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By Shawn Langlois
Good morning.
Major indexes are within spitting distance of record highs, and stocks are poised to inch even closer to that peak. In-line retail sales numbers will be in the focus today, while Cisco's report will set the tone in the tech sector after the closing bell and likely spill over into tomorrow.
What's next for the market is a guessing game that's drawing an increasing number of short-term bears lately. UBS is the latest Wall Street canary to say we're getting stretched out here. After all, we're supposedly approaching 500 days without a 10%-plus correction, the 10th-longest bull run streak in history.
Then again, a top dog at the world's biggest hedge fund recently told clients that "you want to be borrowing cash and hold almost anything against it." Don't stop at buying stocks either. Gold. Oil. Currencies. European bonds.
Key market gauges: Stocks look like they'll stay above the 14,000 level on the Dow, at least in the early going, with blue-chip futures /quotes/zigman/9049316 YMH3 moving higher. The S&P 500 /quotes/zigman/8751039 ESH3 and the Nasdaq-100 /quotes/zigman/8751120 NDH3 are also showing some premarket strength. In Asia, stocks closed mostly higher, though the Nikkei /quotes/zigman/5986735 JP:100000018 sat out the festivities. Read Indications.
The economy: Just how much did a bump in taxes pinch the consumer last month? U.S. retail sales managed to improve by 0.1% in January, the first reading since the payroll tax increases bit into most worker paychecks. That's pretty much what economists were looking for, so no big market-disappointing news here.
Earnings: Cisco Systems /quotes/zigman/20039 /quotes/nls/csco CSCO highlights the action in the tech sector, with expectations running high ahead of its quarterly results seeing as the stock has jumped almost 25% since the last report. Read the preview.
Other notables include Applied Materials /quotes/zigman/19895 /quotes/nls/amat AMAT , Whole Foods /quotes/zigman/80039 /quotes/nls/wfm WFM and Nvidia /quotes/zigman/80597 /quotes/nls/nvda NVDA ; all of which are slated for after the closing bell.
The buzz: Facebook /quotes/zigman/9962609 /quotes/nls/fb FB boss Mark Zuckerberg is trending on Google ahead of his fundraising event Wednesday night in Palo Alto for New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. As one reader commented, "the long and short of all this is Facebook is REPUBLICAN." Credo Action is planning to protest the party, rallying against what they see as Christie's "anti-woman" bias.
We won't truly know how Mark Zuckerberg feels about Chris Christie until he changes his relationship status.
— Indecision (@indecision) January 24, 2013
Obama's mention of 3-D printing during his State of the Union speech immediately lit a virtual fire under the group, drawing cyber-attention to 3D Systems /quotes/zigman/5280737 /quotes/nls/ddd DDD , Organovo /quotes/zigman/8721356 /quotes/nls/onvo ONVO and Stratasys /quotes/zigman/13021436 /quotes/nls/ssys SSYS . The group could use all the help it can get after all three lost more than 6% apiece in yesterday's session.
Other top-trending tickers on StockTwits include Michael Kors /quotes/zigman/7705184 /quotes/nls/kors KORS , with its shares in rally mode after its strong report, and both Smith & Wesson /quotes/zigman/87396 /quotes/nls/swhc SWHC and Sturm Ruger /quotes/zigman/242215 /quotes/nls/rgr RGR , after Obama — is that Boehner applauding in the background? — called on Congress to vote for a series of new gun control laws.
The chart of the day: Odds of a sequestration seem to be on the rise, and that means spending cuts everywhere. Especially hard hit will be defense sector, where about half of the cuts are expected to rain down. So how come the market doesn't seem too concerned? Here's a chart from the Sober Look blog pointing out how investors don't seem too worried about it.
The call of the day: The Rhino got whipped into an overnight frenzy on the always-entertaining iBankCoin blog during the State of the Union. The self-proclaimed paratrooping Iraq veteran says he was "actually embarrassed." He went off on the gun stuff — "does it deserve a vote, no" — and government entitlements — "unprotected sex without being able to care for a child should be criminal." But for our purposes, he also gave some insight on how to play it.
Citing the potential minimum wage increases, he said short "big box" retailers with small margins, like Target /quotes/zigman/253872 /quotes/nls/tgt TGT and Wal-Mart /quotes/zigman/245476 /quotes/nls/wmt WMT . As for gun stocks — like those mentioned above — short them for now, but buy them into earnings. On the long side, trade agreements with Europe make these three ETFs worth a look: iShares MSCI Germany Index Fund /quotes/zigman/260317 /quotes/nls/ewg EWG , ProShares Ultra Euro /quotes/zigman/1521610 /quotes/nls/ule ULE and CurrencyShares Euro Trust /quotes/zigman/434221 /quotes/nls/fxe FXE .
Random reads: Somebody get Marco Rubio some water, stat! But that's not why he embarrassed himself. It was his "insipid" speech, according to Salon.
How one New York artist fought to have the "ugliest woman in the world" returned to her birthplace in Mexico more than 150 years after her death.
Thai low-cost carrier Nok Air is causing a stir by using a bevy of Maxim beauties in its latest calendar. Thailand's ministry of culture says it lacks a "sense of social and cultural responsibility." No big surprise, the calendar is flying off the shelves.
Speaking of inappropriate, high-fashion house Chanel went too far (really?) with this ad that aired during a daytime showing of Ice Age 2.
Shark attacks are at a 12-year high. Another reason not to visit Florida.
A few man-eaters wouldn't scare off Kai, the homeless hatchet-wielding surfer, though. Who knew the viral Web superstar could sing? Not bad.
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While many South Floridians hit the beach this past weekend to relax, more than 50 Barry University students, faculty, and staff spent their Saturday morning on the sand as part of a multi-national program to clean up the world's beaches. On September 21, the Barry Community, mostly students, took part in the Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup Day (ICCD).
ICCD has become the world's largest volunteer effort for ocean health. On one day in September, volunteers spend their mornings collecting millions of pounds of litter and debris from the world's oceans, lakes, rivers, and coastal areas. Since the cleanup day began 26 years ago, nearly nine million volunteers from 152 countries and locations have cleaned 145 million pounds of trash.
Working shoulder-to-shoulder, Barry's volunteers cleaned the shorelines in the North Beach area adjacent to Collins Avenue between 79th Street and 87th Street.
In addition to just cleaning up garbage along the coastline, volunteers kept a detailed log of all trash gathered using standardized data collection cards. The garbage collected will be examined to give a concise picture of the manufactured items that impact humans, wildlife, and the South Florida ecological system.
After analyzing the data each year, Ocean Conservancy publishes the world's only item-by-item, location-by-location snapshot of marine debris in an annual report. Data, gathered over the last 26 years has helped inspire worldwide action to rid the ocean of harmful trash.
This is the second year members of the Barry community have taken part in ICCD. Last year, Barry volunteers cleared more than 1200 pounds of debris and trash from the beaches. The activity is a part of the university's month-long initiative known as Peace Month. Meant to inspire positive change in the local community and the world, Barry's Peace Month draws from the university's mission, Learn, Reflect, Serve, to help foster peace and non-violence.

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Uncle Charlie's friends
This is what I love about the BET Awards – the audience is SO into it. Normally, at the other shows, maybe the first two rows are getting down, and always Taylor Swift, but everyone else doesn't know what the f-ck to do with themselves.
At BET? Everyone is grooving, everyone knows every word. It's a party, straight up. It's a party you want to go to. When Angela Bassett is down there singing along and winding up her hips? Please. This is The Party.
The Party was in honour of Charlie Wilson who, at 60, is still the smoothest cat on the stage. It's a 12 minute performance. It is worth every single second. You have to watch. And I dare you, while you're watching, not to move along with them.
Amazingly… AMAZINGLY… even Justin Pipsqueaks was deferential. And so great. And having so much fun. And this, this is how you like him best, right? When he's gracious. And sharing. And it's not about HIM. Even with his personalised initialed earpieces.
But can we please talk about Pharrell's steeze? Never mind JT's suit. Pharrell's rolled up trousers, no socks, and dress shoes? Come. Yes. I might have to put him on my Five List just for that.
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Difference between revisions of "Talk:Varanasi"
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Haifa & Bread of Life
I reverted the changes made to Haifa Cafe and Bread of Life Bakery... if they're true, someone speak up and we can add the info back in in a less harsh way. But it seems a little weird to me that 2 of the most popular places in the city with tourists have taken such a simultaneous nose-dive. Forgive me if I'm wrong about this. – cacahuate talk 01:26, 20 June 2007 (EDT)
Do NOT Bathe
surely this recommendation should be removed, if the water's not drinkable, you surely should not swim in it. " Try not to think too much about the dozens of sewage pipes and sunken corpses " again, just thinking about it doesn't make it in any way advisable. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 126.96.36.199 (talk • contribs)
JUST READ THE GANGA ARTICLE: ...As it flows through highly populous areas the Ganges collects large amounts of human pollutants, e.g., Schistosoma mansoni and faecal coliforms, and drinking and bathing in its waters therefore carries a high risk of infection. While proposals have been made for remediating this condition, little progress has been achieved. Along the 4 miles (6.4 kilometres) stretch of terraced bathing ghats in the holy city of Varanasi, the water of the Ganges is a "brown soup of excrement and industrial effluents."[5] The water there contains 60,000 faecal coliform bacteria per 100 ml, 120 times the official limit of 500 faecal coliforms/100ml that is considered safe for bathing...ANY QUESTIONS ??? so,when your not born and raised in varanasi...and even your mother drank that brew while pregnant...do not even think to bathe...it definitely gives you the shits...minimum...HARRY
Rickshaw/taxi scams are a norm in Varanasi, and the driver will inevitably tell you that the hotel that you wish to go to has burned down, is flooded, or closed. Don't believe him. Drivers receive commission from hotels for bringing in new guests, and this is one way to trick newcomers to going to these places. Don't get annoyed, but see the exchange as playful banter and part of the Varanasi experience. However, if the driver continuously refuses to follow your instructions, threaten to get out of the rickshaw. If after all this you still end up to a different place, just refuse to pay until you arrive at your hotel. The same procedure will need to be followed when sight seeing, as drivers will inevitably try to take you to handicraft stores, from which they receive commission. If calling for a pickup from a more resepctable hostel, be wary that other taxi drivers may listen in to your phone conversation then tell another taxi driver who will pick you up pretending to be your hostel, then take you to a commision charging hostel.
I think the best way to deal with these people is a zero tolerance policy. If a driver does anything other than take you to your hotel, immediately get out and do not pay the driver. I have kicked the shit out of a bicycle rickshaw, to good effect. These people are the scum of the earth. They ruin people's vacations. They must be dealt with decisively and harshly.
"One of the most impressive sights in the world"
I think very few non-Hindus would consider people bathing in the Ganges to be "one of the most impressive sights in the world." Indeed, Google searches reveal that many people who visit Varanasi are not enthralled. I personally thought Varanasi was a sewer, and would not recommend that others visit it. Unless someone can give me a good reason to maintain the language in the current article that seems like a travel agent touting Varanasi, I believe the article should include my edits, which Ikan deleted. I will revert back to them tomorrow. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 126.96.36.199 (talk • contribs)
It's not an issue of who's right and who's wrong. It's a matter of neutrality. There is no consensus that Varanasi has "one of the most impressive sights in the world" or that it is a "must visit." Many people feel differently. Regards. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 126.96.36.199 (talk • contribs)


text: Sorry that this is a "late hit" on this topic, but every time someone mentions Gentoo, I have to count to 100,000 before I say anything. >From what I can tell, the dependency stuff in Gentoo mostly works. If you try to not update any packages unless they have a security issue, you will discover a steady trickle of things that don't work: packages that block themselves, for example. Or you (allegedly) have to update gcc/binutils/the kitchen sink in order to update tar. Or packages that won't rebuild because they really did need a newer gcc, but it wasn't in their dependencies. And so forth. Only by updating all the time will you stick with the herd, and then things mostly work. At this very moment I'm having to emerge a ton of stuff on a server because openssl was updated for security reasons. Hm, elm doesn't compile anymore, I wonder if anyone will notice if I just delete it? This kind of thing just doesn't happen with Red Hat or SUSE. The whole "you can build with compiler flags for your cpu so your system will be faster thing" doesn't ring true, either. First off, most computational clusters don't spend a ton of time executing code that's part of the system. They spend time executing your user code. Second, compiling the whole system with -O3 --ultra-fast-flags is just asking for bugs. Do you think that gcc is tested with -O3 --ultra-fast-flags, building itself and all of its test suites? Well, actually, no. Most gcc testing is done with the flags that Red Hat and SUSE with the default flags that they build their distros with. The rest is just luck. And with 100,000,000 lines of code, you'll find weird bugs popping up in the oddest places, if you looked hard enough. And this isn't a special flaw of gcc, you won't find anyone anywhere on the planet building their system with any compiler with its super optimization flags turned on. So: Benefit? None. Cost? Dependency nightmares, plus bug risk. Friends don't let friends use Gentoo on clusters. Or production servers. -- greg


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Katavasia (pl. Katavasiae, from the Greek katabaino, "go down")[1]
The Katavasia is the concluding hymn of an ode of a canon. The most commonly used katavasiae are taken from the Irmoi of the canons of Feast days. The one used on most Sundays of the year is taken from the canon of the service for the Akathist hymn, that is appointed for the fifth Saturday of Great Lent. On Sundays and feasts, there is a katavasia at the end of each ode, but on normal weekday services, there are only katavasiae at the end of the third, sixth, eighth, and ninth odes.
The katavasia takes its name from the practice of the choir coming down from the kliroi on either side of the Church, and singing this hymn in the center of the Church.[2] This practice is still observed in some monasteries.


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Daring Alternative Bakers: Gluten-Free Apple or Plum Danish Dutch Braid Recipe
When I first saw this month's Daring Baker challenge, I have to admit I felt some trepidation. After all, I'd never tried anything as complex as making a gluten-free "Danish Braid,†and to be honest, except for the braid part, I wasn't quite sure what it was. Was a danish bread like yeast bread? Or was it more like pastry? Should I substitute chebe and hope for the best? It turned out that danish bread is a cross between yeast bread and pastry. According to the challenge, "Danish dough is in the family of butter-laminated or layered doughs." Puff pastry is the most extreme example of laminated dough, but "danish dough is sweet and is yeast-leavened, however, whereas puff pastry is not." Our challengers said that while Danish dough wasn't as difficult as puff pastry, the process of making it was delicate, and it was "a great starting place to begin to learn about laminated doughs in general." Whew. Well, I sat out the last event due to a schedule conflict, but this recipe sounded appealing, if a little daunting. The trick would just be making it gluten-free. Luckily, the new Daring Bakers site has a forum for alternative bakers (both vegan and/or gluten-free) and I was able to read about the experiments of my peers. Many of their flour combinations sounded promising, but I was most drawn to Jeanine's millet blend. I don't do very well with millet, so when testing the recipe I tried one batch with teff flour, and another with quinoa flour. I liked both versions, but the teff is better if you like a brown "nutty" flavor, and the quinoa is better if you like a sweeter brown flour. The quinoa especially complimented the cinnamon apple filling, but ieither one was quite tasty. I was impressed to find the dough quite workable, although the layer of butter (Beurrage) tended too ooze out and make a mess. I rolled it out inside ziploc plastic bags and wrapped it up in saran wrap for chilling sessions, and that helped contain things somewhat. Also, I sprinkled my keynote flour (teff or quinoa) on the buttery parts as I rolled it out and that helped contained things somewhat. I was most excited when I rolled out the dough the last time and found that I had a dough that I could actually braid. It helped that I had rolled it out on parchment paper and was able to keep the dough on the parchment when I put it in the oven.
One of the fun parts of making any danish is deciding on a filling. Really, the possibilities are limitless. Here at our house, we are big fans of a traditional apple filling, and it compliments the cardamom dough so beautifully it was hard to resist. But, since I decided to make this recipe twice (in the interest of science, mind you), I felt that I really ought to experiment the second time around. Don't get me wrong- I still made half of the second version apple 'cause it's so darned good. But, I was also inspired by a recent Foodgawk sighting of Tartelette's Plum and Rosemary Sugar tartelettes to try making half with a plum filling with rosemary sugar sprinkle. It was quite fortuitous really, since the only fruit I had in the house was apple and fresh plum, and I grow my own rosemary on the balcony! I also experimented with the lamination technique. An egg was was nice, although it ended up in extra eggs (No worries, I used them in a late-night omelet for the DH), but I wanted to try the dough sprinkled with seasoned sugar. For the apple danish, I was inspired by my Father-in-Law's GF Norwegian Christmas Bread Recipe to sprinkle the dough with two parts sugar to one part cinnamon. I sprinkled the plum filling with Tartelette's rosemary sugar. One note, though- wait until right before you are going to sprinkle the dough with sugar to combine them, as the moisture from the rosemary will cause the sugar to clump up a bit. Also, plums contain a lot of moisture, so you may want to drain them after slicing before using them as filling. I noticed that the plum mixture was fairly liquidy. The apple filling was also rather liquid according to the original recipe, so I added cornstarch and it was perfect.
When I brought the pastry over to DH for taste testing, he was enthused- and then he tasted the melty, sweet apple danish. To my surprise and delight, he loved it, and said he'd give it a "9.5 out of 10″ which is the highest rating he's ever given out. The combination of cardamom pastry and cinnamon sugar made him think of Christmas, and he was completely enamored with the flaky, light dough. "I wouldn't know it was gluten-free if you didn't tell me," he said, and I was thrilled. At last, a pastry that passed the glutenoid test! Of course, I absolutely loved the decadent and flaky pastry. The plum filling and rosemary sugar was a novel flavor combination, and went well with the pastry, although I might leave out the cardamom in the dough next time. The apple filling with fresh vanilla seeds was absolutely divine, especially with the cinnamon sugar topping and with extra apples.
This treat tastes the best the first day you make it, like most baked goods, but you can also refresh it by putting it in a toaster oven for ten minutes and letting it cool to room temperature the next day or even the third day. You know, almost every month when I see the Daring Baking Challenge I have to ask, "Wow, how am I going to do that with gluten-free flour?" Luckily I'm not on my own anymore, as I have my fellow alternative daring bakers to get suggestions from and learn from. Not only am I learning from my peers, but the recipes themselves turns out to be a huge learning experience. So far I've learned how to make a double layer cake, how to make (dairy-free) chocolate cheesecake pops, and how to make a gluten-free braid danish inspired by the best of Viennese cuisine. I can't wait to see what we learn how to make next month!
Gluten Free Danish Bread Braid Recipe
For the dough (Detrempe):
1 1/2 tsp. active dry yeast
1/4 cup whole milk (I used milk infused with cardamom and saffron)
1/6 cup sugar
Zest of 1/2 orange, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom
3/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 vanilla bean, split and scraped
1 large eggs, chilled
1/8 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup sweet rice flour
1/2 cup tapioca starch
1/2 cup brown rice flour
2 Tbsp. teff OR quinoa flour
1 tsp xanthan gum
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
*more teff or quinoa flour for dusting
For the butter block (Beurrage)
Toss all ingredients except butter in a large bowl. Melt the butter in a saut� pan over medium heat until slightly nutty in color, about 6 – 8 minutes. Then add the apple mixture and saut� until apples are softened and caramelized, 10 to 15 minutes. If you�ve chosen Fujis, the apples will be caramelized, but have still retained their shape. Pour the cooked apples onto a baking sheet to cool completely before forming the braid. (If making ahead, cool to room temperature, seal, and refrigerate.) They will cool faster when spread in a thin layer over the surface of the sheet. After they have cooled, the filling can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Left over filling can be used as an ice cream topping, for muffins, cheesecake, or other pastries.
1 tbsp. fresh rosemary, minced
Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
1. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll the Danish Dough into a 15 x 20-inch rectangle, 1/4 inch thick. If the dough seems elastic and shrinks back when rolled, let it rest for a few minutes, then roll again. Place the dough on the baking sheet.
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Proofing and Baking
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PHILADELPHIA — Clayton Kershaw couldn't wait to take the ball after a rough outing.
Kershaw allowed two hits over six innings, Carl Crawford hit a solo homer and the Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 on Friday night.
Kershaw (3-1) bounced back from his worst start in two years with an excellent performance, striking out nine. The two-time Cy Young Award winner allowed seven runs in 1 2-3 innings — the second-shortest outing of his career — in an 18-7 loss to Arizona last Saturday.
"I was kind of miserable for four, five days," Kershaw said. "It was no fun sitting on a game like that."
The Phillies' Roberto Hernandez (2-2) allowed two runs and seven hits in 6 1/3 innings in his first start since May 9.
The Dodgers have won three of four. The Phillies have lost three in a row, tying their season low of five games under .500.
Four relievers combined to finish off the three-hitter. Brian Wilson had a perfect eighth and Kenley Jansen closed it out for his 14th save in 15 tries.
Dee Gordon led off the game with a single, stole two bases and scored on Yasiel Puig's single. Crawford led off the second with a drive out to right-center for his fourth homer of the year.
"I'm just trying to get on base," said Gordon, who played on this field as a kid when his father, Tom Gordon, was the Phillies' closer. "There are some guys with big numbers hitting behind me."
After a 43-minute rain delay in the top of the fourth, the Phillies wasted several opportunities with runners in scoring position the rest of the game. They had runners on second and third with no outs in the fourth after Carlos Ruiz walked and Chase Utley hit a double, the first hit off Kershaw.
But the hard-throwing lefty escaped the jam by striking out Marlon Byrd, Ryan Howard and Darin Ruf. Each went down swinging at pitches in the dirt that required catcher A.J. Ellis to throw to first.
They had runners on first and second with no outs in the sixth, but Utley flied out, Byrd fouled out and Howard struck out looking.
"Kershaw did the job when he needed to and we didn't," Byrd said.
Reliever Brandon League replaced Kershaw to start the seventh and left after loading the bases. J.P. Howell entered and retired pinch-hitter Domonic Brown on a sinking liner that Crawford caught sliding. Ben Revere inexplicably didn't tag up and stayed at third. Jimmy Rollins then grounded into a third-to-home fielder's choice. Ruiz flied out to right to end the threat.
"He got a little break on Brown's liner, but he did a good job," manager Don Mattingly said of Howell.
The Phillies were shut out for the sixth time, including fifth at home. They 8-13 at Citizens Bank Park.
Kershaw has won 13 straight decisions against NL East opponents since 2011. He has a 1.30 ERA in 17 starts in that span and has a 29 innings scoreless streak vs. the East.
"I remembered how to get people out," Kershaw said.
League still hasn't allowed an earned run in his last 15 appearances, spanning 21 1/3 innings. … Dodgers SS Erisbel Arruebarrena made his major league debut, giving Hanley Ramirez a rest. He was 0 for 3 with three strikeouts.. … Dodgers CF Matt Kemp wasn't in the starting lineup a day after Mattingly expressed concern over the former All-Star's defense. Kemp missed 145 games over the previous two seasons because of injuries. … Phillies RHP David Buchanan makes his major league debut this afternoon in place of the injured Cliff Lee. Dan Haren (5-2, 3.18) goes for the Dodgers.


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We are an online company marketing a wide range of prepaid debit cards, prepaid credit cards, gift cards, and prepaid phones. We will be undertaking a complete redesign of our site (http://www.prepaidcards123.com), but want to start with the logo.
The primary target audience for prepaid cards is young adults ages 18 to 24. One of the challenges, however, is that the market for prepaid cards does include older adults, as well as a significant international market.
Also keep in mind that one target audience will be the media and others in the prepaid card industry who visit the site for industry news and analysis.
The logo has to be hip enough for the younger generation, but still professional enough for the older folks (like me!). We are also looking for something that conveys how easy it is to obtain and use prepaid cards, which can incorporate the idea that finding a great prepaid card is as easy as 1, 2, 3.
We are finding that many young adults see prepaid cards as a way of life. They avoid debt and interest charges, and they relate very closely to the marketing behind these cards (e.g., the RushCard marketing under the Baby Phat label or the new Kardashian Sisters prepaid card that launches later this month).
I'm totally open to colors, and will base the redesign of the site on the colors ultimately chosen for the logo. The key is to successfully combine hip, professional, and ease into the logo.
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Reading have signed defender Reece Oxford on loan from West Ham until the end of the season.
The 18-year-old centre-back has made just two appearances for the Hammers this season - both in their Europa League qualifiers in August.
Royals chief executive Nigel Howe told the club's official site: "Reece was a player who was wanted on loan by a number of clubs and we are absolutely delighted to have secured his services for the remainder of the season.
"He is young, but hungry for success and I am sure he will prove an excellent addition to our squad and learn a lot during his spell under Jaap Stam at Reading."
Oxford became the Hammers' youngest ever player at 16 years and 198 days in July 2015 when he played in a Europa League qualifying win over FC Lusitanos.
He then became the second youngster Premier League starter when he helped West Ham beat Arsenal 2-0 in August 2015.


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Freda's Tea Set
Freda chose this pewter tea set
as her leaving present.
She was forced to leave her job
at the Air Ministry
when she got married.
Freda White
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Freda White
Freda tells us what happened
when she left work:
"When I first worked
at the Air Ministry
there were comparatively few women
working there -
it was a defence department.
I left when I married,
everyone did in those days.
Very few women had jobs
after they were married
and certainly the Civil Service
didn't allow it".
I was given a pewter tea service
when I left to get married,
by my department.
You were given a dowry,
which amounted to
as many years service
as you had done
times your monthly salary.
With the money I bought
my very first long fur coat."
Working women between the wars
While men were away fighting
in the First World War,
women worked.
They took over jobs in offices,
factories, on farms
and on public transport.
But when the men came home,
they took these jobs back.
Gradually more jobs became available
for single women,
but most firms dismissed a woman
as soon as she married.
After marriage
women were expected to stay at home.
Find out more
If you are interested in
the history of women in Britain then
visit The Women's Library.
It holds an extensive collection
of documents, objects and photographs
and has regular exhibitions and events.
It is open to the public and is FREE,
although some events are charged.
The Women's Library
London Metropolitan University Old Castle Street London E1 7NT
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It came as a shock when 51-year-old James Gandolfini died of a heart attack on Wednesday. Many celebrities and fans alike have shared their remorse, not the least of which has been Sesame Street. James may have played an intimidating mob boss on the Sopranos, but in real life, he was a sweetheart. In 2002, the Emmy award-winning actor appeared on the beloved children's program, and the show tweeted this heartwarming clip in which he comforts puppet Zoe when she gets scared.
Gandolfini even cops to a few fears of his own.
Hopefully, wherever James is now, there is a zero tolerance policy when it comes to enormous stalks of talking broccoli.
Any thoughts to share?
Photo via Sesame Street/YouTube


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Ever since I saw the post on the Feb blog train, I've been contemplating getting back into designing. Well, I went looking for some free CU stuff and wound up on Deviant Art. I thought to myself, I have time while I have my afternoon tea. Yeah, well 3 hours later and no supper I finally went and did the things I needed to get done. And now its just about time to go to bed...
This place is dangerous for me...
Well Cat, I definitely feel your pain. Pixel Scrapper is my main hangout when it comes to freebies because everything I download here is CU. I love the forum for challenges and conversations and the fact that they offer really clear tutorials is great too! Next time, bring a healthy snack to the computer with you so you don't miss dinner!
Well... I guess I stand to lose a pound or two
This sounds really nice Cat!
I actually like the fact that I only get a limited number of credits at Pixel Scrapper each day - it keeps me coming back when I'd likely forget otherwise, AND it keeps me from going on downloading binges like you just described, lol!
I actually didn't download a whole bunch of stuff. I just lost looking around at all the art on there. Its amazing all the talented artists there are that go unrecognized or acknowledged.
I am new to this site, and already it is my daily 'to do'! I have Craft Artist, and have been known to be at my pc scoffing maltesers at 1 a.m., having missed supper!! Oopsy!
I recognise my self in your message. I came and I was thinking to stay for few minutes... 3 hours later I was still on that site. It's so amazing. Like Heather it's a good thing that we have a limited number of credit...
Hi friends,
I am also spending way too much time here. DANGEROUS! I also created something today! YAY! You can see it on my website at www.renewmyday.com.
I hope to do more and more as I keep coming back here for the daily credit!
I am a new addict too, you can find me watching the clock for when it ticks over and I have more points haha
I recently got back into digital art thanks to the app Procreate on my iPad. When I realized that I could use digital scrapbooking stuff in my projects, I went nuts. I've spent way more money than I care to admit in the past couple of weeks as I build up a collection of essential pieces. I really wish I had kept my files when I stopped digi scrapping years ago. A lot of stuff is out of date with the trends, but things like stitches and PS styles and grunge brushes are always useful.
I've lost hours myself to either downloading, organizing my downloads, or sketching ideas for things I want to try to design for myself. I can definitely relate.
seriously dangerous... it's after lunch & I have yet to do any actual work today... I actually made something yesterday with some scrapping elements, so at least all my download hoarding is not all for naught... hehehe
I agree with you I am on here every single day! If I am not that means something is up!!!! LOL this site is so addictive!!!
I am new here myself, and can definietly see myself coming back to get my free daily download fix. You will be seeing a lot of me!
It is so awesome to see all the new faces! Welcome to our obsession... I mean corner of the web...
I can tell already this is such a great community to be a part of.
I have never found anything that consumes time like this does! The downloading and sorting files out is quite an addictive pastime in itself, before you even begin to do anything with them. It doesn't leave much time for housework.
I agree, very addictive! Lol!!
At least it's a harmless addiction though!


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It's only the second week of January, but already Puerto Rican director Miguel Arteta's 'Youth in Revolt' is my favorite film of the year. The premise is simple – boy meets girl, girl meets boy and boy wrecks two cars and goes to jail for his love. But what is most appealing and absorbing is the sophisticated english dialogue written by Gustin Nash, based on C.D Payne's – Youth in Revolt: The Journals of Nick Twisp. Michael Cera could not have been more perfectly casted as the intellectual, Frank Sinatra loving, sardonic virgin teen who comes from heavily dysfunctional parents.
The film revolves around the life of Nick Twisp (Michael Cera) – a unique, but affable teen with a taste for the finer things in life. He falls hopelessly in love with the beautiful, free-spirited Sheeni Saunders (Portia Doubleday) while on a family vacation. But family, geography and jealous ex-lovers conspire to keep these two apart. With Sheeni's encouragement, Nick abandons his dull, predictable life and develops a rebellious alter ego: Francois. With his ascot, his moustache and his cigarette, Francois will stop at nothing to be with Sheeni, and leads Nick on a path of destruction with unpredictable and uproarious consequences.
It is very rare nowadays to see films that dare to challenge young audiences with words through a high level rhetoric. We saw this template used originally by indie director/screenwriter Kevin Smith in 'Clerks'. A total hit and a great way to pick up the dictionary and see how many ways you can say "let's have sex" to a girl. This was also part of the success behind the creative strategy that screenwriter Kevin Richardson used for his television series Dawson's Creek in the late 90's. I personally love this take on a teen romantic film – 'Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist,' also with Cera, played with this notion to a degree as well.
The other layer that I thoroughly enjoyed is the worldly and sophisticated tastes that the two protagonists shared in music, film and poetry. Cera loves Sinatra (the first frame opens up with the 1960 album Nice 'n' Easy), and he invokes Fellini's masterpiece 'La Strada' in a DVD store as he tries to explain it to a girl he is trying to pick up. Ms. Doubleday loves french standards from Serge Gainsbourg and has an infatuation with New Wave french actor Jean-Paul Belmondo, in particular his breakthrough film 'Breathless' from Jean-Luc Godard. It's this and other highbrow idiosyncrasies that seduced me from the onset.
What didn't seem to mix well was the roguish alter-ego of Cera's character Francois, as well as some of the casts contributions. One highlight was that of South African actor Adhir Kalyan, who played Cera's lascivious friend. Very funny scenes! Does today's youth really think and act like this today? No, but one hopes it inculcates a desire to explore the arts and culture side of them.
From a Hispanic perspective, it is wonderful to know that a born talent from Puerto Rico directed this film. There is a scarcity of great movies coming from 'La Isla del Encanto' these days. Arteta is perhaps more of an American in culture than Puerto Rican, but nevertheless, it is gratifying to hear the sound of a Latino last name next to a good work such as this and his previous (The Good Girl, Star Maps). Actually the last good film I saw come out of Puerto Rico was 'Maldeamores' directed by Carlos Ruiz Ruiz. It's a Woody Allenesque romantic tale with a caribbean twist. A definite DVD rental this weekend.
For those who like teen romantic comedies 'Youth in Revolt' is a very enjoyable film peppered with laugh out loud moments. It is rated R so be warned that the sexuality is a bit vulgar and strong.


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Brooke, Ashley, Cody, and Levi are pleased to announce their mother and father's (Julie Gronewold and Todd Peterson) engagement and upcoming wedding.
A June 26,2010 wedding is planned in Estherville. Friends are welcome to join the couple at the Elks Lodge from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. for their reception.
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Padecky: Plenty of questions remain on football, concussions
A concussion is a very nasty form of brain pinball. The brain bounces back and forth against the skull; in the process, a concussion can make something like counting to three seem like higher math and a simple laugh feel like electric shock treatment.
"I think it's safe to say it's not a good idea to hit your head on something," said Ben Lynch, who played football for Analy, Cal and the 49ers. "I think most people would agree with that."
And I would think most people interested in sports would already know about the deleterious consequences of an untreated concussion. I would think after the tragedy of Junior Seau, after the latest concussion headline that is Wes Welker, after the seemingly endless concussion stories, U.S. Congressman Mike Thompson wouldn't have needed to do what he did Monday afternoon at Santa Rosa JC.
It was a concussion seminar. Lynch was there. So were physicians and athletic trainers. It was the third time this month Thompson held such an event, the two previous in Contra Costa and Lake counties. The audio-visual displays were dramatic, the information detailed and the message clear — coaches, parents, administrators and athletes better ramp it up. Lives depend on it. We've been hearing this message longer than Junior Seau has been dead.
So why the necessity to hold still another public forum?
The answer is contained in the response to a question posed to the panel. Would you let your 8-year-old son play Pop Warner (tackle) football?
Dr. Robert Nied, the Kaiser physician who helped write concussion guidelines for the CIF, and Dr. Ty Affleck, physician to SRJC and Sonoma State athletics teams, both had the same answer. They would inform their son of the risks. They said most sports contain physical risks. Nied told of a friend, a mixed martial artist, who received a concussion from a swinging cabinet door.
"If someone really wanted to play a sport," Dr. Affleck said, "I wouldn't stop him from playing. There are so many benefits derived from playing."
Fair enough. Accurate enough. An informed athlete approaches a sport intelligently, makes smart decisions, and learns lessons to take into adulthood. A sport's benefit can last long after a playing career.
On the other hand …
"I don't have a son," said Lynch, a bachelor. "But if I did, I wouldn't let him play football."
At age 8?
"At any level," said Lynch, 41. "There's still so much we don't know about concussions. There's so much unknown. This is just my opinion. It's the right decision for me but that doesn't mean it's the right decision for everybody."
Lynch, a center, played six seasons in the NFL, four with the 49ers. He has volunteered to have his brain donated to scientific research upon his death. He estimated he suffered "at least a dozen" concussions in his career.
"But I was never knocked unconscious," Lynch said proudly.
Lynch and the two physicians offer opposing views, both reasonable, both valid. A sport offers clear-cut winners and losers but concussions do not. Like the brain after it has been treated like a piñata, the topic gets a little fuzzy when the discussion is extended.
"There are no (conclusive) tests yet," Lynch said. "There are still two big questions that need to be answered. When do you know you have suffered a concussion? And when is it safe to return to play? There's so much gray area."


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Draw the chess board shown in Figure 1 or use our
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Figure 2, a and b, shows some possible moves of the chess knight which
always moves either one cell in one direction, and then two cells in
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Position: Science Teacher (preferably with Biology Specialism)
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Location: Hackney
Salary: £28,098 - £46,829
We are an Good school who are continuing with our practices in order to continue to provide the best possible education for our students. The school is well funded and prioritises its students learning, in order to allow them to progress through their lives, having had the best possible start in life.
The school site has received significant investment in recent years and boasts state of the art facilities. This all assists the school to achieve the goal to inspire their students in a secure and inclusive environment so that they may aspire to be the best they can be.
We are looking to recruit a driven and imaginative Science Teacher (with a Biology Specialism) with a passion for teaching and learning. You will be working in a very friendly and supportive environment, where you will have the opportunity to be an individual, but can also work as part of a team. You will also have excellent continuous personal development (CPD) opportunities.
Our ideal person will have:
- A proven track record within a Science curriculum area.
- Ambition, drive and be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a clear understanding of teaching and learning.
- Experience teaching Science across secondary year groups.
To apply and for further information, please contact Paul Madigan at Capita Education Resourcing on 020 7202 0031/07740 530 375.
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Conversion from mid-infrared magnitudes to flux, or vice-versa
Please enter the magnitude or flux value below along with either a wavelength -- for the "monochromatic" case -- or a filter name, and this form will return the conversions between these quantities. The "monochromatic" conversions apply for wavelengths between 1.0 and 35.0 microns. These "monochromatic" values are based upon the Cohen et al. Spectral Irradiance Calibration in the Infrared series of papers. The "system" is described in the paper Cohen, Walker, Barlow, and Deacon, 1992, Astronomical Journal, vol. 104, 1650-1657. Zero magnitude flux values have been derived from the Cohen spectral template for alpha CMa and the listed magnitude values from this paper. The formal uncertainties in the values are about 2%. Note that the MSX calibration work implies that the alpha CMa Cohen template values are low by 1%. For wavelengths outside this range conversions from wavelength to frequency flux density are still calculated, but no magnitude values can be calculated.
I have also included absolute flux conversions for a variety of other filters, mostly for optical and near-infrared filters but including some filters on mid-infrared instruments/satellites as well; the references for these are given below. This is a intrinsically tricky business. For the wider filters "colour corrections" are an issue when converting from magnitude to flux. Even for the narrow-band filters there are other issues in transformation and standardization. The paper M. S. Bessel (2005; Annual Reviews of Astronomy and Astrophysics, volume 43, page 293) discusses standard photometric systems and the transformation between them at some length...but it gives no information about conversion from magnitudes to fluxes.
A magnitude value may be obtained for one of various optical through mid-infrared filters, which has to be chosen above. The alternative is use the "monochromatic" value which is found directly from the alpha CMa spectral energy distribution template given by Martin Cohen. In that case the zero magnitude value is interpolated to the specified wavelength.
Where one of the Gemini mid-infrared filters is specified, the zero magnitude flux density value is found by integrating the Cohen spectral template over the assumed filter profile, weighted by photon number since the normal mid-infrared detectors are photon-counting devices. There is some uncertainty in this process because the filter response curves were measured at liquid N temperature, 77 K, but they are used at liquid He temperatures, around 8 K. This is a potentially serious problem. Where possible the effects of the instrument window and any blocking elements have been included. Any wavelength dependent reflectivity in the telescope mirrors or other wavelength dependent effects in the system, including the atmospheric transmission, have not been taken into account in these calculations.
If you specify a T-ReCS or Michelle filter the effective wavelength (for a hot star as in the case of alpha CMa) will be returned, but there still has to be some value in the "wavelength" field above even though it will not be used. The same is true for the non-Gemini filters.
The values are given to more decimal places than the accuracy of the calibrations really affords. Round off as appropriate.
References for non-Gemini magnitude zero points:
The Gemini filter values were calculated by Kevin Volk. These are not published except in the Gemini instrument pages.
This page was last modified on September 21, 2011.


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Video by: Justin Gunson
Photos: Russell Kaczmar
Words by: Sandra Hillen
The feeling of anticipation and excitement was thick in the air right before this explosive contest was about to begin. It was like being at a rock show and impatiently waiting hear the first riff blast out of that fender amp. Just at that moment when you can't take it anymore, the divine madness begins.
Big Boulder, PA hosted the second stop of the Transworld Snowboarding TransAM, and Ian Oliver and his park crew set the stage with an impressive creative setup. They're exceptional crew did not hold back when building these unconventional features. This progressive contest challenges the competitors to step out of their comfort zone and hit original set-ups that they don't encounter in a traditional snowboard park. In this contest, skill and inventiveness really takes center stage.
vitamin water stands tall at the top of the course, providing riders with a nice chilled refreshing hydrator. As the competitors heat up hiking up to the top, they can grab a delicious vitamin water to cool them back down and to replenish their body. Down the right side, the smooth Anon Goggle box was right in the heat of the action. Set-up street style and as a down box, tech tricks were being thrown down constantly. The Coal Headwear snow beanie was next in the line up, and was surrounded by three different take offs. Riders could hit it in any direction! At the top of the beanie replica, there was a barrel bonk with the option to be tapped. Athletes could also transfer from the jump on to the side of the beanie and then spin off into the landing. It was the kind of feature where you had to see to believe. Straight down the middle was the Zumiez big orange couch, which was transformed into a couch snow take-off. There was literally snow inside the couch as it was the frame of the jump, with the big orange arms protruding on the sides of the lip. So after riding off of that, it was followed by a perfectly set up buttery flat box. This couch has to be the most versatile couch in history! The High Cascade Snowboard Camp snow bus blew up the scene with its innovative design and popularity. Following the take off, riders would have to bust through actual fog shooting out the exhaust pipe replica, to get to the top of the bus and drop off the other side. The left side of the bus was set up like a wall ride over a stop sign; on the opposing right side there was a round tube with transition on the side. With so many ways to approach the bus, every trick imaginable went down. Down the left, Giro had a pole jam to disco box feature. Blasting off the pole jam and clearing the box was one way to go, or launching from the pole to getting buttery on box was another popular way to hit it. Last but not least, Ride Snowboards "Wish you were here" postcard beach scene sent riders sky high. The landing looked almost like a wave, clearing it to the backside was an option or hitting it at an angle to catch the side of the wave. Either way, while in the air, the photos that were taken could have been mistaken for postcards.
The level of riding was as exciting as a face melting guitar solo! The finals were the encore of the show. Riders were fearless when it came down to the end. The awards ceremony included delicious steaming pizza and tons of amazing products. Coal custom beanies and Drop gloves were spreading around like wild fire and Giro hats, hoodies and helmets were coming in hot as well. Anon was giving out trendy new goggles, and Vitamin water was complimenting the pizza perfectly. High Cascade Snowboard Camp gave the top three stellar riders signature backpacks along with some funny prizes. Ride Snowboards gave out full outerwear and boards to the winners and Zumiez threw in gift cards to the top 3. Zumiez also provided flight vouchers for the winners to go out to Big Bear for Finals in March! For the ladies, Jenny Oleskowicz snagged the win with her consistency and smooth style. As for the boys, Dom Luza took first and dominated once again after being last years overall TransAm 2010 winner. This contest was filled with insane shenanigans and the crowd walked away smiling. The show must go on, so we will see you next at the Ostego Club in Gaylord MI.
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2- Zoe Mayers
3- Luci Imbach
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Vacation Home Bathroom Ideas
If you're planning to renovate your vacation home—perhaps a cabin or cottage—consult this comprehensive guide on what to consider when upgrading your bathroom shower, mirrors and windows.
At Glass Doctor®, our experts are trained to repair, replace and install glass and mirror products. Schedule an appointment with us at 855-603-1919 to upgrade your vacation home bathroom today.
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Think about upgrading these three elements of your vacation home bathroom.
1. Install a new shower
At Glass Doctor, we provide a variety of shower options—from sliding shower doors to swinging, rain door enclosures. Browse our shower door gallery for inspiration before your in-home consultation with us.
If you're thinking about installing a new glass shower or tub enclosure, these five factors are worth noting:
- Configuration of your bathroom—Regardless if you have a small or large bathroom, our experts take note of the existing plumbing systems and fixtures to determine what type of shower best fits in your space.
- Additional accessories—If you really want to spruce up your shower space, consider installing a detachable shower head to improve functionality or a hanging organizer to hold your shower necessities.
- Adequate ventilation—It's important to ventilate your bathroom so you can reduce the risk of getting mold. Ask our professionals about whether a ventilation kit is a possibility to improve airflow.
- Wall composition—Whether you have drywall or tiled walls, the makeup of your walls affects how heavy your shower or tub enclosure can be, in addition to the scope and length of the installation process.
- Size of the shower/tub enclosure—Before the installation process, our certified professionals take precise measurements of your bathroom and your shower or tub enclosure to ensure that your product fits within the space.
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- Mirrored Wall—If you have a smaller bathroom, consider installing a mirrored wall to make the room appear larger.
- Statement Mirrors—Place these custom mirrors right above your sinks or on a bare wall of your bathroom to create a more personal touch.
3. Replace Your Windows
When replacing your windows, choose from insulated glass units (IGUs), also known as double-pane windows, or Low-emissivity (Low-E) windows. These windows can save on energy costs and reduce the amount of noise you hear from your bathroom, creating a peaceful oasis.
Some additional factors to consider when installing custom windows include the following.
- Tint—Glass tinting offers your windows protection from UVA and UVB rays, preventing fading related to sun exposure
- Size—If you want to install a completely different window, have a professional help you determine if there's enough space to make the transition
- Energy Efficiency—Windows that are more energy-efficient can reduce energy costs
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- Before calling us for a free, in-home consultation, browse sites with vacation home bathroom ideas and inspiration. This will help us customize and design your bathroom more efficiently.
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I have to say, the only thing you'll get from me on the topic is indecision. I love them both. To be expected I guess, given how similar they are.
On the Micro, I really, really like the range of sounds you can get on the sub osc with the new sub-fifth knob. Something about the timbres you get out of this is very pleasing to me. The ability to modulate PWM, saw, etc is very nice but I do miss the extra LFO waves that the Mini has. And I don't know how to account for this, but I've been finding it easier to get softer tones out of the Micro.
The Mini, it's great that more of the controls are on the face and the vibrato is nice to have. I feel that I get more bottom end out of it. Playing with patch cords is fun (my son loves them!) but *most* of the stuff I like about the patchbay on the Micro is present on the Minibrute with decicated controls. I may be in the minority, but I find the Mini's arpeggiator more useful than the Micro's sequencer. I might see that differently if I had modules to sequence, but I don't.
I'm far from any kind of expert, but I would say if you need a smaller footprint and have or plan on having modular gear, I would go for the Micro. Otherwise, I think I'd recommend the Mini.
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We are a small company with a big ambition to be the preferred "Specialists in Electronic Design" for hardware in New Zealand.
The market we operate in is business to business - i.e. we get contracts with other companies to develop their products for them. Although we do have some of our own products - we are not a consumer electronic company under this brand.
We are a small team with a lot of experience and knowledge of the latest industry technology trends.
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- agility / speed to market - we allow companies to develop products faster
- industry trend knowledge - we allow companies to make better products
- partnering - we become a full outsourced R&D lab for companies that don't have in-house capability. This often is cheaper than those companies hiring a dedicated developer.
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Omicron Delta region was a region of space in the Milky Way Galaxy.
In 2267, the USS Enterprise discovered the Shore Leave Planet in this region of space. (TOS: "Shore Leave") The starship returned to the region for some rest and relaxation in 2269. (TAS: "Once Upon a Planet")
The novelization of "Once Upon a Planet" (as published in Star Trek Log 3) referred to this area as the "Omicron region," omitting the word "Delta" from its name.


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Enough is enough.
Major League Baseball has long had an umpire problem. There's never going to be perfection, and missed calls are part of the game and always will be, but it seems they are happening with more regularity.
Bad calls are one thing, but couple that with arrogance and it is an untenable situation, such as the one last night at Fenway Park, which figured a meltdown by Red Sox manager Terry Francona clearly initiated by two of the worst umpires in the game, Angel Hernandez and Joe West.
When Francona went out to discuss a balk call against Tim Wakefield, Hernandez ran him within seconds. The rules, ridiculous as they are, dictated an automatic ejection. Francona wanted an explanation of what Wakefield did wrong, but Hernandez never let him get a word in.
That's a quick trigger. Umpires are supposed to be composed and show some patience, but that obviously goes against the grain with Hernandez. You must give the player or manager the opportunity to make his point.
Had Hernandez shown discretion there might not have been the subsequent meltdown.
That's when Francona lost it and went after Hernandez, only to be intercepted by West, who has the reputation of being a hothead and wanting to interject himself into the game.
West clearly butted into a situation that didn't involve him as Francona would say later. All he did was escalate the confrontation. There was contact made – six times according to the replay – but it was instigated by West.
Francona will obviously be fined, perhaps suspended by Commissioner Bud Selig, but West will get a pass because MLB doesn't want to antagonize the umpires union, which, if angry enough, will take it out on the game and be confrontational all summer.
However, something needs to be done about West, who has consistently been ranked one of the worst umpires in player polls. He has the reputation of being a loose cannon and putting himself in the middle of things.
West, you might recall threw ejected two cameramen from Shea Stadium when they allowed the Mets to view a replay of a play at the plate. He's also the one who criticized the Yankees and Red Sox for their slow play.
MLB must do something to improve the quality of umpiring. It could begin with expanded instant replay, because the objective is to get it right.
But, what I want is for each umpire to be wired so we can hear what goes on in the argument. We will be able to tell who did the instigating. Many of these arguments occur when the umps have rabbit ears and seek out the confrontation.
Having the umpires wired, and held accountable with fines and suspensions similar to the ones given the players, will help calm the waters.
The umpires are supposedly graded every year, but what is done with those who are at the bottom? Evidently not much as they return to show us their incompetence the next summer.
In the case of Joe West, he's been a example of what is wrong with umpires. It is time the sport ejects him.


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Being an older mother significantly increases the risk of having a child with autism, but being an older father only increases the risk when the mother is under the age of 30, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
They found that a 40-year-old woman's risk of having a child later diagnosed with autism was 50 percent greater than that of a woman between 25 and 29.
But being an older father -- 40 or older -- only contributes significantly to autism risk when the mother is under 30.
"The older the mother, the more the risk that the child will develop autism, regardless of whether the father is young or old," said Irva Hertz-Picciotto of the University of California Davis MIND Institute, who worked on the study published in the journal Autism Research.
The findings contradict a 2006 study of children born in Israel that suggested paternal age played a much larger role.
"There has been a debate over whether it is maternal or paternal risk. A lot of people were thinking it's not really mom's age," Hertz-Picciotto said in a telephone interview.
Researchers and policymakers are increasingly looking for causes to explain the growing numbers of children diagnosed with autism, which affects 1 percent of U.S. children.
There is no cure for autism, a spectrum of diseases ranging from severe and profound inability to communicate and mental retardation to relatively mild symptoms such as with Asperger's syndrome.
The current study, which incorporates data on 4.9 million births and 12,159 autism cases in California, helps to clarify the contribution of age from both parents.
"We have such a very large database we were really able to disentangle the mother's age very well," Hertz-Picciotto said. This can be a challenge because older mothers and fathers tend to have children together.
"We found it does vary for the father, but not for the mother," she said.
For example, among babies born to mothers under 25, children whose father was over 40 were twice as likely to develop autism as those whose father was between 25 and 29.
This could be because when both parents are older, the risk conferred by the father is outweighed by the risk from the mother, Hertz-Picciotto said.
Older parents
She said the point of the study is not to blame parents, but to gain clues about what is going on in older parents that could increase a child's risk of developing autism.
Older parents, for example, are more likely to have infertility problems and have used fertility treatments; the mothers are more likely to have autoimmune conditions, including gestational diabetes; and both have accumulated more toxins over their lifetimes, so the sperm and egg are more likely to have some changes that could increase risk.
"We see these age findings as clues for where to look next," Hertz-Picciotto said.
Autism researchers are looking at a broad range of potential environmental factors, including household products, medical treatments, diet, food supplements and infections.
And the National Institute of Mental Health, one of the National Institutes of Health, is looking at potential genetic causes of autism and has plans to sequence the entire genomes of hundreds of children and their parents to gain a better understanding of the role genes play.
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Would you be angry, insulted, or feel imposed upon if the government made HIV testing mandatory for every citizen? Would you revolt? Or would you acquiesce because you were sure it was all part of an effort to stop the spread of the disease?
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is recommending that every American between the ages of 15 and 65 be tested for the virus. Everybody in that age range, regardless of personal history.
I'm not a conspiracy theorist or anything (OK, just sometimes), but I wonder if there's a certain threat to civil liberties if the government were to line us up and make us all have a go at testing. Is that preventative healthcare or an exploitation of power?
On the other hand, some 20 percent of folks infected with HIV have no idea and probably have no intention to get tested because they think they're perfectly healthy. It's been a hard cycle to break, despite the push for public information and widespread advocacy, particularly in communities that have been hardest hit. And that's with the availability of free testing, new at-home testing kits, and celebrity spokespeople supporting the movement.
Still, a recommendation that everyone be tested seems like a precursor to something more… forced. And that, I'm sure, would infuriate and ostracize a whole heap of Americans, public health epidemic or not. You know we don't like anybody trying to tell us what we have to do. I can almost hear people seceding from the union now.
Honestly, is it really a bad idea? I get the whole Constitutional rights bag, but I sure am thankful that polio and TB vaccines were made standard and have put the chokehold on those public health threats. I don't see the harm in nudging people into knowing their status, especially since outreach isn't influencing some of us to get 'er done—even folks who know they haven't behaved responsibly.
After all of the energy invested into spreading knowledge, I still know people who get dangerously comfortable with a sex partner after a couple of romps in the sack, like the possibility of infection lessens as the relationship progresses. Commitment doesn't compromise the virus. Plenty of us now know that. But plenty isn't all.
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I rise this morning, tired and weary, to another day of battle.
Before I face it, I sleepily enter into the folds of Your garment.
You stand with arms open to me.
I shuffle forward and feel Your warmth surround me.
In this secret, sweet place
there is no fear
there is no want
there is no worry
there is no confusion
there is no weakness.
Here I rest my head against the heart that I broke.
The heart that now beats strong for me.
The arms that stretched wide to receive my punishment
envelope me.
The hands that were pierced to cleanse mine
softly stroke my hair.
The head of Jesus, once bloodied by torture and ridicule
bends down to mine with a kiss,
breathing new life through my being
To start another day.
Two particular stories in Scripture came to mind this morning as I was contemplating this question.
One is from 2 Kings 18 and 19. King Sennacherib of Assyria was threatening King Hezekiah and the city of Jerusalem. His menacing words contained lies and misinformation mingled with bits of truth. This is the way of the enemy. He did it to Adam, he tried it on Jesus, and his tactic is the same with you and me. Don't buy it. Don't bite it. Bits of truth, combined with lies, make lies. Brownie batter mixed with a little bunny poop is destined for the compost heap, and truth mixed with lies is no truth at all. It is inedible, undigestible, and downright gag-inducing.
Here's the strategy that saved Jerusalem when they were threatened with disaster. Try it if you are facing the battle of a lifetime today.
Shut up. Hezekiah's first strong move was to instruct his people to not respond to the taunts of the enemy. Don't even speak. There is a time to be quiet, and this was that time. Save your breath to cool your porridge.
Pray up. Don't underestimate the power of praying friends. King Hezekiah called on the prophet Isaiah. He asked him to pray for them, which he did, and the Israelites were greatly encouraged. True friends will offer affirmation and the word of the Lord. Nurture relationships such as these, friends that will be there for you when the going gets rough. They will help bear the burden. After just a few minutes of talking on the phone with a friend about a challenge I am facing, the confusion and pain is alleviated. I feel lighter, yet stronger.
Gear up. Accept the fact that things can get worse before they get better. Hezekiah receives a scary letter from his enemy. He was tempted to panic, but he did something more productive than fear: he called himself on the carpet: flat out in prayer.
Tidy up. This is God's part; Hezekiah simply spread the letter out before the Lord. He got on his face and talked to Him with the nasty letter laid bare. Essentially, the Lord's response was, "I'll take care of this." God sent a word to Hezekiah's enemy. I'm not sure if Sennacherib ever got that literal message, but he got the fulfillment of that message. From that point on Hezekiah knew exactly where God stood in this conflict. Sennacherib was simply distracted by another war, as God had said he would be. Israel was safe.
Thank you, God, that you see the battles I am facing today, and you are engaged, instructing me, encouraging me, and strengthening me for victory. And You have a way out. I am reminded by You that, unlike Hezekiah's perspective, You teach in your word that my battle is not with flesh and blood, but with the accuser of the brethren whom I defeat by the Blood of the Lamb and the Word of my testimony. Give me grace to do that today. Help me to walk in forgiveness and love. In Jesus Only. Amen.
Proverbs 26:4
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him.
Nehemiah 9:32
"Now therefore, our God, the great God, mighty and awesome, who keeps his covenant of love, do not let all this hardship seem trifling in your eyes—the hardship that has come on us, on our kings and leaders, on our priests and prophets, on our ancestors and all your people, from the days of the kings of Assyria until today."
A few weeks ago I found some goblets at my favorite antique store, "The Crooked Willow" just outside the little town where we work, Osakis, Minnesota. One of them was undoubtedly my Dad's glasscutting work. I knew this would happen one day; and I often looked at antique stores to find crystal etched by the hands of my dear, tenderhearted father. I always loved his hands; they became stiff as he aged, his fingers slightly bent from the thousands upon thousands of pieces of glassware that he held in them. My dad was a glasscutter. Everyday he took plain, everyday glassware, tumblers, goblets, plates, vases, and etched beautiful designs on them with a wheel. An ancient art, and few of these talented craftsmen remain, my brother and cousin notwithstanding.
I bought the piece, and brought it home. I had also discovered at the Crooked Willow four other smaller goblets that were grouped together with a mis-matched pitcher which was of Princess House design. The birds engraved in the goblets looked very much like my Dad's, but the flowers were not his. It was a slight variation of the pattern my father often engraved that he called "Gloria." I didn't buy them. Yet.
Sometimes timing is everything.
Just a few days ago a memory came to mind from my childhood. My dad had a glass cutting machine at the bottom of the stairs in the basement of our home in South Minneapolis on East 36th Street. Once in a while I would sit at my dad's machine and engrave flawed crystal pieces just for fun. But on this particular day, Dad allowed me to engrave the flower design for an order he was working on. The flower was etched into the glass using a smooth wheel, like a tiny treadless tire only made of stone. Other designs were made with wheels that had a sharp lip around them for creating lines, others were used for leaves and other embellishments. The circle pattern was the easiest, but still required a steady, skilled hand. The glass piece was placed on the stone firmly, and held with both hands until an etched circle was created. A total of seven little circles created the pattern into a flower.
I worked on those for a few hours; not one of them even close to perfect. I remember feeling baffled that my dad didn't resort to, "Okay, thanks, Jill. Now off you go to play." He let me continue to try and fail on valuable glassware. Then he took the goblet in his capable hands and, using artistic license, added embellishments to the flower to hide my flaws. I remember that some of them were beyond repair, and those he took to his polishing wheel and polished the center circles and embellished the surrounding of the flower, adding etched stems. The polishing process was laborious and long. He had to put a substance on the glass and stand by his polishing wheel until the etched circle that I made was translucent.
Upon this remembrance, I went back to the store yesterday to see if by chance the goblets might be "ours". I was convinced they were. The flower patterns were hiding flaws, and two them were polished in the center. Dad and I cut these goblets. I bought them at "The Crooked Willow", 130 miles from where they were created, 40 years later, from a store just a few miles from our new home exactly one year after my dad left us for his new home in heaven. They are now adorning my bathroom hutch, making a home for my jewelry.
What does this speak to me?
First, my father worked with what I gave him, flawed as it was. Why, when he could have been so much more productive without me? He would have had a much better quality product to give Mr. Odingard, his salesman had he sent me off to play. Why then didn't he? I know why. Because relationship was more important to him than perfection. Because his identity was not in what he did. Because he valued time with me more than he valued his work. And perhaps there was a bigger picture reason as well. Perhaps the Father knew that forty-some years from then, on the first anniversary of his leaving us, I would need a sign from my father that I am loved and valued, flaws and all; and like my dad, my Gracious Heavenly Father can take my efforts, marred as they are by my sin, pride, and brokenness – as a parent, as a wife, as a friend, as a neighbor, as a disciple, as a human – and make something beautiful of them. Something that others may find useful forty-some years from now.
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