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...inhabitants in Saigon. Most people think that just wearing a surgical is enough. It is not. Those masks do not filter the fine particles that are associated to high risk of development of cardiovascular and respiratory disease: PM2.5. I am about to create a community about air pollution, raise awareness and equip the population with the best anti-pollution
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We are launching a new website. This will go live next week so we've done quite a lot of work on copy but now I need to get it into a brochure. I have a graphic designer, I just need help with converting it into a brochure. Technical, data centre understanding - ideal.
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We need to find an experienced writer who specializes in Healthcare and Data. English must be their first language. The must have exceptional grammar and be able to turn around projects quickly. Timeframe 1 week
Hi, I would like a quote to edit and improve copy for a website. There is information to start with that can be worked with. There are four different sections to the website. Homepage approximately 100words, second page approx. 300 words, 3rd page approx. 200-300 words. Contact page 50words. I would love to see some previous work of yours as well.
Needed a Native Hungarian Writer to create contents for our HU sites.
We are looking for an expert copywriter to write 2 blog posts per week, for the next 3 months. The blog posts will be informational, 400-600 words long and keyword focused for SEO purposes, to increase traffic to our website. This job is for 2 blog posts (week 1) If successful, we will keep going, until we reach our content target. We are open to
I'm looking for copywriter who could help to write few meta descriptions to my Chile website. Please if you are NOT from Chile, do not react.
I am starting a small entity formation / document processing business and need someone to write approximately 10-15 product/service description and approximately 20 page...formation / document processing business and need someone to write approximately 10-15 product/service description and approximately 20 pages of informational content for a website.
Somos la...[đăng nhập để xem URL] gran variedad de los productos en el stock y tambien lo fabricamos a medida. Necesitamos el apoyo en escribir los anuncios para las redes sociales, blog de la web y redactar algunos mas textos y presentaciones con un lenguaje literario escritos con el amor y cariño, que sean interesantes y atractivos para los seguidores.
Búsqueda de redactores freelance con conocimientos de copywriting, SEO, PUV (propuesta única de valor), para sitios web comercial.
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I am starting up an adult toy company and I would need professional copy writer to help me out, to write the mission and story about my company, and also most important SEO content friendly.
We are searching for a copywriter to create written content for our blog and white paper PDF resources. We are a tech-centric fulfillment start-up built for e-commerce entrepreneurs. The goal with each piece of content is to position ourselves as experts in the constantly changing e-commerce industry. The right candidate will have some sort of experience
Our project refers to redesign a site of a health care company. We need someone familiar with the industry/wording. Previous experience in the field is most welcome. we actually want to finalize and calibrate the existing content to a more SEO friendly approach.
i need a copywriter to fine tune the content on our new website,that will enhance the [đăng nhập để xem URL] use of keywords is also needed the website images are complete its just the content that needs finishing
Cerco un copywriter che possa tradurre dall'inglese all'italiano (o viceversa) testi di breve lunghezza (circa 250 parole).
I am looking for copywriter who can write some english articles for blog in the category of fashion and style
Looking to hire a social media copywriter to assist with copy for client's social media posts. All clients are from the USA. Hence USA freelancers would be preferred.
I need original name of youtube channel. We will create new youtube channel with very shorts videorecipes (about 1 minute) and inspire people eat healthy. It is for people who don't know how to cook healthy, easy and TASTY. We will share the videos regular. We want that people don't buy unhealthy food in supermarkets, but made a homemade healthy meals, which are tasty and so yummy! Peop...
...[đăng nhập để xem URL], web platform for marketers and developers, specialized in cloud communication solutions. We are looking for highly skilled native English web content writer, in order to re-write the content of our website. You will be responsible for creating and adjusting the content for new landing pages. It is really important that the copywriter has a te...
Looking for a marketing copywriter who has experience writing copy for sales funnels and email marketing campaigns. Ideal candidate would have experience with Clickfunnels and email samples. Need someone to help write copy for webinar funnels and email opt-in funnels.
...looking for a freelance copywriter to produce advertorial and advertising copy, and write content for newsletters, direct mail letters and electronic direct mail. Sometimes the work is technical, for healthcare professionals, sometimes it needs to be consumer friendly. We also regularly need proof reading and editing of brochures, web content, and other
I am looking for an expert copyeditor and proofreader. I prefer someone who has experience with academic or scientific writing. Looking for someone with a careful eye for grammar, style problems. Experience with social science articles that use statistical methods--including tables and charts--a huge plus. The reviewer is also welcome to suggest revisions that make the text more readable and clear...
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I'm building my website for Consulting and Executive coaching, I have written the content and have a good idea of how it'll all look, but I need someone to review it and enhance it where possible. it's a small project of around 5 pages. Open for suggestions and devolopment
Hi, I need a copywriter for a boxing sports club website. anyone who can write contents and specialized in boxing.
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We are a digital marketing agency that sells and builds websites for UK SMBs. We require a copywriter to provide the content for these websites.
Background We are an accommodation provider in Sydney, Australia. Our guests are usually between the ages of 20-40 years old. English can be either their primary or secondary language. We have a guest policy in the building and will be updating it. Project We require our guest policy (1.5 pages or 18-20 rules) to be re-written. See existing working version is attached. Should be written in a to...
We need an amazing copywriter URGENTLY. Very catchy Slogans, social media posts required. The perfect candidate is creative, social savvy and doesn't have a boring writing style!
I need someone in Malaysia, who knows Bahasa and English, to update and /or create website, and to market the website and product via social media. To upkeep and update on facebook,twitter,pinterest etc. my website [đăng nhập để xem URL] [đăng nhập để xem URL]
I have about 1000 products on my Shopify gift website. I have imported the standard product descriptions but would like them edited and in the same format. And the Titles simplified. Required: - Edit product descriptions with correct written English - Product descriptions formatted the same - Product Titles simplified All this with the aim to increase
Hi, I need someone to write the captions+hashtags for Instagram posts for hospitality businesses. There will be a total of 120 captions/month. What I'm looking for: - Creativity for the posts not to be repeated is highly desired - Knowledge of SEO to use proper words and hashtags. - I need someone that is passionate about food as well! This is an ongoing job and will happen monthly. Inter...
Szukam polskiego copywritera, który również mówi po angielsku. Nasza strona zbiera niezależne opinie od klientów. Dlatego teksty, które będziesz musiał napisać, to opisy różnych firm biznesowych po polsku. Na przykład o ich działalności, osiągnięciach lub produktach firmy. Koszt 1000 słów to 4 euro.
Sono un copywriter con 3 anni di esperienza che porta le aziende e i liberi professionisti a raggiungere i loro obiettivi. Se stai cercando un modo per incrementare il fatturato e aumentare la percezione del tuo brand, sono la persona che fa al caso tuo. Andremo a lavorare su diversi aspetti, quali: - capire il tuo avatar/pubblico di riferimento
...night. Frequently holds live music events and sells merchandise via an online store, hosted on Wix. Overview: I am looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Email & Sales Copywriter who has experience generating sales through their copywriting and email marketing strategies. Note: This is a part-time role. Your Role: Continuous research on email copywriting
We are looking for US Copywriter to help us create content for our websites as well as for our clients website. Please quote your price per 500 words and share your best writing pieces published or samples in google drive. Thanks
We need a copywriter that will help us prepare some blog posts, review our website content and generally will be our copywriter with the outside world.
I have a shopify store Pure Crypto and I sell Bitcoin shirts to enthusiasts. I am looking for someone who can write Sales pages, Facebook/ Instagram ads and Email campaigns/ sales encouragers. If you have marketing experience that is a big plus
I will provide very detailed technical specification. Only native US speakers.
I am looking for copy writer/ sales copy to write a marketing text like sales letter/sales ads, sales email, landing pages and journal articles, and make good a presentation.
Need direct response copywriter for editing + writing sales scripts Your first job is to take an existing script and edit it as per my exact instructions. (10k words)
I'm looking for copywriter with proffesional skills and creativity for longer cooperation. It will include writing articles + searching for portals and linkbuilding activity. If you are not from Mexico, please do not react.
We are an Italian company who works with several international customer. We are looking for an english native copywriter (better from US than british) for claims, corporate communication, mail and web ADS. At the moment I don't have specific jobs to be quoted, but I would like to start getting in touch with people who is interested in this kind of
Store Creation Copywriter We are looking for someone to create and build on site pages within our Content Management System (CMS) for www.ozdiscountcoupons.com. Example pages can we be seen through browsing [đăng nhập để xem URL] but a complete page example can be seen here: [đăng nhập để xem URL] The summary actions are as
Hello Everybody, i need to work with someone, who can use words to create beautiful and descriptive texts for my web page. What I will provide: - photo of a finished design project - keywords - headline suggestions - if you need something else - feel free to tell me. What I will need: - Written content about the project i send. - Every project
I'm looking for an experienced copywriter for my sales funnels (sales page, upsells & downsells etc) and email follow up series. I create information products on internet marketing, affiliate marketing, funnel building etc. Must have experience in sales page copy. These products sold on affiliate networks like JVZoo and Warrior Plus. I'm looking
We are looking for a guy to translate us an advertising we want to run and maybe to do some small corrections. The basic advertisement going to be in English. Maybe after that, we will need to do subtitles from English to Japanese but this is not sure so don't add it the quota we will open a different project for it.


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I visited Iran with a slovenian agency and Ahmad Janati was our tour guide. I would definitely recommend him, as he possesses a huge amount of knowledge in history, politics, culture,... His English is very good, which makes things a lot easier for you when...More
My wife and I spent two weeks in Iran on tour with Ahmad in May this year. We so enjoyed his knowledge and company and driving us around to suit our interests. We also went to places like Kerman, Yazd, Shiraz, Isfahan and Tehran. One...More
Had a great time in Tehran with Ahmad Janati-he took us all over Tehran. It was an amazing experience. The people were so nice-even for a big city such as Tehran. Ahmad accommodated all of our requests for the things we were interested in seeing-Shah's...More
Kerman, Yazd, Shiraz, Isfahan, Kashan and Qom: for two weeks we were regaled with many insights into the fabulous centuries-old history of Iran. From the roots of the Zoroastrianism to the splendors of Persepolis, a journey through the country's history is given more meaning when...More
Our trip to Iran was extremely comfortable and relaxed thanks to Ahmad and his team at Iran Tourism Center. From the beginning of our visa process (which would have required a lot of administration), physically entering the country, and the advice, hospitality and information that...More
At the beginning we were scared to have a guide driving the two of us for two weeks. What if we don't like each other? It turned out that Ahmad is an excellent guide not because he possesses a lot of knowledge about his country...More
Thank you for the best trip of my life, Ahmad and Iran!! Iran was at once everything I had hoped and not at all what I expected. It is an exceptionally beautiful country with an equally warm and inviting population. The delicious food doesn't hurt...More

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This talk will examine some of the features that make JavaScript stand out, including its functional roots, its ultra-simple object-oriented implementation, and the details of event-based concurrency. All of these can seem quite alien when coming from a background in a different language. I will talk about how to get the best use out of these features - and I hope to show that the things that make JavaScript different are also its greatest strengths.
I will also go over common pitfalls in JavaScript development. These are non-obvious traps that unfortunately can put people off of JavaScript when they cause programs to behave in unexpected ways. As Douglas Crockford puts it, these are the "bad parts" that anyone who is working with JavaScript should be aware of.
Finally I will introduce some techniques for writing well-structured code for the client portion of a web application. Specifically I will talk about my own experiences using a model-view-controller pattern, making the best of JavaScript's object-oriented features, and using events to implement re-usable components.
There is a lot of ground to cover when it comes to the best practices of an entire language. So I will introduce topics and point you to resources for learning more. I also expect lots of questions. I am most interested in getting people the information that they want; so your questions will help to guide this session so that it is as useful as possible for everybody.
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'Raw food group' to host meeting
The newly formed Spencer County Raw Food Group is still small, but it's growing. Nine people attended the most recent gathering at the Extension Office. The next meeting will be Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The group plans to share a meal, and demonstrate how to make a healthy smoothie. The community is invited. Attendees are asked to bring a raw dish to share. (This can be as simple as raw vegetables or fruit.) Also bring your own plate, fork and drink.
Early childhood screening set for Friday
Citizens may soon see, if they haven't already, the above truck patrolling the roads of Spencer County. The Spencer County Sheriff's Department's new, striped Dodge truck will be driven by Deputy Andrew Ware.
Call for entries in Louisville Veterans Day parade
The annual UAW 862/Ford Motor Company Veterans Day Parade Planning Committee has issued a call for entries for this year's parade, which will take place at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day) in Louisville. The parade is open to all veterans organizations and individual veterans, all branches of the Armed Services, veterans' service organizations, military re-enactment and historical groups and fraternal organizations.
Taylorsville Lake's Fourth of July fireworks show is now rescheduled for Saturday. The show was postponed from its original July 6 date because of rapidly increasing water levels, which eventually reached 17 feet above normal summertime levels.
Fireworks will be set off from the lake, and spectators can watch from the Taylorsville Lake State Park Ramp or Taylorsville Lake Marina's parking area. The latter has been flooded in recent days, but organizers are hoping the parking lot will be available by July 27.
Board of Elections to meet early on Thursday
The Spencer County Board of Elections will meet on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. in the Clerk's office. The regularly scheduled time is normally at 9 a.m. Call 477-3215 should you have any questions.
Tea Party to meet Thursday
The Spencer County Tea Party will meet Thursday at 7 p.m., at the Kentucky Farm Bureau building, 695 Taylorsville Road (next to Dairy Queen).
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 5 Office advises motorists that maintenance work will be taking place this week on Ky. 1416 (Hickory Ridge Road) in Spencer County. KYTC crews will be repairing some base failures in the pavement.
Spencer County Public Library invites the community to join its Adult Summer Reading Open House July 27 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Enjoy coffee and pastries while talking about recent reading adventures. Prizes for the Book Bingo will be awarded. Stop in even if you did not enter the contest.
Come out July 30 to see the inspiring artwork of Spencer County, 6:30 till 8 p.m. Area artists' work will be displayed for the public enjoyment.
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell welcomed to his office the Kentucky delegates who traveled to the nation's capital as part of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Children's Congress.
AARP Driver Safety Program
An AARP Driver Safety Program is planned for Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Spencer County Cooperative Extension Office, located at 100 Oak Tree Way.
This four-hour course qualifies citizens ages 55 or older for a state-mandated discount on auto insurance.
The cost of the course is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members.
For more information, contact Anne at 1-502-533-5611.
MPCAA board to meet
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10 Tips For Saving Money On Grocery Shopping
June 12th, 2013 posted by Megan Brown
It seems that everywhere you turn these days prices are on the rise, not only at the gas pump but also at the grocery store. Whatever the cause, we are all looking to find smart ways to save. Here are some simple tips and strategies that will help you slash your grocery costs without sacrificing nutrition or taste.
1. Plan Ahead
Plan your weekly menu. Relax, no one expects you to whip up a new dish seven nights a week! Smart menu planning is about utilizing ingredients that can make repeat appearances. Then take inventory of what you have on hand so you don't overbuy. Lastly, create a detailed shopping list based on your needs and weekly menu plan.
2. Shop Less
I like to schedule just a couple major shopping trips a month and then round out with weekly visits for perishables. This cuts down on those impulse buys we are all prone to. In fact, a recent study shows that impulse buys shoot up 23 percent on unplanned trips, and decrease 13 percent when planned.
3. Cash is King
Set a weekly budget for groceries and plan on paying with cash. Shopping with dollars in hand will cut spending between 18 to 25 percent per trip. Simply put, it's a whole lot harder to fork over cash than a credit card.
4. Consider Buying and Cooking In Bulk
Bulk shopping clubs like Sam's or Costco can be cost-effective and those bulk purchases can be a great way to save money — as long as they get used. Additionally, cooking in bulk can also save both money and time. Just prepare the food and freeze it in family-sized portions, which also saves time in the kitchen later on. For example, we love making a big batch of tomato sauce and freezing both the sauce and batches of baked ziti in little two serving trays. This is much less expensive (and much tastier) than buying it!
5. Plant a Garden
Growing a garden is much easier than you would think. Start small, and see how easy it is to grow fresh herbs or a few simple vegetables. There's nothing better than a summer-fresh tomato from the garden or a homemade pesto sauce made from your very own basil. Tomatoes and herbs even grow well in containers if you don't have space for a garden.
6. Get in and get out
I schedule 30 minutes a week for grocery shopping. 30 minutes-that's it! The longer you linger, the more you'll probably spend. In a recent study, "fast and efficient" shoppers were 82 percent less likely to impulse-buy than the average shopper.
7. Use Sales and Coupons
Planning meals around what's on sale can lower your grocery bills, especially if you also use coupons. Just make sure they're for items you would buy anyway. We are all familiar with the Sunday Paper's coupon section but I am a big believer in utilizing some great phone apps & web sites out there. This way I never "forget" to bring a coupon with me. Snip Snap and Coupons.com are two that are free and super simple to use.
8. Make Healthy Choices — They're Cheaper (Really!)
Eating healthier foods can actually save you money, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. In fact, Leafy greens like kale, chard, spinach and broccoli are some of the most nutritious, least expensive things you can buy.
9. Waste Not, Want Not
Before you toss all those perishable food items into your grocery cart, think about exactly how you'll use it. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that Americans generate roughly 30 million tons of food waste each year. Yowza! Using leftover vegetables or meat in soups, salads, and casseroles (my favorite) reduces cost and gives you a chance to flex your creative muscles in the kitchen.
10. Go Generic
Consider buying store brands instead of more expensive national brands. Many grocery companies buy national-brand products made to their specifications and simply put their own label on the products. (Thank you Senior Year Marketing Class for teaching me that little fact!)


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Delving into the deep, dry desert wells and touring through jagged, wind scarred canyons for the last five years, Tucson, AZ based sludge crew Godhunter have amassed substantial perspective when it comes to the creation of heavy music while remaining true to DIY ethics and punk roots. Ever in search of more devastating low end tones of sonic crunch and the molten volatility of the memorable riff, the band has experimented and evolved on each successive release. Every one of those expressions, whether an EP or split recording, forms a finger on the weathered hand of experience gained from trial, error, and hard work. With the release of their debut full length album City of Dust in early 2014, all of the fingers on that hand were brought together, thus imploding into the cohesively critical mass of a hammering fist that is lustily swung at the listener with power over speed. A conceptual reflection of the harsh desert environment and its attendant politically charged social issues; City of Dust has moved the band forward into a new era of sound expansion with the promise of more provocative discordance to come.


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BEIJING (AP) — A two-story house in central China collapsed Friday morning while being lifted off its foundation, crushing seven people to death and injuring 21 others, local officials said.
Dozens of people were helping to move the house, which sat on low-lying ground in Hedao village, when it collapsed, the Yanjin county government said on its website. By late afternoon, rescue crews finished searching the site, retrieving two bodies and sending to area hospitals 26 others, five of whom later died, the government said.
The state-run Xinhua News Agency said at the time of the accident, a 37-person construction crew, mostly comprised of women, was working at the site in the village, in central Henan province about 650 kilometers (400 miles) south of Beijing.
The government and state media accounts did not say whether the house was being moved to a different location or just being placed on a more elevated foundation.
The county government said the homeowner had hired a construction company from a neighboring county without proper experience for the job. After the accident, police detained the chief labor contractor as part of their investigation, the government said.


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Our wilderness is under an unprecedented attack from Trump and anti-conservationists in Congress. Help us fight back.
This year Christmas came a little early for all Americans who treasure our public lands, when Interior Secretary Ken Salazar delivered a new policy for protecting wilderness-quality areas managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The Secretarial Order effectively puts an end to the second class status of wilderness on our public lands that was ushered in by the Bush administration's "no more wilderness" policy.
This year, Congress went home without passing critical legislation to protect America's wild places - including 21 wilderness and wildland designation bills, full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund and comprehensive climate change legislation.
'Tis the season for giving thanks, spreading cheer, and reflecting on the past year. In that spirit, one of our favorite traditions in The Wilderness Society's BLM Action Center is compiling a year-end list of the greatest achievements in conservation for lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The result is our CAPE Awards – with winners earning between 1 and 5 CAPEs (5 being on the high end of the scale), and a couple "honorable mentions" for those that just missed the cut.
Late last week Senator Harry Reid (NV) introduced the America's Great Outdoors Act of 2010 (S. 303). The legislation would establish new parks, monuments, wilderness, battlefields and heritage areas; support water supply and conservation projects and protect key river segments; facilitate necessary land exchanges and conveyances; and improve the management of America's public lands.
Presents to buy, gifts to wrap, cards to send, and goodies to bake. It's that time of year again. And as crazy and stress inducing as the holidays can be for us humanoids, it must be infinitely more tiresome for Mother Earth, who by now has surely come to dread the month of December for all the increased waste and demands it places on her resources.
Urban Southern California – known for its traffic logjams and ever-growing suburbia – will soon benefit from an agreement to protect one million acres of wild lands in four local national forests.
These added protections are the windfall from a successful lawsuit that challenged the management plans of four Southern California national forests.The Dec. 15 court settlement is a win for drinking water, wildlife habitat, fresh air and outdoor recreation – benefits that will be enjoyed by many generations of families.
Shopping mall parking lots are full, store lines are long and FedEx delivery men are working overtime. Americans are by and large incredibly generous and thoughtful people and the Christmas season provides an outlet for that expression. Still, I can't help but think that most of the fruitcakes, holiday sweaters and video games being wrapped up and put under trees over the next few days will only provide temporary happiness for their new owners after this holiday season has come and gone.
Editor's note: This story originally appeared in Wilderness Magazine, our annual publication that features in-depth coverage and features about the day's most pressing conservation issues. Become a member and receive a free copy!
By Susan Q. Stranahan
What started off as an average hike in late October turned into a bit of a scare. Shenandoah National Park appeared to be on fire with color during my recent visit but little did I know what this trip had in store for me. The highest elevations boasted the brightest fall colors from oak, hickory, and maple trees, illustrating a typical yet breathtakingly beautiful fall day in the temperate zone.
If you agree that climate change is a global problem that requires a global solution, then the recent agreement achieved in Cancun, Mexico is reason for hope – and succeeded in a few areas where the much more lauded conference in Copenhagen last year failed.
Show the Trump administration Americans don't support plans to destroy this epic wildland.


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Americas Competitiveness Forum 2011 [1]
October 5-7, 2011 / Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The annual Americas Competitiveness Forum (ACF) [2] convenes over 1,000 leaders from the 34 countries in the Americas, including Heads of State, Ministers of education, economy, industry, commerce and environment, governors, mayors, business leaders, high level representatives from academic institutions and international organizations, as well as members of the region's private and public competitiveness councils.
The discussions at ACF will address fundamental issues for competitiveness such as Innovation, Education, Renewable Energy, Business Climate and Trade Facilitation. In addition to plenary sessions and breakout panels, important hemispheric initiatives that aim to promote regional as well as activities that enable business to take advantage of investment opportunities will take place:
Americas Award (AA) for Excellence in Public Service
The AA is a joint initiative of CIFAL Atlanta [3] and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to honor outstanding government officials who have implemented programs towards the achievement of the UN Millennium Development Goals. The 2011 Americas Award will be presented in special ceremony during ACF.
Meeting of the Inter-American Competitiveness Network (RIAC)
Leaders of the private and public competitiveness councils of the region will meet to exchange best practices on competitiveness, strengthen cooperation and discuss the progress made by countries with regards to the implementation of policies that foster economic development.
Meeting of Ministers of Economy, Industry, and Commerce of the Americas and the Caribbean
The Ministers of Economy, Commerce, Industry and Trade from the hemisphere meet at ACF to share perspectives on competitiveness and strategies for future growth and development, as well as to strengthen regional cooperation.
For further Information please contact CIFAL Atlanta via e-mail at info< at >cifalatlanta.org [4] or via phone at +1-404-446-4174.


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Dining Out in Ogunquit
Ogunquit is well known for fine dining and encompasses some of the finest restaurants in America.
Dining out is one of our favorite things to do, so helping our guests choose the right place to dine is also a pleasure.
We have placed a welcome book in your room consisting of all our favorites from the clam shacks to the five stars, with directions, what to wear, and price ranges.
We have also collected all of the menus to these restaurants for you to see first hand before your visit to dine out.
Some of the restaurants we suggest making reservations in advance even off season, to ensure your desired dining time, and of course a great table. We would be happy to make any reservations for you, just call or e-mail us the time and date.
Limousine Service
For safety, eliminate potential parking issues, and add a little luxury by taking our private 4 passenger antique Mercedes Limousine to dinner. You can also reserve the limo for the entire evening. Please call for details and availability.
Limo Packages to our favorites $50 round trip:
Limo Pick ups after 10:00 PM add $20.00 per hour.
Please call or e-mail us for our restaurant picks.


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The True Gold Standard (Second Edition)
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The Gold Standard
How does the United States once again establish, by statute, a dollar
convertible to a defined weight of gold?
"If you have ever wondered how the world can get from here to there— from the chaos of depreciating paper to a convertible currency worthy of our children and our grandchildren—wonder no more. The answer, brilliantly expounded, is between these covers.
America has long needed a modern Alexander Hamilton.
Step 1. America leads by the President announcing unilateral resumption of the gold monetary standard at a date certain, not more than four years in the future (the market adjustment period).
Step 2. The President issues an executive order eliminating any and all taxes imposed on the buying, selling, and circulation of gold.
Step 3. Shortly after the Announcement (Step 1), the United States calls for an International Monetary Conference of interested nations to provide for multilateral currency convertibility to gold, and the deliberate termination of the dollar-based official reserve currency system.
Step 4. The conference agreement—attended by representatives of the BIS, IMF, WTO, and the World Bank—would establish gold as the means by which nations would settle residual balance-of-payments deficits.
Step 5. A multilateral international gold standard—the result of the currency convertibility agreement—would effectively terminate floating exchange rates, reestablishing stable exchange rates among the major nations.
The True Gold Standard, Expanded
Kathleen M. Packard, Publisher
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WPMOBSERVER.COM The results of the Florida Department of Transportations to the Sandspur Road/Maitland and now its up to Maitland their instruments and move else PHOTO BY TIM FREED THE OBSERVER Whether any music can be played at all may come down to a matter of taste, as Commissioners debate how to balance merchant needs against cultural air. City mulls busting up street music Sandspur study ready for vote TIM FREED Observer staff SARAH WILSON Observer Staff Alfond Inn opens as Winter Parks newest jewel Mediterranean-meets-modern its from the Inn over the next ture and mixed museum a little tor of Rollins Cornell Museum ALLISON OLCSVAY Observer staff PHOTO BY ALLISON OLCSVAY THE OBSERVER A domed solarium opens up to the sky at the Alfond Inn. Please see ALFOND on page 2 Please see MUSIC on page 2
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Winter Park / Maitland Observer | Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 | Page 3 CELEBRATION | Honoring volunteers Business Briefs Got a little actor? Orlando Shakespeare Theater has of cially opened registration for youth and teen classes during Fall 2013, Winter 2014 and Spring 2014. All six-week ses sions meet on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and are available for students ages 4 to 18 for a fee of $160. Space can be reserved by calling the Box Ofce at 407-447-1700, online at www.orland oshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center, located at 812 E. Rollins St. in Orlandos historic Loch Haven Park. Deans lister Rachel Laughlin of Winter Park was one of 337 students named to Denison Uni versitys 2013 spring semester deans list by provost Bradley Bateman. Students who achieve deans list status have main tained a grade point average of 3.7 or bet ter (out of 4.0) for the semester. Laughlin is a member of the Denison class of 2014. New kids clothes store NAI Realvest recently negotiated a longterm lease agreement for 4,200 square feet at 2504 Alafaya Trail near Waterford Lakes in Orlando. Mez Birdie, who nego tiated the contract, said with this lease altogether he has closed seven leases for Winmark Corporation, parent company of Once Upon a Child. $22,000 for kids Fifth Third Banks Summer of Dreams re cently received a gift of $22,000 from the Lawrence E. White Family Foundation to support its program for homeless children and families in Central Florida. The funds will be used to cover transportation costs for local homeless children to attend the program, including LYNX bus passes. Community Bulletin Member FDICEQUAL HOUSINGLENDER RYour Home Town Bank TRUSTCO BANK407-659-5701 www.TrustcoBank.comFast, Local Decisions Close your First Mortgage in 30 days!*Low Closing Costs No Points and No T ax Escrow requiredSchedule Closing Date at Application 85% of our Loans close as scheduled!* Trustco Mortgages We Close Loans!*Information based on current closings. Circumstances beyond Trustco Banks control may delay closing. Please n ote: W e r eser ve the right to alte r or w ithdraw these products or certain featu res thereof without prior notification. Wildcats, Eagles take the gridiron in rst showcase of the season of his offense in his two seasons Daunte Culpepper to the Uni ISAAC BABCOCK Observer Staff Call us today, stop by for a visit, join us for lunch, or all of the above. You are always welcome! A Senior Living Community where Hospitality is a Way of Life.Excellence in Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation e quality of care is outstanding. Our mother has made so many friends here. And she especially loves the hair salon! Peggy, her daughter Merrel & son Dwight residents under the name Friends This is the area where Rene for the restoration of the pond C ONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE This lm is rated R. Passes are good for two complimentary admissions. You must have a pass to attend. Seating is on a rst-come, rst-served basis and is not guaranteed. Supplies are limited andavailable only while supplies last. No purchase necessary. INVITE YOU AND A GUEST TO ATTEND THE ADVANCE SCREENING OFSend an email including your name, phone number and physical mailing address with CLOSED CIRCUIT in the subject line to firstname.lastname@example.com for your chance to win two tickets to the advance screening. IN THEATERS AUGUST 28 www.ClosedCircuitMovie.com TUESDAY, AUGUST 27THREGAL WINTER PARK 7:30PM
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Page 6 | Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 | Winter Park / Maitland Observer H O U S E S W A N T E D ! G e t a F R E E N o O b l i g a o n C A S H O e r O n Y o u r H o u s e W i t h i n 2 4 H o u r s (8 5 5 ) 7 5 5 1 8 1 8 w w w C i r c l e 1 8 H o m e s c o m C A S H $ $ $ Q U I C K C L O S E A N Y P R I C E R A N G E A N Y C O N D I T I O N A N Y S I T U A T I O N PHOTOS BY SARAH WILSON THE OBSERVER Performing Arts of Maitlandsponsored performer Madison Meltz played piano while locals picked up produce and sauces at the Maitland Farmers Market at Lake Lily Park on Sunday, Aug. 18. Kicks 4 Guns Mayors Report Consent Agenda Approve the expenditure of Federal For Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Labor Day holiday Got a gun? Get a gift card Winter Park City Talk BY RANDY KNIGHT CITY MANAGER MAITLAND FARMERS MARKET
Winter Park / Maitland Observer | Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 | Page 7 Calendar AUG. 22 Learn about the state of education and jobs in your neck of the woods at the Ed ucation Update Breakfasts presentation of From Learning to Working: How Win ter Park Creates a Strong Workforce. Its from 7:45 to 10:15 a.m. Thursday Aug. 22 at the Winter Park Community Center, 721 W. New England Ave. The Winter Park Police Department is of fering a Kicks 4 Guns buyback program from 7 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 22 at 1111 W. Fairbanks Ave. in Winter Park. Turn in any rearm, no questions asked, for a $50 gift card to Publix, up to two guns. No cards will be given for BB and pellet type guns. AUG. 24 Join us at the 9th Annual Philips Phile Texas Holdem Poker Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Orlando Sci ence Center. This premier evening event raises money for the Mustard Seed of Central Florida. The event is hosted by Real Radio 104.1s The Philips Phile, along with local Orlando celebrities. For more information visit RealRadio.fm Celebrate the kickoff of Central Floridas art and cultural season with the 9th An nual Red Chair Affair on Saturday, Aug. 24. Your ticket to sample 2013-2014 season highlights, this extraordinary evening is held at the Bob Carr Per forming Arts Centre and includes per formances from a variety of genres and organizations. Visit redchairproject.com for more information. The art of Ral Coln, the popular award-winning artist who has illus trated more than 30 books for children, will be showcased in the upcoming ex hibition Tall Tales and Huge Hearts: Ral Coln at the Orlando Museum of Art from Aug. 24 to Nov. 3. Visit omart.org for more information. AUG. 25 Elaine Person is offering an adult po etry workshop from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25 at the Maitland Public Library. Visit maitlandpl.org for more information. AUG. 26 Red Carpet Monday is hosting a mingle and networking night at Matildas on Park Avenue. Its from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26. Visit facebook.com/ redcarpetmonday for more information. AUG. 27 Harrietts Park Avenue Fashion Week (HPAFW), Central Floridas most com prehensive annual fashion event, will present a sneak peak of the highly anticipated week-long celebration of fashion and design at Harriets Happy Hour presented by Orlando Health on Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Orlando Ballet. Visit paravenuefashion week.com for more information. Books to Die For will feature the Stuart Woods novel Dead in the Water from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 at the Maitland Public Library. Visit mait landpl.org for more information. AUG. 22 Its an open house at Maitland Family Care from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday Aug. 22. If youre looking for compre hensive care for newborns through a healthy 100, this state-of-the-art family medicine practice located in the beautiful RDV Sportsplex is the perfect t. Plus, gain info on our new weight loss program. RSVP at 407200-2759, or visit maitlandfamily care.com AUG. 25 The Orlando Science Center is offer ing a $5 day courtesy of Walmart on Aug. 25. On that day, guests can enjoy exhibits, giant screen and 3D lms, and live programs for the signi cantly discounted price of $5. General admission fees are usually $19 for adults and $13 for youth (ages 3 to 11). Visit osc.org for more information. Tryouts for the JCC Rebels basketball team are Aug. 25 to 28 at the JCC in Maitland. For more information visit orlandojcc.org AUG. 27 The Worley School of Irish Dancing will open its doors in Winter Park on Tuesday Aug. 27 at 1045 Azalea Lane. Six-time all-Ireland and International Irish dance champion Colin Worley is the owner and instructor. Visit face book.com/worleyschoolofirishdanc ing for more information. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! The businesses, organizations and individuals below have chosen to support your local chamber of commerce again in 2013 by renewing their membership. Please join us in thanking them for their investment in our community the next time you shop, dine, or call on their place of business. ANNUAL SUPPORTERS Vince & Ruth Arch E d w a r d s F i n a n c i a l S e r v i c e s HMS Certified Public Accountants, P.A. ITN Orlando Kids Beating Cancer Kincaid Construction Co. Grace Merifield Mitchell's Fish Market Montanna & Associates, Inc. Parker Events Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. Servpro of Winter Park The Core Group T h e U n i q u e D i a m o n d B o u t i q u e Thriving Interactive United Site Services US Signworks of Winter Park Venture Photography 5+ YEARS Allergy & Asthma Associates of Central Florida Billings, Morgan & Boatwright Centennial Bank Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Downtown F l o r i d a B l u e Florida International Piano Competition Diane Goll James B. Madison, M.D. Sandra Cash Jones Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Northern & Central Florida Mark L. Van Valkenburgh, PLLC Orlando Orthopaedic Center Photosound of Orlando, Inc. Savannah Courts & Cottage of Oviedo Smart City The Lofts of Winter Park Visiting Angels of Orlando/ Winter Park 10+ YEARS K u y k e n d a l l G a r d n e r Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Rob Sharpstein Orange County Clerk of the Courts Seminole Office Solutions 15+ YEARS Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Regents Park of Winter Park Slocum Platts/Architects, P.A. 20+ YEARS Marlowe and Weatherford, P.A. 25+ YEARS Antonio's la Fiamma & Cafe Downstairs C & S Press, Inc. C. Brenner, Inc. Orlando Business Journal 50+ YEARS Morgan Stanley Wealth Management C h a m b e r T r u s t e e P a r k A v e n u e M e r c h a n t s A s s o c i a t i o n F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t t h e W i n t e r P a r k C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e o u r m e m b e r s a n d u p c o m i n g e v e n t s v i s i t u s a t t h e W i n t e r P a r k W e l c o m e C e n t e r c a l l ( 4 0 7 ) 6 4 4 8 2 8 1 o r l o g o n t o w w w w i n t e r p a r k o r g EVENTS & PROGRAMS W I N T E R P A R K E X E C U T I V E W O M E N Monday, September 9 at 11:30 a.m. Winter Park Welcome Center Topic: Public Speaking W I N T E R P A R K S I P & S T R O L L Thursday, September 12 at 5:00 p.m. Participating Park Avenue Merchants G O O D M O R N I N G W I N T E R P A R K Friday, September 13 at 7:45 a.m. Winter Park Welcome Center Topic: Hamilton Holt Scho ol at Rollins College B U S I N E S S A F T E R H O U R S Thursday, September 19 at 5:30 p.m. The Alfond Inn, 300 E. New England Avenue R S V P r e q u i r e d S M A L L B U S I N E S S E D U C A T I O N S E R I E S Friday, September 20 at 8:00 a.m. Winter Park Welcome Center Topic: Employee Relations PHOTOS BY ISAAC BABCOCK THE OBSERVER Ryan Ernde of Winter Park, top left, enjoys a nal plate of oysters at The Shipyard Emporium, which closed for good Aug. 15 after a days notice. The Winter Park restaurant and brew pub had been a popular dinner destination. SHIPYARD CASTS OFF
Page 8 | Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 | Winter Park / Maitland Observer This week at Enzian1300 SOUTH ORLANDO AVE MAITLAND, FL 407-629-0054 WWW.ENZIAN.ORG @EnzianTheater Coming Soon! National Theatre Live: THE AUDIENCE Starring Helen Mirren Sept 7 11AM Held Over! BLACKFISH Fri Sun 3:45, 6:30, 9:15 Mon, Wed, Thu 6:30, 9:15 Tue 6:30 only Cult Classics THE WARRIORS Tue 9:30PM Only $5 Lifestyles There are a few of its onto that and have a whole dreds of other footsteps have BRITTNI LARSON Observer staff Roth JCC of Greater Orlando Fall 2013 Program Guide Look for the insert in todays paper www.orlandojcc.org Kids learn independence through innovative education program that gets them walking PHOTO COURTESY OF CECO Physical therapy programs help ght muscular degen eration while kids battling cerebral palsy learn cognitive approaches to keeping themselves on their feet. PHOTO COURTESY OF CECO An innovative therapy program helps kids learn to walk and builds their minds.
Winter Park / Maitland Observer | Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 | Page 9 One Senior Place ... See our full Calendar of Events at OneSeniorPlace.com407.949.6733715 Douglas Avenue Altamonte Springs, FL 32714M-F 8:30am 5pmFRI DA Y, AUGU S T 23 ADRC Workshop A Closer Look at Dementia Research 2pm-3:30pm Presented by Julie Shatzer, MSW & the Alzheimers & Dementia Resource Center RSVP 407.843.1910 M O N DA Y, AUGU S T 26 Senior Club Sponsored by Family Physicians Group 10am 12noon August 26th Casino Day The Real Estate Specialists are IN 10am-1pm By Appointment Only, 407.949.6714 Presented by Exit Real Estate Results T U ESDA Y, AUGU S T 27 Computer Class: Google Drive & Docs 2pm-3:30pm Presented by McBride Insurance Agency RSVP 407.230.7835 W ED N ESDA Y, AUGU S T 28 Why do hearing aids cost so much? 3pm-4:30pm Presented by Harmony Hearing Centers of America RSVP 407.545.4098 T HUR SDA Y, AUGU S T 29 Health Care Reform 3pm-4:30pm Presented by Medicare Plan Options RSVP 407.949.6723 ** We will be closed on Friday, August 30th and Monday, September 2nd. We will re-open on Tuesday, September 3rd.Calendar of Events August 2013 A Unique Day Fi tness and C are Program Its a Gym for your Dog! Unlike traditional doggie daycare, ou r Day Fitness and Care program oers: customized workout p rograms weight loss and tness indoor warm water aqua therapy canine massage one-on-one attention due to small class sizes 2826 Shader Rd. Orlando, FL 32808 www.BarkingDogFitness.com firstname.lastname@example.com m Conveniently located at... Me non this ad and re ceive a 10% discount for life! Limite d me oe r. 407-295-3888 A NEW CONCEPT IN DOGGIE DAY CARE KEEP UP WITH MAITLAND NEWS AND EVENTS!www.IndependenceLane.com Facebook.com/ItsMyMaitland Aug. 23 Art Walk in Historic Downtown Sanford in Sanfords downtown his Aug. 23, 24, 26, 29 & 30 The end of the world in the Key of E Aug. 24 and 31 The Voice of singing Diva Sisaundra Sisaundra Lewis was the formed worldwide tours with Aug. 24 and 25 Hamsters Will Have Their Day (well two days)! Aug. 24 to Nov. 3 Ral Colns Tall Tales and Huge Hearts at OMA Josh Garrick Culture worthy of your calendar 558 W. New England Ave, Winter Park, Florida 407-982-4319 www.ClassicIronBeds.comAll iron & brass beds are made in the USA and guaranteed for 2 generations Celebrate the Annual August White Sale STEVE JOHNSON'S PAINTING SERVICE 407-679-0111 www.OTownInteriors.com Since 1980 Choose From Any Color Palette Licensed & Insured Check our Local Reviews Online No Mark Ups on Paint Choices No Job Too Large or Too SmallSPECIALIZING IN INTERIOR PAINTING FREE ESTIMATES! Please see CULTURE on page 10 SISAUNDRA
Page 10 | Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 | Winter Park / Maitland Observer Aug. 24 Orlandos cultural season begins Aug. 24 Orlando Shakespeare Theater celebrates 25 years with Open House as well as an open rehearsal of Aug. 25 Five-time Grammy winner Marc Anthony at the Amway Tour lands at the Am the Maestro Cares Foundation to And looking ahead September Orlandos Most Magical Dining Month ultimate foodie event features CULTURE | Orlando kicks off its season this weekend C ONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Josh Garrick is a writer, photographer, educator, and ne art curator. He is a member of the Curatorial Council for the Museum of Florida Art. Garrick can be reached at email@example.com or 407-522-3906. SANFORD ART WALK THE RED CHAIR AFFAIR OurLifeToday Our Faith Now listen, you who say, Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money. Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. (James 4:13-14). OurLifeToday 2013 OurLifeToday As Steve has eloquently pointed out, life is never without some token of love from our Creator but it can seem that way occasionally. midst of trouble or disappointment, try asking alone in the world. The Bible says He is always near us, and we can call on Him. He also created the church to be a place of help and hope in time happy to talk and pray with you. If you have you can go to : www.dearchristiancounselor.com from our problems, but He will walk with us in our problems. TLouise Holzhauer MA, LMHC Each and every day is a brand new journey, and a bright future starts today. Why wait another hour to start loving and enjoying your life? Despite what we may have been taught to believe, whether or not we love and enjoy this day ... this very day ... and every day ... is really up to us, and the moment is now.Lance Wubbels We take way too much for granted. When you order a slice of pizza, are you thankful for the fact that you can speak to place your order? Do are you thankful that you can control your arms and hands? Some people deliciousness, do you pause to be thankful that you can sit and eat under your own power? Me neither, but I should. A cancer diagnosis taught me how quickly things can change. In a moment, my assumptions and what I took for granted were turned upside down. In that moment I saw the reality of my condition: helpless, except for the unfull faculties, be thankful for every one of them. If your faculties are compromised, be thankful for those you still have. If those faculties are slowly fading, be thankful for those you have today. Every moment of life is precious. We need to appreciate every good moment blessings. How in the world can we be sent our way, or an unmet expectation? Maybe that is the problem: in the world is where our hearts are too often focused. In the world we operate on the assumption everything will go accordhave heard it said that if you want to for your life. life is until it is interrupted by acci dent, illness or some other test of our preconceived notions of how our lives should unfold. As the scripture above reminds us, life is indeed frail a mist that vanishes. Live your life in such a way that you appreciate every wonder ful moment, at the same time recogniz Him for it. Even for seemingly little things, like pizza.Steve Hatcher is a man who has excer survivor who is simply navigating a road that he did not expect to ever walk down. Steve is married to an incredible woman who walks beside him, proud of his two sons, thankful for two amaz ing daughters-in-law and enraptured with his granddaughter. Steve blogs at StephenBHatcher.com. Steve Hatcher holds degrees from Vanderbilt Law School and the University has practiced law in Orlando for over 30 of Zimmerman, Kiser You can read more of his story in the book, Safe through the Storm: e Grace of God in the Midst of Cancer avail able from Amazon.com.
Winter Park / Maitland Observer | Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 | Page 11 Chris Jepson Perspectives Louis Roney Play On! murder of his father just after his mother Hopes plot A hurricane, Hodding and other friends Jepson is a 27-year resident of Central Florida. Hes scally conservative, socially liberal, likes art and embraces diversity of opinion. Reach him at firstname.lastname@example.com About Roney: HarvardDistinguished Prof, Em.UCF 2004 Fla. Alliance for the Arts award (Assisted by beautiful wife Joy Roney) She, he and ze all have the right to make own identity choices tion the notion of nature versus without fear of the state interfer Leandra Preston-Sidler is an instruc tor in the University of Central Floridas Womens Studies. She can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com LEANDRA PRESTON-SIDLER UCF Forum columnist Opinions
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Page 24 | Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 | Winter Park / Maitland Observer Sunday, August 25th 1655 Barcelona Way, Winter Park FL 32789 5 BR | 4.5 BA | 5,371 SF | $1,500,000 Fully reconstructed two story traditional brick estate on acre bordering Howell Creek & Mead Gardens in Sevilla. Gour met kitchen, bonus/game room, and luxurious first floor master suite with incredible bath. Top-of-the-line finishes throughout, including 4 fireplace, sophis ticated security and state of the art audio/ video system. Fantastic outdoor spaces include an air conditioned gym, sparkling pool, lush landscaping and dock on How ell Creek! Hosted by: Teresa Jones-Cintron from 1-4 PM 1099 N. Park Avenue, Winter Park FL 32789 4 BR | 5 BA | 5,706 SF | $2,199,000 Elegant brick home located in the heart of Winter Park! The lovely formal living room features a gas fireplace, dining room has a wonderful view of Park Avenue and leads into the butlers pantry and wine closet. 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Three sets of French doors in the family room open to the covered lanai, summer kitchen and sparkling pool. Hosted by: Mary Ann Steltenkamp from 2-5 PM 219 Flame Avenue, Maitland FL 32751 4 BR | 2.5 BA | 3,430 SF | $469,000 Gorgeous ranch style home nestled in a lovely Maitland neighborhood situated on stunning park-like lot. Features include a large eat-in kitchen, family room with fireplace, wet bar, and bright Florida room that leads out to a beautifully pavered pa tio. Enjoy relaxing in the lush backyard near the waterfall and pond! Hosted by: Kelly L. Price from 2-5 PM 610 Genius Drive, Winter Park FL 32789 5 BR | 5 BA | 5,500 SF | $1,950,000 Stunning French Provincial estate in prestigious Windsong! Features include a gourmet kitchen overlooking the spa cious family room, large master retreat with lavish bath, sophisticated office with custom built-ins and bonus room. Fabu lous fenced backyard with covered lanai, outdoor grill, sparkling pool and spa! 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Secretary of State Rokita Unveils Investor Education Initiative
Contact: AJ Freeney-Ruiz
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Feb.16, 2006)— A statewide survey shows that nearly two-thirds of Indiana adults who own financial investments have little or no knowledge about potential fraud schemes or the security of such investments, according to a major analysis conducted by Secretary of State Todd Rokita.
In an effort to combat this lack of investment education among all Hoosiers, Rokita has assembled an industrious plan, including a $1.8 million awareness campaign, to raise understanding and thwart scam artists and perpetrators of fraudulent sales pitches to investors.
More than 1,000 Hoosier families took part in the statewide survey, which was paid for by money received by the state from a multi-billion-dollar, national legal settlement with unscrupulous brokers, investment houses and stock market investment companies.
"We are putting this settlement money to good use," said Rokita. "Hoosiers work extremely hard for their savings, and we need to ensure they are making sound choices, armed with the best information possible."
The program, titled "Indiana Investment Watch," is a broad-based campaign that expects to reach the millions of residents who have investments or may soon be looking for investment opportunities.
A large portion of Hoosiers — 28 percent — said they didn't own any type of investment, raising the question of whether Hoosiers are adequately preparing for retirement.
As expected, identity theft was a top concern of Hoosiers, but other forms of fraud, such as consumer fraud and questionable investment opportunities, were also identified by participants as troubling issues.
"Many people we talked with felt the chances of getting ripped off or being approached with iffy investment offers will greatly increase in the coming years," Rokita added.
Increasing Internet use and the thousands of e-mail offers reaching consumers each day means an increased chance of fraudulent activity, Rokita said. A total of 86 percent of those asked statewide stated that investment offers received by telephone, fax or e-mail run a high risk of being fraudulent.
One of the more striking findings was an apparent knowledge gap on where Hoosiers should turn to get reliable investment information and check on possible scams. A large majority of Hoosiers felt it was the responsibility of state government to provide guidance and information, but they didn't know which office should or would provide such detail.
A total of 24 percent of respondents said they relied on family members or friends to offer investment recommendations, while 36 percent said they spoke with investment professionals for financial advice. Known as "affinity fraud," many people get into questionable investments on the advice of people whom they know and trust.
Similar to national data, participation in 401(k)s, IRAs and the stock market account for a large majority of Hoosier investments.
"We have a considerable job ahead of us," Rokita stated. "It is clear from our research that all segments of our population are subject to investment fraud. Many people believe it is just senior citizens and the poor who are preyed upon by fraudulent operators. But our belief is that the people who are actively making financial transactions, or seeking new investments, are just as likely to become a victim."
Rokita has been airing a series of radio ads throughout the state alerting people to the dangers of fraud. He's also started a series of popular investment workshops for citizens around the state.
Indiana Investment Watch will expand these programs and add print and television advertising to reach more Hoosiers.
"We are going to be out there on the public airwaves and in newspapers, magazines and on the Web this year," he said. "We will be announcing further investment education efforts throughout the year."
For more information on what Hoosiers can do to avoid being bilked out of their money, the Secretary of State's Web site, http://www.sos.in.gov/ offers tips and referral numbers.


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Gravity Bird Feeder
Using a tried-and-true design, gravity feeders can hold a large amount of chow. The wide opening at the bottom accommodates a seed mix containing everything from large sunflower seeds down to tiny millet seed. With its clear sides, it's easy to see when it's time to refill. (Of course, all of your birds suddenly disappearing is another good clue the feeder's empty.) The version here features a hinged roof, making refilling a quick task. We'll use 3/4″ cedar for this project, with 1/8″ acrylic for the windows.
Begin by laying out the end pattern on your workpiece, as in Fig. 1. Note that the end pattern has straight sides, with a curved line inside the outer edges. (We'll cut that curve out later, but the straight edges are necessary for first cutting slots to accommodate the windows.)
I used the band saw to cut the end patterns, but you can also use a jigsaw or handsaw. Choose the orientation you want for the end pieces and use a pencil to mark the inside faces.
Cut the slots for the windows on the table saw. Set the fence at 1″, and raise the blade to cut a 1/4″-deep slot in a single pass, as in Fig. 3.
Once the slots are cut, there's no need for that straight edge any longer, so layout and cut the waste from the curved edges. A spindle sander works great to smooth the inside curve. (Fig. 4)
Put a bit of glue on each end of the bottom and nail the ends in place. (Fig. 5) Attach the window spacers at the inside corners with glue and a pair of brads. This spacer will set the height of the side windows, creating a gap at the bottom of each to allow seeds to flow into the feeding tray. These spacers can be made of any weather-resistant wood, and I happened to have some 1/2″ × 1/2″ oak scrap, so I used that.
With the spacers in place, attach the tray sides with glue and nails, as in Fig. 6.
Cut the windows to size and test-fit them in the slots as in Fig. 7. Note that I've left the protective film in place on the acrylic. When working with acrylic or other plastic sheets, leave this film in place as long as possible to prevent scratching the plastic while you work.
The roof is made in identical halves, joined in the middle with a continuous hinge (sometimes called a piano hinge). I've found that it's easiest to make and hinge the roof before attaching it to the main part of the feeder. Cut the roof halves to size, and cut a 60° bevel along one edge of each half.
The hinge you get will undoubtedly be too long, so you'll need to cut it to length. You can use a hacksaw for this, or a rotary tool with a cutting disk if you have one. It's not necessary, by the way, for the hinge to run the entire length of the roof. In fact, depending on the hinge you get, it may be difficult to cut it to the exact roof length since the hinges are already drilled — the exact roof length may place screw holes too close to the ends, inviting split-out when driving the screws. The hinge I used here is cut about 1/4″ short of the roof length on each end to center the holes in the hinge.
Center the hinge on one beveled edge to mark for the screw holes. I used an awl to create some small pilot holes as shown in Fig. 8., but you can also drill them. Cedar is very soft and easily takes screws, but pilot holes eliminate the chance of splitting the wood. Butt the other roof half up against the hinge of the first half, and attach it the same way.
Lay the completed roof on top of the main portion of the feeder to check for fit, and mark one side in pencil, as shown in Fig. 9, to help you accurately place the nails. (I've made my pencil lines very dark for photo purposes, but make your marks as light as possible for easier removal.) Put a bit of glue on the top edges of one side of the feeder, and nail the roof in place on that side. Be sure you have the window in place on that side before nailing. Give the feeder a good sanding to remove any pencil marks and to ease any sharp edges.
Simply flip open one side of the roof to fill. The best seed to use for a gravity feeder of this type is a mixed seed, which will attract the greatest variety of birds. Several mixes are available that are designed to attract specific species, so the choice is yours.


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The press release opens with the usual uninteresting stuff, but soon we hit a quote from HTC's CEO, and that's where the interesting stuff starts.
"HTC disagrees with Apple's actions and will fully defend itself. HTC strongly advocates intellectual property protection and will continue to respect other innovators and their technologies as we have always done, but we will continue to embrace competition through our own innovation as a healthy way for consumers to get the best mobile experience possible," said Peter Chou, chief executive officer, HTC Corporation, "From day one, HTC has focused on creating cutting-edge innovations that deliver unique value for people looking for a smartphone. In 1999 we started designing the XDA and T-Mobile Pocket PC Phone Edition, our first touch-screen smartphones, and they both shipped in 2002 with more than 50 additional HTC smartphone models shipping since then."
The press release further mentions some industry firsts that HTC has delivered over the years - according to HTC, of course:
- First Windows PDA (1998)
- First Windows Phone (June 2002)
- First 3G CDMA EVDO smartphone (October 2005)
- First gesture-based smartphone (June 2007)
- First Google Android smartphone (October 2008)
- First 4G WIMAX smartphone (November 2008)
So, it seems that HTC will indeed not just sit idly by. HTC was founded in 1997, and surely has an impressive set of patents of its own. With Google at its side, I'm sure the Taiwanese company will prove a formidable foe for Apple.


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Cuba is one of the world's most important sources of nickel. The island nation has the second-largest base reserves of nickel, with an estimated 29 million tons, or about 15 percent of the global total. Cuba's nickel deposits also are considered to be of the highest quality, with an average nickel content of 90 percent.
U.S. companies, however, are barred from accessing Cuban nickel or importing products derived from that nickel pursuant to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations, which implement the U.S. embargo on Cuba. The regulations prohibit all persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction from transacting in, purchasing, importing or transporting any products made or derived from "any article of the growth, produce or manufacture of Cuba."
Nickel-bearing materials are specifically barred from importation into the U.S. without appropriate documentation, reflecting the importance of nickel production to the Cuban economy and government. As the country's largest export, nickel plays a crucial role in the Cuban economy and serves as an important source of hard currency.
While the regulations bar the importation of items derived from Cuban-origin goods, it appears very likely that stainless steel derived from embargoed Cuban nickel is regularly entering the U.S. market from China.
China's consumption of Cuban nickel has grown greatly over the past decade and today China imports nearly all of Cuba's nickel production. As Chinese consumption of Cuban nickel has surged, so have China's exports of stainless steel products to the United States, making China the largest foreign supplier of stainless steel to the U.S. market since 2007.
Given China's prominence in both the Cuban nickel and U.S. stainless steel markets, and since the primary use of nickel is the production of stainless steels, it is highly likely that imports of Chinese stainless products into the United States contain embargoed Cuban nickel in violation of U.S. law.
To date, no action has been taken in response to this apparent violation of U.S. law by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the agency responsible for enforcing the embargo.
In the 1980s, similar evidence was presented that stainless steel derived from Cuban nickel was being imported from the Soviet Union in violation of the U.S. embargo. The U.S. government responded by requiring Soviet producers to present certificates of origin documenting that their products complied with the embargo and were free of Cuban nickel.
When the Soviet government refused to certify its stainless steel as compliant with U.S. law, the U.S. government barred all further imports of Soviet stainless steel.
Other countries, including Japan, France and Italy, complied with U.S. requests to certify their stainless steel producers as compliant. As a result, imports of stainless products from those countries were permitted so long as certification documents were presented at the time of import, as required by the embargo regulations.
The U.S. government has failed to pursue a similar policy with respect to China and has failed to engage the Chinese government to establish a certification program. Instead, the agency has adopted a legal presumption that Chinese stainless steel is compliant with the embargo, an approach that is at odds with the agency's prior practice.
Furthermore, it is not possible for U.S. producers to present sufficient evidence to overcome a legal presumption because U.S. law forbids U.S. persons from collecting the necessary evidence to do so.
The origin of nickel in stainless steel can be determined by analyzing the material's chemical fingerprint, which is unique to the mine from which the nickel was extracted. U.S. stainless steel producers believe this method would be effective in demonstrating that imports of Chinese stainless products do contain Cuban nickel. To conduct such an analysis, however, U.S. industry would need access to Cuban nickel—which is prohibited by the U.S. embargo.
There are two important implications of OFAC's current policy. First, by allowing Chinese producers to circumvent the Cuban sanctions regime, important U.S. foreign policy objectives are being thwarted. Second, OFAC's lack of enforcement places domestic stainless steel producers at a competitive disadvantage by granting a major foreign competitor access to one of the world's largest nickel reserves while denying access to domestic industry.
The U.S. government should either enforce the embargo on Cuba and work with the Chinese government to ensure compliance by China's stainless steel manufacturers, or level the playing field between Chinese and U.S. stainless steel producers by repealing the sanctions regime and allowing U.S. industry to access Cuban nickel.
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I've been self-studying for several years now and, while I've grasped much of the basics, I don't have anyone to verify the more advanced exercises. So I'm looking for any comments and/or corrections to some English to Latin translations I've been working on.
This first one is from Bradley's Arnold continuous passages, ex. 25. I've placed my Latin translation first, followed by the original English text.
valete vobisque plurimas.
Tiberii Gracchi adversarii, fautoribus eius iamiam armatis in Capitolio conspectis, ad curiam cum festinassent, dixerunt eum optare ut populus sibi coronam donaret. quo nuntiato cum senatores inter se multum consternati essent, statim Nasica consulem postulavit ut rem publicam defenderet tyranno castigando. consul autem leniter respondit se non primum aliquem violare fore; seque cum neminem ante iuste iudicatum damnari passurum, tum facinori Gracchi inlato obstiturum; sed nondum causam sibi intercedendam accidisse. at Nasica surgens exclamavit: "cum consul salutem rei publicae negligat, quisque qui leges defendat me sequatur." inde ipse et amici eorumque assectatores clavis baculisque armati in Capitolium maturantes impetum fecerunt in Tiberium, qui, multis certantibus e Gracchi factione caesis, ipse ab uno tribunorum illius magistratus collega vulnus mortiferum accepit.
The opponents of Tiberius Gracchus, observing that his supporters on the Capitol were already armed, hastened to the senate house and declared the he wished the people to bestow a crown upon him. This news created great consternation amongst the senators and Nasica at once called upon the consul to defend the constitution and punish the tyrant. The consul mildly replied that he would not be the first to do any violence; and just as he would not suffer any free man to be put to death before sentence had been lawfully passed upon him, so he would resist any unlawful action on the part of Gracchus; but nothing had happened as yet which called for his intervention. But Nasica, rising from his seat, cried out : "Since the consul has no regard for the safety of the commonwealth, let every one who wll defend the law follow me." Then he and his friends and their attendants armed themselves with clubs and staves, rushed to the Capitol, and made towards Tiberius. In the struggle which ensued, many of the party of Gracchus were killed and he himself received a fatal blow from the hand of one of the tribunes who was his colleague in that office.


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PARIS (AP) — A lawyer for IMF chief Christine Lagarde says French investigators have searched her Paris home as part of an inquiry into her role in a $400 million arbitration deal in favor of a tycoon.
The lawyer, Yves Repiquet (eev ruh-PEE-kay), says Lagarde has nothing to hide and welcomed Wednesday's search as another step in proving her innocence.
Lagarde was France's finance minister when magnate Bernard Tapie won a 2008 settlement with a state-owned bank over the mishandled sale of Adidas in the 1990s. Critics said the settlement was too generous.
IMF spokesman Gerry Rice said the organization's executive board had discussed the issue prior to Lagarde's appointment in June 2011, "and expressed its confidence that Madame Lagarde would be able to effectively carry out her duties as managing director."
Rice declined further comment, saying it would be inappropriate to say more about a case currently before the French judiciary.
Critics in France have said the Adidas case shouldn't have gone to a private arbitration authority in the first place because it involved a state-owned bank, Credit Lyonnais, and that Lagarde should have questioned the independence of one of the arbitration panel's judges.
Questions about the settlement began before Lagarde was appointed head of the Washington-based International Monetary Fund after her predecessor, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, quit to face charges he tried to rape a New York hotel maid. The charges against Strauss-Kahn were dropped.
During Lagarde's four-year tenure as France's finance minister, she won praise for her role in international negotiations during the global financial crisis and Europe's debt troubles.
Given the legal troubles of her IMF predecessor, Strauss-Kahn, Lagarde's contract says she is "expected to observe the highest standards of ethical conduct" and "shall strive to avoid even the appearance of impropriety in your conduct."


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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2010) - With the final game of regular season play coming to an end on Saturday night, the brackets have been set for the 2010 General Shale Brick Atlantic Sun Women's Basketball Tournament.
The Lady Bucs, who claimed the top seed for the third straight year, will kick off the festivities with a noon tip against #8 Stetson on Wednesday, March 3 inside Mercer's University Center.
ETSU, one of three A-Sun teams to post a 20-win season (20-8, 18-2), has won all nine meetings against the Hatters since joining the conference in 2005-06. Overall, the Lady Bucs lead the all-time series, 9-1. The Lady Bucs knocked off Stetson, 78-59, back on Jan. 14 in Johnson City; while hanging on for a 57-55 win on Feb. 6 in DeLand.
The winner of ETSU/Stetson will take on the winner of #4 Belmont/#5 Kennesaw State on Friday in the semifinals. Belmont and Kennesaw play its quarterfinal game on Thursday.
Fans unable to make the trip to Macon can catch all the action of ETSU vs. Stetson live on A-Sun.TV. The conference office is airing all quarterfinal games free of charge.
For more information on Lady Buccaneer basketball, visit www.ETSUBucs.com.