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Into the forest
In fairytales, girls who wander into the forest often face challenges, even danger. They lose their way. Maybe it's the storyteller in me seeking to live a fairytale that led me out into the forest this morning. Maybe I just wanted to lose myself.
There is an enchanted forest not far from home that I love to explore, especially in the springtime. The trails meander up and down the slope through prairie, sumac and honeysuckle stands, hardwoods of oak and hickory, leading through rocky outcrops that rise up out of the earth. Spring ephemerals glow in the morning sunlight; mayflowers, nodding trillium, Jack-in-the-pulpit mingle with hillside carpets of tall ferns. For watching birds, it is sublime; one can stand and look up the hill and see what's calling from the underbrush or look at treetop warblers from above. This morning, the forest was alive with the music of birds, especially Tennessee Warblers. At every turn, three or four of them were singing from the treetops, trying to own their space. At the edges, the "bee buzz" of Blue Winged Warblers could be heard. Deep in the forest, the strange call of the Veery preceded its rare appearance, bird of the forest floor that it is.
Rose Breasted Grosbeaks seemed to be everywhere, and though the leaf cover of the forest made photography a challenge, somehow I was rewarded with views of one nabbing his breakfast. A pair of Grosbeaks was seen together, allowing a good look at the difference between the boys and the girls of this species.
At one point, the calls of a pair of Pileated Woodpeckers grabbed my attention. They always do. While waiting to see how close they would come, it seemed that the birds of the forest close by exploded around me, dropping practically to eye level on all sides, their singing intensified as if to draw my view back to them.
I wandered, enjoying the sense of being lost in the woods, though I knew that eventually I'd find my way back to the blufftop prairie. The only real danger I faced was the strong desire to simply stay where I stood, amidst the ferns and stands of red pine, smelling the life of the forest floor and scent of honeysuckle, birdsong swirling about my head. As in most fairytales, the spell was eventually broken and I returned to life as I usually know it. Still, as I wandered the aisles of Target, my imagination was hearing not the Muzak of the PA system, but the music of the forest. Ahhh!


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You know an e-mail is going to be juicy when its subject line is "CONFIDENTIAL" and it starts out: "I would prefer not to have this discussion on email."
That's how Intel's Renee James started an e-mail to Microsoft's Will Poole, discussing the company's concerns over Microsoft's "Vista Capable" program. Intel was particularly upset over Microsoft's plan to require Vista Capable machines to have graphics cards that would support Vista's new driver model, as its 915 chipset was not planned to have that support.
Microsoft eventually did drop that requirement, a shift that is now the subject of a class action lawsuit. The plaintiffs in that case charge that, by caving to Intel, Microsoft allowed sub-optimal Vista machines to be sold with the Vista Capable sticker.
The exchange between James and Poole is just one of many new e-mails detailed in the latest court filings, which were noted Thursday by Seattle-area tech site TechFlash.
TechFlash has the full court filing up on its Web site, so if it's a slow Friday, by all means give the article and the documents a read. If you don't have time, here are some of the juiciest bits:
Intel CEO Paul Otellini called Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer personally to air his complaints about the program, which initially didn't call for machines running Intel's 915 chipset to qualify for the Vista Capable sticker.
While Sony was pleased Microsoft decided to allow the 915-based systems to qualify even though they lacked a Vista graphics driver, Dell was confused, given that such systems wouldn't qualify for a Vista logo once Vista started shipping. HP meanwhile, was peeved, because it had invested in pricier graphics chips to support Vista's WDDM (Windows Display Driver Model) graphics requirement.
Jim Allchin was described variously as "beyond being upset" and "apoplectic" over the decision, while other Microsoft workers described it as bad for customers.
In an e-mail--one that I'm sure is a favorite of the plaintiffs' lawyers--Allchin says "I believe we are going to be misleading customers with the Capable program."
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Methamphetamine investigations can take time to gather evidence, as was the case for a five-monthlong undercover investigation and massive raid that shut down a major supply of methamphetamine coming into the Pottawatomie County area this summer.
Methamphetamine investigations can take time to gather evidence, as was the case for a five-monthlong undercover investigation and massive raid that shut down a major supply of methamphetamine coming into the Pottawatomie County area this summer.
The undercover sting began in February and ended with 45 persons arrested, including several highpro file dealers and targets at different levels of the operation.
Law enforcement officers confiscated several pounds of meth, and more than $112,000 in cash also was seized. Firearms and vehicles also were confiscated.
More than 125 state and local law enforcement officers gathered in Shawnee on the morning of June 27 and set out a massive raid with arrest and search warrants in hand.
The simultaneous operation took months of investigation, preparation and planning after authorities tracked numerous suspects as large quantities of meth was brought into the area for distribution.
Pottawatomie County District Attorney Richard Smothermon called the investigation and raid an "unbelievable, great cooperative effort."
Patrick Vance, who is the supervisor of Smothermon's Drugs and Violent Crimes Task Force, said the casework started in February and included wiretaps on phone lines, which he said also required physical surveillance while listening.
Surveillance teams worked 24 hours a day for 31 days in the later stages of the operation, with a total six officers from the task force, Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office and Shawnee Police Department rotating duties.
During physical surveillance, Vance said they couldn't use the same vehicle over and over without raising suspicion, so they worked out a deal for rental cars.
"We had difficulties running so much surveillance and had to rent cars," Smothermon said.
The command post during the 31-day surveillance watch was a 26-foot travel trailer parked behind a local church, he said. Quarters were tight, but crews managed.
"There were a lot of sacrifices made by a lot of people," Vance said, adding the level of the cooperation between local agencies was the best he's ever seen.
Over the course of the month to gather wire tap evidence, they watched and tracked the players involved as they bought a total of 26 pounds of uncut methamphetamine and brought it back to Shawnee, Vance said.
The meth brought to the Shawnee area from Oklahoma City was about 98 percent pure, but was later cut with a vitamin mixture likely bought in 15-gallon buckets, Vance said.
With the drug cut twice, he said there were "60 pounds of ice" being sold on Shawnee streets on a given month. Thousands of dollars were being exchanged in the different levels of dealing.
And while many believe drug dealers have lavish lifestyles with fancy homes and cars, Vance said that usually isn't the case for "dope runners" and it especially wasn't for those involved in this bust.
Many of the suspects lived in old trailers, he said, yet some, when arrested, had thousands of dollars in their vehicles.
"They weren't living large at all," he said.
Vance said those arrested were also users, adding every bit of the meth in this case was being brought here from Mexico.
While Vance said it was nothing in the past for local agents to take down several meth labs a week, the numbers have dwindled to about one a month as most of the methamphetamine on the streets now is being brought in from Mexico.
"People still cook meth here but not as much as they used to," he said.
"They can move it up here cheaper than we can produce it." Shawnee Police Chief Russell Frantz, who said these investigations do take time and manpower, said his department was able to provide several officers to help with the surveillance.
"We were fully dedicated to it," he said.
The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs also was involved, along with many assisting agencies that provided manpower on the day of the raid.
Darrell Weaver, director of OBN, said this case "dismantled a major, major source of methamphetamine," and also made a profound impact on the drug trade.
"This is a significant dismantling of a major ring of violators who have made economic gain by peddling their hideous drugs," Weaver said. "These major cases can only be made by cooperative efforts and partnerships."
The investigation began with tips and traffic stops, which were followed by further investigation and around-the-clock surveillance.
On the day of the raid, arrests occurred without incident as teams of 10 officers each went to each location to ensure both manpower and safety. As part of the briefing, authorities used a large flow-chart type board and mug photos to help them identify their targets for each location.
As they set out, many residents reported seeing police officers and agents raid homes and place suspects on the ground as they made arrests.
"It went as smooth as an operation like this could possibly go, which is a testament to the planning and execution by officers," Smothermon said.
Smothermon, who said a pound of meth would normally net about 900 doses of the drug, said the drugs in this case were uncut and therefore one pound becomes three, meaning each pound of meth had about 2,700 doses.
As a result of the raids, the suspects arrested were charged with numerous counts in Pottawatomie County District Court and each case is at a difference stage of the court process.


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Devil's Music
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My family is not particularily religious were Christian but basically I consider myself a Spiritualist. Anyway, my whole entire family listens to radio music and dubs anything that is not popular or indie "sh*t", before the first listen. Because I like psychedelic, ambient and experimental music, that is very repetitive, they think I am listening to the satanic music. My father was somewhere between sleep and awake and "Bees" was playing and he saw demons in his dream. (I can see how that could happen) Anyway they almost banned me from listening to AnCo and are praying for me. Its ridiculous. The whole thing is so pretentious because they think they are better than me because of their Taste. Before I understood life, AnCo sounded terrible. What I mean to say is how has being an AnCo fan changed you and your tastes? And how do people react when they find out you like AnCo. And what do you think makes a lot of people SO averse to AnCo? Everyone I know, in the outernet, thinks they sound like "sh*t".
i knew that once i really got hooked on AnCo i would never love a band's music more than theirs for the rest of my life. anyways that sucks about the situation you're in. just show them fireworks or some other motivational song. tell them it is supposed to evoke emotion, even if that emotion is satanic at times.
First of all, great thread Narnia. Note: I don't feel like revising my longer posts for errors. I would ay my tastes have developed over a long time and some things needed to happen to get me to like AC. I would say the biggest influence which led me to begin listening to AC and bands of that sort was the extreme lonliness I felt about 4 years ago. I first liked ALternative music and some 90's alt like Oasis, believe it or not Oasis actually led me into better bands. Then I like FOW, Arctic Monkeys, Gorillaz, and Coldplay. I listned to bands like those for about two years then in the summer of 2010 I listened to AC when I was home alone and it changed my life, no joke. Before AC I didn't like many movies, TV, books, art, etc. that wasn't imediately catchy or pleasing at first glance. I would also give into common stereotypes of what things were, Ex. AC= Drug music. I learned how to be less judging and more tolerable to new ideas and sounds. I learned to like things as simple as mustard, I know it seems irrelevent, but it was the little thingsI would understand better. I tended to show my true colors too, and not be affected by the results. A good example is when I talk about AC in front of my friends and I don't care if they say it is trash or something, I just want them to understand and tolerate, and they do so. I think it may be that way because of how nice I treat them and how understanding I can be in terms of someones taste. Hell, if it weren't for Animal Collective I would not be a fan of these things: Radiohead, The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Mustard, Indian food, MLP:FiM, other indie music, most of Pink Floyd, sad/slow movies, modern contemporary books which lead me to read for fun more often, making art, looking at art, and Battlestar Galactica (I finally got over the shaky camera). As for parents, my dad likes some songs and my mom likes even less, but since my family is non-religious/agnostic, they would never call it "devil music". They however have a deep hatred of the song "Safer". I guess i'm lucky to have parents that won't care about my choice of music (there are a lot of things which they don't like me doing so I won't say i'm too lucky). I really only have Turtlebite and my brother to talk AC to, but they are not on my level, that is why I post here a ton! And I guess the same can be said for a lot of my other tastes, like soccer or other sports, at least in terms of talking to my friends about them. I hope your parents will accept you as you are, I really do.
i could see Safer being a song that people genuinely hate, rather than hate as bad music. that piano is so haunting.
I've met quite a few people who like AnCo and at the end of the day i'm just the girl with weird taste in music. If you are ever given the opportunity, show them songs like Taste which discusses not being reliant on your things to dictate who you are. There are messages there that exist in Christianity. They make songs that don't talk about God but talk about real human emotions and things that happen to us. Talk about Brothersport or Doggy. Just because they delve into the darker aspects of human emotion and existence at times doesn't mean they are necessarily Satanic. I know that I personally just avoid listening to the darker/weirder stuff while my family is around.
Welcometonarnia - sorry to hear your family think that way about your musical tastes. I'm sure they're not trying to offend you - probably think they're trying to protect you or something! When I was young and living with my parents they totally snubbed most of my music! It was to a lesser degree, they wouldn't tell me not to listen to it, but they turned their noses up to it big time (as I would to the sort of shit which goes through the X-Factor etc!) Anyway, always stay close to your family, but ignore them on the music front! They're clearly not open minded and you are - so morally, spiritually, and other-stuff-ally you have the high ground on them! I've given up even trying to get most of my mates into AnCo (that's why I joined this site!!) although I think a few of them will like Honeycomb *fingers crossed*
As a Christian, I can tell you that sometimes I find Animal Collective's music to be spiritual for me. Like Tigers said, there are Christian themes in a few of their songs. I hate Christian music. It's so focused on the people singing rather than God -- tell them that you find peace in the repetition and stuff. I find that Animal Collective music can be better for prayer than any Christian music. Just my quick perspective
I can see what my family is saying though, from a outside perspective I would probably think the same way. I listened to AnCo for the first time two years ago and never really got past Fireworks. It used to sound so bland to me. But I really love the '60s so I started listening to pop and psychedelia. I fell in love with MGMT upon the first listen, but that was as far as I could go into "drug music". Then I started listening to Pink Floyd and I listened to Piper, which I loved, thus starting a Syd Barrett obsession. When I first listened to Piper it sounded scary but it grew on me. Then I liked of Montreal but I started becoming bored. So I remembered Animal Collective and at first I couldnt believe how scary they were but I was determined to figure out what I couldn't understand. I never liked them until I read the lyrics for Bluish, they were beyond anything I had ever heard and the others were just as beautiful. So I fell in love. Now I am a lot more openminded to a variety of things.
My family is not full of bible thumpers they are just REALLY closeminded. My mother claims to be openminded, but she is in fact not. I mean, in their defense AnCo does sound pretty scary. They have said their music is inspired by the sounds in horror films. And the repetition in their songs can sound cultish. The way that people do not initally like AnCo, can seem like the sounds are brainwashing people. And I listen to AnCo A LOT. My family is just afraid of what they cant understand. They dont understand anything I like but whatever.
My parents are Christians - my dad is a pastor - but they don't mind what music I listen to. I'm not sure of the difference between my parents and yours, like why they are closed minded and mine are not. Maybe it has to do more with personality, or what kind of congregation you're with. I dunno. I played some Animal Collective in the car, they don't like it, but they don't say anything about it.
They think its changing my mind and I am going to "the dark side" **flash of lightning/sound of thunder** I am a lot more open about drug use and things now. My family doesn't belong to any sort of denomination. I think we all believe that there is a spirit world that we cannot see, but there are some things that can open your mind to it, such as AnCo. And there is both good and bad. My mother hippie types and her parents were drug addicts, she has had bad experiences associated. She does not like psyche at all because it reminds her of her childhood. And when I listen to AnCo I feel like I am not part of this world, I go into a trance. AnCo is very hypnotic. So honestly I understand their reason for being closeminded.
I feel some interesting vibes going on here in this thread. I mean we are talking about a lot of tough things to talk about all at once. Drugs: Although I am tolerant to most people who use drugs Animal Collective and their music have not made me want to take drugs or even accept them as an option. I have a good amount of troubles that have happened to my family (aunts, uncles, and cousins) that were caused by drugs, I really think drugs are not the answer FOR ME. I also don't desire to lose my mind, even if it could be controlled or if I could gain some sort of higher level of thinking, I would not take shrooms or drop acid. Even cigs, alcohol, and pot are not going to be part of my life. Family Taste/Open-Mindedness: I'm sure ones open mindedness has a lot to do with how they were raised, not nessecarily ones religion. My parents, although my dad is techniqually catholic, are not religious, however they will let me decide on any sort of religion I want to choose. They are more about giving some things a chance rather than blocking things out completely. Taste has a big deal about ones openmindedness to stuff. Take my dad, he likes Pink Floyd and other Progressive rock bands of the 70's, he is more likely to like a song like (too many likes) Fireworks over someone like my mom, who likes more softer rock from singer songwriters. As to Religion/Spirituality in General: Do what feels right, religion or spirituality can be what YOU make of it, not what your parents think of it. I really wish some people would look at what we have in common and not our differences. I also want people to realize that religion could be the heart of both open and closed mindedness, I mean look at how fucked up your world is because of this. But a lot of people get it right too. I think i'm better off on the sidelines for religion. Peace and tolerance is my religion, as cheesy as it sounds.
peacefish = ghandi
I think i'm trying a bit too hard to be like Ghandi or someone like that. However I rally am being serious when i'm saying these things on here, mainly becuase when I have to deal with a lot of people that have many different views (I live in Michele Bachmanns congressional district) I learn to accept those who will disagree with me. And maybe, just maybe, if I show people my respect for them and their opinions, i'll get some respect back.
There's not much I can say, y'all have done a good job commiserating. Nothing helps this situation but time and self- and other-knowledge. You know they are absolutely correct, your family is. You are being drawn away from that which mirrors them. You are venturing out of the safey of the nest and perhaps tales of the hawk or the coyote will keep you safe, with them. Who will you be, if you are not like them? It's very primitive but also very complicated. Good luck and stay strong in your heart. Weakening in there is what will cause the real conflicts.
i wonder how many AnCo fans are republican. my parents are, but i am too young to really form an opinion yet and i really hate people on both sides. (extreme liberals or conservatives)
"ghandi" "safey of the nest" DEAD GHANDI BIRDS!
" (I live in Michele Bachmanns congressional district) " oh god! ... she went to my high school! ... as did gary's son (KILL HER!) i need to bring this fact up more often (to people!) jesse venture / al franken! mini soda is DUCKED... up!
Jesse Ventura helped kill Predator (he died) but he helped though! At least Amy Klobachar is sane!
she's the worst! she ain't got time to breathe!
KLOBO! charyou tree!
I have no idea what we are talking about now?
lost little jay cub wetter ling ling
charyou tree Susy
oh god!
My dad is basically against all music unless it's being presented where he pays for it or on a factual basis. My best friend likes jam bands and my girlfriend likes pop, ska, easy rap and easy indy. I got her to like my girls and summertime clothes but the rest she just respects cause I like it. My mom accidentally put MPP on her ipod and she describes it as ghostly music which makes sense for how much reverb panda puts on his voice. Demon's is a little extreme. I rarely think of God while listening to Anco, they are secular I mean not partial towards any religious stuff and I think if they told people what to believe they may lose fans. They connect people based on human emotions. Maybe some of their music may not be considered pretty to some but not all human emotions are pretty. I guess that's why white folks hated rock for so long. They are pure human, not good or evil. I bet as people they are some of the nicest people you can meet. What would Jesus have on them? Seriously?
If God exists, then all music is inherently about God really. Whether that's celebrating its creation, describing parts of it, or opposing him it all goes back to God.
I'd like to think that Jesus is playing the Honeycomb/Gotham single in heaven.
"If God exists, then all music is inherently about God really. Whether that's celebrating its creation, describing parts of it, or opposing him it all goes back to God." Absolutely, Clawed. We are all created in His image and while not all music/art/lit directly glorifies Him, it celebrates the talents and expressive nature He gave us. Having said that, I am a staunch scientific universalist and my understanding of god is not from the same perspective as a Christian one. But Narnie, I do believe in what I said, that they are responding out of fear for your establishing your own personhood. Love them and comfort the, and be strong in who You are and what You believe in your heart to be Good.
Beautifully said Clawed (Jesus loves indie I think. He wasn't really mainstream during his time preaching was he?) I'm a Catholic myself, and I find a lot of spiritual meaning in some of AnCo's music. That's what Christian music (and any religious popular music) should be to me - not "Convert and be saved", but emotions and experiences.
Wow, I love you guys so much for being so calm and really thoughtful. To all those people on the board, Christian or not, I must say this is one of my favorite things to see. And yes, Jesus was so Indie! [img]http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmzcs6WiPX1qz7q8do1_500.png[/img]
I have to say the first time I heard "The Bees" I thought he said "The Beast, the Beast, the Beast wrarrrr wrarrrr"
i think the bees is definitely their most darkest and devilish. except for maybe the beginning of Safer
Jesus is the ultimate type of ladies undergarment! He forgave your sins before you committed them!
too far claude TOO FAR! oh dear GOD?
NO. Going too far would be to say "Jesus is the ultimate tampon. He seals your demons inside."
It's alright when you are the son of a pastor, I have a friend that is the son of the pastor and I think he turned out similar to you Claude, not to make a quick judgement.
I can see this. edit: meaning, I am aware of the potential of this current direction.
kloddy was the son of a preacher man! he was! he WAS! glove drugs on his mindy mind!
Yeah, I'm a creep! I'm a weirdo! What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here...
Im a christian but not a Paulist.
That's very interesting, Purplesage. Paul did come up with some wacky things.
edit: I did a whole huge post about Paul, but I'm not feeling it now.
I feel like as soon as christianity launched it got off track. If it had grown it the area it was born then that would have solved many issues. Maybe we would have a whole new set of issues then though. Surely less blood would have been spilt.
That one from ttg with the super deep voice just talking is pretty scary. So is #1.
i love that part, isnt that the "transition" between guggenheim jam and good house? i have trouble remembering details about TTG
I love whenever Avey does his deep crazy voice, like in #1 and TTG and ODDSAC too. It's so intense.
i love when his voice ramps into extremely low at the end of a sentence. cant think of any examples
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Mitch and Casey's relationship has always had a penguin theme running through it. (He once surprised her with two full-length penguin costumes for a Halloween party.)
So, when Mitch went to propose to Casey, he wanted to use a penguin as a prop, and even considered buying one.
Wisely, he instead decided to work with the Pittsburgh Zoo, which helped set up an elaborate ruse – Casey was told that the pair won a behind-the-scenes penguin encounter.
Paul Saunders's wedding photography company, Sho Films, acted as extras for the scene to allow for an added level of verisimilitude.
Mitch and Casey make it through a visit with an emperor penguin, but when Mickey the penguin waddles out, wearing a bow with a ring on it, Casey puts it all together.
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When I was little, my parents gave me a book called Clever Gretchen. It was a collection of traditional folk and fairy tales in which the girls saved the prince/saved themselves/outsmarted the villain/fought the dragon. I loved it dearly, but I can't help but love non-girl-power fairy tales, too. If nothing else, they're great for inspiring a discussion, and for inspiring charming fabrics. This modern, independent 32-year old woman needs a pillow made of that Sleeping Beauty fabric, stat.
• Heather Ross created a Princess & The Pea print that I adore, and she has designed some pretty adorable fabrics as well. This Sleeping Beauty fabric is my favorite- the colors are perfection, and the illustration is daintily delightful. She's dreaming sweetly under lilies-of-the-valley!
• Her Snow White fabric is quite charming as well, with little vignettes such as the dwarves chopping wood, Snow White sleeping, and little laundry out to dry.
• Speaking of the seven dwarves and their laundry, Heather has created an entire fabric around that motif, with union suits and plaid shirts out to dry- and a mischievous owl stealing their polka dot underwear!
• Cean Irminger designed The Black Forest fabric at Spoonflower. It appears to be a mash-up of Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel & Gretel, and a story I don't recognize involving a girl riding a bear.
• Wendy G's Little Red Riding Hood fabric at Spoonflower is intended to be used to make a L.R.R.H. costume, but I think it's too good not to use for other projects, too. It also might be a bit scary for some kids, but it is definitely stylin'.
• I'm not sure if Heather Ross's Under Water Sisters pattern for Free Spirit Fabrics is based on The Little Mermaid, but for our purposes I'm going to say that it is. It is definitely cute.
• Lisa H.E. sells this Little Red Riding Hood linen from Japan in her Etsy shop. It comes in a few different colorways, and I appreciate that it's a less ominous take on the story- and Little Red is absolutely darling.
• There are lots of fairy tale fabrics from Japan available on Etsy, and the Hansel & Gretel versions are particularly kawaii. This one is from Matatabi's shop, and features pretzels in trees, cygnets, hedgehogs with parasols, and other delights.
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Department of Revenue News Release
December 14, 2011Interested Bidders Will Have Until Jan. 3 to Submit Proposals to Manage Thayer License Office
JEFFERSON CITY - Interested groups or individuals will have until Jan. 3 to bid to operate the Thayer License Office.
The Office of Administration last week issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) asking for bids to manage the office. The ability for people or groups to bid to run local license offices is part of Gov. Jay Nixon's reformed competitive process that requires the Missouri Department of Revenue to choose office agents that present the best proposals for customer service and financial efficiency.
Ranette Ray, the current agent, will remain the agent while the office is out for bid.
Alana M. Barragán-Scott, director of the Missouri Department of Revenue, explained how the bidding process will work.
"People or groups interested in managing the license office will have until Jan. 3 to respond to the Office of Administration with a bid," she said. "All of the bids are then evaluated by a review team at the Department of Revenue, and the proposal that scores best in the areas of customer service, business experience, office location and other criteria is the one that is chosen."
During Fiscal Year 2011 (July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011), the Thayer office conducted 9,748 transactions and generated $32,685 in agent processing fees. The office is located at 151 E. Walnut St. in Thayer. Potential bidders can propose to keep the office at the current address or submit another location in Thayer.
People interested in submitting a bid to operate the Thayer office may take a tour of the current facility at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 19.
Common transactions that take place at local license offices include renewing or applying for a driver license, renewing or applying for registration on motor vehicles, boats and outboard motors, and applying for titles and paying sales taxes on these units.
A copy of the RFP that bidders will use to develop their bids can be viewed at https://www.moolb.mo.gov/. To review an RFP, select "Guest" on the home page, click on "Open Bids By Agency," then scroll through the list of bids until the appropriate bid is located. (The bid number for the Thayer office is B3Z12108.) Additional information regarding the bidding process can be obtained at http://oa.mo.gov/purch/vendorinfo/DORoffices.pdf or by calling the Office of Administration at (573) 751-2387.
The Missouri Department of Revenue is now on Twitter! To follow the Department, go to http://twitter.com/MoRevenue.


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NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Many members of the Yale coed sailing team will depart from their usually dinghy racing this weekend to compete in keelboats. Keelboat teams will be sent to the New England Sloop Championship co-hosted by Brown and New York Yacht Club, and to the Storm Trysail Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta at Larchmont Yacht Club. Bulldogs will also race at a more traditional dinghy regatta, the Moody Trophy at the University of Rhode Island.
The New England Sloop Championship at New York Yacht Club in Newport, R.I. is the district qualifier for ICSA Sloop National Championship in Texas Nov. 16-18. The Bulldogs qualified for this weekend's championship by placing first at the Pine Trophy earlier in the fall. However, while the Pine Trophy was a fleet race, the New England and National Championships will be held in a match racing format. This highly tactical style of racing means that each school will face each other one-on-one in a round robin. The team with the most wins at the end of the regatta will take home the championship. The only the top two teams from this event will earn a berth to Nationals, making the competition very high stakes. The regatta will also be raced in Sonars. The Sonar is a 23-foot keelboat sailed by three to five people. The Bulldogs have been working hard to get as much practice in this class as possible, traveling during the week to nearby yacht clubs with Sonar fleets throughout the fall season. Luckily, Yale has a team of sailors with extensive experience in both match racing and Sonars. Junior Chris Segerblom will helm with crew freshman Marly Isler, sophomore Graham Landy and junior Max Nickbarg.
The Storm Trysail Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta is the largest intercollegiate regatta in the world, with more than 400 sailors from all over the country competing. The event is held every year in October at the Larchmont Yacht Club in Larchmont, N.Y. The regatta is put on by the Storm Trysail Foundation, a charitable arm of the Storm Trysail Club, which is dedicated to the promotion of offshore and blue water sailing. Therefore, the regatta differs from most collegiate competition in both the venue of racing and the types of boats used. Because the foundation promotes offshore racing, the races are long distances held far offshore as opposed to the usual 20-minute races done in college sailing.
The Bulldogs will be competing in a J-105, a 34-foot one design keelboat with a retractable bowsprit and an asymmetrical spinnaker that requires six people to sail. Veteran of the Storm Trysail Regatta senior Zachary Foreman comments "One of the fun parts about big boat sailing is that you have to work in much larger teams just to keep the boat moving fast, so it really rewards groups that work well together." The Bulldogs will be sending a large team to this event. Foreman and fellow senior Rafael Fernandez will lead a team of underclassmen, sophomore Sarah Smith and freshmen Eric Anderson, Garrett Farrell and Emily Johnson.
The Bulldogs will also race FJs at Moody Trophy at the University of Rhode. After the lack of wind at the Danmark last weekend, Yale will be looking to prove itself in better conditions. Skippers senior Cam Cullman and junior Marlena Fauer will travel to the Salt Pond with crews freshman Charlotte Belling, junior Eugenia Custo Greig and freshman Sanam Rastegar.
All sailing will begin at 9:30 am on Saturday. Scores will be available at http://scores.collegesailing.org.
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Friday the 13th has proven lucky for screenwriting team Damian Shannon and Mark Swift, who grabbed the attention of horror fans in 2003 with their mash-up slasher showdown Freddy vs. Jason. The pair later secured their reputations with another Voorhees offering, the 2009 reboot of Friday the 13th. Both titles were moderately budgeted box office successes, so Paramount, which produced the latter, is giving Shannon and Swift a chance to spawn an original work of terror.
Heat Vision reveals these penning partners will not only write the proposed picture, but also make their directorial debut on the presently untitled project. At this time details on the in-development offering are being safely guarded, but we do know that the writing team's pitch involved a story with a high school setting. Considering the backdrop and their resumes thus far, it seems certain that this unnamed horror will be a slasher flick.
As a horror fan who grew up in the '80s, the slasher horror subgenre was the first I came to love. But in recent years horror movies have taken on nihilistic turn that rejects the old-school rules, where good girls turn into survivor girls, and now everyone is fair game for a bloody end. Likewise, the horror genre has been flush with remakes and reboots for better or worse, so it's intriguing to see Paramount give scribes who came up through franchises a chance to make something wholly their own. I'll be curious to see what Shannon and Swift do with this project. Will it be a just another rehashing of horror conventions with a glossy new look and a misanthropic mean streak, or will they take this opportunity to do something daring and unexpected? We'll see.


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After Beast Mode went Beast Mode on the Eagles' sieve of a d-line, he retreated to his bench to taste the rainbow. This is nothing new for Lynch, whose sweet
tooth grill goes back to his Bills days. His mother still buys him a pack before every game, and he talks about Skittles in the huddle.
Time to ruin a neat quirk with the crushing soullessness of corporate synergy! The Wrigley Company has announced that they'll send Lynch a 2-year free supply, as well as a Skittles dispenser for his locker. It's just a matter of time before shitty knockoff Spree does a deal with Brandon Jacobs.


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SOURCE: Navios South American Logistics
April 22, 2014 16:23 ET
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY--(Marketwired - Apr 22, 2014) - Navios South American Logistics Inc. ("Navios Logistics") announced that it and Navios Logistics Finance (US) Inc., its wholly owned finance subsidiary, completed the sale of $375 million of 7.250% senior notes due 2022 (the "Notes"). The Notes were offered and sold in the United States only to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and in offshore transactions to non-United States persons in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act.
The net proceeds of this offering will be used (i) to fund its current tender offer and consent solicitation for certain outstanding notes and pay related fees and expenses, (ii) to discharge and redeem any of such notes that are not purchased in the tender offer after all conditions to the tender offer are satisfied or waived, including the payment of any related fees and expenses and any redemption premium, and (iii) for general corporate purposes.
The Notes and related guarantees have not been registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to or for the benefit of U.S. persons unless so registered except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable securities laws in other jurisdictions. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes and the related guarantees, nor shall there be any sale of the Notes and the related guarantees in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful. Any offer of the Notes and related guarantees will be made only by means of a private offering memorandum.
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I made this suit using my own pencil skirt pattern and a vest pattern from Simplicity. I edited the vest after the photo was taken to make it double breasted (because the vest turned out too big on me – but the necessary alteration actually improved the design in my opinion)
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The cloth is a DIVINE wool/silk blend in a gray tweed. I found it in an old out of the way fabric shop and it one me over with it's beguiling flecks of blue and brown mixed with heather gray, and the drape and texture sealed the deal.
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Apr 6, 2011, 12.17 AMby laelw2000
I love this. The vest is very charming with that collar. i also love the background fence or wall.
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Apr 6, 2011, 12.38 AMby Celeste Johnson
Thanks! The background is an old cupboard made of barn board with about 75 years of paint layers that have slowly chipped and flecked. And to think some people would strip and repaint that… !
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Borough Police, Fire Dept. will go toe-to-toe on the court for Betty's Angels
PUNXSUTAWNEY — It will be the battle of public safety forces as the Punxsutawney Fire Department and Punxsutawney Borough Police will come together on the hard court at the Punxsutawney Area Community Center (PACC) tonight.
The firefighters and police officers will face off in the PACC gymnasium to raise money for Betty's Angels — a Relay For Life team.
Melissa McAfoos, who organized the event, is literally in the middle, as she's a member of the Elk Run Volunteer Fire Department and is a dispatcher for the Punxsutawney Borough Police Department.
McAfoos said she told Punxsutawney Mayor Richard Alexander that the organizers are looking for everyone to play a nice, clean game.
"The participants need to be able to work with each other when Monday morning comes along, so everyone has to remember that it's to help with the fight against cancer," she said. "Actually, both sides are always willing to help out with fundraisers any way that they can when asked."
She said that Betty's Angels is always trying to get the community involved in raising money for the American Cancer Society.
"We have a lot of guys on our team who are very sports-oriented. We did a bowling tournament and a 5K race last year and plan on doing it again this year," McAfoos said, adding that she was looking for a way to incorporate other volunteer organizations in the community.
McAfoos said the basketball court is the place for the police and firefighters to let loose a little and have some fun, all while being competitive.
"Between the two departments, with one being volunteer and the other being paid, we have approximately 30 players, which should make for an entertaining event," she said. "I'm sure there's going to be bragging rights for the winner."
McAfoos said that Mayor Alexander will be coaching the Police Department team.
She also said Cheer Force will be performing at halftime.
"We want to showcase them, because they are new, and get their name out in the community," she said.
McAfoos said that there will be a silent auction, and Mike Gigliotti will do the announcing, while the community center is taking care of the refreshments.
She said that applications for the fire department will be available before and after the game.
Tickets are available at the door at a cost of $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens. Children under age 5 will be admitted for free.
The doors open at 6:15 p.m. tonight, with the tip off at 7 p.m.


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This means stock downpipes, stock exhaust, and a stock intercooler. Somewhat hard to believe as AMS has no video of the car to show and also no pictures of their upgraded turbos have been posted. Additionally, no specifications on the turbos themselves. Not that BenzBoost is doubting AMS but clearly more details are necessary here.
These upgraded turbochargers will be the main part of the AMS Alpha 9 package for the AMG M157 turbo V8 although it is unknown at this time what other supporting modifications will be included or what the pricing will be.
Regardless, congrats to AMS for the new record and it will be interesting to see the back and forth that goes on with the M157 platform with more and more upgraded turbo options coming to market.


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Wayne Gretzky, former Canadian ice hockey player sells his estate with Engel & Völkers Westlake Village. His nickname "The great one" refers to his international success, he has been called one of the best hockey players ever.
The father of five children sells his home in Westlake Village. Situated behind the exclusive gates of Sherwood Country Club & between the majestic Santa Monica Mountains, 129 Hampstead Court has been built in deference to the finest quality design, striking the perfect balance between modern design & elegant living. Each & every square inch of the interiors were composed with architectural integrity & refinement, passion & emotion. Rare is a home built with such consideration. Interplay of decadent textures & clean lines are highlighted by natural light that beams through high soaring windows & doors. The exterior is a personal oasis, reflecting the architectural brilliance of the interiors. The al fresco great room provides a seamless transition for indoor-outdoor entertaining. This residence distinguishes itself as the epitome of Southern California glamour with unparalleled quality, privacy, luxury & chic sophistication.
Westlake Village is and was the place of residence for many famous names including Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Guillermo del Toro, Jamie Foxx, Britney Spears and Martin Sheen. "The town offers peacefulness and privacy, not far from the glittering world of Los Angeles, which is just one hour's drive away. That makes Westlake Village very attractive indeed", said Nicole van Parys, Licence Partner at Engel & Völkers Westlake Village.


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"Very sorry but it really is too late" I replied.A home restaurant has no walk-in business. I've bought and cooked the ingredients already. It's a fixed menu. The theme was posted up weeks ago.
"You taught me that I have to focus on getting the dishes out when they are hot and not get waylaid by customers asking for, say, water. As the evening went on, I realised that I must make eye contact and keep my head up, be polite but firm".


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Claudia Elizabeth Boyd
Claudia Elizabeth Boyd, age 64, of Redwater, Texas, died Wednesday, August 28, 2013 in a local nursing home.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 A. M. Monday at Chapelwood Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Bob Harper officiating. Burial will be in Chapelwood Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 P. M.
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Jennifer Aniston's Birthday Week
It was Jennifer Aniston's birthday on Monday. She's 44 now. A monkey! PEOPLE Magazine celebrated their holiest day of the year with an article about, obviously, her hair. Jen's been working in Connecticut on the untitled Elmore Leonard movie. She said she chose to wear a wig instead of colouring her own. I would too. Avoid damage whenever possible.
It's now been 6 months since Jen and Justin Theroux announced their engagement. Will they marry soon? Some cynics believe that the engagement is as far as it will go. Not because they won't last but because it's meant as a placating gesture for those who would suggest that if no one wanted to marry her anymore, she'd be considered a spinster or something. That ugly word. So the ring is a symbol, not only of their commitment, but of Jennifer's desirability -- not sexual but marital. OF COURSE he proposed! Who wouldn't want to marry Jennifer Aniston?
I'm not sure if I buy that interpretation of their intentions. What's more interesting to me is the children question. Last week, Helen Mirren spoke with The Telegraph about her decision to not have kids. Mirren has always been candid about why she chose to forgo parenthood. It's a choice she has defended gracefully and she is one of the only women in Hollywood who has been totally unapologetic about not fulfilling her "biological duty" as a female. Others, even if they really don't have interest in becoming parents, bury their truths in vague language, full of excuses, afraid of the backlash that would result from making the declaration: I just don't want kids.
Mirren's honesty is great and I love her for it. But she's also at an age when, frankly, that's no longer an option anymore. For the hardcore breeder crusaders then, she's not really a target. And, therefore, perhaps not as effective an advocate for those in the same position. Jennifer Aniston would be a target. Also the perfect advocate on age and profile and platform. But would she ever have the balls?
Click here for the Helen Mirren article. Really good read.
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Director-General in Pakistan to launch Malala Fund for girls right to education
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Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, will pay an official visit to Pakistan on 6 and 7 February, where she will highlight the importance of girls education, youth civic engagement, heritage protection and scientific cooperation.
During the visit, Mrs Bokova will participate in a national forum on girls education with the Minister of Education and sign a funds-in-trust agreement for the Malala Fund.
She will exchange with students at the National University for Science and Technology, and visit the Pakistan Meteorological Department with which UNESCO cooperates on strengthening flood warning and management capacity. Mrs Bokova will meet the highest authorities in the country and visit the Taxila World Heritage site.


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Griffith Faces Off with School Board Over Student Issues
NEWPORT, VT - During the public comment period at Tuesday's North Country High School Board meeting, recently-elected member Maggie Griffith spoke to the board as a public citizen about discipline issues that had been brought to her attention. Griffith read a statement about her love for the school, which opened in 1967, but expressed concern that over the past few years there is a lack of discipline on the part of the administration handling student issues."I came before the school board three times last year," she stated. "But there was no discussion about the problems that I raised." As a result, Griffith said, she ran for the school board - and won by a sizable margin. Once elected, Griffith has received cards and phone calls from parents telling their stories about the school. Griffith was a former administrator at North Country."Parents expressed concern over unacceptable behavior on school buses," Griffith observed. She tried to meet with bus drivers to see if they are reporting all incidents on their buses, "I didn't want to hear complaints, only to get information about behavior issues," she added.Griffith said she approached Principal Bill Rivard to get information about behavior incidences reported by the bus drivers, but he said he would refer complaints to a committee for action. Griffith then approached Superintendent Robert Kern who deferred the issue back to Rivard. Board Chairperson Rose Mary Mayhew advised Griffith that discipline issues can't be discussed in open session but she could submit specific questions to Rivard so he could provide answers at a school board meeting.Griffith then provided a list including questions about dress codes, cutting classes, use of vile language, students leaving campus during school hours, lack of an administrative presence outside when the buses are dropping off and picking up students, and students smoking.Board member Denis Beloin objected to Griffith's presentation and stated that he has a problem with board members micro-managing the administration over discipline issues. "It's their job," he emphasized.Member Rick Geisel agreed with Beloin, noting the administration can answer issues about the process and how it is handled by board and various committees. But he disagreed with the idea of addressing multiple, specific incidents.However, member Richard Cartee spoke in defense of Griffith. "It's not micro-managing if members of the public come to me. I should be allowed to raise it at the board meetings."Beloin fired back. "The problem is Maggie (Griffith) is going out and seeking problems.... As an administrator, you (Griffith) couldn't address every issue." He admonished her, "We can focus on specific issues, but don't go looking for trouble."Vice Chair Peter Moskovites told Griffith the issue goes to the appropriate committee for review. "That's the process." And he pointed out that she didn't have to come before her fellow board members as a citizen. "You are a board member."Griffith disagreed stating that if she came as a board member, "You (the board) would have shot me down. We wouldn't have this discussion."The discussion concluded when Superintendent Robert Kerr insisted that some of the comments by Griffith about Principal Rivard were not appropriate for public disclosure, as they constituted personnel issues and should be dealt with in executive session if necessary.


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Adam's Angel
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A boy's courage, a wavering angel and the mystery of eternity... There's nothing more precious than the dreams of children, except perhaps those of a child facing death before his time. As Adam battles an illness that shakes the whole world with fear, are they dreams he is experiencing or something else? Adam's Angel is a tantalising glimpse into another world, through the eyes of a small boy and a child's angel. But more compelling than angels wings and boyhood adventures is the encounter with the Creator of them all. A fictionalised account of real people and real events, Adam's Angel will capture the hearts of children and adults alike.
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The Top Reasons For Divorce And How To Avoid Them
Nowadays one can find free divorce records, especially records that date far back. If you are looking for records that date back as far as the early 1900's you will be able to obtain these records on websites such as Ancestry.com and RootsWeb.com. However, this can be a challenging task as divorce was not a common factor way back then.
In addition there many libraries that have local history rooms and vital records are kept their dating back centuries. One can also obtain such documents and records at your local county or state government building. If you are seeking any recent records then you can obtain these for no cost online or at your local county office.
Divorce records are needed for various reasons. If you are getting married once again, you will need your previous divorce paper before you will be issued with a marriage license. These particular records are on public display and are available to whoever needs a record. Some records can be obtained free and other need to be paid for. The cost will depend on which state you reside in and which state you want a record from.
For example the state of California charges $13 and New York City $10, and each state has its own cost for copies of public records. One of the most helpful resources when looking for vital records is the internet. One can go directly to the National Center for Health Statistics and obtain any information you require such as death and birth certificates, to marriage certificates and divorce documents from any state.
There are hundreds of other helpful websites such as Akiba.com and SearchSystems.com as well as many others. These sites can help you obtain the documentation you need easily and efficiently. Yes they will charge a small fee and may be slightly more than the vital records department. However, it is worth it in the long run. If all the above fail you can then get a private investigator to do a search for you, as they have access to divorce records that are not available. This option is rather costly. This process is guaranteed success or no payment.
Most divorce records are not confidential material making it legal to obtain a copy as well as do some research on this type of document. All you need is a computer and internet access and you can find the information you are looking for, although not 100% guaranteed.
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An easy to follow rooting guide for T700ZSU1ANL1 Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware that running on Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 SM-T700 is now available at PrimeHowTo. You probably already installed ZSU1ANL1 Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware that rolled out recently by Samsung. If don't then update it using this tutorial: T700ZSU1ANL1 Android 4.4.2 KitKat Official Firmware Download Galaxy Tab S 8.4 SM-T700 [How To]. Once you flash or install official firmware, your existing root access will be void. You must root it again, just like any other fresh Galaxy Tab S 8.4 T700. The process is very much easy. All you have to do, flash a small zip file using Odin utility. Read through this guide to learn step-by-step procedure to root Galaxy Tab S 8.4 T700 powered by T700ZSU1ANL1 Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware.
A rooted device offer you capability to completely utilize the hardware resource as well as eliminate any limitation that comes with stock or official firmware. In sort you can use your device the way you want. Once rooted, you can access system files, can overclock/underclock CPU and GPU, can use various MOD as well as those apps that ask root access. Please note, once you root your device, your manufacturer warranty will be void. You can always regain it by following proper unroot process (for example, flash official firmware and then use triangle away). You can learn more about benefits of rooting here: Benefits of Rooting Android Devices.
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Before moving towards rooting of T700ZSU1ANL1 Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware, we have to go through some pre-requisites.
Warning: This tutorial is only for Galaxy Tab S 8.4 SM-T700. Don't try this guide on any other Android device. Also, we (PrimeHowTo) are not responsible for any damage caused due to the instruction given in this page. Try this at your own risk. However, it is very unlikely that your device will be damaged if you follow all the instructions as it is which are mentioned in procedure.
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Though root method mentioned below don't erase internal memory data but we recommend to back up your data first before proceeding to avoid any accidental data lose.
1. It's advisable to backup your data prior flashing. I recommend app Helium for this purpose, however you can use any other preferred backup app. [General Guide]
2. Make sure your device have enough battery power (at least 50% battery power) to avoid any accidental brick. You can install an app like Battery Notifier BT Free on your Android device to check it easily.
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- Download Odin v3.09 and root file for T700ZSU1ANL1.
- Extract CF-Auto-Root zip file that you downloaded earlier from above link, you will get a .tar.md5 file.
- Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.09.exe along with few other files.
- Power off your Android device. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
- Now, put the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 SM-T700 in Download Mode by pressing and holding down the Home & Volume Down button together while pressing the Power button. A warning screen will come up; press Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
- Now run Odin3 v3.09.exe (see Step 3) as an Administrator because Admin privileges is required to complete the process smoothly (only applicable Windows Vista and higher).
- When all done, connect your device to your PC using USB cable. You will see an "Added!!" massage in Odin's message box. Try other USB port, preferably USB port located in back in your desktop PC if you don't see the Added massage. In case, the solution don't work then re-install USB driver. If you successfully see the "Added!!" message in Odin then you are ready to go in next step. You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.
- Click the AP Button, and select that CF-Auto-Root-klimtwifi-klimtwifixx-smt700.tar.md5 file that you get in Step 2. If you using an earlier version of Odin then add the file to PDA button.
- In Odin window, make sure only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected (default set up).
- Double check everything that we mentioned in Step 8 & Step 9 above. Now, once satisfied hit the START button to begin the flashing process.
- Once flashing completed, your Galaxy Tab S 8.4 SM-T700 will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer. In case, you want to flash another file via Odin then hit Reset button.
Congrats! You just rooted T700ZSU1ANL1 Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware that running on Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 SM-T700. You can check your success by installing an app called "Root Checker" which is available for free from Google PLAY store. You can find some best root apps here: Best Apps For Rooted Android Devices (Android Phones & Tablets). Fix any root issue: Connect your device to internet then update SueperSU app binary. After that, open SueperSU again and turn off KNOX notification from there.


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You don't have to be Warren Buffett to raise a financially savvy kid. You don't even have to be good at math. The key? Establishing a conversation about dollars and cents -- and keeping it going as your child grows. Parenting and the National PTA team up to get you started.
"Do you mean a bank could steal their house?"
Of all the unsettling questions I thought my girls might ask as they grew up, the definition of bankruptcy and foreclosure was not one I anticipated. But one night last spring, as my husband and I were gossiping at the dinner table about the toll the economy had taken on our small town, my 10-year-old piped up with her query. Suddenly, I was explaining the basics of overspending and loans, getting a clear picture of how little my fourth-grader understood about either, and realizing how uncomfortable and unprepared I felt tackling the subject with her.
My unease, it turns out, is absolutely typical. Studies show that most parents feel the same way talking to kids about money. Unsure of their own financial skills, wary of playground blabbing, or having been taught that dollar talk is unseemly, many assume the schools will teach their kids what they need to know. Problem is, fewer than half of the states in the country require schools to provide any kind of instruction in personal finance at all. And in fact, experts say, teaching kids about money has to be a joint effort -- with the heaviest lifting coming from the home front.
"Schools can teach our kids about how to calculate compound interest and how to do the math required in their finances," says Neale Godfrey, the best-selling author of many books on financial management, including Money Doesn't Grow on Trees. "But, ultimately, how you manage your money is a values question. Only parents can -- and really should -- teach that."
The good news? You can begin a dual strategy of both showing and telling your child about budgeting, saving, and earning the moment he's old enough to understand that money is traded for things -- a realization that is well entrenched by kindergarten. From the list below, pick the strategies and activities that workbest for your family. They're listed roughly in order of age group, from those for the very young to older kids, but many can be adjusted up or down.
Gab About Gotta-Have's: Advertisements -- on billboards, in magazines, or on television -- offer an easy avenue to discussing the most basic (and yet amazingly tricky) financial concept, one that's at the heart of any budget: Do you need something or do you want it? As your child begins to understand this distinction, around kindergarten age, use family time to discuss and even list the things you all want versus what you need. Including parents in this exercise makes it especially powerful. This is a great opportunity to gain an understanding of your kid's values and preferences. And because it's at the heart of financial literacy (and, some would say, our current economic crisis), the discussion should continue on through her teens.
Explain the Great Divide: "Ordinarily, kids see parents do only one thing with money, and that's spend it," says Godfrey. "They don't see us budget, pay bills, save, give it to charity, or earn it." To start introducing those concepts, try this activity: Get a handful of nickels, dimes, and quarters, and attach a sticker to each coin that shows where that part of the dollar goes in your family budget. A quarter might be labeled "Taxes," another quarter "Housing"; a dime might be what you spend on vacations, and another dime might go to savings. When he begins to understand that this is where a bit of every dollar goes, he'll have a better understanding of how much money is left for impulse purchases like those overpriced Mylar balloons floating above the checkout line.
Cruise for Bargains: Once your child is old enough to comprehend addition and subtraction, occasionally turn a trip to the grocery store into a scavenger hunt. Give her a short list of items that could total around S25. Beside each item, list a reasonable nonsale price -- say, S3 for a gallon of milk. As you shop together, challenge her to find each item under the specified dollar amount. The extra incentive here: She gets to keep the money she saves -- but has to put back treats if she goes over. To add another layer to this activity, go ahead and buy two differently priced brands of the same item and do a blind taste test. Is one really better than the other? If so, is the difference in quality worth the cost?
National PTA president Chuck Saylors put this idea into action with his own family: "When my son Tyler went into the ocean with his iPod in his pocket, we told him he was responsible for replacing it. So he saved his allowance -- and decided to go generic. After he bought it, he said, 'Dad, this one works just as well!'"
Price the Urge to Splurge: The price of a bag of popcorn at the movies is many times what you'd pay if you popped at home, and the ice cream cone from that cute roadside stand is easily twice that of the home-scooped variety. You pay the higher amount, of course, because you want it right now. Try this exercise in delayed gratification: Next time your child begs for a cone while you're out, offer to pay him SI if he instead has a scoop at home, and explain that he'll be pocketing the savings. It's a true-consequences approach to teaching your child the cost of impulse buying. And if he still decides to go for the treat, take it in stride. He'll be doing what we all do occasionally -- indulging an impulse.
Develop an Interest in Interest: At about second grade, you can show your child how interest can accrue in her favor by adding three pennies to her piggy bank weekly for every dollar she has saved. And if she asks to borrow money, go ahead and lend it -- taking away seven cents each week for every dollar borrowed. No back-of-the-envelope lesson will ever be as vivid as watching that money stream out. (Make sure, of course, she has a way of paying you back; otherwise, the whole exercise will only lead to frustration.)
Follow the Money: Kids of all ages will find turning off the lights in the house a lot more rewarding when the money they save could be their own. Choose a regular monthly bill, such as electric, phone, or water, and read it together. Then discuss how the family might reduce it, and offer an incentive: If these efforts bear fruit, the money saved can go toward a special treat. Choosing just one bill and tracking savings for several months teaches your kids about bill paying and the rewards of saving. Another bonus: It just might inspire you to do a little competitive economizing, too.
Play the Game of Life: Yes, the actual game, which is geared to kids 8 and up. Although critics of this classic decry its "player with the most money wins" ethos, pulling out the board will inspire a natural conversation about taxes (the game regularly requires you to pay half your paycheck), interest, insurance, career choice, the stock market, and the financial impact of simple bad or good luck. Several years ago, Milton Bradley released a new version that uses credit cards instead of money and allows players to choose nontraditional work and life paths. Both versions will give you plenty to talk about.
Make A Mini-Budget: Many family money talks quickly devolve into power struggles, especially with older kids. Your child wants this or that name-brand item; you think it's a waste. You believe he doesn't understand the value of a dollar; he feels you don't understand his life. Kim Speek, a mother of two in Boulder, CO, found herself avoiding shopping with her 12-year-old daughter -- until she gave the tween a quarterly clothing budget. Arguments ceased as soon as her daughter was able to make the decisions and feel their impact herself. Most surprising to Speek: "Now that it's her money, she often happily chooses the less-expensive items." This tactic can work whenever specific items make shopping miserable, whether the budget is for snack food, music, or toys.
Make a Mega-Budget: Because a vacation makes clear all the invisible costs of life at home (food, housing, transportation, entertainment, etc.), it offers a particularly well-rounded experiment in budgeting. Silverthorne, CO, mom Carrie Brown-Wolf and her husband, Dan, included their three kids in the years-long process of planning -- and saving for -- a six-weektrip to Europe and Africa. "They were part of the decision to skip ayear of camp and our springbeach trip," says Brown-Wolf. Once on the road, the kids -- by then in their tweens and early teens -- decided to cut lodging costs by sharing a room throughout the trip. Where they could, they saved on food by eatingbig free hotel breakfasts and lighter lunches. Brown-Wolf was especially pleased when the kids applied sound logic to allocating their entertainment budget in England -- a choice that boiled down to amusement-park rides versus a play. "I heard them say that, in America, they could do the rides, but they couldn't see a play in the Royal Theatre."
Barbara Rowley attempts to teach (and practice) financial-literacy skills with her two daughters, 10 and 14, in their hometown of Big Sky, MT.


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text: Lux, Jim (337C) wrote: > > > On 10/3/09 1:48 PM, "Tomislav Maric" <tomislav.maric at gmx.com> wrote: > >> First of all: thank you very much for the advice, Skylar. :) >> >> So, all I need to do is to create the same partitions on three disks and >> set up a RAID 5 on /home since I'll be doing CFD simulations (long >> sequential writes) and use RAID 1 for other (system) partitions, to >> account for recovery of the system in case of disk failure because log >> writes are sequential and small in volume. I was reading about RAID 0, >> but I'm not sure how safe is to use it for storing computed data and how >> much speed would I get compared to RAID 5. >> >> Sorry for the totally newbish questions. >> > > So why are you using RAID at all on a home cluster, other than to gain > experience with using/configuring/managing RAID? I would think that a > decent batch backup scheme might actually be more cost effective. That is, > if you stop your job every hour and mirror it, at most you lose an hour of > computing time, which is presumably cheap compared to extra disk drives. > For that matter, if you're doing software raid, the reduced performance from > doing the raid might be even a bigger effect than the potential loss of an > hour or two. > I'm using RAID because I want to learn it and I'm learning it because this small cluster has a chance of scaling if I do the job right and the machine manages to serve it's purpose. :) Besides that, I'm running CFD simulations, and I would like to run decent ones. Every motherboard can hold 16GBs of RAM so I've figured that using RAID for parallelized writing of the data would enhance the speed of the max sized runs on the machine. Thanks, Tomislav


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The four goals scored by the Lady Bisons are the most they have scored in the history of the program in an Atlantic Sun game. It was the most goals scored by a Lady Bisons team since they won 6-0 on the road at Arkansas-Pine Bluff Sept. 3, 2006.
It also marks the first time the Lady Bisons have won an A-Sun game by more than one goal. It was the first time the Lady Bisons have won any game by more than one goal during coach Jon Ireland's three seasons with the team.
Kate Spellman scored two first half goals to help spark the Lady Bisons. Spellman, a junior forward, is the first Lady Bisons player to score multiple goals in a game this season. She scored her first goal at 15:15 and her second at 17:25.
"Kate creates so much for everyone else," said Ireland. "She is so good at setting other people up. For her to get those goals was big.
"In the past we may have needed Kate more to set people up. With the team we have now we need her to do a lot. We ask her to set other people up, but to also finish her chances."
Also scoring for the Lady Bisons were midfielder Meghan McGuire, who scored at 21:20 of the first half, and forward Andie Thornton, who added the final goal at the 83:43 mark of the second half.
"I'm proud of our players for finally stepping up and finishing plays," said Ireland. "This was not our best game of the year by any means. There was some sloppy play here and there, but overall I am proud of our players. There is a lot of parity in this conference, but we took a step in the right direction."
The Lady Bisons held a 31-7 edge in shots and a 17-4 margin in shots on goal. Spellman had a game-high seven shots and five shots on goal.
Freshman Ally Marler went the distance for the Lady Bisons in goal. She made three saves.
It was not an easy win for the Lady Bisons. The game started out exactly as Ireland feared it might with Upstate's Athena Lopez scoring 55 seconds into the game.
"It is just a lack of focus for whatever reason," said Ireland. "Our players warm up well. They get themselves hyped up. They are ready to go, but when the game begins they lose focus.
"We have to get that fixed. Because when we play other teams in the conference we won't be able to come back after giving them an early lead."
It was the first Atlantic Sun win for the Lady Bisons this season. They are 3-8-0 overall and 1-2-0 in the conference. USC Upstate has not won a game this season. They are 0-12-0 overall, 0-3-0 in the A-Sun.
"It is always good to get a conference win, but it was great to be able to come back and jump on them and get the lead," said Ireland. "The disappointing part is that there were still a lot of missed opportunities."
The Lady Bisons are back at home Sunday at 1 for an A-Sun game with ETSU. The game can be seen on ASUN TV.


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UVRF Sculling Equipment Policy
** Certification for use at home and away
I. General Discussion
II. Club Singles and Doubles
III. Racing Singles
IV. Racing Doubles
V. Racing Quads
VI. Quad and Double Race Reservation Policy
I. General Discussion
Approved use of the UVRF racing sculling equipment for unsupervised rows on our home stretch of river and on away race courses follows a progression of certifications. To advance from the club ("recreational") singles and doubles to the racing doubles and quads requires many rowed miles of experience with a record of responsible navigation, compliance with club policies, commitment to the club as demonstrated by volunteer activity, and demonstrated care for the equipment.
Certification is required for two very important reasons: safety and safety. UVRF policies reflect our club's concern for the safety of our members and of those who row with them or near them. We also need to keep our equipment safe and in good condition; we collectively own expensive gear that club members have worked hard to fundraise and pay for.
Scullers may gain experience to advance to the next level by rowing in recreational singles and doubles, and by rowing in the racing doubles and quads with certified bow or "toes", with qualified "Instructor" scullers, and by rowing while accompanied by a coach in a launch.
There is a higher threshold of experience required for taking the racing doubles and quads to an away course. Even away courses require differing skill levels; racing a buoyed 1000m US Rowing Regatta course is easy in comparison to the highest difficulty course, the Head of the Charles. It takes many miles of experience in singles and doubles, and experience steering in race conditions to prepare for toeing a quad on an away course. Scullers accumulate mileage and gain experience under race conditions in our programs, in private lessons, in weekly club scrimmages, at regattas, and by investing hours of practice and racing on their own in the "club" singles and doubles or in privately owned shells.
All scullers are required to be familiar with UVRF Sculling policies, and it is strongly recommended that single scullers and bow seats of any unsupervised boats wear "high visibility" clothing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any advancement may be made at the discretion of the UVRF President in consultation with the Sculling Steward or the Executive Committee.
II. Club Singles and Doubles
NOTE: Unsupervised row means rowing not in the presence of a dock monitor, a qualified club member or a coach.
Club Recreational 1x (Zephyr, Mass Aero, Maas 24) and Club 2x (Blue Bayou (blue Hudson), Blew By Who (red Hudson))
– Base certification for unsupervised sculling
1. Pass Captain's Test (administered in Sweep to Scull (S2S), Learn to Scull (L2S), Junior Sculling programs, or by an Instructor Level sculler) in a club single
2. PLEASE NOTE: The Zephry, Aeros and Maas 24s must be carried by two people so you must either row during hours when a dock monitor is present or with a buddy.
III. Racing Singles
Racing 1x (Peinert 25 and 26)
Pass Captain's Test and demonstrate the following in a racing single:
1. remove/replace boat in rack, carry boat, put boat in/out of water unassisted. Club members who cannot carry the boat unassisted can still pass the Captain's test and use the racing singles, but will be limited to rowing during hours when a dock monitor is present or with a buddy to assist them in carrying the boat.
2. turn competently in both directions
3. emergency stop from at least 20SPM at full pressure without flipping
4. land bow first and land stern first
5. launch mid-dock without assistance
IV. Racing Doubles
Any member may row in a racing 2x with a racing certified bow seat or accompanied by a coach.
Racing 2x BOW at home
1. Qualified to row a racing single.
2. >100 miles of cumulative experience in bow of a club double, supervised racing double, or in a racing single (about 16 rows to Chieftain)
3. Evaluation of skills in bow by an Instructor Level Sculler (Level A or B)
Racing 2x BOW away
1. Qualified to bow a racing double at home.
2. >200 miles of cumulative experience in bow of a double or in a racing single
3. Participation in a minimum of 2 club scrimmages in bow of a double (racing or club).
4. Evaluation of skills in bow by an Instructor Level Sculler (Level A or B)
Rowers who are qualified to bow a racing double in an away race and have participated in at least one club race scrimmage as bow of a double may begin to earn qualifications to toe a quad (4x) under supervised conditions described in the next section.
V. Racing Quads
Quads are fast boats rowed without a cox, and special attention must be paid to safety concerns. A quad must always be accompanied by an approved coach or Level C, B or A Sculler during the entire row. The quad may be launched from the sculling dock, or from the Dartmouth dock during the hours contracted for coached programs and during UVRF special events (e.g. the Prouty or the UVRF Summer Picnic).
Supervised Rowing in Quads:
Any member may row in a quad if they are accompanied by a Coach or a Level C, B or A Sculler. UVRF members may learn to steer/"toe" a quad at the discretion of, and only if accompanied by, a Coach or a level B or A sculler either in a launch or in the boat.
Unsupervised Rowing in Quads:
Upon recommendation by the appropriate Coach and/or Level B or Level A Sculler and approval by the President or his or her designee, proficient steerers who have Racing 2x Bow Away certification may be approved to take out a quad unsupervised at the following levels. It is strongly recommended that the person in the bow seat of an unsupervised quad wear "high visibility" clothing.
Level C: Unsupervised 4x Toe - Home River:
After sufficient practice steering, and with the recommendation of two or more Level B and/or Level A scullers, a member may request Level C certification. This allows the member to toe the quads on our home river without outside or onboard supervision.
Level B: Unsupervised 4x Toe - Home River Instructor
After sufficient practice at Level C, and with the recommendation of two or more Level B and/or Level A scullers, a member may request Level B certification as an instructor. At Level B members can teach others to steer and can make recommendations for qualification to a Level C or B Sculler.
Level A: Unsupervised 4x Toe - Home and Away River Instructor
A member may request this Level after further experience and upon recommendation of two or more Level A Scullers. This level is required to steer/toe the boat anywhere other than Hanover. At Level A members can teach others to steer and can make recommendations for qualification to a Level C, B or A Sculler.
Supervision by a Coach:
When a quad is supervised by a coach, the coach must be in a position to closely monitor the quad's course and proximity to other water craft at all times, and enforce immediate correction if the boat presents a hazard to others on the water. The launch must carry standard safety equipment including life jackets (Kippy kits). The coach is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the row, including the carry to and from the dock. Rowers are responsible for any fee the coach may charge. Current UVRF coaches, Dartmouth, HHS or LHS coaches may coach the quad. Any coaches not employed during the calendar year by the aforementioned programs must be approved by the President or his or her designee.
Restrictions on weather conditions:
All UVRF sculling safety guidelines apply to the quad, with the following exceptions:
1) Regardless of the qualifications of the rowers, the quad may not be rowed in low visibility situations without an accompanying launch as outlined above. Low visibility situations include fog where the Vermont shore is not clearly visible from the sculling dock, and before sunrise, or after sunset, as defined in the UVRF sculling safety guidelines:
2) If accompanied by a launch carrying proper safety equipment (life jackets, ladder), rowers in the quad are exempt from the life jacket requirement under cold water rules.
Reservation Process:
Reservation requests on the racing boats calendar should include the name of the Level C, B or A Sculler or the coach.
Log Book Process:
The name of the Level C, B or A Sculler or the coach should go in the name column. Each sculler and their seat number should be recorded in the comment column of the log sheet.
VI. Quad and Double Race Reservation Policy
UVRF members who wish to race a double or quad at a regatta must:
1) have a qualified Away racing bow or toe
2) submit their request using the racing boat reservation calendar
3) assume liability for the insurance deductible if the boat is not traveling on a UVRF trailer.
Lineups with more UVRF members have priority over those with fewer. If double or quad reservations of equal priority have conflicting race times or venues then rowers should try to work out a solution amongst themselves. If they cannot resolve the conflict they may appeal to the UVRF President to arbitrate a solution in consultation with the Sculling Steward.
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Happy Thanksgiving everybody. I love any holiday that centers around food, and in America, that is every holiday. Unfortunately, traditional American Thanksgiving fare is not vegan. And while you can easily veganize most sides by omitting butter, it's a bit harder with the main dish…Poor turkeys. So what's a hungry vegan to do? Well you could go out and get a Tofurkey, but I refuse to eat anything with such a nonsensical name. Plus, they are full of processed crap and come out of the frozen food section. No thanks! Here is what I am making for Thanksgiving.
Almond Crusted Tofu
Time: 45 minutes|Serves: four
You will need:
1 pound of tofu, drained and pressed
oil for cooking
For "crust":
½ cup raw almonds
1/4 tsp sea salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
1 ½ tbs corn starch
2 tbs nutritional yeast
For marinade:
3 tbs maple syrup
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tbs oregano
1 ½ tbs basil
pinch of black pepper
Step one:
Mix all marinade ingredients. I like to shake it up in a jar, preferably in sync with some really awesome music while dancing around the kitchen. Cut tofu into thick triangles. Marinate triangles for at least 20 minutes.
Step two:
Place all crust ingredients in a food processor or high powered blender and pulse until they resemble a course almond meal. I like to leave a few large almond chunks for texture. Pour mixture into pan or shallow bowl.
Step three:
Remove tofu wedges from marinade. Coat each wedge in almond mixture.
Step four:
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add enough oil to thoroughly coat the bottom of the pan. Add tofu triangles and cook for two minutes—do not move your triangles, for this will interrupt their frying process! After two minutes, flip and cook for two more minutes. Remove to plate.
For best results, eat immediately. If you cannot eat them immediately because, say, you're bringing them over to your boyfriend's mom's house to eat for Thanksgiving, don't worry! They can be reheated in the oven at 350 for 15 minutes. Yum! Okay now tell me what you're eating tomorrow!


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Rodriquez birth
Antonio A. Rodriquez (Trayce) III, son of Tony and Brandi Rodriquez of Big Spring, was born Jan. 2, 2012, at Westwood Hospital in Midland, Texas. He weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces and measured 19 3/4 inches long. His maternal grandparents are Debra Borchardt and the late John C. Borchardt of Big Spring, Texas. His paternal grandparents are Tony and Isabel Rodriquez. Trayce was welcomed home by his siblings, Kylee Borchardt and Kynlee Fontana.