervelund, Jerry Koopman, Sabrina Owens, Ron Carlson, Rob Buksar, Alan Melton, with Polly as board chair.
The association grew slowly through the first year but was given a huge boost in October 2002 at the first ERA Trade Show in Kansas City, when more than 550 rebuilders and suppliers turned out with an all-new spirit of cooperation. Suppliers came together at this point to support a new ERA Training Program featuring Joe Davis' traveling "Keep It Current" electrical seminars.
The April 2003 issue of the Exchange announced formalization of board structure, as well as taking steps to become a non-profit corporation. The ERA Trade Show continued to crisscross the country for the next ten years, while the newspaper rode the undulating economic waves like every small business in America.
In March of 2013 Polly announced the sale of her business to the ERA. The Indianapolis show was the last under her watch, and her 256th and final paper was the April issue. Polly wrote: "I founded the Electrical Rebuilder's Association in an attempt to create a bigger team. ERA has done well, and it is with total confidence that I leave the family legacy in their capable hands."
The "set of the soul" which began this venture 30 years ago must have been correct because, indeed, the Exchange has managed to meet its goal of providing a venue for electrical rebuilders to communicate in ways in which Ralph and Margaret could have never dreamed.


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Fiscal Policy and Imperfectly Credible Targets: Should We Appoint Expenditure-Conservative Central Bankers?
We reconsider Svensson's inflation-targeting proposal in a model where the need to raise seigniorage revenues determines the socially optimal inflation rate and distortionary taxes cause the inflation bias. Interpreting the targets as contracts, we show that the interaction between fiscal and monetary policy complicates the structure of the optimal contract. Moreover, if the commitment technology is imperfect, "highish" targets generate lower inflation than targets which are too low to be credible. Then we turn to an interpretation of inflation targets as monetary policy delegation to a nondistortionary, target-conservative agent. In our model target-conservative bankers are public-expenditure conservative. Expenditure-conservatism may explain why central bank independence is orthogonal to output variability.
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526 Birch Run Street, Howard City 49329
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Beautifully maintained home located at the end of a cul-de-sac. Seller is in the process of installing hickory flooring in the upstairs along with trim. This home offers a great open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, a walkout slider to the back deck and seller also put new Hanson Windows through which come with a lifetime warranty. Main level also has 2 large bedrooms and 1 full bath. Walkout basement is plumbed for another bath and is waiting for your finishing touches for the family room, bedroom and laundry area. Extra's include a 2 stall attached garage, newly black topped driveway and beautiful landscaping.
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BRUSSELS (Mar. 11)
Franciscan Father Herman-Leo van Breda, a long-time friend of Israel and the Jewish people is dead at 63. Father van Breda, who was awarded the Yad Vashem Medal for his support of Jews during the Nazi occupation, was a professor at the Catholic University at Louvain. He was a member of the administrative councils of the "Belgian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem" committee and the "Belgian-Israeli Friendship" committee.


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Camp Calendar
2015 Summer Camp Dates - July 12 - August 9
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Camp Victory Lake is located on 98 acres in historic Hyde Park, New York. It is owned and operated by the Northeastern Conference and maintains an "open door" policy. Boys and girls, ages 8-15, regardless of race, color, religious affiliation, or national origin are invited to enroll for a suggested minimum of one session and a maximum of five weeks during the Junior Camp season, July to August.
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Camp Victory Lake offers well-structured, balanced programs in a beautiful, rural setting. People from across the nation and from many foreign countries come to CVL. It is ideal for children who seek a deep religious faith and who love the outdoors, the arts, swimming, cooking, sewing, archery, canoeing, mountaineering, hiking, and sports. Campers develop confidence and alertness through individual and team instruction.
From January to December, CVL buzzes with activities that range from Pathfinders to AY retreats and workshops, other departmental summits, and the yearly two-week Camp Meeting during the last week of June and the first week of July.
Two famous homes within a few miles of CVL and the Hudson Valley Region are the Vanderbilt Mansion and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Estate. The Vanderbilt Mansion is the lavishly decorated home of one of America's most colorful railroad barons. The Roosevelt home, birthplace and long-term residence of President and Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, has, bordering the estate, extensive libraries housing memorabilia of both these historic personalities. Nearby also are the campuses of Vassar College, Marist College, and The American Culinary Institute. See the magnificent scenery, the beautiful farms, all very secondary but unforgettable educational experiences.
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Directions to Camp
From New York City
- Taconic State Parkway north to Salt Point Exit. Follow County Route 115 south to County Route 41 West. Follow Route 41 west approximately six miles to the camp.
- New York State Thruway north to exit 17 (Newburgh). Take 84 east to Poughkeepsie/Route 9 exit. Take Route 9 north (into Hyde Park) to County Route 41 east, and drive approximately four miles to the camp.
- Whitestone Bridge or Interstate 95 to Hutchinson River Parkway to Interstate 684 north (toward Brewster) to 84 west exit. Take 84 west to Taconic State Parkway North and follow directions #1 above.


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- A major health hazard: the metabolic syndromeBo Isomaa
Department of Internal Medicine, Jakobstad Hospital, PB 23, 68601, Jakobstad, Finland
Life Sci 73:2395-411. 2003..S. adults seem to be affected by the syndrome. Lifestyle changes could have a profound influence on the syndrome and its development...
- Chronic complications in patients with slowly progressing autoimmune type 1 diabetes (LADA)B Isomaa
Jakobstad Hospital, Finland
Diabetes Care 22:1347-53. 1999..To study the prevalence of chronic diabetic complications in patients with the slowly progressing autoimmune form of type 1 diabetes, also referred to as latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA)...
- Cardiovascular morbidity and mortality associated with the metabolic syndromeB Isomaa
Department of Internal Medicine, Jakobstad Hospital, Finland
Diabetes Care 24:683-9. 2001..To estimate the prevalence of and the cardiovascular risk associated with the metabolic syndrome using the new definition proposed by the World Health Organization..
- The metabolic syndrome influences the risk of chronic complications in patients with type II diabetesB Isomaa
Jakobstad Hospital, Finland
Diabetologia 44:1148-54. 2001..We examined features of the metabolic syndrome to see if they modified the risk of chronic diabetic complications in patients with Type II (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus...
- Complex relationship between blood pressure and mortality in type 2 diabetic patients: a follow-up of the Botnia StudyMats Rönnback
Folkhalsan Research Center, Biomedicum Helsinki C318b, PO Box 63, FIN 00014 University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
Hypertension 47:168-73. 2006..The results suggest that the role of blood pressure as a risk marker in elderly type 2 diabetic patients with cardiovascular disease needs to be reevaluated...
- Common variants in maturity-onset diabetes of the young genes and future risk of type 2 diabetesJohan Holmkvist
Department of Clinical Sciences Diabetes and Endocrinology, CRC, Malmö University Hospital MAS, Lund University, Malmo, Sweden
Diabetes 57:1738-44. 2008....
- Metabolic phenotypes, vascular complications, and premature deaths in a population of 4,197 patients with type 1 diabetesVille Petteri Mäkinen
Department of Biomedical Engineering and Computational Science, Helsinki University of Technology, Helsinki, Finland
Diabetes 57:2480-7. 2008..Here, the goal was to reveal previously undetected association patterns between clinical diagnoses and biochemistry in the FinnDiane dataset...


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Before and after the pampering services, Groupon customers can take advantage of the spa retreat's amenities. These include a large steam room, a hot tub, an Olympic-size outdoor pool, a full-service fitness center, and locker rooms. Each customer is provided a robe, towel, and slippers. Detoxifying water with concentrated berries is available, along with Starbucks coffee and a juice bar.
The Spa at Cibolo Canyon
A fountain bubbles in front of The Spa at Cibolo Canyon, an 11,000-square-foot, neoclassical temple dedicated to the pursuit of beauty and health. Corinthian columns decorate the arched entryway to a monumental marble lobby, whose pedimented passageways wind off into exercise facilities enlivened by HD cable channels and 12 private treatment rooms fitted with memory-foam beds. Clouds of vapor billow from the whirlpool and the congested dragon in the steam room.
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Having your identity information stolen can be a very frightening experience. Luckily PCWorld offers a few tips to limit the potential for damage caused by lost or stolen identity:
1. Change your passwords
Changing your passwords should be the first thing you should do after hearing of a breach, especially if the account that was compromised shares a similar login information on other sites, especially if you use it for banking. Strong passwords should be at least eight characters long and should contain numbers and special characters (i.e. #&*) as well as letters for your protection.
2. Watch for phishing attempts, malicious emails
If your email address is exposed during a data breach, the hackers who have stolen it may try and send you targeted malicious emails. In addition to seeing suspicious emails you may see a rise is spam as well. Don't open any attachments that you weren't expecting to receive, even if it is from someone you trust. To be safe don't click on links in emails, especially if it looks like it may be coming from your bank. It is safer to type the site address into the address bar yourself to avoid being brought to a malicious site.
3. The same goes for snail mail
If your physical address was compromised in a hack, cyber criminals may try and send you malicious mail via the postal service. Be wary of any mail that asks you to send money or your personal information.
4. Keep an eye on your financial statements
If you believe your financial information may have been compromised it is important to watch your bank and credit card statements to make sure that there haven't been any unauthorized withdraws or purchases made to your accounts. If you find any, report them to your financial institution immediately and request a new card.
5. Put a fraud alert on your credit report
As a data breach victim one of the most important things you can do to protect your identity is to put a fraud alert on your credit report. By putting out a fraud alert you are alerting the major credit agencies that your identity has been stolen and that they should be on the lookout for any suspicious activity, such as applications for loans or new credit card or bank accounts opened under your name. To learn more about filing a fraud report, consult the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
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Genealogy is a line of descent traced continuously from an ancestor. The past can be shocking and exciting. However, most people focus on the present and the future instead of giving the past the attention it deserves. If it wasn't for the past, and our ancestors and predecessors, no one would be who they are today.
For those who are extremely curious about their ancestors, they can easily use the internet to find genealogy records. For people in Maryland, genealogy records can be easily attained, just like in any other state. People all around the world can search the web for their family history. The Research Wiki contains free data that provides people with articles of family history. Using this site is easy and convenient for everyone, and the best part about it is that it is free! The articles are sufficient resources that can be utilized by anyone who desires to gain more knowledge about the history of their family.
Learning about family history can be an influential experience. By obtaining access to Maryland genealogy records, anyone can learn about their ancestors and use their newly gained understanding of their history to shape and influence their daily lives. By taking a few minutes of their time, it is possible for individuals to get started on digging into the past, and possibly begin shaping their future.
There are a variety of sources that can be used to find Maryland genealogy records. Since there were many people in this state that were interested by family histories, there is a wide collection of information about ancestors. There are indexes, bibliographies, and directories. Indexes usually have names in alphabetical order, bibliographies contain useful information such as book and article listings, and directories will divulge other sources that you can access to search for genealogy information.
There may be small prices that you have to pay to gain access to vital records. But, if you really think about it, what is a little bit of money, to a lifetime of answers. Some people may not realize just how important historical information can be. What if you are related to a famous influential celebrity? What if you have ethnic diversity in your genes? Your parents or other family members may be able to give you a bit of insight, but they won't be able to tell you information that lies extremely far back in time. That is, if they don't take the same steps you will to find out the information that you want to know. With some knowledge of your family history, access to libraries and/or the internet, anyone can find out about past people who have shaped their future. Maryland has so many sources that are waiting to be used by curious people in search of enlightening discoveries. Instead of being curious and interested in who and what shaped their past, now people can be sagacious and knowledgeable. Questions can turn to answers, and answers can turn into life changing thoughts, ideas, and life style decisions.
Maryland history is filled with unique people who led intriguing lives. These figures in Maryland could be your ancestors. With this rich history, there is much to find when searching for Maryland genealogy records.
In Maryland, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is responsible for vital statistics. They record each birth, death, marriage, and divorce. Unfortunately, Maryland didn't offer birth or death certificates until 1898, so it can be tough to locate genealogy records in Maryland prior to that date.
The Vital Statistics Administration issues copies of marriage certificates that took place after 1989. For marriages performed before 1990, the best place to look is with the circuit court clerk in each individual county. Divorce decrees and annulments are also kept on file by the circuit court clerks, but the vital statistics office can verify that a divorce took place.
The Maryland State Archives are another wonderful source of information. They are an excellent source for Maryland genealogy records. As Maryland is cognizant of the ability to steal an identity through vital records, access to birth records is restricted for 100 years from the date of birth.


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It was 45 years ago that K2 was born as America's ski company on Vashon Island in Washington's Puget Sound.
Renamed in 2003 as K2 Sports, the company today is an international portfolio of 16 world renowned brands and over 40 consumer product categories. K2 brands and businesses are world renowned as leaders in design, production, sales and marketing. K2 is driven by innovation and a passion for the sports enthusiast looking for unique and authentic lifestyle experiences.
K2 Ski markets the alpine, telemark/ Nordic, ski equipment and accessories.
"This award is really a tribute to our Customer Service teams, Independent reps and our Sales, Product and Marketing teams within K2. We pride ourselves on creating trade show booths that highlight our product and technical innovation, our exceptional athletes and brand communication that is stimulating, inviting, and most importantly business friendly. We have seen great sales growth over the last few years and believe that these items have helped contribute to these successes and the overall growth of the K2 Brand." Anthony De Rocco, VP Global Marketing


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Police: Gunman who fired shot in Subway robbery caught
SALEM, Ore. - A gunman who fired a shot into the wall next to a restaurant worker during an armed robbery Friday was arrested Monday when a patrol officer recognized the suspect from surveillance photos, the Salem Police Department said.
The case started late Friday night at a Subway sandwich shop on State Street in Salem.
The suspect walked in around 10 p.m. brandishing a gun and demanding money, police said. The robber fired the gun into th wall next to the Subway sandwich artist, grabbed some cash and left the scene on foot.
Salem police investigators distributed surveillance images of the suspect to officers in the department in an attempt to ID the suspect.
The effort paid off.
On Monday afternoon, Officer Larry Shryer spotted a man walking down the street who looked like the robber in the images, police said.
Shryer, who has been with the department since 1994, called for backup. When he realized the suspect had spotted him, however, Shryer made contact with the man and found he was carrying a loaded handgun.
Detectives interviewed the man and arrested him on charges accusing him of robbing the Subway.
The man, identified as 45-year-old James Bradley Palen of Oxnard, California, was booked on charges of Robbery in the First Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, two counts of Attempted Assault in the First Degree, Felon in Possession of a Weapon, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Altering a Firearms Identification Number and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine.


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A latest survey conducted by American survey & statistical giant GALLUP has concluded Sri Lanka to be amongst the Asian countries with the highest approval rating for its Chief Executive, with 91% of Lankan's approving of President Mahinda Rajapakse's performance.
As per the survey released recently Laotians, Cambodians, and Sri Lankans were the most likely to express support for their leaders, with over nine in 10 saying they approve of his job performance.
The 20% approval rating that Pakistanis gave their President was the lowest in the region.
Economic stability and peace dividends may help explain some of the relatively high approval that leaders of Laos, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka get from their constituents.


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Florida couple charged after child duct taped and tased
Police in Lakeland, Fla., have accused a couple of child abuse — alleging the pair duct taped and tased their 10-year-old daughter.
Yalonda Ashley, 36, said in an arrest affidavit that she bound her daughter's hands and covered her mouth with duct tape to "teach her a lesson to keep her hands and feet to herself."
The Polk County Sheriff's Office said Ashley's daughter also identified 31-year-old Steven Sanchez as the man who used a stun gun on her rear end. Deputies say the stun gun was used to instill fear among the 12 children living in the home.
"[The unnamed girl] had no complaints about the duct tape, but when we started to interview her and the other children about discipline in general, the victim and the other children disclosed the child had been tased earlier in the week as part of discipline." Polk County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Carrie Hortsman told WFLA.
Joanne Duncan, Sanchez's mother, defended her son when approached by NBC.
"This child had problems and he tried, he begged and he cried asking for help and nobody wanted to help him," she told reporter Josh Thomas.
The Department of Children and Families is investigating, according to CBS.
Reports of child abuse at the Lakeland home come the same week as another case farther south in Sarasota — where a doctor and his attorney wife face abuse charges linked to the caging of a 12-year-old girl.
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- Flights to Greece
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Few travel experiences compare to a holiday in Greece. Where else will you find such a matchless mix of ancient wonders, beautiful beaches and exciting resorts? Best of all, Greek holidays offer maximum choice from the green and pleasant Ionian Islands to the ancient wonders of Athens. If you can be flexible then you might just bag that cheap holiday bargain to Greece. We can source some of the best value accommodation in Greece from those 'drop-everything and go' late holiday deals to our superb value for money all inclusive holidays.
A self-catering package holiday to Greece provides the best of both worlds. You get the flexibility of self-catering with no-nonsense security that only a package holiday offers. So, if you're after a self-catering package holiday to Greece, pick the one that's been 'Packaged with care'. Renting a holiday villa in Greece has to be the most serene way to enjoy the easy-going Greek lifestyle. We offer holiday villas in Crete that you can take on either a full package basis including car hire or on a villa only basis allowing you to make your own travel arrangements.
Our villa holidays are perfect for a family villa, large villas, a private villa with pool and beach villas. If you're looking for villa holidays, villa accommodation, villas to rent, cheap villa holidays, villa hire or villa rentals, our villa direct website offers luxury villas as well as cheap villas. Villa holidays to the Greek Islands are available April, May, June, July, August, September & October.
Greece is perhaps the most magical place to be found anywhere in the world. Where else will you find such an irresistible combination of ancient history and sheer beauty? Crusader castles, Roman and Hellenistic ruins set in idyllic countryside. Where will you find such a choice of experiences and so many resorts, ranging from the utterly serene and tranquil to the most fun-loving imaginable? From lively clubs to quiet local tavernas. Add to this the many sun-soaked beaches and coves surrounded by the azure Aegean waters and you have one of the world's most desirable holiday destinations. Greece holidays really do provide something for everyone, from thrill seekers looking for Malia holidays to sunbathers, book yours online now with Monarch.
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The largest of the Greek Islands is Crete which has stunning scenery and fascinating historic sights. Malia holidays offer busy nightlife for the younger crowd but Rethymnon and Hersonissos are great resorts for families. If you are looking for peace and quiet in Crete, the agricultural town of Ierapetra is a relaxing choice.
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Take a stroll into the holiday spirit
The city of Brooksville and Hernando County government will present Christmas on Main Street from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday in downtown Brooksville. Downtown merchants will be open and offer holiday treats and entertainment. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Sweet T. Boutique across from the courthouse. The lighting of the courthouse Christmas tree will be at 6:30 p.m., followed by an hour of holiday entertainment by Randi Olsen and the Live Oak Theater Company, featuring a special appearance by Ebenezer Scrooge; the Brooksville Academy of the Arts' Kicks and Company, and Cathy Kelly. Call the county at (352) 540-6780 or the city at (352) 540-3810.
Christmas festival helps Future Farmers
The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will present the fourth annual Light Up Ridge Manor Christmas Festival from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Sunrise Plaza, 31100 Cortez Blvd., east of Interstate 75. The event will include Santa, Christmas carolers, a bookmobile, a train ride, a cake walk, a DJ, children's games, prizes, clowns, the Smokey Bear House and vendors. Proceeds will benefit the Brooksville Senior Future Farmers of America. For information, call Deidre Fletcher at (352) 796-9486 or Kevin Tennie at (352) 540-4521.
Today's picks
La Sertoma's Pancake Breakfast with Santa: 8-11 a.m., Guido's Pizza Cafe, 7219 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. $3; ages 2 and younger admitted free. (352) 796-4657.
Hernando Sportsman's Club Gun and Knife Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 Broad St., Brooksville. $16 for ages 16 and older. (352) 799-3605.
Withlacoochee Rockhounds Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Suncoast Dance Party Center, 13383 County Line Road, Spring Hill. $3 for adults, $1 for teenagers. (352) 688-7810.
Hernando Symphony Orchestra 'Sounds of the Season' holiday concert: 2 p.m., Springstead Theater, 3300 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. $12 adults; $5 students. (352) 683-5113.
Angels on High: 6:30-9 p.m., Lake House, 1202 Kenlake Ave., Spring Hill. $1 parking; donations appreciated. (352) 666-4746.
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Soldiers: Heroes of World War II Review
If you're an impatient gamer I'm going to do you a big favor. You don't have to read the rest of this review because I'll get right to the point for you – you will not like Soldiers: Heroes of World War II. Soldiers is a difficult game and requires very slow and methodical play, along with many reloads. Soldiers is not a bad game, it's just that a lot of players are going to be put off by its extreme difficulty level.
How hard is it? Well in the very first mission your task is to clear a town of German soldiers and there are only two ways into town. The first is along a road guarded by entrenched antitank guns, armor, and infantry. The second is less heavily protected, but requires you to cross a minefield. The town itself is crawling with Germans, supported by tanks and halftracks. If you make it to town, you'll also see that many of the buildings are filled with Germans that will open fire or come pouring into the streets as you approach and you've got to kill 'em all just to get to the second mission. The forces you're given for this assault? One tank, one armored car, and two soldiers. Yep, you read that right. Four units against what has to be a couple of hundred. Aren't you supposed to have a 3 to 1 advantage before attempting an assault on a fortified position? It doesn't get any easier from this point, even when playing at the easiest difficulty level. There are four campaigns, once for the British, Americans, Soviets, and Germans, and each one is as brutally hard as the next.
Now for the good news. If you're a patient, thinking, and details-oriented strategy or war gamer you just may find yourself loving Soldiers. The level of detail in the game is quite impressive. Each soldier carries a realistic inventory of weapons and ammunition, and once out of ammo you'll have to rely on taking weapons from corpses to keep fighting as odds are you won't find the right sized ammunition for your weapon while in the field. They'll sling their guns when idle and Tanks and vehicles have realistic ammunition stores and fuel capacities. If you try to force your way through on the treads of a tank, you'll find yourself out of ammo just when an enemy tank rolls onto the scene. Also, you can expect your vehicles to run out of gas during battles. When this happens you'll need to send a couple of crew members out to scrounge for fuel barrels or to siphon gas out of a disabled or captured enemy vehicle. While they're out and about looking for fuel, you should keep an eye out for some compatible ammo as well. Lose one of the crew while they are outside of the vehicle and your tank's performance will suffer – for example, you won't be able to reload and rotate the turret at the same time.
The high level of detail in the game extends to the maps as well. The game is fully 3D and the terrain and landscape features all have an effect on the game. Soldiers can enter any building, climb trees, lay low in wheat fields, or seek cover in thickets of brush. Tanks can knock trees over, demolish houses, and will struggle a bit to make it up slopes. The attention to detail during each of these actions is amazing. When a tank hits a tree the tree will shake and the leaves will rustle. When tanks start moving or begin climbing they'll belch out a puff of black smoke and when they come to a quick stop they'll lurch forward.


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Today's expected Senate briefing on the gang of eight immigration bill was postponed.
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., was scheduled to explain their nearly finished proposal, but senators coming out of the closed door meeting on Capitol Hill told reporters the gun issue took up the entire agenda.
Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., a powerful critic of immigration reform, said the gang of eight was not ready.
Sessions said, "I guess he wasn't ready. They didn't seem to be interested in doing that," he told reporters. "I didn't get the impression there was any interest to get that done today [among the gang of eight]. The impression I got was that they hoped to be able to do it next week."
Sen. Jeff Flake, a Republican of Arizona and one of the gang of eight, told reporters the bill could be ready by Friday or slip into next week.


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RockMelt - Your Browser - Re-Imagined
it doesn't even include a stable binary, requires signup, im my opinion not a candidate at all, maybe once they start doing public binaries then yes and that's a yes maybe at best
Yeah, it's suppose to be created by the leader in the old Netscape project.
That video is ridiculous! "Hi Internet, my name is Toby"? Followed by a slightly goofy, whitebread apple-pie life story, complete with an off-beat local pub and brand new girlfriend, accompanied by soft folky acoustic guitar...
Of course, Toby is a fake, his life is a fake, the pub he lives over is a fake, but if I just use this browser, I could have that life.
Edit: FYI, I'm not commenting on the quality of the product, just the goofiness of their promotional video.


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New Addition to the family
I just added a G19 and G34 to the collection. I debated hard between the G34 and G35, I rationalized and got the G34 since I have several 40 S&W including the G22. The G19 was a no brainer, the wife wanted one. Looking forward to see how well the G34 does on the range this weekend.:D
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I Remember buying my first Glock. Now I can't stop. Next year or the year after I'll start collecting commemoratives. Makes me happy & the wife sad.
I agree, I have the 19, 20, 22, and 34 now and will add a 33 to the colection soon.
Im planning to get a .40 caliber too. Thinking either to get the 23 or the 27.
I love the way the .40 in the 22 shoots, great feel, fast on follow up shots. Considering that I also have a Taurus PT740 Slim in .40 S&W and it a hand full.
The g23 is an awesome 40. Sub compact and super fun to shoot
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NEW YORK (Mar. 22)
David Oppenheim, 72, president of the National Hebrew Culture Council, who championed the introduction of modern Hebrew in public schools and colleges throughout the United States, died here last night of a heart attack.
A prominent attorney, he was a member of the board of trustees of the Jewish Education Committee of New York, past president of the Long Island Zionist Region and an active leader of the America-Israel Public Affairs Committee.


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By Choncho
May 20, 2010
|Pretty bad description of the route.
By Phil Esra
Jun 22, 2014
|Dunno, after putting in a few burns on this route, I'd say that description pretty much nails it. If you want more detail, go climb the thing. Fun route, maybe a little less striking than Pretty in Pink but quite good.
By Benjamin Chapman
From: Small Town, USA
Jun 22, 2014
|Choncho.....so, hit us with your best descriptive prose. How does your route description read?
By James Weiss 1
From: Pasadena, California
Nov 23, 2014
rating: 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
|The anchors are closed rap rings, not open shuts.
By SCherry
From: Boulder, CO
Jan 4, 2015
|Anyone else think the last 15 feet of this climb is the crux? I have a feeling (like a lot of routes at Echo) that something broke up at the finish making it harder...unless I missed something?
By Joe Wysznski
Mar 17, 2016
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Troy Fischer, director for the New York City Department of Education's Office of Instructional Technology, knew that more than one million students could sit in a room and deal with integers and algebraic equations, but he questioned whether that learning environment was the best for a generation of students of whom roughly 93 percent are video- gaming technology natives. New York City schools needed an engaging curriculum solution that would offer the "stickiness" needed for students to master math problems beyond what daily worksheets could provide.
Fischer's team and other members of the district's division of teaching and learning are responsible for looking at innovative educational solutions to share with instructional coordinators. "Everyone else, especially in other industries, is using simulations, so why aren't we doing this?" Fischer asks. Could gaming be the answer? Students were already familiar with these simulations outside of school; could math gaming engage students in a subject at school? As a result, New York City schools started piloting an online video gaming, pre-algebra and algebra solution called DimensionM from educational gaming company Tabula Digita. Starting in September 2006, Celine Azoulay, regional technology coordinator for Brooklyn's schools, piloted the program in three of her Bay Ridge schools. Successes there resulted in NYC schools extending the pilot to 48 schools in all five boroughs and for use with their special education students. "We can educate without technology, but to do it efficiently we must use technology," says Fischer.
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The pilot sites had students with varied socio-economic and achievement levels, as well as varied necessary hardware. The division of teaching and learning bought the multiplayer software that transforms students into classroom-math-gamers, who compete against one another, form teams and collaborate in classroom vs. classroom, school vs. school, and district vs. district competitions-nationwide and globally. Students can strive for personal bests and for school or team pride. Leader boards posted on the DimensionM Web site allow students to return to the games to improve their skills, raise their rankings and do more math. This new approach to math curriculum also gives teachers an educator portal, allowing Web-based access to results and student monitoring.
"Throughout the games students acquire tools to add to their utility pack, and those tools are associated with solving math problems," Fischer says. "So their digital inventory adds to their math repertoire and knowledge base." The idea is to allow students to make decisions that have virtual consequences. This could have significant and positive effects, especially as a reference point when solving real-world problems, he adds.
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A comprehensive evaluation of the pilot program is currently being conducted, and it could result in expanding the project. Early anecdotal reports have been positive. What's impressive is that students will help other students master the material, in order to get to the next level, which is common in video gaming.
Fischer says that Chancellor Joel L. Klein's Fair Funding Initiative allows schools to identify funds for these sorts of projects. He says that sharing options like the Tabula Digita solution gives individual school administrators a chance to decide what's best for them.
Fischer finds no reason why simulations can't be done in other subjects. "Having kids produce and write in this arena-that's where we want to be."
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Paris Hilton is the latest celebrity convert to the Kabbalah.The hotel heiress says whenever she is miserable she drives straight to her local Kabbalah centre for help. Paris believes speaking to fellow devotees of the mystic Jewish faith helps her deal with her stressful life in the spotlight. She told Britain's More magazine: "When I split with Nick [Carter] I coped by going straight to the Kabbalah Centre in Los Angeles, told everyone about the break-up and got a new [red string Kabbalah] bracelet. I go there regularly - it helps me deal with my life." Other celebrity followers of the Kabbalah include Madonna, Demi Moore, Britney Spears, Brittany Murphy and Hugh Jackman. Meanwhile, Paris is reportedly set to become the new face of Burger King. The sexy socialite is in talks with the fast-food chain about becoming their public spokeswoman after publicly stating she is a huge fan. During filming of 'The Simple Life 2', Paris and best friend Nicole Richie begged customers in front of a Burger King restaurant to buy them a burger because they didn't have any money.
The 23-year-old blonde is also said to be keen on the deal because they may use one of her songs on the commercials, which will help launch her singing career.
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on 10/9/2015 1:44:00 AM
Age: 25-29
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I love this powder so much! Perfect cover up, I dont need to touch up.
on 7/7/2015 6:18:00 PM
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I have this powder in "medium-light" for my NC25 skin.
It definitely helps make my makeup look matte and it stops my skin from getting oily. The problem is that it clings onto vellus hairs because it isn't very finely milled. Due to the powder clinging onto vellus hairs, it's easy for someone to apply too much of this powder and look cakey.
on 5/22/2015 11:37:00 PM
Age: 30-35
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Hair: Black, Straight, Fine
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I'm using the compact foundation from this series as well. The sales assistant recommended the Medium light shade for me, I'm an nc25 btw.
I use this as a touch up powder and it really lives up to my expectation. The powder adheres to my skin and does not form icky patches that happens with some other powders after touch up.
The compact comes with the lousy awful looking pouch as well which I really do not fancy.
EDIT: I have come to realise what was causing my face to oxidize. This is the cause of my orangey looking face.
Would I buy this again? Hell no.
on 3/1/2015 2:23:00 AM
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Really disappointed by this one. I only put powder on once a day but after two weeks, there was a 'hole' in the powder and one week later it all broke up and I lost all the rest on the floor. I love the UD eye palettes but I will be going back to Lancôme for powder.
on 1/4/2015 2:49:00 PM
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I've never tried Urban Decay before and I thought why not try the powder since the Naked line is so popular. My shade is Naked Medium but isn't too warm which is nice. I haven't had any trouble with oxidation when wearing this and it does on so nicely without it looking cakey. Touch-ups are super easy and I used a big fluffy brush to gently sweep on a bit to my T-zone and chin.
It does give a matte finish but if you pop on a touch of blush and maybe some bronzer, it isn't a problem. The Naked line is pretty much the concept of 'your skin but better' and I thought I wouldn't get enough coverage from it. But if you apply a little and then put a bit more where you need it, then it gives a good amount of coverage to kind of blur pores and even out the skin tone. It doesn't cover much redness so I have to use a concealer underneath on pimples and red spots. I haven't noticed any breakouts from this powder and it hasn't made any of my pores clogged either. This is $34 at Sephora and I will happily spend that much for another compact of this whenever I run out. It is perfect for on top of foundation, days when you don't want to wear foundation, and days when you want to slap something on to mattify your skin. I think this will be a great year round product. The only reason I took a lippie off is because of how little product you get so just keep a light hand with it and it should last a while.
on 12/4/2014 4:41:00 AM
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I bought this powder when i purchased the Urban Decay Naked Foundation, and i am glad i did! Love the fact that it gives a nice matte finish on top of my foundation, it doesnt feel cakey and doesnt have a weird texture. I got matched to the shade dark as i have olive skin and im shade 8 in the foundation (shades 8 -12 get matched dark) it was quite pricey! I got mine from Debhanams and im glad i did. Its cute love the packaging and the beautiful purple rose pouch the powder comes in. It comes with a sponge inside, i dont really use the sponge, i use a real techniques powder brush and just swirl it all over my face, you dont need much. A little goes a Long way! I have oily skin and iv noticed i wear this all day and i only sometimes have to just top my brush on top of my nose during the day to stop the shine. Thats about it! Love the fact it doesn't cake!
Overall A great powder and would definately repurchase.
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on 10/28/2014 4:55:00 PM
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Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Green
This powder really does give you a matte, unnatural and very flat finish. I really wish there was some sort of glow or illuminating aspect. Contouring and highlighting is a must when using this....at least on my face. I have light skin, but the medium light works ok on me, a bit orange. The light just didn't look natural either. It was too yellow. I like how finely milled it is, but it can leave your face caked if you apply a lot. It really helps cover some redness and "blur" your skin. I am impressed with that aspect. It did it's job okay with other makeup products, but really came to life when I use it with Naked Skin BB and the Naked Flushed palette (UD products of course). I haven't really noticed its ability to keep your makeup put any longer than other powders. It takes a lot to make your face look not dewy or oily. I applied it in the morning and by noon my face looked really shiny. I used it over the Naked Skin BB and over other foundations.
I do like this version compared to the Naked Loose Powder. It is a lot less messy and doesn't look as dry or cakey. What I don't like is how little you get with it. Most of the packing is used to house the useless sponge below the pan. I have been using this for about 3 weeks daily and already hit pan and the bare spot grows quickly. I probably won't repurchase this since it doesn't seem to last long nor perform as well as other powders I've had.
on 10/14/2014 7:18:00 PM
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I actually really like this product. I use it in top of my foundation. I really like the matte finish it gives. It sets my foundation fairly well and makes it last all day. It is a pretty pricey product so I was disappointed when I hit pan so fast. That is a major con for me that you do not get much product for the price you are paying.
on 8/27/2014 11:23:00 PM
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I have Naked Skin Ultra Definition Pressed Finishing Powder in the shade Naked Dark�it's the darkest available & if you wear Naked Skin Liquid Makeup, it works well with shades 8.0 to 12.0. I bought & use this powder specifically to set that foundation & because I have oily skin. It actually is gorgeous on top of the matching foundation. I was kind of nervous to buy it for the reason that my skin tone is weird & to be safe, I typically use translucent powers. I was really shocked by how well this finishing powder matched my skin & didn�t cake. It does offer a little bit of coverage to it & I don�t, but I�m sure I could wear it alone if I wanted to; I could just apply it on top of a primer & step out the door. What my favorite thing about it is its natural matte (not powdery!) finish. It�s also slightly shimmery & I love that just for the reason that I�m a glitter junky & all for anything that sparkles.
I think there are two cons to this product. The first, how little product I actually got. I guess I just thought I�d get some more for the +$30 I spent on a compact. I�m conflicted because while I don�t mind paying for quality makeup, with my oily skin, I do use a lot of powder & I�ll go through it faster than people who only have only t-zones or people who are only using it once a day to set their foundation. All of my face is oily all the time & I use powder pretty frequently. The second con is how easily the compact breaks; I don�t suggest carrying it around with you. It�s safest at home since if you drop it or if it accidently cracks, you�ll end up losing a lot of product.
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"Good People," a play about choices, and those who may not have them, opens Aurora Community Theatre's 57th season at 8 p.m. Oct. 21, continuing Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 12 at the theater, 115 E. Pioneer Trail.
Fred Sternfeld makes his ACT directorial debut with David Lindsay-Abaire's "Good People," which takes a provocative, sometimes humorous, but never preachy look at the "haves" and "have-nots" in America.
The play tells the story of Margie Walsh and Mikey Dillon who grew up good friends in blue-collar South Boston. They even had a brief summer romance, but after high school,
Mike caught every break. He went to college, became a doctor, moved to the suburbs and rose rapidly on the financial ladder. At the same time, Margie's no-luck life and single motherhood kept her in Southie juggling minimum-wage jobs, always balancing on a slippery slope "only a paycheck away from desperate straits."
When Margie (pronounced with a hard "g") and Mike meet again two decades later, the stark contrast of their lives and a long-buried secret force them each to take an honest look at life.
Aurorans Paula Kline-Messner and Rob Albrecht take on the featured roles of Margie and Mike. Jenny Barrett plays Margie's friend and bingo buddy, Jean. Mary Jane Nottage is Margie's patient landlady Dottie, and Craig Joseph, her dollar store boss, Stevie. Kristi Little performs the role of Mike's wife, Kate.
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In Ad Ages annual survey of prices for 30 second commercial spots, Simon or no Simon, American Idol still tops everything with its Tuesday show averaging $467,617 per spot, topping Sunday Night Football's $415,000.
Glee tops all scripted content at $272,694, though Fox animations Family Guy ($259,289) and The Simpsons ($253,170) have impressive hauls according to the survey estimates.
Two and a Half Men topped all live action comedy with $206,722 per 30 second spot, leading The Big Bang Theory ($195,077) and Modern Family ($193,635).
The survey puts Castle slightly ahead of Hawaii Five-0 ($134,155 vs. $133,900).
Newcomer The Event ($137,210) came in ahead of newcomer No Ordinary Family ($107,671). Last week No Ordinary Family had the better adults 18-49 ratings.
Fringe's 30 second spot cost is estimated at $122,163, not that much less (especially considering the real life ratings gap) than the $132,024 estimate for Bones.
According to the survey, Chuck pulls in $94,697 and Community $88,062.
The numbers can't be taken as gospel, they're averages compiled from surveys of six media buying agencies and "other sources." They are mostly based on the upfront negotiations (i.e., pricing was negotiated for new shows before they aired). They're are unaudited numbers. I'd guess in most cases the numbers are decent proxies for relative revenue based on the ratings projections the networks gave the advertisers.
Those projections weren't very good for some of the new shows and we'll sadly never see a trued up report based on what actually happened. Rest assured that the truing-up will occur nonetheless. Fox already said goodbye to the $143,126 Lone Star was estimated to generate per 30 second spot — because when things got trued up, it wasn't going to be anywhere near $143,126.
Still fun for discussion purposes though. Browse the night-by-night grid on Ad Age to see detail for all broadcast network shows, including mid season shows.


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I plan to do my first tire rotation on a Forrester. rather than lifting one wheel at a time with the scissor jack, I would like to lift the entire front (or rear) axle using a floor jack, place the jackstands and remove both tires.
Question: where (under which part of the Forrester) should I place the jack head? what is the safest/stronger part of the car which I can access for lifting purposes? I am looking for a frame element along the centerline, of course, since the standard lips near the wheel will only allow lifting off the pavement one tire at a time.
Thank you for any suggestion/tip/hint.
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safely lifting a Forrester with a floor jack?
Started by happy , Apr 08 2004 04:16 PM
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Posted 08 April 2004 - 04:53 PM
AFAIK Subaru recommends front to back tire rotation. What I do is lift the front of one side with the scissor jack and the rear of the same side with my floor jack using the lift points on the rocker panel. I made a small wood piece to sit on the saddle of the floor jack that has a small groove in it that the rocker panel seam sits in.
Posted 08 April 2004 - 04:56 PM
I've used a floor jack to lift the Legacy at the center of the rear differential and the center of what I call the engine cradle. I've also lifted one side by putting a 2x4 under the sill and jacking it up in the middle. Jacking points should be listed in the service manual. Check to see if this is applicable for the Forester and be careful.
I thought the Forester had a real spare. If so, just jack up one corner, install the spare, move to the next corner and put on the tire you just removed, etc. That's part of the beauty of a full size spare.
I thought the Forester had a real spare. If so, just jack up one corner, install the spare, move to the next corner and put on the tire you just removed, etc. That's part of the beauty of a full size spare.
Posted 08 April 2004 - 05:20 PM
If you have a large enough jack, just jacking at the front factory location is enough to lift the entire side of the car. A jack like this: http://www.harborfre...temnumber=91039 does the job nicely. As for jacking the entire front or rear... Jack on the rear diff for the rear, and jack on the plate across the subframe piece that sits BEHIND the oil pan for the front.
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The Minnesota Senate first overturned 18 months of negotiations, then flipped back tonight.
Senators adopted a "user fee" proposal offered by John Howe, R-Red Wing, thanks to a last-minute switch by Sen. Warren Limmer, R-Maple Grove. The Senate adopted the Howe plan 34-33.
Here was the vote:
Then, minutes later, led by Sen. Jim Metzen, DFL-South St. Paul, the Senate decided to reconsider the measure. After the most impassioned debate of the 9-hour discussion, the Senate returned to the electronic pull tab plan. The Howe plan went down, 30-35, in the reconsideration vote.
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Footy-ghana.com investigations reveal that former Black Stars defender Issa Ahmed is close to sealing a move to CAF Champions League campaigners Berekum Chelsea.
Ahmed, who is now a free agent after being released from his contract with Danish second tier side Randers FC, was initially set to rejoin former club Asante Kotoko, but that fell through.
Footy-ghana.com understands that Ahmed is very enthusiastic about moving to the Golden City Park and our sources reveal that the club's bankroller, Emmanuel Kyeremeh is close to taking a decision on the 2006 World Cup squad member.
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I'm not sure if its just my family, or where I grew up, but we use a phrase such as. "It wasnt half good" "it isnt half bad" "we didnt half have a good time" "my feet arn't half aching". I just wondered if its a local dialect thing or where it came from. I am originally from Derbyshire. I now live in Lincolnshire. Any help would be great. Thanks.