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The owner of a foul-mouthed cockatoo who was recently fined $15 for violating a noise ordinance in the U.S. town of Warwick, Rhode Island is appealing her case to the state Superior Court.
Lynne Taylor found herself before a judge when her next door neighbor – who is also her ex-husband's new girlfriend – claimed Taylor's bird was cursing loudly and chirping the word "whore" repeatedly at the neighbor. Taylor's attorney says the 12-year-old bird, named Willy, isn't cursing at all, and had never bothered anyone until the girlfriend moved in.
"He says knock it off, he doesn't curse at the new girlfriend," said Taylor's attorney, Stephen Peltier on Tuesday. "The girlfriend's all upset about everything, if it rains tomorrow she'll blame my client."
Taylor's appeal claims the noise ordinance is unconstitutional, because the town doesn't clarify how loud a noise has to be to be considered a nuisance. A date for the hearing has not yet been set.


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Visitors to luxury hotels in London may be interested to visit the 9/11 anniversary photography exhibition at the Imperial War Museum.
Marking the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York, the Memory Remains exhibition will feature the works of photographer Francesc Torres.
Mr Torres was given special access to an aircraft hangar at JFK Airport, which housed the debris from the site of the World Trade Centre.
The debris, which varies from steel girders distorted by intense heat or pressure to unclaimed personal belongings, tells the story of the attacks.
Memory Remains is presented in cooperation with the National September 11th Memorial & Museum and the International Center of Photography, in association with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey.
Alongside the exhibition in London, there will also be displays at the International Centre for Photography in New York and at the Centre da Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona.
Mr Torres commented: "When I entered hangar 17 at JFK International Airport for the first time in 2006, I was immediately hit by the deep sense that the objects I was confronted with, from large shards of rusted and burnt steel to bikes left forever by their owners, were the symbolic substitutes of the victims."
He continued: "Their overwhelming presence stood for all the people that lost their lives that late summer day a decade ago."
Visitors to the capital can experience the Memory Remains exhibit from August 26th through to February 26th, 2012.
Also coming to the Imperial War Museum, Shaped by War: Photographs by Don McCullin will feature a gallery of over 200 previously unseen pieces, which explore the photographer's lifetime of work.
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DEVELOPER Sunland expects Dubai's courts will ask it to explain discrepancies between statements its executive David Brown gave the emirate's prosecutors in a bribery case and his sworn evidence to an Australian court.
An account of Mr Brown's evidence in a civil case before the Victorian Supreme Court was read to the Dubai court, which is hearing a criminal bribery case against Australians Matthew Joyce and Marcus Lee over a 2007 property deal, during a hearing on Sunday.
Mr Brown, Sunland's chief of operations for the Middle East, told the Dubai prosecutor that a school friend of Mr Joyce's, Angus Reed, approached him about buying a block of land on the waterfront.
But last month Mr Brown told the Supreme Court that, in fact, he called Mr Reed and admitted he never tried to correct the record with the Dubai prosecutor.
''We apprehend we may be asked by the prosecutor or the judge [in Dubai] for information in regards to material put before this court,'' counsel for Sunland, Sandy Thompson, SC, told the Supreme Court yesterday.
The Supreme Court is hearing Sunland's claim against Mr Joyce, who is in jail in Dubai, and Mr Reed, over 44 million dirham (about $14 million) it paid for rights over a waterfront block in Dubai. It claims the pair held no rights over the land.
Mr Joyce and Mr Reed yesterday secured limited protection against a similar claim mounted in Dubai, in which Sunland has asked for damages against Mr Joyce.
Sunland agreed to take no further action against Mr Joyce to advance its ''civil right'' claim, which is being heard as part of the criminal proceeding in Dubai, until January 27.
Counsel for Mr Joyce, Peter Collinson, SC, said it would be ''both vexatious and oppressive'' for Sunland to pursue the same claim in both jurisdictions.
He said judgment was imminent in the Victorian proceeding and asked Justice Clyde Croft to order Sunland not to proceed with the Dubai claim, which returns to court on January 29.
''Plainly, in this case where we've now completed the trial in terms of evidence, no sensible argument could be put that this proceeding should be stayed,'' Mr Collinson said.
Mr Thompson said there would be an advantage for Sunland in persisting with the Dubai proceedings because it might be able to ''vindicate'' itself in the emirate.
''This court, consistent with the English courts, should not restrain the proceeding based upon its own view of the fairness or unfairness of the foreign proceeding,'' he said.
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In a recent post for Entrepreneur, Riva Richmond discusses what to do and how to fix things when your business has been hacked.
According to a study by the Ponemon Institute, malicious or criminal data breaches on average cost victim companies $318 per compromised record in 2010.
Having a security recovery plan can make the process smoother and less expensive, to which Richmond has listed six critical steps to take if your business has been hacked. For example:
Find out what happened.
It's important to get a full picture of what happened, including how the hackers got in, which computers and accounts were compromised, which data was accessed or stolen, Richmond says.
"The best route may be to contact your local, county or state police computer crimes unit and the FBI, which can do forensic analyses and provide valuable guidance," she writes.
Seek legal advice.
"If you don't have a special cyber-insurance policy that will provide an experienced attorney, you may need to hire one to navigate the legal issues," she writes.
Richmond also advises that you may also be required to alert state authorities because there isn't a federal data-breach notification rule.
Communicate early and often.
Quick and honest communication with affected employees, customers and partners — about what happened, what you're doing about the problem and what they need to do, could be necessary to saving your business' value.
For more on IT safety and security, read Richmond's full post here.


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Jeff Brandes, burning through money on paid staff, loans his campaign $500k
In one of the state's most competitive Florida Senate primaries, Republican state Rep. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, reports raising nearly $70,000 in his first fundraising quarter and throwing in $500,000 of his own money. Brandes, whose family started Cox Lumber and who is worth at least $10-million, faces state Rep. Jim Frishe in the GOP primary, but Fishe's latest fundraising report is not yet public.
The vast majority of Brandes' contributions come from outside the district, which includes southern Pinellas and part of Tampa. What's most striking, though, is how much money Brandes has already spent: $265,000. A big chunk of that appears to going to more than three dozen! paid staffers - presumably people walking neighborhoods. That total doesn't include the more than $40,000 he spent promoting himself for re-election as a state representative before he jumped into the senate race.
For a candidate running against creatures of Tallahassee - Frishe - Brandes' campaign sure is relying heavily on Tallahassee interests to fund campaign operatives, many of whom are also from outside the district.
Senate District 22 is a competitive district, which Alex Sink and Barack Obama won, but it will be decided in the Aug. 14 primary. Democrats did not field a candidate.


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Rev. James L. Wilk, age 79, of Waconia, Minn., passed away Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012 at his home.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waconia with Rev. Phil Wagner officiating; visitation is Friday from 4-8 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia and at the church one hour prior to the service; prayer service will be held Friday Evening at 8 p.m.; interment Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Waconia.
James L. Wilk was born on April 1, 1933 in Leigh, Neb. He was the son of Oscar and Elsie (Froehlich) Wilk. He was baptized on April 13, 1933 at Zion Lutheran Church in Leigh, Neb., and later confirmed in the Christian Faith on April 14, 1946 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus, Neb. On June 21, 1958, James was united in marriage to Lydia Gessner at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Lakewood, Ohio.
Pastor Wilk graduated from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis in 1958 and was ordained in the Holy Ministry of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod in August of 1958 in Christ Lutheran and Redeemer Lutheran Churches in Winner and Clearfield, S.D. He served there for 6 1/2 years, before going to Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Standish, Mich. He retired from Bethlehem in 1995 and moved to Waconia where he served at Trinity Lutheran Church by teaching bible studies and preaching God's Word in the local nursing homes and some church services. He took pride in the fact that he gave 2,700 sermons over his 54 years of ministry.
Pastor Wilk helped with creating and serving Faith Church in Prescott, Mich., as well as serving many vacancies in Michigan. He was the Circuit Counselor of the Timberline Circuit in Michigan for 20 years conducting over 100 call meetings.
He was an awesome husband, dad, grandpa, and friend to so many. He loved taking part in his children's lives whether it was golfing with his son or helping his daughters with their lawns and yard work. He took pride in baptizing each of his granddaughters and being present at five out of eight confirmations. He had a story to tell you at any given time.
In his last days, he took comfort in Psalm 13 and knowing that he was going to a better place.
Pastor is preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Elsie Wilk; sister Donna Dobson.
Pastor Wilk is survived by his loving family; wife Lydia; daughters and son-in-law Debora Dahl of Shoreview, Minn., Lisa and Milo Swanton of Bloomington, Minn.; son and daughter-in-law Larry and Linda Wilk of Marion, Ind.; granddaughters Ariel Dahl, Kendra Dahl, Rachel Swanton, Jane Swanton, Amy Swanton, Laura Wilk, Marissa Wilk, and Andrea Wilk; sister-in-law Lillian Kachic of Ohio; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Arrangements with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia; www.johnsonfh.com.
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Rev. James L. Wilk, age 79, of Waconia, Minn., passed away Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012 at his home.


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Mayanna Manion died Sept. 25. She was 97.
Mrs. Manion was born Sept. 25, 1915, in Portland. She married Arthur John Manion in 1933. She graduated and received a teaching certificate from Mount Angel College in 1960 followed by a master's degree at the University of Portland. She worked as a teacher for many small schools in the Mid-Willamette Valley and Portland, including Crooked Finger School, Whiskey Hill School, Hubbard Elementary, North Marion, Lake Labish, Mount Angel and several Portland Catholic schools. She finished her career with the State of Oregon Work Incentive Program with the Employment Division.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; sons, Peter, Brian, John, Bernard; and sister, Virginia. She is survived by her children, Faith Ackerman, Mary O'Connor, Michael, Dennis, Leonard, Mark and Donald; 41 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 16, at St. Paul Church in Silverton. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. at St. Paul, Friday, March 15.


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When "Warehouse 13" closed out its third season, Steve Jinks (Aaron Ashmore) and H. G. Wells (Jaime Murray) were killed and the death of the villainous Walter Sykes (Anthony Michael Hall) didn't prevent the destruction of the Warehouse, which left Pete (Eddie McClintock), Myka (Joanne Kelly), Artie (Saul Rubinek) and Claudia (Allison Scagliotti) as the only survivors.
But no one can keep the Warehouse team down for long. In fact, the Warehouse might be expanding soon.
According to Deadline, Syfy is close to finishing a deal to add seven episodes to the fourth season of "Warehouse 13," bringing the total up to 20 episodes. Since its debut in 2009, "Warehouse 13" has been one of the most popular series on the network and with the pending cancellation of "Eureka," "Warehouse 13" is the defacto flagship series for Syfy.
So how can additional episodes be a bad thing? For starters, this seems to indicate that Syfy is looking to split the season into blocks of ten episodes each and air them almost a calender year apart as it did with "Eureka" and "Battlestar Galactica." That way, Syfy has enough episodes to run over consecutive summers without having to officially renew the series for a fifth year.
The other downside is that if Syfy goes forward with that plan, it not only means three fewer episodes per year, it means that the "Warehouse 13" will miss out on six episodes if it had been picked up for a 13 episode fifth season.
There's still every possibility that Syfy could renew "Warehouse 13" again next summer, with another batch of episodes for 2014 or even 2015. But the network has repeatedly used this strategy to wind down its most popular shows. And this could mean that "Warehouse 13's" time could be up sooner than it should be.


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Subscribe to the Dave Dameshek Football Program on iTunes.
Shek & Rank are joined by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor for a breakdown of a wild & crazy wildcard weekend, Peyton vs. Brady, the frustration of watching the playoffs on TV, the lack of credit for Alex Smith, and which QB among the eight still standing is best.
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Problem with a Kimber
Our local gun shop is finally back up and running after an unfortunate fire last year, and they now have gun rentals again. My wife and I tried out a couple of different guns today, one of which was a Kimber Carry II. I had a problem with that gun that I've never run into with anything else I shot (which admittedly isn't that much). On average about 1 in 4 rounds the ejected shell casing would fly straight back and smack me in the forehead. I don't know if it was the gun, or if I was doing something wrong or what, but now I have 3 nice crescent-shaped burn marks on my head.
i'm glade I can say I have never the same experience with any of my Kimbers,(3) I have nothing but good things to say.I average about 7-800 rounds a week. however, I'm sure that someone will be allong shortly to offer some help, as for me I would tend to look at the ejector , but luckly it was a rental.
Very common thing with new 1911s. The issue is the extractor is slightly out of tune. Just Google "1911 Extractor Tuning" and you'll find all kinds of posts and articles on how to tune your extractor. Another option would be to just keep shooting it. Wear eye protection and it will likely smooth itself out in a couple hundred rounds or so. Third option is call Kimber and have it sent back for warranty work.
see, I told you someone would come by...... EXTRACTOR not ejector as I stated.
BTW the problem is exagerated with the Pro Carry II and other aluminum framed 1911s because of the light frame and heavy steel slide. I would bet on operator error.
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Hear that? It's the sound of tens of millions of dollars flowing into mobile health.
In July alone we reported on $138 million in investment deals, which included a whopping $61 million for ClearPractice's parent company, $35 million for a sleep device maker, and a $25 million investment promised by Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong in his new joint venture with Toumaz. Most investments, of course, were still only about a couple million in size.
During the past three days, we've also seen two important investment deals for August: $50 million for appointment setting app ZocDoc and $3 million for iPhoneECG developer AliveCor.
While the trickle of investment dollars appears to be picking up, a new survey from health apps incubator Rock Health finds that many digital health entrepreneurs characterize fundraising as their biggest challenge.
Rock Health mashed up data from Capital IQ, CrunchBase, NVCA, and a survey it conducted of 110 entrepreneurs working at digital health startups. Overall, Rock concluded as we have that venture capital interest in digital health is "skyrocketing" since 2010 was a record year that saw 138 healthcare technology investment deals, up from 52 such deals in 2005. Rock Health already counts 35 investment deals of $2 million for digital health startups in 2011, but many others see fundraising as a challenge.
Of the 110 startups interviewed, only 13 percent had secured angel funding. Only 2 percent had venture capital funding. Most said they were "bootstrapping" their startups on capital of $50,000 or less.
Another interesting finding from Rock's survey: Early stage digital health entrepreneurs are building business-to-consumer (B2C) companies despite the majority of investment dollars flowing to business-to-business (B2B) ventures. Of those surveyed, 60 percent of the startups plan to have consumers pay for their product, while 30 percent said hospitals would, about 30 percent said insurers would, some 26 percent expect employers to pay, and finally some 22 percent plan to have advertisers pay for it. Obviously, some respondents had picked multiple payers.
Besides funding the Rock survey found that "establishing a sustainable revenue model" and "talent acquisition" were among the most pressing issues facing their business today.
It was often said that a lack of regulatory guidance from the FDA was causing some investors to hesitate to invest in the growing number of mobile health startups. Hopefully last month's guidance document from the FDA goes a long way to ease those fears and investment dollars continue to flow.


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Run Saber
Review by Relle
"A fun game, but short and simple"
Run Saber is one of those games I saw in Nintendo Power back in my youth and thought ''Wow, that looks cool!'' Unfortunately, due to my above-mentioned youth, I never had the money to buy more than one or two games a year, and Run Saber just couldn't compete with Final Fantasy 3 and Chrono Trigger. Many years later, I find this sucker in the bargain bin. Lucky? Sort of. Run Saber is one of those games that is indeed fun, but compared to today's titles, doesn't have a lot to offer.
SNES-era, though the environments are detailed and varied, while the enemies range from bland to wowzers! Your characters have moderately detailed sprites, but the big draw is the attack animations. There's a lot of them, and they usually provide you with a good show as you slice and dice your way through the stages. No FMV, no polygons, just good ol' fashioned spritely action. Plus, you can change the outfit and color palette of your hero(ine) by pausing and hitting select! Groovy!
Erm...nothing I'd buy the soundtrack to, if there even is one (I checked, there isn't). It's pretty typical for an action game, with techno beats and rhythms. The hero and heroine each have their grunts and groans when they're hit or attack or jump or whatever, along with a ''Haaa-aah!'' when you unleash their special attack.
In the age-old tradition of Contra, we have Run Saber. The world's been overrun by monsters under control of an evil doctor, and you have control of one of two Run Sabers, powerful warriors of good...or something. Obviously story is not a big part of this game.
As I said before, this game plays in the vein of Contra. However, rather than guns with unlimited ammunition, you have energy swords and butt-kickin' special attacks. Here's how it works: the male Run Saber, Allen, has a plasma sword that just plain toasts enemies with great reach. The female, Sheena, (who is better, in my opinion) has an ice saber that freezes enemies. She has less horizontal reach, but more of a vertical reach. You can pick up a single power-up that increases the range and power of your saber, but only one. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, since when you die, your saber goes back to normal. Naturally, you have your special moves. These differ between each character, of course. Allen uses a bigass plasma dragon that snakes around the screen, destroying everything in its path, while Sheena throws out showers of ice crystals in a 360 degree whirlwind around her. As you may expect, both these attacks destroy everything on the screen.
The differences between the two heroes (besides cosmetic) end with their sabers. Their regular moves, including flips, speed, and other attacks are identical in every way but their color palette. Here's where things get interesting, though: while you have a whole planet full of nasties to beat up, you are, in fact, pretty badass yourself. You can, of course, use a normal attack while jumping, but on the way down you can hold down or down-left/down-right on the controller, engulfing your foot in whatever element your saber is, and basically killing whoever touches your foot. As funny as that sounds, it looks better in practice. In addition, you can hold up while jumping, lowering your height, but enveloping your entire body in energy that'll kill enemies and hurt bosses. Basically, it makes you invincible while in the air. Both heroes can also climb walls, hang from ceilings, and generally climb anything you see in the game.
With all these badass moves, you'd think the game's easy, right? Sort of. Instead of Contra, where one hit kills you (what's with these wimps who die after running into an alien, huh? Who gave them the guns?) you start with three hits that can be replenished by med kits enemies will randomly drop. You can have a maximum of eight hits, though not getting damaged in between med kits is fairly difficult.
Replay Value
Like Contra, the replay value is in getting yourself to the end and beating the main villain, thus saving the world. Also like Contra, it's short. Only five stages to speak of. Fortunately, that's its main drawback. There's three modes of difficulty, and you can set how many lives you start with, making things as difficult or as easy as you want. However, there's nothing to unlock, which is to be expected for an old game...an old action game, no less. Nonetheless, I recommend this title for Contra and Strider fans, or action fans in general. It's just plain cool.
Reviewer's Rating: 3.5 - Good
Originally Posted: 08/28/03
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What if my check is returned for insufficient funds?
Checks returned to the College for insufficient funds or stop payment will be assessed a fee in the amount of $25.
I am due a refund. When can I expect it?
If you have dropped a class during the 100% refund period, 50% refund period, or 25% refundperiod, please note that your refund will be processed two weeks after the semester starts. Please allow at least one additional week for processing.
If your refund is due to financial aid, your student account is updated only when the Financial Aid Department receives the funds, and updates your record. They in turn notify the Student Accounts office, which updates your billing record. The following week refund checks are generated.
Under no circumstances are students allowed to pick up checks from our office. They are mailed on Thursdays.
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If your account is not paid in full by the close of the previous semester, your account will be sent to our collection agency, CBCS. You must contact them, as soon as possible to make payment arrangements. Their number is 1-888-488-5351. Please note that you will not be able to attend BCCC in the future, or have official transcripts sent until your obligation to BCCC is paid in full.


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Warsaw (Feb. 10)
Expulsion of Jewish refugees from Germany who have been admitted to Poland was demanded here yesterday by leaders of the anti-Semitic National Democratic party during a discussion in the Polish parliament.
The demand was voiced in the course of a debate during which the anti-Semitic parliamentarians criticized the policy of the Polish government. Dr. Joshua Thon, president of the Jewish parliamentary club, was absent from the session because of illness.


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Happy Chanukah! It's time again for the Festival of Lights and starting at sundown tonight, our Jewish members and visitors will begin to celebrate this age old holiday tradition. Speaking of tradition, Chanukah colors are blue and white and you can dress up your Soapdom pages toreflect the colors of Happy Chanukah!
As you know, Soapdom's default color scheme is pink and white. But with a simple click of the mouse, you can make the site blue and white. Here's how:
1) Look up at the top navigation of the page where it says "Features," "News," "Shows," "Community," "About," "Contact," "Shop," and then, "Log In/Register."
2) Click the Log In/Register button and the log in fields drop down. With the drop down visible, look to the very right you will see four color boxes above the words Log In/Register.
3) Click the "blue" box and magically, the site will turn blue and white!
Happy Chanukah!
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With Cellfire, you'll never have to print, clip, or forget your coupons again! How great is that? All you do is register your store loyalty card on the Cellfire site. Right now it's Kroger stores that are participating but I hope eventually they'll add more. You don't need to have a cell phone to participate in the program. Simply use your home phone number.
Get access to your favorite coupons and discount off. You can either:- a) Save them to your phone and then show the cashier when you check out or b) Save them to your loyalty card and then once you swipe it at checkout your discount comes right off. I would love it if we had them here as then I wouldn't forget my coupons again!
All Kroger family stores accept Cellfire, including Donminick's, Baker's, City Market, Dillon's, Fry's, Gerbes, Hilander, JayC, King Soopers, Owen's, Pay Less, QFC, Scott's, and Smith's.


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Vehicles Affected: Approximately 196,000 model-year 2010-14 Ford Taurus sedans registered in states where road salt is used
The Problem: The Detroit News is reporting that salt could get into the license plate lamp, causing it to rust. This could lead to a fire; Ford is aware of 18 fires and one minor injury related to this issue.
The Fix: Dealers will replace the license plate lamp assembly for free.
What Owners Should Do: Ford will notify owners but has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners can call Ford at 800-392-3673 for more information.
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Black and Tan Coonhound
The Black and Tan Coonhound originates from the United States where it was bred as a cross between American and English Foxhounds, the Bloodhound and the Irish Kerry Beagle. The Black and Tan Coonhound is also believed to have some genes of different hunting dogs from France and Germany. Its name comes from its original purpose as a specific dog for coonhunting, an old American hunting technique and popular sport amongst the settlers in the 17th and 18th century. Coonhunting involves the catching of opossums and racoons. The hunters needed an easily trainable dog with an excellent sense of smell that would give a loud howl when having brought quarry to bay. The Black and Tan Coonhound grew extremely popular in a very short space of time, even the US-president George Washington having had four of these quintessentially American dogs.
The development of the breed can be traced back to a group of professional scouts around Simon Kenton who lived in the Ohio Valley and were responsible for breeding the so-called "Old Glory line". In the United States these Old Glory Black and Tan Coonhounds were bred until the 1940s. Even today the Black and Tan Coonhound remains a very popular breed in certain parts of the US, whereas in Europe it is still relatively unknown.
Compared to its direct ancestors, the Bloodhounds, the Black and Tan Coonhound is much smaller. It is of a slim, but strong and well-proportioned build and has lean and muscular limbs. The Black and Tan Coonhound can reach a shoulder height of up to 69 centimetres and can weigh up to 34 kilos, the males being much bigger and heavier than the females. The breed's most distinctive feature are the long, low set ears and the round, hazel-coloured eyes that give a gentle and friendly expression. Its coat is perfect for protecting this dog when it hunts through the bushes. It sits on loosley fitted skin, is dense and short, of a rich and highly shiny black colour and, as the name of the dog suggests, bears tan-coloured markings above the eyebrows, on the chest, the legs and the mussle.
The Black and Tan Coonhound is an excellent hunter and an obedient, easily trainable companion. It is of a gentle and loving nature and capable of building a strong relationship with humans, including little children. A Black and Tan Coonhound will always be devoted to its owners and very protective of them, while distant to strangers. Its independent mind however can make it very stubborn at times, especially when out and about in the open countryside. Once it has detected a scent or track, it is very difficult to hold it back from running off. If consistently trained and socialised from an early age by a dominant owner, ideally from being a puppy, it will be loyal, and will develop into a talented guard dog as well as a peaceful and calm member of the family.
Care and grooming
The Black and Tan Coonhound was bred as a working companion who is used to always being around its owner. That's why it should only be kept by somebody who can invest a lot of time in different leisure activities. If left on its own for too long, a Black and Tan Coonhound will suffer from seperation anxiety. Long walks and regular exercise are vital for its well-balanced nature and wellbeing. It is therefore not suitable for a life in a city apartment, but should be kept in a house with a big garden, where it can run around and enjoy some freedom. The loud barking could be an annoynace to next door neighbours. The long ears require a lot of attention and should be cleaned on a regular basis to prevent the dog from developing ear infections.


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HomeShare Provider Packet 2017
HomeShare Seeker Application 2017
HomeShare Provider Application 2017
HomeShare is a unique, affordable housing solution. HomeShare focuses on maximizing the use of existing housing stock by matching seniors who want to remain in their own homes with adults of all ages who are in need of housing. HomeShare is a simple solution that offers great benefit to seniors and those seeking affordable housing.
Benefits of HomeShare
HomeShare is more than a roommate matching service offering:
- Independence – older adults can remain in their homes and in the communities they know and love
- Economics – additional income for home providers, affordable rent for home seekers, and an alternative to long waiting lists for subsidized housing
- Security – peace of mind for all involved, knowing there is more than one person in the home
- Companionship – mutual support and the potential to build lasting friendships
In addition to making housing matches, HomeShare provides housing consultations and referrals to those in need of affordable housing.
HomeShare offers two separate options:
- Rental Exchange is an opportunity for home owners to supplement their incomes by renting out a spare bedroom.
- Service Exchange is an option for home owners to receive some assistance around the house in exchange for a room. Such help may include housekeeping, cooking, transportation, grocery shopping, errands, yard work or other assistance.
Are you interested in sharing your home? Click here to learn about becoming a home provider.
Are you interested in moving in with someone? Click here to learn about becoming a home seeker.
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RagTime: Conundrum Edition
Would you rather: Join the Penn Quidditch team? Sit through a Billy Joel concert? Or join Cannon Club for the low, low price of $850? Don't worry, "none of the above" is a viable option. Here are your Tuesday headlines:
- Brown: Columnist urges us to embrace the present, by arguing that "there are few Jewish men who know how to truly satisfy, or at least that is what my friends say." Wait … what? [Daily Herald]
- Columbia: GS student, an openly gay Air Force vet, reflects on the end of DADT. [Spec]
- Cornell: Gaudy bear statues? Bad. [Daily Sun]
- Cornell: Jaywalking crackdown? Worse. [Daily Sun]
- Cornell: Billy Joel concert? Absolutely the WORST. [Daily Sun]
- Dartmouth: Seniors drop resumes, while Andrew Lohse sits in a dark corner somewhere, feverishly typing an op-ed. [The Dartmouth]
- Penn: Quidditch jokes write themselves. Why even bother? [The DP]
- Princeton: Eating club begs for new members. [The Prince]


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Maybe a job loss has prompted you to think about going back to school. Many online educational opportunities abound, and their convenience can be unparalleled for adults who have lots of responsibilities to juggle. But how can you make sure the program you're considering is legitimate and worthwhile? These tips can help:
1 Check for proper accreditation. The institution you choose should be accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education ( www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation ( www.chea.org or (202) 955-6126 ). Sometimes a legitimate regional accrediting organization — such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools — will be cited; just make sure it's recognized by the two national resources listed here.
2Find out the word on the street. Particularly if you're switching career fields — but even if you're not — ask workers and hiring managers which kinds of certificates and degrees mean something in their universe. Ask them whether they've ever heard of such-and-such an institution, and find out whether that institution's credentials would boost your resume. (Side note: This process can help you accomplish some networking with a purpose and can result in your standing out as highly self-motivated.)
3Steer clear of diploma mills. Fraudulent educational institutions are becoming more common, and in some cases their distance-learning opportunities can seem so real — even though the degrees and certificates they're cranking out aren't worth the paper they're printed on. Recognize that an official-looking Web site just isn't enough.
4 Get proper — not bogus — credit for career and life experience. One sign you may be dealing with a diploma mill is the promise of degrees given on the basis of "life experience" with little or no work on the student's part. That said, many legitimate colleges and universities allow older students to trade career experience and other skills for college credits after going through a formal process, so check into this and see what's involved. You also can earn college credits passing inexpensive College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests ( www.collegeboard.com/ student/testing/clep/about.html).
5 Pay attention to pricing. Accredited schools charge by credit hour, course or semester. Diploma mills often list prices for certain degrees and promote discounts if you pursue more than one degree at a time. They also frequently promise to award a degree very quickly.
6Make sure the school has an actual street address. Another red flag for a diploma mill is an address for school headquarters that only includes a post office box number or a mail-drop box.
7 Do some sleuth work. If a program sounds too good to be true, have the institution's background checked by the Better Business Bureau ( www.bbb.org) and the state attorney general's office where the school is based. To find information for attorneys general, visit the Web site of the National Association of Attorneys General ( www.naag.org).
8 Ask questions. Make sure you fully understand how a given online educational program works: Can the entire program be completed online? Does some of it have to be done in person? How will you communicate with the instructor? With other students? What will be expected of you, and with what sorts of deadlines?
9Find out about resources you'll be able to tap. Legitimate distance-learning programs typically give students access to librarians, library and reference materials, online indexes and full-text databases. Ask about these issues and find out how quickly you can expect to receive materials and librarian assistance if needed.
10Consider legitimate options that are close to home. Maybe you've thought of attending school in the Tampa Bay area but worried you wouldn't have the time to commute to classes. If that's the case, you can earn all sorts of degrees and certificates through the eCampus programs at St. Petersburg College ( www.spcollege.edu/ecampus) and the University of South Florida ( www.ecampus.usf.edu), to name just two examples. Check the Web sites of other brick-and-mortar schools that interest you to explore distance-learning possibilities.
Laura T. Coffey can be reached at laura@ tentips.org.
Sources: Better Business Bureau (www.bbb.org); U.S. Department of Education (www.ed.gov); Minnesota Office of Higher Education (www.ohe.state.mn.us)


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Mr Elphinstone was elected to the Coote board after his private company, Elph, completed a partial takeover, lifting its stake from 24.95 to 44.27 per cent. Mr Elphinstone's rise up the register led to the resignation of Mr Coote and chief executive Don Palmer. Mr Elphinstone's lieutenant, Vince de Santis, replaced Mr Coote.
In the past year the newcomers jettisoned loss-making businesses, recapitalised the balance sheet, paid off 75 per cent of the debt, streamlined the business structure and changed the name to Engenco.
But the pair are yet to see the fruits of their labours in the share price.
Engenco hit a two-year low of 9.2¢ on June 16 after a profit downgrade.
It cut its forecast net profit for the year ending June 30, 2011 to between $3 million and $5 million, about $2 million lower than its previous forecast, due to weaker than expected sales in some business segments and product delivery delays for sold goods because of supply chain disruptions.
But RBS Morgans analyst Tamara Stretch said the profit downgrade should not distract investors from the bigger picture.
"Basically you're backing a management team with a very strong track record, and very good relationships with industry," she said.
"I think it's a good investment for the patient investor. It's not something that is going to shoot the lights out tomorrow – they are one year into a two- to three-year turnaround story."
RBS Morgans, which was behind Engenco's $85.2 million capital raising in February and is the only major broker to cover the stock, has a 12-month price target of 16¢ on the shares.
Engenco's two main businesses are Drivetrain, which specialises in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of heavy-duty diesel engines, power and propulsion systems, and Gemco, which manufactures and maintains wagons, carriages and hi-rail equipment and pneumatic tankers.
The company has clients across the defence, resources, marine, power generation, rail, heavy industrial and infrastructure sectors. It employs around 1000 people and operates from more than 40 locations in six countries.
Normalised net profit is expected to jump fourfold to $16.2 million next year, according to RBS Morgans. But short-term earnings visibility is poor due to the lack of depth in its order book, and its rail wagon fabrication business is still struggling with some legacy contracts.
Trading on 4.5 times forecast 2012 underlying earnings, RBS reckons Engenco offers cheap exposure to the rail, mining and defence services industries.
Now all businesses are all trading profitably, the focus over the next six to 12 months is expected to be integrating the businesses, renegotiating legacy contracts and building the order book.
Naos Asset Management portfolio manager Sebastian Evans said Engenco had strong growth prospects, particularly in its train-leasing business, Greentrains. "You've got a business that is growing, revenue of $200 million, and over three years we're looking for that to grow to $300 million. I think the key thing to look at is return on equity, which we're looking to get to 8 to 10 per cent," he said. He is particularly impressed by moves to bring in an equity debt partner into its capital intensive Greentrains business to take it off the balance sheet.
"Greentrains will be able to buy carriages from Engenco, but the beauty of it is all the maintenance will be done by Engenco, which brings in the recurring cash flow.
"It's quite a good business model," Mr Evans said.
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TAMPA — The
boat pulls out of the dock at the Riverwalk Sheraton Hotel on the Hillsborough River, AC/DC blaring through the speakers.
Out on the open bay, the boat picks up speed. Capt. Shannon Williams sounds a horn and the vessel spins 360 degrees, causing water to spray and passengers to scream and slide in their seats.
"Yeah, baby!" hollers Paul Monceret, pumping his fists in the air.
The 40-minute "thrill ride" that ends with a quiet dolphin-watching stop is the dock's most popular waterside attraction.
But operator John Barry, who launched the business in October, also provides a taxi service.
boats pick people up at downtown docks or their homes on Davis Islands and Harbour Island and ferries them to the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, waterfront restaurants and locations in between.
"It's been fantastic," Barry says of his business, which he says draws more than 100 people on weekend nights.
Could that mean the city is ready for full-fledged, regularly scheduled river shuttles?
Taryn Sabia, co-founder of the Urban Charrette, a group of young architects and urban planners, thinks so.
The Tampa Downtown Partnership paid Sabia's group to look further into river taxis. The study cost $8,000 and took four months. She reported results Tuesday, concluding what Barry already knew: There's interest in river taxis.
Initial costs include $300,000 to $600,000 for the vessels, but Sabia had no estimate on operating costs. She says government and grant money could help pay for the service.
"What everybody really wants to see is a scheduled service that can be used for commuting from some of the in-town areas to the downtown area that could also be used for tourists," Sabia said. "People are really looking for another mode of transit and want to be able to enjoy Tampa from its waterfront."
She'd like to see people able to commute from Seminole Heights to work at Tampa General Hospital via river.
Barry, though, thinks that reality is a long way off.
"Right now, no one would use them," he said. "Tampa doesn't have that type of a culture."
He does, though, see immediate interest in on-demand shuttles, sunset cruises, and, of course, the jet boat thrill rides.
Capt. Cliff Conatser agrees.
He started a water taxi service several months ago, called Tampa River Taxi, but reports that business is slow. He does odd jobs at the construction site of the Heights, a residential, retail and office neighborhood that will one day be built on the river just north of downtown.
He gets intermittent calls for private charters and lunch trips to Cafe DuFrain on Harbour Island or Rick's On the River north of downtown. Last week, he took a group of schoolchildren to the riverfront Tampa Bay History Center.
"The realm on the river is not ready for it. There's no docks half the places you want to go to," he said.
Darren Booth, development manager of the Heights, said he hopes that by the end of the year, after the project finishes building a portion of the Riverwalk with 20 boat slips, an office building and restaurant, interest in river activities will grow.
"The Heights has always been focused on activating the river, making it a vibrant public space," he said.
Barry says his fledgling business is already introducing visitors and residents to a view of Tampa from the river that may surprise them.
And that was the reaction Curse Mackey had as he climbed off the White Lightning jet boat this week with his 13-year-old daughter, Abra.
"It gave me a renewed appreciation of Tampa," he said. "It made me proud of my hometown."
Janet Zink can be reached at email@example.com or (813) 226-3401.


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Journaling Prompts
To tell the truth: A la 'post secret' (postsecret.com), what is one deep secret truth that you conceal from everyone? You don't need to reveal it - but you could be vague enough that only you would be able to know what you mean. If you can't reveal it, or if you can, tell us what fear keeps you from being free and honest about it? Design twist? Postcard size image or block with your secret, visible or hidden.
Brutal honesty: we originally had named this kit 'candor' to get you thinking about a really raw, edgy type of honesty. How likely are you to be the one who tells someone something they'd rather not hear? Is it for their own good, or out of anger that it happens if it does? Has anyone been brutally honest and frank with you and how did that experience impact your life in the moment or afterwards? Design twist: torn or ragged edge vs sharp edge based on your experience.
Outspoken: are you someone who stands up to injustice or who is more likely to think that it's not worth the effort? How much are you willing to put on the line to stand up? Would you risk your job, your friendships, your life? Is there someone in the world that you admire for being unflappable about their beliefs? Is there someone who goes too far and might run you over with their belief system? Design twist: a line in the sand-type divide.
Honest=Good?: Many of us link the ideas of honesty and innate goodness. Is that always true for you? Do you ever lie or omit details in order to keep the peace? Are you 'bad' for lying in those cases? If you lie, is it in service of a bigger 'good' or is honesty not always the best policy? Design twist: Angelic halo or beams of light from the sky?
Just one: if you had to be totally frank, what one thing (not person) matters most to you? Would your loved ones be surprised by your answer or would they know that response as 'so you?' Design twist - punctuation as the answer...such as ! for 'of course' or ? as 'really?' Or any other cool combo of punctuation.
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"Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure."
― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
"If you do not tell the truth about yourself you cannot tell it about other people."
― Virginia Woolf
"And that's the thing about people who mean everything they say. They think everyone else does too."
― Khaled Hosseini, The Kite Runner
"The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you've got it made."
― Groucho Marx
"Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters"
― Albert Einstein
"No matter how plain a woman may be, if truth and honesty are written across her face, she will be beautiful."
― Eleanor Roosevelt
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
― Oscar Wilde
"It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one."
― George Washington
"The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong."
― Laura Ingalls Wilder
"Don't bend; don't water it down; don't try to make it logical; don't edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly."
― Franz Kafka
"Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the world...would do this, it would change the earth."
― William Faulkner
"To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest."
― Mahatma Gandhi
"Most men would rather deny a hard truth than face it."
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones
"Honesty is the first chapter of the book wisdom."
― Thomas Jefferson
"[H]iding how you really feel and trying to make everyone happy doesn't make you nice, it just makes you a liar."
― Jenny O'Connell, The Book of Luke
"We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend."
― Robert Louis Stevenson
"Freethinkers are those who are willing to use their minds without prejudice and without fearing to understand things that clash with their own customs, privileges, or beliefs. This state of mind is not common, but it is essential for right thinking..."
― Leo Tolstoy
"To conceal anything from those to whom I am attached, is not in my nature. I can never close my lips where I have opened my heart."
― Charles Dickens
"I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live up to what light I have."
― Abraham Lincoln
"Seeking what is true is not seeking what is desirable."
― Albert Camus, The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays
"Oh, what a tangled web we weave...when first we practice to deceive."
― Walter Scott, Marmion


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Turkish Food ???
2005/04/08 06:48:15
What are your experiences with Turkish Food ???
Filet Mignon
RE: Turkish Food ???
2005/04/08 12:23:38
I think it's very tasty. Is there something in particular you're interested in? I go to a small place called Gyro King at 25 Grove St. across from the San Francisco Main Library. It's a lunch only place and the name is deceptive since it serves a wide range of Turkish goodies all made by the ladies of the family that owns and runs it.
Truth be told, Turkish food is a lot like Greek food or Lebanese food which makes historical sense since the Turks occupied these countries for a long time and they sit next to each other.
Here's a list of Bay Area Turkish places:
I've also eaten at A La Turca and it's good too (and open for dinner) but I prefer the sunnier, busier atmosphere at Gyro King.
RE: Turkish Food ???
2005/04/08 12:43:40
In the past few years several Turkish restaurants have opened in Boston. One of the newest is Babasco, at 1022 Commonwealth Avenue. They specialize in many kinds of kebab, but there are also a good number of salads and cold dishes, as well as daily specials, interesting soft drinks, and desserts that we have yet to try because we're always too full from the main meal.
Lucky Bishop and I have eaten there several times recently and haven't been disappointed yet, and we're nowhere close to running through all the choices on the menu. Not only that, the staff are extremely friendly and happy to share their cuisine - the first time we went was late on a Sunday night, in a light snowstorm (in spite of which, we were NOT the only customers or the last ones to come in.) The host was friendly and pleased with our enthusasm for his food, and the next time we came in, several weeks later, he remebered us!
I agree with BT that it is similar to other kinds of Middle Eastern food, although personally I find it more reminiscent of Bulgarian food than of Greek (again - no surprise, since the Bulgarians also were ruled by the Turks for about 500 years, until the early part of the 20th century.)
RE: Turkish Food ???
2005/04/08 13:34:08
We get home made Turkish Food from our friends here in Talent. Every so often he'll whip up some Baklava. Always Gyros. He's got a spit outside. (really). Just don't mention Greek food around him, as he'll rail on about the Greeks stealing all their cooking concepts.
Double Chili Cheeseburger
RE: Turkish Food ???
2005/04/08 16:26:27
I like Turkish Taffy
Double Chili Cheeseburger
RE: Turkish Food ???
2005/04/10 18:11:19
In Highland Park, NJ, there is a very nice Turkish restaurant by the name of "7 Hills of Istanbul". Naturally, all of the lamb dishes are great. I also enjoyed the Shepherd's Salad.
The only thing that I did not enjoy was the Turkish Coffee. Although I love strong Espresso, the Turkish Coffee was just too thick and too bitter for me to consider it enjoyable. I assume that this is an acquired taste.
Double Chili Cheeseburger
RE: Turkish Food ???
2005/04/11 11:52:41
I've cooked lots of Turkish food in restaurants and at home. Turkish breads are wonderful. My husband and I like to make a Turkish style pita with chernushka, a black seed from the thyme family, and serve it with Red Lentil soup. There is a store we like to frequent in Overland Park, KS. called the Mediterranean Market. (Bill Voss, it's right across the street from where Peaches was) The owner is Turkish and a very good cook and very nice. His salads, kabobs and vegetables are vibrantly flavored. Another kitchen I'd like to hang out in and learn more.
Double Cheeseburger
RE: Turkish Food ???
2006/11/08 08:39:25
Last night a friend and I went to The Riviera Restaurant in Clemson to try their Turkish Night Buffet. I've been eating at the Riviera for years but had never tried Turkish night. They have it twice a week.
It was outstanding. My friend and I each had two plates, trying a little of everything, and were completely stuffed by the end of the meal. I really enjoyed the different varieties of eggplant they had to offer. Kisir, wheat salad, was completely new to me and very tasty. Their pita bread had more flavor than the bland pitas you find at the store. The baklava, lentil balls, and cheese pastry were all very good as well.
The true revelation was the rice. Wedding rice, as it was labeled, on the buffet, is one of the tastiest things I have ever consumed. Fragrant and flavorful, it was truly memorable. I tried to guess what was in it but came up short. Saffron, perhaps? I ended my meal with a little more wedding rice and the taste and scent stayed with me a long time.
ann peeples
RE: Turkish Food ???
2006/11/08 08:50:43
I believe they put jasmine in the rice..
RE: Turkish Food ???
2006/11/08 10:25:42
my friend puts saffron in his rice.
mr chips
Filet Mignon
RE: Turkish Food ???
2006/11/08 23:37:51
I'm just made about saffron,
saffron's mad about me.
I'm just mad about saffron,
she's just mad about me.
They call me Mellow Yellow(quite rightly)
Double Cheeseburger
RE: Turkish Food ???
2006/11/09 15:40:57
It could have been saffron, it could have been jasmine, all I know is that it was out of this world. It was pretty decadent, and eating a whole lot of it would make your stomach explode, but I really loved it. It's not on the restaurant's main menu, which is a shame, but now I know I can have it as a treat twice a month during Turkish night.
RE: Turkish Food ???
2006/11/09 18:00:16
one of my favorite restaurants in DC is a turkish restaurant: Cafe Divan. It's in Georgetown on Wisconsin Ave. We love taking guests there. Not only is the place trendy in design, the food is very authentic - owned and operated by a multi-generation turkish chef.
here's an article from the Washington City Paper (the city's largest and most respected free paper)
Ottoman sultans used to require their cooks to specialize in particular dishes, whether kebabs or pilafs, which the chefs would work to perfect over a lifetime in the kitchen. Cavit Ozturk, the owner of Café Divan in Georgetown, embodies the spirit of this ancient tradition. Ozturk has 38 years of experience in Turkish restaurants, including 13 years in the kitchen before moving into management. His father was a chef, his grandfather was a chef, and his great-grandfather was a chef. The roots of Ozturk's restaurant stretch back to the era of the once powerful Ottoman empire. Chef Yucel Atalay, who himself has 20 years of experience in Turkish cooking, works with the owner to make this history come alive in a stylish, wood-and-glass environment. Cafe Divan's wood-burning-oven pides put to shame many others in town— particularly its sucuk pide, a bubbly, boat-shaped flatbread with rounds of spicy, aromatic sucak sausage imported directly from the Turkish town that made the links famous. Atalay shows off his grill skills with some of his kebabs, which boast a nice char that gives way to the fragrant meat underneath. The appetizers can be hit or miss, from a deliciously eggy-and-cheesy zucchini patty called müjver to overly oily dolmas. But as those sultan chefs would tell you if they were around today, perfection is always impossible.
Tim Carman (5/4/2006)
additional comments from patrons can be found at :http://restaurants.washingtoncitypaper.com/restaurant.php?rID=374
In addition to the food being great, the prices are very affordable.
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Lending Fraud
Both Texas and the federal government have broad statutes criminalizing false statements to obtain credit. The subject matter of the loan is largely irrelevant, although false statements in connection with a mortgage are the most serious because the average home price virtually guarantees that the punishment will be a first degree felony. The Texas statute is as follows:
For purposes of defining "credit," the Texas statute specifically enumerates:
Depending upon the seriousness of the matter, the federal government may also choose to prosecute the case under the federal bank fraud, federal wire fraud, or federal mail fraud statutes.
In credit fraud cases involving mortgage fraud, the Texas Statute specifically anticipates this and demands interagency cooperation. Pursuant to Section 32.32(d) and (e), the following agencies shall assist a prosecuting attorney of the United States or of a county or judicial district of this state, a county or state law enforcement agency of this state, or a federal law enforcement agency in the investigation of an offense under this section involving a mortgage loan:
Further, the statute provides that the attorney general has concurrent jurisdiction for mortgage loan fraud with consent of the local prosecutor.


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Common ground -- with one exception -- on Common Core
It's not hard to find an argument about Common Core.
Members of the Hillsborough County School Board, who held an informational workshop on the issue Tuesday, didn't even have to leave their conference table.
In the final moments of the session, member Stacy White announced, "I refuse to be a PR agent for Common Core."
Espousing the views of many fellow conservatives, White said, "I'm concerned about federal over-reach ... We should be driving this at the local level. When we lose that local control, we get a one-size-fits-all, all-or-nothing model that we have today."
Given that aspects of the Florida Standards, as the state calls its version, are still being debated in the legislature, he said, "I think we need for this to slow down to the greatest extent possible."
White, now finishing his four-year term on the board, is running for Hillsborough County Commission in the largely conservative east Hillsborough District 4.
His position contrasts starkly with those of the other six board members, who had questions about how parents could help their kids with homework and how to answer constituent concerns. A contingent of curriculum specialists answered their questions and walked them through some examples, including a hands-on math exercise that teaches third graders the concept of area before they learn the formula.
For the most part, board members said they've made peace with Common Core and wish everybody would just calm down. "I think we talk about Common Core in an almost scary manner," said member Doretha Edgecomb. "I hope we can find a way to talk about it like it's not a scary monster waiting to grab our kids and our teachers."
That was before White's statement, which he purposefully left until the end.
But member Candy Olson did not let him have the last word. "Dr. White, I couldn't disagree with you more," she said.
Correcting his statement about its origins, she said "the Common Core State Standards were not developed by the federal government or anybody in the federal government." Rather, she said, business leaders asked educators to find a way to make their workers more competitive. It was a grassroots movement, she said, to develop thinking skills for students "so they can function in a world we can't even envision. I think we have to do this because we owe it to our kids and our taxpayers and our parents."
As for the pending legislation White mentioned?
Most of those bills pertain to the sharing of student data, Superintendent MaryEllen Elia said. And on that issue, she agreed with White that it's best to be cautious.


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Do you ever ask yourself "What am I doing?" I have been a stay at home mom for a little while and I love my kids, I am pretty well organized throughout my day but yet....I feel like, I don't know what I am doing. The weather changed again so I am stuck in the house again with the kids who I am sure have severe Cabin Fever.
In my house I go through so much Milk that I feel I should just go out and buy a cow and put it in my backyard!
My daughter is in preschool for a couple of hours everyday which is nice. My boys are becoming two little tornados on wheels. They are still not talking nor are they potty trained----but I am hoping to change that soon.
Sorry for ranting I just feel kinda not myself today--I am not depressed just kinda Blaa..
In a way I know how you feel. I have a 7th month baby and sometimes I feel like it never ends. When she sleeps during the day i try to clean up the house, and finish up the laundry. But for some reason I can never finish. As soon as she wakes up she wants me to be with her 24/7. She cries if she dosen't see me and she is starting to crawl so she pulls on things and HAA!!!. I don't know if it was just me or was I just really bad at being a mom. Its my first so I think I will get the hang of it as she gets older.
you ever wake up and feel lost
you hear the sermons
how Christ paid the cost
yet you don't feel free
you ever wake up wondering who
who you are and what you're doing
what you want
and where you going
somedays I feel on top of things
other days
its the blues I sing
sometimes I feel I understand
what I'm doing
and who I am
But not today.....
It was nice to get words of encouragement from each of you! I am so glad that I am not alone, and thats what I love about this group.


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CROSS Keys head coach Greg Woods is expecting a "battle royal" when his side face Neath and look to continue their excellent winning streak.
The Welsh All Blacks may not be the force of old but they still present a formidable challenge for a Keys side seeking their fourth successive victory.
Neath used to be Keys' nemesis but they went a long way towards expelling any demons last season when they hammered the men from The Gnoll 45-18 at home in the British & Irish Cup.
And the Pandy Park side are on the crest of a wave after they got another monkey off their back this week with a historic win in Swansea.
Their 25-14 triumph was their first victory at the famous St Helen's ground since they took the spoils 9-3 way back in 1957.
Keys were worthy winners on Wednesday and came close to securing what would have been their third bonus point success in a row.
The visiting pack dominated Swansea's eight for much of the game with young Dorian Jones – starting his first match for the club since signing from Ebbw Vale – controlling matters well at outside-half and place kicking beautifully.
It was an excellent all round team performance that promises much for the rest of the season and with a raft of quality players due back soon from injury, Keys are looking good.
But Woods insists they will not be polishing their laurels as they focus on their next mission.
"It was a great victory in Swansea and it was a game where we wanted to see the boys on the bench in action – it was good to see (scrum half) Rhys Dyer back from injury," he said.
"We are getting better with each game, many of our injured players are coming back and our academy boys came on, which gave them vital game time."
"We are happy with the win but all our eyes are focussed on Neath now.
"We know the how difficult the challenge ahead is and we've got to be ready for it – we are expecting a battle royal.
"They came up to Pandy Park and did us last season and then probably ended our play-off hopes when they beat us again down at the Gnoll as well."
Woods was also pleased with the performance of his outside-half Jones, the youngest son of ex-Ebbw Vale and Wales captain Kingsley Jones, who is currently on a short-term contract with London Welsh from his job as Russia coach.
"Dorian was very good in his first start for us," Woods said.
"His hamstring injury didn't help with his preparations through the summer but he's coming up to speed and there's a nice little battle developing between him and Dean Gunter (Keys' other outside-half), which is where we need to be really."
Keys are without skipper Rob Nash who is banned for five weeks following his sending off for a stamp against Pontypridd on the opening day of the season.


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I had an endovenous laser treatment ( EVLT) a week ago and today the doctor found a clot in my saphenous vein. It is pretty close to the saphenofemoral junction. They prescribed baby aspirin and a follow-up scan. Should I be overly concerned that deep vein thrombosis or other complications will occur? Is it normal to form a clot in the saphenous vein after EVLT?
Anytime you do an EVLT procedure, the possibility of forming a blood clot always exists. There is nothing to be immediately concerned about given that the clot has not extended into you deep venous system. However, if you have any prior history of blood clots, this post-EVLT clot could suggest an underlying hypercoagulable state, which I would recommend working up. If there is no prior history of blood clotting, I would continue to follow up with your doctor and undergo treatment and clot monitoring as directed.
Sometimes the treatment of your vein extends beyond the intended point. When your saphenous vein is closed, most physicians will start the closure about 2 centimeters from your saphenofemoral junction. A small percentage of patients( ~5-7%) will experience an extension of clot beyond this point. This "clot" is not a true DVT and will likely be gone within the next week.
No, you should not be overly concerned. You are describing what is termed as endovenous heat-induced thrombosis (EHIT). This is rarely a serious problem. There are several articles on EHIT you can search for online. A small amount of clot in the saphenous vein is normal after EVLT.
It is normal to form a clot in the greater saphenous vein (GSV) after endovenous thermal ablation. What is of concern is if the clot extends into the common femoral (deep) vein. Usually, these clots retract back into the the GSV, with normal clot retraction occurring after a week or two. It is essential to wear your compression hose and walk. Anticoagulation is optional, but can also be controversial in terms of its necessity.
That impression is what the vein looks like after EVLT.
When properly performed, most patients do not develop clinically significant saphenous vein clots after EVLT. Minor clots near the sapheno-femoral junction usually resolve spontaneously.
When a clot forms in the saphenous vein after endovenous laser treatment (EVLT), it is referred to as a HIT (Heat Induced Thrombosis). It resolves on its own and does not require treatment.
It is not uncommon for a clot to form in the saphenous vein after EVLT. Follow your doctor's recommendations and get rescanned. It may take some time for the problem to resolve.
It is normal to have a clot in the saphenous vein after EVLT. It is a good idea to follow up closely to avoid progression to the femoral vein.
Clots can be associated with EVLT, but extension to the saphenofemoral junction is rare in the hands of an experienced surgeon. You should follow your doctor's instructions.
Yes, clots can form in the saphenous vein after EVLT.
Clots are a possible complication that can result after endovenous ablation of either the great, anterior or small saphenous veins, which is why treated veins should be investigated after every closure procedure. There is no consensus on any one treatment algorithm, but I prefer Plavix therapy when treating patients with filling defects close to the junction in the deep system. Additionally, I follow up with another duplex scan within a few weeks to make sure there has not been any progression. If there is filling defect encroaching on the popliteal vein or the femoral vein, I will step the treatment up to Lovenox and Coumadin therapy for one month and then repeat the duplex scan prior to discontinuing anticoagulant therapy to ensure thrombus resolution.
It is not normal to form a clot, but it can happen. The saphenous vein is normally clotted by the closure procedure. What is abnormal is when the clot extends beyond the saphenous vein into the saphenofemoral junction. This is called a heat induced thrombosis (HIT). This occurs in about 5% of people and usually is self-resolving. If the clot is large (>25% of the femoral vein), then it should be treated with anticoagulation. A follow-up ultrasound is usually done about one week later.
A clot always forms in a saphenous vein after a EVLT, that is actually the goal of the treatment. What it sounds like you are describing is a clot that goes up to the saphenofemoral junction. If so, this occurs occasionally and may need additional treatment. A little concern is warranted, but I would not be overly concerned.
Was the clot found in the same vein that was treated? Regarding the vein that was treated, did the doctor deem the procedure successful? Usually, superficial clots like this stay put and don't move to the deep system. With the laser ablation, the tip of the laser is placed between 1.3-2.0 cm from the junction, and sometimes blood may get trapped in that area after the procedure. Follow the physician's orders for taking the aspirin and continue to have follow up appointments as needed.


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text: Kanawha Health Department gets infrastructure grant By Lori Kersey September 25, 2012 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- After a months-long argument over whether it's ethical for a nonprofit group to distribute federal grant money, the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department finally expects to receive funding through a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention infrastructure grant.The state Bureau for Public Health has approved $22,100 for the Health Department, which could be in line for up to $66,300 more, said Health Department Executive Director Dr. Rahul Gupta.Months ago, Gupta had expressed ethical concerns about receiving the grant money from West Virginia Local Health Inc., a nonprofit group.Gupta had argued that the group should not be distributing funds, partly because its board members were employed at local health departments, which would be recipients of the grants."It was not about the money -- which is very clear now," Gupta said Tuesday of his original concerns. "We have said all along it's not about the money."Kanawha-Charleston had initially applied through Local Health for $250,000 in public health infrastructure grant funding, but was offered about $66,000, Gupta has said.In April, the Health Department withdrew from the grant application over the ethical concerns. The state had been awarded $1.2 million in grant funding from the CDC through the federal Affordable Care Act.Of the $1.2 million, $400,000 was distributed to the state Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau for Public Health, then passed on to Local Health for distribution.The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department instead asked for and was at first denied the chance to apply directly to the state -- and not Local Health -- to receive the funds.At health officials' request, the West Virginia Ethics Commission took up the matter and ultimately issued an advisory opinion this summer that the arrangement with Local Health was a violation of the state Ethics Act. Following the ruling, the state Department of Health and Human Resources allowed health departments to apply directly to the state for the funds instead of going through Local Health.Because of the ethics ruling, Local Health has restructured its board in the last month, former board President Bill Kearns said Tuesday."The majority of the board members [now] are not employed by health departments," Kearns said. "That was a recommendation of the Ethics Commission."The commission's advisory opinion recommended the restructuring to assure there was no appearance of a conflict of interest, Kearns said."The Ethics Commission never said there was a violation. It just seemed like it on the surface," Kearns said. The board, now made up of people from various backgrounds, still includes two of seven board members who are employees of local health departments. Kearns, an employee of the Berkeley County Health Department, no longer sits on the board.So far, the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department has been approved in one category of funding and is waiting to hear about the rest of the money that it has applied for, Gupta said.Health departments initially had until Sept. 30 to spend the grant money, but the deadline has been extended until the end of the year, Gupta said.On Tuesday, the Health Department used part of the money to fund a quality improvement workshop with the Kanawha Coalition for Community Health Improvement.Reach Lori Kersey at email@example.com or 304-348-1240. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Police seek car driven by woman found dead in Kanawha River 2 Teen pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Oakes Field shooting 3 Facebook founder visits Cabin Creek Health Systems 4 Man allegedly cuts father in Rand over argument about a sandwich 5 WV school district apologizes for 'Trump Perry' sign at football game Warners want cut of proposed WVU-Morgantown deal Previous Story American Public names new dean of education school Next Story


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ByJo Piazza
The unmistakable roar of seven Parlux 3200 hairdryers cuts through the almost perfect silence of daybreak on West 21st Street, where DreamDry is one of the few businesses open before rush hour. It's the sound of an early-morning arms race to meet the demands of the city's power groomers.
The blow-dry-only salon, opened last month by stylist and reality TV star Rachel Zoe, took the unusual step of accepting 6:30 a.m. appointments. During the first week the salon was open in February, that early time slot booked the quickest,which came as no surprise to DreamDry CEO Robin Moraetes.
"The 6:30 a.m. hour is something that my friends, colleagues and clients were always asking for—myself included when I was in my old job," said Ms. Moraetes, a former agent.
A growing mass of morning warriors has pushed back the boundaries of the business day for New York's hairdressers, manicurists and skin-care professionals, clamoring for grooming appointments that start before most of the city has finished the first cup of coffee.
Blow, which marks it eight-year anniversary this month, claims credit as the primogenitor of blowout salons in New York City. Women originally came in to have their hair styled in a luxurious space for $50, without the option of a cut or coloring.
"When we first opened our doors, women thought we were crazy because they said no one will come at 8 for a blowout," said Diana Pratasiewicz, the business-development manager for Blow. "It is our most coveted appointment. Women absolutely go crazy for that morning appointment." Blow has since expanded into a full service salon that opens at 8 a.m. and offers chair-side manicures as well as cut and color service.
Drybar, the California-based chain that opened the first of its five city locations in 2011, raised the stakes by accepting 7 a.m. appointments. The two-hour span after opening has become its most desirable, said Drybar CEO Michael Landau.
Mr. Landau, who is completely bald, remains surprised by his customers' devotion to early appointments. "Those 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. slots book up about two weeks in advance on Thursdays and Fridays," he said.
Of course, in a city that prides itself on a never-sleeping spirit, people of means rarely have difficulty paying for round-the-clock service. And there are oddball business like the Hair & Spa Party 24 Hours spas on Park and Madison avenues that happily offer a manicure, trim or detox sauna—along with karaoke—at any time, day or night.
But the power groomers seeking ever-earlier appointments are different: a class of mostly professional women, both executives and their assistants, who schedule dawn primpings as a manifestation of their work ethic. Being professionally styled before work, they say, is a way to achieve their best selves, one ready to charm a board of directors or confront a difficult boss—buoyed by the waves of Veronica Lake.
"A perfect blowout gives me the feeling of calm which I would otherwise never experience in the mornings," said Robyn Davidson, a 26-year-old director of marketing and sales for a fashion brand, who has become an early-morning regular at DreamDry.
Her before-work appointment provides "time to collect my thoughts and organize my day instead of focusing on doing my hair," explained Ms. Davidson. It also shaves 20 minutes off her morning routine at home: "I go in [to the salon] with a wet head and no makeup."
Janice von Bulow, 50 years old, wakes at 6 a.m. to take a train from Long Island and a cab from Penn Station to arrive in time for her regular 7:30 a.m. appointment at Drybar's West 16th Street location.
"I don't want to say I'm lazy, but I have two kids, three dogs, a husband and a very demanding job," said Ms. von Bulow, a human-resources executive. She takes satisfaction in the compliments she receives for her hairdo all week long.
But frequent blow outs are no small expense. Salon executives said that some women will come to them every weekday morning. At around $40 per styling that adds up to more than $10,000 a year.
Hair isn't the only power primping done before the stock market opens.
Tenoverten, a nail salon inside Le Parker Meridien hotel, was inspired to shift its hours by the early-opening ways of a neighbor in the hotel's basement—an outpost of Drybar.
"We decided to open at 8 a.m. so people can get a 7 a.m. blowout and an 8 a.m. quickie manicure," explained co-owner Adair Ilyinsky. "We are right in Midtown and we are trying to capture that corporate market."
Dr. Neil Sadick, a cosmetic dermatologist, has moved back his earliest appointments for noninvasive skin procedures from 9 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. under demand from his clients—and he goes even earlier for a few special customers.
"As women get busier and busier, we see them asking for early appointments," said Dr. Sadick. "All before they go to work."
"One of these days," he mused, "I could be opening at dawn."
The grooming-service race against time probably has its limits, but dawn isn't one of them. Mr. Landau of Drybar has already taken note of the earlier appointments offered by new rival DreamDry and plans to do something about it.
"We will probably move to 6," he said, "as soon as we can figure out how to properly staff all our locations."