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State energy plan hearing in Middlebury on Tuesday
The first public hearing on the draft of the 2011 Vermont Comprehensive Energy Plan — released earlier this month — is slated for Middlebury on Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 7-9 p.m. at Middlebury Union High School.
For more information and access to an electronic copy of the plan draft, head to: www.vtenergyplan.vermont.gov.
The state is providing a brief window, until Oct. 10, for the public to add their input on the draft plan, which is intended in its final form to guide Vermont's future energy development. This Middlebury public hearing is one of five open meetings about the plan being held across the state. The other hearings will be held in Brattleboro on Sept. 28, in Rutland on Sept. 29, in Colchester on Oct. 3, and in Danville on Oct. 6.
The public may also comment on the plan via the internet at www.vtenergyplan.vermont.gov/comment, or by sending a letter to: 2011 Comprehensive Energy Plan Comments, C/o Edward Delhagen, Energy Program Specialist, Department of Public Service, 112 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620-2601.


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Friday, February 10, 2012
Spidey Mayhem!
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Fabulous spider quilt! I love the glorious colour Mary - Maggie is lucky to get this one...and I am intrigued as to how you will quilt it!ReplyDelete
I love this quilt!!!! I checked out the instructions in the Material obsession book and an online tutorial and haven't yet decided how to proceed. It is just so happy and bright and I look forward to seeing your quilting.ReplyDelete
Wow its beautiful and such fun with its colourful fabrics and patterns reminds me of a kalidiscope ;-) Well done you. dee xReplyDelete
Hi! I love your spider quilt! And even more because you have made the stars also with so beautiful fabrics and not just white like I have seen this before!ReplyDelete
Your quilt assistant looks really sweet!
Fabulous job! such a bright and cheerful quilt, I spy a gorgeous vintage style seat cover in one of your photo's too - love it!ReplyDelete
Jessie, xo
Fabulous quilt! I love the fabrics you chose for the stars!ReplyDelete
I love how you didn't bother to match up the strips. It will be a very cool quilt!ReplyDelete
I love those many colours in this one!! Yummy :)ReplyDelete
(I´m still handquilting mine ...)
Mary this is absolutely gorgeous!! I love the colors and the different fabrics for the stars. Flanders approves, I can tell! ;) I also love that pin cushion next to the quilt. Can we see a close up of that? xxoo KrisReplyDelete
that's amazing! really lovely! And I love those pens - it's funny, I just blogged about them myself 10 minutes ago!ReplyDelete
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a truly stunning quilt top, I have been in love with the spiders web from Material Obsession for so long. Can't wait to see it quilted!ReplyDelete
This is so beautiful! The colors are so cheerful, and I love the fabric you put in the stars.ReplyDelete
What a beautiful, and fun, quilt Mary! Love the colors and fabrics.ReplyDelete
Well, I think the quilt is absolutely fabulous!!! Love the bright colors--it makes me smile. You should love the frixon pens--I love mine!!ReplyDelete
Wow! Gorgeous quilt.ReplyDelete
This looks fabulous. I look forward to seeing how you will hand quilt it. Will you use Perle cottons?. This will be another of your wonderful quilts and your super combination of fabrics, designs and stitching.ReplyDelete
Such a fun and cheery quilt. And what a nice little win!ReplyDelete
Congratulations on a wonderful, bright, happy finished top!!! Molly is golly to love it, though I see Flanders thinks its for him.ReplyDelete
Beautiful Mary, you live a very colourful life methinks!ReplyDelete
Naughty Flanders!!
Have a great weekend!
It's a very 30's looking spiderweb. I think you did a good job.ReplyDelete
An absolute gorgeous finish!!ReplyDelete
This beauty is on my "someday" list. Love it! How fun that you won Kelly's giveaway.ReplyDelete
Fabulous quilt! Congratulations. I may have to make this one sometime soon.ReplyDelete
Such a happy, happy quilt! Love your colorful combination... Enjoy the quilting!ReplyDelete
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Incredible!!! I adore the scrappiness and yummy fabrics! I'm learning so much from you about being bold and using colour - I just love it!ReplyDelete
Such cheery colours - especially welcome at this time of the year.ReplyDelete
Your quilt is so pretty! Glad to see that you decided not to stress over the matching of all the stripes; now I don't feel so alone in that. I am nearing the end of a spider top as well full of cottons and silks - it is so mesmerizing to see it all come together.ReplyDelete
oh mary! it is beautiful! how do you love those pens? awesome right?ReplyDelete
Oh man Mary I can't sqeaul enough about how I LOVE those Frixxon pens! I get mine from www.jetpens.com in all different colors and tips sizes, they even have markers! One precaution is that the ink is Thermal which is why rubbing (making heat) makes them disappear. So if you write something and leave it in the car on a hot day the ink will seem to vanish, but on the flip side extreme cold (like in the freezer) will bring back all the marks.ReplyDelete

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Martin Technologies has brought an intriguing
new product to market, the M1 Adjustable binding.
Some early impressions follow ...
Have you ever had ...
- your foot fly out of a strap while you're in the air, followed by ... SPLAT!
- to adjust strap screws for a new board, a different style of riding,
- foot discomfort or PAIN,
- to awkwardly adjust the straps after you have been out a while,
- to tediously adjust loaner board straps for friends and students,
Well, those days may well be over thanks to Martin. This is what they have to say about the M1 on the company website at:
* Ease of Use
* 3:1 Gear Ratio tightening
* On the fly adjustment
* Crank down for technical rotation tricks
* Loosen for board-off maneuvers
* Quick board swap (husband/wife,father son,Friends)
* Infinite adjustment to dial things in
* Perfect for schools and training
* On the beach Wetsuit booty to bare foot swap
* Lightweight and sleek design
* Asymmetrical Shape
* Smooth slide adjustment
There are also four video clips on the Martin website on the bindings in action. Suggested retail for a pair of
bindings is to be around $70. USD and they should be available to ship by early September '04 if not sooner.
Martin intends to market the bindings directly from their website initially and may make other provisions as
time goes on.
I have only had a few sessions with the M1 binding but I have to say it is the most comfortable stap system
that I have come across to date. Particularly for those of us with wide feet, shoes, ski boots, and even board footstraps
can be a serious challenge. Say you dial in too tight? No problem, just pull the knob out and the tension goes
away to be dialed in just right.
I spoke with Martin Technologies Spokesperson Stewart about their innovation. They started out by carefully
evaluating and tearing apart many other bindings that are currently on the market. The M1 is the production version
of 15 to 20 prototypes evaluated over ONE AND A HALF YEARS! We are talking deliberate, considered testing and
development, with time to prodution NOT being the governing factor but performance!
The M1 bindings shown rigged out on a Best Balsa kiteboard and footpads. Martin is not affliated
with Best or other kiteboard manufacturers at present.
A primary force in the development of the M1 is a top design engineer who have been involved in snow boot/binding
development for a major gear manufacturers for many years. Martin has been in negotiation with a variety of major
kiteboard manufacturers but Martin has elected to not license this product in 2004. Interestingly enough, Stewart
stated that a number of major concerns have approached various M1 component manufacturers to emulate
the M1 concept, whoops! That is why they have patents I guess. Jeff Roberts used M1 bindings in the recent
Gorge Games and came in second. Jeff said they were the most comfortable straps that he has used.
The M1 binding uses the BOA adjustable lacing system, more at: http://www.boatechnology.com/
The BOA has taken lacing to a new level in snow sports and has been adopted by major manufacturers,
some which appear below:
A K2 boot using the BOA lacing system. You should see these all over in the mountains in coming seasons.
No more laces, buckles and donning hassles, yeeha!
Of course, we could stick with laces for snow riding ... BOA or laces ... hmm, tough decision?!
The binding seams are taped, the EVA foam is ergonomically contoured instead of cut and layered, all stitching is
double or tripled to create a quality product. They are actively developing other kiteboarding products, not just binding
products, that are hush hush at this point. Stay tuned for more innovations from Martin Technologies.
I asked Stewart what performance goals they were trying to achieve with the M1? They wanted to create a strap
with all the conventional strap pluses including ease of entry, exit and safety with more of the performance of
a traditional wakeboard bindings. NOTE: Martin does not intend to replace ALL of the wakeboard binding
performance with the M1 binding, merely to adopt more of the performance characteristics into a strap design. He
feels that kiteboarding schools are going to fall in love with the M1 for the ease of adjustment feature.
Dialing in your strap tension for kiteboarding with no velcro to rip and reattach, screws to mess with is a luxury.
Improved foot comfort and the ability to rapidly adjust tension while in the water is a great improvement.
Contact info for Martin Technologies follows:
Martin Technologies
PO Box 652
Vashon, Wa 98070
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
(206) 769-3933
Well my feet are happy now, how about yours? Why not slip into a pair for a test ride? Your "dogs" may be
pleased that you did!
N.B. - Martin has about FORTY pairs of these straps under evaluation by riders all over the world. So, how about it guys, what are your impressions of the M1 strap system?
FKA, Inc.
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Two things make a great podcast: structure and topics. You need to have both to some degree. If you're a bit light on one, you better be heavy on the other.
Creating structure doesn't have to be complex. Pick a topic to discuss. Have segments.
Unfortunately I've never listened to a single podcast.
do all of these take place live, or do some involve post production work etc where as others are just live? How does that work? What other podcasts are there where people are geographically apart from one another
You're right. My favorite podcast right now is 'Who Charted?' and I think it's the most topical and structured show I've ever listened to. I like how they don't have to take the topics seriously because they always have the structure to fall back on, and most of the fun in the show comes out of derailing the attention from the charts to learn more about the guest. I agree that no one necessarily wants to hear Me & Neil ramble on and tell our life stories, but if we're going to do anything it has to start with a rapport. So I think a test run is in order just to talk about what we like in our favorite shows and where could we take it that would possibly have some degree of originality. Geez, I've never even talked to Neil over PM, this is gonna be weird.
an example of a podcast where the hosts are geographically separate is The Auteurcast from our very own Rudie Obias. Every episode is taped over skype with Rudie in NYC and West Anthony in L.A. That's what gave me the idea that this was possible in the first place. I've encountered some major sound problems on their show, hopefully we can nip those in the bud.
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Nelson Mandela leaves $4 million estate to family, staff, ANC
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Former South African president and anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela left his $4.1 million estate to family members, the ruling African National Congress, former staff and several local schools, according to a reading of his will on Monday.
The will was expected to set off another round of squabbling among members of his large and factious family over the Nobel Peace Prize laureate's financial legacy.
Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke said he was not aware of any possible wrangle over the provisional 46-million-rand estate, although when the will was read to family earlier on Monday the mood was "charged with emotion."
"I am not aware of any contest of any type and the will has been duly lodged and accepted," Moseneke said.
Mandela's third wife, Graca Machel, is entitled to half the estate under South African marital law but could waive her claims and opt for specified assets that include properties in her native Mozambique. Machel has not made a decision on whether to weave her rights, Moseneke said.
Some of the estate would be split between three trusts set up by Mandela, including a family trust designed to provide for his more than 30 children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Each of the Mandela children and some of his grand-children received $300,000. His upscale Johannesburg house, where he spent most of his life after being freed from apartheid jails, would be home to his deceased son Makgatho's children.
The ANC, which was Mandela's political home, could receive a portion of his royalties from books and other commercial outlets using his name and image. Mandela staff, including his long-time personal assistant Zelda Le Grange, also shared in the fortune with 50,000 rand each.
"It really makes me happy. I didn't think Tata was thinking of leaving something for me," said Mandela's personal chef Xoliswa Ndoyiya, referring to Mandela using the Xhosa word for father.
Mandela, who died in December at the age of 95, left an estate that also included a modest dwelling in his rural Eastern Cape home province and royalties from book sales, including his autobiography, "Long Walk to Freedom".
More visibly, his legacy includes a potent political and moral brand that some of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren have already used to market everything from clothing to reality TV.
Some of his grandchildren have started a line of caps and sweatshirts that feature his image under the brand "Long Walk to Freedom". Two of his U.S.-based granddaughters starred in a reality television show called "Being Mandela".
Such aggressive marketing - as well as reports of fighting among family members over Mandela's money - have fuelled the impression in South Africa that some of the family members have exploited their world famous relative.
(Additional reporting by David Dolan and Siyabonga Sishi; Editing by Larry King)
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SAN DIEGO (AP) Brandt Snedeker ended another round at Torrey Pines atop the leaderboard. Only this time he had company, and still a long way to go.
Snedeker, the defending champion, played bogey-free on the North Course for a 7-under 65 on Thursday that gave him a share of the lead with K.J. Choi in the Farmers Insurance Open. Give the edge to Choi, who birdied three of his last four holes on the tougher South Course for a 65.
Tiger Woods, a seven-time champion at Torrey Pines, was in range of the lead until two bogeys on the last four holes, and having to scramble for par on the par-5 18th hole on the South for a 68.
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Contact: Joe Bachmeier, (845) 200-9716
Bills Provide Veterans With Business, Employment & Education Assistance
Albany, N.Y. – 6/12/2013 – The New York State Senate passed a package of legislation today to help New York's military veterans achieve success in business, employment and education.
The Senate passed a bill (S2803A), sponsored by Senator Greg Ball (R, C, I – Patterson), that would establish a program to provide state contract preferences for small businesses owned by service disabled veterans. The bill would mirror a highly successful program for federal contracting.
Information released by the New York State Department of Labor and the U.S. Census stated that nearly 20 percent of recent veterans under the age of 30 are unemployed. It was also reported that a staggering 28 percent of Gulf War-II era veterans reported having a service-connected disability.
"Here in New York State, it's time to recognize that there is a serious problem — our veterans are being left in the dark," Senator Ball, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs, said. "The extraordinary service and sacrifice rendered to our nation by these men and women returning home with injuries incurred in the line of duty is worthy of providing a contract preference to all service-disabled veteran businesses. With the number of returning veterans suffering with ailments like traumatic brain injury, this bill would provide a small measure of recognition and support that these heroes so fully deserve."
This legislation will put New York State on the same level as the federal government, which through an Executive Order, issued in 2004 by President George W. Bush established a three percent set-aside of all Federal contracts for service disabled veterans.
In 2009, similar legislation passed both the New York State Senate and Assembly, but was vetoed by Governor Paterson who believed that the six-percent preference was too high. The bill passed today provides for a three-percent set-aside that does not compete with the current set-aside for minority-owned and women-owned businesses.
The Senate also passed the Veterans Employment Act (S5504A), sponsored by Senator Ball, that would grant veterans the right to temporary appointments by state agencies, rather than using temporary employment service companies.
New York State continuously uses temporary employees to supplement the State workforce. Temporary workers can be used to cover an employee's maternity leave, vacation leave vacation tile, or extended sick leave.
"This bill would establish the first step to helping veterans get into public service employment," Senator Ball said. "These brave men and women have served and sacrificed for our country and they deserve every opportunity for meaningful employment."
The Senate also approved a bill (S1978), sponsored by Senator Joseph Robach (R-C-I, Rochester), that allows for any person who is serving or has served in active duty of the United States Military to be considered a New York resident for the purpose of paying in-state tuition rates at SUNY colleges and universities.
Currently, after serving in active duty, soldiers who choose to come to New York State to study at State University of New York (SUNY) colleges are charged out-of-state tuition. This often results in higher tuition bills because the federal GI bill does not fully cover the cost of out-of-state SUNY tuition.
"The men and women who provide honorable service to our country should be able to attend college here in New York without worrying about extra cost they would pay because they are not yet a resident," Senator Robach said. "We should be encouraging our service men and women to come to New York, study at our colleges and universities and start their future in New York State."
The Senate passed legislation (S3572), sponsored by Senator James Seward (R-C-I, Oneonta), that would exempt veterans organizations from paying taxes on heating fuel.
Currently, religious and charitable organizations are exempt from paying tax on non-highway diesel motor fuel used for heating purposes. However, veteran's organizations are required to pay tax up-front and apply for a refund.
"For veteran organizations, which are primarily run by volunteers, this is a burdensome process and often leads to months of waiting to receive their refunds," Senator Seward said. "This bill would provide veterans groups with the same exemption that is given to religious and charitable organizations."
Earlier this year, the Senate successfully fought to expand the PFC Joseph Dwyer Peer-to-Peer Veterans Counseling Program. The Dwyer Program provides peer-to-peer counseling between veterans who personally understand the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
In addition, the Senate proposed and established in the state budget a new tax credit to any business that hires a veteran returning home from military service.
For more information please contact Joe Bachmeier at (845) 200 9716.
Josef Bachmeier
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NYS Senator Greg Ball
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A single senator is blocking a bill that would ensure a reliable supply of medical isotopes while reducing the risk of nuclear terrorism. The Senate leadership needs to pry it loose.
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Christopher S. Bond has served as United States senator from Missouri since 1986. Mr. Bond and four other Republican senators broke ranks with their party on February 22 to advance a $15 billion job-creation measure put forward by Democrats. The rare bipartisan breakthrough came after months in which Republicans had held together to a remarkable degree in an effort to thwart President Obama's agenda. Mr. Bond of Missouri voted after it became evident that Democrats would prevail.
Adapted from the National Journal's Almanac of American Politics
Elected: 1986, term expires 2010, 4th term
Born: March 6, 1939, St. Louis, Mo.
Home: Mexico, Mo.
Education: Princeton University, B.A. 1960, University of Virginia, LL.B. 1963
Religion: Presbyterian
Family: Married (Linda Pell); 1 child
Elected office: Missouri auditor, 1970-72; Missouri governor, 1972-76, 1980-84
Professional Career: Practicing attorney, 1964-69, 1977-80; Missouri asst. attorney general, 1969-70.
Christopher (Kit) Bond, Missouri's senior senator, was first elected to the Senate in 1986. The 72-year-old Republican stalwart of Missouri politics announced on January 8, 2009, that he would not seek another six-year term. "In 1973, I became Missouri's youngest governor," Bond said. "I do not aspire to become Missouri's oldest senator."
Bond grew up in the town of Mexico, Mo., where he still lives with his wife. His family was part-owner of the largest business in town, A.P. Green, which made heat-resistant bricks. He graduated from Princeton and the University of Virginia law school, and then clerked for one of the great pioneers of the civil-rights movement, Judge Elbert Tuttle of the 5th Circuit in Atlanta. Later, Bond returned to Missouri to practice law, and in 1968, at age 29, he ran for Congress but narrowly lost. He was elected state auditor in 1970 and then elected governor, at age 33, in 1972. He lost his 1976 re-election bid to Democrat Joseph Teasdale but won a comeback victory against Teasdale in 1980. After two years in private life, he ran for the Senate against Harriett Woods, who had come close to beating Bond's longtime ally, Republican Sen. John Danforth, in 1982. The campaign is best remembered for a negative ad that Woods ran depicting a farmer breaking into tears as he tells Woods about the foreclosure on his farm and names Bond as a board member of the insurance company that handled the foreclosure. The ad backfired, Woods fell in the polls, and Bond won, 53-47 percent.
Bond got his political start as a member of a group of young, reform-minded Republicans -- his former Senate colleague Danforth was also a member-working against the Democratic political establishment in Missouri, and he can be a strong partisan on occasion. On Election Night 2000, he was furious when St. Louis Democrats persuaded a state judge to order the city's polls to remain open an extra three hours. An Appeals Court overturned the order within 45 minutes, but Bond maintained that the election had been stolen. Republican Jim Talent lost his bid for governor that year, and GOP Sen. John Ashcroft lost his re-election, both by narrow margins. In Washington, Bond became heavily involved in the election procedures bill in the wake of the 2000 presidential vote-count battle in Florida. The centerpiece of the bill was its national standards for voting equipment coupled with $3.5 million in federal aid for statewide voter registries.


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Boats for sale in Gainesville, Florida
Midnight Express 43 Open2020Request Price
The Midnight Express 43' Open has quickly become its own legend. Class leading 12'6" beam combined with our twin-step hull, weight saving construction technologies and high-tech materials, the 43' Open is a game changer. This exceptionally dry boat is easy enough to operate for 1 person or bring along 20 of your closest friends, the world's waters becomes your playground. We have the ability to customize your 43' Open with a range of performance and luxury options.More…75
Formula 430 Super Sport Crossover2020Request Price
Enter the Formula 430 Super Sport Crossover, a revolutionary concept that is destined to change the performance boating experience. Formula combines the confident command of our sleek Super Sport lineup with open bow and cabin elements that spring from our unparalleled Crossover Bowrider, then incorporates the nimble versatility of a flush cockpit center console outboard. The result is the paradigm-shifting 430 SSC – a transformative adventure where boaters truly can have the best of all worlds. For boaters shopping for a 43-foot crossover boat, any outboard crossover boat just won't do. What discerning shoppers like you want is the best crossover boat available in the marketplace. That's exactly what you'll get with the Formula 430 Super Sport Crossover — the best sport crossover boat available anywhere.More…22
Cutwater C-282020Request Price
Presenting the C-28 - a sensational family cruiser, delivering a combination of performance, comfort, style and value that no other boat in its class can match. Boasting the landmark Cutwater Keel Stepped Hull design for unexcelled ride comfort, performance, handling and fuel economy, and featuring the timeless appeal of classic down-east styling. The C-28 forward stateroom, with its convertible V-berth, television and private head with shower, offers exceptional privacy and comfort. The C28 adds the convenience of a breakfast bar in this space (NW Edition) or bench seat with storage beneath (Luxury Edition) to create a welcoming after-hours retreat, or a separate hideaway for the kids. The C-28 includes a self-bailing innerliner cockpit that's ideal for fishing or relaxing at anchor. A solid gate offers access to a custom transom platform with integral boarding ladder for watersports or easy access to tender or dock. The C28 cockpit seating plan incorperates a reversible seat integrated into the transom as well as flip-out seating from the Starboard and Port sides. With nearly 16 square feet of additional deck area, the cockpit on the Cutwater 28 also includes built-in cabinets for refreshments and extra storage volume. The D4 260 HP Volvo diesel engine and the exclusive Cutwater Hull design combine to deliver admirable cruise speeds, and exceptional fuel economy to maximize range. Standard bow and stern thruster make docking a breeze. And being trailerable the C-28 offers quick, convenient access to distant cruising waterways.More…21
Ranger Tugs R-272020Request Price
Cruising without compromise is the name of the game for the R-27 from Ranger Tugs. Straight from the factory, your R-27 will be outfitted to cruise, fish, and play in comfort and style. Powered by the efficient and popular Yamaha F300 outboard motor, the new R-27 doesn't waste time delivering you and your family to your next adventure. Enjoy peace of mind knowing that the included Garmin 8612xsv Chartplotter will guide you safely on your passage and that when you arrive, the bow thruster will make docking a non-event. The curved front windshield and overhead glass atrium provide beautiful 360 degree views and generous light throughout the salon. Open the aft glass bulkhead in tandem with any of the hatches, windows, or port lights to deliver a fresh breeze throughout the cabin. Chefs will be delighted to cook in the full galley or to simply grill on the removable electric Kenyon grill. When taking in a gorgeous sunset, you and your guests can enjoy the view from the spacious cockpit or from the double lounge seat on the bow of the R-27.More…20
Ranger Tugs R-29 CB2020Request Price
The R-29 CB offers all of the innovative features that we've incorporated into the beautifully designed R-29 S but also adds the comfort, convenience, and excitement of a command bridge. The new command bridge features seating for four and a full suite of electronic controls including VHF, bow & stern thruster controls, Volvo engine controls, spotlight remote, lighted compass, and optional Garmin autopilot and Navigation system. Access to the bridge is achieved by climbing the teak steps in the aft cockpit area. On the bridge you'll also find convenient grab rails for safety, 12v power, cupholders, and weatherproof speakers. The more modern styling of the Ranger Tugs R-29 S and R-29 CB feature a curved front window and an overhead glass atrium that provides exceptional visibility from the helm station and salon area. An ingenious aft cockpit seating arrangement includes a reversible seat, port and starboard jump seats and a teak table for outside dining. The opening cabin bulkhead with reversible seat also provides additional cockpit seating while bringing the outside-in. The Ranger Tugs R-29 S and R-29 CB can accommodate up to six adults on three separate berths, including the forward island berth with en-suite head. The R-29 is powered by a fuel efficient 300 HP Volvo Inboard Diesel engine that is located completely outside of the cabin for quiet cruising. Standard stern and bow thrusters make docking exceptionally easy.More…24
Tracker Pro Team 175 TXW Tournament Edition2020Request Price
The TRACKER PRO TEAM 175 TXW® Tournament Edition is fully equipped with the tools you need to tackle the tournament trail. With a big bow deck laid out just like the pros demand, plus dual color graphs, a 24V trolling motor and a 21-gallon livewell, it's designed to help you find fish, catch them and get you back to the weigh-in fast. For your peace of mind, the unparalleled quality of this all-welded boat is backed by the TRACKER® PROMISE—the best factory warranty in aluminum boats, with 5-year bow-to-stern coverage and a lifetime deck and hull structure warranty. Backed by the TRACKER® PROMISE—the best factory warranty in aluminum boats Dual Lowrance® HOOK2 5 Combo swivel color fishfinders & a 24V Minn Kota® trolling motor Dual bow rod storage w/organizers & tip tubes for rods up to 7' (2.13 m) Massive bow center tackle organizer compartment w/tool holders 2 movable, folding fishing seats w/bow & aft deck seat bases Aft 21-gal. (79.49 L) aerated livewell w/divider, timer, recirculator, pump-out & overflow 30-qt. (28.39 L) step to bow deck cooler w/2 drink holders VERSATRACK® mounting channel (see accessory options under Features/Options tab) DIAMOND COAT™ finish w/industry-exclusive powder coat & clearcoat for brilliant durability Custom-matched trailer w/boarding step, matching spare & GALVASHIELD® Impact protectionMore…65
Tracker Pro Team 175 TXW2020Request Price
The TRACKER PRO TEAM 175 TXW® has been America's best-selling fishing boat for many years because it offers exactly what boaters want in a perfectly-sized, perfectly-outfitted package—all at the right price. And the quality is proven—for the sixth consecutive year, TRACKER has been recognized with the Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award from the National Marine Manufacturers Association® (NMMA) for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction for aluminum outboard boats. Every TRACKER® boat package is factory-rigged with a Mercury® outboard, Minn Kota® trolling motor and Lowrance® fishfinder. And backed by the TRACKER PROMISE—the best factory warranty in aluminum boats. Backed by the TRACKER® PROMISE—the best factory warranty in aluminum boats Dual bow rod storage w/organizers & tip tubes for rods up to 7' (2.13 m) Massive bow center tackle organizer compartment w/tool holders 2 movable, folding fishing seats w/bow & aft deck seat bases Aft 21-gal. (79.49 L) aerated livewell w/divider, timer, recirculator, pump-out & overflow 30-qt. (28.39 L) step to bow deck cooler w/2 drink holders VERSATRACK® mounting channel (see accessory options under Features/Options tab) DIAMOND COAT™ finish w/industry-exclusive powder coat & clearcoat for brilliant durability Factory rigged w/a Mercury® outboard, Minn Kota® trolling motor & Lowrance® fishfinder Custom-matched trailer w/GALVASHIELD® Impact protectionMore…35
Tracker Pro Team 190 TX2020Request Price
The TRACKER® PRO TEAM™ 190 TX sports a tournament-style deck layout—port and starboard 7' rod boxes with tip organizers, a giant center bow tackle box and bag organizer, a cooler in the step up to the bow deck flanked by two drink holders. The robotically-welded longitudinal stringer system unitizes the hull and transom and gives full support to the running surface, and the fully welded, 1-piece hull is protected with our exclusive DIAMOND COAT™ finish. And for your peace of mind, it's backed by the TRACKER PROMISE—the best factory warranty in aluminum boats, with 5-year bow-to-stern coverage and a lifetime deck and hull structure warranty. Backed by the TRACKER® PROMISE—the best factory warranty in aluminum boats Tournament-style 38-sq.-ft. (3.53-sq.-m) bow deck w/dual 7' (2.13 m) rod storage w/tip tubes Large bow center tackle organizer compartment w/tool holders All-welded construction w/full-length, robotically-welded stringer & transom for structural strength 2 movable, folding fishing seats w/bow & aft deck seat bases 21-gal. (79.49 L) aerated livewell w/divider, timer, recirculator & pump-out DIAMOND COAT™ finish w/industry-exclusive powder coat & clearcoat for brilliant durability VERSATRACK® mounting channel (see accessory options under Features/Options tab) Factory rigged w/a Mercury® outboard, Minn Kota® trolling motor & Lowrance® fishfinder Custom-matched trailer w/GALVASHIELD® Impact protectionMore…47
Tracker Grizzly 1754 SC2020Request Price
At 17' 1" and with a wide 6' 6" beam, the TRACKER® GRIZZLY® 1754 SC (side console) is a spacious and stable aluminum jon boat that can be powered by up to a 75HP motor. This versatile boat sports a lockable bow deck storage compartment, 7° deadrise for a smooth, dry ride and the solid .190 aluminum floor and welded-in, foam-filled sides for added structural integrity and reduced hull noise. The 1-piece, fully welded hull is unitized to the all-aluminum box-beam transom via the full-length longitudinal stringer system—making the 1754 SC one of the strongest, most durable jons we've ever built. And it's backed with the TRACKER PROMISE—the best factory warranty in aluminum boats. Backed by the TRACKER® PROMISE—the best factory warranty in aluminum boats Lockable, top-loading bow deck storage compartment 100% aluminum, wood-free construction A stable, rugged & roomy side-console boat, motor & trailer package VERSATRACK® mounting channel (see accessory options under Features/Options tab) Exclusive Forest Green Sure Tread™ powder-coat (optional Grassland or Woodland camo) 7° deadrise, all-welded Mod V hull for great handling & a smoother, drier ride Stringer system & transom welded into the .100 5052 aluminum alloy hull Welded-in, foam-filled interior side walls for quieter ride & structural strength Custom-fit trailer w/GALVASHIELD® Impact protectionMore…24
Formula 45 Yacht2020Request Price
The Formula 45 Yacht boasts state-of-the-art construction, unrivaled craftsmanship, luxurious amenities and nothing but the finest materials in every detail. With a length of 45-feet minus the bow platform and a 13-foot, 11-inch beam, our 45-foot yacht is unlike anything else you'll see on the water. This is where excellence meets sophistication, and superiority meets authenticity. One element that makes the Formula 45 Yacht really stand out is its coupe-like top design that features a motorized sunroof which offers unparalleled views. Like the sunroof, the yacht's windshield offers spectacular views that are only enhanced by the lack of supports at the front and the sides. This windshield design is the first of its kind in the industry, and it provides a panoramic view you can't miss.More…201
Formula 310 Sun Sport2020Request Price
Take to the waters in style and class with the mastery of the Formula 310 Sun Sport. For years, boat designers have tried to duplicate the Formula Sun Sport series, but no other craft can equal the luxury standards of our sleek, muscular sports model.More…201
Formula 40 PC2020Request Price
From stem to stern, everything about your Formula Performance Cruiser is designed to meet your needs and maximize your fun and relaxation on the water. The Formula 40 Performance Cruiser is where excellence meets sophistication and superiority meets authenticity.More…191
Formula 350 Crossover Bowrider2020Request Price
From stem to stern, everything about the Formula Crossover Bowrider series is designed to meet the needs of those looking for a large, luxurious Bowrider with comfortable overnight capabilities. This is where excellence meets sophistication, and superiority meets authenticity. The Formula 350 Crossover Bowrider is the pinnacle of this innovative combination, and is every bit the upscale sport boat in combination with Formula prestige and your personal touch. The 350 Crossover Bowrider is now available in twin sterndrive and triple outboard power.More…20
Offshore Yachts 80 Voyager2020Request Price
As the flagship of our model line the Voyager is the culmination of our dedication to quality and innovation. William Crealock's design emphasizes unparalleled sea kindliness, structural strength, and safety. A multitude of unique and functional features distinguish the Voyagers from all other yachts in their class. The use of only the finest materials, hundreds of intricate details and unparalleled craftsmanship will be immediately apparent. See first hand why sixty years of boat building experience is so important.More…27
Offshore Yachts 87 Voyager2020Request Price
Start with the Voyager and transform the classic lines ever so subtly to create a bit more modern look and feel and you've got the Offshore 87/92 Motoryacht. As with all Offshores, the 87/92 was born out of our maxim – "The softest ride on the water" and possesses all the fundamental characteristics of an Offshore but on a larger scale. If you are a serious yachtsperson that has a bit more contemporary taste, the 87 / 92 will excite and satisfy.More…21
Ranger 2510 Bay2020Request Price
Whether you're towing teasers over the big blue or taming hero snook in the backcountry, this is your go-to rig. Famous for its soft ride and recognizable Carolina flare, this platform isn't just good looks. The 2510 comes standard with a stand-up 40-gallon livewell with 2,200 GPH aeration, a large storage console suitable for a Porta Potti, easy access to pumps, strainers and valves as well as all the comforts the family demands. A big fuel tank and 400-horse rating mean you can go farther, faster with economical performance. A wide-open layout hides storage everywhere, while delivering maximum stability and fishabilty. Standard with every 2510 is a dual-axle, aluminum-framed Ranger Trail® trailer that boasts sealed LED lights, four disc brakes, a center swing jack and swing-away tongue for the utmost in security and storage options. When you're ready to step up your game in a big bay boat, the Ranger 2510 will take you to the next level. Specially designed hull with emphasis on smooth, dry ride and performance Big water capability throughout; big fuel capacity, comfortable seating and smart layout Angler-centric storage, helm and decks Optional flybridge Flip-down rear seats and wash-down hoseMore…25
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Rolex Daytona Replica Watches
Why replica Rolex watches, one may ask? Well, the answer is simply. Why spend more when you can spend less? Original Rolex watches are extremely pricey and many would probably never be able to afford one in life more especially considering the inflated cost of living. Nonetheless, the replicate Rolex watches are the same as the original ones in terms of features and functionality yet come at rather lower prices without giving up on that famous Rolex lifestyle and prestige.
Replica Rolex watches are spun from the hands of expert craftsmen who also bring aboard technologies similar to those used by the original manufacturers and as such produces watches which only differ from the original ones on basis of origin. Who would want to miss out on this? Additionally, these manufacturers incorporate all the features found in original Rolex watches into these designs and as such gives them a stint or originality. As a matter of fact, people are unable to make a distinction between the original pieces and the replicated pieces.
However, it is important to be cautious considering the high number of unscrupulous vendors who have invaded the market. Some only create physical imitations of the original Rolex watches and present them to unsuspecting clients as the replicates of the same. It is therefore important to do a little research and where possible seek professional assistance before making purchase. Using a reputable vendor is however, a fool-proof way of ensuring you find the right replica Rolex watches.
More than 100 countries in the world have stores carrying the logo of luxury Rolex watches. However, it is also incredibly amazing the number of luxury replica Rolex watches that keep finding their way into the market. Everyone loves Rolex watches. It is probably one of the most popular watch brands.
Figures over the recent years show that the number of luxury replica Rolex watches sold keeps increasing gradually. It is also believed that these luxury Rolexes may actually be the only watches that can withstand the test of time. Whether you purchased your luxury watch years ago or as recently as a couple of hours ago, you can rest assured that you have chosen a durable watch. The longevity and the rolex lifestyle continues to amaze users all over the world.
Most users have however pointed out the issues associated with the production and cost of the watches. The reason they are referred to luxury watches is attributed to the cost of each timepiece. Depending on the design and basic functions of each, you can get yourself a good looking replica Luxury watch at a fairly priced amount of money.
Rolex Daytona replica watches for instance ranges from about $74.00 depending on whether they come with a two-automatic tone or one. On the other hand, a Rolex Yatch Maters Automatic can go for about $86.00 today. Just like any competitive market, prices are susceptible to change.
Previously however, when these particular brands were new in the market, they would range at about $139.60 dollars each which was considered to be very high. The introduction of the GMT- Mastering in Rolex watches which is seen in the Remarkable Rolex GMT- Master II Automatic put the initial prices of these watches at $ 150.90 dollars.
There is no comparison with ordinary watches. Replica & fake Rolex watches are definitely more expensive but the justification is that the luxury replica Rolex watches are not just any luxury watches. They have the most amazing features that make buying them worth your every pennies worth. Because the Rolex Daytona replica watches are so popular, there have been counterfeit types made with the replication of popular Rolex features. Everyone wants to be a part of the ingenuity of Rolex superior watches.
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Get Off To The Races With Rolex Daytona Replica Watches For Valentine's Day!Recently I've been recommending replica watches that you ladies can give as gifts this Valentine's Day, and I've been amazed how much great feedback you guys have been sending! So by popular demand, here's another timepiece that your man will love – the Rolex Daytona!
Despite the name, these Rolex replica watches aren't just for racing fans – although if you know some racing fans they will adore the Daytona. This watch is inspired by the cars in the world famous race, and it shows in its sleek contours, rugged design and straightforward masculine aesthetic. The stainless steel casing is a deep shade of silver and the dial is black, offset by the white smooth sweeping hands and embedded subdials – a Rolex trademark.
Replica Rolex Daytona
I'll let you in on a little secret – men don't want chocolates for Valentine's Day! This year, get him something he'll really love, like this watch here. But the big day is coming up fast, so place your orders soon to ensure your Rolex replica gets there in time!


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Welcome to the Web Performance CG
Hello everyone,
Here is an introduction to what we will speak about here:
Yesterday, while I was browsing the W3C website, I saw there previously was a Web Performance Interest Group which eventually closed. Therefore, I requested the creation of a Web Performance Community Group, which will hopefully be approved by tomorrow morning. Here is the description I have written for the group:
A few weeks ago, when I was knee-deep in the redesign of my personal website, I came across the matter of my website's performances. Thus, I spent days and nights on PageSpeed and YSlow, with the hope to score 100% on both of them (something I have never achieved, for I still have 2% to grab in YSlow). I have eventually learned a lot from this optimization process, and, above all, I saw that many and many (well-known) websites seem to neglect it.
I won't give examples—it is not my current goal. I want this blog post to be a kind of manifesto, a kind of call to all web designers and web developers. Take care of your websites. Make 'em fast.
The Community Group, will—I hope—publish a report about web performance as soon as possible (before the end of the year). We will describe the current situation (facts, stats, etc.), the current solutions, and if we can do so, find new solutions—but there is already a Working Group who is on the spot.
If you are interested in the matter of performance, feel free to join the CG.
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Holiday Hoopla Giveaway #7: TeleNav GPS Navigator (3 Winners)
Friday, December 4, 2009
I've done a review and giveaway for TeleNav previously, but this time they've upped the ante and are giving away THREE one-year subscriptions!
TeleNav GPS Navigator is helpful for anyone who is travelling during this busy Holiday season!
About TeleNav GPS Navigator:
Printed maps, expensive in-car navigation systems and the hassle of stopping to ask for directions are all distant memories with the affordable, easy-to-download, and simple to use wireless GPS navigation system from TeleNav called TeleNav GPS Navigator.
Accessed directly from wireless feature phones and smartphones, TeleNav GPS Navigator provides voice and onscreen turn-by-turn directions as you drive – just like in-car navigation systems and personal navigation devices (PNDs).
TeleNav GPS Navigator also provides users with traffic, weather, business reviews and gas prices. The service also includes social networking features at no additional cost. Another great thing is that TeleNav GPS Navigator does not require a long-term contract and customers are not charged wireless airtime minutes when using the
Click here to see all the features of TeleNav GPS Navigator.
TeleNav GPS Navigator works on a wide variety of phones. For a full listing, please see the Supported Devices and Carriers page.
TeleNav, as I mentioned above, is going to give this service to THREE lucky winners! And it's a year's subscription too so that is awesome!
To enter, please visit TeleNav and tell me what feature of this service that you would like the most. (Remember to check the supported devices page to verify that your phone is compatible with this service prior to entering!)
For extra entries, please view my Giveaway Rules, updated 12/2/09.
Also don't forget if you put up the Holiday Hoopla button prior to December 1st, to leave your THREE comments saying that you put the button up early!
Fine print: This giveaway will end at midnight EST on December 31st, 2009. Winners will be contacted via email and announced here at A Simple Kinda Life. Winners will have 48 hours to respond to my email or will forfeit their prize(s).
Thanks for entering and Good Luck!
Disclaimer: I am in no way being compensated for hosting this giveaway on my blog. I personally have not tried this service.


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Time lines are useful, but only if they are accurate. Reuters' time line claims that General Petraeus' extra-marital affair began "after he left military service," i.e., in August 2011 or later.
However, there are reports that suggest the affair may have commenced earlier. For example, according to this piece by leftist Spencer Ackerman:
Over Memorial Day weekend in 2010. Petraeus and his wife Holly attended the Washington, D.C., wedding of counterinsurgents David Kilcullen and Janine Davidson. So did Broadwell and her husband, Scott. Yet "Paula was on the arm of Petraeus throughout the whole reception," says one attendee. "They were in each other's personal space, with her husband and his wife right there."
In July of that year [2010], Petraeus assumed command of the war effort in Afghanistan. Broadwell arrived in Kabul shortly thereafter. Her Facebook timeline quickly filled with accounts of her runs and her meals with the new commander. Attractive, athletic, and, above all, gung ho, rumors quickly flew — as they did when any woman beneath a certain age and below a certain body mass index score spent time in the largely male confines of a military headquarters.
Ackerman accepts the claim that the affair didn't begin until after Petraeus left the Army in the summer of 2011. He notes that the Uniform Code of Military Justice expressly forbids adultery, whereas the CIA permits adultery as long as certain conditions, e.g., disclosure, are met. Yet, in some ways it is more reckless for the director of the CIA to commit adultery than for an Army general to do so. In any event, the Uniform Code's prohibition has been violated more than once.
Why does it matter when Petreaus commenced the affair? From his point of view, adultery committed while he was in the Army would result in penalties. From our point of view, the timing matters because if Petraeus committed adultery before President Obama selected him to lead the CIA, the transgression likely would have come to light during the background investigation associated with the General's appointment.
This is particularly likely if it is true that Petraeus and Paula Broadwell were spending considerable time together and/or were openly affectionate. Indeed, if the above reports are true, warning bells should have sounded during the background investigation even if the relationship had yet not become an outright affair. Did they? If so, how were they resolved? If not, why not?
It aleady seems clear, even using the Reuters time line, that Petraeus' affair should have resulted in his removal from the CIA before the election. The open question is whether, given his relationship with Broadwell, he should have been permitted to assume the DCIA position in the first place.


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Peer Review of Scientific Information
Enhancing the Quality and Credibility of Information
In order to improve the quality and credibility of the scientific information we use to make regulatory decisions, the Fish and Wildlife Service has implemented a formal "peer review" process for influential scientific documents.
While we have always consulted experts to ensure that our decisions are based on sound science, through this peer review process we follow the guidelines for Federal agencies spelled out in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) "Final Information Quality Bulletin for Peer Review," (PDF, 263 KB) released December 16, 2004.
Part of the peer review process is to provide information on the Web about how each peer review is to be conducted, as described in this checklist.
Peer Review Agenda
We have identified the following documents as meeting the OMB criteria of peer review for influential scientific information. Click on a title to get more information about that document and the peer review process we have set up for it. This list will be updated as necessary.


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The Society is committed to the furthering of interest and knowledge in the history of Cranbury; the promotion, support and encouragement of the beautification of the land and buildings located in Cranbury; and the restoration and preservation of Cranbury's old and historic buildings and sites. The Society operates a Museum and History Center, and sponsors biennial house and garden tours; tours of its Museum, and walking tours of the village; periodic exhibits in the Museum; a series of programs in local history at the Cranbury School; and cultural programs and events for the entire community.
As a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the League of Historical Societies of New Jersey, and the Historical Association of Central Jersey, the Society participates in national, statewide, and local preservation conferences and activities.
Stay up-to-date by following us on Facebook or Twitter. Don't forget to check the CHPS News Page often!


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Small Business Solutions
Making it easy to succeed with small business owners
More than 98 per cent of Canadian businesses employ between one and 99 employees1, making the small business sector a dominant force in our country's economy. This represents a huge opportunity for advisors looking to build and grow their group business – and we can help.
The Manulife Small Business Solutions Centre is your hub for the latest information on products, tools and service solutions that will help you foster relationships with small business owners and demonstrate your value on an ongoing basis.
The Small Business Solutions centre provides:
- a listing of business owner needs and the product solutions that can help address them
- a tutorial to get you started and show you how to use the site
- a market opportunity section where you can learn more about small business owners
- sales concepts to help you develop effective strategies for your small business clients
- case studies to enhance your understanding of the products
- sales tools that can help make working with your small business clients even easier
Built around the needs of small business owners, the Small Business Solutions centre highlights the unique cross-selling opportunity that exists within the small business market. As a resource, the Small Business Solutions centre brings the tools you need to succeed with small business owners – together in one place.
1. Source: Industry Canada, August 2013


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The Big Bang Theory
When it comes to cake fireworks, bakers like to start things off with a bang:
Although sometimes they're less about writing the word BANG and more about...um...
Or...candy canes.
...defying the laws of physics.
Hey, you know what every 4th of July needs?
Exploding balls, that's what.
(Double ouch.)
I'm pretty sure this baker only works for tips:
Figures. Just when I find some fireworks that almost sorta kinda LOOK like fireworks...
...I realize they're supposed to be surfboards.
Because that totally makes sense.
Well, I guess it's only fair that we go out with a big bang:
Just make sure you have it home by 11.
Pro Tip: icing elevations lasting more than four hours may require professional attention. Discontinue piping and call your baker if you experience dizziness, sudden sugar cravings, or the uncontrollable urge to make cupcake cakes.
Thanks to Meredith M., Erin W., Holly A., Elisabeth M., Shara S., Laura R., Natalie & Jennifer for the bang-up job!


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He Who created death and life to test which of you is best in action. He is the Almighty, the Ever-Forgiving. (Surat al-Mulk, 2)
Those brought near will witness it. The truly good will be in perfect Bliss on couches gazing in wonder. (Surat al-Mutaffifin, 21-23)
Doesn't He not know those whom He created? He is the All-Pervading, the All-Aware. It is He who made the Earth submissive to you, so walk its broad trails and eat what it provides. The Resurrection is to Him. (Qur'an, 14-15)
Age: 50 million years
Period: Eocene
Location: Messel Shales, Germany
And when I am ill, it is He Who heals me . ( Surat ash-Shu'ara', 80)
And Ayyub, when he called out to his Lord: "Great harm has afflicted me, and You are the Most Merciful of the merciful." ( Surat al-Anbiya', 83)
What He Said
Bağdat TV, March 2-2008
Adnan Oktar: The Sun rises where it sets. And it sets where rises. That is generally the case. Since the Sun set here, it is from here it will also rise. That is my first belief. My second and fundamental belief is that, according to the hadith, Hazrat Mahdi (as) will appear in Istanbul. There are many hadith about that. They refer to Konstantiniyye. There are also many hadith about the Turks undertaking this duty. Many hadith speak of the Mahdi emerging from among the Turks. That is how it appears when we look at the historical circumstances. That is how it appears when we look at the social conditions. LOOKED FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF THE CURRENT FLOW OF GENERAL HISTORY, THIS IS THE CASE. INDEED, THERE IS NO COUNTRY EXCEPT TURKEY APPROACHING LEADERSHIP AT THE MOMENT. IT ALSO APPEARS THAT TURKEY WILL BE THE NATURAL LEADER. The ideal thing, the generally accepted view in the Islamic world, is Turkish leadership. Whoever one asks, whichever Arab country one asks, they all want Turkish leadership. I have not seen anyone asking for any other country.
Azerbaijan Apa News Agency, August 16-2008
Adnan Oktar: Let me tell you the reason for this. The Turkish nation is the standard bearer of Islam. This nation displayed this characteristic for a thousand years. Allah has given this task to the Turkish nation. The hadith accounts have also shown this. In the hadith, too, the Mahdi will also appear in Turkey in the End Times. He will even serve in Istanbul. And we can see that the Turkish nation is a noble one from its history, its practices and its moral values. That is true in Kazakhstan and in East Turkestan. A really most elect and excellent nation. IF WE ASKED NOW WHO SHOULD BE THE LEADER OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD, EVERYONE WOULD AND WILL SAY TURKEY. This is not a racial superiority, but one of ability and capability, for which reason we must make this blessing a reality at once. A Turkic Union must first be established right away, and there is no need to form a queue. For instance, Syria and Azerbaijan can amalgamate with Turkey at one and the same time. At the same time, there is no need for a queue. This union must be founded, under Turkish leadership, right away. Nobody will have any problems once that is done.
What Happened
Star newspaper, January 6-2009
Turkey the country leading the way to peace
Vakit Newspaper, January 7-2009
Behind The Scenes, Turkey
Plays An Important Role


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100 Club stands alone as one in a million
With thousands of nonprofits looking for the public's help to stay afloat, it can be a daunting task to decide where to put donation dollars to good use. The average citizen can rarely be sure their contribution is used as it was intended, but the 100 Club of Southeast Texas spent the month of May showing its supporters exactly where their money is being utilized, highlighting the peace officers and firefighters who are the focal point of the 100 Club. Organization president Jon Reaud and 100 Club staffers from the region chose May, which is officially 100 Club Awareness Month, as a kick-off point to get the word out about the work of the nonprofit, and to bring new members into the fold.For its effort, the 100 Club of Southeast Texas was awarded proclamations from the cities of Orange and Beaumont where each municipality pledged support of the organization and praised the 100 Club volunteers for their endeavors.
In the beginning
When Beaumont Officer Paul Hulsey Jr. was shot and killed while investigating a car theft in March 1988, his wife and children were left not only with unparalleled emotional pain, but also with financial woes and little to no way to provide for those needs. Enter the 100 Club of Jefferson County. Seeing the need, philanthropists and business leaders organized the local chapter of the 100 Club and started a mission that has only grown in the past two-plus decades.
"Now the state government and the federal government each pay a quarter million dollars to survivors," Reaud said of the advances made in caring for our first responders since the 1980s. "Back when we started the 100 Club, those insurances weren't available. When (the 100 Club) came up with $50,000 to help that family – there really wasn't anything in place to take care of the wife and children in that case."
And although insurance has come in to eventually provide financial relief to the survivors of police officers killed on duty, the 100 Club is with the officer's spouse or children within 24 hours of the incident to give immediate support where it is most needed.
"We try to come in quickly to give them enough money to pay their bills and get them through this time," Reaud said. "The 100 Club serves a definite purpose in allowing the spouse some sense of normalcy for the next 2 or 3 months while they try to get their lives put back together."
Expanding the family
After getting the organization started in Jefferson County, 100 Club members decided to expand its efforts and include outlying areas of the Golden Triangle. In 1996, the group brought in Hardin County law enforcement. Ten years later, the group added firefighters to the list of beneficiaries. In April 2010, another addition was made to the growing 100 Club by adding Orange County to the team, giving rise to the new and improved 100 Club of Southeast Texas. Fundraisers, private donations and memberships keep the nonprofit in business, allowing for the death benefit and bronze plaques of appreciation for the officers' sacrifice that hang in their memory. Membership in the 100 Club is a mixed bag of first responders and private citizens who contribute the $100 annual donation to allow officers the peace of mind in knowing that if they don't return home from their shift, at least their spouse and children will be cared for.
Recently, the Club has started accepting corporate memberships, with several agencies jumping at the opportunity to take part in the 100 Club mission of goodwill.
During the May 100 Club membership drive, Philpott Motors general manger Bob Thuman presented 100 Club Vice President Zack Shelton a check for $2,305, representing a quarter year of employee contributions to the group. Also adding to the corporate partnership pool were the YMBL and Quality Mat Company, whose joint gift of $50,000 was enough to sponsor the dependent family of an officer or firefighter in time of need.
"We are very happy to be able to partner with Quality Mat and support the 100 Club of Southeast Texas," said Mark McAdams, 2012 President of the YMBL. "Being able to do this together will hopefully encourage other local business and organizations similar to the YMBL to do this sort of thing together."
The YMBL made the contribution from funds garnered through the 11-day South Texas State Fair, the YMBL's only annual fundraiser.
Not to be outdone by community supporters, the firefighters of Beaumont Firefighters Local #399 presented the 100 Club with a check in the amount of $15,000. The donation will also allow for 60 lifetime memberships for members of the firefighters' union. More than half of Beaumont Firefighters Local No. 399 are now lifetime members.But, as always, the more help the better.
"We don't have enough money in the coffers if, say, a tragedy occurs that claims the lives of multiple police and firefighters at one time," Reaud said. "These are things we need to prepare for. We pray it isn't needed, but we want the funds there if it is.
"I'm trying to take it to the next level."
Reaud said education is the key to get new members on board. Membership dues are minimal, and the beneficiaries are heroes – both good incentives for potential donors. Police officer and firefighter memberships are just $25 for a year and $250 for a lifetime. Private membership is $100 a year or $1,000 for a lifetime.
In remembrance
A packed foyer in the Beaumont Police Department gave a small glimpse into the love and admiration felt by the loved ones of Officer Bryan Hebert, killed in the line of duty July 8, 2011. Hebert was described by all who knew him as a caring and giving man, dedicating his life to service as a peace officer to protect the community he called home. Along with Hebert's friends, family and fellow police officers, the 100 Club was there. The volunteers of the 100 Club had not only assisted with fiduciary help for the Hebert family, but commissioned a bronze plaque of the officer to serve as a reminder of the officer's sacrifice for generations to come.
"We slept better at night knowing someone like Officer Bryan Hebert was out there to protect us," Reaud said at the plaque's unveiling. "It's only right that we support our officers, just like we want them to support us."
Since its inception, the local 100 Club has commissioned seven plaques, five for Beaumont Police officers and two for game wardens killed in their official Texas Parks and Wildlife Department peace officer duties.


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Expect traffic stops on I-70 near Georgetown
The Colorado Department of Transportation has announced lane closures and traffic stops will be taking place on Interstate 70 at Georgetown Hill next week for rock scaling and fence installation, weather permitting.
• Monday, February 11: Right lane closed westbound from Georgetown to Silver Plume – 10 a.m. to sundown
• Tuesday, February 12, through Thursday, February 14: Traffic stops of 20 minutes on eastbound and westbound I-70 throughout the day (approximately twice each hour) from 10 a.m. until sundown. Westbound traffic will be stopped at the Georgetown interchange; eastbound traffic at the Silver Plume interchange.
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) must stop traffic to maintain safety through the area for the traveling public.
Removing loose rocks and securing additional rocks and boulders on Georgetown Hill is providing I-70 drivers with long-term safety enhancements in an area that can be prone to rockfall.
Weekly lane closure information about this and other projects is available at http://www.coloradodot.info/travel/scheduled-lane-closures.html or by calling 511.
To receive project updates via e-mail, visit http://www.coloradodot.info and click on the cell-phone icon in the upper right-hand corner. The link takes you to a list of items you can subscribe to, including I-70 West, Denver to Glenwood Springs.
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The ribbon is a set of toolbars at the top of the window in Office programs designed to help you quickly find the commands that you need to complete a task. You'll find some of the things that were previously on the ribbon available now under the File menu, including the Save and Options selections.
Sometimes the ribbon can get hidden and it's hard to find. The quickest way to show the ribbon is to click on any visible tab, like Home, Insert or Design. You might also want to hide the ribbon to maximize screen space.
Here are other options to help you show or hide the ribbon.
What do you want to do?
Show the ribbon all the time
You can set Office programs to keep all the tabs and commands on the ribbon visible all the time.
At the top-right corner, click the Ribbon Display Options icon .
Click Show Tabs and Commands.
Show only the ribbon tabs
You can set Office programs to show only the ribbon tabs, so you see more of your document, and you can still quickly switch among the tabs.
At the top-right corner, click the Ribbon Display Options icon.
Click Show tabs.
When you click a tab, you can see the commands and select the options you want. When you return to your document, the tab commands are hidden again.
Collapse the ribbon or expand it again
You can collapse the ribbon if you need to see more of the document you are creating. To collapse the ribbon, double-click any of the ribbon tabs or press CTRL+F1.
To see the ribbon again, just double-click any ribbon tab, or press CTRL+F1.
If the ribbon isn't visible at all
If the ribbon isn't visible at all (no tabs are showing), then you probably have it set to Auto-hide. Click the More icon at the top right of the screen. This will temporarily restore the ribbon.
When you return to the document, the ribbon will be hidden again. If you want to keep the ribbon displayed, see the steps above to Show the ribbon all the time.
See also
Minimize the ribbon
You can minimize the ribbon if you need to see more of the document you are creating. To collapse the ribbon, click the Minimize the Ribbon arrow at the top right.
To see the ribbon again, click the arrow again.
See also
Minimize the ribbon
There is no way to delete or replace the ribbon with the toolbars and menus from the earlier versions of Office. However, you can minimize the ribbon to make more space available on your screen.
Always keep the ribbon minimized
Click Customize Quick Access Toolbar .
In the list, click Minimize the Ribbon.
To use the ribbon while it is minimized, click the tab you want to use, and then click the option or command you want to use.
For example, with the ribbon minimized, you can select text in your Word document, click the Home tab, and then in the Font group, click the size of the text you want. After you click the text size you want, the ribbon goes back to being minimized.
Keep the ribbon minimized for a short time
To quickly minimize the ribbon, double-click the name of the active tab. Double-click a tab again to restore the ribbon.
Keyboard shortcut: To minimize or restore the ribbon, press CTRL+F1.
Restore the ribbon
Click Customize Quick Access Toolbar .
In the list, click Minimize the Ribbon.
Keyboard shortcut: To minimize or restore the ribbon, press CTRL+F1.


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The Ravens were well-represented today when ESPN announced the nominees for the 2013 ESPY Awards, which will be held on July 17 at 9 p.m.
The Ravens, who beat the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 to capture Super Bowl XLVII and complete a stunning playoff run, were nominated for the "best team" category along with Alabama's football team, the Chicago Blackhawks, the Miami Heat, the San Francisco Giants, the Oklahoma softball team and the U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics team.
After completing 22-of-33 passes for 287 yards and three touchdowns in the Super Bowl, quarterback Joe Flacco was nominated for "best championship performance," joining NBA Finals MVP LeBron James, Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselowski and World Series MVP Pablo Sandoval.
The Ravens' 38-35 double-overtime victory over the Denver Broncos in an AFC divisional playoff game will be up against the Boston Bruins' Game 7 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Heat's Game 6 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals in the "best game" category.
Running back Ray Rice's catch-and-run conversion on 4th-and-29 in the Ravens' 16-13 win over the San Diego Chargers is also in the bracket for "best play."
Former Ravens defensive coordinator and current Indianapolis coach Chuck Pagano was nominated for "best moment" for his return to the sideline during his battle with leukemia.
Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, the Rodgers Forge native who was a fixture cheering on the Ravens during their playoff run, was also nominated as the "best male athlete" in a category that includes the Heat's James, Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera and Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. Phelps, the most decorated Olympian ever, is also up for "best record-breaking performance" and the "best male U.S. Olympian."
Former Towson Catholic star Carmelo Anthony is a nominee for best NBA player. Former St. Frances standout Angel McCoughtry is nominated for the best WNBA player award. Paralympic athletes Jessica Long, a Baltimore resident, and Tatyana McFadden, who went to Atholton High, are both up for the "best female athlete with a disability" award.
You can vote for the ESPY Awards up until July 17 on ESPN.com/espys. The show will be hosted by actor Jon Hamm.


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Fandcamp 118: Sometimes Life's Cool
"I love this record" - bnjmnshw
If you like what you hear… click that 'buy' button and add it to your Collection. And probably check out / follow that fan's Collection as well (good odds there'll be similar gems to discover). And here is my Collection if you fancy having a poke around there. Don't have a Fan Account? Go fix that pronto -> https://bandcamp.com/fans.


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lovechocolate needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 88 designs submitted by 45 freelance designers.
A logo for a new mobile chocolate fountain business, to be printed on the mini marquees taken to shows throughout the UK. Also to be the basis for the company's brand.
Love Chocolate Ltd
Desired Color Scheme:
Please read the description
Desired Style:
Please read the description
Accepted File Formats:
Standard Web Formats (.jpg, .gif or .png); Vector Formats (.eps, .pdf or .ai)
The company sells LIQUID CHOCOLATE poured over fruit, candy, cookies etc. Mainly strawberries and marshmallows. The mini marquees are a dark blue/purple. The company name is LOVE Chocolate, so use it. maybe hearts? Maybe 2 colours max to keep simple. Gold is classic against deep blue? I'm not sure the fountains themselves are very attractive, but we'll see. OPTIONS: Go classic and old school, or go fun and funky. Use the above or just wording. I'm open. Thank you.
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Hotels: Hôtel Americano
By Morten Wilhelm Scholz
Hôtel Americano is a sleek boutique hotel with a cleverly designed facade facade that creates an interesting interplay with the surroundings while challenging the notions of in and out.
The program
The Hôtel Americano, which opened to the public in May 2011, is an industrial-modernist structure designed by the prominent Mexican Enrique Norten of TEN Arquitectos (Taller de Enrique Norten Arquitectos). Rising ten floors above ground level, the program includes 56 rooms, a roof deck with a smallish pool, bar, grill and garden terrace, all graced with breath-taking views of the city skyline, a stunning ground level restaurant and all the usual amenities of a design hotel in the luxury category. It is the first hotel in the United States from Grupo Habita, which operates 11 hotels in Mexico known for their cosmopolitan panache and fluid design.
The context
The hotel is situated in Chelsea, the Manhattan art gallery neighbourhood, which seems to be the current battleground of the world's 'starchitects'. Thus Enrique Norten has joined the ranks of Jean Nouvel, Frank Gehry, Shigeru Ban, Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Neil Denari, all of who have recently accomplished some captivating work in Chelsea.
The address of the Hôtel Americano is West 27th Street near the Hudson River and the notable High Line Park. A generation ago, heavy industry and warehouses dominated the neighbourhood – since then the party scene moved in and currently the stretch is the epicentre of New York's high-end art galleries.
This trichotomy – post-industry, party, and art – seems to be the overall concept behind the layout of the structure, not least reflected in the defining facade.
The concept
The north-facing entrance facade is covered from top to bottom in a stainless steel mesh screen. In a subtle hint to the neighbourhood's industrial heritage the gleaming mesh is created from salvaged conveyor belts. Depending on the circumstances – the angle from which one views the building; the amount of sunlight and so on – the facade looks either utterly impenetrable or flimsily transparent. At night, however, the interior light from the individual rooms perforates the screen and lights up the whole structure – like a building set on fire. Poetically inclined commentators have gone as far as describing the effect as that of a building clad in sexy silk stockings. But the construction is much more than just an aesthetic show-off.
Between the mesh screen and the rooms facing the street side runs an 8½ feet wide catwalk creating an essential air buffer, letting in daylight and views while still permitting the rooms a sense of intimacy and privacy. It is an ingenious solution and only connoisseurs will recognise it as an old TEN / Grupo Habita trick already applied to the Hotel Habita in Mexico City.
The interior
Hôtel Americano caters to a slick, clubby and well-off clientele with an interest in art and design. That's a tough crowd to impress, and Grupo Habita has recognized the need to bring out the heavy (French) artillery to make the fastidious clientele feel at home. The interior design is done by the Parisian agency MCH Arnaud Montigny, famous for having designed the high-end fashion concept store Colette.
The layout of the rather small rooms is modelled after a Japanese ryokan (recently Montigny worked with Japanese architect Kengo Kuma on the Jugetsudo, a teahouse in Paris) with platform beds and minimalist fixtures. The furniture is mostly Mid-Century modern, and the materials are Scandinavian in origin with lots of wood panelling, glossy concrete and squeaky-clean white walls.
This minimal around-the-world attitude even finds its way to the food menu. The main restaurant serves French fare with a Latin flare, while the rooftop grill does Mediterranean all summer, Alpine during winter, and room service comes in the shape of perfectly square bento boxes.
In a world where the boutique hotel concept is under pressure from commercial chains, Hôtel Americano delivers an elegant minimalist solution seamlessly integrating the International Style architecture with a tight globalised interior design.