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Time to send some new music your way, Murfie friends! Lior Ben-Hur is a reggae musician currently residing in the city of San Francisco, California. His band goes by the same name. Lior is from Jerusalem originally, and has seen a lot of different countries—which is why his reggae tunes are infused with an infectious "world" sound. His EP is currently available on Murfie, and it has contributions from musician Marcus Urani of Groundation.
I was lucky enough to chat with him the other day! Note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
K: Thank you so much for calling in, how's everything going?
L: Everything is great, and you?
K: It's great! Where are you calling from today?
L: From San Francisco.
K: Ah, love it. You know, San Francisco—I feel like people have been talking lately about how expensive it's getting to live there. Do you find it's hard to keep a band in that city?
L: Very hard, and the city has been changing a lot—especially where I live, which is the Mission District. The city used to be a good place for artists when I moved into this neighborhood about 10 years ago, but it's been taken over by high tech people with good income, and good paychecks, which makes the landlords raise the rent a lot. I think in the last three years probably most of the rent around me has been raised almost 100%, which means the artists are leaving the city. The art scene is not really here as much anymore. There are still some people, like myself and the band, but still it's kind of hard because things are changing.
K: You spend a lot of time touring with the band and traveling, which seems to be the way musicians survive nowadays. And you're from Jerusalem originally, so you've seen a lot of different countries. What types of music have stood out as your favorite?
L: Well I've been traveling a lot, and music that I'm really inspired by is Latin music and Caribbean music. I've spent some time in Columbia, and this summer we toured there a little bit, and it was really great to hear the music over there. Obviously I'm really inspired by Cuban music, Jamaican music, and the Caribbean style, and also Latin music as a whole. I've also traveled in southeast Asia, so I spent a lot of time in India. I'm not very knowledgeable about their music, but I'm inspired by their culture—their way of seeing musicians, and their place in the culture and society.
K: Do you like any other US-based bands that are considered "world" bands, like yours?
L: There are a few bands in San Francisco. We do kind of world reggae stuff, so the idea is to take a lot of inspiration from reggae and bring a new twist to it. There's a great world reggae band in Israel, in Tel Aviv—their name is Zvuloon Dub System, and they combine Ethiopian music with roots reggae. Being here in California, one of my biggest influences is Groundation, and their take on reggae with their jazz and other influences. There are also bands here that are more on the world side and Latin side, especially in the Bay Area. It's very inspiring for me and for the band.
K: I love Groundation! They've come here to Madison and I've seen them play. Marcus Urani from Groundation, who played on your EP, played on my radio show as well. How did you link up with him?
L: Groundation has been a great influence in my personal journey into reggae and live music. I've seen them live in San Francisco many many times. The first time was about eight or nine years ago, and when I saw them live, they kind of blew my mind. I took a lot of inspiration and vision from seeing what they do. For example, the instrumentation—they have a vocal section and horn section. That always was my dream to do a full band. I've been lucky to get connected with them just by being around the Bay Area, and I reached out to Marcus and Jim Fox, who is the guy who mixes their albums, and the one who mixed the EP. So I reached out to Marcus, and he was very nice and generous, and offered to help out. He came to the studio and helped out, and we really formed a relationship. He is a great guy. We connected in not only music but on a personal level, and since then we've been friends. Of course they tour a lot, so it's hard to see him because most of the year they're gone. But actually, we're going to get in the studio this month in California and record the new album. He'll be helping engineer and produce it.
K: That's awesome news! Do you have any new directions planned for this album, or will it be a continuation of what's on the EP?
L: There is a concept and a direction. The EP is a reggae EP—we've done a lot of music throughout the year, a lot of world music, and the idea with the EP is just to bring our take on reggae. There is some in English and some in Hebrew, which are both the languages that I speak fluently and sing. The new album is going to connect a little bit of my Israel and Jerusalem roots to this musical experience, and tell the journey of coming from Jerusalem to Israel in the lyrics, in the message, and also in the music components.
K: Great. Well I'm excited to see what you come up with! Thanks so much for taking time to talk today—keep us posted about all the things you have going on in the future!
L: Sure thing, thank you for the time.
Kayla Liederbach
Kayla manages social media and customer support at Murfie. You can hear her on the radio hosting U DUB, the reggae show, Wednesdays on WSUM. She enjoys hosting the Murfie podcast, cooking, traveling, going to concerts, and snuggling with kittycats.

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A couple weeks ago I was chosen to participate in a launch of the new Martha Stewart Jewelry by Plaid available exclusively at Michaels. They sent me an amazingly generous box of jewelry-making supplies and I was floored by the amount of possibilities I could envision. Included were glass beads, cabochons, faceted gems, colored enamels, epoxy clays, decorative molds, findings and tools I didn't even know existed! In the end, I decided to focus on making a beaded necklace for Chloe.
Considering my limited jewelry-making experience, it was easier than I expected. I call this necklace her personalized "Heart of a Princess" necklace. And if I didn't think that maybe I was too old for name necklaces (I'm no Carrie Bradshaw, after all), then you'd be seeing me wearing one just like it!
Here is what you'll need to make your own beaded heart personalized name necklace:
From the Martha Stewart Jewelry line
Supplies (shown in the above photo)
6mm faceted round blue Czech beads
Heart tag silver chain
Hearts blue Czech beads
Strand block letters silver charms
Flat-nosed pliers & Needle-nosed pliers
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Illusion cord
Crimp beads
Lobster clasp
Note: This makes a 14″ necklace. Extra beads are needed for a longer version.
1. Cut a length of illusion cord 10 inches longer than your final piece. Mine was 24″ long. If you want, tie an end to something (like a key ring) so you don't have to worry about beads falling off the opposite end. The extra length allows for mishaps and chances are smaller that beads will slip off while I'm working.
2. Remove the silver heart pendants from the Heart Tag Silver Chain by bending open the jump rings with your pliers. Then cut your beads off the packaging and use a bead box, small bowls, or other storage solution to organize and manage your beads.
3. Start by laying out your name, spacing each letter with two clear beads in between (note: small clear beads come with the block letter set). Then begin adding the colored beads to one side of the name, in the order shown below in the diagram.
From each side: sky heart, sky bead, clear bead, silver heart, teal heart, teal bead, clear bead, silver heart (repeat 4 and a half times). Note: be sure the hearts are facing away from the letters on each side.
4. Once your necklace is the desired length, finish it by threading the cord through a crimp bead and a clasp, and then back through the crimp bead. Pull the end until it rests close to your necklace and "crimp" or press the crimp bead flat with your pliers to secure. Do the same to the other end. Try it on and smile!
As you can tell from these photos, the necklace is a little long yet for Chloe at age four. This should give her many years of play and wear, and may even become a treasured keepsake. I love, too, that her favorite color is blue, just like mine. 🙂


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Progress 46, a Russian cargo spacecraft carrying about a ton of space waste, is schedule to splash down into the Pacific ocean today, at approximately 6:45pm Moscow time. The spacecraft's specifically targeted "burial site" is in a remote region of the water, far from any shipping routes, though by the time it's splashed down into the blue the dense layers of the Earth's atmosphere will have burned the Progress into not-too-threatening debris.
Last week, Progress 47, a robotic spacecraft carrying 2.5 tonnes of food, fuel and supplies, docked at the International Space Station, replacing the now garbage-filled and dismissed Progress 46. Such is the life of a robotic cargo spacecraft; Progress 47 is bound for her own watery grave sometime this July.
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Tips for Catching Trout
- Never fish with the Sun behind you. Trout have excellent eyesight; if you cast shadows on the water, the trout will see you and swim away.
- Be quiet when approaching your fishing spot. Trout also have excellent hearing. Moving through brush won't alert them, but unnatural noises (like clanging or banging) will.
- Toss a chip of tree bark upstream before casting. Watch it to see if it swirls into an eddy or is diverted toward a little pool. If it does, that is where the fish will be hiding. Cast your lure and let it follow the chip's path.
- Wear dark clothes. Trout can detect bright colors above them.
- Use the thinnest possible leaders and line. Trout can see anything that isn't fine or transparent.
- Night crawlers and other worms are the best bait. Keep your garden soil moist and turn it often to attract worms. Mix in fine compost and coffee grounds, if available.
Techniques for Cooking Trout
Try to clean a trout as soon as you catch it. Cut the belly open with a sharp, thin blade. Pull out the intestinal matter and put it in a bag for disposal later. (Putting it in a bag prevents flies). Dip a toothbrush in vinegar and scrub the fish inside and out.
If you're not at home, moisten some ferns or creek-side grass in cold water and pack the fish in them. Remoisten the plants periodically to keep the fish cool. If snow is available, pack the fish in it.
Plank Trout
- Attach a trout, skin side down, to a smooth pine, fir, oak, or mesquite board. Drive one nail just behind the gill and another at the base of the tail. (Don't nail the flesh; it will develop a metallic taste.)
- Prop the plank close to a fire. While it cooks, rub it with a piece of dropping-hot salt pork to keep it moist.
- Stick the fish with a fork; if it slides in and out easily with no fish flesh clinging to it, the fish is ready to eat.
Bake Trout in Clay
- Smear the fish with moist clay from a stream-side pool.
- Let the clay dry and harden until it is no longer sticky to the touch, then pack on another thick layer of clay.
- Lay the fish brick along the edge of an open fire. When the fire burns down, push the brick among the coals.
- When the coals die out, the fish is done. (The hot clay will keep the coals warm for some time.)
- Whack the brick with a hatchet to open it. It will crack neatly in half, with a lengthwise portion of moist trout in each side. The scales stick to the brick and the exposed spine comes away cleanly.
Smoke Trout
- Brine the fish for an hour in a solution of 2 pounds of salt per gallon of water.
- Dry the fish; this prevents them from falling apart during smoking. You can hang the fish on a rawhide line strung between trees, or do something similar.
- Use a smoker to smoke the fish. You can also try hanging the fish on hooks over a fire for at least a half an hour.
Pickle Trout
- Wrap each fish in a piece of cloth and boil them for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Place fish in a small slow cooker or other ceramic pot filled with plain vinegar.
- If available, add wild onions. If not, add a sliced onion and a jalapeño or Tabasco pepper for every four to five fish. Also add several branches of dill. (You can substitute six to eight black peppercorns for the hot peppers.)
- Pickling fish allows them to retain a firm texture. Pickled fish can be kept indefinitely in a lidded cooker; remember to replace any vinegar that evaporates in the cooker.


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Seahawks QB Russell Wilson Playing for Young Father Who Lost Life to Cancer [Video]
As the last two NFL teams left standing get ready for Super Bowl XLVIII, media coverage will analyze every possible storyline, particularly those about preparation, commitment and sacrifice.
A young widow, no stranger to the same things, will be at Metlife Stadium inEast Rutherford, N.J., to watch the Seattle Seahawks play the Denver Broncos on Sunday. However, her path to the NFL's biggest game has been no ordinary journey.
Alyssa Magnotti lost her 27-year-old husband, Nick, a lifelong Seahawks fan, to cancer just two weeks ago.
She is now left to raise their 10-month-old daughter, Austyn, on her own.
But to hear the message she continues to spread in his absence, it's obvious she has gained much more through her loss. The Magnottis documented the ups and downs of Nick's battle with mucinous adenocarcinoma, the rare form of cancer to which he ultimately succumbed.
Last November, in the final weeks of Nick's life, Alyssa was able to offer an inspiring and poignant glimpse into the mindset of a dying man:
Word of Nick's story eventually spread all the way to the Seahawks locker room, where the players showed their support in a video birthday message for Nick. His favorite player, quarterback Russell Wilson, even included him in their Super Bowl plans, saying, "Hopefully we can bring a Super Bowl home for you, Nick."
Wilson also tweeted his support for Nick in December:
Battling cancer with a smile! Watch Nick's inspirational video! http://t.co/V4PTRZBLeW
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) December 31, 2013
Which was met with an elated response from Alyssa:
@DangeRussWilson Thank you for sharing our story. He is so thankful and you just put a big smile on his face!! #teammagnotti #GoHawks
— Alyssa Magnotti (@alyssamag) December 31, 2013
Sadly, Nick passed away just a week later. But her perspective is nothing short of inspiring, vowing to spread Nick's message even in his absence:
I want people to know that my positive attitude can outlast this and that my faith in God can keep me strong even through hard challenges.
Even in her grief, Alyssa has been met with unexpected blessings. Just last week, she discovered that an anonymous donor had given her two tickets to the Super Bowl, along with airfare and hotel:
This coming week, I will be making my way over to New York with Nick in my heart, praise on my lips and wearing as much Seahawks gear as I possibly can! Wish me luck! And, let's win it for Nick! GO HAWKS!
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By Ed Harris
While it is still unclear how exactly Hurricane Sandy will impact Connecticut, Southington officials are urging residents to begin preparing for the storm.
"The big thing is for our residents to be prepared," said Southington Town Manager Gary Brumback. "We're assuming we are going to get hit."
Brumback has spent time Friday coordinating with other state and local officials on a response to Hurricane Sandy. He said the current weather model has Sandy making landfall late Monday night or early Tuesday morning near Maryland and New York.
All the spare parts appear to be coming together to create what forecasters are calling "Frankenstorm," a monster combination of high wind, heavy rain, extreme tides and maybe snow that could cause havoc along the East Coast just before Halloween next week.
Hurricane Sandy, having blown through Haiti and Cuba on Thursday, continues to barrel north. A wintry storm is chugging across from the West. And frigid air is streaming south from Canada.
And if they meet early Tuesday around New York or New Jersey, as forecasters predict, they could create a big wet mess that settles over the nation's most heavily populated corridor and reaches as far as Ohio.
"It's looking like a very serious storm that could be historic," said Jeff Masters, meteorology director of the forecasting service Weather Underground. "Mother Nature is not saying `trick-or-treat.' It's just going to give tricks."
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecaster Jim Cisco, who coined the nickname Frankenstorm, said: "We don't have many modern precedents for what the models are suggesting."
Government forecasters said there is a 90 percent chance — up from 60 percent two days earlier — that the East will get pounded starting Sunday and stretching past Halloween on Wednesday.
Southington officials are urging people to prepare in advance.
"The best things folks can do is make sure their yard is cleaned up," Brumback said.
Town officials are asking residents to secure their property and bring in such items as lawn furniture and garbage cans. Trim what trees or shrubs that you can. Insure that garage doors are properly closed (otherwise structural damage could occur). Have a battery powered radio. Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and program emergency contacts into all phones.
Officials are also asking for residents to prepare a household emergency kit. The kit should include three days worth of food and water, flashlight, batteries, pet supplies, medications, soap and important family documents.
In the event of an emergency, the town may open a temporary shelter at the Calendar House, 388 Pleasant Street. Their phone number is 621-3014.
"Everyone is planning for the worst, but hoping for the best," Brumback said.
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What is my apperception of this?
How is brand content, which now dominates marketing communications, managing to match its most engaging media? And how does a key audience specifically use the content that the brand is communicating? There is a prevailing truth now that making a brand relevant is as uncertain as our ever-changing technology.
An answer to these questions is not yet very clear. Instead, brands are challenged to respond to the reality that it is hard to determine whether a consumer is engaged in utilizing technology or in self-systematizing content.
What then can brand management do to create more relevant engagements? Are there effective ways to go beyond the quick-click, speed-reading, distracted- listening or watching of new content? Who is in control of the content? Do the social networks and media technology receive content, edit it, and make it personal, aka editorial, communicating it in their own likeness to others? Or are they using content as a direct feed, pickup, and duplication of provided content, aka advertorial, from a myriad of sources? Can the consumer tell the difference and does it matter?
We might also ask: Can a system be created that will identify the consumer who wants to and then does pass content on to others? This is a big data-mining question for the brand.
The brand marketer now has to create content that will build engagement with consumers who can and will become the brand's customers and content sharers.
An interesting term now being used in marketing is "apperception." This is a process whereby perceived values of a brand are related to the consumer's past and present experience with or knowledge of that brand. The new perception is added to the old perception, which forms a whole new apperception. This new apperception can be the catalyst for new sharing of content between and among social networking and brand aficionados.
The goal is to develop a brand content driven system that aligns with the consumer's system to receive and process new content. This is our ongoing need to connect and establish relationships with our audience. It is certainly giving us a lot to think about and process, as we ask:
Will engagement be enough?
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Oh, MotorWeek, you delightful tease. Driving around a delightfully crude yellow UAZ off-roader and telling me that I can probably have one back in 1994? What happened to that 1994?
If only my stupid time machine would actually work and not just electrocute me until my bladder voids all over the velour interior. If only. I could go back and change history, so yellow UAZs were as common in shopping center parking lots as white Camrys are today.
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Glasgow Fort Store opening times may vary. Food, cinema and leisure will be open later – please check retailer websites for further details.
Getting here
Glasgow Fort is located adjacent to Junction 10 of the M8, 5 miles to the east of Glasgow City Centre (35 miles west of Edinburgh). Satnav G34 9DL. Parking is free and we have over 2,500 parking spaces.
There are trains to Easterhouse rail station from Glasgow Queen Street every twenty minutes. To check train times, visit the National Rail website.
Buses run to and from Glasgow Fort frequently. Click here to view the bus services and routes.
Quiet Hour at Glasgow Fort every Sunday 10am – 11am.
Wheelchairs are available to loan from Customer Services, located between The Body Shop and Zara. Please bring some ID with your name and a £10 deposit which will be returned after the Wheelchair loan. For further information or would like the team to bring a wheelchair loan to you when you park please call customer services on: 0141 771 7777.
Quiet Hour at Glasgow Fort every Sunday 10am – 11am
There are baby changing facilities within the public toilet area, Mamas & Papas and also at Boots.
We have 2,500 parking spaces - all of which are absolutely FREE.
We are proud that our car park has been issued the Park Mark, an award given by the Police to car parks that have achieved the standards of the Safer Parking Scheme, designed to reduce crime in car parks.
We also have bicycle racks located near M&S, VUE Cinema, and beside the public toilets near Zara and The Body Shop.
The cash machines at Glasgow Fort can be found beside Fort News, at the side of Three Store, at M&S and within Poundland.
There are photo booths next to both Barrhead Travel and Frankie & Benny's.
The public toilets at Glasgow Fort are found between The Body Shop and Zara. We have an accessible toilet within the Male toilets and also within the Female toilets. If you require an accessible toilet that is outwith the Male and Female toilets please visit Customer Services where you can find an accessible toilet on the ground floor. If you need more information please call customer services on 0141 771 7777.
We now have free wifi available for all our customers.
If you have lost something while visiting Glasgow Fort, please contact our Customer Service Team on 0141 771 7777.
Please note that we will ask for proof of ownership to make sure we give property back to its rightful owner.
Glasgow Fort giftcards are now available. Purchase yours online, or from the Centre Management Suite located next to Zara and The Body Shop.


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ROME (Reuters) - A plan by Italy's central bank to use bonds to bail out the troubled Monte Paschi bank can go ahead, a court ruled on Saturday, as a scandal surrounding the world's oldest lender looked likely to widen three weeks before a national election.
Magistrates in three cities investigating the Tuscan bank were poised to issue new summonses for more witnesses to give information next week following testimony by a raft of bankers in the past few days, leading newspapers said.
The bank is under investigation over an opaque series of derivatives and structured finance contracts between 2007 and 2009 that have left it facing losses of 720 million euros and dependant on the state lifeline.
Former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, leading the centre-right's election charge, has tried to cash in on the bank's woes to attack both his centre-left rivals and outgoing prime minister Mario Monti, whose Treasury approved the Monte Paschi bailout.
A Rome administrative tribunal turned down a request by Italy's leading consumer group, Codacons, for the immediate suspension of the plan by the Bank of Italy to use 3.9 billion euros ($5.34 billion) in bonds to shore up the bank.
The court set a new hearing for February 20.
Tuscany is a traditionally leftist area and Monte Paschi has for decades had close ties to leftist parties such as the Democratic Party, the largest in the center-left opposition coalition.
"We are convinced that the Italian left has much to say about (Monte Paschi) and instead is not saying anything," Angelino Alfano, the center-right's candidate for prime minister, said on Saturday.
"People want clarity and want to know if there is a link between decisions by the Italian left and their disastrous effects on a such a large bank."
Opinion polls suggest the bank scandal has so far had only a slight effect on voting intentions for the February 24-25 election, which the center-left is still expected to win, although its lead is narrowing.
Monte Paschi is accused of having overpaid in a 9 billion euro ($12 billion) purchase of rival Antonveneta in 2007, stretching its finances to the limits, and of having made risky derivatives trades in 2006-2009 aimed at massaging its accounts.
Prosecutors are investigating whether bribes were paid at the time the bank bought Antonveneta. They also suspect fraud was involved in the derivatives deals, which could cost the bank 720 million euros.
The scandal has spread from the rolling hills of Tuscany to the skyscraper that houses the European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt.
ECB head Mario Draghi was Bank of Italy governor at the time of Monte Paschi's risky operations and has been accused of lax oversight on his watch.
Despite being deeply concerned by Monte Paschi as long ago as 2009 and having specific and growing doubts about its operations and accounts, the Bank of Italy revealed that it did not summon the bank's management until late 2011 and applied no sanctions until after the executives stepped down last year.
Mario Borghezio, an outspoken member of the European parliament for the Northern League, said he had submitted a question to the European Commission on whether Draghi was now fit to become the supervisor for the entire euro zone.
After the court hearing on Saturday, Codacons called on the central bank's governor to resign and for an administrator to be appointed to run Monte Paschi.
Codacons has accused Bank of Italy supervisors of failing in their oversight when Monte Paschi undertook the complicated derivatives operations.
It had asked the court to block the central bank's plans to issue so-called Monti bonds to cover the losses run up by Monte Paschi. It is also suing the central bank for 3.9 billion euro ($5.34 billion), the same amount of bonds it wants blocked.
In a statement, the Bank of Italy said it would release the court documents concerning the bond issue ahead of the February 20 hearing and rejected Codacons' accusations as "unfounded and presumptuous". ($1 = 0.7301 euros)
Additional reporting by Antonella Cinelli, Paolo Biondi and Gavin Jones; writing by Philip Pullella, editing by William Hardy


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Cameron University will formally install Dr. John M. McArthur as the university's 17th president on Wednesday, October 23 at 4 p.m. in Aggie Gym. Chancellor Glen Johnson of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and Richard R. Dunning, Chair, The University of Oklahoma, Cameron University and Rogers State University Board of Regents, will conduct McArthur's investiture as president following salutations by Jessica Champagne, President, Cameron University Alumni Association; Lani Malcolm, Chair, CU Staff Advisory Council; Dr. Michael Dunn, Chair, CU Faculty Senate; and Kevin Stieb, President, Student Government Association. The ceremony is open to the public; a public reception will follow.
"It is with great joy that we celebrate President McArthur's position in his new role with this installation ceremony," says Dr. Ronna Vanderslice, Vice President for Academic Affairs. "Since taking the reins as Cameron's president, he has already demonstrated his commitment to maintaining Cameron's stature as a university where excellence prevails."
McArthur succeeded Cynthia S. Ross as Cameron University's president on July 1, 2013. He is a member of the Council of Presidents for the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) and is also serving a two-year term on the Board of Directors for the State Chamber of Commerce. President McArthur has been appointed as the regional university representative on the Oklahoma Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Advisory Committee, which is responsible for the promotion of cooperative research efforts among public and private universities in Oklahoma, private sector involvement in university research and technology transfer, and human resource development in science and engineering. He is also a member of the Oklahoma NASA EPSCoR Program Technical Advisory Committee.
President McArthur served as a physics faculty member at Southeastern Oklahoma State University from 1993-1999 followed by a two-year term as Chair of the Department of Computer Science and Technology. He was then a mathematics faculty member at Colorado State University-Pueblo from 2001-2004 before joining Cameron University as Dean of the School of Science and Technology. In 2006, he was promoted to Vice President for Academic Affairs with subsequent promotion to Provost in 2011. His daily responsibilities as VPAA and Provost at Cameron included focusing on student learning, scholarly activity and service as components of the university's mission. He had a leadership role in major campus initiatives, including two strategic plans, campus physical improvements, the opening of the Academic Advising Center, and the implementation of a campus-wide Emergency Communication System. Cameron also received a successful 10-year reaccreditation from the Higher Learning Commission in 2010 under his leadership as VPAA. Individual programs for teacher education, chemistry, business and music also received accreditation in recent years.
Dr. McArthur was a National Merit Scholar and received a baccalaureate degree in mathematical sciences from Rice University. He earned master's and doctoral degrees in mathematics from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
He met his wife, Dr. Karla Oty, while they were both graduate students at the University of Colorado, and the two married in 1990. Dr. Oty has served as a faculty member and Chair of the Department of Mathematics at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. After serving as a mathematics faculty member at Colorado State University-Pueblo, she joined Cameron University as a faculty member in mathematics in 2004. Dr. Oty served as Chair of the Department of Mathematical Sciences and as Interim Dean of the School of Science and Technology. She has been Cameron University's Director of Institutional Research, Assessment and Accountability since 2010. Dr. Oty received her baccalaureate degree in mathematics, summa cum laude, from Trinity University, and her doctorate in mathematics from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Dr. McArthur and Dr. Oty's personal interests include travel, gardening, and music with support as patrons for the Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra.
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imagineinternet needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 33 designs submitted by 9 freelance designers.
Pathway Developments is looking for a redesign that is as sophisticated and stylish as their homes.
Desired Color Scheme:
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Accepted File Formats:
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Pathway Developments is a custom home builder in Tucson, Arizona. Their homes are distinctive, stylish, and are top quality. We need to redesign the current website to better reflect the style and quality of the homes they sell.
Our main goals for the redesign are to create at HIGHLY visual new front page that showcases the various communities, and new navigation that engages the visitor and makes it extremely easy to find community information.
The Header, Background, and Footer can stay the way they are. The design area should be 770 pixels wide. The menu front and interior page designs should be well suited for CSS, especially the menu. The menu should be designed in a way that will be easy for us to build out and change regularly.
We want 2 pages re-designed:
Front Page - http://www.pathwaydevelopments.com
The goal here is high impact, with a nice Flash area, and a VERY nice way to navigate the communities. Front page must also include a Request for Information, the existing header and footer, and the following Main Menu items:
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Community Page - http://www.pathwaydevelopments.com/…yranch.php
The goal here is to make the menu MUCH nicer and simpler to navigate. The community pages should have a sub-navigation on the side or at the top with the following the following:
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The page layout is going to stay the same as it is now, just the interior navigation needs to be reworked. This can look the same as the front page, but must include the community sub-menu.
This package has numerous photos, their logo, and the background picture used in the website. If you need something else, let us know.
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A chipper shredder is ideal for removing large amounts of leaves and twigs. However, it's important to follow these chipper shredder safety tips before you begin your cleanup projects.
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Brisbane-based telecommunications vendor Over the Wire has acquired a Tier III data centre in the city's Fortitude Valley area to complement its existing Brisbane facility.
According to the company, the acquisition expands its data centre capacity by 120 racks. Melbourne IT's Web and application hosting division WebCentral has signed a contract to be an anchor tenant in the new facility.
Avoiding the data centre property trap
Global data centre investment hits US$105 billion
Over the Wire director Michael Omeros said that the data centre is undergoing a refurbishment process to install new racks, power systems and additional cooling.
In addition, the data centre will house the telco's secondary network point of presence (PoP) once the refurbishment is complete.
"It is anticipated that the facility will be connected via diverse fibre to the company's Brisbane metropolitan core network before the end of January 2013," he said in a statement.
Over The Wire director David Tisdall added that the data centre refurbishment should be completed by February 2013.
"The facility is 466 square metres and previously had a power usage effectiveness [PUE] of 2.5. We're looking at a substantial improvement on that power efficiency rating once we've got all the new equipment installed in the coming weeks," he said.
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Services for Bill Gene Knipp, 80, a lifelong resident of Bonner Springs, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, at Alden-Harrington Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bonner Springs Cemetery.
Mr. Knipp died Saturday Sept. 18, 2010, at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan.
He was born on May 17, 1930, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Charley and Cora (Fenton) Knipp. He was a dairy farmer for 40 years and continued to raise cattle on his farm. Bill was the last major dairyman in Wyandotte County.
Survivors include three sisters, Clara (Tom) Gray, Bonner Springs, Lillie Gray, Olathe, and Ann Cline, Bessemer, Ala.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service also at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorials to the Wyandotte County Fair Foundation, sent in care of the funeral home, 214 Oak St. Bonner Springs, KS 66012
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Where you can or can't smoke in Ireland
There is a smoking ban in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland meaning it is illegal to smoke in an enclosed place of work. So everywhere from pubs and restaurants, to shops, offices and public transport, are smoke-free. There are exceptions, including some hotels and guesthouses that provide smoking rooms at their discretion. Find out more here.
Pubs, nightclubs and hotels generally have a designated smoking area outside on the street or in an open-air garden. Make sure to always put your cigarette butt in the ashtrays provided or you could face a €100 fine for littering.
In the Republic, it is only possible to buy packets of 20 cigarettes – packs of 10 are no longer available. Cigarette vending machines were banned in Northern Ireland in 2012.
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U.S. Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission
Male Employee at Huntersville Restaurant Subjected Male Co-Workers to Sexual Touching and Obscene Displays, Federal Agency Charges
CHARLOTTE , N.C. – Huntersville Seafood, Inc. doing business as Captain's Galley restaurant, violated federal law by subjecting male employees to a sexually hostile work environment and by firing one of its male employees for complaining, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed today. Captain's Galley is located off Interstate 77 in Huntersville, N.C.
According to the EEOC's lawsuit, in 2007 and 2008 Peter Economos was subjected to sexual harassment by a male co-worker. The EEOC contends that on a daily or almost daily basis, the co-worker would touch, poke, or slap Economos on the buttocks, and occasionally would grab his private parts. The co-worker's conduct also included explicit, obscene sexual gestures. The EEOC said that Economos complained about the sexual harassment to the company's owner on at least two occasions but that no action was taken to stop the misconduct. Rather, the agency charged, Captain's Galley discharged Economos in retaliation for his complaints.
Additionally, the complaint alleges that other male employees were subjected to a sexually hostile work environment at Captain's Galley beginning in at least 2007. Specifically, other male workers were touched, poked, or slapped on their buttocks by the same male co-worker.
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII also prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who complain about discrimination in the workplace. The EEOC filed suit in U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, Charlotte Division ( Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Huntersville Seafood Inc., d/b/a Captain's Galley, Civil Action No. 3:10-cv-00624) after first attempting to reach a pre-litigation settlement. The agency seeks back pay for Economos, as well as compensatory and punitive damages for Economos and the other harassment victims.
"Sexual harassment is illegal and unacceptable, regardless of the gender of the perpetrators or the victims," said Lynette A. Barnes, regional attorney of the EEOC's Charlotte District. "Furthermore, an employer is only making a bad situation worse by punishing a victim for complaining instead of addressing and solving the problem. The EEOC will step in when it must to defend the rights of sexual harassment victims."
The EEOC is responsible for enforcing federal laws against employment discrimination. Further information is available at www.eeoc.gov.


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Further into the Northeast, heavier snowfall appears prone to occur as strengthening takes place along the Atlantic. As a result of the proximity and strength of this storm to the Northeast, accumulating snow is likely along these areas. The highest totals appear aimed at State College PA and possibly extreme northern New Jersey, where just over 4 inches could accumulate. Lighter totals between 1 and 3 inches could hit much of the New England area, including New York and Massachusetts, among several states.


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It really comes down to semantics for Nancy Barnett. "You could call it a major renovation, but I prefer to call it a rehabilitation—a nine-month rehabilitation," she laughs.
She's referring to the rather invasive revamp of the contemporary Mediterranean-style home she and husband Steve took on after relocating from Connecticut to Los Angeles for Steve's new position as CEO of Capitol Music Group.
"The house had been neglected for years, but it had great bones, was beautifully sited on a promontory, and had these extraordinary windows," remembers Nancy. "We may have been naive, but we thought we were just going to do some painting before moving in. Then we met [architect] William Hefner and his wife, designer Kazuko Hoshino. The first time William walked through the house, you could see the wheels turning. He had a vision and saw things that we would never have imagined."
Photography: Michael Garland
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Architect: William Hefner, interior designer: Kazuko Hoshino, Studio William Hefner, 5820 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323/931-1365, williamhefner.com.
Adult Appearance
The rest, as they say, is history.
Shunning the traditional style they had so loved in Connecticut, the couple embraced the quintessential California style of their new house but didn't balk at updating the home's outdated elements.
The goal was simplicity—a conservatively glamorous house that lives comfortably. The recent empty nesters (they have four sons, ages 21–29) also craved a home whose primary focus was adult-oriented. "We've lived in many houses over the years, but this is the first time we were able to have a house that wasn't completely kid-friendly," says Nancy. "I didn't have to worry about indestructible furniture and spill-proof fabrics. It is just a very comfortable, adult house where dogs are allowed on the sofa and nothing is considered too precious."
Paint (custom): Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com.
Trunk (Louis Vuitton): vintage.
Art above trunk (The Drawn Blank Series, by Bob Dylan): owner's collection.
Bright Entry
That's apparent the moment you set foot inside. In the foyer, Balzac limestone replaced walnut floors—immediately lightening the home's mood. An iron pendant light with gold detailing and hand-blown glass offers a hint of the home's polished demeanor.
"We addressed all the hardware, moldings, trims, and lighting in order to focus on simple, elegant details," says Hoshino.
Balzac limestone floors and light walls allow vintage furnishings and architectural elements to shine.
Wall paint (custom): Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com.
Flooring: Balzac limestone.
Hanging light in foreground ("Carlyle Pendant" #4094): Paul Ferrante, paulferrante.com.
Pair of hanging lights ("Cuadro Lantern" #F-LN20): Formations, formationsusa.com.
Console table: antique.
Mirror above console (vintage, from France, c. 1940): Blend Interiors, blendinteriors.com.
Stools under console ("Bone Stool" #BJ-N295A): Hollyhock, hollyhockinc.com.
Landscape painting on console; silver bowl on console; candlesticks: owner's collection.
Living Room Before
In the living room, that meant letting design elements take a backseat to the home's most dramatic feature—its view.
Room with a View
Generously scaled steel-frame windows displaying hilltop views from the Pacific Ocean to downtown Los Angeles were left virtually untouched and were highlighted with creamy-white walls, subtle window treatments, and bleached walnut floors. Custom walnut-and-metal bookshelves, a large-scale sisal rug, and a painted iron chandelier add architectural and textural interest to the grand room.
"It was important for this room to feel comfortable," Hoshino says. "Mixing new materials and vintage pieces added contrast, and the use of color and texture created an eased elegance."
Custom sofas in a neutral herringbone pattern and a pair of chairs from Nancy Corzine create a handsome sitting area around the Formations coffee table. The chandelier is by Paul Ferrante.
Wall paint (custom); ceiling paint ("Gray Mirage" #2142-50): Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com.
Window shades ("Tranquility Birch" #9838): Horizons Natural Woven Shades, horizonshades.com.
Drapery ("Coptic"/Taupe #1018-03): Kerry Joyce Textiles, kerryjoycetextiles.com.
Chandelier ("Darren" #2107, custom size and finish): Paul Ferrante, paulferrante.com.
Bookshelves (custom); sofas (custom): Studio William Hefner, williamhefner.com.
Sofa fabric ("Vance Herringbone" 'Greige #66460): Schumacher, fschumacher.com.
Pillows at ends of sofas ("Keshte Potpourri" #HB5/04): Le Gracieux, legracieux.com.
Fabric on gold pillows ("Herb"/Peapod #910096-08, discontinued): Rogers & Goffigon, rogersandgoffigon.com.
Trim on small gold pillows ("3-inch Espadrille Woven Border"/Cemento #977-42670-25); trim on center pillow ("2.5-inch Kensington Braid"/Aqua Gray #977-56157-23): Samuel & Sons, samuelandsons.com.
Tiered end table ("Tripoli Side Table" #4055): Reborn Antiques, rebornantiques.net.
Sofa end table in foreground ("Small Elm Coffer with One Drawer" #HW 17): Charles Jacobsen, charlesjacobsen.com.
Coffee table ("Tavolino Wood & Iron Coffee Table" #F-TB04): Formations, formationsusa.com.
Pair of lounge chairs ("Barsanti Lounge Chair" #2181): Nancy Corzine, nancycorzine.com.
Lounge-chair fabric ("Atlas" #46421, discontinued): Nobilis, nobilis.fr.
Pillows on lounge chairs ("Marmari"/Walnut #32129.6): Kravet, kravet.com.
Table between lounge chairs (#PW25, similar available): Dao, daohome.com.
Chair behind sofa, at window (custom): Jen Bel, 323/935-4888.
Striped fabric on chair back ("Sana"/Bleu #4782-05, by Manuel Canovas): Cowtan & Tout, cowtan.com.
Gather Round
An inlay pedestal table from Charles Jacob and custom chairs take full advantage of the view.
Table ("Wood and Bone Inlay Pedestal Table #IK 100): Charles Jacobsen, charlesjacobsen.com.
Dining chairs (custom): Jen Bel, 323/935-4888.
Striped fabric on chair backs ("Sana"/Bleu #4782-05, by Manuel Canovas): Cowtan & Tout, cowtan.com.
Fabric on chair front ("Skye"/Teal #750002-12): Rogers & Goffigon, rogersandgoffigon.com.
Coral specimen on table: Dao, daohome.com.
Flooring: 5-inch plank walnut, custom finish.
Dining Room Before
The dining room had good bones but needed to be softened up.
Inviting Dining Room
That elegant ease carries over into the dining room, where a custom-colored, hand-textured strié wallcovering cocoons the room from floor to ceiling—disguising the existing soffits and tray ceiling and acting as the perfect backdrop for the vintage, gold-flecked Murano glass chandelier.
Wall-to-wall draperies from Kravet blend seamlessly with a custom wallcovering from Surfaces by David Bonk.
Gray wallcovering ("Santorini," custom): Surfaces by David Bonk, through Thomas Lavin, thomaslavin.com.
Gray trim paint ("Gray Owl" #OC-52); beige ceiling paint (custom): Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com.
Drapery ("Windswept Linen"/Mineral #9725.52): Kravet, kravet.com.
Area rug ("Arching Lattice"/Smokey Topaz, by Barbara Barry): Tufenkian, tufenkiancarpets.com.
Chandelier (Murano Glass "Polvera D'Oro" Chandelier): Jean-Marc Fray French Antiques, jeanmarcfray.com.
Dining table; side chairs and fabric; crystal goblets on table; silver tray; tea service; decanters on bar cart; crystal and silver in china cabinet: owner's collection.
Host chairs ("Garbo Tufted Dining Arm Chair" #1918-T): Jessica Charles, jessicacharles.com.
Host-chair fabric ("Taos"/Baltic #AB 0381 4920, velvet, by Old World Weavers, colorway discontinued): Stark, starkcarpet.com.
Bar cart ("Oval Two-Tier Bar Cart"): Modern One, 323/651-5082.
Spacious Kitchen
The kitchen is a departure from Nancy and Steve's more traditional space in Connecticut, and is blessed with tall ceilings that accommodate large-scale pieces and a mix of materials.
"As pretty as our Connecticut kitchen was, I wanted something different," says Nancy. "I didn't want white on white on white. We ended up with this pretty, warm white set off by dark woods. I love it, and everyone just gravitates here."
To contrast floor-to-ceiling cream-colored cabinets, Hoshino and Hefner incorporated darker, more masculine features. A custom oxidized-bronze hood commandeers one wall, balanced by a large center island with a Sea Pearl quartzite countertop. A walnut and oxidized-bronze glass-front cabinet—both handsome and practical—takes the place of a traditional butler's pantry while balancing the built-ins with a more furniture-like aesthetic.
Wall paint (custom); white cabinet paint (custom); dark finish on cabinetry (custom): Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com.
Windows and doors: existing.
Flooring: walnut, 5-inch plank, custom finish.
White built-in cabinets by window: Charles Geminer, Hanover Builders, hanoverbuildersinc.com.
Cabinetry and island (custom); counter stools (custom): Studio William Hefner, williamhefner.com.
Countertop; backsplash: Sea Pearl quartzite.
Cabinetry hardware: Valli & Valli, vallievalli.com.
Faucets ("Henry"): Waterworks, waterworks.com.
Island sink: Rohl, rohlhome.com.
Pendant lights ("Small Gaslight Hanging Lantern" #4024-S): Paul Ferrante, paulferrante.com.
Sconces at window (custom design by Studio William Hefner): Reborn Antiques & Reproductions, rebornantiques.net.
Range: Viking, vikingrange.com.
Range hood (custom): Studio William Hefner, williamhefner.com.
Art to right of range: owner's collection.
Indoor-Outdoor Flow
"Our goal was to make the space feel as if we had adopted another room in the house for kitchen use," says Hoshino. "Elements have a furniture-like feel and intentionally don't fill the space so as to create a more open environment."
Terrace Before
The gracious terrace was perfectly inviting and ready to become an outdoor living space.
Outdoor Living
Frequented more often than the formal dining room, vast outdoor spaces—including the well-used outdoor kitchen dining area with creamy travertine floors—were enhanced to encourage entertaining, from intimate dinners and business breakfasts to post-Grammy parties for 200.
A chandelier from Ironware International and a concrete and teak dining table from RH create a cozy environment for entertaining and outdoor dining.
Landscape designer: Studio William Hefner, williamhefner.com.
Dining table ("Belgian Trestle Concrete & Teak Rectangular Dining Table"); dining chairs ("Saltram"); seat cushions; chaise lounges: Restoration Hardware, rh.com.
Striped pillows ("Tatton Stripe"/Pumice #860-208): Perennials, perennialsfabrics.com.
Chandelier ("Ione 6-Light Chandelier" #8028B): Ironware International, ironwareinternational.com.
Garden stools beside chaise lounges ("Green Glazed Ceramic Garden Stools from Beijing, China" #HZ 607): Charles Jacobsen, charlesjacobsen.com.
Architect William Hefner and designer Kazuko Hoshino were "inspired by quintessential California living with vast porches and large-scale windows," says Hoshino.
Paint ("White Dove"): Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com.
Wall lanterns (custom design by Studio William Hefner): fabricated by ADG Lighting, Architectural Detail Group, adglighting.com.
Home Office
Autographed guitars, books about music, and yes, even Grammys are right at home in this record exec's office. Texture on the drapery panels, lounge chairs, and rug add a coziness to the soaring space.
Wallcovering ("Madison Wall"/Taupe #4333LWC/03): Rose Tarlow-Melrose House, rosetarlow.com.
Flooring: 5-inch plank walnut, custom bleached finish.
Drapery ("Jako"/Mole #955N28): Raoul Textiles, raoultextiles.com.
Desk (custom); sofa (custom): Studio William Hefner, williamhefner.com.
Desk lamp; desk chair: vintage. Art above desk (by Gray Malin); acoustic guitar (by Takamine signed by The Eagles); guitar to right of desk (Guyatone guitar signed by Bob Dylan); guitar to left of desk (Gibson guitar signed by Angus Young of AC/DC): owner's collection.
Area rug ("Calliope"/Gold, Group 27): Patterson, Flynn & Martin, pattersonflynnmartin.com.
Sofa fabric ("Lush Plush"/Tidal #5041/03): Pollack, pollackassociates.com.
Photograph behind sofa (by LeRoy Grannis): owner's collection.
Sofa end table ("Kratos Side Table" #KD 04): Kimberly Denman, kimberlydenman.com.
Lamp on end table (Reggiani Cylindrical Steel, Italian, 1960s): Eccola Inc. eccolaimports.com.
Coffee table (antique, Chinese, c. 1840): Lief, liefalmont.myshopify.com.
Pair of lounge chairs: owner's collection.
Lounge-chair fabric ("Linen Horsehair"/Mist #DE12182): Holland & Sherry, hollandandsherry.com.
Garden stool between lounge chairs ("Black Lacquer Stool" vintage, from China): Charles Jacobsen, charlesjacobsen.com.
Master Bedroom Before
In the home's arcadian personal zone, calmness presides. A pretty blue-and-cream palette (replacing the previous red-and-charcoal scheme).
Elegant and Ethereal
A pretty palette and ethereal elements—wall-to-wall linen draperies, a soft blue upholstered headboard, patterned folding screen, and subtly patterned seating—play off those ubiquitous views.
"I knew I wanted the bedroom to be serene—pale and tranquil," Nancy notes. "It turned out even better than I'd hoped. It's so pretty and natural."
Designer Hoshino called upon rich fabrics and subtle patterns and textures to bring the large master suite down to scale. A folding screen in an ebullient pattern adds a touch of movement to window shades and draperies from Cowtan & Tout and a neutral wallcovering by Surfaces by David Bonk.
Wall covering ("Santorini"/custom color): Surfaces by David Bonk, through Thoman Lavin, thomaslavin.com.
Ceiling paint ('Smoke" #2122-40); trim paint (custom color from Studio William Hefner): Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com.
Drapery and window shades ("Marina"/Ecru #11116-01): Cowtan & Tout, cowtan.com. Fabrication: Santa Cruz Designs, santacruzdesigns.net.
Area rug ("Suburban"/Bisque #47198-03, Group 27): Patterson Flynn & Martin, pattersonflynnmartin.com.
Folding screen behind bed (#663510, discontinued): Schumacher, fscumacher.com.
Bedside chests (vintage); lamps (Murano glass): owner's collection.
Bed (custom): Studio William Hefner, williamhefner.com.
Bed fabric ("Makeda Plains"/Sky #6240, by Harlequin): Zoffany, zoffany.com.
Quilted bed cover ("Komodo Silk"/Ivory, by Home Treasures): International Down and Linen, internationaldownandlinen.com.
Pillows with botanical pattern ("Davina"/Iced Aqua #1044050693, by Travers): Zimmer + Rohde, zimmer-rohde.com.
Striped pillows ("Broken Stripe"/Robin Egg #NC0588-294): Nancy Corzine, nancycorzine.com.
Center pillow (discontinued): Schumacher, fschumacher.com.
Bench: owner's collection.
Bench fabric ("Matchsticks"/Taupe #2062/06): Rose Tarlow-Melrose House, rosetarlow.com.
Lounge chair and ottoman (custom): Studio William Hefner, williamhefner.com.
Chair-and-ottoman fabric ("Paisley"/Goa #890007-01): Rogers & Goffigon, rogersandgoffigon.com.
Table beside lounge chair; bowl on table: owner's collection.
Table in foreground ("Rhett Coffee Table"): Egg and Dart Ltd., egg-and-dart.com.
Bowl on table "White Ceramic Sea Flower Bowl" #TW604): Charles Jacobsen, charlesjacobsen.com.
Spa-Like Space
The same could be said for the master bath, with its silver travertine flooring, white onyx countertops, and vanity detailing with a touch of Hollywood glamour. Spa-like and tranquil. The ideal location for these empty nesters to put their feet up and kick back.
Custom vanities with white onyx countertops, silver travertine floors, and a cast-iron tub from Drummonds add a glamorous edge to this luxurious space.
Wall and trim paint (custom colors, from Studio William Hefner): Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com.
Flooring: silver Travertine.
Window shades ("Thirassia"/Creme #2869001): Pierre Frey, pierrefrey.com.
Bathtub (cast iron): Drummonds, drummonds-uk.com.
Bath fixtures: Waterworks, waterworks.com.
Vanity tables (custom); mirrors (custom): Studio William Hefner, williamhefner.com.
Vanity countertop: white onyx.
Sinks ("Kathryn"): Kohler, kohler.com.
Sconces ("Garrison" #MA-9120WR): Urban Electric Co., urbanelectricco.com.
Makeup mirror: Nameeks, nameeks.com.
Stool under window ("Bone Stool" #BJ-N295A): Hollyhock, hollyhockinc.com.
Homeowner Portrait
"It's certainly been a journey," says Nancy. "It was an opportunity we couldn't pass up. And it's all been an adventure."
Nancy and Steve Barnett with their poodle-mix, Lucy.


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shawn.twing needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 25 designs submitted by 12 freelance designers.
This project is for an ecommerce site that will sell high-end costume jewelry and related items. A successful submission will include four pages, all with the same overall design/layout: home page, a category page (showing many items in each category), a product-level page (big picture of a product with the option to buy), and an "about us" style page with text and a couple of images.
Desired Color Scheme:
softer colors - notice the pink/80% black in the logo
Desired Style:
see Red Envelope for a starting point - http://www.redenvelope.com
Accepted File Formats:
PNG or PSD (fully layered)
The owners of this website really like Red Envelope's layout and design (http://www.redenvelope.com). Obviously we don't want a design that's too much like Red Envelope, but the overall look and feel is exactly what they're looking for. Lots of white space, top navigation with left side categories, big pictures, etc.
The logo for this project (as a low-quality PNG and high quality AI file), along with a few product photos, is available for download at http://www.barndoormedia.com/mlb-co…-files.zip Feel free to use stock imagery to fill in the gaps if necessary (keep track of it though in case we need to purchase it after the fact).
One other thing to keep in mind - we will be using an off-the-shelf ecommerce application to create the site which means we don't have 100% design control. The general template is logo in the top left, top horizontal navigation, and left side subnavigation. If you follow that format (which is how Red Envelope laid out their site), you'll be OK and we can make your designs work.
As I've mentioned in other contests, I ALWAYS pay first and second place promptly when a contest ends. I've never setup a contest without paying and I have no intention of doing that. I realize a lot of work goes into these projects and plan on compensating first and second place as indicated above.
To minimize workload, please submit a home page design first with the overall design/layout - I'll provide feedback on that before you proceed to the other page layouts (or I'll save you some work if the layout isn't on track for what the client wants).
Feedback will appear every day or two. If you have general questions, please post them on this contest and I'll answer them for everyone to see.
I've setup the contest to run for 10 days - that is not set in stone. If we get a design we like we may end the contest early or, if the client needs more time, we may extend the deadline. Either way I'll keep everyone informed in the general comments.
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Three Cheers for Tunisia's Revolutionary Constitution!
This week, Tunisia passed a truly historic constitution widely heralded as a progressive and monumental document.
Here's just some of what these brave elected representatives agreed upon in the face of strong pressure from the more extreme factions of their parties:
- Guaranteed equality between men and women
- A constitutional mandate for environmental protection, only the third country in the world to do so
- A declaration that health care is a human right, with preventative care and treatment for every citizen
- A democracy with civil laws that respects freedom of religion
- An established right to due process and protection from torture
In one stroke, Tunisia's become more democratic than many Western countries have been for years.
This is a revolution of democracy and a great victory for human rights — and the more we recognize that, the more Tunisia can shine as an example for the Western and the Arab world!
MESSAGE FOR TUNISIAN LEGISLATORS: We , the citizens of the world, applaud your bravery in making a strong commitment to universal human values in your constitution. People deprived of democracy around the world look to you to set the example of human rights and democratic principle — hold true to the promises made in this revolutionary document!
Tunisia Finally Passes Progressive Constitution: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/tunisia-assembly-prepares-vote-charter-22038497
4 Ways Tunisia Is Now More Progressive than the United States: http://thinkprogress.org/security/2014/01/27/3206701/4-ways-tunisia-progressive-america/


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...it be too presumptuous, to request your rendition of "Plea From a Cat Named Virtute", at your Scottsdale show?
I realize it is not yours, but both you and John absolutely own that song.
And that song owns this poet's soul.
So yeah.
(I am going to be there, probably on the floor, even if owning a V.I.P. booth ((because where's the fun in that, if inert, eh?))
If not, well, I understand, but at least see fit to please play Father's Day, yes please?
Many thanks, and cheers.
If yer tired of the piss they serve at 'Murikan bars, hit me up, and we'll down a couple or six Duvel.
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- Point of View/TGT GTX 680 Ultra Charged tested
- Packaging
- A closer look at GTX 680 Ultra Charged
- Testbed
- 3DMark11
- Crysis 2
- Aliens vs Predator
- Metro 2033
- Tessellation: Uigine Heaven
- GPU Boost and Auto Overclocking
- Memory clocks – Ref. or OC ?
- Overclocking, Thermals, Noise, Consumption
- Conclusion
- All Pages
GPU Boost is an important factor in the entire GTX 600 series, since it controls how much and when to auto-overclock the GPU. Below you'll find GPU clocks we got playing Metro 2033 at 2560x1600. Base clock is the guaranteed clock while Boost and all other clocks depend on whether the GPU is working too hard, whether thermals are fine and whether consumption is optimal. GPU Boost is good because the chip is used to the max and users don't have to mess with overclocking since the card is already doing it itself.
TGT handpicked only the best chips with low leakage, which should result in top auto-overclocking results. Thermals are also important and GTX 680 Ultra Charged's cooler keeps GPU temperatures below 70°C – as much as 10°C lower than on the reference GTX 680.
GTX 680 Ultra Charged's Base clock is 1110MHz, Boost is 1176 MHz. As you can see, clocks are up to 1228MHz. It appears as if TGT managed to nail GPU Boost to the highest possible auto-OC clock.
The following graph shows GPU clocks on another GTX 680, whose GPU Boost clocks change more often. Such a card is representative of pretty much all the GTX 680s we've tested.
We measured one of the results in the table by downclocking Ultra Charged's GPU and overlocking the memory, so as to match the GTX 680 Signature.


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Carol Lawrence defines the term "Triple Crown".An actress, singer and dancer of the first magnitude, Ms. Lawrence created the role of "MARIA" in the Leonard Bernstein/Jerome Robbins Broadway classic, "WEST SIDE STORY". Miss Lawrence went on to star in numerous other Broadway productions including: "SARATOGA", "SUBWAYS ARE FOR SLEEPING", "NIGHTLIFE", "I DO, I DO", and "KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN". Lawrence has also starred in national tours of "FUNNY GIRL", "THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN", "THE SOUND OF MUSIC", "SWEET CHARITY", "NO, NO, NANETTE", "WOMAN OF THE YEAR", and "SUGAR BABIES". It is easy to see why this Italian girl from Melrose Park, Illinois is well deserving of her star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame – the first recipient ever in the category of "Live Theatre".
Carol received rave revues in Los Angeles productions of "Do I Hear A Waltz?," "Follies," and "Amy's View," for which she received The Los Angeles Drama Critics Award. Miss Lawrence also broke box office records for her stellar performance in the title role of "Mame". Carol recently headlined both the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies, and the newly created Florida Follies.
As a regular on ABC's General Hospital, Ms. Lawrence played the loving Italian matriarch "Angela Eckart", and on "Touched by an Angel", gave a heartwarming portrayal of a woman facing death. Carol has also played leading roles on "The Commish", a dramatic Diva on "Murder She Wrote". Other TV appearances include countless musical variety shows, guest roles on "Sex And The City", "Lois and Clark", "Murder One", "The Championship Season", "Matt Houston", "Hotel", "Love Boat", and "Simon & Simon, just to name a few. She appeared most recently, as a recurring character on "Flipper", shot in Australia. For three years, Carol hosted her own biweekly TV magazine/talk show, "The Carol Lawrence Show", which she wrote and produced for the Trinity Broadcasting Network. The show's theme song, "In His Spotlight", set the stage for spotlighting celebrities, cooking, nutrition, fashion, exercise, children, music, and other topics.
By hosting five shows on the popular series "Chef du Jour" for the Food Network, Carol was able to share the secret recipes for her cookbook, "I Remember Pasta", a Harvest House publication. In 1998, Carol set a new record for Cookbook sales on the Home Shopping Network. Hand in hand with her cookbook is Carol's interest in fitness, nutrition, health and exercise. Her innovative aerobic/ dancercise video, "Broadway Body Workout" is set to Broadway music, and reflects her love of dance and fitness. Carol's autobiography entitled "Carol Lawrence, The Backstage Story", was released by McGraw-Hill.
Carol has performed with all the major symphonies throughout the United States and Canada and also spanned the globe entertaining on all the major cruise lines. Her concert act, a multimedia biographical show backed by a 12-piece orchestra, continues to dazzle crowds everywhere.
Carol has received both Tony and Grammy Award nominations and ovations, as well as numerous humanitarian awards including City of Hope's "Woman of the Year", and "The Spirit of Life Award".
And of course, Carol's award-winning, sassy and sophisticated television commercials for General Foods' International Coffees are classic examples that the name Carol Lawrence is synonymous with good taste.
On October 18, 2009, she received a Lifetime Achievement award from The Licia Albanese/Puccinni Foudations, at Carnegie Hall, and hosted a salute to Peter Genaro at St Luke's Theatre the next evening.
But her proudest achievements will always be her sons, Christopher and Michael Goulet.
Whether I was singing and dancing with Johnny Carson…or working in Vegas with George Burns…or warbling in a sarong with Bob Hope…or cheering for President Kennedy in the Oval Office, it's been a delightful journey.
So, come and reminisce with me; and let's catch up with where the road leads us!
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Gary Neal Halstead, 58 of Oak Ridge, passed away on Nov. 5, 2012.
Gary Neal Halstead, 58 of Oak Ridge, passed away on Nov. 5, 2012.
He was born to parents James Joseph and Ruth Natvig Halstead in Brooklyn, N.Y., on July 18, 1954.
He had served as an officer with the New York Police Department.
His survivors include his daughters, Susan Halstead and Jo-Anne Mathier, Asheville; a brother, James Joseph Halstead Jr. and wife, Cathy, Brooklyn; nephew and niece, James Joseph Halstead III and Kristine Halstead Klepper; and grandchildren, Samantha, Kaylee, Jerica, and Deandra.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in the chapel of Weatherford Mortuary. A memorial service will follow at 4:30 p.m. with the Rev. Steve Martin officiating.
An online guest book may be signed at weatherfordmortuary.com.


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Last week I talked about some of the free resources that we offer to Real Studio developers. This week, I'd like to talk about some of our paid offerings.
Technical Support and Customer Service
We provide web-based and email support to all customers that have a current (not expired) Real Studio Profesional, Enterprise, Web, or trial license. Simply log into your account at our website and visit our Technical Support webform. If you have an Enterprise license, you automatically receive our highest support plan, Premier Priority Support.
If you have a specific question about how to use Real Studio or what level of support you are eligible for, you can send an email to Customer Service at any time: email@example.com
As I'm sure you know, Real Studio is sold using a renewal model. With a current license, you get all updates released during your renewal period, access to technical support, the ability to file Feedback cases and the ability to join the beta program.
Now of course, you do not have to keep your license current; the version of Real Studio that you are currently using will continue to work even if your license expires. But we really feel that the best way to get the most out of Real Studio is to keep your license current.
As a development tool, Real Studio is a complex project. It is constantly evolving and improving and if your license expires you do not get access to these improvements. If you haven't lately, check out the What's New in Real Studio page in the Documentation Wiki. It details all the new features and bug fixes implemented in each release for the past two years.
We are particularly proud of the Cocoa support progress that was made in Real Studio 2011 Release 4. If you create Mac applications, you owe it to yourself to check it out!
Another benefit of a current license is that you can file Feedback cases using the Feedback application. Do you have a suggestion for a new feature? Have you found a bug? Either way, the best way to let us know is to file a Feedback case. All feedback gets reviewed by someone on the team. I'd also like to point out that historically, bugs that are submitted with an example project demonstrating the bug have a much higher fix rate. Since you are all developers, I'm sure you know how much easier it is for you to fix a bug that you can replicate. It's the same thing for us.
The last benefit of a current license that I want to mention is the Beta Program. If you have a current license, you are eligible to join the beta program, which gives you early access to the next release so that you can help us make it better. To join the Beta Program, sign into your account on the Real Software web site, choose My Account and then choose Beta Program.
As a Beta Program member, you get to see what it is we are working on before it is released. This can help you better plan your projects for the future. At some point, members of the Beta Program will get to see and test the new IDE that's been in development for over a year. This alone might be reason enough for you to make sure your license is current. And since beta testers are expected to test the beta with their projects, we get the benefit of having more people testing Real Studio. The Beta Program really is win-win!
Developer Referrals Program
Did you know that there is quite a bit of Real Studio consulting work looking to get done? I should know, I did full-time Real Studio consulting for more than four years before I joined Real Software. And I'm not the only one. There are a lot of people out there that are looking to hire Real Studio developers to create their software.
If you join the Developer Referrals Program, you get access to people and businesses that contact us looking for Real Studio developers.
Ask Me
Again, I'd like to remind you that you can just ask me. Whether you are evaluating Real Studio and have some questions, need some help trying to write up a Feedback case, are considering upgrading from an older version, have a question about consulting or just have a general question about Real Studio, I'd love to hear from you: firstname.lastname@example.com


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Iraq: Is Western Iraq moving toward secession?
Baghdad, (Al-Akhbar):
Massive protests in the Anbar governorate of Iraq have given rise to the idea of a "State of Western Iraq" that would encompass the country's Sunni population. Some say this is an unrealistic scheme that will soon be forgotten, but others believe it may soon become a serious proposition.
On 28 December 2012, protesters in the western Iraqi governorate of Anbar marked the fifth day of their sit-in as demonstrations in their support were held in several other Sunni-majority parts of the country.
The protests were were triggered by last week's arrest of the bodyguards of Iraq Finance Minister Rafi al-Issawi. Government sources told Al-Akhbar that the bodyguards had confessed to carrying out bombings on the minister's personal orders. Whether true or not, the assertion is serious enough to prevent releasing the men. It's also possible that a warrant could be issued for the arrest of Issawi himself.
The most significant aspect of the Anbar sit-in and the accompanying demonstrations has been the growing number of voices calling for the establishment of a self-governing region in western Iraq similar to the Kurdish region in the north. Others have gone further, advocating the creation of a breakaway "State of Western Iraq" consisting of the country's western governorates as well as neighboring Jordan in the event of the monarchic regime there falling.
Observers of domestic and regional politics expect these voices to grow louder if Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's government moves forward in the Issawi case.
"The aim of these sit-ins and demonstrations is absolutely clear," said political analyst Ahmad al-Sharifi. "It is a prelude to the issue of partitioning Iraq. This is a project that several of the country's political leaders have adopted. We've seen the demonstrators raising flags of the Free Iraqi Army and the Kurdistan Region. This is part of the plan for the New Middle East."
Sharifi argued that Maliki's recent visit to Jordan and offer of financial support to the kingdom was aimed at countering this alleged scheme. "It is part of his plan to back the Jordanian regime and prevent it from collapsing. The kingdom had announced prior to Maliki's visit that it was going through very hard times," he noted. "Maliki knows that if the Jordanian regime collapses and Islamist forces come to power, that would provide the cornerstone for the declaration of a State of Western Iraq."
Sharifi also noted that there had been major oil and gas finds in western Iraq, including the discovery of more than 53 trillion cubic meters of natural gas.
He added that the long-running political row between the central government in Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government, which he described as having become "unsolvable," was another factor pushing in the direction of Iraq's partition and its dissolution into mini-states.
"If local and regional conditions remain as they are, in six months time we could be hearing of this as an official project," he warned.
But Baghdad University political science professor Saadi al-Hadithi said it was premature to talk of a serious secessionist movement taking shape in western Iraq.
"The protests and sit-ins we have seen in Sunni majority provinces are an expression of outrage and highly charged emotions in response to the arrest of Issawi's bodyguards. In one sense they are a way of letting off anger," he said.
"But they stand little chance of generating enough popular pressure to force the government to change its line on this issue," he added. He explained that Maliki's coalition is in control of the government and the other sides, like the Iraqiya bloc which Issawi is a part of, are incapable of exerting pressure on it.
Haditihi said calls for autonomy or independence for western Iraq "cannot be considered to be genuine calls, especially not with regard to the idea of declaring a State of Western Iraq. Even the calls for a federation made in the past were not followed up."
However, it is possible that Iraqiya leaders may revive earlier demands for a distinct region within Iraq that would comprise the country's Sunni-majority provinces, as allowed for under a procedure spelled out in the Iraqi constitution.
"That option is completely valid. It is a right stipulated by the constitution, and if the central government in Baghdad rejects it, it will have to amend the constitutional text," Hadithi pointed out. In practice, though, the government would be more likely to try to thwart any such bid by referring it to the federal courts for consideration, "which would mean many months of foot-dragging and procrastination."
This article is an edited translation from the Arabic Edition.
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