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3 Stocks Investors Must Watch in 2013
Like a mountain lion hiding in a corn maze, 2013 is suddenly upon us. While consumers continued to be hesitant about the fiscal cliff, there are a handful of brands that are continuing to forge ahead. All the usual suspects are here, but there are three that you should keep an extra-close eye on. We've got a bookseller, but not because of the books; a coffee maker that we -- or at least I -- used to hate; and a handbag company that's set the bar too low. Welcome to 2013, coming at you with a roar.
Take a look, it's in a Nook
2013 is going to be a big year for Barnes & Noble . The company's retail business continues to suffer, with revenue falling 3% in the last quarter. It's no surprise that the retail segment is hurting, with Borders having gone under, big-box stores all over the country suffering, and print book sales dropping like a stone. The weak revenue stream resulted in an $11 million operating loss for the retail segment. With numbers like that, who wouldn't be excited about the stock?
Two words sum up why investors need to watch Barnes & Noble in 2013: Nook spinoff. While the company has been getting killed in the store, its digital realm is winning all of the sports. Sales increased 6% last quarter, and the Nook now holds on to 25% to 30% of the market. Barnes & Noble is fighting Amazon.com tooth and nail, but has yet to overcome the online giant's dominance.
But things should be changing next year. In 2012, Microsoft and Pearson both invested in the Nook business unit, and Barnes & Noble dropped hints that it was eventually going to spin off the division. That's great news for investors. Barnes & Noble currently has a market cap below $900 million, but the recent Pearson investment values the Nook business alone at $1.8 billion. Investors could reap huge rewards if that value were to be unlocked through a spinoff. I'll be looking for solid plans to be laid out over the first few months of 2013, and for the spinoff to happen by the end of the next fiscal year.
The trials and tribulations of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
I've never been a huge proponent of Green Mountain , worrying mainly about its competitive moat. In fact, earlier this year I was happy to announce that the company was going to get crushed at the end of the year when the new Starbucks home brewing machine came on the market. But the fall didn't materialize, and so I went back to reexamine the company.
Green Mountain had a lock on the market until the end of the year, when its patents for the K-Cup design expired and opened up the market to competition. Shortly afterward, Starbucks released its brewer, which provides a wider range of drinks than the Green Mountain machines. But the increased competition didn't seem to damage Green Mountain. Instead, it looks like the move from Starbucks may have increased the visibility of the single-brew systems, and given more people a reason to hunt down the less expensive Green Mountain machines.
As a result, last quarter sales were up 33% at Green Mountain -- or 20% ignoring the extra week in this year's fourth quarter. Earnings per share grew 23% for the full year, and yet the company is still trading at a relatively low P/E of 17. 2013 is going to be a make-or-break year for Green Mountain. Either sales will continue their pace and the market will slowly realize that the company is undervalued, or everything will collapse under the weight of competition. While I'm still not ready to say that Green Mountain will definitely end up on top, I'm also less inclined to call it a sunk ship.
Coach's falling sky
At the end of July, Coach announced that its 2013 fiscal year was going to be an investment year. That statement dropped the share price 19% in one day. As a result of all the pessimism, Coach is still trading at a modest P/E, even as it shows signs of strength. Last quarter, revenue grew 6%, with comparable-store sales rising 6% in North America and at an unspecified double-digit rate internationally.
In 2013, I'm going to be looking for that international strength to continue, while at home, Coach increases the value of its menswear line. That business is still growing, and the company has accurately highlighted the untapped potential in men's clothing and accessories. If there is money to be spent, it's going to be spent expanding the company's reach and building a more profitable company for the coming years.
Happy New Year's to everyone, and I hope 2013 brings you happiness, high returns, and more than a little learning.
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Personal property is based on ownership as of January 1, each year. If you purchase a vehicle January 2nd you do not pay on it until the following year, but if it's owned on the first day you pay for the full year regardless of when it is sold. Unfortunately, the law has no provisions for pro-rating taxes due.
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Personal property tax is a tax based upon the value of taxable personal property. Taxable personal property consist of motor vehicles, trailers, mobile homes, watercraft, boat motors, aircraft, livestock, farm machinery and equipment, agricultural crops and any other personal property not exempted by law. The Market Value of an item is established by the County Assessor using a standard rate book provided by the Missouri State Tax Commission. The Assessed Value is a percentage of the Market Value. The Assessed Value of an item multiplied by the tax rate (levy) for your district determines the amount of personal property tax you pay.
All taxable personal property shall be assessed in the county in which the owner resides the first day of January each year.
Each year, you are required to fill out an assessment form with the County Assessor's Office listing the taxable personal property you own January 1st of the tax year. Generally, these forms are mailed out to the taxpayer in January and are due back to the Assessor no later than March 1st. If you do not get a form to fill out in the mail, please contact the Assessor's office at 636-797-5343. Substantial late filing fees are assigned by the Assessor if you do not return your form by the deadline.
If you have recently moved into the county, it is your responsibility to contact the Assessor's office to obtain an assessment form and be added to the county tax rolls. It is also your responsibility to keep us informed of your current address.
Tax bills will appear on our website in November and will be mailed late November. If you have not received a bill by December 1st please contact the Collector's office at 636-797-5406 to check the status of your tax record and verify the mailing address. Personal Property Tax is due on December 31st of the tax year and become delinquent on January 1st of the following year.
Payment should be made payable to Michelle Worth, Collector of Jefferson County, and may be paid in the form of cash, cashier's check, money order, personal check, any major credit card, debit card (2.5% with a minimum of $1.95 convenience fee) or by E-check ($4.95 convenience fee). You may pay at our office located at 729 Maple Street, Hillsboro, MO 63050, online at Jefferson County Property Taxes or by Interactive Voice Response by calling 1-877-289-0099 (if paying by IVR you will need to know your bill number and an additional fee of $1.95 will be charged).
As a taxpayer, please be aware that interest and penalty start accruing January 1st of each year. If you do not receive your bill by the end of November, it is your responsibility to contact the Collector's Office to find out why. The Collector's Office does not have the authority to remove or reduce interest and penalties per state statute Number 139.100.3. (The Attorney General for the State of Missouri has issued a legal opinion Number 80-2004 that the Collector of Revenue does not have the authority to waive penalties or interest on delinquent real or personal property taxes.)
There is a $1 fee for a duplicate copy or waiver. You may mail in your request, giving us your name and the year(s) that you need along with $1 for each copy needed. You may also come to the office and pick up a copy at the cashier window for $1 each.
A free copy of the receipt can be accessed through this Collector website by selecting Tax Search to do a Personal Property Search by your name. You will want to select the tax year that you need on the drop down and then click on Tax Receipt in blue text on the right side of the screen.
A free copy of the waiver can be accessed through this website by selecting the Assessor on the Departments list and selecting Property Record Search to do a Personal Property Search by your name. You will find a waiver section at the bottom. Click on the green print button.
We can also fax copies of paid receipts to several license offices located in Jefferson and St Louis County. Please call our office in advance to find out which license offices we have a fax service with. If choosing to do this, be aware that most license offices will collect a fee of $4 for this service. Also note, the Jefferson County Collector sends information weekly to the Department of Revenue informing them of paid taxes, so on most occasions the license office should be able to access our records and see your information.
A waiver may be issued for the reasons listed below:
Waiver applications are generated through the County Assessor's office and can be accessed through their website by clicking on the Property Record Search button.
Yes. Please be sure to add them correctly and send the exact amount due.
Yes. By state law, your tax obligation is established on January 1st. Even if you move to a different state after January 1st, you are still taxable for the year. Unfortunately, the law has no provisions for pro-rating taxes due.

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Pronunciation: æd-hahk • Hear it!
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: 1. Formed temporarily for a specific, non-continuing purpose, as 'an ad hoc committee on ice removal'. 2. Impromptu, not planned, improvised, as 'an ad hoc attempt to remove the ice with a screwdriver'.
Notes: Today we have what seems to be two Good Words, but they are pronounced as one. Remember, there isn't even a hyphen between these two Latin words (see Word History). That it is considered a single word in English is demonstrated by the regular derivations that come from it. The noun, ad hocism "acting in ad hoc ways", is widely used, but if you want to be funny about it, try ad hocery, used by a wag in The Economist as late as 1961.
In Play: Today's word seldom wanders far from talk about committees in the US, but other uses are out there: "Passing through a small town on our way to Canada, we ran a stop sign and had to make an ad hoc detour to the local courthouse." There are even uses around the house: "Rick O'Shea embarrassed his wife at the party when he put a lampshade on his head and performed an ad hoc dance on the coffee table."
Word History: Today's phrase-word comprises the Latin preposition ad "to" + hoc "this". Ad shares the same origin as English at, which still can express the sense of "to", as in 'to lunge at'. Hoc is the neuter accusative of hic "this". It comes from an old root that is also behind English here and hither, since ancient [k] becomes [h] in Germanic languages like English. In Russian, however, it doesn't, so the same root accounts for the initial [k] in kto "who" and kuda "where to".
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GM to pilot peer-to-peer car sharing
Automaker General Motors is said to be planning a new peer-to-peer car rental service, similar to existing offerings by Daimler-backed Turo and startup Getaround, to debut as early as this summer according to Bloomberg. The service will debut in a test pilot set to begin this summer, under GM's Maven mobility sub-brand, per the report, and will allow GM car owners to list their vehicles on the platform for short-term rental by other users when not in use.
This would be a variation on the Maven approach, which has focused thus far on on-demand short-term rentals of GM-owned vehicles, similar to how Zipcar or Enterprise CarShare works. Maven has also branched out into all-in rentals for service economy workers via its Maven Gig program, and now it looks like it could be further differentiating its growing mobility business with these peer-to-peer rentals.
It's a natural progression for GM and Maven in many ways: Supply side, it makes sense to work with existing GM vehicle owners to offer more choice and variety to renters on its platform. Also, existing carshare provider Turo has been angling its platform as a lease or purchase incentive for new car buyers – renting out vehicles on its platform can defray the cost of ownership, after all, and its been talking to automakers about incorporating that cost deferment at time of purchase.
It sounds like GM is thinking that could be an advantage it can leverage for potential GM car owners, though that's reading between the lines based on this early report with scant information, and knowing that Maven chief Julia Steyn has acknowledged in the past that the automakers knows millennials living in cities don't want to buy cars, and the automaker is getting creative about how to adapt its business model to that fact.


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Trans-NIH Study Explores Medical Role for Genome Sequencing
Trans-NIH Study Explores Medical Role for Genome Sequencing
Patients with Cardiovascular Disease to Participate in Genetic Sequencing Study
May 2007
National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers have begun a pioneering new study that will use high-throughput genome sequencing technology for personalized health benefits. This trans-NIH effort, called ClinSeq, will explore the fundamental medical, molecular and bioinformatic challenges facing individualized gene sequencing in a clinical research setting.
Over the next two years, the ClinSeq research team will enroll 1,000 people with the warning signs and symptoms - also known as phenotypes - of coronary heart disease. Researchers will use large-scale medical sequencing to gather detailed data about each participant's genetic makeup, and then analyze that data to see how individual genetic variations relate to the risk of coronary heart disease.
The participants, some of whom will be followed for up to 10 years, will include 45- to 65-year-old men and women. In addition to having their DNA sequenced, participants will be evaluated for coronary heart disease, which is a common condition with major public health implications. Researchers hope the individualized data generated by ClinSeq will help to better inform treatment approaches in the future.
"Science is advancing another step towards the age of genomic medicine," said Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) scientific director and director of the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC), which will perform the sequencing for ClinSeq. "Sequencing has the potential to guide researchers investigating better strategies for disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention. As sequencing capabilities improve, including how we process the information, sequencing for medical purposes will have a role beyond being a research tool - it will help guide the delivery of care to patients."
"ClinSeq is the first study in which results from high-throughput DNA sequencing will be communicated back to individual patients," said Les Biesecker, M.D., chief of the NHGRI Genetic Disease Research Branch. The term "high-throughput" refers to the data-generating capacity required to sort through the 3 billion base pairs of information in the human genome. As principal investigator for ClinSeq, Dr. Biesecker heads a team of collaborating researchers from NHGRI; the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; NIH Clinical Center; NISC; NIH Heart Center at Suburban Hospital, near NIH in Bethesda, Md.; and the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering.
Large-scale medical sequencing can be used to analyze genes for the presence of important variants that contribute to the development of common human diseases. Genomic changes, such as single-base mutations and small insertions or deletions, can be detected, providing insight about an individual's predisposition to particular diseases.
This sequencing-based approach is particularly attractive because it can reveal not only common variants, which usually confer only a modest degree of susceptibility to disease, but also rare variants, which confer a greater risk of susceptibility to disease. ClinSeq researchers are interested in learning more about the relative contributions of common and rare variants to the development of common disease. Initially, ClinSeq will focus on some 200 to 400 genes that prior research suggests may be implicated in coronary heart disease. Genes for additional diseases will be analyzed later in the study.
Considering that each person's genome contains as many as 20,000 genes, just locating gene variants associated with coronary heart disease is a major challenge and an ongoing pursuit for genomics researchers. Still, looking ahead, ClinSeq eventually plans to employ recent advances in genomics that will push the envelope even further. In fact, ClinSeq participants will be the first among a number of heart study populations to consent to have their entire genomes sequenced if such comprehensive analysis becomes feasible and economical.
Flavia Facio, M.S., a genetic counselor and the lead associate investigator for the study, said, "The study has several goals, including detecting genetic changes that increase the risk for cardiovascular disease, developing the process by which genome sequencing can be used as part of medical care, and assessing if participants want to acquire genetic information about themselves and how they respond to such information."
Participants in the ClinSeq project undergo an initial clinical evaluation that includes an electrocardiogram and an echocardiogram at the NIH Clinical Center. They also undergo CT scan of their coronary arteries CT scan at the NIH Heart Center at Suburban Hospital, an NHLBI-affiliated center, to obtain a coronary calcium score. These tests provide a description of each subject's cardiovascular signs and symptoms, or phenotype. A small amount of blood is drawn during the patient's first visit. Some of the blood is used to purify genomic DNA, which is sent to NISC for high-throughput sequencing. Ultimately, the characteristics of the disease, or phenotypes, will be correlated with the genetic variants found by sequencing.
In addition to providing a personal medical history, each participant creates a profile of their family health history. Many diseases, such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease, can run in families. Family health data will be analyzed to identify disorders for which participants may be at risk and to guide discussion with participants about strategies for disease prevention.
"My family has lost some to heart attacks," said Alan L. Freeman, a 48-year-old electric utility company employee from Silver Spring, Md., who enrolled in January as ClinSeq?s first participant. Freeman was told about the ClinSeq project by his cardiologist, whom he was seeing for a heart checkup prompted by some undiagnosed chest pains.
"From what I know, it sounds absolutely fascinating to me," said Freeman, whose hobbies include golf, scuba diving and working around the house. "Just the thought of being a part of this study is too much to believe. You never know who this research might benefit."
ClinSeq participants are being classified into groups based on risk: those who already have coronary heart disease; those with a greater than 10 percent risk of developing coronary heart disease over the next 10 years; those with a 5 to 10 percent risk; and those with a risk of less than 5 percent. The risk scoring system, developed as part of the long-running Framingham Heart Study, is based on such factors as age, gender, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, smoking history and history of diabetes.
All of the DNA sequence data generated by ClinSeq will be organized by gene and by patient. Sequence variants will then be profiled and differentiated: those mutations likely to trigger disease versus innocent variations not involved in coronary heart disease. Only if the researchers have a strong measure of confidence in what the data reveals will they convey these results to the participants.
The researchers also will explain to participants how to interpret any individual genetic test results. "We will be making judgments about what information should and should not be returned to the participants," Dr. Biesecker said. "The right way to do this is to involve the patients in the process in a controlled, realistic environment. We will inform them about what we understand about their genes, and interact with them as the results become available."
How often participants return for further tests will depend on how many significant variants are detected. Each patient will receive a letter with the results of standard clinical laboratory analysis and evaluations, as well as recommendations for follow-up with their physicians.
Freeman's enthusiasm about study participation extends to the people he's met at NIH and the project they have described to him. In the week following his initial visit to the NIH Clinical Center, he spoke of the staff as "some of the nicest people I've ever met. They spelled out clearly what they wanted - blood and not tissue. You get thoroughly checked out.
"I am by nature curious," he continued. "I have been following human genome research because of my coronary problems and heart. Just the fact that they can look at a gene, and perhaps even treat you before a problem occurs - just the fact they are headed that way - fascinates me."
Of the goals of the ClinSeq researchers, Freeman reflects, "I may have a longer or better life with what they see. Hopefully, they will get as much or more out of it. You can never tell what they're going to discover."
For more information about the ClinSeq project, visit www.genome.gov/ClinSeq.


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Long lasting solid state relay
The Double Barrel 24-T now has a solid state relay, which lasts far longer than a standard mechanical relay. The solid state relay has no moving parts to wear out. The first thing you will notice is that the solid state relay is silent. You will hear just the reassuring hum of elements. The solid state relay makes heating elements last longer and offers better temperature control during holds.
The Double Barrel 24T includes a mechanical relay as part of a safety circuit.
Choose a side swing door or a drop door
You can order a Paragon knifemaking furnace with either a drop door or a side-swing door. The price of the furnace is the same with either door style.
The drop door opens downward with one-handed operation. A counter-weight handle holds the door securely closed. The door, whether drop or side-swing, is mounted on a heavy-duty 1/2" thick hinge shaft for smooth opening. Because of the rigid case and heavy hinge, the door is sturdy enough for years of faithful service.
Door safety switch
The door micro safety switch shuts off the power to the elements when the door is opened, yet the controller continues to give a temperature readout. The safety switch is standard on Paragon KM furnaces.
Thermocouple with "special limit" wire
The thermocouple senses temperature inside the kiln. It is the small rod that extends into the firing chamber. The ¼" wide Type-K, 14-gauge, exposed-tip thermocouple is made with special-limit wire for superior accuracy. The exposed tip gives the controller a fast response time for even temperatures during holds. The thermocouple is made in America to our exacting standards.
Choose from the optional paint colors
As shown in the photos, the standard knifemaking furnaces are painted a deep black, which would look perfect in your shop. You can choose a different paint color at no extra charge.
Optional Knife Makers Heat Treating Kit
Contains 1 pair hot gloves, 1 heat treating fork, 4 knifeholders, and 8 knifeholder supports. You will need the kit if you remove all the blades together. If you remove them individually with tongs, you will need only the hot gloves and the knifeholders.
Optional Gas Injection Flow Meter
During heat treating, scale forms on the surface of the steel. One way to eliminate most scaling is to wrap the steel in stainless steel foil. Another way is to install the gas injection flow meter on your furnace. It is available as either an add-on kit, or you can order the furnace with the meter installed.
The meter regulates the flow of an inert gas, such as argon, inside the furnace. The gas displaces the oxygen to prevent most scaling.
Please remember that results with the flow meter vary depending on the type of inert gas you use and your level of experience.


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The King's Agent offers something more unusual than the feminine cover implies. Its male and female leads share the spotlight, and the fantastic plot twists wouldn't be out of place in a Da Vinci Code-style thriller.
Battista della Palla (a historical figure), is the art agent to François I of France, which means he steals treasures from Italian palazzos to add to the royal collection. Though a Florentine through and through, Battista is loyal to King François and hopes his support will help free his beloved city from Medici tyranny. In the early 16th century, France and Spain are at war, so the king presents Battista with a new assignment: Find an ancient Greek sculpture which may hold the key to France's victory.
Battista is aided by Lady Aurelia, ward of the Marquess of Mantua, a sheltered noblewoman with a mysterious secret who saves his life during one of his escapades of thievery. All her life, decisions have been made for her, so Aurelia jumps at the chance to join Battista and his coven - and her thorough knowledge of Dante's Commedia tips the balance in her favor.
They are left a triptych of clues that represent the epic poem's tripartite structure, and their quest is as much literal as allegorical, with booby traps, phantom fire, mysterious rivers of blood, and much more awaiting their clever band. Aurelia leads the way, but whether their journey will lead to glory or to sin is unclear.
Morin's lush descriptions of clothing and geography are superb, illustrating both era and place in bountiful, vibrant detail. I could easily picture each person's outfit - including Aurelia's hair accessories of choice - and how the items were tailored to each aspect of their adventure.
There are many creative images, some clever (Aurelia is not a young woman but a "solitary, well-simmered beauty") and some overdone (doors "gilded with gold"). The novel's first third has a high concentration of alliterative phrases: "The sound of splitting skin and splashing liquid pop, pop, popped behind them, and within seconds a screeching of horses followed," to give just one example. I confess I was so busy picking out these playful patterns in the prose that I lost the tale's thread. When Battista and Aurelia's stories unite at last, the plot loses most of the linguistic embellishments and finds greater clarity and purpose, culminating in a surprising finish.
The novel certainly did expand my vocabulary, particularly in Italian, and the author's obvious love for Italian history, art, and culture permeates the text. A few other Renaissance notables make appearances, and even with Battista's and Aurelia's strong personalities, the divine Michelangelo steals every scene he's in - as he should. Overall, a rollicking and enlightening read, and a good deal of fun.
The King's Agent was published by Kensington in March at $15.00 / Can $16.95 (trade pb, 411pp, including historical notes and discussion guide). Visit additional stops on Donna Russo Morin's virtual book tour.


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This program contains material that may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.
Is that 100% correct English? This is the text shown before some TV programs. When I first saw it I thought it was weird (if you translate it to my language it sounds fake and very weird, plus it makes no sense).
Viewer discretion is advised.
makes no sense to me. Should I not talk about it with my friends, because it might be offensive to them? Should I first ask them if they are ok with ... the topic on the program?
It sounds like USA's political correctness pushed to the limit.
P.S. There is nothing bad about program I'm watching, but some people might find some images disgusting. In plus, it showed only the beginning, so if I start to watch a few seconds after that I might be disturbed.


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Yasiel Puig begged officer to let him go after speeding arrest, video shows
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig begs a trooper who clocked him going 110 mph in Florida to let him go and later chides himself in the back seat of a police car for driving so fast, video released Wednesday shows.
The 23-year-old Cuban defector was charged with reckless driving in a 70 mph zone in Naples. Puig, who lives in the Miami area during the offseason, told the trooper he wasn't speeding for most of the two-hour trip north until the officer clocked him. But the officer is unsympathetic.
"This is your mom? Oh, you're going to jail. You are putting your mom in danger, oh hell no," the trooper says in Spanish on Dec. 28 to Puig. "Why were you driving that fast? You don't care about anyone's life in the car?"
Puig responds: "Yes, I do care. I'm sorry. Please forgive me."
The video shows the trooper explaining to Puig's mother, a cousin and another passenger why he was being arrested.
"The reason why we are in this situation is because he didn't care about his mother's life or your lives, and he's going to jail," he said in Spanish. Puig's mother is heard sobbing.
While in the backseat, Puig tells himself: "Why do you have to drive so fast, Puig? You have to learn." He repeatedly asked the officer to let him go, at one point saying he would "do anything" and that he would never drive again, "but please don't take me to jail."
Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said Wednesday that he spoke with Puig that day.
"He knew he was not in a good spot. He knew that he had let a lot of people down," Colletti said, adding that he asked Puig how he planned to explain his arrest to Little Leaguers he has worked with in Los Angeles.
Colletti suggested that having his mother in the car may help Puig understand the gravity of the situation.
"That may have been a moment that could be another one of those steps toward figuring it out," he said.
The Dodgers will continue to try to educate and mentor Puig, although Colletti said the team won't have anyone minding him around the clock.
"That's not going to necessarily stop everything either," he said.
Manager Don Mattingly said Wednesday that he hasn't spoken to Puig recently.
"There's good and bad with Yasiel. We see the cool things he's done during the offseason and then we see this," he said. "It's something that hopefully he'll continue to grow."
Colletti said Puig has spent some of the offseason in Los Angeles playing baseball with youngsters at Dodger Stadium and elsewhere.
"He's setting this great example and he's doing stuff that I haven't really seen many big league players ever do within the community," he said. "At the same time, there's boundaries you got to stay in, whether it's how you drive or other things in your life."
In April last year, Puig was clocked going 97 in a 50 mph zone in Tennessee, though those charges were later dismissed.
Puig signed a $42 million, seven-year contract in June 2012, a record for a Cuban defector. He received a $12 million signing bonus and made $2 million last season.


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Last Night: Set in New York City, Last Night is the story of a married couple that while apart for one night, is confronted by temptation that may decide the fate of their marriage. Joanna (Academy Award(R) nominee Keira Knightley) and Michael Reed (Sam Worthington) are 7 years into a successful and happy relationship. They are moving along in their lives together until Joanna meets Laura (Eva Mendes), the stunningly beautiful work colleague whom Michael never mentioned. While Michael is away with Laura on a business trip, Joanna runs into an old but never quite forgotten love, Alex (Guillaume Canet) and agrees to have drinks with him. As the night progresses and temptation increases for the couple, each must confront who they are inside and outside of their relationship. Last Night is ultimately a film about choices – the choice you make to be with someone, to give yourself physically and emotionally, and how to survive all three. from trailers.apple.com
Director: Massy Tadjedin
Cast: Keira Knightley, Sam Worthington, Eva Mendes, Guillaume Canet


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A spectator looks at a program during the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Gwinnett Fallen Heroes Memorial in Lawrenceville on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Kent D. Johnson)
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians marked Veterans Day on Monday with parades, wreath-laying ceremonies and patriotic speeches honoring those who have served in the nation's armed forces.
In Pittsburgh, spectators lined Liberty Avenue for the city's annual Veterans Day parade and cheered dozens of marching bands, veterans groups and others as they passed by.
Tony Filardi, who helped organize the parade, told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that officials are discussing moving the event to a Saturday so more young veterans who have to work during the week can attend.
About 250 people attended ceremonies at Valley Forge National Historical Park in southeast Pennsylvania that included the swearing-in of 22 recruits into military branches and the National Guard, said park spokeswoman Stephanie Loeb.
Gov. Tom Corbett observed Veterans Day at a State College event by drawing attention to new state programs and services for veterans.
Corbett touted a new specialty license plate for cars and light trucks. Fifteen dollars from the sale of each $35-dollar plate will go to the state Veterans' Trust Fund, which helps veterans and their families.
He also noted that, starting in March, Pennsylvania veterans will be able to get a special designation on their state driver's licenses or identification cards. Participation is voluntary, but the designation could help veterans qualify for discounts and other benefits, he said.
U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz, a Democratic candidate for governor, touted her "One Pennsylvania" proposal that includes an increase in the number of service officers to help disabled veterans get benefits more quickly and expand programs that make college more affordable for veterans.
A Pittsburgh nonprofit group that helps homeless veterans brought together providers of various free services, including eye exams, legal help, employment interviews, health screenings and housing assistance for its annual "celebration of service" event. The group, called Veterans Place, provided free transportation to its Washington Boulevard center and a free lunch that included a chili cookoff.
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, a Democrat, said Veterans Day acts as a reminder of the federal government's obligation to support the men and women who have served in the military.
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Fishers, IN – In honor of National Sustainability Month, the City of Fishers will host Keep Fishers Beautiful (KFB), bringing together residents, homeowner's associations, local businesses, and organizations to support the vibrancy of the city and its neighborhoods. This year's event takes place on Saturday, April 14, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at various parks throughout the community, including Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve, Roy G. Holland Memorial Park, Brooks School Park, Flat Fork Creek Park, and Heritage Park at White River.
"Spring Service Day and Keep Fishers Beautiful are key elements in creating inviting and vibrant parks and natural areas in Fishers," said Mayor Scott Fadness. "The dedication of our volunteers to spend their time and hard work is what brings our community together to create a sense of pride."
In its fourth year, KFB has connected over 1,000 volunteers to service projects at various parks, greenspaces, and neighborhoods around Fishers.
Tony Elliot, Director of Fishers Parks & Recreation, added, "The impact from the day of the event is extraordinary, but its lasting legacy is the community engagement and ongoing volunteer efforts that it continues to inspire year-round."
There are several ways the community can participate:
All ages are welcome to participate, and volunteers will receive a tree seedling in honor of Arbor Day. For more information and to sign up to volunteer, visit fishers.in.us/KFB.


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When it comes to assessing the romantic playing field -- who might be interested in whom -- men and women were shown to be equally good at gauging men's interest during an Indiana University study involving speed dating -- and equally bad at judging women's interest.
Researchers expected women to have a leg up in judging romantic interest, because theoretically they have more to lose from a bad relationship, but no such edge was found.
"The hardest-to-read women were being misperceived at a much higher rate than the hardest-to-read men. Those women were being flirtatious, but it turned out they weren't interested at all," said lead author Skyler Place, a doctoral student in IU's Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences working with cognitive science Professor Peter Todd. "Nobody could really read what these deceptive females were doing, including other women."
Place's study, published in the January issue of the journal Psychological Science, focused on the ability of observers to judge romantic interest between others because this ability has evolutionary benefits when it comes to finding a mate. Decisions that other people around us make, said Place, can influence or inform our own choices.
"So, if you walk into a room and there's 20 people you've never met before, being able to know which individuals might be available and which are clearly smitten by others can make you more efficient in finding your own romantic interest to pursue," he said.
For the study, 28 women and 26 men of college age watched video clips of couples interacting on speed dates. Speed dating is a popular commercial method for singles to meet a large number of individuals in one evening of successive brief one-on-one conversations. Each participant observed 24 videos, all with different men and women, and after each rated whether the man seemed interested in the woman and the woman in the man.
The speed dating sessions were all conducted in Germany while the observer ratings were all made by students in Indiana. Despite the language difference, observers were still able to judge men's romantic interest accurately using body language, tone of voice, eye contact, how often each dater spoke and other non-verbal cues.
"How people talk might convey more than what they say," Place said.
Observers did not have to see much of this non-verbal behavior. They were just as good at predicting the speed-dating couple's interest if they saw only 10 seconds of the date as they were if they saw 30 seconds. The researchers say this showed that observers, even with limited information, could make quick, accurate inferences using "thin slices" of behavior.
There was, however, great variability in how well observers could predict the interest of any particular speed-dater, ranging from 90 percent accuracy down to 10 percent. In five of the videos, 80 percent of the observers thought the women shown were interested when in fact they were not -- they were acting friendly even though they had no interest in the men.
Evolutionary theory, said Place, predicts a certain level of coyness or even deceptiveness in women because if a relationship is abandoned they may face greater costs, including pregnancy and child rearing. When choosing a mate, it is in a woman's best interest to get men to open up and talk honestly to give her a better idea of whether they would be good long-term partners.
"In a speed dating environment, you would expect to see these effects dramatically, with the women trying to get the men to be more straightforward, while they themselves remain more coy," Place said. "Though the pace is faster than a typical first date, the strategy remains the same."
Readers can see how successful they are at judging romantic interest by participating in a new online study that contains the same task as the one described here. To learn more or to participate in the 20-minute experiment being conducted by Place and his research colleagues, visit this site: https://www.indiana.edu/~abcwest/webexp/.
Co-authors include Peter M. Todd, Cognitive Science Program, in the College of Arts and Sciences at IU Bloomington; Lars Penke, University of Edinburgh in Scotland; and Jens B. Asendorpf, Humboldt University of Berlin.
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The ESU 2015 Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting
National Event Recap
The 2015 ESU Annual Conference, with the theme "General Washington Takes New York," took place October 10 - 12 at the Hilton Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel in midtown Manhattan. Branch Presidents were specifically invited to a day-long Conclave with National Board Members that took place all day Saturday just prior to the formal opening for the Conference, and the Board of Directors met that day as well.
Organized by National Headquarters staff, the ESU National Conference and Annual General Meeting comprised a series of meetings, lunches, dinners, receptions and tours over the Columbus Day weekend. Members assembled on Saturday evening, after the morning Board meeting and afternoon Presidents Conclave, for a reception and opening dinner in the hotel's Chrysler Room, which boasted a dramatic cityspace view with the the Art Deco style Chrysler Building towering overhead. . Prominent historical biographer, Flora Fraser, delivered the keynote address after dinner about her new biography The Washingtons, George and Martha: Join'd by Friendship, Crown'd by Love being published by Knopf later this year.


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This group is specifically designed for A.K.E.A. students 14 & over who have completed at least 24 weeks of the Tiger Skills Group.
This Advanced Skills group will focus on practical self defense. Mr. Moore will be building on the basic foundation skills, along with sparring, spontaneous self-defense, and of course, escrima. This high energy group will push you to your individual fitness level.
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A pantry makeover, before and after…
Did that space actually grow larger and taller with the addition of shelves or is it just me?
When we removed a pantry closet in our kitchen to move the refrigerator (more on that here), it decreased valuable storage space. What were we thinking?! What to do? Well, after much thought, the solution was to utilize an odd room/hallway to create more storage space. Lucky for us, that space exists in our home right behind the kitchen. Jackpot! Kismet. Fate. Whatever – it was finally time to make it happen!
The space is bigger than a hallway but six (6!) doorways make it too awkward to be a room. There are doorways opening to the kitchen, dining room, living room, old cellar stairwell, enclosed porch (original front door) and half bathroom. We walk through that room a gazillion times a day.
It's approximately 6 ft. wide and 9 ft. long with 9 ft. ceilings. Ever since previous owners enclosed the front porch and re-routed the front door, this poor former entryway has been feeling forgotten. Perfect for some custom DIY industrial pipe shelving and a new job description as 'open pantry'.
Where is all started: The idea to one day call this area a pantry formed three years ago after drooling over this awesome pantry by Emerson Made on Design Sponge.
And then falling in love with this cool pipe shelving I spied at the Brick House…
inspired the transformation of this space…
before – boring, useless, a lamp for light
now: a functional beautiful open pantry area…
with new paint, new lighting and DIY industrial pipe shelving. It's a small space…no room to get a photo straight on of the monstrous pipe shelves but plenty of walking room even with 20 inch deep shelving. I love storing dried goods in glass jars too.
After…isn't the industrial pipe shelving unit awesome?!
It's super convenient with it's location right off the kitchen.The shelves were designed to fit the wall to ceiling and floor space perfectly and to accommodate our microwave as well as dried goods and baskets. I'm still messing with getting it all organized but I loooove how this once awkward unused space is now functional and pretty! Hurray!
More photos: Notice all of the doorways?
Custom design was also handy when working around the heat vent…
Why yes, that's still a little Christmas hanging around for another week or so. Thanks for noticing!I'll share more about the lighting challenge soon too.
- Paint – inexpensive way to brighten up a room lacking natural lighting. (accent wall tutorial) Base wall color: Valspar Cool Grey.
- Lighting – The Allen + Roth fixtures from Lowe's were super affordable at around $57/ea. but electrical wound up costing more than I anticipated due to labor charges because there was no lighting whatsoever in the space from the get go and an outdated electrical outlet. (We did attempt DIY but it was over our heads and I'm not referring to just literally!) The exterior track/wiring adds to the industrial charm.
- Pipe shelving – DIY means custom to fit our space and needs. Not a cheap DIY but still more affordable than purchasing two manufactured floor to ceiling shelving units. I'll share how we did in in a couple of days! Check back!
- West Elm Fiesta Tile Printed Jute Rug (sold out)
- Flea Market Distressed Galvanized Metal Clock (DecorSteals – currently unavailable)
- IKEA Burken jars with lids
- Large Seagrass Basket (I got a set of three nesting ones on clearance at Wisteria a few years ago.)
- Petite Cow & Bull Cameo Plaques, set of 2 – Antique Farm House
- Grocery Sign – I had plans for this to be a DIY sign (mine would have been the same wood stain as the shelving with white lettering, not red) but with so much going on in December and the real life holiday home tour deadline…when I spied it at Hobby Lobby, I couldn't resist.
- Galvanized letter B – Hobby Lobby
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ, September 02, 2020 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Woman-owned supply chain partner Nuzira is a leading distributor of aviation, aerospace, and military-grade connectors and components.
The company has just announced a partnership with Blackmagic Design. It has become a Blackmagic Design distributor to further expand its portfolio of products and its ability to service clients in the aerospace and IT infrastructure industries, as well as government organizations.
Blackmagic Design is a leading manufacturer of video technology, and Nuzira has partnered with the firm due to its reputation for high-quality components and unbeatable proprietary video codecs. The company is also known for its professional recording and monitoring and editing and color correction software.
"Blackmagic Design is dedicated to allowing the highest quality video to be affordable to everyone so the post-production and television industry can become a truly creative industry," says Grant Petty, the CEO of Blackmagic Design.
Nuzira is now carrying a wide variety of Blackmagic Design products including cameras, parts and materials, recorders, video accessories, and more.
"We're thrilled to bring this new line of products to Nuzira," says a spokesperson from Nuzira. "Blackmagic Design products are the best in the business when it comes to video, and we're proud to be one of their certified distribution partners."
As a government-approved supplier, customers in the aerospace and IT infrastructure industries can count on Nuzira for all of the components and parts they need. Those interested in further information can visit Nuzira online at https://www.nuzira.com/, or call the company at (480) 386-6981.
About Nuzira: Founded in 2009, Nuzira is an industrial supply chain partner for aerospace, aviation, and military-grade parts and connectors. Based in Scottsdale, Nuzira is an authorized distributor for dozens of brands including Blackmagic Design, ABB Installation Products, Eaton Aerospace, Switchcraft, TE Connectivity, and much more.
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Luxury never goes out of fashion and that is precisely why it touches so many spheres of life. Be it clothing, homes or cars, everything transforms magically.
Altamoda redefines rooms with the new luxury feature in each. The collection below has a vibrant range of colors, designs and accessories. Each room is unique in its own way, for it is complete in itself. Since not everybody is a fan of loud colors, the company has also experimented with soft ones. The textures in the room are varied and it is amazing how each one has fit perfectly well with the others.
Taking hints from these wouldn't be taboo, but could you stop yourself from replicating the entire set? We think not!


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X Applications hosted at Freedesktop.org
* fdclock - the Freedesktop clock (uses cairo)
* transset - manipulate the _NET_WM_WINDOW_OPACITY property
* uncover - demonstrates transformed windows with Composite
* wininfo - a window information utility for X
* xclock - regular xclock app with Render support
* xcompmgr - Sample X Compositing Manager
* xdamage - Test application for Damage extension
* xditview - What the heck is this doing here?
* xdpyinfo - X Display Information
* xev - print contents of X events
* xrandr - X Resize and Rotate command line app
* xrestop - 'top' for X resources
Available Releases
Tarballs are in here.
Available Test Packages
* Available from http://freedesktop.org/~markh/xapps/ (broken link)
* Currently available are test autotooled tarballs for **xkbprogs** and **xtutilities**.
CVS Availability
Please note that the CVS versions of the modular xapps are deprecated. Instead, we have moved to using git.
NOTE: This only applies to the modular xapps, the actual development trees of the applications listed at the top of this page still use CVS.
GIT Availability
To obtain a copy of the git tree for these xapps, use the following:
git clone git://anongit.freedesktop.org/git/xorg/app/PROJECT
should be one of the following
* `fdclock`
* `xwininfo`
* `xclock`
* `xcompmgr`
* etc..
See http://gitweb.freedesktop.org/ for all the available git repositories.
* Proposed package breakdown for sanity's sake.
* Proposed xapps CVS structure to make merging with xorg easy
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Trying to explore as much Oregon as I can before moving to the Northeast, I accepted an invitation to a wine and food pairing lunch a couple weeks back hosted by WillaKenzie Estate Winery. Lunch consisted of a five-course food and wine pairing prepared by Chef Andy Arndt of Aquariva that turned out to be very memorable experience.
The Winery
Located in the northern Willamette Valley in Yamhill County, WillaKenzie Estate sits on a beautiful 420-acre property overlooking the Chehalem Mountains with just over 100 acres of vines planted. The focus of the vineyards is Pinot Noir, with over 10 different Pinot Noir clones planted, along with additional plantings of Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Meunier, and Gamay Noir.
With the first plantings in 1992 the vineyards were planted with the belief of sustainable agriculture with the goal of producing high quality fruit with minimal use of any chemicals or fertilizers in order to protect the environment surrounding the estate. The vineyards of Willakenzie are both L.I.V.E. (Low Input Viticulture and Enology) and Salmon-Safe certified. In addition to sustainable practices in the vineyard they also aim to extend that to their employees. Winemaker Thibaud Mandet shared that over half of his vineyard staff have been with the winery for over ten years. To me that's an impressive fact.
WillaKenzie produces over ten different Pinot Noirs, most of them single vineyard, along with a representation of some of their other bottlings. Throughout lunch we experienced a variety of their wines carefully paired with small plates created by Chef Arndt.
The Restaurant
Aquariva Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Located just south of downtown Portland, next to the Avalon Hotel and Spa, Aquariva sits along the banks of the Willamette River with outdoor seating and fantastic river views. They have a large and open indoor dining room, with a private event space upstairs that is well equipped for anything from business meetings to weddings.
The restaurant boasts 40 wines by the glass. That combined with outdoor riverfront seating on a warm summer evening, you don't have to twist my arm to try out this restaurant. Although I did not dine at the actual restaurant for this particular lunch, we did receive a brief tour before venturing to the winery for the five course pairing while snacking on popcorn with black truffle oil, sea salt, and toffee prepped by Chef Arndt. Probably the most creatively delicious popcorn I've had in years. The crunchy toffee combined with the salty and earthy flavors in the popcorn hit the spot!
The Pairings
What struck me most about the event was the attention to detail Chef Arndt put into the lunch to highlight both the wines and his own creative dishes. When asked about his thought process in the pairings he described how he really hoped to enhance the flavors of the wine through his food pairings. To me he succeeded. I loved the 2007 Triple Black Slopes Pinot Noir (earthy, tobacco and spice meets spicy red and dark berry fruit) paired with Lamb Rillet Tortellini, Lamb Jus and Candied Black Pepper, with tender lamb that brought out the earthy nature of the wine.
The most impressive pairing for me, however, was the 2008 Pinot Meunier paired with a Braised Pork Belly, Turnip and Rhubarb Syrup (pictured right). As if it wasn't good enough that the pork melted in my mouth like butter, the delicate syrup paired magically with, while enhancing, the pretty fruit of the Pinot Meunier.
Wine Highlight: 2008 Pinot Meunier
Pinot Meunier (pronounced mehr-n-yay) is one of the three varieties used in making traditional champagne (along with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay), and is rarely seen alone as a still wine. I was very intrigued even before tasting it. The wine immediately struck me as a perfect summer red. It reminded me of a light, earthy, and yet fruity Pinot Noir. It was light bodied and fresh with aromas of bright cranberries, raspberries, and strawberries. The mouth followed with more cran-strawberry flavors with the addition of spice, toast, and very light tannins. A nice alternative to a wine you don't want to, or need to, lay down for ten years. It is intended to and ready to drink now. Served slightly chilled this wine would be the perfect accompaniment to a nice summer day if you're craving something red.
Appelation: Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton District
Retail: $25
Alcohol: 14.2%
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While it was my first time being at the WillaKenzie Estate and also tasting food from Aquariva Chef Andy Arndt I have decided that if the food at the actual restaurant is anything like the food Arndt prepared for this lunch then I'm certainly looking forward to a visit there. I think I've discovered another restaurant to add to my "Portland to do list".
As for the wines, if you're into single vineyard Pinot Noirs then it would be worth a visit to check out their diverse selection along with beautiful views of the valley. But make sure to also taste the Pinot Meunier while you are there. You won't likely find this variety as a stand alone still wine at most places you visit here in Oregon. It is unique and most certainly tasty.


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Milspin Snap-Back Velcro Hat + CURVED - GRIM REAPER Patch
PVC and Fabric patches are for old ladies with sewing machines.
Whether you're using our patches for recreational or operational purposes, these bad boys will hold up in any environment.
We laser engrave this 20-gauge metal plate and secure it to die cut Velcro with industrial strength rivets.
Some say we're overdoing it. We say they don't rate to wear our indestructible patches.
- Original Milspin Snap-back Hat Material: 47% Cotton / 25% Polyester / 28% Nylon
- Velcro and Rivets
- Patch Thickness: 1/16"
- Patch Material: Stainless Steel or Brass
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- Cerakote (Paint)
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- Titan (Stainless Steel only): After weeks of trial and error with our industrial heat-treating oven, we have perfected a heating and quenching cycle to achieve the ultimate thermally tinted finish. It took us hundreds of attempts to zero in on the perfect cycle time, optimal temperature, and necessary quenching medium to attain the golden glow that you see pictured here. The Titan Finish is a premium feature that requires special care and attention to bring out.


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A powerful message…
by Patricia Cota-Robles
October 30, 2014
In the United States of America we are in the midst of midterm elections. I know everybody is more than disgusted with this process and the incredible reports of greed, corruption, and negativity we are being bombarded with in the media. There is absolutely no doubt that our political system is completely broken, but the only way we can move forward in the Light is to do something about it. That statement probably makes you even more frustrated, but please contemplate the following information from the Company of Heaven.
There is a purging process taking place on this Planet that is unprecedented in the history of time. Everything that conflicts with the patterns of perfection for the New Earth is being pushed to the surface to be healed and transmuted back into Light. What we are witnessing as far as the governments of the World are concerned is the antithesis of what government will be like on the New Earth.
These obsolete behavior patterns do not reflect the reality of theDivine Plan that is unfolding on Earth at this time. At a grass-roots level there are literally millions of people striving to cocreate the patterns of perfection for the New Earth. One of those patterns involves the establishment of Divine Government. I am sure that most people think that term is an oxymoron, but when you experience what Divine Government really is, through your newly awakened consciousness, you will feel differently.
Divine Government is a government that functions from the highest level of Humanity's newly awakened consciousness. A governmentOF the I AM Presences of Humanity, BY the I AM Presences of Humanity, FOR the I AM Presences of Humanity. It is agovernment that clearly comprehends the Truth of Humanity's Oneness with ALL Life. It is a government that functions with reverence for ALL Life in alignment with the highest good for all concerned.
As our consciousness is raised and the Light of God increases in our lives, we are beginning to "see with new eyes and hear with new ears." This phenomenon has the wonderful effect of allowing us to clearly perceive the Oneness of Life and the Divine Truth that all Life is interconnected, interrelated, and interdependent. We then know beyond a shadow of a doubt that WE ARE ALL ONE and that there is no such thing as "us and them."
If we participate in the elections taking place in the United States of America this year, we will make a positive difference by cocreating the archetype for Divine Government. However, if we just stand in the wings being cynical and judgmental, while feeling helpless and hopeless, nothing will change.
The Beings of Light in the Realms of Illumined Truth have indicated that due to the urgency of the hour the need to change what is occurring in our political system is critical. What happens in the USA, whether it is good or bad, affects everyone, everywhere.
It is difficult for the average person to fathom how we will ever get out of this political mess. It looks like an impossible task, and it seems as though our humble efforts are futile in the face of such powerful adversity. But that is not true, we are powerful beyond our knowing. In order to change what is happening in the outer world, we do not have to do battle with the forces of imbalance and the power mongers. Buckminster Fuller once said, "In order to change an existing paradigm you do not struggle to try and change the problematic model. You create a new model and make the old one obsolete." That, in essence, is the mission to which we are all being called.
The Truth is that fundamental change never begins at the top. Change of this magnitude begins with a shift of consciousness at the grass-roots level and expands into an unstoppable momentum, a critical mass. People at the top who are in positions of power, however, do have the ability to either improve the quality of life or to wreak havoc in our lives.
The Beings of Light in the Realms of Illumined Truth will not interfere with our free will by telling us who to vote for or what the result of the elections will be. They did say, however, that there is a shift of consciousness taking place within every person on Earth whether he or she is aware of it or not. Since you and I are One with every person on Earth, we have the ability to invoke the I AM Presence of every person associated with the governments of the World. We can ask their I AM Presence to guide them in making decisions that will enhance the Oneness of Life and result in the highest good for ALL concerned.
Lightworkers all over the World are being asked to be the Open Door for the Light of God during these elections. Even though the Company of Heaven is standing in readiness, they will not intervene without our permission. Once we ask for their assistance, however, the floodgates of Heaven open in response to our heartfelt pleas.
This is how we can help. The Beings of Light are beseeching all of us who are able to VOTE in these elections to take advantage of this powerful opportunity. When we physically participate in the elections our Light is woven into the process and makes a tremendous difference in the outcome.
The Beings of Light have asked us to evaluate the candidates according to our wisdom and our understanding, then to ask our I AM Presence for guidance and illumination. After listening to our inner guidance, we should VOTE for the person who resonates in our heart-of-hearts as the one who will bring about the highest good and the Divine Destiny for this country by focusing on the Oneness of ALL Life. Then after completing the voting process, we should affirm within our hearts: "Thy Will, not mine, be done."
Since we are One with all Humanity, we have the ability to serve as surrogates on behalf of every voter in this country. Therefore, we have the ability to ask the I AM Presence of each one to intervene in his or her voting process, just as we have asked our own I AM Presence to guide us through this process.
We have the ability to create the sacred space for the right and perfect outcome of these elections. The Beings of Light have given us a very powerful invocation for God's Will. This will give the Company of Heaven permission to intervene in powerful ways in the election process in the United States of America.
If we will do this invocation, knowing that we are joining in consciousness with Lightworkers all over the World who are invoking God's Will with us, our efforts will be expanded a thousand times a thousand fold.
Divine Government Invocation
(This invocation is stated in the 1st person, so that each of us will experience it personally and tangibly in our own lives. But KNOW that we are simultaneously invoking this activity of Light on behalf of ALL Humanity.)
Beloved I AM Presence within me and within all Humanity, Beloved Legions of Light throughout Infinity, and the great cosmic momentum of God's Will for ALL Life evolving on this Planet, COME INTO ACTION NOW.
Blaze the full-gathered momentum of God's Will and God'sDivine Plan for the United States of America, and every country on Earth, through the heart and mind of every man and woman who is now or ever will be associated with the governments of the World at national, state, and local levels.
Dissolve all opposition to the acceptance and manifestation of God's Will as a way of life and service for every voter, every candidate, every elected official, every appointee, and every employee in the Federal Government, the state governments, and the local governments in the United States of America and in the World, NOW and FOREVER.
Blaze the power of God's Will directly into all that opposes the dignity of Humanity. Transmute and dissolve forever the cause, core, effect, record, and memory of all behavior that is not reflecting God's Will, the Oneness of Life, or the Reverence for ALL Life.
I invoke the I AM Presence of every person to replace all destructive behavior patterns with Divine Love, integrity, honesty, generosity, compassion, respect, acceptance, eternal peace, and the innate desire to respond in alignment with the highest good for all concerned in every instance and situation.
I ask the Legions of Light to blaze God's Will into the Heart Flame and the conscious mind of every person associated with thegovernments of this Planet. Clear away any destructive activity of their own free will which might rush in to impede their conscious desire to do God's Will. Help them to remain obedient to the Law of Harmony and to BE God in action at ALL times.
Seal all governmental positions, individually and collectively, in the radiance of God's Will. Reveal through Illumination's Flame theDivine Purpose and plan for each office and each individual, and give to each person the spiritual courage, the wisdom, and the desire to fulfill that plan perfectly.
Let the Will of God be MANIFEST in, through and around all the governments of the World NOW and FOREVER! Let the LIGHT OF GOD THAT IS ALWAYS VICTORIOUS enlighten and lead the voters, the candidates, and ALL Humanity everywhere! I consciously ACCEPT this MANIFESTING NOW…even as I call.
Great Ascended Host of Light, I thank you for the fulfillment of this Divine Fiat, which I decree in the Sacred Name of God-I AM.
And So It Is, Beloved I AM.
Patricia Cota-Robles
New Age Study of Humanity's Purpose
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10 Cup Thermal Melitta Coffee Brewer – 46894A
Next time you say, "Let's go get coffee," think twice about rushing out to the coffeehouse, local shop or drive-thru to purchase some coffee and guzzling it down. Creating the perfect cup is something special to be savored. Something delightfully indulgent and memorable, something that evokes every sentiment of an authentic European café. That's the promise of Melitta. Intelligent design, detailed craftsmanship, full-bodied flavor and a sensuous experience in every sip.
Product Feature Benefits
- 10 cup vacuum-sealed, thermal carafe with thumb-activated pouring (no need to twist the lid)
- Choose among regular, bold and robust settings for complete control over your coffee's taste
- Cone-shaped filter basket swings out for easy access and offers optimal coffee extraction
- Programmable to let you brew coffee automatically in the morning
- Pause & serve feature lets you pour a cup before coffee is finished brewing
- Dimensions: 9.5"W – 12"D – 11.5"H
Take the next step in your pursuit of the perfect cup
The 10 cup Melitta Brewer brews with a drip machine that brews into a cone-shaped filter for better extraction and offers you control over the strength of your coffee. The Melitta Coffee Brewer knows how to make the most of your favorite ground coffee, from brewing it at a hot temperature to offering you the ability to wake up to a hot pot of coffee that's ready to pour. If you're dedicated to great-tasting coffee, choose the Melitta model with the carafe that fits your needs best: traditional glass with an adjustable-temperature heating plate or a thermal version that holds in heat without the need for a heating plate. See for yourself what coffee lovers are saying about the noticeable improvement in their coffee enjoyment experience. Melitta will bring hundreds of years of European culture, refined craftsmanship and rich indulgence to life, right inside your cup.
Choosing Your Brewing Strength: Melitta Coffee Brewers offer the choice of regular, bold and robust brewing strengths. It's not difficult to decide which setting is right for you. If you typically purchase coffee described as, "bright, breakfast blend or mildly flavored," and are not fond of espresso, your taste buds will be more at home with the REGULAR setting. If, on the other hand, you are drawn to dark, oily coffee beans at the store and look for coffee adjectives such as "bold, deep or rich," choose the BOLD or ROBUST brewing setting.
Making Iced Coffee
In addition to brewing hot coffee, the Melitta 10 Cup Thermal Coffee Brewer is perfect for making iced coffee. Try some the next time you need a refreshing pick-me-up on a hot day or to energize yourself before a project. To make iced coffee, fill the reservoir with water to the 5-cup mark and fill the thermal carafe with ice to just below the rim. After that, simply brew double-strength coffee. After brewing, pour the iced coffee into a glass filled with ice and add your favorite sweetener or cream.
Care and Cleaning: Regular cleaning of the Melitta Coffee Brewer will help extend its life by removing hard water deposits that may be present in the tap water. You can choose to clean your brewer with inexpensive vinegar or purchase a coffee machine cleaner. Cleaning the coffee brewer regularly may seem like extra work, but you'll find that the improvement in taste is well worth it.


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On the front of the March 11, 2013 cover of Time Magazine, legless athlete Oscar Pistorius stands like a physical specimen held up by his prosthetic legs. The title reads, Man, superman, gunman: Oscar Pistorius and South Africas culture of violence, by Alex Perry. Dont keep sweeping your troubles under the rug for someday you'll trip over it. Taylor Wapaha While reading the article, I felt overwhelmed by the statistics: South Africa # 6 in the world for gun killings, 88 percent rise in home robberies in the past five years and total racial separation. Black poverty skyrocketed after the end of apartheid. Two surveys found: 28 percent of men admitted to being rapists and 46 percent of victims were less than 16 years of age, 23 percent under 11 and 9 percent under six years old. Out of 3.5 million residents of Cape Town, 2.1 million live in shacks without toilets or running water. In the townships, vigilante beatings and killings are the norm, wrote Time writer Alex Perry. South Africas private security industry employs 411,000 people, more than double the number of police officers. South Africa knows crime as a vast stretch of lawlessness covering an area twice the size of Texas. As much as $50 billion annually is lost to graft and crime. Much of Africa comprises dictators and unimaginable human brutality toward women. When you include the Muslim worlds honor killings of 5,000 women killed by fathers, brothers and husbands annually, you get a sick feeling in your stomach. While the world rapes Africa for its natural resources, its human residents suffer indescribable misery from Cape Town to Cairo. Note Egypts internal revolution, Syria killing of over 70,000 and Libyas ongoing war, Somalias starving people, Sudan, etc. What about human nature in America? In my Denver Post, another equally disturbing article appeared by Lisa Wirthman: I felt like I was dying inside. (February 24, 2013) The rape victim said, I was paralyzed by flashbacks, nightmares and anxiety attacks. Domestic violence in America:
(Source: Centers for Disease Control) In America in the 21st century in a highly educated society: rape and brutality continue without pause. In the meantime, our country brutalized and killed countless people in Iraq in a war started by George W. Bush via the fabrication of Weapons of Mass Destruction. David Brown, Washington Post staff writer said, A team of American and Iraqi epidemiologists estimates that 655,000 more people have died in Iraq since coalition forces arrived in March 2003 than would have died if the invasion had not occurred. When it comes to mechanized violence, our U.S. Military killed over 2.1 million men, women and children in Vietnam. The total deaths from the 11 years of war in Iraq and Afghanistan may total over one million human beings. How can our U.S. Congress act with such arrogance and self-righteousness to continue those wars for so long with so much cost and so much death? Yet, we sweep it under the rug and out of our minds. War on Mother Nature succeeding While we spend so much money on the War on Terror; War on Poverty; War on Drugs and other such wars, we fail dramatically. Ten years of war in Iraq did absolutely nothing whatsoever to protect the United States of America. Instead, it ravaged a sovereign society and flooded our country with tens of thousands of Muslim refugees. Same with Afghanistan! Notwithstanding, our War on Mother Nature proceeds with blinding speed. We humans, in the blink of 50 years and the invention of plastic, managed to create the 100 million ton Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the size of Texas, floating 1,000 miles off San Francisco. It kills millions of marine and avian life annually. We have done nothing to stop adding to it. No deposit-return laws worldwideno nothing. (Unfathomable billions of pieces of plastic washing throughout the oceans, lakes, seas, rivers and streams of the worldall created by humans around the planet.) Photo by www.thewritefuture.com The world's navies and commercial shipping fleets make a significant contribution, throwing some 639,000 plastic containers overboard every day, along with their other litter, said ocean reporter Richard Grant. But after a few more years of sampling ocean water in the gyre and near the mouths of Los Angeles streams, Moore concluded that 80 per cent of marine plastic was discarded on land. There are now 46,000 pieces of plastic per square kilometer of the world's oceans, killing a million seabirds and 100,000 marine mammals each year.(Endless plastic trash washes up on beaches around the world and kills wildlife by the millions.) Photo by www.thewritefuture.com In an Associated Press article by Verena Dobnic, River of trash, (March 3, 2013) she reports, Just across the East river from midtown Manhattans shimmering skyscrapers sits one of the nations most polluted neighborhoods, fouled by generations of industrial waste, overflow from the citys sewage system and an underground oil leak bigger than the Exxon Valdez spill. Oily, rainbow-slick water is filled with soda cans, plastic bottles, raw sewage and decaying food. Ditched vehicles are stuck in the mud. What was once a watershed is now a sewage shed. Today, the creeks bottom is lined with 15 foot thick layer of petroleum-based pollutants that scientists have dubbed black mayonnaise. (Wildlife eat the plastic trash that eventually kills them.) Photo by www.thewritefuture.com With endless poisons injected into our rivers, the Mississippi River creates a 10,000 mile square dead-zone at its mouth. The Yangtze, Ganges and other great rivers create 20,000 square mile dead zones at their mouths. Yet, we humans do absolutely nothing to clean up our messes all over the planet. Ive tried for 40 years to get Peter Coors of Coors Brewing to support a 10 cent deposit return law in Colorado. Instead, his money killed our deposit-return efforts in Colorado in 1974 and 1988. Why do men and women with money and power in this countrydo nothing for the good of our environment? Why do the men and women of our U.S. Congress do absolutely nothing for the good of our natural world? What would solve so many of the aforementioned problems? Answer: first and foremosteducation to create responsible citizens who care about their world, loving families, jobs, stable communities, recreation and a healthy natural world. Is it asking too much for our leaders to work for the betterment of our lives rather than endless wars, profits over humanity and destruction of planet? In the end, with another 3.1 billion people projected to be added to this planet within the next 37 years, is there any hope for civility, care about our planet and care about our fellow human beings? ## Comment ## In a five minute astoundingly simple yet brilliant video, Immigration, Poverty, and Gum Balls, Roy Beck, director of www.numbersusa.ORG, graphically illustrates the impact of overpopulation. Take five minutes to see for yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPjzfGChGlE&feature=player_embedded Immigration by the numbersoff the chart by Roy Beck This 10 minute demonstration shows Americans the results of unending mass immigration on the quality of life and sustainability for future generations: in a few words, Mind boggling! www.NumbersUSA.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muw22wTePqQ This is the best website to start: www.numbersusa.org ; watch Roy Becks Immigration by the Numbers at 14 minutes. Bi-partisan and very effective. Become a faxer of pre-written letters to your reps to make positive change. Visit www.TheSocialContract.com for the best information on what we face as a civilization as to overpopulation, energy, immigration and much more. Canada www.immigrationwatchcanada.org ; in Australia www.population.org.au firstname.lastname@example.com; in Great Britain www.populationmatters.org ; and dozens of other sites accessed at www.frostywooldridge.com. In Florida, www.flimen.org . Must see DVD: "Blind Spot" www.snagfilms.com/films/title/blind_spot/ , This movie illustrates America's future without oil, water and other resources to keep this civilization functioning. It's a brilliant educational movie! www.blindspotdoc.com Must see: Rapid Population Decline, seven minute video by Dr. Jack Alpert- www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTWduFB_RX0 Dave Gardner, President, Citizen-Powered Media ; Producing the Documentary, GROWTH BUSTERS; presents Hooked on Growth: Our Misguided Quest for Prosperity, Join the cause at www.growthbusters.org ;760 Wycliffe Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 USA; +1 719-576-5565 Trailer to his latest movie on overpopulation: http://youtu.be/KLWxWOcUrVc
www.upnorthmedia.org/watchupnorthtv.asp?SDBFid=1631 Tomorrow's Americaproject on www.youtube.com/contemporarylearning. Producer: GEORGE A. COLBURNwww.tomorrowsamerica.com DC: 202-258-4887 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Link to www.tomorrowsamerica.com for more discussions on America's predicament. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Alexandra Paul talks about human overpopulation and saving our world by all women having 1 child only: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNxctzyNxC0 One planet, one child: http://www.worldpopulationbalance.org/content/one-planet-onechild This film will rock you: MOTHER: CARING FOR 7 BILLION Dr. Jack Alpert , www.skil.org
## Frosty Wooldridge has bicycled across six continents - from the Arctic to the South Pole - as well as eight times across the USA, coast to coast and border to border. In 2005, he bicycled from the Arctic Circle, Norway to Athens, Greece. In 2012, he bicycled coast to coast across America. He presents The Coming Population Crisis facing America: what to do about it. www.frostywooldridge.com . His latest book is: How to Live a Life of Adventure: The Art of Exploring the World by Frosty Wooldridge, copies at 1 888 280 7715/ Motivational program: How to Live a Life of Adventure: The Art of Exploring the World by Frosty Wooldridge, click: www.HowToLiveALifeOfAdventure.com Live well, laugh often, celebrate daily and enjoy the ride, Frosty Wooldridge Golden, Colorado www.HowToLiveALifeOfAdventure.com 6 Continent world bicycle traveler Order these unique cards today: http://www.howtolivealifeofadventure.com/ |
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