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How To Host A New Year's Eve Party On A Budget
With the New Year celebration just around the corner from the Christmas shopping season, many people skip hosting a New Year's Eve party due to financial concerns. With just a little planning, you won't have to miss out on the fun - host a great party and stick to a budget with these tips!
Keep The Food Simple
It's tough to have a New Year's Eve bash without food and drinks! Keeping your party expenses on a budget is possible if you remember to keep it simple. You don't have to serve a three course meal to entertain party guests – go for finger foods and appetizers! They're easier to serve, easier to eat while standing around chatting with friends, and far less expensive than trying to feed a big crowd a full meal. If you start your party later in the evening, most guests will have dinner before they arrive, anyway!
Ask everyone on the guest list to bring along their favorite snack or dessert to share. This is becoming extremely commonplace and surely your friends and family will be more than happy to contribute to the party.
Stock The Bar
Most home party goers would not expect you to have a full bar. One way to keep your beverage costs down is to decide on one or two signature drinks, such as Martini's or Daiquiri's, and then provide beer and some non-alcoholic options. Alternatively, you could ask guests to bring their own beverages, or make a fruity punch to share.
How do you know how much you need without overbuying (or running out half-way through the party?) You can expect guests to have two drinks each the first hour and then about one drink every hour they hang out at your party.
- A Bottle of Wine: 5 servings
- A Bottle of Champagne: 6 servings
- One Liter Alcohol: 22 mixed drinks
Create Ambiance
You don't have to hang balloons and paper streamers all over the house to prove you're having a party. Dim the lights, light candles, and consider hanging red Christmas lights around your home to create a party ambiance. Complete the look with a red table cloth and red carnations in a pretty bowl or vase and the mood will be set for an evening of entertainment!
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I think we all needed this advice now that many holiday gatherings are still going strong but the money is not. It is important to find ways to keep family and friends together and even if you are working on a budget, it's no reason to not still celebrate the good things in life! Great job, Deb!
Another way to make the party special is to have activities - perhaps party games - if only charades!
Fortune telling activities are fun, too - On the Millenium we did the Scandinavian ritual of melting little bits of lead in a spoon and then putting it in cold water and reading the shape of it. (My sister brought a kit from Germany - but if you are careful, you could - say, melt little lead fishing weights???)
And if your budget is limited - have a "Champagne Royale" or a champagne reception - and provide the munchies, champagne, some tea or coffee and let anything else be BYOB! So the tequila drinkers get their own & take it home afterwards, too. That's a classy version of the student BYOB, I think...
Another idea would be to have the party start later in the evening. Since it is a New Years Eve party, it doesn't need to begin much before 9pm. This way you know your guests will have already eaten dinner, so you only need to serve snack-type foods.
Creating ambiance with lights is a great idea. Instead of red a my color, I like to use black, white, and silver - it adds a little shimmer.
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Actress Kelly Rutherford is "hanging on by a thread" financially as she continues to fight to win back custody of her two young children with her ex-husband.
The "Gossip Girl" star has been having to fly back and forth between her the U.S. and her kids' new base in France after a California judge ruled last August that her six-year-old son Hermes and three-year-old daughter Helena could remain in Europe with their father, German businessman Daniel Giersch, following a 2012 summer break there.
Rutherford reveals she has since made 40 trips across the Atlantic to spend time with her children, and claims the emotional toll the custody battle is having on the youngsters is painfully clear.
She tells talk show host Katie Couric, "The burden has basically been put on me to go and see my children. I've had to fly 40 times to go and see them. I stay in a hotel; I see them, it's like a weird situation, you know, to be taken away from their friends and their family and everything they know…
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The actress insists she still cannot understand why Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Teresa Beaudet would have sided with Giersch, especially as his visa to remain in the U.S. was revoked for reasons even Rutherford does not know.
And the star, who has shot just one other project since "Gossip Girl" ended last year, admits the pricey flights, coupled with her legal fees, are costing her dear, but she refuses to consider moving to Europe to be close to her children: "I feel like I'm always on a plane. The stewardesses know me; they offer me tickets because they feel so bad… But for me to move there (to France), it's almost like saying, 'I give up', so the judge is now deporting me and my two children because there's a man who the U.S. found unfit to be in our country? …(Financially) I'm hanging on by a thread."
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Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravichandran Ashwin were the only two Indian cricketers to figure in the ICC's latest Test rankings in batting and bowling respectively.
While Pujara retained the number seven position with 777 ranking points in the batting chart, Ashwin was static at number six in the bowling list with 757 points to his kitty.
The batting was headed by South Africa's Hashim Amla, followed by Shivnarine Chanderpaul and A B de Villiers of South Africa.
South African pace spearhead Dale Steyn led the bowling list with 905 points. Steyn was followed by countryman Vernon Philander and Sri Lanka's Rangana Herath.
The biggest mover in the batting table was captain Zimbabwe Brendan Taylor, whose 171 and 102 not out against Bangladesh has earned him a career-best ranking of 29th. He achieved this after jumping 41 places and was the highest-ranked batsman from either side.
Graeme Cremer, who contributed 42 and 43, and also featured in a 106-run seventh wicket partnership with Taylor in the first innings, also broke into the top 100 for the first time in 100th position, after rising 25 places.
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It was a regular Thursday afternoon. The social media moguls at digital agency Crayon were about to start their weekly "Coffee with Crayon" meeting in Second Life. The avatars were just settling in on Crayonville Island, when the unthinkable happened.
Joseph Jaffe, Head Crayon, suddenly disappeared from his office. Irresistibly sucked into his computer, he appeared in what seemed like a flesh-and-blood personage in Second Life. Glancing around at the funky-looking avatars of his colleagues, he laughed gleefully and teleported off the island, and has not been seen since.
"We're devastated," said Greg Verdino, 40-something crayonista, enjoying his third breakfast in a now quite relaxed schedule. "One minute my avatar was insulting his avatar, and then the real Jaffe showed up on my computer screen, wildly leaping around Crayonville. He even spilled my half-caff double mocha unsweetened lo-cal Amandaccino. Disappearing, I get. But leave my morning fix alone!
"Given his penchant for not showing up for things, this whole thing was doubly surprising – if he hadn't had on his famous "Joe Jaffe" nametag, I wouldn't have believed it was really him!"
According to Jane Quigley, grandniece (twice removed) of Alexander Haig, who used to report to Greg Verdino, "I guess I'm in charge around here! Given the fact that we were a virtual agency, I don't think any of our clients will really notice the difference anyway. Maybe once he's done exploring all the other Second Life islands, he'll get tired of his new digs, and come on back for Coffee with Crayon. But I'm still running the joint. We, umm, unplugged his computer."
Joe's family was understandably upset by the incident, but a life-sized cardboard cut-out of his avatar has been placed in the family room to remind them of his absence. In the meantime, a posse of bloggers has been assembled who plan to infiltrate Second Life and see if they can bring the rogue crayonista back. Their progress can be tracked on Twitter at @wheresJaffe. Faint iPhone signals were last detected at the Delta Airlines virtual terminal, so he may have hopped a flight on his favorite carrier for parts unknown.
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March 26, 2014 – Austin, TX. Online registration is now open for the 2014 Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference, scheduled 27-30 August 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. Register at http://www.fgsconference.org by 1 July 2014 for an early-bird discount. This year's conference theme is "Gone to Texas," and the local hosts are the San Antonio Genealogical and Historical Society (SAGHS) and the Texas State Genealogical Society (TSGS).
Platinum sponsors include leading family history companies, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, and findmypast. Other participating and supporting organizations include Dell, Lexmark, Board for Certification of Genealogists, National Genealogical Society, The Polish Mission of the Orchard Lake Schools, Texas State Genealogical Society, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, and The National Huguenot Society.
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- Conference Sessions: A wide variety of genealogy-related lectures and workshops for all experience levels. Attendees will be able to learn about Texas and neighboring states research, African-American and ethnic origin research, military research, genetics, technology, migration, methodology and more.
- Exhibit Hall: The large exhibit hall will feature the latest software, books, maps, databases and gadgets on the market for genealogists and family historians, as well as information about genealogical organizations. Representatives of FGS member societies will staff their booths in the special Society Showcase area.
- Special Events: On Wednesday evening, local hosts San Antonio Genealogical and Historical Society and Texas State Genealogical Society invite registrants to an evening at the Institute of Texas Cultures, an amazing museum located directly behind the convention center. On Friday evening, The San Antonio Conservation Society hosts a festive evening with strumming guitars, shining horns, a capella voices of mariachis and local artisans at work at La Villita. The Conservation Society only hosts 10 of these events each year and FGS is excited to able to offer this. Details can be found at www.fgsconference.org
- Focus on Societies: On Wednesday, August 27, 2014, sessions are jam-packed with ideas and tools to help societies promote themselves, increase membership, and develop sources of revenue. The day kicks off with a first ever, half-day workshop to develop a plan and tools to use to enhance and guide their society forward.
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Its now been a year since I first started this blog.
I hope that I have given people some useful stuff to be going on with and that I have not bored too many of you.
I really want to start a separate blog for "SWAB Team 6" but things are busy everywhere…I will make the effort though.
For all those readers and lurkers out there drop me a comment and let me know where abouts in the world you are.
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Change Face is a company that has acquired the exclusive use of a facial insertion technology. The technology allows end users of the technology to upload a picture of themselves (or anyone) and the software will recognize the picture and digitally 'stitch' the face onto that of an actor in any video. In essence "changing the face" of the actor.
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I always like it when I get to go to a restaurant recommended by readers, and rarely has there been one about which I�ve gotten more mail than Sharkey�s Place, at 141 W. Main Ave. in downtown Gastonia.
So, on a recent night, I did just that! My better half and I visited on a Thursday at 7 p.m. and found three tables occupied, and a birthday party about to begin in the bar area.
I was pleased to see that one of the beer offerings was 312 Urban Wheat Ale, from Goose Island Brewing. It�s great stuff, but I did have to ask for a lemon slice with it (orange slices not available). My companion ordered a soda, and the server brought the glass and then, a few minutes later, a glass brim-full of un-iced soda for us to pour our own refills. I�ve never been a fan of that practice. The soda is invariably warm, and pouring from glass to glass tends to be messy. I don�t think it�s out of line to expect sodas, tea, etc. to be freshly filled when empty.
We ordered Gator Bites as an appetizer, and they were outstanding! Gator gets tough easily, but these were tender and succulent. I requested the Caribbean Jerk sauce on the side, and the kitchen also sent a side of Calypso sauce. Both were truly great, with the Calypso going best with the bites. I could have eaten a couple dozen of them easily.
For entrees, I chose the shrimp and grits, and my fianc�e ordered the seafood platter.
If you�re accustomed to the more mellow school of shrimp and grits, Sharkey�s version will wake up your face. I was four bites in when the first beads of sweat began on my forehead, and by the time I was halfway done my shirt collar was damp. I enjoyed the flavor thoroughly, and were licking the bowl not considered impolite in public, I would have done so with gusto.
The seafood platter was another hit, with firm, tender fish in a light batter, big shrimp cooked to a perfect tenderness and fried oysters that almost made me forget my preference for cornmeal breading over batter. The only off note was that a few of the oysters were very tough, almost too tough to chew.
Service was really the only weak part of the experience. For example, the slaw was left off the seafood platter, and after we informed the server it was almost 10 minutes before it appeared. There was no rush of business � there were at most three tables occupied during our visit, and the party was a buffet affair that appeared to have its own staff assigned. We had long waits for fresh beer, straws and the check at the end of the meal that seemed to have no real explanation.
That said, I would definitely recommend giving the food at Sharkey�s Place a try. There�s some real creativity going on in the kitchen, and I look forward to visiting again and trying some wings with the sauces we sampled with the gator bites.
Next time, we�ll head to Mount Holly to visit a place doing �local� right!
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Gov. Phil Bryant has vetoed a bill that would have allowed Mississippians to transport a limited amount of unopened alcohol through dry counties.
Senate Bill 2526 was passed during the waning days of the 2013 session. The bill would let a person buy the liquor in a wet county and drive through dry counties to another wet county. The bill also set limits on how much unopened liquor could be transported.
In his veto message, Bryant said the bill would undermine illegal liquor enforcement in Mississippi.
He said state law barring possession of alcohol in a dry county is straightforward.
"However, if the law is amended to permit the carrying of alcohol through such jurisdictions, then officers will be required to question every person they encounter who is in possession of alcohol to determine whether the person is merely passing through on his or her way to a wet jurisdiction.
"Further, such a person could create an issue of fact, and probably require a full-blown trial, simply by claiming that he or she was on his way to a wet county. Consequently, the prohibitions applicable in dry counties would be much more difficult to enforce," Bryant said.
Mississippi in 1966 became the last state in the nation to legalize liquor sales, but only in counties that agreed to exempt themselves from the state's prohibition. Mississippi has a patchwork of "wet" and "dry" counties.
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Indians encourage fans to 'Rock Your Red'
CLEVELAND -- Progressive Field will be fit to burst on Wednesday night for the American League Wild Card Game at 8:07 ET on TBS. More than 42,000 fans are expected to pack the ballpark, and the Indians are hoping every last one of them comes to the game sporting red clothing.
Through a press release on Monday, the Indians encouraged game attendees to "Rock Your Red" on Wednesday as the Indians play their first postseason contest since 2007. White rally towels, sponsored by Progressive Insurance, will be given to every fan who comes out to watch the Tribe battle for a spot in the AL Division Series. The Indians' opponent will be determined by Monday's tiebreaker between the Rays and Rangers.
"Our players have said repeatedly that our fans' passion drives them on the field," club president Mark Shapiro said in the press release. "Let's 'Rock our Red' on Wednesday to push them to a Wild Card victory and show the nation that this is a Tribe Town!"
Progressive Field's gates will open at 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Before fans are allowed to enter, however, a number of events will take place near the ballpark. SportsTime Ohio's "All Bets Are Off," the "Mike Trivisonno Show" and WMMS' "The Alan Cox Show" will all broadcast live between various times and at different locations. At Gateway Plaza, Budweiser will open its Build-A-Bar outfit at 4:30 p.m. and a U2 tribute band will perform at 5:30 p.m.
Local singer Dan Polk is set to sing the national anthem, while Indians Hall of Famer Andre Thornton will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
"I don't doubt that this place will be electric," manager Terry Francona said on Monday. "I think fans have been dying for that. I think it'll be fun. Fun means winning in front of your home fans. So hopefully that's what happens.
"We have some preparation to do to get there and we have two days to do it, but it's an exciting time."


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Feeling your age? Try this simple test to see if you're as old as you feel. Stand in bare feet with your feet crossed then lower yourself to the floor and get back up.
If you're able to get down and up without the use of both hands or any other body part for support, you've maintained a level of physical function enough to reduce your risk of death, says a team of Brazilian researchers.
The sit and rise test was performed on more than 2,000 men and women between the ages of 51 and 80 who were then followed for six years. When test scores were compared with mortality rates, there was a three year shorter life expectancy among those who got down and up with aid than without.
The test claims to measure functional fitness, defined as the strength, flexibility and co-ordination necessary to perform the tasks of everyday life. Sitting and rising without assistance scores a perfect 10. If one hand is needed for support on the way down, a point is subtracted from the score. Subtract another point if a hand is necessary to get back up. Use a hand and a knee to assist in any part of the movement and deduct two points. A hand and two knees is a loss of three points. A half a point is deducted if there's a loss of steadiness anywhere from the start of the test to the finish.
A score of eight or more is considered functionally fit. A score below eight is worthy of concern.
"Scores of less than eight (that is, requiring more than one hand or knee support to sit and rise from the floor in a stable way) were associated with two- to five-fold higher death rates over six years in men and women age 51-80," said the researchers in their paper published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
Low scores increase the risk of falling, suggests the research team, which is a leading cause of injury among the elderly. It also provides a measure of how your strength, flexibility and co-ordination has diminished over the years.
If you're unhappy with your score, there's no need to panic. Regular physical activity can restore some of youth's vim and vigour. And for those who scored eight or more and want to maintain their level of physical function as the years add up, exercise can keep you more than just young at heart.
To be clear, exercise doesn't delay the outer vestiges of aging, which means grey hair and wrinkles are inevitable. What's no longer a given is that one's chronological age is a match with one's physiological age. Some of the physical decline once associated with age is now thought to be the result of inactivity.
Studies of elite senior athletes have noted superior cardiovascular, muscle, bone and joint health compared to inactive subjects 20 years younger. And while age catches up to even the fittest of the fit, the idea of a retirement spent with your feet up and a good book in hand is no longer considered the best way to spend your golden years.
So while not everyone has dreams of being an elite senior athlete, the desire to maintain the vitality of youth is almost universal. The secret to feeling like a kid is moving like one. With age, we tend to move in increasingly smaller ranges of motion and stay in one gear. Kids, on the other hand, rarely let a day go by without breaking into a run, hopping over a crack in the sidewalk or squatting to pick something up off the ground.
All of these basic movements of everyday life demand a certain measure of strength, flexibility and co-ordination that decline if they go unused, which is what the Brazilian researchers hoped to demonstrate with the sit and rise test.
The goal then is to hit the gym, and not just for any old workout. Exercises that build strength and flexibility will help raise your score. Yoga is a great example as it improves flexibility, increases muscular strength and endurance and works on balance, all elements of fitness that diminish with age.
This piece of advice extends to anyone in their middle years and beyond regardless of whether or not they can run a marathon, cycle a century or swim a couple of kilometres. Cardiorespiratory fitness is only one measure of health and fitness. Runners, swimmers and cyclists may struggle with the sit and rise test due to a lack of flexibility, co-ordination and, in some cases, strength. That should serve as a reminder to work on other components of fitness than just cardio.
Use the test as a wake-up call. If you scored below eight, it's time to start moving. Join the gym and perform exercises like squats, lunges, step-ups and caterpillars, all of which increase strength, range of motion and balance. Or start including yoga or boot camp classes into your repertoire.
And for those who scored eight or above, you can't afford to rest on your laurels. Stay active and remember to work on all elements of physical fitness.
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This story appears in the January 1998 issue of Business Start-Ups magazine. Subscribe »
They say that real detective work, unlike the glamorous world portrayed in the movies, is mostly mind-numbing routine and tedious research. Truth be told, private investigators are glorified information gatherers. The good ones know where the information is, how to get at it and what to take back to their clients. They also have a nose for valuable information. They are good listeners, and they are relentless in their pursuit of information that pertains to their case.
Investigating a franchise involves similar work. Sure, there is some glamour. Those trade shows are exciting. You were welcomed into company headquarters and met the charming president of the franchise. You could get used to this attention, right? Well, before you get too comfortable . . .
Andrew A. Caffey is a practicing attorney in the Washington, DC, area; the former general counsel of the International Franchise Association; and an internationally recognized specialist in franchise and business opportunity law. He is the founder of American Business Opportunity Institute and may be reached by e-mail on the Internet at email@example.com
On The Case
Your work is just beginning. Now that you've identified a few programs you find exciting, it's time to assess what information you'll need to make the right decision and how you'll go about gathering those nuggets.
The tasks ahead look something like this:
- self-assessment
- franchisor and business system evaluation
- site location and market study
- investment projections and financing
- legal assessment and negotiation
And the basic information sources to help you complete those tasks are:
- the franchisor representative and promotional materials
- the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC)
- libraries and other public demographic information sources
- current franchise owners
- government agencies
- professional advisors
- personal advisors, family and friends
It helps to create separate files for these subjects. Your investigations can generate a lot of paper, and you'll want to have it well-organized.
An Eyewitness Account
It's so easy to skip the self-assessment process, but it's a vital step in avoiding a huge investment mistake. Confirm in advance that you will enjoy the business you're researching--not making money at the business but the daily activity of the business: the customer service, the management of employees, the salesmanship, the details, the hours, the hard work. Keep those thoughts in mind as you proceed with your investigation. You will discover the nitty-gritty of the franchise as you dig deeper.
The franchisor will be your first and most convenient source of information. You'll receive a glossy brochure that stimulates the imagination but is usually light on information. Take the tour of the company's headquarters, make the rounds of company-owned or franchised stores in the area as part of the tour, and be inquisitive. Ask questions and take notes. Talk to all the people you meet. Ask them what they like about the organization.
Like any good detective, you should listen for clues about the company's style. What's the general attitude toward franchisees? Ask for details about the training program, and check out any training facilities at the headquarters. What system has the company set up for field support for franchises?
The Paper Trail
The best document for investigation purposes--and it is head and shoulders above any other single source--is the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (also known as the UFOC, the disclosure document or the prospectus). For a detective, it is the smoking gun, the name written in lipstick next to the body, and the Maltese Falcon all rolled into one. It is an information find that will be unparalleled in your investigation.
The UFOC is designed by lawmakers to provide prospective franchisees with all the information that is considered important in making an investment decision. It consists of 23 items describing various aspects of the program, copies of up to three years of the franchisor's audited financial statements, and a copy of the franchise agreement and each related contract you will be asked to sign.
A remarkable number of prospective franchisees don't bother to read the UFOC. Don't make that mistake. Sure, it's imposing: A comprehensive UFOC can run a few hundred pages in length. If you have no experience reading a balance sheet or a complex legal contract, put those sections aside for professional review later. You should read the narrative items and flag anything you don't understand. Pay particular attention to the following sections:
- Item 1 offers a concise description of the franchisor and the franchise offering.
- Item 2 gives the five-year business experience of the franchisor's key executives.
- Item 3 is a list of material litigation against the franchisor over the past 10 years.
- Item 4 notes whether the franchisor or any of the individuals described in Item 2 have been through a bankruptcy.
- Items 5 through 7 list in table form the initial franchise fees, ongoing royalty fees, advertising contributions and an estimate of the franchisee's total investment.
- Item 8 notes the restrictions placed on the supplier sources for any of the franchisee's purchases.
- Item 11 details the franchisor's contractual obligations, advertising requirements and training program.
- Item 19 contains information about the financial performance of the franchise, if the company elects to provide this information. If there is no information about performance in Item 19 (and only about 20 percent of franchisors provide this information), ask why. It may be that the performance story doesn't paint an attractive picture of the franchise.
- Item 20 lists statistics about the growth or shrinkage of the franchise system and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of existing franchisees. You will also find the names and last known addresses and phone numbers of franchise owners who left the system in the prior fiscal year.
What warning signs in the UFOC does the investigator look for? There are several areas where problems may be revealed. If the company has a long track record of litigation involving claims made by franchisees or if there is a significant bankruptcy described, inquire further. If the franchisor has a small net worth, it should tell you that it may not have long-term financial stability. Compare the company's current assets to its current liabilities for a quick ratio of its financial health. If the ratio is less than 2:1, look deeper and talk to your accountant about it.
Is the company's principal trademark effectively registered with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office? If it isn't, the system could face the risk that another user of the same or similar mark will create legal problems for the company. If the mark application is pending or the franchisor claims that its state trademark registration is completed and tells you that's sufficient, consult your lawyer about it.
Another red flag: the statistical charts in Item 20. What do they tell you about the number of franchisees who left the system in the past year? Be careful here--the numbers can lie. All franchise systems have turnover in ownership, and a departure from the system does not necessarily mean there was a business failure. If the turnover seems high, ask more questions of the franchisor. Find out the real story. The lists in Item 20 will be most useful when you begin interviewing franchisees in the system.
Carefully study the company's initial and ongoing fees; these will tax your operation, so make sure you understand how they work. Most franchise fees will be assessed according to the gross sales of your operation, without regard to the profits the business makes. This means even if you're losing money in the business, you're still expected to pay royalties.
Hit The Bricks
Your next stop on the evaluation trail is to meet as many franchise owners as you possibly can. Drive to their businesses and observe for a while. Find a quiet time of the day and interview each owner. He or she will tell you the inside story on the franchisor, so ask tough questions. Ask about the training, the value of the program, the style of the franchisor, the mood among franchise owners. Don't shy away from asking questions about the business's revenue. What were gross sales last year? Did they meet the owner's expectations?
Ask about the franchisee's first few years in business. Did the owner have enough start-up capital? Ask if the estimates of first-year capital requirements in the UFOC are accurate.
Get The Facts
As useful as the UFOC and current owners may be, they don't tell the entire story, and it is certainly not the end of your investigation. Now you must answer a few fundamental business questions: Will the concept be successful in your marketplace? What will your competition be, and has the competition been successful in this market? Is there a site available that will make the business a success?
These questions are vital to your decision-making process. Even if the franchise is homebased, you must still assess how the business will be received in your market. Most market evaluations begin with a "walk-about," a drive around town observing local businesses and talking to their owners. What businesses are newly opened, and what looks like it's going downhill or is recently boarded up? This will tell you a lot about the business trends in your area. Talk to merchants whose businesses are similar to the one you're planning.
You should also stop at the public library and check the demographic information available. Is the town growing? Where are the new neighborhoods being built?
The last two steps in your investigation are to consult a good accountant and retain a savvy lawyer.
Investigating the purchase of a franchise is not all glamour and glitz, but it must be done if you want to open your new business knowing in your heart you made the right decision.
On The Lookout
While investigating a franchise, keep in mind these indications that the franchise may be right for you:
- You have investigated the type of business and find you have a sustained, compelling interest in it. You take a temporary position in the same type of company and love it.
- When you interview existing owners, they tell you that the help of the franchisor has been instrumental to their success.
- You get mixed reports from franchise owners because they all have different reactions, experiences and feelings about their franchise ownership. (Worry if you get the same rosy story from everyone.)
- The franchisor is on solid financial footing, and the Item 20 statistics in the UFOC show ownership stability.
- You find there is a low level of competition in your market area but that you will not be the first one in the market with this business. Being a pioneer presents a relatively high risk.
- Your accountant tells you that the projections indicate you will be able to afford the purchase and have sufficient capital to weather the start-up phase of the business.
Here are some indications that the franchise may not be right for you:
- You find that the franchisor has a lengthy history of suing franchisees, Item 20 indicates a high level of franchisee turnover, and existing owners tell you there is trouble in the system.
- The trademark is not federally registered because the franchisor filed with its home state and thinks that is sufficient.
- The franchise fees, especially the monthly royalty, are too high for you to make money at the business. Also, your accountant's projections do not paint a pretty picture.
- The franchisor's financial statements show a minimal net worth, and other financial indications suggest it is on a downward slide.
- Item 19 (Earnings Claims) of the UFOC is blank, and franchisees tell you it's because no one has figured out how to make money at this business yet.
- The franchise concept is largely untried in the marketplace, and you can't afford to put your life savings at serious risk.
Read The Fine Print
Can you negotiate the terms of a franchise agreement? Of course: You can propose any number of changes in the terms of the contract, and franchisors are generally free to make changes in response to your requests. Some state franchise laws make it difficult for a franchisor to alter the terms of its standard contract, but where the law permits, such changes can be made by a willing franchisor.
For More Information
- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) provides a free package of information about the FTC Franchise and Business Opportunity Rule. Write to the Federal Trade Commission, Public Reference Branch, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20580, or call them at (202) 326-3128. The FTC also has an informative and useful Web site at http://www.ftc.gov
- For information from the American Business Opportunity Institute about its publications, programs and services, send a self-addressed, stamped, business-sized envelope to American Business Opportunity Institute, c/o Andrew A. Caffey, 3 Bethesda Metro Ctr., #700, Bethesda, Maryland 20814.


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1. Start by making a template: download and photocopy the design, sizing it to fit your pumpkin.
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2. Tape the template to a clean, dry, and hollowed-out pumpkin.
3. Using a pushpin, prick closely spaced holes along the outline of the design, making them deep enough to be seen when you remove the template.
4. Remove the template. Following the pinpricks and taking care not to cut all the way through, use a small carving chisel or linoleum cutter to outline the design. With a larger linoleum cutter, remove the rind within the outlines and scrape out some pumpkin flesh (the deeper you go, the more light will shine through). Add texture and dimension by varying the direction and depth of your carving.
5. Light your pumpkin. A votive candle is traditional, but for more illumination, use a battery-powered or outdoor-rated electric light (from $1.99; funkins.com); carve out a hole for the cord if necessary.
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- Variegated pumpkins look dramatic, 'Small Sugar' heirlooms are smaller and easy to carve.
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San Fernando Valley, CA – September 9, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — On Thursday, September 10, 2009 at approximately 3:30 p.m., Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. will be the guest speaker at a consumer protection townhall in Sylmar, where he will warn Southern California residents about the proliferation of "devious mortgage schemes" and offer tips to avoid them. Since 2007, Sylmar has experienced the highest number of foreclosures in the City of Los Angeles.
"Following the housing collapse, scammers and rip off artists have come up with dozens of devious mortgage schemes to take advantage of desperate homeowners," Brown said. "Homeowners must arm themselves with information and be wary of loan consultants who charge thousands of dollars in upfront fees and deliver nothing in return."
Brown will be a guest speaker at a community hearing on foreclosure prevention organized by Los Angeles City Council Jobs and Business Development Committee Chairman Richard Alarcon. The townhall is free and open to the public.
WHAT: Town hall hearing on consumer protection. Topics include: mortgage fraud, foreclosure prevention, false advertising, student loans and credit card issues.
WHO: Attorney General Jerry Brown as guest speaker, and
Los Angeles City Council Jobs and Business Development Committee Chairman Richard Alarcon.
WHEN: Thursday, September 10th 3:00 PM- 5:00 PM
WHERE: Los Angeles Mission College
Campus Center
13356 Eldridge Ave. Sylmar, CA. 91342
– Brown partnered with the California Department of Real Estate and the State Bar of California to combat loan modification and foreclosure fraud across the state.
– Brown has sent letters directing 386 mortgage foreclosure consultants to register with his office and post $100,000 bond, or demonstrate why they are not required to. If the consultants are required to register and have failed to do so, they are subject to criminal penalties of up to a year in jail and fines ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 per violation.
– Brown sent letters demanding that 27 loan consultants substantiate suspect claims made on the internet and in direct mail advertising.
– As part of a nationwide sweep last month, Brown filed suits against 21 individuals and 14 companies who ripped off thousands of homeowners seeking mortgage relief. In total, Brown has sought court orders to shut down 32 companies and has brought criminal charges and obtained lengthy prison sentences for deceptive loan modification consultants.
– Brown unveiled a new website ( http://ag.ca.gov/loanmod) that provides homeowners tips to avoid loan modification fraud, allows them to determine if a company is registered with his office and makes it easier to file complaints.
5 Tips to Avoid Being Scammed
1. Don't pay up-front fees. Foreclosure consultants are prohibited by law from collecting money before services are performed.
2. Don't ignore letters from your lender or loan servicer. Responding to those letters is your best bet for saving your house.
3. Don't transfer title or sell your house to a "foreclosure rescuer." Beware! This is a scam to convince homeowners they can stay in the home as renters and buy their home back later. It might also be part of a fraudulent bankruptcy filing. Either way, a scammer can then evict the victim and take the home.
4. Don't pay your mortgage payments to anyone other than your lender or loan servicer. Mortgage consultants often keep the money for themselves.
5. Never sign any documents without reading them first. Many homeowners think that they are signing documents for a loan modification or for a new loan to pay off the mortgage they are behind on. Later, they discover that they actually transferred ownership of their home to someone who is now trying to evict them.
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You tell your Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers that
Scouting will help them become better men and women well beyond their adolescent
What's your proof? It's mainly the anecdotal evidence of 100
years of great Scouting alumni and their profound impact on the country, right?
Now, Baylor University plans to find the evidence behind those anecdotes.
A $992,000 study, financed by a grant from the John
Templeton Foundation, aims to determine the "prosocial benefits" of Scouting.
Dr. Byron Johnson and Dr. Rodney Stark of Baylor's Institute for Studies of
Religion will spend two years examining how men who were in Boy Scouts differ
from those who were not.
Researchers say they hope the comparison between Scouts and
non-Scouts will determine the validity of some "common assumptions" about
Scouting, including:
- Former Scouts have a better-quality family life.
- Former Scouts are more religious.
- Former Scouts are better citizens.
- Former Scouts are more generous contributors to charity.
- Former Scouts are less likely to drink or use drugs.
- Former Scouts are healthier and more apt to participate in fitness activities.
- Former Scouts are better educated and have higher occupational status.
- Former Scouts are more patriotic.
- Former Scouts are more likely to report that they are "very happy."
Although you and other volunteers may classify these
statements as certainties, there's no scientific study to prove them. That's
about to change.
"Unfortunately, there has been very little research on
Boy Scouts, and published studies in peer-reviewed journals are essentially
nonexistent," Dr. Johnson said. "We need empirical answers to a
number of important questions: Does Scouting matter? Is Scouting associated
with beneficial results over time? Do Eagle Scouts value their Scouting
experiences more than other Scouts? Does this vary for different eras? In other
words, do Eagle Scouts from the 1950s differ from those of the 1980s?"
The timing of this research coincides perfectly with the
BSA's 100th Anniversary. The results could help guide the program's leaders
through the next 100 years. And that leadership starts with Chief Scout
Executive Bob Mazzuca, who said he looks forward to reading the results in a
couple of years.
"For decades, the Boy Scouts of America has used
outcomes research to strengthen our programs and curriculum," Mazzuca said. "The
research produced by Baylor University is very important and at this crucial
time—we expect to learn a great deal from the research as we embark on our next
100 years."


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Break out the summer gear and put on your best dancing shoes! Its summertime which means one thing- music festivals! Hitting the scene in Louisville, Kentucky is a festival unlike any other- Forecastle Music Festival! Forecastle is a live music festival with all of our favorite components such as music and art, but it also encompasses a 'theme'. To sum it up Forecastle is a hypnotically themed music and art festival with a huge bourbon presence.
Forecastle Music Festival is a festival that shares the same passion and focus throughout music, art, and activism. A talented group of artists from Brooklyn and Los Angeles are the masterminds to creating the intense elements which are both nautically and Kentucky inspired, to make the 'farm to sea' type of theme for this years' festival.
"Forecastle Music Festival is the place on the ship where the crew comes to relax and unwind" says JK McKnight, founder and captain (creator) of the festival. "That's what I wanted to incorporate with this festival, a place where people can go relax and have a good time!" Taking place in one of the most beautiful and thriving cities in the country, Louisville, Kentucky, this year the festival will take place across the scenic 85-acre Waterfront Park.
Now in its 11th year, Forecastle Music Festival is bringing something new and fresh to the forefront, as it has quickly become one of the country's most anticipated summer festivals which now draws tens of thousands of fans worldwide. The festival has been known to take place at some breathtaking parks throughout the city of Louisville.
Playing homage to Kentucky bourbon this festival will even have a 'bourbon lodge'. Throughout the lodge attendees will have the opportunity to learn about Kentucky bourbon from a few local distillers. Adding more excitement will be the 'Alabama Shakes' who will be playing 'celebrity mixologists' on Saturday. "Everyone is really excited about the bourbon lodge, said JK. "it's sort of like the fourth headliner of the festival."
This years' lineup includes: "The String Cheese Incident", "Old Crow Medicine Show", "Young The Giant", Big Boi, Boys Noize, Griz, "Bob Mould Band", "Moon Taxi", "The Pimps of Joytime", "INC.", "Houndmouth", Night Beds, Salva, "Roadkill Ghost Choir", "The Pass", "The Black Keys", "The Flaming Lips" "Alabama Shakes", Jim James, "Matt & Kim", "The Joy Formidable", "Dawes", Kurt Vile & The Violators, "Foxygen", Nosaj Thing, "Rubblebucket", "Freakwater", Sarah Jarosz, Tokimonsta, "Shovels & Rope", Mndr, Alasdair Roberts & Friends, Amtrac, "Mona", "The 23 String Band", "The Avett Brothers", "Robert Plant-presents The Sensational Space Shifters", Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, "Animal Collective", "The ForecastleIncident Bluegrass & Beyond", "Purity Ring", Datsik, Toro Y Moi, "El-P & Killer Mike", Baauer, Dan Deacon, Bombino, "Greensky Bluegrass", Tennis, Tift Merritt, "The Secret Sisters", Ryan Hemsworth, "The Wild Feathers", "The Wheeler Brothers", and "A Lion Named Roar".
Forecastle is a festival with the best line up and will deliver a powerful unique experience" says JK. "Not to mention great bourbon-definitely come for the bourbon!" A big music festival with small town mentality and hospitality-now if that doesn't make you want to jump up and get your ticket I don't know what will. We will see you in Louisville!
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Upgrades have been made to Palacio 1202; Sit back, relax, and enjoy your views of the beautiful Gulf of Mexico from the 12th floor at the Palacio. This lovely unit has a comfortable floor plan with a full kitchen, dining room, and full laundry in the unit. The master bedroom looks out over the breathtaking, blue water of the Gulf and has a large king-size bed perfect for relaxing. The master bathroom offers spa-like amenities with a whirlpool tub and walk-in shower to wash all your cares away. The guest bedroom has a king bed perfect for children or adults to enjoy. This unit also offers a 65" flat-screen TV with DVD player in the living room and Wi-Fi throughout. Balcony entrances in both the master bedroom and living room which lead to a large patio that provides a spectacular view of the Gulf of Mexico. The updated kitchen has new granite countertops in the kitchen and bar. Appliances include a new stainless-steel microwave and stove, a full-size refrigerator, and dishwasher. Along with all the dishes, pots and utensils needed to prepare and serve meals. Guests have the option to work out in the fitness center, play tennis on two of our secured tennis courts, relax in our outdoor pool, swim laps in our seasonally heated lap pool, grill burgers on one of our poolside charcoal grills, or just unwind in the outdoor hot tub. You can even rent our social room with stunning floor to ceiling views of the Gulf and pool area for your private event! Enjoy the use of complimentary Wi-Fi connection in your condo, lobby, or social room, complimentary DVD rentals, and complimentary beach chairs and umbrella rental (Seasonal Only) while soaking up the sun! All linens and condo towels are provided for your comfort (Pool towels are not provided).Read More
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- Beach Cooler, pack a lunch and head for the beach!
- Your favorite board games for evenings with the family.
- Coffee Filters, don't forget your favorite brew and creamer, too!
- Tinfoil for grilling and to wrap up extra food. Leftovers taste great, even on vacation!
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Reality TV is meant to be bad, but whatever's happening with Project Runway All-Stars is worse than bad, it's disappointing. The reality design competition used to be the holy grail of reality television: watching a group of "talented young" designers scurry to pull together a runway-show and then be judged by a grumpy but affable […]Read more


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At this point, we already know just about everything about the LG Nexus 4 when it comes to hardware specifications, but the latest leak hints at some upcoming Android 4.2 features that we've yet to see before. The picture you see above comes to us from Carphone Warehouse's very own pre-order page for the device that has unsurprisingly been taken down. Also found is a picture of the online retailer's inventory system that shows off two color options for the device.
While Android 4.2 will still remain under the Jelly Bean branch, there seems to be some interesting features that are sure to impress. One said feature could be a "360° Camera", which will be interesting to see in action. Then again, it may be as something as simple as a 360° panorama photo. We could also seem a new Swype-like, gesture keyboard feature in the upcoming version of the OS.
Expected to land just a day after the official October 29th announcement, the Nexus 4 looks like it will be offered in both black and white, much like the LG Optimus G. According to the leaked inventory shot, you can also expect the device to to run you £389.95 (around $630).
While we'll likely see different storage capacities of the Nexus 4, an 8GB version (without a micro SD card slot) seems to be popping up more than any other. We'd also hope that the Nexus 4 is a pentaband device, which would allow support for both AT&T and T-Mobile HSPA+ support.
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October 16 2012, Episode 277, Show Notes
Episode 277 of The CyberJungle is about 30 minutes long. You can hear it by clicking on the flash player below. The interview with Vladimir Katalov, begins at about the 16min mark. You may download the file directly – great for listening on many smartphones. Or, you may go to the listening options page and browse for other ways to hear the show.
To listen to Episode 277 via the flash player:
Vladimir Katalove, CEO of ElcomSoft, talks with Ira about a flaw discovered this past summer that impacts file encryption on may laptops. Now exploit code has been released, and there is confirmation by a third part of the flaw. This flaw can be leveraged by forensic analysts to break files protected with Microsoft Encrypted File System (EFS).
Tales From The Dark Web
CyberCriminals strike utility customers using auto-pay
Our Take on This Weeks News
Zynga Files Suit Against Former Staffer, Claiming Theft of Trade Secrets, Via The Cloud
Voter Registration Rolls in 2 States Are Called Vulnerable to Attackers
Concerns About Huawei Technologies Continue to Rise
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Just when I sat down to check my emails at 6:15am (thinking I can actually drink my tea hot for a change) Kit comes into the room with a BOO behind me!
Me: Already? You are awake already? This is even earlier than normal school days!
Kit: I am really cold... but in fact she is so active (Oh dear)
Me: You HAVE to go back to bed. Even Kat is sleeping. Its night time (Alright I lied)
I go back to her room and tuck her in and come back thinking maybe that will work (eyes on the room monitor now instead of screen what a life!)
After a few minutes I hear Can you sleep with me? This has become such a problem since Kit learnt to talk perhaps? Everyone loves their children to sleep with them once in a while but you let them do it once and they want it when you dont! I think its time for Kit to wake up now and its only 6:30am on school days, shes sometimes difficult to wake up at 6:45am now we did well, didnt we?
Last night was classic: when the school announced the closure Kit was almost asleep and I told her: Your school is closed tomorrow
Kit looked at me with half closed eyes, sucking thumb, pulling her ear (like she does when she is declined mine) barely able to speak: Not Kats?
Even in that half asleep state, all she cares about is if Kat is going to go to school or not??!!
Its 8am now and since then Kit has woken up Kat prematurely, had a few bouts of crying when she refused to play with her, has generally moaned about not having any fun thing to play with...WHEN WILL THIS SNOW DAY END?
Pancakes with fresh strawberries and maple syrup coming up...that should keep them busy for a while!
This is also Kits first year (full time) at school so its an exciting year ahead for her and me...shes excited about her new pencil case, her new friends, teachers...she feels she is one step closer to being Kat now... She chose her backpack online (along with Kat) yesterday. In fact, a task that both Kat and I thought would take just a couple of seconds took about half an hour! Kit could simply not decide she has become so computer savvy, she moved the mouse with such ease to scroll up and down the screen that it took her ages to decide while Kat and I wondered where all this power had come from! Kat and I had preselected one backpack for her but Kit is so strong-headed, she selected the one that SHE wanted and in the end that is what I bought for her. Of course this upset Kat because she wanted Kit to have that one but Kit wanted this one (Im just plain happy that Kit agreed not to have the rolling backpack and agreed on the preschool size Imagine!!)
After much bickering, the girls are (finally) now looking forward to their personalised backpacks and I am wondering, maybe it is a great thing that they are going back to school and a week into school I will probably wonder how was I ever surviving with them both with me 24/7?
Kat, being the older one is manipulative. She has all the nicer soft toys neatly stacked on the top of her study desk (she thinks this will keep them away from Kits reach?). Kit on the other hand has no preference anything that Kat likes, she likes by default. Its as simple as that! The instant Kat expresses feelings for any cuddly toy (and she does have preferences now that shes 10!), Kit will immediately drop whichever one shes holding and bond with the one Kat wanted saying I love it so so much
Predictably, this will lead to arguments, snatching, tears and even more online shopping!
Kat will always say something like This is the only soft toy I love so and so gave it to me and I really value it and now SHE has taken it (glaring at Kit who will blissfully ignore her and whisper sweet nothings to her newly acquired victory and dramatise the whole thing to possibly anger Kat more?).
Every cuddly toy has a sentimental value for Kat I wonder how shell ever get rid of them
Today Kit has won a big Panda from Kat. To keep it safe, it has been further gifted to me (it gets very complicated to work here from home in the holidays!) I have been given 2 pets to look after right next to my desk Panda and Toot (some name for their baby elephant). Every now and then, Kit comes in to make sure they are safe with me and that Kat has not taken them away to make her victory even more profound, she has Kats scarf around the Pandas neck!
After several unsuccessful attempts at getting my attention, she decides to go back to her room. I keep the video monitor on (its comforting that way but now that shes out of range it is beginning to worry me!)
Kit comes running to me finally (panting): I need a jump rope.
Me: Why?
Kit: So I can practice jumping
When you are on the phone, you are really not in the mood to get into an argument with a 3.5 yr old that 7:30am is not the best time to practice jumping with a jump rope and definitely not inside a house! So I give in and this is what I see when I go to the cupboard to get the jump rope
The step stool which is kept in the kitchen has been carried all the way to the storage cupboard and Kit has tried to stand on it and has even used her Tinker Bell brolly (usually hanging in this cupboard, now lying alongside the box at the top!) to bring the box with the jump rope forward. Maybe her aim was to somehow get the box down? And then what? Have it land on her head? This box at the top is quite heavy thank God for little mercies!
Jump rope is down, step stool back in kitchen and Kit can be seen jumping in the video monitor. Phew! Im left wondering if I should just forget about it all and drink that Baileys we have chilled in the fridge it did say With a hint of coffee on the bottle I do feel I need a different sort of caffeine this morning!
I am back now with a big smile on my face and she is busy eating her apple all dressed up in her Sleeping Beauty costume working from home today PRICELESS!


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Don't Turn America into France
Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center (and formerly with Cato) narrates a new video warning that it would be a mistake to turn America into a European‐style welfare state, which is the fate of her native country.
The video is a joint production of the Center for Freedom and Prosperity and Reason TV. Enjoy.


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Teen arrested for malicious tweets about British Olympic diver Tom Daley and his late father
(AP) LONDON - A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of posting malicious Twitter messages directed at British Olympic diver Tom Daley, U.K. police said Tuesday.
The first tweet told Daley that he let his dad down with his synchronized diving performance. Later, the tweeter threatens to drown Daley.
Daley's father died of brain cancer a year ago and the 18-year-old Olympian had hoped to win a medal "for myself and my dad." But he finished fourth on Monday, out of medal contention, in the 10-meter synchronized platform competition with teammate Pete Waterfield.
China wins 2nd diving gold; U.S. takes bronze
Daley tweeted a message complaining about some of the tweets sent to him by "idiots." He said the nasty tweet about his father came after he had been "giving it my all" in the bid for a medal.
Dorset Police said early Tuesday that a 17-year-old was arrested "on suspicion of malicious communications" in relation to his Twitter posts.
One of the first tweets read: "You let your dad down i hope you know that."
Another tweet, from the same Twitter handle, is apologetic.
"I'm sorry mate i just wanted you to win cause its the olympics I'm just annoyed we didn't win I'm sorry tom accept my apology."
Later, the tweets become more aggressive, such as one that said: "I'm going to find you and I'm going to drown you in the pool ..."
Subsequent tweets, spiked with profanity, also take aim at the media and other Twitter users who criticized his posts.
Police said the teen was detained at a bed and breakfast in the southwestern coastal town of Weymouth in the early hours of Tuesday morning, and is currently helping police with their inquiries.
In Britain, tweeting messages considered menacing, offensive or indecent can lead to prosecution.


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Talk about a million-dollar body: In a new poll, nearly one-quarter (22%) of Americans say they would rather have their dream body for the rest of their lives than win $1 million in the lottery.
The poll, or rather the Diet Index sponsored by Nutrisystem, also revealed that the vast majority of people (85%) find "a great body more of a turn-on for a sexual partner to have than a lot of money."
This doesn't necessarily mean you can't have both: In a series of research studies, a group of economists concluded that beautiful people—presumably with some pretty darn beautiful bodies as well—are happier mainly because good looks increase the chances that they'll become rich, either by cashing in career-wise on their attractiveness or marrying someone who is wealthy.
Back to the Diet Index: When asked which body they'd most like to have, women were most likely to point to the physical perfection of Jennifer Lopez and Halle Berry. I'd think there are plenty of guys who would prefer to have those bodies over $1 million as well, but in a different sense.
Awesome Question: Would You Rather Be Middle-Class Now or Rich in 1900?


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The victim remained in guarded condition Sunday at Strong Memorial Hospital after police say he was punched and kicked in his home.
Two men were jailed — one without bail — for allegedly beating a Beals Street man so severely Friday that he remained in guarded condition in the intensive care unit at Strong Memorial Hospital last night, city police said.
The 50-year-old victim suffered several facial fractures, eye injuries, a broken rib and a collapsed lung, city police Detective Scott Kadien said.
Kadien would not release the victim's name this morning since officers were still trying to notify some of the man's family members. The officer also declined to say if there was an apparent motive. More arrests are likely, he said.
The alleged assailants, Terrence D. Darcy, 45, and Antonio Burgos, 23, both of 98 Pleasant St., were charged with second-degree assault, a felony, and sent to Ontario County Jail.
Burgos was held on $5,000 cash or $10,000 bail bond; he was released after posting the amount shortly after he was arraigned Saturday, jail officials said.
Kadien said the victim is an acquaintance of Darcy and Burgos. The two alleged assailants went to the man's home on Beals Street at about 9 p.m. and beat him. The man does not live alone, but he was the only person in the home at the time, police said.
The alleged victim "made contact" with a friend, who brought him to the hospital, Kadien said. Doctors called police.
Darcy was arrested at his home early Saturday morning. Burgos turned himself in that afternoon.
According to records kept by the state Department of Corrections, Darcy was convicted in 1994 of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument and third-degree burglary and sentenced to three to six years behind bars. He was paroled in October 1997. Two years later, records show, he was convicted of aggravated unlicensed operation and sentenced to 1 1/3 to four years in prison; he was released in June 2002.
As with all felonies, the case may be reviewed by a grand jury and more charges could be levied. More details, including the name of the alleged victim, are expected to be released later today.
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The ARMCHAIR GOLF BLOG has been silent the last few days, not by choice but because I've been on the road in Savannah with a laptop that has a faulty browser.
Nonetheless, I've been hot on the golf beat at the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa in windy and chilly Savannah, Ga. This blogger was on the course (inside and outside the ropes), in the clubhouse, in the players' locker room and, yes, even in the players' dining room -- all places where golf fans and the media are not free to roam.
How? I'll get to that in a second. I may not be able to play like a Tour pro, but I ate like one. The food was good and the golf stories were great.
I planned this golf expedition a few weeks back after several phone conversations with my new friend, Jack Fleck. I wanted to meet in-person the man who upset the legendary Ben Hogan in the 1955 U.S. Open and determined that Savannah would offer an ideal opportunity.
Jack was playing in the 70-and-older Demaret Division best ball on Monday and Tuesday, so I tagged along as his personal guest -- complete with a PGA credential that gave me unique access to the stars of the game.
I drove to Savannah on Saturday and met Jack at the airport. We headed directly to the course where I caddied for Jack during a 9-hole practice session. Perhaps former Tour star Bobby Nichols, who I met later that evening in the Westin lobby, said it best about Jack's game. "I hope I can play like him when I'm 85."
Jack has a full, fluid swing that produces a lot of solid and surprisingly long shots -- although, ever the perfectionist, Jack seems rarely satisfied.
Jack's caddie didn't arrive until Sunday afternoon, so I went 18 holes with Jack and Howie Johnson, Jack's best-ball partner, in howling winds on Sunday morning. (These were the same conditions that suspended final-round play at nearby Harbour Town Golf Links in the Verizon Heritage.) Howie asked me for a tee on the first hole, which I didn't have. I confessed I wasn't a pro caddie. No big deal. I ended up caddieing for both of them as best I could while riding with Jack.
Here are some more highlights of my four days in Savannah:
*Dinner out two nights with Jack and his wife, Carmen
*A brief locker room interview with Hall of Famer Gene Littler
*Hanging out with Jack and Orville Moody (1969 U.S. Open champion) in the clubhouse as they swapped golf stories and needled each other relentlessly
*Lunch and conversation with three-time U.S. Ryder Cup player Johnny Pott and multiple Tour winner Tommy Jacobs
*Meeting and conversations with Bobby Nichols, Jim Colbert, Bob Goalby, Gay Brewer, Don January, Howie Johnson, Jimmy Powell, Charlie Sifford and more
*Meeting Tom Kite in the dining room yesterday (he was returning from the dessert table; I was heading for the door)
*Walking the course with a caddie's wife, now nicknamed "Savannah" as a new source of insider information (smile)
*Hearing several times, "Now don't write that in your blog"
I also saw a lot of Champions Tour players milling about such as Fuzzy Zoeller, Hubert Green, Jerry Pate, Bruce Devlin, Lou Graham and others. Obviously, it was great fun and an experience I would love to repeat.
The Armchair Golfer
(Photo: SavannahVisit.com)
Wednesday, April 18
Legends of Golf: I Ate Like a Tour Pro
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Wow...it doesn't hardly get any better than that. What a great time you must have had!
- Greg said...
And I'm quoting you... "You lucky Dog!"
Savor the memories,
Sweet way to spend some time. Rubbing elbows with some of the great ones.
- Unknown said...
So what's your secret?
I remember Jack Fleck, I am glad he is still out there doing what he does great.
All the best!
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Henry Vilas zoo says Henry the lion has died
Henry, his mate Vilas raised 8 lion cubs throughout time at zoo
MADISON, WI — Henry Vilas Zoo announced Wednesday that the nearly 18-year-old African lion, Henry, has died.
Officials said Henry's health and quality of life had been progressively getting worse with late-stage kidney failure.
"Henry was beloved by zoo staff and visitors, and he will be greatly missed," Dane County Executive Joe Parisi said in a news release. "He and his previous make, Vilas, contributed greatly to the survival of their species, and towards educating the public on the importance of preserving our natural world."
Henry came to Henry Vilas Zoo in 1997. Henry and Vilas, who passed in 2012, were the first residents of the zoo's Big Cat Exhibit.
The pair of lions raised eight cubs, which have been transferred to other zoos, officials said. Their cubs can be visited at the Milwaukee Zoo, the Racine Zoo, the NEW Zoo in Green Bay, the Topeka Zoo, Blank Park Zoo and Tautphaus Park Zoo.
According to the release, the mean life expectancy for African lions in zoos is 16.8 years.
"Although Henry lived a long, full life at Henry Vilas Zoo, it recently became apparent to zoo staff that his quality of life was diminishing," officials said in the release. "Henry was humanely euthanized on Wednesday."
The zoo is working with the American Zoo and Aquarium Association's Lion Species Survival Program to manage the future of the lions housed in the zoo.