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How do I learn Python if I'm new to programming?
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- http://docs.python.org/tut/tut.html
- http://www.diveintopython.org/
- http://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide/Programmers
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Which version should I use, the 0.95.1 release or the Subversion checkout?
The 0.95.1 release is the most well-tested. That said, many people run sites based on a Subversion checkout happily. If you do use a Subversion checkout, note that you don't need to run
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How do I extend a model? I want to subclass django.contrib.auth.models.User.
You can't do this at the moment, but model subclassing is being worked on. Also, see here. http://www.b-list.org/weblog/2007/02/20/about-model-subclassing
If I change my model, will
manage.py syncdb update my database table?
No, you'll need to manually change your database table. If you use
manage.py sqlall on your app to produce a SQL file before editing your models, you can run it again afterwards and use the difference between the two to see what you need to change in the database.
What should I use for development -- the built-in server, mod_python, FastCGI?
It's generally easiest to use the built-in development server, since it automatically reloads your Python source files when it detects changes. (Some prefer to replicate the production environment as closely as possible, meaning that if their deployed project uses mod_python then their development server does as well.)
What's the difference between
null=True and
blank=True in models?
null=True means that the database will accept a
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blank=True means that Django's validation system won't complain about a missing value. If you use
blank=True but not
null=True you will need to have your code fill in a value before storage in the database -- specifying a default on a field, or putting something in the model's
save method to generate a value are two good ways to handle this, and can be extremely useful when you want to calculate one field's value based on others.
I think Ajax is awesome! How do I do Ajax with Django?
Choose your favorite excellent Javascript library and go to it. Django provides serializers to JSON and XML, which you can read about in the documentation: http://www.djangoproject.com/documentation/serialization/
Also see this helpful article from James Bennett (with bonus anti-Javascript-helpers rant!): http://www.b-list.org/weblog/2006/07/02/django-and-ajax
What database should I use?
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The admin is working, but it can't find the Javascript and CSS and image files.
You're running the development server, right? Read this: http://www.djangoproject.com/documentation/static_files/
I'm trying to install Django on Windows and something is weird.
Have you looked here? http://code.djangoproject.com/wiki/WindowsInstall
What editor is best for Django?
Vim. No, wait, Emacs. A lot of people seem to like TextMate, too.
Is Django better than Ruby on Rails, Pylons, Turbogears, Zope, or chunky bacon?
Yes. It depends what you need and who you ask. ;)
When will the next release be out? -or- When will X branch be done?
When it's ready. Stop asking ;)


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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: R.U.M, An Unwise MoveSaphire Carrington - Sunday, January 14th, 2018 at 11:16 AM
Dear Editor,
Carnival is an important part of our society and I for one L?VE the Celebration- I find it quite liberating – what concerns me is when organizers of carnival attempts to transform the celebration and carnival becomes corrupt in its meaning. We Dominicans need to think long and hard as to what we tolerate as a people.
Listen, I recognize that everyone is free to express themselves, creating the opportunity for perspectives to freely roam. The organizers of this band was I'd assume trying to make light of a heavy situation in Dominica, and they thought it be creative with the Acronym RUM- meaning Ruthless and Undefeated by Maria. On one hand, some are not bothered by it; on the other hand, other people are somewhat offended and others are disgusted by it and rightly so.
As an organizer of any event, it's really important to listen to the people. The key characteristic is empathy. We are increasingly encountering shocked reactions by the people at the theme, the section names, at the flagrant display of fleshiness by the costumes, at this time the high costs of costumes, and some have even raised the issue of the character of women who model these costumes. The organizers are apparently being dismissive and need to recognize that the reality is that these "haha's" to some, is particularly offensive to other people. Such who may be offended tend to fall into professional categories like teachers, media representatives, religious leaders, parents, and all kinds of other people.
The wife of the prime minister should consider changing the name and to be quite frank in my opinion, should not even have had a band especially at such a high price per costume that is not serving as a fundraiser and a great majority of the residents cannot afford at this time. Additionally, it is obviously beyond offensive due to the real harm that may result. The display and expression of language in music and art form can be appreciated by some, and at the same time others may have a different outlook. This may be especially so when social morals weigh heavily on the types of apparel donned and suggestive motives at national activities. If the organizers and Mrs. Skerrit, really cared about the plight of the people of Dominica, they would quickly amend course, as the theme is making a significantly large portion of the population feel unjustly offended. If the wife of the prime minister can wrap this basic concept around her head – that there are people impacted by those words, changing the name would be a no brainer- but then again, it would require an individual to have a heart, a brain and to be reasonable to do so.
The one thing we can agree on is that everyone is entitled to his or her opinion. Thus, Mrs. Skerrit certainly, or anyone as a matter of fact, has the choice to name their band, conduct their businesses, etc, in whatever way they may choose- it's their prerogative. What everyone must equally understand is that no one, none of us are free from the consequences of the choices we made and continue to make.
Carnival is not meant to depict women as sex objects, nor in a degrading or offensive manner- and that is precisely what the wife of the Prime Minister insists on doing – Melissa Skerrit has the power to shape the image and status of women in our society, instead, she chooses to do the complete opposite. Just look at the shocked expressions on the faces of the audience in disbelief as the costumed women walked the "runway" in the middle of streets of Roseau! Is that the images we want to impress upon our children as their future selves? Is that what we want our little boys and little girls to grow up thinking of women as just "eye candy"? Thanks Madame Prime Minister, you've certainly created a lasting impression on the minds of our children, unfortunately. Bravo, NOT, for supporting the stereotypes of women- there is a saying that one's priorities speaks to ones character -you are who you are and it shows over and over again!
To conclude, as a respectable woman, as a mother, I strongly discourage the use of such terms, such language especially from the Dominica Prime Ministers Wife Band- in my opinion it is in poor taste and sends the wrong message to the people of Dominica and the global community- it was a rather unwise move.
Patriotically Yours
Sapphire Carrington
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This is a very hot topic. While I understand where everyone is coming from. As a member of the band, I can tell you sometimes it's a good way to just release stress. You need to understand everyone has their way of getting rid of stress.
One and only while I agree with you on some points calling someone a hypocrite is a tad excessive. For the Dominicans that find it offensive and gross, you can walk away and turn head, but trying to control something because of moral values is wrong.
Have a blessed day
lol. most, if not all countries i know, the head of states have wives/spouses who hold high offices. educated, multiple degrees, lawyers, doctors, role models to all, etc. here in dominica we have the head of state's wife (first lady), organising carnival bands and having our young ladies parade themselves basically naked in the streets. until this years launch, all band organisers i know held theirs at closed venues, so only folks legible to participate in these bands wld attend. this year the pm's wife find the little children need front row seats to that kind of exposure. so lets do it big afternnoon in the middle of roseau. kudos to u frst lady.
lets not forget the very 'convenient name' R U M. segments..tarpauline, rashan, curfew. yeaaa, because my whole home leaking cuz tarpauline roof tear not enuf. ohhhh, because im still eating rashan since ive lost my job cuz of maria. ok frst lady. how very sensitive of u. but i still have life right? lol. i swear allu pple giving…
All the energy used to jump up in the streets would be better used to clean up all the debris throughout the island and for re-building. Debris is being piled up with no viable plan for proper disposal such as the re-cycling of the material that can be re-cycled such as plastic, tin and cardboard. The Prime Minister should designate a clean up week and have everything taken to one designated location for proper collection. He should use the monies from the CBI programmed and the donations to pay the young people of the island to do that, that would give them gainful employment and these monies would flow back into the local economy. Leadership is what it is all about.
You all complain to much, the PM went on tv begging for help…broke down as strong as he is…he got money for Dominica, some of the money I guess was used to finance carnival (as I heard) , guess what? The money will be made back. Ppl want to enjoy themselves, let it go….you complain because the band costumes are half naked, you complain the half the country has no power even though we got it hard by a hurricane you all want power in months time, if the PM had cancel carnival you WOULD complain that the PM is stupid for canceling carnival, PeOple from USA and Canada set charities and groups to help you and send down food and guess what? I know certain were still complaining! You all complain way too much for everything…anyways I need to move on to my next post, sapphire and her silly post has taken enough of my time. But I will say this. You throw moral values out there, you throw bible verses out there, say what you want.
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Yes those costumes have no place on our streets…we need to all band together make this stop. While we are at it, let's also
Blast the TV companies for showing movies with adult scenes…nudity on tv is wrong and it goes against our religious beliefs
And morals!!! If they refused let's all cancel our cable tv because what we see in tv is wrong….which one of you will cancel your tv to avoid seeing sexy half naked women?
Which one of you will stop watch ugly body parts on tv as someone yet in one of the posts?
Which one of you will use religion and moral values as a weapon to block your action, comedy romance and drama movies because they contain nudity and 1 or 2 sex scenes?? I can guarantee NOT ONE OF YOU WILL. But by all means it happens on our streets and we blast the organizer…All of you are hypocrites!
Oh I almost forgot, you might as well cancel the internet, kids can look up anything and delete the history and you won't know.
i thought long and hard about it. I honestly believe the PMs wife never thought that her actions would be so distasteful for some. those of us who don't like the costumes should forgive her . she is just human. However, we should applaud sapphire for recognizing that this was a bad move after the devastation and the names are not fitting. In this country, it appears that there are two perfect people in D.A Mr . skerrit and his wife. They are not perfect and they make mistakes and people have every right to say that.
to the women who wish to flaunt their mans bodies for other men with no moral code or principle by which they live, i hope u are so sexy and tempting that you get to model naked.
Big up carnival models- but watch your back ur lil girl looking at everything u do!
Sistah I love this story and have read it a few times–thanks a million Saphire.
But lets face it–you gave this lady Melissa way too much credit—She is no Michele Obama for sure-and lets face it, she has the backing of her husband Skerrit the PM of our home.
That is where Dominica is today.
'I love my PM and I love Melissa' -Leave my PM wife alooone ALLU'- Only if I meant any one of those words.
Love your name Saphire
Very good article. Pretty blunt, yet not offensive. I agree that the wife of the Prime Minister should attempt to set the standard for morality and acceptable conduct. I agree that those costumes have no place on our streets or anywhere for that matter.
I will not join in personalising the issue and castigating the lady but there are some things that are just not done, particularly when you are in public life. Although not an elected official, the wife of the Prime Minister is in public life and everything she does is going to be scrutinised.
Poor judgement on this one madam, no argument necessary.
Thanks for your well written piece Saphire.
Go easy on Mrs Skeritt. She is just being real to the game we call Carnival. First, lets look at the origin of the word, Carnival. Latin words carnis (Human or animal flesh or meat ) and levare (to leave off, something or all out) So! Many of us already know that! We either embrace ALL the symbols of the god of Bacchanal as is, or Goodliness. Well, Christ-like! Not a little of this on Meatday/Tuneday and a little of that on Wednesday / Lentday. Individually, we have to make a responsible choice. Long before the emergence of Christianity, people whom we call pagans today had wild celebrations centered around "Rum and Iron". We in large numbers have become familiar with the requirements of Christ to come clean.
Heads up! So too Carnival an old practice by "massa" to keep down rebellions of any kind.
Ps! Melissa can only DO Melissa not MO. Be real folks.
Say all what allu want but Sapphire is brilliant, bold, and DE BOSS! as for beautiful all you don't know how to even criticize her again rotfl inside and out she is just niceness. All u not seeing the high level of class that woman have? Go check your eyes if you cannot see that. Sapphire we waiting patiently for you.
I find some of you funny, you have morals…you throw religion as a weapon….however you will watch an adult scene on tv and you won't switch the channel but you believe it's wrong to see it in person…lol wow Loaded with hypocracy….no morals for watch tv but morals come out when it's carnival. Let's all dress up and cover up from head to toe like certain ppl and let's lets also ban certain movies and shows on tv…let Dominica have morals to the max not just at carnival
I expected someone to speak. hmm. The ladies, the bodies, the costumes… heck! Get over it! Sad to say we are leaning closer to how the Brazilians and Trinidadians revel but there are many women who do so without even joining a costume band! they do it plain on Jouvet. Women have their choice, although it may not be in line with your bible preaching but to each his own. Whatever! The theme, the theme, the theme… honestly… seriously… Tarpaulin? Curfew?…. Like where is the ethical reasoning and compassion behind this? Just the word Tarpaulin can trip a "Roof-less" person. There are many many still affected and traumatized from Maria. Who wants to be reminded that they are Roofless anyways?! Regardless they are undefeated, they still hurt someway somehow. Persons will join regardless. It is their choice and if they think spending money on a costume band is a priority then so be it. The theme just needed a revision. Sounds kind of un-compassionate to circumstances. Bye!
even if I love melissa why can't I tell her that those outfits defame women and herself? A category five hurricane devastated the island and your husband pleaded with the UN for aid and now you're launching a costume band that is the most pricey and has the most outrageous attire. As a public figure, everything you do is scrutinized and this time I do not agree with the decision made by the PMs wife.
Address the nation. Give women, mothers a pillar of hope. Not an immoral dressing that they have to pay for.
And trust Dominicans to associate politics with right and wrong, especially those who don't mind seeing women and children half naked.
What sort of women empowerment is that!
On the one hand you're speaking about feeling liberated during carnival, and on the other you're cursing females who want to feel liberated as well. Dat making sense?
I see no issue with the bands coming out. We have to show the world that Maria put us down, but we're not out! Other countries are moving on from their hurricane woes…though there remains lots to do, we cannot sit and dwell on the fact that maria take everything. We have to get up and go out and do for ourselves. If people want to spend their l'argent on carnival costumes and rum and sewo, who are you to tell them "NO!"? You are the money police then? You want to tell people what to do with THEIR money that THEY work hard for? Give me a break tan!
im so surprised at your comments ;
"you want to tell people what to do with THEIR money that THEY work hard for ?
Are you trying to imply that the Diasporans who sent money home after Maria, did not work hard for theirs ?
Had not Dominicans receive that much assistance and relief,do you think they would all have the disposable cash to spend lavishly now?
I know of civil servants who are yet to touch their December wages,no need to, for the first time in their lives .
A friend told me,a family member who had been constantly requesting a barrel from his relative who lives away, almost went mad, when he received an empty barrel from that relative,the documents stated, "1 empty barrel,had no money to fill it." I creased up laughing.
We Dominicans need to be very careful what we are projecting out there to our donors
and those who brave the cold every winter, to sacrifice sending barrels full of commodities to friends and family who, then appear better…
than those sending us the barrels .
we need to remember , disasters could keep coming from now on ,and these donors, will now have second thoughts the next time around .
You see all that relief stuff that is lying there in containers on the port ,
mark my words , they tell a story ; not an encouraging one .
If you want to depict women as sex objects that is solely your choice! People were born naked, if you all weren't too busy sexualizing the female body, we would be better off! You are objectifying women and girls and by going on such a rant, you Sapphire Carrington are saying to the young ladies of Dominica that they cannot be comfortable in their own skin.
And please the me what makes a respectable woman? And what qualifies you as one?
This woman is so obsessed with the Pm's wife, sometimes I'm worried she may go off. Good luck Sapphire, your thirst is real girl.
This piece, though inconsistent in the address of Mrs. Popone-Skerrit (who, btw, cannot be stylized "Madem Prime Minister" as she doesn't hold this office), raises some interesting points post Hurricane Maria – should we make light of the hurricane so soon afterwards? Should the costumes be so skimpy (for certainly they are!)? Should the organisers have listened to the people more? The answers are all "maybe". Calypso has already started to take a swing post Maria ("Everybody loot in a line"), the costumes have become skimpier with each progressive year, and clearly the organisers are aiming at a particular sector of society that could afford these costumes in the first place. As for the "RUM" name, prior to the publication of this letter, the designation of the letters had been changed.
We must learn to live and let live – everyone does not process or recover in the same way. Allow those who choose to do it this in way to do so – it is only ethical (which, btw, is not…
Right or Wrong? (speaking sole about the language behind the theme, I love the costumes)
I am amazed that people of sense thought that this could be a theme of a carnival band being put on by the PMs wife and it not receive harsh criticism. To me this goes passed being insensitive, and just being a poorly thought through marketing scheme.
You have launched first, have nice costumes, and likely a better budget than other bands… literally all you had to do was choose a unifying theme. Thats the sad part to me.
It is naive to expect no comment on the public behaviour of a person who is in the same public limelight. I would be very surprised it would make mrs.Skerrit happy if she were ignored. It is clear she loves the attention and it is only natural that her exposure provoke reactions, be they supportive or otherwise.
I started off reading this piece convinced that it was coming from a deeply moral Dominican who is concerned about the welfare of our young women and all women in general. However, as I proceeded I found that the contents of the letter degenerated into a crass attack on someone with whom the author likely has some personal unresolved matter. It is unfortunate that at this juncture as a nation we can't discuss issues without personalizing the situation. Equally unfortunate is the attack here on the character of the author, but this is what happens when the matter is brought down into the latrin.
I am an avid carnival lover. I take part in almost all the events including the street jump up. Our carnival was never about nudity!! If we want to emulate what we see overseas, that is a personal issue. You are free to travel to Trinidad and be part of the nudity. What the writer is saying is that this is NOT Dominica and the general public would like to keep it that way. If you want to spend your thousand dollars on a costume, feel free! If you want to be nude, I think the laws of Dominica are still in effect when it comes to public nudity!
From the comments I have read, it is clear that we can do nothing to open the eyes of people who are blinded by politics. First, I have no problem with anyone, whether it is Prime Minister's wife or other. We live in a free country, and to some extent a free world, and people are free to make their own decisions. Whatever decision you make, you live with it. She may choose to have a carnival band, that is her choice. She can choose to make it extremely expensive, that is her choice. She can choose to make it nude, that is her choice. The others who also choose to follow her, are free to make their choice. My problem becomes a social issue. When in our tiny island, we choose to promote public nudity and intoxication, we have lost every morale fiber. What you choose to do in the privacy of your home is up to you but when you take it to the streets, that is totally different. Yes, the public has a right to be offended! We now have no choice but to be exposed to this…
Tremendous comment Saphire, it's been a while, since i've read a true MORALE statement coming from a woman,. Like the GEM your name represents, i applaud. We need not asked, who the members of that band will be, presuming the top echelons of the DLP being part of this Governmental carnival band, Dominica' top security will be afforded to them. From what i've gathered, the prime minister's wife, have no intentions whatsoever to implant morality into dominica' every day life, R.U.M. can mean what ever one wants it to, we all know the effects of rum. THE QUALITY OF A NATIONS CULTURE, IS BASED ON THE ATTITUDE OF IT'S WOMEN, should i say more?
listen .. dosent melissa have anything more constructive or decent to do with her time as a prime minister wife? whats killing me is the amount of financial aid skerrit has received from donor countries and he choose to invest in naked custume band instead of geting urgent help to the people who needs it. thats a government that shows concern for its citizens?…isnt that the same skerrit was seen trying to cry on television after maria? its plain to see u skerrit is only doing things for personal gain and the rest of the world is certainly watching yr mis use of funds . it dosent bother u skerrit that children are still tramatised, and people are sleeping under tents? we need to wake up dominicans this is pure injustice and i hope this is his
final term in office
And the attack is on the one and only….Vanessa, I'm just being honest and straight to the point..you all complain about everything..if the cosumes offends you then go somewhere else where are not "offended".
Stop bringing morals into this…you go to the beach and you women is bath suits and that's okay right? But women taking part in carnival with slightly less clothing is going against morals??? I guess Adam and Eve had no morals? I guess when God made them he had no morals??? Right???? As I said before Dominicans complain a lot will find anything to complain about…
You're offended? Stay home or go somewhere else…Done!
Actually not done….if you are watching a movie with adult scenes and they are fully nude do you change the channel?? If you're answer is yes, you're a hypocrite because I'm sure everyone here will watch a full R rated movie with a nude scenes or but let's attack a band because women are showing too much skin???? Give me a break..
Possie girl, no thanks…..and you're close minded….ppl like you use religion as a weapon when it best suits you..I like kit kats by the way. But you can throw as many bible information as you want but this band is happening lol and You're very entertaining
Thank you,
The One and and Only
Some of you people say shame on Mrs.Skeritt BUT, if you were in her position and you had the chance to create your band and make some cash out of it..ya'll WOULD! Some of you hypocrites just looking for a reason bad talk the girl..if you want to blame someone…as I said and as a few other people said…is carnival 2018 offends you stay at your home and read a book…what's wrong with RUM?? When carnival comes around alcohol is everywhere, some of that don't like the name will taking a drink and I'm sure of it…if you talk about God fearing people, stay home and read a bible…
Well said. Expat and The One and Only, I believe fail to understand the bigger picture. That ridiculous exposer by this woman who is the wife of a failed P, was disgusting, distasteful, has not morale message, has no cultural connotation to it, but rather practised own right to exposed a seemingly ridiculous ugly bodily parts in public and call this beauty or carnival. This exposure by this person is really immature and questions the home where it originates from. this woman and others really need some parental guidance. It appears their companies , people around them, immediate of extended are immature and themselves lacks some decent morality. Pathetic , distasteful and ugly shape of things to come
Ugly body parts??? Hahaha funny…maybe yours is lol…I guess when or if you go to the beach everyone is covered up from head to toe bathing….
Ugly body parts??? I guess married couples have to deal with ugly body parts…such a pain to deal with ugly body parts….
Ugly body parts..I want a family ……but I have to deal with the ugly body parts of my spouse…
Lastly, ugly body parts! I hate the fact that God gave me such ugly body parts…
Why did God give us such ugly body parts??
You all throw use morals as a weapon when it best suits you…
The One
And Only
It's 2018…get a life and if what women wear offends you, turn your head and walk the other way..if women dress sexy for carnival, that's their choice. I'm not a fan of the PM's wife but if that's what she wants to do and it offends you stay at your home. Let them be free, where what they want, everyone is entitled to their own. Once there is no violence, everything else is allowed.
Either enjoy carnival or stay home..Done..
The One and Only
Well I guess to be in carnival in the nude is perfectly ok. You see, you respond to things spontaneously without thinking of the bigger morale picture. Carnival is suppose to be artistic, a remembrance of getting away from those who colonise us, a celebration of freedom, life, development of ourselves and country, break this bondage and move on. If there is no meaning to what we do them we are a failed people. Dominicans think before you talk,
Nope…I meant what I said..it's 2018 everyone is entitled to what they want to wear during carnival…if it offends ppl, those that are offended need to jump up in their home where they don't feel offended. That being said if 300 wanna have the "naked band" let it go..stay home or embrace change.
Lol great!!!!lets use religion as a weapon now..bravo…my response to that stay home and read the holy book.
You talk about moral and what the Bible says…I'm sure you have seen adult scenes on a movie. I'm not talking about x rated movie but just a regular action or drama movie etc…when there are adults scenes does you religious beliefs and morals get you to change the channel and switch back??? If you are wife you spouse or bf only do you switch back?? No you don't. So it's okay to watch it on tv but not okay to see it live….lol hypocrite
RUM + half-naked women + weak security = violence. Guaranteed.
This is NOT a depiction of Dominican carnival but simply Dominicans "following fashion" like a bunch of lemmings and copying the Mas of other countries. Bad idea, now Trinidad is having a problem with scantily clad female revelers being attacked in the bands!
What's wrong with our traditional costumes like the sensay or other creations which do not involve women having to bare their skin? What's wrong with some nice t-shirt bands this year?
A minimum of $500.00 to join this band? Wow! Isn't the duty-free concession over soon? Then what? Think of how hard your families have to work to send those barrels to help you all out before you squander your money on such frivolous things. Have a heart if you cannot use you heads and of course, have a conscience as the young ones look on for they will be the leaders of tomorrow.
1.Stop trying to control what people do with their money..it's their business not yours!
2. Let us where what we want, you can watch a naked couple on tv working it and u cannot see more skin in person? Attitude of Hypocrite…
3. If the police actually do their job properly and have a zero tolerance for violence there will be no violence
Example- if you are drunk you're out of the band no ifs, ands or buts…
If you act rough or start a fight, that is jail time and or the police need to use force and make an example of someone….but the police are weak! If violence occurs, I blame our weak police force.
4. If scantily clad women offend you, stay home and read a book.
OH I ALMOST FORGOT hehehe….if you're trying to hide scantily clad women from our young children, news flash you can see everything on the internet and when you think you have control and cut the internet, children have friends with internet access..
Thank you,
The One
And Only
By the way I have heard that the costumes are expensive…is that any of your business? If you don't have the money go in another band….The people who buy those expensive costumes are either stupid or wealthy, why would you not take money from a Stupid or wealthy person?? I would. This is one time she used her brain so i applaud her for it.
Very well written. Unfortunately what you don't realize about Dominica, people like Melissa Skerrit and others in high position don't listen to the people. They have an authoritative kind of style. My decision is the only one that matters; it is good so no one can make me change it. Believe me I have written on issues also so I know. Sadly, Melissa Skerrit is behaving like a spoilt rich kid. Instead of using her position as wife of the PM to to have a positive impact on society she has done the opposite. Some of us still cry about the effects of Maria. This is just too soon, the effects are just too raw to have a band name called RUM and sections like rashion, tarpaulin and curfew. I cannot and will never be able to wrap my mind over these distasteful names when so many people need relief due to loss of employment. So many still have tarpaulin because the insurance payouts are moving at snail pace. Shame on you Melissa Skerrit.
Well said…brilliant… I love this. Thanks. The part I love most is a message of decency and resect addressed to Melissa. It appears she is ignorant or oblivious f the role she holds. I probably don't blame her because her husband is a failed Pm who has not displayed any level of decency for the office he holds and addressing people who oppose his rhetoric with "Go to Hell….Go to hell, none of ur damn business". that will resonate for life s mark on this inept rime Mininister. Melissa must be hidden in her room crying as he rad this messages and we hope she matures herself more Go find an adult to talk to you on orality, decency in pubic places and how to be a role model as you are the wife (alas) of a questionable PM.
Alas, God please save Dominica and help us get decent and mature leadership in government. Amen
……, you don't like it, close your eyes and don't join.. Leave the people free up their head. No one is forcing you to even watch the costumes. And in my opinion majority of the people that have an 'issue' with the band is not because of the band itself but becsuse of the OWNER! Stop making this into a political\personal vendetta against the prime ministers wife. Get over allu damn self ! I love the costumes and tge prices are more than reasonable. Great job Amnesia!


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Jose Reyes will be examined by doctors in New York today. Reyes has been sidelined with an overactive thyroid condition. There will undoubtedly be speculation the condition is related to being treated by Canadian Dr. Anthony Galea, who is being investigated for the distribution of performance enhancing drugs.
WFAN's Craig Carton speculated at length about that this morning.
Both Reyes and Carlos Beltran were treated by Galea, but neither have been accused of any wrong doing.
Also reported in camp this morning:
* Still complaining of weakness in his shoulder, reliever Kelvim Escobar has shut it down and it is doubtful he'll be ready for the start of the season.
* Mike Pelfrey, who was struck on his right knee Saturday, will throw in the bullpen today. There are no indications Pelfrey's next start or work program will be impacted.
* Francisco Rodriguez, who has been out with pink eye, has been cleared to resume work outs and is back in camp. His condition will prevent him from wearing contact lenses, so it is back to the goggles look he had with the Angels.
* Fernando Tatis is day-to-day with a sore left knee. Nick Evans will be out at least a week with a strained forearm.
* John Maine will start today's exhibition. More on Maine this morning.


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The advent of new, improved peanut cultivars is prompting Extension specialists to encourage growers to plant more of their crop in April, something that was unheard of just a few years ago.
"About a dozen years ago, we were standing up here telling you that you needed to delay your planting at least until the first of May or later to help reduce the incidence of tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), even with Georgia Green, which had better resistance to TSWV than previous cultivars," says John Beasley, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist.
But that recommendation has changed, Beasley told growers at the recent Georgia Peanut Farm Show held in Albany.
"We hammered that point home, year after year. Before the onset of TSWV, we were planting 25 to up to 40 percent some years in the month of April, and finishing up by about May 25. When we starting seeing pressure from TSWV, we were planting less than 5 percent of our acreage in April, and maybe 70 percent into May and into the remainder of June.
"It created some severe logistical problems for growers as far as timing their harvest before threatening colder weather," says Beasley.
A high percentage of the crop — up to 78 percent — was coming in during a narrow window at buying points, creating a lot of nightmares, he says.
"At first, we were concerned about planting more of our peanut acreage in April. But looking at the data, with the outstanding cultivars we now have available, and considering that they have much better resistance to TSWV than Georgia Green, growers now have the flexibility to go back and plant earlier," he says.
Shut down maturity
During four or five of the last seven peanut harvests in Georgia, temperatures by Oct. 20 were cold enough to shut down maturity, notes Beasley.
"If you don't start planting your crop until June 5, June 10 or June 15, you run the risk of getting to Oct. 15 or Oct. 20, and having temperatures so cold the crop doesn't mature properly. That'll reduce your yield and grade."
While he goes against previous recommendations, Beasley says he encourages growers to plant more of their crop in April.
"This will help you and the entire peanut industry. In a lot of years, growers without irrigation have moisture in April, but it dries out in May. I would like to see 25 to 30 percent of our crop planted in April if possible. We're planting too many peanuts in June, and we need to get away from planting any in June if possible," he says.
He cautions, however, that soil temperature should be a concern in April. "It should be at least 65 degrees or higher for several consecutive days. Do not plant with a cold front approaching or ahead of a big rain event. Such an event can lower the soil temperature.
"I'm a little concerned about the 65 degrees to be honest with you. In tests, we've seen a pretty dramatic jump in germination rates going from 65 to 70. So we shouldn't plant too early in April."
(Over the years there has also been a lot of interest in peanut seeding rates. How much can rates be cut before economics come into play? The answer to that question can be found at http://southeastfarmpress.com/peanuts/peanut-seeding-rates-under-scrutiny).
In the past two years, researchers have conducted trials planting four cultivars for seven consecutive weeks, says Beasley. Last year, they started planting on April 19 and finished May 31.
"We planted Georgia-06G, Georgia-10T, Georgia-07W and Georgia Greener. April 26 was the highest average yield of the seven planting dates, and Georgia-06G gave us the highest yield. We could make good peanuts when we plant in April and early May just like we did in the old days."
Going into 2012, Beasley says there essentially are five peanut cultivars with adequate seed supplies — Georgia-06G, Georgia Greener, Georgia-07W, Florida-07 and Tifguard. There also are some new varieties, and there will be limited supplies of those this year, including Georgia-10T, Georgia-09B and FloRun '107.'
Adequate seed supplies
Seed supplies should be adequate this year, he adds.
"In the Southeast, there was a little more than 100,000 acres planted in 2011 to produce Foundation Registered Certified Seed. Seventy-three percent was planted in Georgia-06G.
"A majority of those acres, about 96,000, were planted in the state of Georgia, overseen by the Georgia Crop Improvement Association. Georgia-07W, Georgia Greener, Tifguard and Florida-07 all were about 5 to 7 percent of the acres planted for seed, a pretty equal distribution.
"Two percent of the acreage was in Georgia-09B and less than 1 percent in the other varieties. It's a process, and it takes time to build up to these levels. A majority of the seed available to you will be Georgia-06G."
Peanut producers, he says, have some very good cultivars to select from. "Breeders have done an outstanding job, and we've got genetics unlike we've ever seen. It's amazing the yields we're seeing from these cultivars."
Yields throughout Georgia were spotty this past year, says Beasley, especially in non-irrigated fields, with growers in one location making zero yields while a grower just down the road might have made 4,000 to 5,000 pounds per acre.
"I've been thrilled with the performance of these large-seeded runner cultivars in non-irrigated conditions. It's exciting to know that the cultivars we have will work well in irrigated and non-irrigated conditions."
Before selecting a cultivar, Beasley suggests that growers look at how it has performed over the past several years.
It's a little early to say something definite about the seed quality situation, he said in mid-January.
"The Georgia Department of Agriculture seed lab doesn't really start to generate much data until after the first part of January. Some of the early samples of farmer-saved seed were not good. The seed quality ranged from poor to good, but we just don't have enough information in right now.
"We do not expect a seed shortage this year even with increased acres. We could increase acreage 20 to 30 percent, and we still should have an ample seed supply this year."
Last year, says Beasley, the four Southeastern states of Alabama, Georgia, Florida and Mississippi combined grew 815,000 acres of peanuts, and there's talk this year of reaching 1 million acres in the four states.


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The price of oil is hovering around $100 a barrel.In New Mexico, a resource-rich state, this might be seen as cause for celebration, even as we gasp at the gas pump. After all, it's common knowledge that New Mexico benefits when the prices of oil and natural gas go up.But it's a misperception to think a strong oil market – or even strength in the energy industry as a whole – can save the state from hard financial times. And there are many signs New Mexico is headed for hard financial times.Oil is up, but natural gas – which packs a more powerful economic punch – is down, along with gross receipts and income tax revenues.The housing collapse is starting to take a toll on the national economy, the stock market dove several hundred points over a few days, and locally we are losing jobs at our national labs and some of our biggest employers.Estimates of "new money" for the budget year that starts July 1 have dropped in the last few months from $450 million to about $370 million. That amount, about 6 percent more than we are spending this year, is perhaps enough to cover inflation in the costs of health insurance, utilities and the general business of running the government.It might even be enough to continue our efforts to improve public education and expand health care to more uninsured New Mexicans. But there are many new initiatives, including the spaceport and the Railrunner.And we are already seeing the impact of resources stretched too thin: Some highway projects in the package called GRIP I are being dropped to make room for the growing costs of other projects, and GRIP II is already short some $80 million.This cut in highway projects reflects both the negative impact of higher gasoline costs, closely linked to construction costs, and the impact of a slowing national economy, which prompts the federal government to cut back on its contributions to the states.After spending 60 percent of the state's some $6 billion in general fund monies on education, 25 percent on health and human services, and most of the rest on law enforcement, prisons, environmental protection and the other functions of state government, state budget drafters will be hard-pressed to invest in new initiatives.At the same time, they must keep the state's financial reserves high in case revenues come in lower than expected.It is possible the troubles we are seeing signal an economic wobble rather than the beginning of an economic slide, but we need to be prepared for some?thing more.The Legislative Finance Committee has been criticized for focusing too hard on financial warning signs. The committee tends to take a conservative approach to budget-making, often warning of the volatility of oil and natural gas revenue or of the risk in committing future funds.It's an accusation that is certain to come up again this budget season.It might be that we are heading for a glancing blow rather than a head-on collision, but – either way – we should think about bracing for an impact.•Sen. John Arthur Smith is chairman of the Legislative Finance Committee and a Deming Democrat.
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Windows Setup through USB flash
We will setup windows 7 in Laptop or desktop computer by USB flash. But maximum computer user can not setup or installing windows 7 by USB flash drive. We got many ideas from many websites about setup or install windows 7 from USB flash drive. Sometimes it works or not. I will describe How to install or setup windows 7 by USB flash. It's very simple task. There is no use any software to setup windows by USB flash drive. Windows 7 & windows 8 install process are same. Follow the instructions:
- At first we need a pen drive to setup or install windows 7 by USB flash and have to format it so that there are no viruses in pen drive.
- Now copy windows from windows disk. When will be completed copy windows setup file in computer then restart computer.
- Now press computer boot key to upload windows setup files.
- After pressing computer boot key, you will get some option to allow windows setup. Follow the picture.
- Now Select your pen drive from this list. My USB flash name is Silicon-power.
6. After selecting pen drive, windows will be loaded.
7. After loading windows 7 setup files, you have to Select "Install Now" option to install windows 7 operating system in laptop and desktop computer.
8. Now you have to select windows setup type and bit from DVD. There will be so many types of windows in DVD. Such as windows 7 ultimate 64 bit & 32 bit, windows 7 home premium 64 bit & 32 bit, windows 7 home basic 64 bit & 32bit, windows 7 professional 64 bit & 32 bit, windows 7 Enterprise 64 bit & 32 bit, windows 7 starter 64 bit & 32 bit etc. It looks like as this picture.
9. Select custom option not upgrade option. If you want to upgrade your windows then you will select upgrade option but now have to select custom option.
10. Select computer C drive for installing window 7 os. You have to select that drive which type is system. Follow the picture
N: B: Type your driver name before installing windows, you will be able to identify computer C drive without any hesitation. Follow the picture
11. Now have to select Drive options (advanced) to format C Drive.
12. Select Format option and press Next option to setup or install window 7.
13. Now you have to wait till complete windows installation.
14. Now type your computer name.
15. You can setup password if you want.
16. Now select Time Zone. Then press next button. After preparing your desktop you will be able to see computer desktop.
This system is very easy. There is no complication in this system for preparing your pen drive.Now you can setup windows by USB flash.
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A long winter followed by a cold, wet spring contributed to a significant decrease in Minnesota's pheasant count, which declined 29 percent from 2012, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
A long winter followed by a cold, wet spring contributed to a significant decrease in Minnesota's pheasant count, which declined 29 percent from 2012, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
"Minnesota's results reflect what we're seeing in other states," said Rachel Curtis, DNR wildlife research biologist. "South Dakota had a 64 percent decrease in its brood survey. North Dakota's most-recent rooster crowing count is down 11 percent from last year. And Iowa reported a 19 percent decrease in its August roadside count."
Minnesota's 2013 pheasant index is 64 percent below the ten-year average and 72 percent below the long-term average.
Pheasant hunters still are expected to harvest about 246,000 roosters this fall. That's down 44,000 from last year's estimate and is less than half the number of pheasants taken during the 2005-2008 seasons when hunting was exceptionally good.
The highest pheasant counts were in the southwest region, where observers reported 51 birds per 100 miles of survey driven. Hunters should find good harvest opportunities in west-central, east-central and south-central Minnesota.
"Pheasant populations respond to habitat abundance and changes in weather," Curtis said. "The steady downward trend in Minnesota's pheasant population during the past several years is primarily due to habitat loss. Weather has caused minor fluctuations."
The most important habitat for pheasants is grassland that remains undisturbed during the nesting season. Protected grasslands account for about 6 percent of the state's pheasant range. Farmland retirement programs such as Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, Reinvest in Minnesota and Wetlands Reserve Program make up the largest portion of protected grasslands in the state.
High spring precipitation and below average temperatures hurt nesting this year. This year's average hatch date was delayed to June 20, which is 11 days later than the 10-year average of June 9.
The pheasant population estimate is part of the DNR's annual August roadside wildlife survey, which began in 1955. DNR conservation officers and wildlife managers in the farmland region of Minnesota conduct the survey during the first half of August. This year's survey consisted of 171 routes, each 25 miles long, with 152 routes located in the ring-necked pheasant range.
The gray partridge index also decreased from last year and remained below the 10-year average. The cottontail rabbit index increased from last year but stayed below the 10-year and long-term average. The jackrabbit index was 87 percent below the long-term average. Finally, the mourning dove index was 20 percent below last year and lower than the 10-year and long-term averages.


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(Reuters) - Venus Williams, fresh off a stirring run to last week's Montreal final, ran out of gas in Cincinnati as she fell 6-7 (2) 6-3 6-4 to 16th seeded Czech Lucie Safarova in first-round action at the Western and Southern Open on Tuesday.
Williams, who beat her top-ranked younger sister Serena to reach the Rogers Cup final where she fell to Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska, looked ready to make another run in Cincinnati after taking the opening set in a tiebreak.
But the seven-times grand slam champion could not manage to convert any of four break chances in the second while Safarova converted her one and only opportunity to level the match.
Safarova, a Wimbledon semifinalist, stepped up the pressure in the third with two more breaks to clinch her first win in five career meetings against the 34-year-old American.
"It was definitely a quick turnaround, maybe would have been a little better to play a little later in the day," said Williams, back in top 20 for first time since March 2013 following her runner-up finish at Montreal.
"But she just played so well. No matter what shot I hit she hit a winner, or if I hit it really deep she somehow managed to control it down the line."
Spanish 15th seed Carla Suarez Navarro, an upset winner over Maria Sharapova in Montreal, was also made to work for her spot in the second round needing three-sets to tame Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova 6-3 1-6 6-2.
Reporting by Steve Keating in Toronto; Editing by Frank Pingue


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A survey of North American history from Columbus through the War of 1812, emphasizing territories that ultimately became part of the United States. Course includes such subjects as European-Indian interaction, African slavery in early America, the development of English colonies, the American Revolution, the U.S. Constitution and politics in the early republic.
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by Tom Utescher
The Springside Chestnut Hill Academy girls closed out the first week of their 2011-2012 squash season in front of a home crowd last Friday, sweeping visiting St. Andrew's School, 9-0. Only two of the nine individual contests went past the minimum number of three games in the best-of-three matches.
The convincing victory balanced the Lions' record at 1-1, as it followed a 4-5 loss to a hybrid team made up of players from two Main Line high schools, Harriton and Lower Merion.
Against St. Andrew's, sophomore number six Courtney Hamilton was one of the first SCHA players to finish up, and she dispatched visiting junior Maggie Whiteman, 11-4, 11-4, 11-3. Also among the first set of matches on display was the number four bout between Saints junior Abigail Smith and Lions senior Kelly Brady.
Brady, one of the team co-captains for the host school, won 11-8, 11-6, 11-4, but her fellow captain, number one Libbie Maine, was on the court a little longer in the number one spot. Maine opened with an 11-7 win, then St. Andrew's senior Cesca Fleischer rebounded to take the second game by an identical score.
Fleischer went up 4-1 in the third round, but Maine employed some well-placed drop shots to stage a comeback, winning 11-6. The SCHA senior went on to take the fourth game at 11-4, securing match point on a dink that died up in the right corner.
The sophomore number two for the hosts, Caroline Canning, built up her endurance by running cross country during the fall season, but she didn't need exceptional stamina against her Delaware opponent last Friday. Her squash skills did the trick as she rolled to an 11-0, 11-0, 11-4 triumph against Saints senior Kara McDonough.
One rung down the ladder, ninth grader Francesca Fabiani was taking on a St. Andrew's junior, Celeste Lancaster. "Fab Fran" breezed in the opener, 11-5, then Lancaster rose up to claim the second segment, 11-9. The SCHA freshman dug in and took the next two frames at 11-7 to chalk up the victory.
Three seasoned seniors took care of business on other rungs of the SCHA team ladder. Facing fellow upperclassman Molly Belk, the Lions' Ellie Stout fought off a challenge in the third round to wrap up the number five match in straight games, 11-3, 11-4, 12-10, while Sam Blake rolled past Saints junior Aggy Barnowski in the seventh spot, 11-4, 11-3, 11-2.
SCHA's eighth player, Lacey Swift-Farley, was pushed by visiting sophomore Liza Calkins, but she still won 3-0 with scores of 11-8, 13-11, and 11-6. Swift-Farley's sister Lyles, one year older, is a 2011 Germantown Friends School graduate who is now playing at the University of Pennsylvania.
Hannah Baxter completed the sweep for the Lions last Friday; the junior was a 12-10, 11-8, 11-8 winner over St. Andrew's sophomore number nine, Sara Coyne. Performing for the hosts in exhibition matches for the hosts were sophomore Nina Nalle and senior Becca Sheppard, daughter of SCHA coach Rich Sheppard.


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31243, Hymns, We Have Partaken of Thy Love, no. 155
1. We have partaken of thy love,
O Lord, this sacred hour;
We have renewed our covenants
And felt thy cleansing pow'r,
And felt thy cleansing pow'r.
2. Let us go forth refreshed, resolved
To serve our fellowmen,
Forgive our neighbors, live thy word,
Until we come again,
Until we come again.
3. Raising to thee in song and word
Our praise, most holy One,
We ask thy benediction, Lord,
Thru thy Beloved Son,
Thru thy Beloved Son.
Text: Mable Jones Gabbott, b. 1910. © 1985 IRI
Music: Robert P. Manookin, 1918-1997. © 1985 IRI
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Meeting Minutes February 27, 2009
Board Members Present: Mary Jo Green, Liz Tucker, Debra McKinney, Jeffrey Bartell, Maria Flores, Ann Greenheck via phone, Mike Bormett, James Palmer, Alan Stager, and Nicole Fish for Verna Fowler
HEAB Staff Present: Connie Hutchison, Sherrie Nelson, Sandy Thomas, Mary Lou Kuzdas, Cassie Weisensel
Others Present: Emily Pope, Legislative Audit Bureau; Tom Heffron, WTCS; Kristofer Frederick, UW System Administration; Dennis Rhodes, DOA; Nicole Morrow, Marquette University; Holly Meyer, Marquette University; Rolf Wegenke, WAICU; Jacky Thomson, Alverno; Paul Nelson, WAICU; Sheltreese McCoy, United Council of UW Students; Michael Moscicke, United Council of UW Students; Lori Reiter, College of Menominee Nation
Chair Mary Jo Green called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.
Moved by Ann Greenheck, seconded by Mike Bormett to approve the minutes of the August 8, 2008 Board Meeting. Motion Carried.
Fund For Wisconsin Scholars (FFWS): HEAB is partnering with this private foundation to distribute grants to financially needy students. The first group of 1200 students (600 students from UWS and 600 students from WTCS) were selected and awarded grants this year. $3500/year was granted to students attending 4-year institutions and $1800/year was granted to students attending 2-year institutions.
Legislation: A bill that would prevent students who sell, distribute, or manufacture drugs from getting financial aid has been introduced. This bill will be monitored for future activity.
Governor's 2009-2011 Budget Announcement:
HEAB administers three WHEG programs; Wisconsin Technical College System, Wisconsin Tribal Colleges, and University of Wisconsin System. The general structure for the WHEG formulas is outlined in the State Statues. HEAB reviews and approves the formulas for the upcoming school year at its February meeting. There are three components in the formulas: (Student Budget – Expected Family Contribution) x Student Award Percentage = Award.
BOARD REPORT #09-11 2009-2010 WHEG – Tribal Program Formula
Recommendation of the Executive Secretary: ($6,560 – EFC) x 27.44% = Award with a maximum award of $1,800 and a minimum award of $250. This reflects no change from the current year's formula.
Moved by Debra McKinney, seconded by Jeffrey Bartell, to accept the recommendation as written. The motion passed unanimously.
BOARD REPORT #09-12 2009-2010 WHEG - UW Program Formula
Recommendation of the University of Wisconsin System President Kevin Reilly, concurred by Connie Hutchison: ($6560 – EFC) x 50% = Award, with a maximum award of $3,280 and a minimum award of $974.
Moved by Jeffrey Bartell, seconded by James Palmer, to accept the recommendation as written. The motion passed unanimously.
BOARD REPORT #09-13 2009-2010 WHEG - WTCS Program Formula
Recommendation of the Wisconsin Technical College System President Dan Clancy, concurred by Connie Hutchison: ($9,000 – EFC) x 13% = Award, with a maximum award of $1,170 and a minimum award of $494.
Moved by Ann Greenheck, seconded by Maria Flores, to accept this recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.
BOARD REPORT #09-14 2009-2010 WTG Program Formula
Recommendation of WAICU (Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities) President Dr. Rolf Wegenke and concurred by Connie Hutchison: Continue the current maximum award of $2900 and the current minimum award of $1000.
Moved by Liz Tucker, seconded by Mike Bormett, to accept the recommendation as written. The motion passed unanimously.
BOARD REPORT #09-15 WHEAL Program Status Report for Fiscal Year 2008
During the fiscal year 2008, WHEAL borrowers paid HEAB a total of $50,799.36. Of this amount $31,307.72 was for principal and $19,490.64 was for interest. As of December 31, 2008 there were 6 people currently still in repayment.
BOARD REPORT #09-16 Status of 2008-2009 Applicants and Programs
In 2008-09, WHEG-UW has committed 131.56% ($72,356,380) of its appropriation with 31,874 awards. This is 999 more awards and .53% less committed than at this time last year. WHEG-WTC has committed 170.11% ($30,232,628) of its appropriation with 31,484 awards. This is 2,551 fewer awards and 2.81% less committed than at this time last year. WTG has committed 109.66% ($29,175,820) of its appropriation with 10,897 awards. This is 1,613 more awards and 12.82% more committed than at this time last year. WHEG-TRIBAL has committed 127.20% ($586,410) of its appropriation with 423 awards. This is 117 more awards and 6.86% more committed than at this time last year.
Status of Applicants paragraph on Board Report 09-16 was incorrect. The following paragraph includes the correct numbers which are now reflected in Board Report 09-16.
Status of Applicants: The number of applicants (first-time FAFSA filers who listed Wisconsin as their state of legal residence) for 2008-09 through February 12, 2009, is 267,388. Last year at this time there were 253,785 applicants. Applicants for 2007-08 totaled 262,773.
BOARD REPORT #09-17 2007-2008 Annual Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant Report and Survey Results
The 1999-01 Budget Bill required HEAB to begin annual reporting on the effectiveness of the Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant. The last annual report noted that among student recipients surveyed, 83.53 percent indicated that the grant positively affected their decision to return to or stay in school. 77.78 percent of the respondents either have earned a degree or certificate or continue to work towards obtaining a degree/certificate. In addition, over 94.12 percent of the recipients plan on living and working in Wisconsin after graduating. As those numbers are approximately what they were the year before, we continue to believe that this program is very effective.
BOARD REPORT #09-18 Student Aid Expenditures for 2007-2008
The Board discussed the report.
BOARD REPORT #09-19 Wisconsin State Student Financial Aid Data (WISSIS) For 2008-2009
Each year HEAB goes out to the aid community with a survey to collect information about need based and non-need based student financial aid for Wisconsin resident undergraduates. The colleges and universities within the four different Wisconsin Higher Education Sectors provided the majority of the information reflected in this report. The four sectors of colleges and universities include the Independent Colleges and Universities, the Tribal Colleges, the University of Wisconsin System, and the Wisconsin Technical College System. The majority of the cost of education is met by assistance that is based on financial need. The majority of need based and non-need based assistance combined is funded by federal loan assistance.
Moved by Jeffrey Bartell, seconded by Debra McKinney, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried and Chair Mary Jo Green adjourned the meeting at 10:35am.
Respectfully submitted by Debra McKinney, Secretary


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Suzanne Perez's picks for best and worst movies of 2010:
Favorite Films
1. "The Social Network" — A real-life geek inherits the Earth. Aaron Sorkin's quicksilver dialogue and Jesse Eisenberg's acting delivery are superb.
2. "The Kids Are Alright" — Annette Bening should finally get an Oscar for her portrayal of an uptight, controlling spouse.
3. "Winter's Bone" — Nineteen-year old Jennifer Lawrence is stunning as an Ozark girl desperate to keep her family from losing their home. Bleak, brittle, brilliant.
4. "Girl with Dragon Tattoo," "Girl Who Played with Fire," "Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest" — The "Millennium" trilogy movies are the most exciting thrillers of the year.
5. "Toy Story 3"— Will give you the giggles, but even guys may get verklempt at the ending.
6. "Animal Kingdom" — "The Sopranos" in Australia, complete with a grandmother who'd eat her young.
7. "The King's Speech" — A stuttering prince who would be King. This role may do for Colin Firth what "The Queen" did for Helen Mirren.
8. "The Fighter" — Christian Bale is a knockout as Mark Wahlberg's crack-addicted brother/boxing coach.
9. "Mesrine: Killer Instinct" and "Public Enemy No. 1" — Vincent Cassel ("Black Swan") is electrifying in this two-part biopic of a brazen French thug. Fantastic action sequences.
10. "Hot Tub Time Machine" — So stupid, it's good. A one armed bellboy? Say no more.
Worst Films
1. "Grown Ups" — A waste of Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin James, et al. The trailer showed all the best bits.
2. "RED" — Stands for "Ridiculous, Extremely Disappointing"
3. "Love and Other Drugs" — Anne Hathaway, Jake Gyllenhaal fall into bed and love against their better judgment. And ours.
4. "Dinner for Schmucks" — You know it's bad when the biggest laughs come from little stuffed mice. Seriously.
5. "Why Did I Get Married Too" — Janet Jackson heaves her ample bosom, shatters glass and every ounce of acting credibility.
This year produced a wide variety of films from very different genres with a shot at Oscar attention. Here is John Depko's Top 10 list:
1. "True Grit" — The Coen brothers gloriously update the classic Western to create a serious run at Best Picture, Director, Actor and Supporting Actress.
2. "Inception" — A highly complex, surreal and mind-bending action thriller.
3. "The Social Network" — It might be the "Citizen Kane" of the Internet age.
4. "Toy Story 3" — Pixar's best. Satisfying on so many levels for all age groups.
5. "The Fighter" — A gritty true life "Rocky" that puts Christian Bale in line for Best Supporting Actor.
6. "The King's Speech" — Classic British historical drama.
7. "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" — An unexpected gem that combines comedy, action, romance, fantasy and science fiction elements all at once.
8. "Winter's Bone" — Tough Indie film based on a true story of a young woman's search for her missing father in the meth labs of the Midwest.
9. "The Ghost Writer" — Roman Polanski's return with "Chinatown" overtones.
10. "Hereafter" — Clint Eastwood's thoughtful meditation on life and death is one of the year's hidden treasures.
SUSANNE PEREZ lives in Costa Mesa.
JOHN DEPKO is a retired senior investigator for the Orange County public defender's office. He lives in Costa Mesa and works as a licensed private investigator.


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Walk-Together for Fun, Fitness and Friendship on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Brownie, Junior, Cadette, & Senior level Scouts.
The Walk 'n Mass Vokssport Club will be running a Walk Together with Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council at Camp Cedar Hill in Waltham. Girl Scouts and their families are invited to walk the 10 km route that will go through our camp. Girls can purchase the AVA Participation Patch for Girl Scout Walks after they have completed a Volksmarch.
If Junior troops, Cadettes, Seniors or Ambassadors are interested in volunteering to help with the Volksmarch please email firstname.lastname@example.com.
First aider is required for Troops.
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ScruzzleWord is the first word puzzle game completely reinvented to take advantage of the interactivity of Android.
ScruzzleWord comes with 50 professionally-created crossword puzzles in the American symmetrical style. Each new puzzle begins with all-but-four of its letters scrambled. The four correctly placed letters are highlighted in gold. You may tap on any golden square to see the across and down clue for that square. Your objective is to unscramble the remaining letters by dragging and dropping them into the correct squares. Each correct square will turn gold and ring a bell. You may now tap on this square to see a clue. The puzzle is solved when all the squares turn golden.
ScruzzleWord has two modes of difficulty making it fun and challenging for people of different ages and puzzle-solving ability. In addition to "Beginner Mode" which is described above, ScruzzleWord can be set to "Challenge Mode which limits clues to non-touching golden squares. Skilled word-puzzle solvers will absolutely love "Challenge Mode" as it requires them to fill in the puzzle grid strategically using a variety of techniques familiar from classic word games such as Scrabble, Word Search and even Sudoku. "Challenge Mode" makes even previously solved puzzles challenging to solve again and again.
ScruzzleWord will be upgraded regularly with new crossword puzzles, vocabulary puzzles, foreign language puzzles and specialty subject puzzles.
The game is much better than crossword puzzle and scrabble.
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Open since June 2009 an award winning cocktail bar located on a backstreet of Islington. Identifiable by an outdoor lantern, it is a unique cocktail bar housed in one intimate room. The interior blends 1950s Italian Café style with a Film Noir feel.
The cocktail menu uses esoteric ingredients that have been developed in Drink Factory - the research and development laboratory located near to Broadway Market.
Check here for regularly updated event listings and details of weekly live music.
Details of upcoming masterclasses lead by your favourite bartenders & special guests.
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Lynchburg Tennessee Swineapple Rib Glaze & Dipping Sauce
Lynchburg Swineapple Rib Glaze & Dipping Sauce is "For Those Who Eat High On The Hog!" A distinctive sweet and tasty blend of tomato concentrate, vinegar, corn syrup, molasses, brown sugar, honey, spices, onion, garlic, pineapple, worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, apple juice, natural hickory smoke and Jack Daniel's Black Label Whiskey. Use for basting the last 5 to 10 minutes of cooking time.
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