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Dr. Edythe Abdullah, Mr. John Barnes, Mr. Hugh Greene, Ms. Joy Korman, Dr. Bruce Taylor, Mr. Kevin Twomey
Ms. Wanyonyi Kendrick
With a quorum of committee members present, Chair Twomey called the meeting to order. He spoke about the agenda and the need to reserve time for a thoughtful discussion on the budget.
Chair Twomey asked for a MOTION to accept the minutes for the March 12, 2008 meeting. The MOTION was offered by Chair Taylor and seconded by Trustee Greene. The minutes were accepted as presented.
There were no comments from the public.
Chair Twomey asked Vice President and General Counsel Stone to speak about this item.
Vice President Stone stated that the administration was asking for a recommendation from this Committee to the full Board to repeal regulations. She noted that, upon approval of the repeal, policies would replace the regulations.
Vice President Stone stated that the policies had undergone an internal vetting process and were now being presented to the Committee for input. She clarified that the Board had no previous concerns regarding any of the regulations and the Office of the General Counsel had sufficiently reviewed this request.
Trustees asked if any comments had been received through the vetting process. Vice President Stone responded that no comments had been received.
Chair Twomey asked for a MOTION to recommend approval to the full Board the repeal of these regulations. Chair Taylor offered a MOTION and Trustee Greene seconded. The MOTION was approved as presented.
Chair Twomey asked Vice President Shuman to present this item.
Vice President Shuman stated that the University was presenting a one-year and five-year capital budget and asking that this Committee to recommend approval to the full Board. She noted that the meeting materials included a list of priorities, including projects that had been eliminated.
Vice President Shuman spoke about priorities and reported that the Student Wellness and Sports Education Center would be funded with $6 million in PECO dollars (remaining needs funded through CITF). She spoke about renovations to the Brooks College of Health building, noting that this project included $4 million in PECO funding. Other priorities discussed were renovations to existing buildings and infrastructure.
President Delaney clarified that some priorities were eliminated from last year's list because these needs had been met by the recent purchases of the AOL and Auchter buildings. He noted that the first year priorities added up to $44 million with an overall increase of $145 million.
Chair Twomey asked for a MOTION to approve the PECO submissions. Chair Taylor offered a MOTION and Trustee Greene seconded. Without further discussion, the MOTION was approved.
Chair Twomey asked Vice President Shuman to speak about this item.
Vice President Shuman stated that, as of April 30, 78.3 percent of the total budget had been expended. She noted that the budget was within projections.
Vice President Shuman discussed the auxiliary status report and stated that the Student Union building would be completed by March 2009 and Student Health Services by August 2008. She clarified that available balances would reflect the completion of these projects next year.
Trustees asked for clarification on the Fine Arts Center. Vice President Shuman stated that the issues regarding the Fine Arts Center had been corrected.
This item was presented for information only. No further action was required.
Vice President Shuman stated that she would like to discuss the ITN for an investment management firm and the allocation among current investment. She brought three items to the attention of the Committee and discussed these as follows:
Vice President Shuman clarified that the University would have three outside money managers with the Bank of New York as trustee. She offered opportunity to trustees for discussion.
Trustees asked for clarification on the risks of staying in the SBA versus the University's own investing. The administration agreed to provide further information to trustees.
Chair Twomey asked Mr. Berry, Interim Director for the OIA, to provide this update.
Mr. Berry stated that the OIA had been asked by this Committee to provide an update detailing the status of audit activities, including hours and results of audits. He noted that the OIA was currently engaged in two audits, had completed two internal audits, and had two pending audits. He mentioned that one audit had been cancelled.
Mr. Berry stated that the meeting materials included a snapshot of the details and historical audit performance statistics. He mentioned that information was provided on estimates for this year and noted that two audits had been completed, with one-fourth of the year remaining. Mr. Berry pointed out that there were some productivity issues, and the OIA was over-budgeted in hours. He clarified that the administration was trying to resolve the issues.
Trustees expressed a sense of discomfort regarding attention to management advisory services and the lack of audits. Chair Twomey stated that conversations with administration had clarified the need for the University to create a closer review regarding the OIA. Trustees asked that the University refrain from any new management advisory issues until the review was completed and discussed with this Committee.
Trustees noted that this Committee needed to be comfortable with the OIA's allocation of time. Trustees further noted that the audit activity for this institution was woefully below organizations of lesser size. Trustees asked that the administration engage in serious discussion regarding the OIA and provide updates in the near future.
Due to time constraints, this item was postponed to the next Finance and Audit Committee meeting.
Due to time constraints, this item was postponed to the next Finance and Audit Committee meeting.
With no other business arising, Chair Twomey adjourned the meeting.


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We have sort of an adorable theme going with this round of the best iPad apps of the week. It starts with a craft app, continues with an animated petting zoo, but it ends with a crazy fish hunting game. Say it while you have the chance: awwwww.
Martha Stewart Craft Studio: Before DIY became a thing, there was Martha Stewart. Her app lets you create all kinds of cards, crafts, scrapbook pages, invitations, and mroe for any holiday, theme or occasion. £2.99
Petting Zoo: Keeping in with the cute thread is an app full of hand-drawn animal illustrations. You (ok, your child) will browse through to see how critters like pandas, elephants, and octopi react to your gestures. £1.49
Ridiculous Fishing: This fun game takes the phrase shooting fish in a barrel literally. Except it looses the barrel and lets you catch fish with chainsaws, toasters, and more in a beautifully-designed interface. £1.99


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This comic appears in Secret Prison 2.
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Why it has to be this blurry I don't know. I'm starting to get tired of blogger and its quirky ways. There may be change in the near future.
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Hey Luke, try saving your images as .png or .gif they tend to come out better, I find that eblogger compresses .jpgs quite heavily so that they come out blurry. Comics looks great by the way.
Wish we could have included that in the Secret Prison Art Show!
I put squishy stuff in me, therefore I am. So awesome.
Hey luke, great work!
I have trouble with blogger too, looks like I'll be taking Ben's advice and see what happens.
I mostly drink slushy things now, I don't have time to shove solid things inside my hole.
absolutely class.
Awesome!!! you make fantastic comix!
Thanks everyone. And thanks for the tip Ben, I will try that for sure.
Box, for some reason it didn't even cross my mind but I totally could have sent it over! Never mind.
Does anyone actually read follow up comments here btw? I don't often reply here because I assume there's a good chance no one will see it unless they click 'alert me to new replies'. This can be an experiment though so let me know anyone, if you're reading this and maybe I'll reply more.
It works. I read your reply. The Jorogumo post I did recently was posted as a GIF directly into eblogger and it didn't look as compressed as they do when loaded as a jpeg. I used to upload them via flickr using the URL but flickr seem to have put a stop to that. Hope it comes in useful.
Luke this is really great. I love the pattern going across the header and footer of your document of feeble living.
Yeah blogger commenting is dog breath, would be cool if they updated the dashboard to show recent comments and replies.
Betteo posted something about gifs on blogger a while back.
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Posted: Wed 13 Jul 2005, 02:12
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opttools.sfs GNU C Compiler released
To use loop
1. mkdir /op/tools
2. loopt mount opttools.sfs at /opt/tools
3. update the path export PATH=/opt/tools/bin:/opt/tools/sbin:$PATH
4. ln -s /opt/tools/bin/perl /usr/bin/perl
Now you have a complete (well just about) gcc development enviroment plus a FULL installation of perl
if you type motor at the command prompt you will be taken into an IDE
For more info
Or for those of you with a HDD install extract a kernel source, patch and build following the Puppy instructions.
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Posted: Wed 13 Jul 2005, 05:09
Post subject: That's great news!!
Hi. by following your link to opttool.sfs I get the following error message:
You don't have permission to access /puppy/opttools.sfs on this server.
Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.
And I know I have the commands on how to loop mount a
squash fs somewhere, but I am lazy
So it would be nice if you could just write the required command sequence
within this thread, so everybody knows what to do...
Is there also a small test app included, that can be compiled by issuing
make somewhere, so that everybody knows, that everything is setup fine?
Thanks, PS
Have fun
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Posted: Wed 13 Jul 2005, 05:29
Post subject:
Sorry didn't quite set the permissions right.
Another sorry.....Should have really added that this is the kind of thing experienced users should try at this moment....
It works I know that for a fact (not trying to sound arrogant). I feel if you don't know the right commands to loop mount a filesystem then maybe it should be an idea to not have a go at the moment.
I should also mention that after asking for people interested in beta testing I got a big fat
replies, so I thought I'd bite the bullet and see what happens.
As for a test app......If you are unable to write a simple hello world app then it maybe a good idea to give this a miss.The only libs included are glibc2 and ncurses. The LDP sight has some simple info on starting ncurses and I provided two links on a simple run down of how to use motor....
Yes this will need some prior knowledge of Linux and gcc and C in general, I suppose I really should have added this to begin with. One thing I have noticed that it is hard to get feedback on projects that are of the none GUI type, yes I know Puppy is a desktop enviroment but I feel whilst developing it's easier to iron out the bugs before even thinking of GUI. Get the basics right and then add the bells and whistles......Anyone can issue a simple make command but how many actually go through the README's INSTALL and other such files before.....Who even runs ./configure --help > cfg.hlp and read through the file to see what happens.
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Posted: Wed 13 Jul 2005, 05:37
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Actually maybe I shouldn't have announced it ?
And I know I have the commands on how to loop mount a
squash fs somewhere, but I am lazy
Wanna know how much time I spent researching and experimenting trying to get it to a point that's usable ?
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Posted: Wed 13 Jul 2005, 06:42
Post subject: Some comments
Hi bladehunter.
I feel like I have to make some comments here so please forgive me..
If you say you got ZERO response, you probably have NOT seen my
response of willing to test..?
As you also probably NOT aware of, I have posted how to install and
use GCC from slakware and compile some apps.. So I know how to
get around in this area...
Somwhow, I feel between the lines, some disappointments about peoples
reaction here..? I believe you are right, that the majority is just
interested in GUI apps, that are ready to run... But that are NOT the one
you would like to get interested with your post.. Am I right..?
I still think, that my comments was ment NOT as a howto on guiding
a 'linux gcc dummy' to create a new KDE sort of thing from scratch,
but just help the really interested a bit and NOT have to sort just for
the very basic things to just get started...
Hope you don't mind if I expressed my feelings and thought to much..
but I like to be straigt if I have the feeling it helps at least me
I still think, the idea of having GCC environment available by just
mounting a file system is great and way better that my post of
installing from slakware packages.
I will try to download now and will google on how to mount a squash fs..
Have fun
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Posted: Wed 13 Jul 2005, 07:14
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Don't mind me I can be a bit hard...
Let's play games
It's the same as mounting an iso file....and if you look through the boot scripts you'll find out....
Only thing I don't do is setup a loop device.......It seems that some earlier version of mount don't interact witth the kernel to do that but later version do....don't ask me what the cut off is...hahahahaha
I think the only diff is when mounting a raw file and creating a filesystem.
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Posted: Wed 13 Jul 2005, 07:44
Post subject: It works!!
Hi bladehunter. It works!! Great stuff!
Actually googling for the mount command was a lot faster then writing
my comment..
My test environment:
w2k with qemu. 1.0.3 bare bones running as live-cd. I downloaded opttools.sfs (app.46MB) and put it into the root of the 1.0.3 iso image.
Then started qemu to boot from cd image und selected option 2 (don't touch hdd). When puppy was up and running, I opened a rxvt terminal and
based on your instructions, I did:
1. mkdir /opt/tools
2. loop mount opttools.sfs at /opt/tools:
[..mounted cd image with puppy drive mounter on /mnt/cdrom]
mount /mnt/cdrom/opttools.sfs /opt/tools -t squashfs -o loop
(#mount: WARNING: loop device is read-only)
3. update the path
export PATH=/opt/tools/bin:/opt/tools/sbin:$PATH
4. ln -s /opt/tools/bin/perl /usr/bin/perl
(#ln: /usr/bin/perl: Read-only file system)
5. test it: created an ascii file named 'hello.c' that contains:
printf("Hello World\");
compiled it: gcc -o hello hello.c
run it: ./hello
(#Hello World)
(#... are messages/responses you get back..)
Yup. It works guys!
I also compiled a more complex program (txt2pdb.c) the same way
without any problem!
Just great work bladehunter!!
Now you really have fatten Puppy
Will do some more compiling when times allows and will let you know
about the results..
Here is a quick 2min hack scripts, that could be a starting point to
automated the above steps:
mkdir /opt/tools
echo "mount cd that (hopefully) contains opttools.sfs :)"
echo Use Puppy drive mounter for that. Press any key when done.
read x
# loop mount opttools.sfs at /opt/tools
mount /mnt/cdrom/opttools.sfs /opt/tools -t squashfs -o loop
# (#mount: WARNING: loop device is read-only) is ok
# update the path
export PATH=/opt/tools/bin:/opt/tools/sbin:$PATH
ln -s /opt/tools/bin/perl /usr/bin/perl
# (#ln: /usr/bin/perl: Read-only file system) is ok
cat <<EOF >hello.c
#create a ascii file named hello.c that contains:
printf("Hello World\");
# compile it:
gcc -o hello hello.c
# run it:
Have fun
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Posted: Wed 13 Jul 2005, 09:35
Post subject: Some more test results and corrections
Hi. I booted from a hdd installation (qemu+1.0.3bb) and did nearly the same
as with the live-cd. Just /opt was not there, so mkdir -p /opt/tools heals that.
Also everything works!!
Here is the corrected script, that works for me to automate things a bit:
(Also attached as zip file)
mkdir -p /opt/tools
echo "mount cd that (hopefully) contains opttools.sfs :)"
echo User Puppy drive mounter for that. Press any key when done.
read x
# loop mount opttools.sfs at /opt/tools
mount /mnt/cdrom/opttools.sfs /opt/tools -t squashfs -o loop
# (#mount: WARNING: loop device is read-only) is ok
ln -s /opt/tools/bin/perl /usr/bin/perl
# (#ln: /usr/bin/perl: Read-only file system) is ok
cat <<EOF >hello.c
//create a ascii file named hello.c that contains:
printf("Hello World\n");
# update the path
export PATH=/opt/tools/bin:/opt/tools/sbin:$PATH
# compile it:
gcc -o hello hello.c
# run it:
# (#Hello World) should print this..
echo "You shoud see a Hello World messages above this line, if all ok.."
573 Bytes
812 Time(s)
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Posted: Wed 13 Jul 2005, 13:31
Post subject:
Hi bladehunter. It works!!
I have download it to my download directory and mount it to /opt/tools .
Hi , you have to put there because of the libc.so has the referencing to this directori . (That the same comment I give in my version of gcc )
I run puppy 0.9.9 on harddisk . (700mHz/256mByte)
I run two examples the first is the program to talk to parrallel port directly .
(This comes from the old forum : parcom.c ) This use outb() inb() function .
As far I know this are defined in asm/io.h . This file does a request to linux/config.h which ask for linux/autoconfig.h . The last one isn't there .
I have , in my system , markoff the linux/config.h in asm/io.h .
The problem now is that the file system is readonly so I cann't change it .
Maybe you have to thing about the fact that all compilers normaly look in /usr/include for the default includes (puppy has linked this to /root/my-applications/include . This is a writeble directory . Maybe it beter to put it there , so you can add and change the include files .
The secound example was the peu interpreter (public version of euphoria) .
This uses a make files , it compiles and runs currectly .
The third example was the randtest.c (used for tcc' wiki) , this works correctly .
A other thing I noticed is that the executuble's are a 10% bigger as which of the older compiler . You used gcc 3.3.3 , I use gcc 3.2.2 . I have know idea where this comes from .
Some other comment is that .sfs is only mounteble by puppy 0.9.9 and higher the older version doesn't have this type .
Have fun , Menno
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Posted: Wed 13 Jul 2005, 13:50
Post subject:
Hey guys, I have a suggestion: why not ask JohnM to create a Developers "Usergroup," that only you coders can belong to? That way you could have fun without feeling like those of us who like GUI applications don't appreciate your work.
Maybe John could even find room for a "beta test" area, where you release your programs for testing by people who won't ask you to do everything for them.
That's if the idea of a VPN Puppy development server doesn't interest you
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Posted: Wed 13 Jul 2005, 15:07
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Menno and Paul,
Thanks guys, I'll look into autoconf.h, as this is generated automatically, I'll look into that a bit more, I'm assuming it maybe generated after a kernel config and a make dep.Yes it will be only mountable by Puppy 0.9.9 and later as Barry changed from cramfs to squashfs with that version, so I thought I'd just keep with the current trend to avoid confusion.
As for final compiler version and what not that should really be a issue voted on by the community or let Barry decide. The only thing is I'd suggest staying away from 3.4.x as I could not get a 2.4.x kernel to compile with this version. And I guess the kernel headers used to compile glibc should be decided upon too. Should I look into downgrading to glibc-2.3.2 ?
I'll confess and say that this is my first attempt at this sort of thing and all I know so far has been from my experience with LFS and the uclibc buildroot enviroment, so if I've stuffed up or made some errors along the way please feel free to douse me in petrol and set me alight.....hahahaha
I knew this would work ok as I compiled the included perl with it.
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Posted: Wed 13 Jul 2005, 22:21
Post subject:
Don't forget, as announced on the News page, that opttools.sfs will get mounted automatically by loopback device when Pup 1.0.4 boots -- well, in theory anyway as I haven't actually tested it.
However, the other stuff like setting PATH still has to be done.
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Posted: Thu 14 Jul 2005, 05:03
Post subject: Hi coders/compilers - isn't that just great news!
Just would like to give my kudos to bladehunter for this excellent work and
idea! To my knowledge, NO distribution before hat a compiling environment that one just has to mount it is (almost) ready to rumble!!
The envision I have is:
* Stay with the small end user centric approach that Puppy already has.
* Have a compiling environment, that contains all that is needed to
compile Puppy apps and kernel modules, resulting in no longer
requiring ANY other distribution for make a Puppy!
(but still allows that too
* If found, this compiling environment could/should be automounted.
* It should be possible to alter small things, by using unionfs for that.
That would give the change to install an extra lib needed for a special
app. etc. etc. But there should normally nothing copied to valuable
space in ANY read/write area, so you still can have your pup001/100
on an USB-Stick, even now when compiling apps!
* There should be some kind of a autorun functionality executed after
mounting the squash filesystem, allowing here for ex. setting the PATH
etc. etc.
To what I have read so far, we are almost there
Already 'seeing' the news posting on the well known linux sites about
this unique feature.
Have fun
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Posted: Thu 14 Jul 2005, 07:10
Post subject: Puppy C development . . . develops . . .
So important to Puppy potential.
John has been very quiet but I have a feeling he might be working on something. . ..
Also some of our holidaying Pups will be back in August with tails wagging at Puppy 1.0.4
Who was working on the GUI for Tinycc?
I still feel Puppy Bare Bones was the best Puppy ever. (my belief is min Pup and then add ons with Pupget)
C and C++ are with us - does anyone use nasm? (available as a dotpup?)
and our first user of LUA which seems an excellent language has yet to emerge . . .
Congratulations to Bladehunter, Menno and Peter
As always Puppy will attract new users and developers.
. . . gosh so much going on - had no time to look into XUL very much
Woof! woof!
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(1) Dugan Smith, 13, is almost as good as new, having overcome an extremely rare malignant tumor on his thigh bone. A surgeon at Ohio State's James Cancer Hospital removed the middle of Smith's leg, turned the bottom of it around so that the back faces the front, and reconnected the parts. (2) According to a February report in China's Wuhan Morning News, a 55-year-old farmer from Jiayu county in Hubei province finally has a functioning anus. His congenital condition had required him to restrict his diet severely and to "squeeze stools out with his hands."
Navel Observatory
The Belly Button Biodiversity project at North Carolina State University has begun examining the "faunal differences" in the microbial ecosystems of our navels, to foster understanding of the "tens of thousands" of organisms crawling around inside (almost all benign or even helpful). An 85-year-old man in North Carolina may have "very different navel life" than a 7-year-old girl in France, according to a May Raleigh News & Observer report. So far, only the organisms themselves and the host's demographics have been studied; other issues, such as variations by hairiness of navel, remain open of study.
Leading Economic Indicators
Good Jobs: (1) Prison Guard ("the greatest entry-level job in California," according to an April Wall Street Journal report highlighting its benefits over a typical job resulting from a Harvard University education). Starting pay is comparable; loans are not necessary (since the guard "academy" actually pays the student); and vacation time is more generous (seven weeks, five paid). One downside: The prison system is more selective (Harvard accepts 6.2 percent of applicants versus the guard service's fewer than 1 percent of 120,000 applicants). (2) California taxpayers were also astonished to learn in May that several beach communities (led by Newport Beach) pay some lifeguards more than $100,000 annually in salary and benefits. (Generally, those are for long-time and supervisory jobs; ordinary "summer job" lifeguards typically make $16 to $22 an hour.)
Weird Animals
• Cat Failing to Know Its Role: In Cleveland, Texas, a man had to be airlifted to an emergency trauma unit after losing a fight with a house cat. He was even armed with a knife as he took on the beast, but somehow the attacking cat caused him to lose his balance and fall on the blade.
• Procreation Interventions: (1) Because female giant tortoises are lackadaisical about mating, the Knoxville (Tenn.) Zoo in May temporarily moved its two males, Al and Tex, to Zoo Atlanta to encourage Knoxville females Patches, Corky and Standup to yearn for them. Tex, by the way, is 90 years old, and Al is 130 (and hasn't had a date since 1983, according to a May Knoxville News-Sentinel story). (2) Hopewell Township, N.J., officials, responding to noise complaints in April, passed an ordinance limiting rooster access to hens to only 10 days a year. (The chickens also must, of course, be "disease-free.")
Questionable Judgments
Oklahoma inmate Eric Torpy has served only six years of his 33-year sentence for armed robbery, but already he is looking ahead to the years 2035-2038. His original sentence was 30 years, but he challenged the judge that if he was "going down," it would be in "Larry Bird's jersey" — the number 33 worn by the basketball player. Judge Ray Elliott then accommodated Torpy by adding three years. Said Torpy, in May, "Recently, I've wisened up. … I'm pretty sure (Bird) thinks I'm an idiot. (T)ruthfully, most people do. My own family does, so I'm pretty sure he does, too."
Least Competent Patient
An unidentified man told police in Niles, Ill., in May that he had been victimized by a medical exam, which was conducted in an otherwise-abandoned office, by a lone "doctor" wearing a white lab coat, who used toothpicks for acupuncture pressure points, and who dispensed a container of pills (labeled "dietary supplements") with an expiration date of February 2002. The man said he paid $200 and is not sure he got his money's worth.
Rights of the Disabled
(1) A judge in Britain's Cambridge Crown Court sentenced two teenage boys to jail for burglary in May but allowed their 20-year-old partner, who has a much longer criminal record, to have a non-custodial sentence because he has a "cleanliness disorder" that a jailhouse would traumatize. (2) In a widely reported story that originated in the Brazilian press, accountant (and severe-anxiety and hypersexuality sufferer) Ana Catarian Bezerra, 36, was said to have prevailed after a court battle in April to be allowed breaks during the workday to masturbate.
Weird Classic (March 1995)
Police in East Patchogue, N.Y., filed a false-report charge against Nicholas Lalla, 32, in January (1995) after he had sworn out a complaint that his estranged wife slapped him. Lalla played for police an audiotape he had made, clandestinely, in which slapping sounds are heard amidst his yelling "Don't hit me." When police informed Mrs. Lalla of that clandestine audiotape, she played for them a clandestine videotape she had made of him staging the audiotaping: He is shown, alone, yelling "Don't hit me" outside her house after she had walked away.


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PLACENTIA – Lynsie Ekelund's name now has a permanent place at her alma mater – El Dorado High School.
About 50 students gathered around a bench bearing "In Memory of Lynsie Ekelund" on Wednesday to listen to Nancy Ekelund talk about her daughter's struggle for a normal life and the lessons from her death.
"To know her name is permanently on campus, she'd be very proud," Nancy Ekelund said.
Lynsie Ekelund, a 20-year-old Fullerton College student, went missing after a night of dancing with friends in San Diego in 2001. Her case went cold for more than 10 years before Christopher Michael McAmis confessed to killing her and burying her body in Santa Clarita. McAmis is now serving a life sentence with the possibility for parole.
Nancy Ekelund's hope is that her daughter's story will serve as a lesson to the El Dorado students who walk past her bench: Be careful when going on dates, and know something about the person they are with.
El Dorado Principal Carey Johnson first contacted Ekelund about dedicating a bench on campus to her daughter in January. After moving to a new position in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, he passed the installation off to Eron Campuzano, dean of activities, and the Associated Student Body. Campuzano said the bench and plaques cost about $400.
"When you sit on this bench, just remember my daughter and that she was a student like you," Ekelund told the students.
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Not typically a tourist site. The site is mainly pictures of the outer and inner surfaces of Alexandria, Egypt. It shows the places I lived in , the scenes that I miss and the people I lived among all my life before I immigrate to the United States ten years ago


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Phil Sims, Extension staff chair in Arkansas' Pope County, had just three words Tuesday (June19) for the county's hay situation: "Critical. Code blue."
Karen Haralson, a cattle producer in Atkins, backed Sims up, calling the pasture-robbing drought conditions "devastating."
"The bottom ground in the horseshoe of Point Remove, even it's brown," Haralson said. "Everything up top is just crisp. The little bit of nubble that's left, when you walk on it, it crinkles."
The June 18 crop report from the National Agricultural Statistics Service said that last "week's rainfall was enough to prevent a decline in pasture and range conditions but not enough to significantly improve conditions." Only 1 percent of pastures were rated excellent; 11 percent were good, 32 percent fair, 35 percent poor and 21 percent very poor.
According to preliminary data from the National Weather Service for Russellville, the Pope County seat, May's rainfall was 4.67 inches short of normal. April was 1.91 inches down, February was 1.53 inches short and January was 0.43 inches below normal. Only March saw a surplus, of 3.85 inches.
This year's warm spring enabled many Arkansas hay growers to get an early cutting, but with the lack of rain, that came up short for some.
"My first cutting in the bottom area was about 80 percent and when I cut the meadows outside of the bottoms, I had about 47 percent," Haralson said.
She has turned the cattle out into her hay meadows and while she's "not digging into my supply yet, my hay supply is so small, that if I don't get some rain by the first of July, I'll have to start selling cows."
In Independence County, Don Hubbell, director of the Livestock and Forestry Station, said "I know that finding hay locally to buy or cut is a real challenge right now."
"I don't know of anyone 'importing' hay from out of state. A lot of barns got cleaned out last winter due to the high hay prices, and producers are trying to fill those barns back up."
With dry weather a fixture in the forecast, "anyone that can irrigate is, and has been for quite some time," Hubbell said. "Most of the hay producers that I know along the river are set up to irrigate."
Hubbell, and Hempstead County Extension agent Steven Sheets said water levels in area stock ponds were getting low, but not yet dried.
"If this weather pattern keeps up, the ponds won't be too far behind about drying up," Hubbell said.
Sheets said growers in his county were grateful for the big rain last week and the pop-up showers since then. "It's been pretty challenging. Over the last few days we've had some little storms that come through. They don't drop any real rainfall, but do rain for 10-15 minutes, and it cools you down and makes you feel better.
"It's going to take some more of that before any of the grasses really kick off and start growing."
To learn more about forage and hay production, contact your county Extension office, or visit www.uaex.edu.


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Ann K. Powell, 87, formerly of Wilcox, died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, at the Lutheran Home at Kane.Born Aug. 28, 1924, in James City, she was a daughter of Joseph and Anna Mishulk Gezik. She had been married to Norbert Powell who preceded her in death.Surviving are one sister, Mary Morgan of James City; and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents and husband, by three children and five brothers.A private family service will be held at the Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. with the Rev. Philip Pinczewski officiating. Burial will be at St. Callistus Cemetery.Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.


text: > "advantages". There is a narrow line between stability and stagnation, > and you have to figure out which side of that line your cluster will > fall on. Specifically, the fact that Centos/RHEL is frozen for two year > intervals has two disadvantages for some people: I think it's wise to always assume that you will be adding updated packages to your cluster, regardless of which distro you select. perhaps there are close-to-turn-key systems where this is not the case, but anything past a personal cluster is bound to require some fiddling. > a) The hardware it supports is left behind by the real leading edge of > hardware design. a valid point, though for the most part, it's really only the kernel that has to deal with edgy hardware issues. your version of glibc probably doesn't care for instance. often, when people report HW issues with a distro, all they're really talking about is trouble booting the install kernel. of course, there's no need for cluster nodes to be using a distros kernel at all, let alone the install-disk's one. > b) The libraries it provides are left behind by the real leading edge > of library development. Again, this can range in impact from "no big > deal" to "showstopper", depending on just what libraries your code uses. and whether you really care about what the distro does. IMO, any significant cluster should probably have its own versions of performance- and security-relevant libraries anyway. the hardest part of having local versions is in deciding on a policy on when to update the versions and how to test. the actual download/patch/compile/install is a matter of a few minutes. > This isn't THAT big a deal, but it is very definitely an added "cost" > and needs to be considered when making the decision. right. IMO, if you're really trying to eliminate costs, just fix on some distro and freeze the config entirely. that means not updating hardware, but you're pinching pennies, right? it also means minimizing your exposure to security issues, which should mean agressive firewalling, limitation of user access, and minimization of the number of installed packages. for instance, why let users login directly? sure, if there's a privilege-elevation exploit, it's probably doable from a batch job, but it still helps. I always like to see not-cluster-relevant packages removed, as well - probably no need for a printing subsystem, for instance, or any desktop packages like evolution. regards, mark hahn.


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Why Would Zynga Take Bitcoin?
Zynga announced it would accepted in-game payments with bitcoin, sending the bitcoin price up. Michael Casey discusses what Zynga's move means for the fledgling currency. Photo: Getty Images.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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George.bevis needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 72 designs submitted by 23 freelance designers.
High profile, TechCrunch-featured startup SpeedSell is the world's first "universal" trade-in site, where you can sell "nearly anything" with free collection from your home or workplace tomorrow. We're about to do a relaunch but early user feedback says that our new look (at http://preview.speedsell.co.uk) is considered amateurish, so we're reaching out to amazing designers to make it look amazing!
It's likely that there will be further work on other pages for designers who impress us in this contest.
Customers are in the UK. We are a mass-market service, with a demographic as broad as (for example) Amazon. People sell to SpeedSell because they value the ease and speed of the process, and because we are a 'trusted' buyer (more trusted than trading via an auction site).
We want you to redesign the page at http://preview.speedsell.co.uk - it needs to remain exceptionally simple, but have a bit more "polish".
Our primary brand elements are supposed to be:
1) Extreme simplicity and usability
2) Really caring customer service
3) Totally trustworthy - you will definitely get paid, and quickly too.
... we know that the current design is better at emphasising (1) than (2) or (3)
Other points:
- We know that our existing design lacks personality, and we do want some added. Ideally in the same vein as "Ben and Jerrys" or Zappos - a real-world, friendly brand which looks after you and is a bit fun too. You may find illustration is the best way to achieve this - but keep it very very simple.
- beware of using photographs - they may add clutter. Icons can be considered if they have some personality (not boring stock icons please!)
- Ignore/delete the box which says "Welcome to our pre-launch preview site..."
The existing design has various elements which should stay:
- The whitespace and Arial approach is partly to emphasise simplicity (like Google) but also because we will be co-branding the platform with other companies' brands in the future, and we need to ensure that our look-and-feel doesn't clash with their brands. Hence don't use lots of other colours or fonts.
- The logo should probably stay (though if you have ideas for how to improve it and give it more personality, we're interested)
- The colours should stay (yellow/orange, grey for text and blue for links - however the exact shades can change, eg you could use a lighter blue or darker grey). Other colours can be added but should be used sparingly/sensitively.
- We consider that using relatively few words on the front page is a good thing, to emphasise extreme simplicity.
- The functionality of the search box will not change, though if you have views on improvements to its look/feel then you can draw those up.
The extreme usability and clarity of the Groupon product pages is an inspiration (though NB maintaining our whitespace approach is critical).
Examples of pages which use whitespace well, remaining both stylish and accessible are:


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December 19, 2011
Publisher Alert: Arvo Basim Yayin of Turkey
Arvo Basim Yayin. All reported having been contacted out of the blue by an editor named Hulya Dayan, inquiring about buying Turkish language rights to their books (some examples of Ms. Dayan's emails have been posted on the Kindle boards).
Arvo signed up at least ten writers as a result of these approaches, some with multiple books (those are only the writers whose names I know; according to my sources, there are probably many more). Both royalty-only and licensing-fee-plus-royalties contracts were offered; the licensing fees ranged from hundreds to thousands of dollars, depending on the number of books involved. Publication was supposed to begin in September.
Some of the books have indeed been published. But others have missed multiple publication dates--and it appears that no one, including the authors whose books were published, has been paid.
Authors who've attempted to contact Ms. Dayan about the problems say they've gotten a raft of excuses--financial difficulties, personal and family ill health, religious holidays, trips out of town--along with repeated promises that schedules would be straightened out and monies owed would be forthcoming. As of this writing, none of those promises have been fulfilled. Authors tell me that Ms. Dayan has largely stopped responding to questions and concerns; some haven't heard from her since October.
I emailed Ms Dayan myself two weeks ago to ask for comment. Somewhat to my surprise, I received a quick reply alleging unspecified financial trouble and assuring me that Arvo would soon be paying everyone. When I wrote back to ask for a payment timeline, Ms. Dayan responded again that payments would be made (though again, she didn't say exactly when), and offered yet another excuse for their lateness: Arvo's printing machines had broken down and all the company's resources were going toward repaying a loan for the purchase of new machines.
Missed publication dates, missed payment schedules, books published that have not been paid for, dropped communication, bogus-sounding excuses--what's going on here? Let's take a closer look at Arvo.
Arvo's website lists only six books, but it actually appears to have published sixteen to twenty-three, depending on which online catalog you look at. The majority of these titles--by such authors as F. Scott Fitzgerald, Edith Wharton, Rudyard Kipling, Bram Stoker, and Jacqueline Susann--are from well-known authors of the past, and most--though not all--are in the public domain (I emailed the agent who reps Jacqueline Susann's estate to ask if rights had indeed been sold to Arvo, but to date I've received no response). The seven remaining titles were all acquired as a result of Ms. Dayan's approaches over the summer. All publication dates are in 2011, which makes Arvo a new publisher--always a red flag, since there's a really high attrition rate among new small presses, especially where they're under-capitalized or run by inexperienced people. The situation with Arvo is a good demonstration of why it's wise not to approach a new publisher until it has been issuing books for at least a year.
Arvo's website lists several staff names and email addresses, and the URL is registered to Arvo General Coordinator Volkan Dogan, who also signed the contract I saw. But Hulya Dayan, who gives her title as "Acquiring Editor," is the only Arvo staff member that anyone has reported dealing with. She's also listed as the translator of many of Arvo's books, despite the shaky command of English exhibited in her emails (several Arvo authors have told me that their translators were hired by the company as independent contractors). So Arvo's staff may be quite a bit smaller than its website encourages viewers to assume.
Arvo offers two kinds of contracts: a royalties-only contract, and a contract offering a licensing fee for the first 1,000 copies plus 8% royalties for additional printings. I've seen licensing fee contract, which is very short--just three wide-spaced pages--and it's an obviously unprofessional document. Among other things, it has been written by someone with a less-than-perfect command of English, which may account for some very confusing and ambiguous language--such as the clause covering the term of the contract, which could be interpreted to mean either that Arvo has the right to produce and sell the book for five years, or that it has five years to bring the book to market. In addition, there are no provisions for rights reversion, no indication as to whether the rights grant is exclusive or non-exclusive, nothing to address copyright, no translation warranty, and although a publication month is established, there is no mention of a publication year.
(Authors: this is why you may not want to act as your own literary agent. Just because a contract is short and seems simple doesn't mean it's author-friendly. Unless you're very familiar with publishing contract terminology, it's difficult to recognize nonstandard clauses--and even more difficult to recognize what clauses may be missing. To her credit, Ms. Dayan appears to have been open to negotiation, and some of the authors I spoke with were able to alter the contract to make it more standard. But others signed the contracts pretty much as they were written.)
So is Arvo a scam that targeted writers with promises of money it never intended to pay? Is it a well-intentioned, if not very professional, small press that has fallen on hard times? Or is it an under-capitalized, poorly-planned, under-staffed amateur endeavor that was doomed from the start? There's no way to know for sure. But since Arvo has been so active in recruiting via the Internet, authors need to be aware that this is a publisher that appears to have serious difficulty fulfilling its contractual promises.
Beware of foreign publishers bearing gifts.
(For more information on the complicated world of foreign rights, see this interesting article, which covers the issues involved in selling rights overseas and offers a good overview of the value a literary agency can bring to such transactions.)
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- B. S. Simon said...
>Authors: this is why you may not >want to act as your own literary >agent. Just because a contract is >short and seems simple doesn't >mean it's author-friendly. Unless >you're very familiar with >publishing contract terminology, >it's difficult to recognize >nonstandard clauses--and even >more difficult to recognize what >clauses may be missing.
Unless your agent is also an attorney then 1) they may not see a bad contract and 2) cannot give legal advice
Go with an IP lawyer for all contracts.
"Authors who've attempted to contact Ms. Dayan about the problems say they've gotten a raft of excuses . . ."
Speaking generally: If there is a problem and the person/company that you are dealing with does not let you know in advance (or is it is happening), then it is probably corruption/scam. If you learn about an issue from somewhere other than who you are dealing with and have to ask about it and/or unearth details like an archaeological dig, then it is probably corruption/scam. Honest issues/problems do crop up, but if the person/company that you are dealing with isn't making a point to be upfront ASAP and providing steady communication, then it is probably corruption/scam. If should never be forgotten that those issues/problems are THEIR issues and problems; that you are getting stuck with the results.
Maybe some people don't start out as corrupt. Maybe some people, when the going gets tough simply manage to make the worst possible decision at every turn - but I don't think that "the benefit of the doubt" should ever be given if it is not first earned.
Ask every question. Question every answer.
- Victoria Strauss said...
B.S. Simon, an IP attorney can be a good option, but you will likely spend more money than you would on an agent (unless your advance or fee is very large) and not all IP attorneys have the appropriate expertise.
- Victoria Strauss said...
D_Blackwell, the things you describe are as likely to happen with an amateur publisher as with a scam one. No one likes to admit they planned badly and can't fulfill their promises, or to deal with angry clients. Amateur publishers may lie or stop responding simply because they don't want to deal with the situation.
Of course, for authors, the bottom line is the same.
- Christine Tripp said...
Also to the Lawyer VS Agent for this type of contract and deal, to a Lawyer the contract may look just fine but they may not know anything about what to be wary of when it comes to various publishers. The difference could boil down to the experience Agents have with publishers, domestic or not and the warning signs for both. I think any decent agent would have looked at that website and say forget it. Of course, one can't just "get" an agent when faced with this sort of dilemma.
I think the obvious red flag for me with this press is, there seemed no mention or talk of the books themselves. Did the authors ask this contact what she liked about the story, why it suits their press, etc. In other words, did you (the pubisher) even purchase and read the book?
- Doug Brunell said...
Reading this I couldn't help but think this sounded like a bad idea from the start. What led authors to sign on with this? Greed. Vanity. It had red flags all over it.
- Karen Packard Rhodes said...
I have to agree with Doug Brunell; this had red flags all over it. I do not deal with those who approach me out of the blue. I investigate on my own, when considering any move from engaging a publisher to hiring a contractor to install a carpet.
My reaction to "Ms. Dayan," if that indeed is her name, would be "No, thanks." My publisher already takes care of foreign rights and translations, per their contract. They have a European division.
Don't deal with cold-callers, period.
- Leigh Russell said...
I have received payment from Arvo but it took my publisher a while to get the money from them. Probably not a good idea to deal with Arvo without the backing of a publishing house. That said, my first book looks great in Turkish! No idea if it's a decent translation, but I could say that about most languages.


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Camping And Adventure Gear Guide - For Enjoyable Camping TripsPosted in How To on August 1, 2010
Camping is a lot of fun but it's even more fun when you have good gear. Take a gander at the following camping and adventure products that can make your camping trips more enjoyable.
Camp Chef Denali Three-Burner Stove
For those who don't want to carry a BBQ grill along with their stove, Camp Chef has the both of best worlds. The Denali Three-Burner Stove features two side burners and a non-stick BBQ grill in the middle. It features a matchless ignition and includes a stainless-steel drip tray for easy clean-up.
• Three burners totaling over 25,000 BTUs
• Two 12,000-BTU burners, One 5,000-BTU grill burner
• Matchless ignition
• Convenient carry handle
• Measures 24x13.5x5.25 inches
Cabela's Table Top Stainless-Steel Grill
Stainless-steel BBQs aren't just for your backyard anymore. Cabela's Table Top Stainless-Steel Grill is a compact propane BBQ with fold-down legs that can grill meat wherever you need it to.
The grill is fueled by a standard 1-pound propane cylinder that attaches to the included regulator. The Camp Chef Denali three-burner stove is also shown.
It features a double-walled lid to prevent heat loss and removable drip tray.
• Offers 222 square inches of cooking area
• U-shaped burner with 12,000-BTU output
• Features an easy to clean, corrosion-resistant, stainless-steel construction
• Can be used atop any non-flammable surface
Camp Chef Oven
Yes, that says oven. A camping oven has been a long-sought-after cooking tool that we'd yearned to add to our arsenal of outdoor cookers. We finally came across one in Camp Chef's oven/stove combo.
It's bulkier than your common camp stove but well worth the load space, especially since you get a two burner stove plus an oven, all which operates on a 1-pound propane cylinder; it can also be adapted to use a larger tanks, as well.
So far we've cooked up cinnamon breakfast rolls, ready-bake cookies, crispy nachos, and leftover cheese melties (we really like the broiler setting).
We recommend getting the oven storage bag to avoid unnecessary dings and scratches during transport.
• Matchless Ignition
• Nonstick enamel cooking surfaces
• Two oven racks
• Bulk tank hose adapter available
• Stove features two 5,300 BTU range burners
• Oven offers 3,000 BTU and can reach a maximum heat of 400 degrees F
• Weighs 35 pounds
Natrapel Insect Repellent Spray and Wipes
Insects are part of camping but sometimes they can become unbearable. That's when we reach for the Natrapel Insect Repellent Spray and Wipes from Adventure Medical Kits. Natrapel is DEET free and can provide 8 hours of protection.
• Formula is recommended by the CDC to repel insects carrying illnesses such as West Nile Virus and EEE
• Provides 8 hours of protection
• Wipes are great for use on face and in hard to reach areas
• Offers protection from biting insects and ticks
Camp Chef Big Gas Grill 3
Another awesome cooking device from Camp Chef is the Big Gas Grill 3. The BBQ Grill Box shown on the Tahoe three-burner is actually a standard feature included with the Big Gas Grill 3. When not needed the BBQ Grill Box can be removed to offer three 30,000 BTU/hr cast burners for all of your cooking needs. Camp Chef also offers griddles to fit two-burner cooking areas.
• Adjustable, removable legs
• 90,000 BTU total output
• Includes shelf and BBQ Box
• Matchless ignition
• 585 square inches of cooking area
ARB Fridge Freeze
We've featured the ARB Fridge Freeze a few times but it merits another mention here. We have had great luck with this unit. It keeps items ultra cold, even in 90-degree-F temperatures. It includes two separate power cords, one for AC operation (120 volt) at home, and one for DC operation (12/24 volt) in your vehicle. An optional transit bag is also available to aid with insulation and protect your fridge from scratches and dents.
• Draws just 0.87 amps per hour from a 12 volt power source
• Weighs 53 pounds and offers 50-quart capacity
• Recessed front mounted digital control panel
• Internal LED cabinet light
• Unique stainless steel detent hinge with quick release mechanism
Camp Chef Tahoe Three-Burner & BBQ Grill Box
The Tahoe three-burner upright stove from Camp Chef offers unending cooking capability. The Camp Chef BBQ Grill Box takes the Tahoe to the next level. Alone, the Tahoe offers three 30,000 BTU burners, a three-sided windscreen, adjustable removable legs, and two side handles for easy transport. With the BBQ Grill Box on top it becomes a functional BBQ and single burner stove.
• Tahoe offers three 30,000 BTU burners and a three-sided windscreen
• Adjustable, removable legs
• 90,000 BTU total output
• 573 square inches of cooking area
• BBQ Grill Box uses patented diffuser plate to eradicate hot spots
• BBQ Grill Box features a cast iron grill grate and a vented and hinged lid and thermometer
Mountainsmith Modular Hauler 3 System
The Modular Hauler 3 System from Mountainsmith is the ideal way to carry your camping supplies. The Hauler is made from 1680d Ballistic nylon and features an open main compartment that can hold three Cubes. The Cubes are made from 150d rip-stop body fabric and feature top loading zippered access and a see-thru laminated mesh top panel.
The Cubes are color-coded for easy organization. Available colors include cinnamon, lime, and yellow.
• Hauler features reinforced side-access haul handles and reinforced padded haul handles
• Cube features shoulder strap attachment points and tote-style haul handle for easy carrying
• Offers a PVC-free, weather-resistant interior
Cabela's Alaskan Guide Eight-Person Tent
It's a monster-sized, dome-style tent that is also available in four- and six-person sizes. It's a great representation of the new generation dome-style tent and affords ample space for gear and sleeping space. The integrated vestibule provides additional storage space and can also serve as a cooking area during cold weather.
• Abrasion-resistant oxford nylon floor with 3,000mm waterproof-rated coating
• Includes heavy-duty shock-corded fiberglass or aluminum poles
• Full-coverage fly features a 2,000mm waterproof-rated coating
Cabela's Alaskan Guide Gazebo
This isn't a tent, but it can be if you want it to be. It's a social hall, galley, dining hall, game room, storage room, rain shelter, sun porch, napatorium, or even simply a tent to sleep in if that's how you want to use it. Cabela's Alaskan Guide Gazebo is essentially a floorless screened room with three doors that can also be equipped with the supplied fly and awning to create a fully enclosed room. It offers an easy set up and includes poles, stakes, and a duffel-style carry bag.
• Constructed of 60-denier nylon with a special polyurethane coating and fully taped seams to repel moisture
• Full-coverage fly has taped seams and a waterproof, 1,200mm polyurethane coating
• Front fly converts into an awning using the supplied awning poles
• Includes sturdy chrome steel poles and a Sportiva hub system that facilitates easy setup
Cabela's Deluxe Rocker and Deluxe Camp Tables
For those about to rock, we salute you. A portable rocking chair? Yes, it is. Cabela's doesn't quit with its camping convenience and comfort items and the Deluxe Rocker is no exception. It's a rocking chair that collapses and stores in a bag that you can carry over your shoulder. When you need an end table you need an end table. Cabela's Deluxe Camp Table is the perfect portable table to position next to your favorite portable camp chair. It will support up to 22 pounds and uses a patented twist-locking system and stabilizing disk to keep the table from sagging.
• Rocker uses a high-strength 19mm steel frame
• Durable, polyurethane-coated, 2,400-denier polyester fabric
• Rocker supports up to 275 pounds
• Mesh drink holders in the armrests
• Rocker and table include a carry bag with shoulder strap
Yamaha EF2000iS Generator
Having power wherever you go is a very cool thing. As a result, we've taken to bringing a portable generator on almost every campout these days. You don't even need an RV or trailer to reap its benefits. Quite often it will be used for nothing more than spreading some needed light around a dark campsite to ease tent set-up or cooking. We've also toted it out along with a TV and DVD player to host movie nights on family camping weekends.
The compact size of the Yamaha EF2000iS is part of its appeal but its capability is the real seller. The OHV, forced air-cooled, four-stroke single cylinder engine is reliable and powerful, providing long life and excellent heat dissipation. The EF2000iS is also quiet and fuel-efficient, allowing it to run near camp without ruining conversation and run for hours on end without refueling.
• Maximum AC output is 2000 watts
• Rated/maximum AC current is 13.3/16.7 amps @ 120V
• Offers 10.5 hours of continuous operation at 1/4 load
• Limited three-year warranty
• 1.1 gallon fuel tank
Adventure Medical Kits Personal Medical Kit
Small enough to fit in your pocket, the Personal Medical Kit from Adventure Medical Kits includes enough supplies to treat minor to moderate injuries during a day hike or short overnight camping trip. The kit is packaged in a DryFlex waterproof bag and the contents list is printed on the bag.
• DryFlex bag is ultra light weight and watertight
• Kit weighs 3 ounces
• Designed to suit many sporting needs
ARB Sport Camp Chair
The ever-expanding ARB product line now includes the ARB Sport Camp Chair. The Camp Chair is made from a durable nylon Oxford weave material with webbing binding and uses a heavy-duty alloy frame. ARB's Camp Chair also features aluminum arm rests for comfort and strength and a padded seat and back rest for extra warmth and comfort.
• Locking catches for added frame strength
• Rated to support up to 260 pounds
• Side pocket with Velcro flap
• Mesh magazine pocket on back of chair
• Durable matching carry bag with shoulder strap
Adventure Medical Kits Survival Bottle and S.O.L. Survival Kit
The Survival Bottle from Adventure Medical Kits not only holds water, it tells you where to find it. Printed on the outside of the bottle are detailed instructions about how to find water when needed, as well as information about how to disinfect it for consumption. Furthering your odds of making it out alive, the Survival Bottle is paired with the S.O.L. (Survive Outdoors Longer) Survival kit. The S.O.L. Survival kit contains critical items needed for survival in the outdoors, including a compass, a mini rescue flash signal mirror, a slim rescue howler whistle, waterproof and windproof survival matches, waterproof Tinder Quik, a Heatsheets survival blanket, survival fishing kit, and duct tape.
• Survival Bottle made from food-grade stainless-steel
• S.O.L. Survival kit contains essentials for shelter, signaling, route-finding, and firestarting
• S.O.L. Survival kit is packaged in a highly water-resistant bag
Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Series Fundamentals Kit
The Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Series Fundamentals Kit includes medical supplies and instructions to treat and administer to bleeding, blisters/burns, CPR, fractures/sprains, and more. It is one of the most complete first aid kits that we've come across. Each compartment is labeled making it easy to locate the needed items quickly.
The kit also includes a patient assessment form and a copy of the book "Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness & Travel Medicine".
• Clear View Urethane Windows with -20F/-28C cold-crack rating
• Wound irrigation system to clean and close wounds
• Includes a Laerdal CPR face shield
• Tote bag features multiple labeled compartments and a water resistant zipper
• Kit can sustain up to eight people for two weeks
Black Diamond Icon Headlamp
The Icon Headlamp from Black Diamond is super-bright and fully-rechargeable using NRG rechargeable batteries. It uses a TriplePower LED spotlight plus four SinglePower LEDs to emit 100 lumens (on max setting) for brilliant long- and close-range lighting.
• Powered by 3 AA batteries or the NRG Rechargeable Battery
• Offers seven different settings, from spotlight to proximity lighting
• Faceted reflector maximizes distance of beam
• Features a battery-power meter with three indicator lights to indicate power level
• On highest setting the Icon can operate for 145 hours and illuminate areas up to 100 meters away
Adventure Medical Kits Bivvy Sacks
This is a must have item for any 4x4. We've heard plenty of stories about being stranded on a trail overnight and having a warm bivvy sack on hand in lieu of a tent and sleeping bag can be a real life-saver. Adventure Medical Kits offers two lightweight bivvy options that are small enough to fit in the glove box. The Thermo-Lite 2.0 bivvy is ideal for year-round use for temperatures above 50 degrees F.
• Excellent emergency survival shelter for outdoor activities
• Heatsheets bivvy reflects 90 percent of your body heat and weighs just 3.8 ounces
• Thermo-Lite 2.0 bivvy sack is waterproof and windproof and weighs 6.9 ounces
• Ideal as a light weight replacement for your sleeping bag
• Both bivvy sacks measure 36x84 inches
Black Diamond Apollo Lantern
This is a soup can-sized lantern that offers excellent light quality. It uses a TriplePower LED with 56 lumens (max setting) enclosed inside a frosted globe to produce bright, ambient light. The Apollo Lantern weighs just 7.8 ounces and features a dimming switch to provide adjustable brightness.
• Powered by four AA batteries or NRG rechargeable batteries
• Maximum burn time of 60 hours
• Dual reflector system captures and maximizes light output
• Fold-down legs increase lantern height to 9.5 inches
• Power meter displays charge status or battery level
Adventure Medical Kits Trauma Pack with QuikClot
This is a must-have item for any 4x4 or camping enthusiast. The Adventure Medical Kits Trauma Pack includes supplies and instruction to stop major bleeding. The kit contains QuikClot, which is designed to clot the blood surging from an open wound quickly and safely.
The Trauma Pack with QuikClot includes trauma pads, sterile gauze, wraps, and duct tape to secure dressings or improvise a seal for a sucking chest wound, non-latex gloves, and a bio-hazard disposal bag.
• Kit includes QuikClot, designed to stop bleeding in open wounds
• Includes an instructional sheet with information on how to quickly diagnose and treat wounds
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Korea is located in Eastern Asia, the northern half of the Korean Peninsula borders the Korea Bay and the Sea of Japan. The southern half of the Korean Peninsula borders the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea. Korea was first populated by people who migrated to the peninsula from the northwestern regions of Asia, some of whom also settled parts of northeast China (Manchuria). Koreans are racially and linguistically homogeneous, with no sizable indigenous minorities, except for some Chinese (approximately 20,000).
South Korea's major population centers are in the northwest area and in the fertile plain to the south of Seoul-Inchon. The mountainous central and eastern areas are sparsely inhabited. The Japanese colonial administration of 1910-45 concentrated its industrial development efforts in the comparatively under-populated and resource-rich north, resulting in a considerable migration of people to the north from the southern agrarian provinces. This trend was reversed after World War II as Koreans returned to the south from Japan and Manchuria. In addition, more than 2 million Koreans moved to the south from the north following the division of the peninsula into U.S. and Soviet military zones of administration in 1945. This migration continued after the Republic of Korea was established in 1948 and during the Korean War (1950-53).
South Korea has one of the world's highest population densities--much higher, for example, than India or Japan--while the territorially larger North Korea has only about 22 million people. Ethnic Koreans now residing in other countries live mostly in China (1.9 million), the United States (1.52 million), Japan (681,000), and the countries of the former Soviet Union (450,000).
Korea's traditional religions are Buddhism and Shamanism. Buddhism has lost some influence over the years, but is still followed by about 27% of the population. Shamanism--traditional spirit worship--is still practiced. Confucianism remains a dominant cultural influence. Since the Japanese occupation, it has existed more as a shared base than as a separate philosophical/religious school. Some sources place the number of adherents of Chondogyo--a native religion founded in the mid-19th century that fuses elements of Confucianism and Christianity--at more than 1 million.


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B Happy Ventures needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 67 designs submitted by 29 freelance designers.
We need a professional logo that is vivid, bold, and exciting.
Blue Diamond Realty
"Blue Diamond Realty" is a full service real estate company offering its clients exceptional service. We need a simple but stunning logo that will be used for business cards, marketing materials and lawn signs ("For Sale" signs). The logo needs to grab immediate attention! It needs to appeal to everyone from first time home buyers to high level corporate clients.
1. A logo that identifies us as a real estate company.
2. Use of more than one color if possible.
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The winners of the 2015 Shopify Build A Business competition will soon be flying to Necker Island for five days of training and mentoring sessions with some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs.
Richard Branson, Daymond John, Tim Ferriss, Marie Forleo, and Seth Godin will be sharing their invaluable insights and expertise to help each of our six winners take their business to new heights.
Want to get in on the action? Join us on Periscope between August 31 - September 5 as we chat with our winners about their mentoring sessions, ask viewer-submitted questions, and explore the beauty of Necker Island. Here's what we've got in store (all times are EST):
August 31:
- 5:05 PM: Shopify CPO Harley Finkelstein introduces our Build A Business Winners. Each winner will pitch their business to the audience.
September 1:
- 7:15 PM: AMA with Trunkster
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- 11:00 AM: The Richard Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship in Jamaica is asking our winners questions about growing their businesses.
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- 10:00 AM: Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke and Shopify CPO Harley Finkelstein share insights with our winners about ecommerce and beyond.
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I read "Atlas Shrugged" and "The Fountainhead" when I was 18-19 (16-17 ya). I identified with her philosophy at the time and it drove me. I worked hard and became successful in every industry I touched over the next 5 years and was making over $100k/yr by the time I was 23. Then I realized that my life was shit. My work ethic and philosophy had driven my family away and distanced me from other good friends and potential new friends. In my misery I threw away everything that I had worked for (capital) and was left in almost the same position as when I started only with a lower credit score and and a new passion - getting drunk.
Long story short; it took me many years to realize where I had gone wrong. The motivation that I derived from AR was gone and a new passion took over. I live at the poverty level with my wife and second child but we spend more time together than most families and are happy to spend the rest of our time educating ourselves whether it be through classes or reading at home. Ayn Rand's books still sit on my bookshelf as a reminder of the humanity they, and I, denied for so long.
Hi PRG! It was a time in my life when I thought I had to grow up and become a "productive member of society" (I always want to say that phrase with half lidded eyes and drool coming out of my mouth). I didn't know what the book was about or who AR was at that time. I was looking for something and that was what fell in my lap. But thanks to Wanderer up there I now think my dad might have had an objectivist type of influence on me as well.
Yeah, I'm in no hurry to sacrifice my lifestyle for money any time soon again. I remember taking my ex-fiance to the beach for the weekend several times. We stayed in nice hotels but I was always so tired from working 70+ hours a week that I never enjoyed any of the amenities and hardly ever even set foot on the beach! Just about every other time I'd end up driving back to work on a Saturday morning from the hotel and come back late that night, get up Sunday, pack up, eat and go home. No enjoyment at all....
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This is a statement of the Advisory Panel for Massage/Body Work as to what ethical practice is and should not be construed to control billing issues, insurance issues or employment contracts.
The purpose of the interpretations is to help safeguard public health, safety and welfare by clarifying the use of certain terms that are used in the practice act and to provide guidelines for licensees that are consistent with accepted standards and practice in the profession.
A. A person who advertises as a massage/bodywork therapist when a person uses or adopts any title or description, including but not limited to "massage practitioner," "massage therapist," "manual therapist," "muscle therapist," "massotherapist," "myotherapist," "bodywork therapist," "body therapist," "masseur," "masseuse," "massagist" or any other derivation of these terms implying the practice of massage/bodywork therapy.
B. A person who is licensed to practice massage/bodywork therapy shall not diagnose illness or disease, perform medical procedures, chiropractic adjustments, utilize electro-therapeutic devices as defined in Section 40-30-30, prescribe medicines, or engage in practices for which a license to practice medicine, chiropractic, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, acupuncture or podiatry is required by law, unless the person is duly licensed in that profession.
C. In addition to the definitions provided in Section 40-1-20, as used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise:
1. "Electro-therapeutic device" means a device that produces electrical conductivity. These devices include but are not limited to Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES), Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation (MENS), Interferential Current (IFC), Iontophoresis, Ultrasound, Diathermy, and Ultraviolet apparatus. The use of such devices, which are subject to regulation by other professions, are not within the scope of practice of a licensed massage therapist and are prohibited.
2. "Massage device" means a mechanical device, which mimics or enhances the actions possible by the hand, foot, forearm, or elbow by means of vibration. Vibrators, although driven by electricity, do not produce electrical conductivity.
3. "Massage/bodywork therapist" means a person licensed as required by this chapter, who administers massage/bodywork therapy for compensation. A person shall not practice or advertise as a massage/bodywork therapist as defined in this chapter without first applying for and receiving from the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation a license to engage in that practice.
4. "Massage/bodywork therapy" means the application of a system of structured touch of the superficial tissues of the human body with the hand, foot, arm, or elbow with or without aid by hydrotherapy, thermal therapy, massage devices, human hands, or the application of herbal preparations for therapeutic, relaxation, or educational purposes.
It is further defined by pressure, friction, stroking, rocking, kneading, percussion, or passive active stretching within the normal anatomical range of movement. Complimentary methods including the external application of water, thermal therapy, hydrotherapy, lubricants, and other topical preparations, including but not limited to herbal remedies, body wraps and salt scrubs.
5. "Sexual Activity" means any direct or indirect physical contact or verbal communication by any person or between persons which is intended to erotically stimulate either person, or which is likely to cause such stimulation. Such activity includes but is not limited to sexual intercourse, fellatio, cunnilingus, masturbation and anal intercourse. As used herein, masturbation means the manipulation of any body with the intent to cause sexual arousal. Sexual activity can involve the use of any device or object and is not dependent on whether penetration, orgasm or ejaculation has occurred. This includes the application of any oil, lotion or substance to any body with the intent to stimulate or cause sexual arousal.
6. "Therapeutic, relaxation and educational purposes" means purposes intended to positively affect the health and well being of a client and does not include sexual activity.
7. "Thermal therapy" means the use of ice or a heat lamp or moist heat on superficial tissues.
A. The following constitute misconduct and are grounds for the department denying initial licensure to practice massage/bodywork therapy or for a disciplinary panel to take immediate disciplinary action against a person who:
1. used a false, fraudulent, or forged statement or document or committed a fraudulent, deceitful, or dishonest act in applying for licensure under this chapter;
2. has had his or her license to practice massage/bodywork from another state or jurisdiction canceled, revoked, suspended, or otherwise restricted;
3. has violated a provision of this chapter, a regulation promulgated under this chapter, or an order of the department or the disciplinary panel;
4. has intentionally or knowingly, directly or indirectly, aided or abetted in the violation or conspiracy to violate this chapter or a regulation promulgated under this chapter;
5. has intentionally used a fraudulent statement in a document connected to the practice of massage/bodywork or has made false, deceptive, or misleading statements in the practice of massage/bodywork or in advertising;
6. has obtained fees or assisted in obtaining fees under intentionally fraudulent circumstances;
7. has committed dishonorable, unethical, or unprofessional conduct that is likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public; such conduct includes
(a) altering or defacing a license;
(b) participating in "sexual activity" with a client
(1) when the practice of massage and bodywork therapy is being conducted;
(2) in any location where the practice of massage and bodywork therapy is conducted, or use such location to make arrangements to engage in sexual activity; or
(3) with the use of the therapist-client relationship to engage in sexual activity with any client or make arrangements to engage in sexual activity with any client.
8. lacks the professional or ethical competence to practice massage/bodywork;
9. has been convicted of or has pled guilty to or nolo contendere to a felony or a crime which directly relates to the practice or ability to practice massage/bodywork;
10. has practiced massage/bodywork while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or uses alcohol or drugs to such a degree as to render him or her unfit to practice massage/bodywork;
11. has sustained a physical or mental disability, as determined by a physician, which renders further practice by the licensee dangerous to the public.
The following are interpretations that are not referred to in the current bill. The Panel would like for these issues to be addressed.
Frequently Asked Questions
B. Standards of Conduct
1. Draping of Clients: Licensees shall provide a clean drape for each client for the purpose of maintaining professional standards, and to ensure the clients safety, comfort, and privacy. The areas that must be draped are the gluteal and genital areas for male and female clients, and the breast area for female clients. The drape may be adjusted in order to perform therapeutic treatment to the gluteal and breast tissue.
2. Breast Massage: For the protection of the client and the massage therapist, massage of the breasts must be performed in a professional and ethical manner and with prior written consent from the client or physician referral on file. When medical reasons are involved and contraindications may be an issue, a physician's referral is necessary.
C. Scope of Practice
Animal Massage (including Equine Massage) is under the jurisdiction of the Board of Veterinary Medicine and not within the scope of practice of massage/bodywork therapy as defined in this chapter although animal massage can be preformed by anyone who has obtained authorization from the animals veterinarian.
D. Exemptions from Licensure
The Department considers exempt those persons engaging in a profession with established standards and ethics in which touch is limited to that which is essential for affecting the human energy system, provided that their services are not within the scope of practice of massage/bodywork therapy as defined. Further, their services cannot be designated or implied to be massage or massage/bodywork therapy as defined.


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adameb needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 225 designs submitted by 59 freelance designers.
GreenLift is an innovative, start-up company that will provide a consultancy service for commercial, industrial and retail property owners/managers to help make their facility more energy efficient, by providing practical and realistic solutions.
GreenLift is a full service environmental audit and rating service for the built environment. But unlike other consultancies, GreenLift will offer the full gambit of services from audit to project design and implementation to monitoring and management.
GreenLift will not only provide a comprehensive initial energy audit of the facility, it will assume responsibility for the delivery of the project and the ongoing service and savings performance of the project.
GreenLift offers a training service for property managers, staff and management on the issues of sustainability and green buildings. GreenLift also offers a "Green Week" package and can co-ordinate a week of activities and fun to promote workplace sustainability.
We are targeting owners or managers of commercial property - whether they manage a city skyscraper, suburban office block, shopping centre or chain of retail assets.
It is a highly competitive market, so a professional look and feel is key.
We are initially looking for a logo for GreenLift. Our next stage is a stationery set, some brochures and a website.
The name (if it isn't obvious!) is intended to create an image of a building getting a "facelift" so as to become more energy efficient.
Please feel free to experiment with colors and images!
The files we will require are:
Print file format - .ai (CMYK)
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Welfare-to-Work (WtW)
Unless exempt, all CalWORKs recipients are required to participate in WtW activities to remain eligible for the CalWORKs program. WtW activities are designed to assist CalWORKs recipients to obtain and retain employment. All CalWORKs recipients receive an orientation to the WtW program and complete an appraisal of their educational and employment history. At the time of orientation, recipients are also screened for learning disabilities and, if applicable, referred for a learning disabilities evaluation. If it is determined that the recipient does have a learning disability, the recipient will receive WtW services based upon the specific requirements set forth in the learning disabilities evaluation.
Initially, most CalWORKs recipients receive up to 6 weeks of intensive job search and employment related activities before any additional WtW services are provided. If employment is not obtained during the initial work search period, additional employment-related WtW services are provided. To determine which services the participant needs, a vocational assessment is completed by a CalWORKs Social Worker. Available services can include vocational training programs, adult education, on-the-job training or unpaid work experience programs. Other WtW services include domestic abuse counseling and shelter, drug and alcohol treatment, counseling and residential placement, and mental health counseling. While CalWORKs recipients are participating in WtW activities, they are entitled to receive supportive service payments to cover childcare expenses, transportation costs and work or training related expenses.
While adult recipients of CalWORKs are no longer eligible to receive CalWORKs assistance after the 60-month time frame, dependent children will continue to be aided. Instead of the family receiving monthly cash assistance, payments are issued directly to landlords and utility companies. Any remaining balance of CalWORKs assistance is issued to the family.


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