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In a depressed economy in which traditional jobs are hard to come by, landing a work-from-home job must seem like a real stroke of luck. Who wouldn't want to make extra spending money on his or her own time without having to travel to an office, sit in rush-hour traffic or even put on pants?
It's that mind-set — a willingness to accept things that seem too good to be true — mixed with desperation for disposable income that leads many Lexington residents as unwitting accomplices in "reshipping" schemes, Lexington police detective Gene Haynes said.
A reshipper, also known as a "mule," is essentially an intermediary who receives items bought online and mails them to their final destination. The problem is, most of the items were bought using stolen or fraudulent credit cards by organized criminals who live overseas.
"We run into this probably about twice a month," Haynes said. "Those are just the ones that we are able to track down and locate and investigate."
What separates reshippers from typical criminals is that reshippers often don't know they're doing anything illegal. Many are recruited after they post résumés on Web sites and are hired under the guise that they are working as part-time assistants. During holidays, reshippers are often hired as "gift-wrappers."
"The reshipper themselves may or may not be aware that they are part of this scheme," said John Breyault, director of the National Consumer League's Fraud Center. "We have heard instances where it is simply a fraud victim who has been duped."
Last month, a Lexington man was caught shipping computers, video game consoles and other electronics overseas. He had signed an employment contract and was paid $50 for each item that successfully arrived at destinations in Russia, Argentina and other countries.
"The contract made it look legitimate. However, all of the items were purchased with stolen credit cards," Haynes said.
Lexington police have intercepted extravagant items, including a bar of silver valued at $7,000, but most of the time, reshippers are hired to mail out computers, books, clothes and consumer electronics.
"It isn't usually for personal wealth," Haynes said. "It's stuff that people will use in other countries, things that they don't have access to as easily as we do."
Reshippers benefit scammers in several ways. First, sending goods through an intermediary or two helps "launder" the items, creating longer paper trails for investigators to follow.
Second, shipping an item in the United States reduces scrutiny by retailers and shipping services such as FedEx or UPS. Some online retailers won't sell to certain off-shore locations where fraud is prevalent, such as Nigeria, Breyault said.
Third, scammers can use reshippers' trust to stab them in the back. According to the FBI, scammers often steal the identifying information of the reshipper while conducting a "job interview." The stolen information can be used to open new lines of credit to perpetuate the scam.
Reshippers are often recruited online through employment postings, email and message boards, although some scammers initiate contact by mail or over the phone.
"Really, there are limitless possibilities," Breyault said. "The most frequent method that we hear about is email."
The dupes also might act as intermediaries for money rather than goods. For example, a scammer distributing fraudulent checks might mail them to a reshipper, who then sends them to a list of addresses all over the country in the hopes of baiting someone into a fake-check scam.
Reshipping scams are typically intercepted when a defrauded bank or person files a report with local or federal law enforcement. Officers check financial records to see where goods were shipped, then pass the case along to police departments in the reshipper's jurisdiction.
In many cases, reshippers already have mailed the stolen items when Lexington police make contact. Still, police typically confiscate about $25,000 in goods each year, Haynes said.
In one case last year, police confiscated about $10,000 in Apple computers. In another case, they secured about $16,000 in clothes and Bibles bought with stolen credit cards, Haynes said.
Scammers are generally more likely to victimize elderly people than young adults, Breyault said. However, in Lexington, the age of reshippers regularly skews younger, Haynes said. Elderly people are typically targeted in scams because they have more disposable income, but reshippers don't need to have any cash on hand to start working.
"With the economic state that we're in, it affects everybody. We've been to people's houses that are 70, and we've been to people's houses that are 18," he said. "It doesn't affect one specific age group, just people who are trying to find a job."

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The Power of Advanced Education at Panico in New Jersey
Tom Harris, Lead Director of Education for the Panico Salons of Northern New Jersey, holds regular workshops to "Train the Trainers", who then go on to train the stylists in the Panico family. Every Tuesday night 200 stylists come from the three Panico Salons (Ridgewood, West Caldwell and Oradell) to learn from Harris and the three other Directors: Peter Benvenuto, Angelo Pacente and Paul Emma.
"I know for a fact that our internal education is the reason Panico Salons are so successful," says Harris. "These hairdressers, all talented already, perfect their skills and learn more about the foundations of cut, style and color and all about the Panico system." The system has been developed by salon owner Jack Panico and Harris, blending the top programs from the top educators around the world. "We've taken all this knowledge and tweaked it to best fit our community. It is why so many hairdressers want to work for Panico and why we have so many satisfied clients."
As Lead Director, Harris makes efforts to keep on top of trend. "I actively pursue inspiration and continue to get more advanced education myself," he says. "It's more than just flipping through magazines. It's seeing what's happening on the street, on the runways and really getting out there and observing."
When asked about the greatest challenge when educating the Panico team, Harris says it is as simple as getting uniform partings. "Our goal is to make sure we are all on the same page. What I see as a diagonal parting is what everyone else should see as a diagonal parting. We want to make sure we are all following our own system and all have the same skill set."
The Panico team plans to make their system and academy available to all stylists. "It's in the works," says Harris. "We are about six months away from having it all set. Our goal is to help all stylists create beautiful hair and reach their fullest potential."


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Webbie Gets Upset After Hotel Security Tells Him To Pick His Pants Up! "He Lucky It Aint The Old Day. I'D Slap The F*ck Out His P*ssy Ass"
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beancounter needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 116 designs submitted by 31 freelance designers.
We are building DVD tutorials on accounting, bookkeeping and taxation related issues currently for the Canadian Marketplace. We also consult with Rookie Entrepreneurs starting their business ventures.
This site will also shortly turn into a subscription/membership based HELP desk for users of accounting software QuickBooks, Simply Accounting and others.
Here is the design of the website we are working on.
The logo at the top needs Help. And we are open to suggestions. If the "plus" sign + could be incorporated into the logo that would be great.
We are having fun doing this, Accounting and Bookkeeping are not boring. So humour is important.
Our initial marketing campaign will revolve around the turkey and the tagline "Let's Talk Turkey" not to be included in the LOGO just to give you an idea of what we are up to.
The area just below the header is a javascript slideshow and will change once in a while as to height and content (but not width), for promotional purposes only. And we might even turn it off as well, once in a while.
The favicon will be the word UP in bold yellow letters on a black background, you don't need to make this.
So the general colour scheme is Black and white with shades of grey (sounds like an accountant allready) which provides contrast to all content, graphics etc.
- bright and cheery
- bold colours, that will pop against the general site colors
- a "plus" sign somewhere
- psd file
- should look good on transparent or black background
- will need transparent background once in a while for the DVD's
- tagline "Accounting for Newbies" or something like that
- The top header area is 940px by 110px
- Minimum size on header is 440px by 110px
- because the logo could be left, center or right in the header a smaller size is better
- Boring
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- forget that professional look, I like the professional look for an accountant but not for this
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Some of Our Hot Tub Covers
I found some great hot tubs pictures which clients are always looking for for new ideas. The hot tubs actually have hot tub covers which we made here at hottubworks. The wooden tub has a roll top cover which work great if your hot tub is gas heated. If you have an electric heated hot tub then the insulating hot tub cover is the best choice.
Hope you enjoy the pictures as much as we do. Some awesome homes in these pictures. If we've made your spa cover, send us a picture!
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National Cotton Council state unit officers for 2010 were elected at the industrywide organization's annual meeting held in Memphis, Tenn.
Chairmen, vice-chairmen and secretaries, respectively, of the state units are:
Alabama — Walter Corcoran Jr., producer, Eufaula; Neal Isbell, producer, Muscle Shoals; and Harold Gaines, ginner, Autaugaville.
Arizona — Russell L. Kuhnhenn, ginner, Glendale; Clyde T. Sharp, producer, Roll; and Bill Brackett, ginner, Buckeye.
Arkansas — Rick Bransford, producer, Lonoke; Ramey E. Stiles Jr., producer, West Helena; and Stewart Weaver Jr., producer, Edmondson.
California — Kevin M. Long, cooperative, Bakersfield; Robert J. Crume, warehouser, Bakersfield; and Stanley R. Creelman, ginner, Tulare.
Florida — Jerry H. Davis, producer, Jay; B.E. Davis Jr., producer, Cottondale; and Scott Mitchell, ginner, Donalsonville, Ga.
Georgia — Tim L. Crosby, producer, Pavo; Ronald C. Lee Jr., ginner, Bronwood; and Werner Bieri, manufacturer, Jefferson.
Kansas — Robert H. Miller, producer, Wellington; Thomas L. Lahey, producer, Moscow; and Gary D. Feist, ginner, Anthony.
Louisiana — Thomas A. Parker, producer, Lake Providence; Ted Schneider, producer, Lake Providence; and Larry K. Sayes, producer, Vick.
Mississippi — J. Scott Middleton Jr., cottonseed, Jonestown; Meredith B. Allen, cooperative, Greenwood; and Shane Stephens, warehouser, Greenwood.
Missouri/Illinois — James A.C. Riley, producer, New Madrid, Mo.; Jeffrey J. Hux, producer, Sikeston, Mo ; and Stephen L. Harris, ginner, Senath, Mo.
New Mexico — Nathan Jurva, producer, Carlsbad; Ramon Alvarez, ginner, Anthony; and Carl Moore, El Paso, Texas.
North Carolina — Gary L. Respess, producer, Pantego; Jerry L. Hamill, producer, Enfield; and Shirley Gibson, ginner, Elm City.
Oklahoma — Mark Nichols, producer, Altus; Steven P. Clay, producer, Carnegie; and Gary Conkling, cottonseed, Oklahoma City.
South Carolina — Frank. B. Rogers III, producer, Bennettsville; Roy Baxley, Dillon; and Levin D. Lynch, ginner, Florence.
Tennessee/Kentucky — Jeffery W. Hill, producer, Gates, Tenn; Jimmy Moody, producer, Dyersburg, Tenn.; and Jason R. Luckey, producer, Humboldt, Tenn.
Texas — Doyle K. Schniers, producer, San Angelo; Barry Street, ginner, Kress; and Rick Willis, warehouser, Brownfield.
Virginia — Randy Everett, producer, Stony Creek; Joseph H. Barlow Jr., producer, Suffolk; and Jason D. Hodges, ginner, Emporia.


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Breaking the Financial Rules – Co-signing Loans
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Don't spend more than you earn. Don't buy too much house. Don't forget to pay your bills on time. There's quite a few financial rules that are floating around that we're told to follow, or else. Just like rules in your everyday life, sometimes you need to know when breaking them will benefit you more than following them. One of the "rules" I often see is to never co-sign a loan. However, I've twice been a part of the breaking of this rule.
Co-sign Me Out of Debt
When I was in graduate school I had a plan: consolidate all of my debts so that I can get a better overall rate and more manageable monthly payments. That plan didn't work out so well as some parts of the plan involved getting a payday loan and locking my keys in my car and myself out. Eventually I figured everything out and applied for a personal loan from the credit union associated with my university. Although I had been keeping up with the payments for my various debts, the loan officer was reluctant to give me the loan because of past missed payments. She told me that I could get a loan if I could get someone to co-sign the loan.
After careful consideration, I decided that my brother would be the perfect
sucker co-signer for my loan. He is seven years older, he had a great job, a house, and high income. I called him and asked for him to co-sign my loan, with the promise that since the payments would be deducted directly from my paycheck (which was true), so as long as I was a graduate student getting a stipend I would never miss a payment. After a heavy sigh and what seemed like a 20-minute pause before giving me an answer, he agreed.
The loan was eventually paid off in full without any missed payments before I completed graduate school. A few years later, I told him over drinks, "See? You had nothing to worry about." He made me buy the next round.
Co-sign Her Out of Debt
A few years after my first co-signing incident, Her and I were living together and had just combined our finances. Of course, I did this with great reluctance as I was also agreeing to help pay of Her's enormous student loan debt of ~$130,000, of which was half federal student loans and the other half private student loans. The private student loans were the most egregious, with the interest rates at just under 10% with a monthly payment of around $750. Although we used a bunch of methods to decrease our balance and pay off the loans ten years sooner, it was still an enormous burden. Her received in the mail a letter from the private loan company stating that the interest rate could be lowered if she were to get a co-signer. Of course I was hesitant to agree to this, but I figured that it's our student loan debt now, and that anything we can do to mitigate its financial effects would be good. I agreed to co-sign the loan.
Me co-signing the loan did decrease the interest rate by a percentage point or so, but didn't change the way we attacked the loan. Our saving grace came when we transferred $11,000 of the balance to a card at 1.99% for life and when Her's godmother paid off the rest of the balance of $50,000. We laid those loans to rest, which freed me from my co-signer responsibilities.
Have you broken any financial "rules?" What were the circumstances for that decision? Let us know in the comments!


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The East Central University baseball team opened the 2013 season at Tiger Field and split a pair of games with St. Gregory's. The Cavaliers (1-1) earned a 1-10 win in the opening game, but the Tigers (1-1) responded with a 15-7 win in a six inning game. The win was a come-from-behind win, with ECU scoring 10 runs in the bottom of the sixth.
The Tigers were led by senior Benny Woodard, who tallied four hits in six at-bats and added three RBIs. Woodard hit two doubles and a two-run home run for the Tigers.
On the mound, senior Gabriel Martinez earned the win for ECU, while senior Andrew Olson has a 3.60 ERA in five innings pitched, with six strike-outs.
The Tigers hit .358 as a team and tallied six doubles and a home run on the day. The Cavaliers hit .333 and tallied five doubles on 19 hits.
The Tigers and SGU will pick up the home-and-home series Saturday, Feb. 2 in Shawnee, Okla., with the first game of the double-header set to start at 1 p.m.
Game 2
The Cavaliers opened the second game with strong offense, scoring four runs in the top of the first inning.
This time the Tigers did not wait as long to get their offense started and cut the lead to 2-4 in the bottom of the first. Junior Brede Kochi stated ECU off with a bouncer to short that he outran for a single. Senior Benny Woodard was the next batter up and he sent a ball over the left field fence for a two-run home run.
SGU added a run in the second and two in the third to go up 2-7.
The Tigers cut the deficit to two (5-7) in the bottom of the fourth with a three-run inning. Senior Justin Sutherland started inning with a double to left field. Junior Chris Lane was then hit by a pitch to put runners on first and second. Senior Spencer Penrod tallied a sacrifice bunt to the pitcher to advance the runners. Caton was the next batter and single between the gap at first and second to score Sutherland.
Caton stole second to put runners at second and third for Kochi who earned a sacrifice fly to right field to score Lane. Woodard continued the scoring with a single to left field to score Caton and make the score 5-7.
Both teams remained scoreless until the bottom of the sixth, when the Tigers scored 10 runs to earn the come-from-behind win. Kochi started the inning with a double and was followed by a double from Woodard. Senior Mac Grace sent Kochi home on a sacrifice fly to left field. Junior Kyle Watase earned a walk, Benley Ramos was hit by a pitch and pinch hitter junior Ethan Gold was intentionally walked to load the bases.
Sutherland hit a single to right field and the right fielder made a throwing error that allowed Gold, Gibson and Woodard to score to put the Tigers within one (6-7).
The bases were loaded again on a two walks when Kochi recorded a sacrifice fly to right field to score the tying run. Grace added two more runs for ECU on a double past third base. Freshman Brandon Maggia added the final two runs on a single up the middle for the final score of 15-7.
The game was called after the inning finished due to darkness.
Game 1
The Cavilers scored the first run of the game in the top of the second inning and then added five more in the top of the fourth and two in the top of the fifth.
The Tigers scored their only run of the game in the bottom of the sixth. Caton led off the inning with a single past second base. Caton was then brought around when Gold tallied a double to the right center gap.
SGU added three more runs in the top of the seventh for the final of 1-10.
Senior Will Grimes earned the start and pitched 4.1 innings. He struck-out two and allowed seven hits. Senior Hernan Vivas finished the game for ECU and allowed four hits and struck-out three batters.


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Wintry mix cancels meeting with Kansas
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Sunday afternoon's scheduled "Mule Mix Classic" baseball contest between Lipscomb and Kansas has been canceled due to inclement weather and the game will not be made up.
The Bison (1-1) continue home action on Tuesday afternoon at 4 p.m .hosting MTSU at Dugan Field. Tickets are $5 for ages 13+ and free for those age 12 and under. Click here to purchase tickets online.


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And of course, I've got to talk about their beer! Each of the beers they offer is named in keeping with a fishing theme, which ties in with the fishhook in their logo. Their anchor brews (ha!) include The Panfish Pale Ale, The Hook Hopper IPA, The Redeye Irish Red, and The Deep Sea Stout. They also throw in some seasonal brews, and I have to say, I absolutely love their Oktoberfest (pictured below). They also offer a nice selection of local wines, which is good for my wife who does not like beer.
|Mudhook's Oktoberfest is Extremely Tasty
Mudhook, we raise our glasses to you for breaking "The York Curse". Here's to many more years of success. Prost!


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'SNL's' Stefon Offers Up His Favorite Summer Hot Spots, Talks Human R2-D2
'Saturday Night Live' is going dark for the summer. So it wouldn't be right if they didn't leave us with some tips on what do in New York during the warm months via 'Weekend Update's' city correspondent Stefon (aka Bill Hader).
As usual, Stefon's recommendations were absurd and inappropriate. But we wouldn't want it any other way. Check out the sketch and learn more about a "human R2-D2."
Part of the fun of Stefon's appearances is that the writers like to change up the dialogue at the last minute in attempt to get Hader to laugh when he reads the cue cards. But for the most part, Hader was able to avoid "breaking" this time around.
This was actually Stefon's 14th appearance on 'Weekend Update.' And, since both Hader and Seth Meyers are returning next year for 'SNL's' 38th season, expect to be getting more tips from this the flamboyant travel expert in the future.


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A market leading tool and equipment hire organisation has an excellent opportunity for a van driver (3.5t) based in Croydon, to join a very successful depot. This national business has 45 years of operation and is continually ranked in the top three firms of their kind within the UK. They operate a network of 170+ branches which are strategically located, maximising revenues combined with a reputation of reliability and expertise within the sector. To be successful in the position of van driver, it is required that you are skilled and experienced in the following areas:
Essential Skills
- ESSENTIAL you have a Full UK Driving License
- ESSENTIAL you can tow(BE on license)
- You will be delivering goods promptly and safely to customers and other branches, planning your daily routes to maximise efficiency and costs
- You will need to have a wide, up to date knowledge of construction related tools and equipment for hire.
- You will need to demonstrate appropriate use of equipment.
- You will be completing all paperwork such as delivery notes and tests logs accurately along with collecting cash and payment from customers as appropriate.
- You will be required to pass on any leads or potential opportunities to the Branch, reporting back site activity to aid sales
- You will be required to give advice and help to customers when on site, and provide solutions to queries.
You will also be required to comply with the following:
- Legal requirements such as Transport rules, Road Traffic Act, driving safely and professionally.
- Health and Safety regulations such as vehicle maintenance, maintenance and efficiency of loading area, loads equipment safely, ensures strapped appropriately and will need to keep up to date with safety requirements.
- Appropriate and relevant procedures.
Desired Attributes:
- You will need to be courteous, polite and professional to all customers, recognising the importance of therole in terms of customer service.
Salary-DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE
If you are a proven van driver and looking to work for one of the UK's finest tool and equipment hire companies, offering exceptional career opportunities, training and financial reward, then please don't hesitate in forwarding an up to date CV at your earliest convenience.
Disclaimer: This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Barker Ross Recruitment only operates in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently a resident and eligible to work in the UK.
Whilst we endeavour to contact you following your response due to the high volume of applications this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification within 7 days unfortunately your application has not been successful but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Barker Ross Group who is acting as a recruitment agency.


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Boosting Participation in Your Company's 401(k) Plan
A big retirement investing tip is to start as early as possible—but convincing your younger employees to make larger deferrals is not always easy.
Helping small and middle market business owners with key strategic needs such as access to capital, employee retirement plan administration and a variety of exit strategies.
Focusing on the factors that make a difference in your business —from your perspective on ownership, control and liquidity, to the key challenges and opportunities you may face.
The lifeblood of any business is cash, whether accessing capital or managing receivables and payables. We can help review the strategies you have in place and, if appropriate, share alternatives to consider.
Helping businesses review employee benefits including retirement, stock incentive plans, nonqualified deferred-compensation plans and employee-retention strategies.
Planning ahead is vital as you look toward the next chapter of your business' history. Whether selling a business—in whole or in part—or passing one on, we can help craft a variety of different exit strategies.


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Jewel a crowd-pleaser at women's conference
Hundreds of women attended the Christus LiveWell Women's Conference on Thursday, May 9, at the Ford Park Event Center to learn about women's health, peruse various shopping booths and listen to the keynote speaker, singer/composer Jewel, who wowed the crowd with amusing anecdotes, sentimental stories and some of her most popular songs.
Diagnostic booths lined the walls of the Ford Park Exhibit Center for women who wanted to know their cholesterol, blood glucose levels and more. Educational brochures were distributed on varying health issues facing women, and promotional booths from local businesses gave away items like pens, bags and even oven mitts. Clothing and food vendors with colorful displays were accessible to those in attendance. Women at the conference were served a delightful meal as they sat to listen to the speaker talk about her experiences.
Jewel addressed the women with a positive attitude and told them how she had to overcome obstacles to achieve happiness in her life. She spoke of perseverance and optimism, and talked about her husband, seven-time World Champion All-around Cowboy Ty Murray, and son, Kase Townes Murray, who she said have brought much joy to her life.
Originally from Alaska, she said she grew up "bar singing" with her father. She moved to San Diego in her youth to help take care of a sick relative. While there, she lived in poverty, struggling to pay rent and literally staying in her car for shelter when she was unable to do so. She said as she struggled, she was so desperate at times she resorted to shoplifting items like carrots, which she jokingly described as "the gateway vegetable," and other food items. She told those gathered she rationalized stealing by telling herself she was "cheating the man, whatever the man was." She said she realized her stealing was starting to escalate when looking at a sundress valued at $39.99 that she "coveted." She said that is when she decided she was only hurting herself.
"It was just a very surreal, strange moment in my life," Jewel related. "It was like a lightning bolt struck me, and I suddenly thought, 'when did I lose faith in myself? When did I stop thinking that I could earn $40 for myself?' I was suddenly so insulted that I had been shoplifting because really it was an insult to me, and I wasn't cheating anybody but myself."
Inspired by her epiphany, an 18-year-old Jewel wrote the song "Hands," which she performed for the seated audience.
She encouraged the women gathered to focus less on negative thoughts and what they do not have and to think more about what makes them happy and brings joy to life.
"I was determined to turn my thoughts around," she said regarding the bad attitude and anxiety she once exuded. "I was getting sick all the time. … It was an awful, awful time in my life. I thought, 'How can I mobilize rather than be paralyzed?'"
She said she decided to consciously replace her fear and anxiety with excitement, which elicits a similar biological response. She said by taking control and relaxing, she was able to overcome her fears and realize success.
The women gathered stood up to applaud for the superstar when Jewel concluded her inspirational speech.
Christus representatives say they have been lucky to get the talent they have succeeded in providing for the last few years during the LiveWell Women's Conference events — Helen Hunt, Hillary Swank and Joan Lunden, to name a few — and they will continue their endeavors in the pursuit for excellence for future events and for the health of the community.


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Following the results of last month's best electric guitar under £300 poll, Ask MusicRadar went all unplugged with a plea to find the best acoustic in the same category.
We asked, you voted, and we have ourselves a winner. Scroll through our gallery of the 10 best acoustic guitars under £300 to find out which 6-string came out on top.
But because every entry was voted for by you - the all-knowing, guitar-loving MusicRadar community - all 10 are well worthy of their place, and of your consideration (if you're shopping for an axe on a budget, that is).
And don't forget that voting is still open in the following categories…
Ask MusicRadar: what's the best music-making product of 2009?
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Ask MusicRadar: what's the best amp for heavy metal?
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Together, we will unearth the finest music-making gear known to man. For now, though, grab a pick: 10 best acoustic guitars under £300.


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Robert Kisselburgh necesitaba un nuevo diseño de otro y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 60 diseños de 23 diseñadores freelance.
I need the cover of a book designed that will be sent to prospective clients as well as used in marketing. The image will be used on the website and in some print advertising.
Book Cover
Dimensions are 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.
Book will probably just between 60-80 pages so use of spine for design is not practical. Key is the front cover.
- Title of Book:
- The 13 Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Mississippi Injury Claim
An Essential Guide to Personal Injury Claims in Mississippi
By Robert M. Kisselburgh. May want to use Law Firm name below my name, Kisselburgh Law Firm, and thought about including my logo, but cannot find a way to upload the logo. It can be seen at http://www.kisselburghlaw.com.
- Open to ideas on colors. Website uses darker blues. Don't copy the current colors used on the website as website is undergoing redesign which will use darker blues and I want the book to standout on the website.
- Want a professional look, classy look.
Nothing boring or elementary looking.
No slip and fall photos. Prefer not to use specific photos of an injury. If you use an image, then it should be more generic or something to do with Mississippi.
No ambulances or car crashes
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Conroe man jailed on child porn charges, may have other victims in other cities
A Tennessee man living in Conroe has been charged with five counts of possession of child pornography.
John Charles Fortner, 38, who authorities believe traveled widely throughout the United States, was in the Montgomery County Jail on Friday without bond.
Charges against him allege that Fortner possessed multiple images and videos of child pornography with male and female victims. The images and videos depict children and adults engaging in sexual conduct, officials said.
Charges are also pending against Fortner in Ohio and West Virginia, said Chief Matt Rodrigue, with Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable's Office.
An investigation indicated that there might be unidentified victims of additional offenses, said Jeff Hohl, prosecutor with the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office.
"The most important thing with this guy is that we really want to try and see if there are any other victims out there we don't know about," Hohl said.
Fortner stayed at 3300 N. Loop 336 W., Apt. 628, in Conroe and drove a 2001 Dodge Dakota, officials said.
The investigation also showed that he traveled to various other cities and states.
Locations and corresponding dates of his travel may include:
Maryland, July 2012; Houston, August 2012; Florida and Louisiana, September 2012; Dallas, Louisiana and San Antonio, October 2012; Houston, Brownsville, Pennsylvania and San Antonio, December, 2012; Pennsylvania, Houston and San Antonio, January, 2013.
Anyone who might have information about Fortner is asked to contact Nikki Neeley at the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office at 936-539-7800 or J.J. Stitt at the Precinct 3 Constable's Office at 281-364-4211 or 936-539-7813.


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Van Gaal's gamble pays big dividends
SALVADOR, Brazil -- Here are three quick thoughts after the Netherlands ended Costa Rica's Cinderella World Cup run in a penalty shootout after a breathtaking scoreless draw at Arena Fonte Nova, advancing to the semifinals -- where they'll meet Argentina in Sao Paulo on Wednesday -- for the second consecutive tournament.
1. Bravo, Ticos
They may have lost in the cruelest way imaginable, but Costa Rica won the respect of the world with their performance in Brazil. The tiny Central American nation wasn't beaten in regulation in five games, and shut out Uruguay, Italy, England and the Netherlands along the way.
Anyone who thought the Ticos were going to roll over in this match wasn't paying attention. Watching Costa Rica in this tournament, you knew they were going to be extremely tough to put away. Jorge Luis Pinto's team wasn't remotely fazed by the all-world Dutch. Indeed, the toughest spell for the Ticos on Saturday night -- aside from the frenetic final minutes of regulation -- was the first quarter hour of the match, when only keeper Keylor Navas' heroics kept them in the game. Costa Rica settled in well after that, but the ubertalented Oranje had the better of the play.
Super-sub Krul inspires Netherlands
- Macintosh: Van Gaal has gumption to spare
- Van Gaal planned Tim Krul switch all along
- McIntyre: Van Gaal's gamble pays dividends
- Van Gaal: We could have easily lost
- Krul makes the difference in penalties
- Dream come true for keeper Tim Krul
But while the Ticos' stout defense bent on multiple occasions, it never broke. Striker Marco Urena nearly stole a winner in the second period of extra time, but Jasper Cillessen came up with a key stop in the 117th minute. Alas, it wasn't to be in penalties, and tired legs (Costa Rica also went to PKs against Greece in the round of 16) may have contributed to Bryan Ruiz's and Michael Umana's failure to convert their spot kicks. Still, Pinto -- easily the coach of the tournament, no matter what happens from here -- and his players leave the country with their heads held high, even if the scent of the semifinals will linger in their nostrils in the days and weeks ahead.
2. Van Gaal's gamble paid off
It's not often you see a coach pull his starting keeper just before a shootout begins, especially on this stage. But that's exactly what Dutch boss Louis van Gaal did when the 120 minutes were up, replacing Cillessen with penalty specialist Tim Krul. Krul, who plays his club ball for Newcastle United, had stopped just two of 20 PKs in the Premier League coming in.
But he's two inches taller than Cillessen, and Van Gaal banked on that extra wingspan giving his team the edge, even if Krul was coming in cold, and even if Cillessen was none too happy about being yanked. Krul also had the advantage of studying video of the Costa Rican penalty takers' tendencies against the Greeks, which may have proved decisive in the end. Ruiz and Umana didn't miss the target; Krul guessed correctly and stopped both players, justifying Van Gaal's risky decision.
3. Keylor Navas has been the best keeper in Brazil
There's been no shortage of sensational goalkeeping at this World Cup. Belgium's Thibaut Courtois, Germany's Manuel Neuer, Mexico's Guillermo Ochoa and Tim Howard of the USA have all put in memorable performances. But the 27-year-old Navas was even better. He allowed just two goals in Costa Rica's five games, and he saved his finest outing of all for the Dutch.
His series of acrobatic stops -- a diving redirection of Arjen Robben's free kick in the 38th minute may have been the most impressive -- kept the Ticos in the game in the first half. But Navas was also quick to come off his line to put out fires, and his presence as the anchor of Pinto's defensive scheme clearly gave his teammates confidence. He needed some help from the post and the crossbar (as well as defender Yeltsin Tejeda) later on, but Navas still came up with a couple of late key stops to get the game to the shootout. And despite the loss, he was still, correctly, named man of the match.
Doug McIntyre is a staff writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN FC. Follow him on Twitter @DougMacESPN.


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martini media needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 245 designs submitted by 51 freelance designers.
martini media
After 15 years working in Record Company PR/Artist Relations, I've decided to start my own media company working on PR campaigns, brand & event management. Words I would use to describe myself and the business include committed, passionate, vibrant, fun, energetic, determined and dynamic. I haven't officially launched my business yet and already have 5 clients asking to be represented by me so I urgently need a logo that represents the business so I can organise the website and stationery.
Entertainment/media companies who will take notice of a cool/statement logo. An audience that would appreciate either a really timeless logo OR an "out there" logo...no beige!
I really like the style of helvectica neue (ultra light) BUT want my logo to be bolder.
Am very keen to use lower case: martini media
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Obviously, since the deficit is the only thing anyone in DC wants to talk about, it makes sense for the new Republican frontrunner to come out in favor of expanding one of the biggest wastes of money in American history. And, since it is Newt after all, he's also thrown in some hypocrisy on the issue, just for good measure.
Not only does he now think medical marijuana is a "joke" despite having supported it in 1981, he'd like to see more drug testing of citizens requesting unemployment compensation or food stamps. He also supports the death penalty for high-level drug smugglers, noting the "successful" and "draconian" drug policies of Singapore. However, despite getting "more aggressive about drug policy" and emulating Singapore's mandatory executions, he doesn't want us to throw anyone in jail either.
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Nov. 24, 2012
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) – Leonor Rodriguez led five players in double figures with 16 points as the Florida State women's basketball team defeated No. 17 Vanderbilt 73-59 Saturday at the San Juan Shootout.
The Seminoles are 5-0 for the third time in four years. The 14-point margin of victory was Florida State's smallest this year, having beaten four straight opponents by at least 30 points for the first time in program history to begin the year.
The loss was the third straight for the Commodores (3-3), all coming at the hands of unranked foes.
Rodriguez hit four free throws in the final 50 seconds to ice the game.
Natasha Howard (15 points), Alexa Deluzio (14), Chasity Clayton (13) and Chelsea Davis (10) also scored in double figures for the Seminoles.
Florida State's Cheetah Delgado, a second generation Puerto Rican, dished out nine assists and made four steals with family and friends in attendance.


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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Four months after acquiring "Star Wars" maker Lucasfilm, The Walt Disney Co. is shutting down video game production at subsidiary LucasArts and laying off staff as it focuses on the less-risky, less-expensive path of licensing its characters and stories to other developers.
A Disney spokesman confirmed the layoffs Wednesday, but didn't say how many people were affected.
Website Kotaku said 150 people were laid off, citing an unnamed source. Two games that had been in production, "Star Wars: First Assault" and "Star Wars: 1313," were canceled, Kotaku said.
Disney has been moving away from games that are expensive to make for consoles, like the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, and toward apps.
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(AP) — Three teens have been charged in the murder of a church volunteer who was found strangled and stabbed in her central Minnesota home.
Nineteen-year-old Brok Junkermeier was charged with intentional second-degree murder Friday in Kandiyohi County. Two others, ages 16 and 17, also face charges.
Police found 79-year-old Lila Warwick Monday night after authorities went there to check on her welfare.
Prosecutors say Junkermeier said one of the teens thought Warwick had $40,000 in a safe, so they plotted to steal it.
Police say Junkermeier broke into Warwick's Willmar home, cut her with a sword-like knife and forced her to write out a $1,500 check. Police say he then strangled her, repeatedly stabbed her, then threw her downstairs.
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Jinghong (景洪; Jǐnghóng) is the capital of Xishuangbanna in southern Yunnan.
Get in
By plane
Jinghong's tiny airport (IATA: JHG) fields daily flights from Kunming and a few other cities in China. The only international flight of Bangkok Airways previously from Bangkok and Chiang Mai has stopped flying there in 2008. Note that when booking a plane ticket to Jinghong, if it is not listed as "Jinghong" it may be listed as "Xishuangbanna".
By bus
There are over a dozen sleeper buses from Kunming daily. They cost ¥150-180, depending on the coach quality. The bus takes around 8 hours.
This is the first big city for travelers coming from Laos. This is the first place with banks that accept foreign cards, but most travelers will have to change buses in Mengla to get here.
By boat
Ferry trips run along the Mekong to Chiang Saen (on Thailand's side of the Golden Triangle) for ¥800, no Laos/Myanmar visa necessary. They leave early and take a full day, slower 3-4 day cruise style trips are also available. (slower 3-4 day cruise trips are unavailable now, atleast for my travels in 2009) Also normal cruise departs once a week, with sometimes cancellations due to low demand.
Get around
The interesting parts of town are definitely walkable.
Jinghong has plenty of tuk-tuks or auto-ricksaws about. Hire these as a slightly cheaper way to get between places, but more than a kilometer or two and your butt might be sore all day.
Taxis run about ¥5-15 to places in town.
Down by the Nancang it may be possible to hire a boat for a bit of river cruising.
The usual Chinese tourist gimmicks. Local Dai produced items also available.
There are a number of O.K. options near the bus station, with the cheapest starting at ¥15 a night. For other, more expensive options, try the reservation booth at the bus station. They'll steer you to the city's four and five star options at a discount.
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Twilight World,brought to an end.
Girl's dad burns her Twilight books, setting off a chain reaction of eventsa no one can explain. The Twilight world and the real world will merge together, but what will it do to everyone?
1. Goodbye, Twilight World
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"What are you doing with that!?" I looked up from Bella and Jacob in the garage to see my dad's purple face. My hands went slick in nerves sweat on the cover of my forbidden book. "Give me that, now." He ordered; holding his large hand out for it. I shook my head and held onto it with all I had. "Don't tell me no! Give me that dam book!" He stormed over and yanked it out of my hands. "Now, where are the others?"
"They're just books dad."
"I want the others, now." He growled, I slowly got up from my bed and went to my closet. A corner in the back was full of clothes and shoes; I moved everything to show my other three books hiding place. Handing them to my dad I took the cover off Twilight. "What are you doing?"
"Why do you care, you have my books." I grumbled and sat back down on my bed. He grumbled something to himself and walked out of the room. I felt tears roll down my face, it wasn't fair. I would have to barrow from my friends again, if they would let me.
I sat there for a few minutes feeling pitiful, why did my dad hate the books so much? I didn't see anything wrong with them. Something tickled my nose and I breathed in deeply. Fire. I walked out of my room and into the living room, where I could see through the glass doors into the back yard. A small pile of something was burning, and my dad was standing over it. "No!" I screamed and ran out the doors and into the bake yard. Dada grabbed me before I could stick my hands in and grab Breaking Dawn which was currently smoking.
"Like you said, they're just books!"
"But they're mine! I hate you! You ruin everything!" I screamed and pulled out of his grip. I ran back through the house and out the front door. I collapsed at the front step, something was wrong. I could still smell my books burning; the Twilight world was on fire. "Edward, Bella, Carlisle… They're all gone."
I went to bed without dinner that night; I didn't feel like eating anyway. I laid there in the dark, looking at nothing. The memory of the books burning played over and over again n my head. Something moved in my room, it was too dark to see it clearly. Turning on my light I sat there confused, nothing was there. "I could have sworn I saw something." I mumbled; shrugging I turned the light off and went to bed.
"Kailyn, get up. You'll be late for school." I moaned as mom walked out of my room.
"They can live without me for one day."
"Now, Kailyn." She ordered from her room, I pealed myself from the bed and stumbled out the door to the bathroom. The shower woke me up and the warm water felt great. I wrapped a towel around my wet body and went back into my room. Closing the door I removed my towel and looked in my closet for some clean clothes.
"Oh!" I jumped and turned around; a tall, bronze haired teenage boy was sitting on my bed with his hands over his eyes. I screamed and grabbed my towel, putting it back on.
"Who the hell are you, what are you doing in my room!?"
"I was hopping you could tell me!" He said, peeking through his fingers to see if I had my towel on.
"What's going on in there? What's the screaming?" Mom asked through the door, the boy waved his hands and shook his head no.
"Scorpion, don't worry I got it." I answered her; we listened as she walked off. "Now, who the hell are you?"
"Um, Edward… Edward Cullen."
"Yeah, and I'm the long lost princess of Malabutoo." I scoffed, he blinked.
"You don't believe me?"
"What, that you're a vampire that eats animals and is in love with a human girl that couldn't stay out of trouble for anything? Yeah, I don't believe you." He blinked again, looking confused.
"How do you know this?"
"How do I know this? Edward Cullen is the most famous name known in America. What world did you live in, strange stalker dude." He stood up and I backed away from him. He looked around my room and just shook his head.
"I don't understand. One minute I'm with Bella and we're running back to the main house, and the next…" He turned to look at me. "Where am I?"
"Uh… Well, you're standing in the middle of my room, Arizona."
"Arizona!" His eyes grew huge and he went over to my window, looking through the curtain. "Not possible, how the hell did I get here?"
"Um… you probably crawled through my window, dude. Now crawl back out." He shook his head.
"You don't understand. I was here last night; I sort of just… woke up? But that's not possible… I'm so confused." He sat back down on my bed and held his face with his hands.
"Come on, I know you're having some sort of mind loosing thing going on with you but… you can't be here. I've got to get ready for school and you probably have some box or something you live in that's waiting for you somewhere other than my room." I opened my window and motioned for him to leave.
"I live in Washington." He said; I rolled my eyes and reached for his arm.
"Then I suggest you start walking." The second my hand touched his arm… it didn't. I fell through him onto the bed. "What the… Oh my god!" He jumped up and backed into the far corner of my room.
"What have you done to me?" He growled; I held onto my towel and backed into the other corner.
"What the hell are you?"
"You know what I am."
"Oh my god it's Edward Cullen." I slumped to the floor and sat there staring at the one man I had always dreamed about. "Edward Cullen is in my room… of my house… oh my god."
"Now what are you doing in there?" I heard my mom ask, I wasn't really there to answer her though. After all, Edward Cullen was in my room. "Kailyn? Honey? If you don't answer me I'm coming in." Edward eyes widened and he looked at me, hoping that I would answer. When I didn't he looked for a place to hide, jumping into my closet and closing the door. Mom walked in and looked around the room, her eyes fell on me on the floor and she gasped. "Kailyn! What happened sweetie?" She crouched down in front of me and cradled my face in her hands.
"Edward Cullen." I mumbled; still dazed that the hottest man in the world was now in my closet.
"Oh, Love. I asked your father not to, but he wouldn't listen. I am so sorry about your books. But now maybe you can live in the real life? Vampires aren't real, so don't wrap your life around them." She helped me up and sat me on the bed. "Now put some clothes on, you're going to be late." She walked out and closed the door.
"What books?" Edward opened the closet door and detangled himself from the mess of clothes that had tried to eat him.
"The Twilight books, about you and Bella."
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Fire at Main Street's Wasatch Brew Pub
November 9, 2012
At 6:12 a.m. an Old Town resident placed a 911 call reporting seeing fire and smoke on the back deck of the Wasatch Brew Pub.
When firefighters arrived there were "pretty good flames coming up," according Phil Kirk, a Park City Police Department captain who was at the scene.
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The state's largest public-employee union may kill Gov. Cuomo's much-touted plan for an office to prosecute or discipline workers abusing people with mental disabilities who are under state care — unless they get an absurd giveback, The Post has learned.
The Civil Service Employees Association, in private negotiations with Cuomo's office last week, linked approval of disciplinary penalties to be taken against workers found guilty of abuse to the unrelated granting of bonuses to state workers who agree to withdraw from the state's costly health-insurance plan.
Under a labor pact negotiated with the CSEA last year, the Cuomo administration agreed to pay bonuses of between $1,000 and $3,000 to state workers who opt out of the state health-insurance plan for a plan provided by their spouses.
But a source close to the administration said the CSEA now insists that the bonuses be granted to state workers who are married to each other, under the incorrect idea that one spouse can drop out while the other stays in, thereby covering them both and saving the state money.
Under such an arrangement, there would be no state savings because the cost of insuring both state workers would remain the same, the source said.
It would affect about 1,700 employees and could wind up costing the state up to $6 million, the source said.
"This is insane. How f–king arrogant is that, they have the chutzpah to think the state would agree to that?'' the source said.
CSEA has publicly claimed to support Cuomo's proposed new Justice Center, which would have prosecutors and trained investigators to pursue complaints of patient mistreatment, abuse and neglect.
But the source said the union's demand could kill it.
"The state will never agree'' to that, the source concluded.
Many influential Democrats have all but written off their Senate colleagues' hopes of recapturing the majority in the Legislature's upper house in the wake of this month's unanimous Court of Appeals decision upholding the GOP plan to create a 63rd Senate seat.
The seat, part of a controversial redistricting plan approved by Cuomo this year, was a classic gerrymander, with boundary lines drafted to favor a GOP candidate, wealthy Assemblyman George Amedore, of Rotterdam, near Schenectady.
Meanwhile, incessantly self-promoting political "reformer'' Bill Samuels, son of one-time gubernatorial hopeful Howard "Howie the Horse" Samuels, issued an embarrassing attack on the Court of Appeals decision, saying, "Legal it may be, but reform it is not.''
Samuels, a wealthy Democrat with a seemingly desperate need for publicity, apparently didn't realize the state's highest court is supposed to interpret the law, not "reform'' its political system.
"Bill's father was such a brilliant guy that it's a shame to see what's happened to the son,'' was how the Democratic insider put it.


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Justin Bieber may have been photographed smoking at a party again -- only this time Biebs got snapped sitting next to a celeb he was reportedly banging.
The photo has been all over social media today ... showing Bieber sitting next to a girl that looks a helluva lot like Ariana Grande -- and he appears to be holding a long joint.
As you may recall, Bieber was photographed similarly back in January ... when he was seen holding what looked like a joint at a Newport Beach party.
Sources close to both singers say the girl in the photo is NOT Ariana Grande -- and the pic was photoshopped to look like Bieber was lighting up.
However our crack art department begs to differ -- saying the light source seems consistent ... and any indicators of a doctored photo are non-existent.
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By adapting these strategies to meet the unique requirements of the Westhills site, the developers have created a warm and welcoming community that honor's their foundation principles of sustainability, affordability, design excellence and quality construction.
Due in large part to the vision of Langford Mayor Stewart Young and Council, the Westhills Master Plan was arrived at through a design charette process involving a variety of stakeholders and consultants. These included The US Green Building Council, the Canada Green Building Council, the BC Ministry of Community Services and the Design Centre for Sustainability at the University of British Columbia. Through this planning process the City of Langford has been able to form a cohesive partnership with the owner of Westhills Land Corporation, with a commitment to excellence in environmental design.
The resulting Westhills Master Plan embodies their goal of creating a unique, large-scale master-planned community based on principals of social and environmental sustainability. Major guiding factors of the design and implementation of Westhills are: considerations of location, alternative transportation modes, environmental preservation, community agriculture, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality. These characteristics are demonstrated in the creation of approximately 6000 new residential units, with supporting commercial, civic and educational facilities. Approximately 84 hectares (208 acres) is designated as park and open space (equivalent to 40% of the total land area).
The Westhills vision includes buildings that will accommodate both live and work spaces, a village Centre, neighbourhood retail service centres, an internal commuter bus service, and a commuter rail station. High quality public spaces, mixed uses, cultural and educational facilities and residences will provide for a community available to all ages and various income levels.


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CHICAGO (Sept. 5, 2012) – The U.S. Under-15 Boys' National Team is currently involved in a week-long training camp at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. The camp marks the conclusion of the cycle of players born in 1997.
On Sept. 4, split squads of the U-15 BNT – there are 36 players in the camp – squared off against U.S. Soccer Development Academy sides Real So Cal and Chivas USA.
Against Real So Cal, the U-15 BNT registered a 4-1 win, outshooting the southern California club 9-4 (including 7-2 on frame). The U.S. took a 3-0 lead in the first 53 minutes before Real So Cal got on the score sheet in the 65th minute. Alejandro Vergara tallied his second goal of the game in the 69th minute to provide the final score line. Vergara scored his first goal in the 24th minute off an assist by Alexander Ramos.
Malcolm Dixon started the scoring for the U.S. in the 22nd minute and Kyle Scott added another goal in the 53rd minute.
In the next match, the second group of U-15 BNT players edged out Chivas USA 2-1 in a come-from-behind victory.
After going down 1-0 in the 39th minute, Joe Gallardo and Sebastian Saucedo scored in the second half to lead the U.S. to a win.
Gallardo knotted the score at 1-1 in the 63rd minute and Saucedo tallied the game-winner in the 78th minute on an assist from Coy Craft.
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We offer a competitive 10-week paid internship where you'll work on meaningful projects and effect real change at our company. Our interns get hands-on experience solving business needs and helping in the communities where we live and work. You'll build your resume while making new connections and sharpening the skills you need to succeed at work. Plus, the work you do will be tailored to your interests. A typical employee spends eight hours a day at work. We think you should spend that time doing something you love – not just earning a paycheck.
As a U.S. Bank intern, you'll have the opportunity to interact with senior executives, get paired with a formal mentor and attend fun events specifically tailored for interns, including a volunteer day where you'll give back to the community. In your day-to-day work, you'll learn how employees collaborate to serve all our stakeholders. Your meaningful work experience may even translate into a full-time position in the banking industry upon graduation.
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FREDERICK, Md. — A Frederick police officer must perform 48 hours of community service for crashing his patrol car while driving drunk off duty.
Fifty-five-year-old Robert Pierce was sentenced Friday in Frederick County Circuit Court. He was granted probation before judgment, meaning his conviction for driving while impaired by alcohol will be expunged if he successfully completes his sentence and two years of probation.
The 11-year officer pleaded guilty to the charge in August.
He was arrested and suspended from duty in March after his car hit a guardrail on U.S. 15.
A charge of leaving the scene of an accident was dropped under a plea agreement.
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TriBaySports necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 121 diseños de 31 diseñadores freelance.
We're in the process of creating a new product review site and deal site in the board sports industry. We plan to offer customer-generated product reviews and good deals on equipment used in board sports – especially "green" gear. We need a high quality design that appeals to our target audience – board sports enthusiasts – mostly young males who are internet savvy.
Tri Bay Sports - TriBaySports.com
Asmentioned in the project summary, we're building a new product review and dealsite in the board sports industry. We're looking to create an authority sitethat is considered the leading source of information for people consideringpurchases of equipment used in surfing, paddleboarding, surf kayaking, kitesurfing and windsurfing. The revenuestream will be from affiliate marketing initially. We will need a Content Management System tomanage affiliate links and product images. We will also need blogging and newsletter tools. Photos on the home page and the categorypages will rotate. We will also need toattach video to the site
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Boardsports enthusiasts, predominantly young and net savvy. Also young families living near the beach
Purpose ofthe site:
This is anaffiliate marketing site that will educate consumers about good deals on boardsports products and useful beach equipment. We want them to learn about goodproducts, especially "green" products.
Here aresome of the sites that we will be linking to:
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We need aprofessional looking site that appeals to prospective customers. We want a designthat is clean and easy to navigate. Boththe Home page and category page should have ability to rotate photosthrough. Need only one photo for thedesign.
ProjectSitemap and Wireframe of HomePage, Product Landing Page and Category ProductPages are available. Email email@example.com and I will send them to you
Allcontest entrants should create both a home page design and one sub page design.We will give special consideration to those who go above and beyond byproviding a design for all three pages.
We willgive feedback to all entries with 4 and 5 star ratings. We are not interestedin entries that we rate with 3 stars or less.
Werecommend that all contestants use iStockPhoto or a similar service for thesite images. Please use the comp images in your design submissions.
We willpay for the winning contestants stock images. Please bookmark or save the imagenumbers so we can easily locate them and pay for a license.
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Good luckon the contest. We look forward to seeing your work!
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For new customers, our payment is TT30% advance and balance will be paid by TT before shipment.
For customers who have had three times of cooperation, our payment term can be TT30% advance and balance will be paid by TT against copy of documents.
For long time partners, after evaluation, we can accept O/A.
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Much Ado About Caramel Coloring
While science refutes the 4-MEI/caramel coloring-cancer connection, soda makers reformulate for California.
It's been a problem-filled couple of months for caramel coloring.
After saying it found unsafe levels of 4-MEI in cans of Coca-Cola, Pepsi-Cola, Dr. Pepper and Whole Foods' 365 Cola, The Center for Science in the Public Interest petitioned the FDA in March to ban the use of caramel colorings that contain 4-MEI, citing a possible cancer risk.
While FDA regulators quickly responded by asserting that soft drinks containing caramel coloring with 4-methylimidazole, also known as 4-MEI or 4-MI, poses no health risk to consumers, they agreed to review the petition.
Meanwhile, California regulators earlier this year began enforcing their 2011 decision to add 4-MEI to the state's list of "known carcinogens." California's controversial Proposition 65 (see our article California's Prop 65 Applies to You) would require the colas and other consumer products containing at least 29mcg of 4-MEI per serving to carry a warning label claiming they contain a possible carcinogen.
Rather than add that frightening label declaration, both PepsiCo and Coca-Cola asked their caramel color suppliers to alter their manufacturing processes to reduce the level of 4-MEI to below the limit set by California, the only state that regulates the substance. Dr Pepper Snapple Group said all the caramel color being produced for it meets the new California standard.
"New chemical analyses (commissioned by CSPI) have found (these beverages) contain high levels of 4-methylimidazole, a known animal carcinogen," wrote CSPI in its March petition. "The carcinogen forms when ammonia or ammonia and sulfites are used to manufacture the 'caramel coloring' that gives those sodas their distinctive brown colors."
FDA classifies caramel color as generally recognized as safe (GRAS). So do regulatory agencies around the world, including the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which concludes "these caramel colors are neither genotoxic nor carcinogenic."
4-MEI is found in a wide variety of commercially produced foods and beverages, including pet food, alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, sauces, baked goods and breads, molasses, coffee beans, chocolate and some beers. Plus grilled steaks – the trace element is created naturally from cooking the sugars in foods and beverages during the heating, roasting or cooking process. It's what gives those foods a rich, brown hue.
In its 2011 FDA petition on the same subject, CSPI noted that 2-methylimidazole and 4-methylimidazole, which form when sugar is mixed with ammonia and sulfites to create caramel coloring, have been shown to cause lung, liver and thyroid cancer in mice and rats.
When the State of California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment added the compound to its list of known carcinogens in 2011, it created a labeling problem for the soda industry, in particular, and other food and beverage manufacturers as well.
With no regulatory hearing or review, California rule makers based their ruling on the results of a 2007 study from the National Toxicology Program, which found that 4-MEI at high doses caused lung cancer in rats and mice. But even NTP officials question California's decision.
In a letter to OEHHA opposing the listing of 4-MEI, Ernest E. McConnell, former director of the NTP's Toxicology Research and Testing Program, wrote: "NTP has not included 4-MEI on its list of chemicals causing cancer," and concluded, "4-MEI does not have sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity to be placed on the list."
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It is the commitment of University Christian Church to foster experiences of community within the congregation as well as enhancing Christian unity among all God's people, encouraging individuals and families to share significant, meaningful and life-giving relationships with one another. We are companions in our fellowship to one another.
"Living the Good News of Jesus Christ With Open Minds and Loving Hearts"
Come and share your gifts as we all grow in Christian Discipleship by opening our hearts to the Spirit of God.
Kera Watts, Director of Children's Ministries leads this rich, wonderful program for children at University Christian Church. The church has been and is an innovative force in the community and in the country providing programs in faith development, education, and parenting.
Church & the Arts
Church & the Arts
Church and the Arts exists to promote artistic awareness and appreciation within UCC. We sponsor and administer many cultural activities, promote an in-house art exhibition, and conduct docent tours of the church building and offer organ demonstrations.
Worship of the Almighty God is the highest priority for University Christian Church, and worship through music is an important avenue to worship. Indeed, music is a window through which we can better see the glory of God. Since it's founding in 1873, University Christian Church has given the music ministry an integral, important part in the life of the church. Our mission is to ensure that this rich heritage will continue.
Congregational Care
Congregational Care
We are called to care for each other. Together, in the example of Christ, we experience God's love as we give and receive care. Jesus said, "I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." John 13:34-35
Spiritual Growth
Spiritual Growth
The purpose of spiritual growth is to be transformed into the image of Christ by encountering the Living God. Transformation is accomplished by our openness and responsiveness to the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives through the disciplines of our faith such as prayer, scriptural reading, works of kindness, keeping the sabbath, developing spiritual friendships that encourage our faith to grow and considering the will of God in our decision-making. The ministry of Spiritual Growth at UCC offers resources and opportunities for you to enhance your spiritual growth such as guest speakers, lecture series, articles, and participation in various ministry areas such as Sunday School, Bible studies and Outreach programs.
Come join us every Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. for fun, fellowship, games, prayer, worship, service, and any combination of the above! The youth groups are led by our youth ministers and volunteers. We focus on building relationships with young people through a combination of fun activities and spiritual growth opportunities. Together we explore what it is to be a community of faith and we have lots of fun doing it.


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The latest update to HTC's ThunderBolt phone on Verizon is a study in cost/benefit analyses. On the one hand you've got some big fixes in the functionality department, with fewer dropped calls and an apparent end to the random reboots that have plagued some of the devices. On the other hand, free mobile Wi-Fi hotspots are no more.
The official update graphic from Verizon of course doesn't mention anything about that second part, but ThunderBolt-owning commenters over at Android Police, which broke the news about the update prior to its release, confirm that the feature is no longer free to use. Some of those same commenters also complain of the update's newly installed Verizon bloatware, though one points out that a bloatware-free custom update is floating around on the XDA developers forums. Not recommended unless you know what you're doing of course, but it's an option at least.
You could also simply accept the update and the bloatware that comes with it, and root your phone to get your precious free Wi-Fi hotspot functionality back. Unfortunately, even that process won't fix the biggest glaring absence in the latest ThunderBolt update: an update to the Gingerbread version of Android. The smartphone is still running on the older Froyo OS, and the lack of an upgrade to the newer version is a big point of contention among ThunderBolt owners.
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Long met with his brother, Thomas Long, and other members of the Queens Conservative Party at the American Legion in Forest Hills to discuss the state of the party, gun control, illegal immigration, same-sex marriage, campaign financing and the candidates bidding for mayor this year. Although Long did not grant his support to any of the current nominees, he did say, "We should have more people like Peter Vallone."
Well, Vallone isn't actually running for mayor – although now maybe he should consider it! - but he is running for Queens borough president. And last week he got some good news on that front, when an independent poll was released showing him with an 11-point lead over his opponents.
Of 300 Democratic voters polled, 26 percent said they would back Vallone, followed by 15 percent for former Councilwoman Melinda Katz, 13 percent for Councilman Leroy Comrie, 12 percent for State Senator Tony Avella, and 7 percent for State Senator Jose Peralta.
Bad new is that the only candidate Vallone is trailing is Mr. Undecided; 28 percent of the voters are not sure who they are going to vote for yet in the Democratic Primary.
Incidentally, former Assemblyman Barry Grodenchik was not included in the poll. (How rude!)
• We have a feeling the mayor's not going to enjoy the upcoming race to replace him, or all of the hits he is going to take from candidates criticizing 12 years of his policies as they try to make a name for themselves and let voters know why their lives are going to be better with them in the corner office (we assume the mayor gets a corner office, he's never actually invited us) down at City Hall.
We expect a lot of criticism on issues like stop and frisk and the ban on large sugary drinks. Public Advocate – and mayoral candidate – Bill de Blasio got the ball rolling last week with a new report.
At an unrelated event on Rikers Island last week, Mayor Michael Bloomberg was forced to address de Blasio's report that charges Bloomberg's administration has hit small businesses in the outer boroughs particularly hard with excessive fines.
"Fines are very different than taxes," Bloomberg said in response to a reporter's question. "You can't avoid taxes, fines are easy to avoid - just don't do what we are trying to prevent you from doing and you won't have a problem."
But that was only after he issued a warning to reporters about asking him to comment on things people campaigning for his post say in the press and public.
"I'm not going to sit here and answer everyone of their campaign slogans," the mayor warned reporters yesterday.
Oh Mr. Bloomberg, we have a feeling the slogans – and the subsequent questions – are just beginning.
• And in the category of "tell us something we didn't know," Paul Graziano ended months of "speculation" that he would enter the City Council race in the 19th District in northeast Queens. Shh...it's a secret!
Seriously though, Graziano, an urban planner and civic activist, joins a crowded Democratic Primary that includes Paul Vallone, Austin Shafran, Matthew Silverstein, and one-time former assemblyman John Duane.
They all be vying to take on the incumbent, Councilman Dan Halloran, this November.


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Whether you have chronically dry skin, or just want to prepare for the upcoming cold season, you'll be shocked at how effective a hydrating serum can be. Add a pump or two post-cleansing, before your lotion or cream, for an immediate moisture boost. Our favorite formulas, above.
Amorepacific Rejuvenating Serum ($100)
An office favorite, this light serum soaks in immediately and gives skin a jolt of moisture thanks to bamboo sap, amino acids, and a special hydrating complex.
Caudalie Vinosource S.O.S. Thirst Quenching Serum ($48)
Organic grape water helps keep skin soft, a mix of antioxidants deliver anti-aging benefits, and hyaluronic acid hydrates.
Renee Rouleau Bio Radiance Night Serum ($48)
If you're looking to fight wrinkles and hydrate, pick up Renee Rouleau's light formula. It infuses moisture into the skin with a mix of a marine and red rice extracts, plus it firms with a cocktail of peptides.
Olay Age Defying Instant Hydration Serum ($11)
Olay's serum helps to lock moisture into the skin with a unique vitamin complex, plus it's free of dyes and fragrance, making it easy on sensitive skin.
Kate Somerville Quench Hydrating Face Serum ($65)
Best for normal-to-dry skin types, this powerhouse formula boosts moisture with a unique complex alongside a cocktail of anti-aging ingredients: retinols, lipids, and wheat germ extract.
Sephora Ultimate Moisture Serum ($25)
Think of Sephora's formula as part serum, part illuminator. It hydrates with a special extract complex, plus it has ingredients for a radiant complexion: light-reflecting pigments that work immediately and java tree extract to brighten skin over time.
Fresh Soy Face Serum ($45)
Great for sensitive skin, Fresh's formula soothes and hydrates, thanks to amino acids, cucumber, hibiscus, and anise extract.
Clarins HydraQuench Intensive Serum Bi-Phase ($58)
Clarins' new serum is designed for very dry skin, with a laundry list of ingredients: a hyaluronic acid complex binds moisture to skin, while extracts—katafray, inca peanut, and sorbier bud—both create and lock in moisture.


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Dave McCoy declines street name change
A proposal to change the name of Minaret Boulevard to McCoy Boulevard in honor of the founder of Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, came to a screeching halt on Monday, April 15.
Just hours before Mammoth Lakes Tourism Chief John Urdi and others were set to meet in order to hammer out details on the proposal, Mammoth Lakes Foundation CEO Evan Russell sent an email on McCoy's behalf to stop the effort.
The reason, Russell said in the email, is that Dave McCoy himself asked the effort not go further.
The name change stirred somewhat of a tempest in a teapot ever since Town Council member Michael Raimondo agendized the proposal for the council's April 3 meeting.
Raimondo's proposal did not include how the town was to pay for the name change on 32 signs, along with two Caltrans signs. Research by the town staff on Friday, April 12, indicated the signs alone would cost $19,000.
Counting postage changes and clerical staff work, the price tag rose to $21,500.
In addition, town engineer Peter Bernasconi suggested that there might be some wood signposts that have decayed and would require metal post replacements.
With no money in the budget to pay for such a project, Urdi and Mammoth Lakes Tourism proposed fronting the town the money, with a fund-raising effort to follow.
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cashcowhq needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 83 designs submitted by 35 freelance designers.
Anonymous proxy
Proxy selling business located at http://www.anonymous-proxies.net needs a logo.
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I must admit that I'm a big fan of the minimalist style design, I don't like having too many colors in a logo, but, anything else that can break standards and fit well may get my reward.
Just a hint, maybe a cartoonish vendetta mask with the two words (anonymous proxy) near it may look good but, as I said, anything else can win this.
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