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Buy.com launches iTunes-like download service
Buy.com launches iTunes-like download service. Songs are just 79 cents, maybe the cheapest yet, but come with more copy restrictions
Now, PC users can finally learn what Macintosh users have been raving about for the past couple of months: cheap, legal, song-by-song music downloads from a vast library of tunes. On Tuesday, online merchant Buy.com launches what may become the Windows alternative to Apple's popular iTunes Music Store. The prices at BuyMusic.com may be the cheapest yet, and its music library the largest, though its customers face more restrictions on copying the music for their personal use than Apple's do.
At BuyMusic, songs start at 79 cents and albums for as little as $7.95, compared to 99 cents and $9.99 at iTunes. BuyMusic also boasts a pool of 300,000 tunes, about 100,000 more than Apple. Unlike Apple, however, Buy.com did not get uniform licensing agreements from all the major labels. While iTunes users may copy a song to an unlimited number of CDs or transfer it to any number of iPod MP3 players, Buy users face varying restrictions from song to song on how often (if at all) a downloaded file can be transferred to a CD, another PC, or an MP3 player.
In a statement, Buy founder Scott Blum called Apple CEO Steve Jobs "a visionary, but he's on the wrong platform." By year's end, however, Apple is expected to introduce a PC version of the iTunes Music Store.


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Delta Airlines is learning what the Streisand Effect is.
Scott Jordan, CEO of ScotteVest, inadvertently hit a real nerve when he tried to put an ad in Delta's in-flight magazine. Their refusal to run the ad has touched off what must surely be more publicity, nearly all negative, than they have gotten in a long time. Apparently they don't like to have attention called to the multitude of fees which the airlines now tack on to your ticket price but they made a mistake on this one. Scott Jordan is likely the most media savvy CEO around and appropriately has called the net's attention to this incident.
Here's the ad in question.
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You are invited to join the Song Carriers Women's Circle for our Winter Solstice Ceremony & Celebration at the Institute of American Indian Arts Hogan. This will be a communal sharing of medicine songs from our sisters, mothers and grandmothers offered on the sweet dark threshold of Winter in honor of our beloved Mother Earth and all the sacred feminine Waters. Please come ready to participate in the prayer through special songs and dances and the joy of being in circle together. There will be a pot-luck feast after the ceremony so please bring a favorite dish to share. Everyone is welcome!
Use the main (third & easternmost) entrance to IAIA and turn right following the driveway toward the east up to the log-walled, green-roofed Hogan. There is plenty of parking available behind and around the Hogan. Because of the prayerful nature of the event, please refrain from using any scents and please leave your cell phones in your cars or in the off position. Thank you!


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This year my annual review of best NYC burgers is bucking my own trend of the juicy, beef-based variety in favor of the rising trend of plant-based burgers (and plant-based everything). It wasn't so long ago that plant-based burgers looked and tasted like cardboard patties with pickles, but the rise of the celebrity chef has turned tasty veg burgers into something of a heated competition. It's been an interesting race to the top, and so it's worth a look at the best across New York City.
Superiority Burger
430 East 9th Street, East Village
Superiority Burger was first mentioned on my site in my 2015 interview with Dave Ortiz and then again in my 2017 burger feature; it's worth an additional mention since it was voted GQ's best burger of the year when the joint first opened and the cookbook is coming out this June. The menu offers vegetarian and vegan options and their signature Superiority Burger is served with muenster cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and a juicy, tasty patty whose recipe is still a secret, just like chef Brooks Headley intended. They have lots of other delicious dishes including the TFT, a non-chicken fried chicken sandwich. Follow them on Instagram here.
The Impossible Burger
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Also on the list again is The Impossible Burger, which was (and is still) being served at Momofuku Nishi in my last burger write up. Now it's being served everywhere from White Castle to 5 Napkin Burger to Bareburger, and a recent petition garnered 40K signatures to bring the meatless burger to McDonalds. The tasty, bleedy burger is made from wheat protein, potato protein, spices, coconut oil, soybeans, konjac (a Japanese plant), and heme, a compound found in all living things and the one that gives these burgers their meaty taste and coloring. Follow them on Instagram here.
Black Iron Burger
540 East 5th Street, East Village
Black Iron Burger was purchased by business partners from Seville, Spain in 2013 and set out to revamp the menu with fresher ingredients and higher quality meat. Since 2015 it has been voted Zagat's #1 burger joint in NYC. Their classic veggie burger comes with a 100% veggie patty made of carrots, onions, string beans, oat bran, soybeans, zucchini, peas, broccoli, corn, spinach, red pepper, and parsley. It is best served with tahini yogurt and red onions. Cash only. Follow them on Instagram here.
Quantum Leap
26 Thompson Street, SoHo
Just a short walk from Washington Square Park, this Greenwich Village vegetarian restaurant has six different veggie burgers, all of which get high reviews. Their classic veggie burger is served with grilled corn, black beans, pico de gallo, soy chicken, guacamole, and tofu sour cream. Their vegan burger is made from quinoa & black bean and topped with avocado, grilled portobello, roasted corn, black bean salsa, and sun-dried tomato-garlic soy mayo. They also have a middle eastern burger made with falafel chickpeas and Arabic spices; an Aloha Burger topped with grilled pineapple, soy bacon, fresh mango salsa and tropical-lime mayo; a Big Leap Burger served with sautéed spinach and brown rice; and a Fire Rock Burger basted with chipotle BBQ sauce and topped with soy bacon, jalapeño peppers, and blue cheese.
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185 Bleecker Street/60 West 22nd Street/240 Lafayette Street/1 Rockefeller Plaza/171 N 3rd Street, Williamsburg/Coming Soon: 181 Front Street
An entirely vegan menu doesn't stop by Chloe from having lines out the door at lunchtime, and their classic and guac burgers are among the most popular menu items. The classic is made out of a tempeh/lentil/chia/walnut patty, while the guac burger is made out of a black bean/quinoa/sweet potato patty. Both options are offered with gluten free buns, and both options are delicious. Follow them on Instagram here.
Chickpea & Olive
Whole Foods, 238 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Smorgasborg: Saturdays and Sundays, 11 AM – 6 PM / Saturday at 90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249 / Sunday at Prospect Park at Breeze Hill
The all-vegan burgers are made with a beet patty and can be served in one of four ways: plain with beefsteak tomatoes and green leaf lettuce; with eggplant bacon, vegan cheddar cheese, bread and butter pickles, and fresh herb ranch dressing; with avocado, pickled red onions and jalapeños, vegan cheddar cheese, and chipotle aioli; or with roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, pickled red onions, and horseradish aioli. Whatever you pick, you'll be glad you did. Follow them on Instagram here.


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Historically these have been societal pressure and religious ideas about how life should be instead of how it actually is.
There is no shortage of beautiful and enlightened souls in this world which are matched if not exceeded by complete and total idiots. Just read the comments section of any internet article for evidence of this which seems to predominantly attract the latter. It is particularly bad when the article deals with transgender issues.
This means that if you spend any time at all worrying about how people perceive you it's one minute too many. I spent years as a shy young kid worrying about what a fickle society might think of me if I came out but I am way past caring at my age. Were anyone even give me a nasty look today I'd stare them down and ask if I could help them in some way.
However, while riding the subway the other day a young man tapped me on the shoulder and said to me:
"I just wanted to say that I think you are a beautiful person and I am glad people like you exist"
Now I could have been annoyed about being read but instead I found it so heartwarming that this young man did this and so I gracefully smiled and thanked him. It does not matter what stage of transition he may have assumed I was at but it confirmed that we need show we are proud and happy when we are out in the world. If I seem to project that then I am glad which makes being read more than worthwhile.
Another recent encounter had a young woman serving me coffee and commenting how much she liked my coat and presentation. When I quipped back "not bad for 50 hey?" she made a gesture with her head and finger I have seen African American women make which loosely translated would stand for "you got it goin' on girl". Needless to say I was pleased.
It helps make up for all those hateful comments from those who would deny us existence or even the right to pee.
The battle lines between trans people, radical feminists, religious and political conservatives have been drawn and it will take a while for the dust to settle. In the meantime we need to stand our ground and continue living by holding our heads high and keeping our self respect. Its the only thing that ultimately we can control.
Uninformed opinions are like assholes in that everyone has one but ultimately there is only one truth and that rests on respecting the rights of others if they don't infringe on your own. Some people will never get past that stage because their own insecurities won't allow them to.
For the record I have always used the women's bathroom and have never had an issue. That may be because I pass well but I also like to think that I live in a place where people have more enlightened attitudes about such things.


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A person wouldn't know these are bad economic times by walking the The Strip in Las Vegas lined with one gambling palace after another. My favorite will always be "Caesar's Palace" with its Roman Empire theme and its statue of Julius Caesar with the right arm pointing at the main entrance. This is very good advice for those walking into arguably the most famous gambling palace in the world -- "Take a look pilgrim at this wealth on display and leave. This display came from the hard earned money from losers like you." Perhaps the owners of Caesar's should add a line by Dante to the pedestal of Caesar's statue, "Abandon all hope ye who enter here."
I doubt such a warning would have any effect on business here at Caesar's or any other gambling joint on The Strip; the crowd almost pushes you inside as you approach the entrance. Don't these people understand the odds are so much against them? I think they know. I also think they don't care. I think at some level they see their trip to Las Vegas as a metaphor for life -- life is after all a gamble. If one successfully is born and escapes death by the high rate of abortion that in some areas of this country rivals the birth rate, then one has won big time at the lottery of life's first big wager.
Death who taking a holiday with me here in Las Vegas and walking at my side dressed in loud clothes and looking like a used car salesman from Phoenix says,
"Whether they win or lose, all these thousands of people you see today will be my clients. I daresay most won't be the 50 years of hard sales like you. I don't even have to say a word to them. I simply show my face and they follow me to the dark shore without resistance. I even sense happiness and bliss from the majority of my clients! I think they are pleased: They want to rest."
I walk over to a bar in the middle of sea of gaming tables and slot machines. I set down and order a Coors, and Death sets down beside me and orders a Martini telling the very attractive and very blond young female bartender, "shaken not stirred like the ones James Bond orders." The bartender "Sally" by name tag takes our orders and you can almost hear her thinking, "A couple of born losers here -- an old man too cheap to buy mixed drinks and a creepy washed out salesman trying to be cool."
I turn to Death and say, "I talked to the Secret Service (SS) this morning."
Death, who is looking very pleased being in the middle of thousands of soon-to-be clients replies,
"I know all about your conversation. I was there in the motel room when you called the agent in Orlando, Florida. I don't think it was a good idea. They like you not. This is especially true when you pop up out of nowhere. These guys are like the old Stasi in East Germany -- They come to see you at the worst possible moment, you don't surprise them. This is not how the secret police game is played and you ruined their sport for the day."
Sally the bartender returns with our drinks and I ask, "I'm wondering if I could start a tab?"
She smiles with visions of a good tip dancing in her pretty blue eyes, "No problem honey if you give me your credit card in advance and a minimum order of $20."
I hand her my American Express card and she departs to open the tab. I take a sip of my Coors brewski and Death knocks back the entire Martini in one fell swoop.
"It must be great to be Death and not have to worry about things like hangovers, liver cancer and heart attacks from excess drinking."
Death smiles at me with pearl white teeth and states, "My job does have its upside. When I'm posing as a mortal I can actually taste the drink and feel the effect to some degree. I can't get drunk. Death must always be cool and rational."
I change the subject, "But back to my conversation this morning with Agent Smith of the Orlando SS -- He seemed quite friendly and even said he knew me by reputation. I felt somehow flattered; I mean out many people can ring up the SS and be told they are known by the stranger answering the phone 3,000 miles away? I told him I'd heard they were asking everyone I knew in Melbourne, Florida where I'd got off to and these people were calling me on my cellphone asking me what the heck was happening, and since I didn't know the deal , I'd thought I'd go right to the source and ask the horse -- am I to be arrested? Agent Smith replied there were no warrants outstanding; they just wanted to talk to me to see how I was doing."
Death looked past me to watch a man in an electric wheel chair move in front of a slot machine and appeared very pleased; no doubt another client in the making,
"Agent Smith speaks from a script. He was the Duty Officer that day in Orlando. He has nothing against you personally but it's war and you are the enemy. I wouldn't believe anything he said. Did you know you're the only Class III type at liberty in the country? The others are all locked up or dead. At the higher levels of management it is personal as well as professional. If it were up to these SS officers, you'd be dead along time ago. They feel you're a threat to national security just by your continued existence. However, they are bound by federal law and dream of the day when they are the law. This day may be soon coming."
I kick back another large sampling of Coors and ask, "I should have talked to you before about the SS." (By the way, the Secret Service hate to be called the SS: I understand it reminds them of the German SS. I would note the other federal security agencies are called by their initials: the Federal Bureau of Investigation is the FBI, the National Security Agency is NSA, and the Central Intelligence Agency is the CIA) Death shows me his empty Martini glass,
"It'll cost you," he states.
I motion Sally and point to Death's empty glass. She starts to mix another drink for him. Business is slow at the bar at 7 P.M. , the public is busy gaming and losing fortunes to Caesar. "What would you like to know?" asks Death with his white smile.
I take a big sip of Coors and ask, "Will they ever stop dogging my heels?"
Death looks at the approaching Sally with the Martini in hand,
"You know the answer: never as long as you live. You're too important; too many reports written about you; too many careers on the line. Also, for some important SS officers it has become personal -- You do recall Agent McKenna? He's a senior SS agents now. At one time he was case officer and you insulted him by saying he committed perjury when he gave testimony at your trial."
Sally places the drink in front of Death and says, "Honey I don't what your problem is but you give me the creeps. I think you're had enough."
Death takes a drink and replies, "Men giving you the creeps never stopped you from serving them before." Sally steps back from Death and becomes upset,
"What do you mean?" she asks in a nervous voice.
Death smiles at her, "You know exactly what I mean."
I jump into to the confrontation and try peace making,
"Don't let my friend bother you, Sally: It's just his way. He can tell jokes as good as Jerry Seinfeld when he's in a different mood.
Sally calms down a bit and says, "You're okay, but your friend is weird. One more Coors for you and both of you cowboys are out of here. If you two try to stay I'll call security. Do I make myself clear? If not security will explain the situation. I can '68 anyone at anytime and you're out the door."
Sally walks to the end of the bar and motions over a security host, a large black man who looks very mean and he stares at us with concern. Death smiles and waves the Martini. This is a declaration of war. The security man takes up position a few feet away arms crossed and eyes daggers, I look at Death and say ,
"You have a very negative effect on people."
Death kicks back the Martini in one gulp, "They can sense me. It's not a wonderful feeling, especially if you are young and healthy like our pretty young blond bartender. The gut feeling is to get me back to the shadows, or at least out of Caesar's -- I'm bad for business."
I take a healthy mouthful of Coors knowing that our time at Caesar's is limited and pick up where I left off,
"Agent McKenna did commit perjury!"
Death smiles his pearl white smile, "Of course he did, but only under orders and for the greater good of the nation. He didn't expect to be called on it. So what else would like to know about the SS? They have you screwed, blued and tattooed, so you may as well give it up and take the sleeping pills. If you wash the pills down with Coors and put a plastic bag over your head you'll be at the dark shore in no time. Many of my clients do this in Vegas, especially after losing at the tables."
Bartender Sally and Mr. Black the security guard approach our seats. Sally hands me back my credit card, "The drinks are on the house. I think you're good people, cowboy, but your creepy side kick reminds me of death warmed over. The deal is you can come back after you lose the grave digger and sober up, but El Creepo is banned from Caesar's property forever."
Death smiles with white teeth flashing, "I don't think you can do that, but I'm on holiday so I'll leave with my good friend Ron."
Mr. Black speaks, "Okay you two birds, let's all march to the door. Ron say goodbye to the lady,
"Departing is such great sorry. But I'll be clean and sober tomorrow," I say.
Sally laughs and feels her sunny self again, "A poet and you know it, Honey! As we say out West hasta la bye, bye!"
We three dog soldiers literally march to the entrance of Caesar's and for a moment the gamblers stop in the process of losing to watch the weird threesome: A large black man dressed head to toe in black with SECURITY painted in white letters on the back of his shirt closely following two white men; the loudly dressed one on the left sensed as very bad news who as the trio passes the statute of Julius Caesar on the way out the door gives a stiff armed Roman salute and yells in loud voice that echoes all over the Casino,
"Hail Caesar! We Who Are About To Die Salute You!"
I look back as we pass the doors -- for a moment the crowd has been frightened to the core of their beings and each of the hundreds of hearts at the gaming tables and slot machines have felt the icy grip of death for a moment-- but they soon recovery and continue their personal gladiator game with death at Caesar's Once And Forever Palace.


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Big news on the Keurig front, y'all. Okay, so it's no secret I have a love of all things Keurig and Green Mountain Coffee. I've been an ambassador before, their recipe developer (see my favorite to date – Double Black Diamond Pudding Pie) and even before that I waxed poetic about Vermontitude.
I have to be honest, if we didn't plan to move back to Texas eventually, Vermont would be at the top of my list instead. It's one of the many reasons I adore Keurig and Green Mountain Coffee – because they come from Vermont.
When we travel, The Brit will tell you that I get most grumpy about bad coffee. There is just nothing worse than waking up and having no access to good coffee. I've even been known to drag our Keurig Mini Plus on road trips.
One year, I even took mine to Big Summer Potluck, because the hotel we stayed in had the WORST coffee known to man. I don't know what it was, but it did NOT taste good. You do not want to see me at a food blogging conference without my coffee, y'all. It ends badly.
That's why I'm pretty stoked to let y'all know that Hilton Gardon Inn and Keurig have brewed up a sweet new partnership. As of October 1st, 73,000 Hilton Garden Inn guest rooms across the United States now boast a Keurig K130 single cup brewer. That's right – a Keurig in every Hilton Garden Inn guest room. I know where I'm staying when we travel!
"Hilton Garden Inn believes that travel, whether for business or pleasure, should be an enjoyable experience – that's why we're constantly looking for ways to enhance our guestrooms, making them comfortable, convenient, and welcoming," said Adrian Kurre, global head, Hilton Garden Inn. "We heard from our guests that being able to easily make the perfect cup of coffee in their room was an important part of their morning routine to start a productive day, so partnering with GMCR to bring its Keurig single cup brewers to our guestrooms was the perfect solution."
Pretty freakin' awesome, guys.
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Westport company secure ground breaking QVC deal
CARRAIG Donn Manufacturing of Westport have secured a major ground-breaking contract for its contemporary and design lead knitwear, with the world's largest US teleshopping channel, QVC. The deal is worth in the region of $1.2m at retail.
The designer knitwear will be featured on QVC's mainstream shows starting next November and deal is being heralded as 'a major achievement' for the company. This is the first time that an Irish knitwear company will be featured on QVC mainstream shows.
Claremorris businesses hand in petition over parking charges
A CONCERN over the viability of local businesses in Claremorris town centre, in the face of competition from multi-nationals on the outskirts of the town, has prompted a petition with over 700 signatures to be handed into Mayo County Council.
The petition organised by Cllr Tom Connolly calls on the council to allow one hour free parking on the streets of Claremorris and a special meeting on the parking charges is due to take place before the end of the month.
Mayo hurlers make two changes for crunch tie
THE Mayo hurling team to play Down in the Christy Ring Cup tomorrow (Saturday) at 2.30pm in Charlestown has been named. Manager Martin Brennan has made two changes with Corofin footballer Kieran McGrath coming into the defence in place of Derek McDonnell while Martin Devaney is named in attack instead of Brian Hunt. Mayo's dual star, Keith Higgins, wears the number 10 shirt.


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- Menu
- Reservation
Experience the Story
matchbox started out as a dream and a lot of hard work…not in a board room or on wall street. There was a lot of blood, sweat and (a few) tears on the backs of three friends who had a vision to serve great food and have seamless service in a space that expressed a passion for design. 12 years later, our main goal is always creating food, service + ambiance to cause our guests to return.
"When drew, mark and Ty first saw the building on h street in dc's Chinatown neighborhood in 2003, they could see it had character alright. It had been unattended for so long, there was a tree growing in it. They loved it…" – Penn Quarter 2003
Experience the Food
the artisanal pizza served at matchbox begins with the brick oven packed with a blend of wood that gives each its unique flavor. the high temperature of the oven allows the dough to become crispier in a shorter amount of time, creating the thin, crispy crust that has become the signature of matchbox pizzas.
our bistro menu starts with innovative recipes developed by our talented chefs, which are constructed with fresh ingredients for quality food. we're always changing the meals that we offer to bring new + exciting flavors that stand apart from our pizza. a constant on our menu is the mini-burgers that have been considered a classic since matchbox opened its doors.
Experience the Space
exposed brick, warm woods + bright red metal. these are just some of the elements you can expect of our unique spaces. our restaurants are always inviting, warm + welcoming, cool + contemporary. have a few drinks with friends or sit down to dinner with family for a unique experience.
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Delivery volumes are continuing to decline due to digitization, and competition is becoming more intense. The future development and profitability of our company depend to a large extent on the content of the new Postal Act and the universal service obligation. A universal service must maintain the margins required by normal business while also responding to changing times and customer needs.
The rapid growth of e-commerce is continuing and, as a result, logistics services related to e-commerce are seeing continued growth in spite of the challenging economic climate. Competition is very intense and this area will see new international partnership networks built in the coming years. Thanks to our strong market position in Finland and Russia, we are very well positioned to participate in globally strong networks.
In spite of the tight competitive situation, we also have many opportunities for profitable growth in other areas of logistics. Temperature-regulated transport, consumer goods logistics, services for the ageing population and other home services, large-scale warehouse outsourcing and the comprehensive management of customers' logistics chains are examples of such opportunities.
While Russia can be seen as a challenge today, it also represents a long-term opportunity. A particularly promising area is e-commerce from China and other Asian countries to Russia. Finland as a country and Posti as a company are very well positioned to take advantage of the related growth opportunities in the logistics market. We already have interesting projects with major Asian e-commerce operators.
All of these changes will require major investments in the coming years, such as increased automation, particularly in sorting, as well as maintenance, basic renewal measures, new businesses, expanding current businesses and carrying out acquisitions.
Machine learning allow participants with access to proprietary transactional data to gain long-term competitive advantage. Blockchain is a revolutionary technology set to disrupt everything from supply chain transactions to digital assets. Payment Services Directive 2 will allow for new payment systems to evolve that will support payment terms to become the new competitive advantage.


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Tucco the Rat Tucco the Rat is offline
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About Me
- About Tucco the Rat
- Biography
- Yes, don't we all.
- Location
- Where you are... Beware the things that don't go bump in the night.. it's nothing, really
- Interests
- Being involved in several conspiracies that people so fear... yes, WE DO EXIST!
- Occupation
- Part of the dreaded military-industrial complex, and compensated very well, thank you very much.


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Catapult's Core Values, the foundation of our business philosophy, are woven into every aspect of our work life, and are acknowledged through awards, celebrations, performance reviews and promotions. They are so essential to who we are that we will not hire a new employee, regardless of ability, unless their personal and professional standards match Catapult's Core Values.
Core Values
Our commitment to customers is what makes us unique
Accept responsibility.
Do what you say you're going to do.
Love what you do.
Show enthusiasm in your work.
Be proactive. Innovate.
Make it happen.
Work together. Assist others.
Share information.
Adapt and respond quickly.
Embrace change.
Maintain a positive attitude.
Contribute to a fun workplace.
Rules of Empowerment
A key component of our culture and commitment to our customers are our Rules of Empowerment, which provide our employees a framework for making critical business decisions without having to ask management for approval. If an employee has an idea to improve a work process, support a customer, or needs to make a snap decision, we trust them to if they can answer yes to these four questions:
Is it right for the customer?
Is it right for Catapult Systems?
Is it ethical?
Is it in line with Catapult's core values?


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2014 • $202.00 • 1310 pp • casebound • Looseleaf $162.00
Tags: Criminal Law, Criminal ProcedureTeacher's Manual available
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This unique coursebook attempts to recreate for law students the experience that lawyers have when analyzing the procedural issues involved in the investigatory phase of a criminal case. This approach not only enhances learning but also makes learning enjoyable since students get to play lawyer. At the outset of each chapter, a complex problem is presented in the form of a memo to a law clerk working in a variety of settings (reporting to a public defender, prosecutor, judge or private criminal defense attorney). The problem is followed by the research tools—relevant cases and statutes—necessary to solve the problem. Notes follow many cases, suggesting to students how the cases might be used to analyze the problem. They also contain summaries of recent cases which may give students a broader perspective on how courts are handling the issues raised by the main cases. This book focuses on criminal procedure under the United States Constitution. Cases are edited sparingly, and many dissents and concurring opinions are included. The cases are presented in chronological order within a topic so that students can see how doctrines or laws developed historically.
This casebook is supplemented annually, and a Teacher's Manual is available to professors.
This book also is available in a three-hole punched, alternative loose-leaf version printed on 8.5 x 11 inch paper with wider margins and with the same pagination as the hardbound book.
If you are a professor teaching in this field you may request a complimentary copy.


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I've got a hot-saw sitting in my garage right now for me to cut a trench drain in the front of my garage
I've got a hot-saw sitting in my garage right now for me to cut a trench drain in the front of my garage
I got ours at Lowes in 10' sections - was cheaper up here than Home Depot was. I was planning on making my own from bent 10g sheet metal and custom cnc plasma cut grates but was running out of time and had to just get it done.
putting down concrete or asphalt?
niiiice! are you going to have the downspout just dump into the channel drain?
That is the plan. We have a small sump on the far side and then then elevation drops pretty quickly from there and we are using 4" pipe. I think it will evacuate the water pretty nicely now.
Paving guys are here prepping for paving...."might" happen tomorrow...
That's super cool. Reminds me of the lighting in one of those sneak around games like Splinter Cell or Hitman.
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Going to start building the new front stairs next week. Steel c channel side frames with concrete treads and cable railings.
It has rained so much since we did the channel drain upgrade and it has been working perfectly!
you got a forklift handy for hefting those things around?
If by "forklift" you actually mean "my sore back" then yes....
Each tread is 210 lbs and those side rails are close to that as well. The whole assembly with concrete and railings will be about 2500#
Looks nice!
Religion is a defense against the experience of God.
C.G. Jung
Got the rest of the house mostly painted this long weekend - super hot out and up on a 50' lift for 3 days... really glad that is done..... working on finishing the garage now. I'll post some pics once that is done. I've got some cool ideas brewing.


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Discover the expertise behind our award-winning Bath Restaurant
You've never experienced such a unique approach to fine dining; Bath offers a setting unlike anywhere else in the country, so why not join us?
Dining at our independent restaurant promises two things; unrivalled service and impressive flavour profiles.
It's safe to say that our 3 AA rosette restaurant sets its own standards. Recently awarded our first Michelin Star, these impeccable standards have been and are continually upheld by all who tread in the kitchen or dining areas; guests frequently praise the quality of our dishes and our attentive service speaks volumes.
Head Chef Chris Cleghorn honed his skills over many years, so you're forgiven for (rightly) assuming that he knows how to expertly navigate a kitchen. In taking responsibility for the Olive Tree's unique atmosphere, he has blended together, almost to the point of obsession, a dining experience that is unrivalled anywhere else in the city.
You can choose from our à la carte menu for dinner six nights a week or for an à la carte lunch you can dine Friday to Sunday. Chef also has created FIVE and SEVEN tasting menus that can be accompanied by expert wine pairings to complement and augment each dish.


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Grant Making Priorities
Carolyn Foundation Believes:
- Climate change is the critical environmental issue for our generation.
- Immediate action is required.
- Policy and economics will drive timely change.
- Focus can amplify impact.
Carolyn Foundation's environmental objective is to support groups working in the Upper Midwest states (ND, SD, MN, WI, IA) to mitigate climate change. We will make targeted investments in the five state area to bring about systemic change.
For example we will fund solutions oriented programs that:
- Mobilize Citizen/Community Action: programs that organize people to take a stand on an issue and bring about specific change. Measurements would include both the numbers of people and outcomes of efforts.
- Policy Education: programs that inform and educate policy makers, and/or the general public about the implications of various policy decisions. Key measurement would relate to the impact of such education changing minds, firming up commitments and making positive change.
- Administrative Action: working with public utility regulators and others charged with writing the rules and policies to implement legislative actions. Key issues will include timing, aggressiveness, enforcement, etc.
- Sustainable Business/Community Solutions that build capacity, understanding and commitment to clean energy and citizen engagement.
- Pilot Projects: Test projects of promising ideas that if successful would have broad replication opportunities across the region and beyond. We are looking for ideas that have not been tried and/or successfully implemented elsewhere, including beyond our region
- Special consideration for model programs:
Carolyn Foundation is not generally interested in funding stand-alone implementation projects such as local renewable energy or energy efficiency programs. An exception may be made for unique projects addressing a specific issue for which a pilot project is needed. In this case you will need to demonstrate the need for the pilot; that the issue hasn't been successfully addressed elsewhere; and a plan for sharing and replicating.
Because we understand how interconnected environmental systems are all environmental proposals must:
- Address root causes and create sustainable solutions.
- Demonstrate how the specific project links to climate change mitigation.
- Collaborate effectively with others in the community: government, non-government, foundation and private parties.
- Create a measurable outcome.
When it comes to choosing between excellent proposals that meet our criteria the committee is likely to decide based on a combination of factors including:
- How compelling is the need?
- What is the significance and likelihood of success?
- What difference will a grant from Carolyn Foundation make?
Review our online application questions to see what types of information we will be reviewing to assess your fit with our priorities. There is an option to print the questions when you log into the online application form.


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Model "Patient's Right to Know Act"
Summary: Reconciling patients' rights to know all their health care options with the desire of
some health care providers to not provide certain care based on religious or philosophical beliefs.
This model act balances the religious liberty of health care providers with the basic health care
rights of their patients. This act requires that any health care provider who uses religious beliefs
to determine patient care instead of standard medical guidelines and practices, subsequently
resulting in any health care options being omitted or favored based on these religious beliefs, to
inform patients in writing of health care services that are not available to the patients through this
particular provider; patients must provide signed consent acknowledging they have received this
information. Additionally, this act requires health care providers who use religious beliefs to
determine patient care to inform health insurance companies of specific health care options that
are not provided; health insurance companies will share that information with their enrollees and
insured participants.
Section 1. (Title) This Act may be cited as the "Patient's Right to Know Act".
Section 2. (Definitions)
1. The term "clinical privileges" includes privileges, membership on the medical staff, and
the other circumstances pertaining to the furnishing of medical care under which a
physician or other licensed health care practitioner is permitted to furnish such care by a
health care entity.
2. The term "health care entity" means—
a. A hospital that is licensed to provide health care services by the State in which it
is located.
b. An entity that provides health care services and that follows a formal peer review
process for the purpose of furthering quality health care.
c. A licensed health care practitioner such as a doctor, physician, nurse, nurse
practitioner, or other practitioner licensed to provide health care services by the
State in which the practitioner is located.
3. The term "health care services" means inpatient hospital services, inpatient critical access
hospital services, or extended care services; outpatient nursing services, outpatient
diagnostic or therapeutic items or services, outpatient surgical or medical services, with a
physician who has clinical privileges; any services provided by a physician or licensed
health care practitioner; or privateduty
nursing or other privateduty
attendant duties.
4. The term "hospital" means an entity that is primarily engaged in providing, by or under
the supervision of physicians, inpatient diagnostic services and therapeutic services for
medical diagnosis, treatment, and care of injured, disabled, or sick persons, or
rehabilitation services for the rehabilitation of injured, disabled, or sick persons;
maintains clinical records on all patients; and has bylaws in effect with respect to its staff
of physicians.
5. The terms "licensed health care practitioner" and "practitioner" mean, with respect to a
State, an individual (other than a physician) who is licensed or otherwise authorized by
the State to provide health care services.
6. The term "physician" means a doctor of medicine or osteopathy or a doctor of dental
surgery or medical dentistry legally authorized to practice medicine and surgery or
dentistry by a State (or any individual who, without authority holds himself or herself out
to be so authorized).
7. The term "State" means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin
Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
8. The term "religious beliefs" means any set of philosophical or religious beliefs,
guidelines, decrees, directives, or other instructions determining patient care that is not
based on legal, peerreviewed,
or scientifically accepted standards of health care, and
may be imposed on health care entities through employment or clinical privileges.
Section 3. Not later than 12 months after the effective date of this Act, a health care entity which
does not provide certain health care services based on the religious beliefs of the entity shall
adopt a policy that provides a complete list of health care services that will not be provided to
patients of the health care entity, based on the entity's religious beliefs. Prior to initiation of
treatment or in the case of an emergency as soon as the patient is able or patient's representative
is available, the health care entity which adopted such a policy shall provide a written notice to
every patient that includes the list of services that will not be provided by the entity based on the
entity's religious beliefs and requires the patient or patient's representative to acknowledge
receipt of the notice and the list of services that will not be provided.
Section 4. Not later than 12 months after the effective date of this Act, health care entities shall
provide a complete list of any health care services the health care entity will not provide based
on religious beliefs to all group health plan providers and health insurance issuers offering group
or individual health insurance coverage from whom the health care entity seeks and accepts
payments.h. The health care entities shall prominently list on the entities' websites the health
care services that will not be provided to patients based on the entities' religious beliefs and shall
provide the list of health care services not provided based on the entities' religious beliefs upon
request to any person.
Section 5. Not later than 18 months after the effective date of this Act, group health plan
providers and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage
shall provide enrollees with a list of any health care entitieswithin their network of health care
providers that do not provide certain health care services based on religious beliefs and provide a
list of health care services that will not be provided by each health care entity listed. Such
information shall also be available on the providers' and issuers' websites.
Section 6. Not later than 12 months after the effective date of this Act, a health care entity that
does not provide health care services based on religious beliefs shall inform any State or Federal
agency that licenses the health care entity of all health care services that are not provided. State
and Federal agencies that enroll or otherwise oversee the application of health care entities into
state or federal health care reimbursement programs shall amend the application process to
include a requirement that health care entities disclose any health care services the entity does
not provide based on the entity's religious beliefs.
Section 7. Health care entities shall provide information about health care services that are not
provided by the health care entities based on religious beliefs when applying for any State or
Federal grant related to providing any kind of health care services.
Written by Amanda Knief, Esq., August 2015.


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Our Workforce
"Team Work" is the governing force behind our growth and hence, we openly give this credit to our professionals and thank them for all the efforts they put in. The dedication and commitment that they show towards both our clients and company is remarkable. We blindly rely on our team, whenever there is a new project or target that needs to be achieved as they will complete it within the given frame of time and that too in an excellent manner.


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About Principal
Arden Albino, CCP, CHRP
Arden launched her practice in 1989, initially focusing on all aspects of organization and job design as well as job evaluation. Eventually her work expanded to include a comprehensive range of compensation and other reward activities.
Arden's expertise is built on a foundation of over 25 years experience in human resources. She is a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP). Her affiliation with BC HRMA and WorldatWork fosters ongoing currency in HR trends and advancements. With a commitment to continuous learning, Arden recently completed the Executive Program in Strategic Innovation through the Sauder School of Business at UBC.
As a member of the BCHRMA Professional Designation Committee, Arden supports the development of others in the HR profession. She also conducts workshops, teaching the principles of work design and compensation basics to HR practitioners. Arden is a published author in her field and does guest speaker engagements at post-secondary institutions, addressing students of the HR field.
Arden is best known for...
- Emphasizing partnership… transferring knowledge, creating clarity, and enhancing capability
- Professionalism and a calming influence when dealing with sensitive and contentious situations
- Communication that builds trust and rapport at all levels, from junior staff to executives
- Project plans and implementation strategies that ensure timely achievement of deliverables
- Innovative solutions, tailored to address each unique business situation
- Integrity and a spirit of service excellence
Business Associates
Arden proudly partners with a group of talented business associates and other consulting firms to address specialized or large-scale service requirements. These highly valued business relationships enhance the range of services provided to clients.