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April 27, 2017 in Uncategorized
Losing your website or all your website data can be any webmaster's worst nightmare. This is especially true, if you do not have any back-up copies of your data. Most of us like to believe that it can never happen to us. Though rare, but it does happen. So, it's best to be prepared in advance. You may not have a big business website, but just a small website or a personal blog but, it's still highly important to have an automated backup plan. Bluehost is a great web hosting company that does a lot to protect it's customers website and data. While other web hosts may do little about it, Blue Host offers several great features, like the Bluehost Backup and Recovery Tool that help you to safeguard your website and data. Other Bluehost features can be learnt in Bluehost Review on flexmens.org site. [click here to visit the Bluehost site]. You may also take a look at Bluehost Coupon site that offers $3.49 discount. Click here to Open the page in a new window.
One of the ways in which Bluehost protects your information is by performing complimentary automatic backups of your entire account. They take these backups on a monthly, weekly and even daily basis. These backups act as a great safety net for your website, but still Bluehost recommends that you perform your own site data and file backups and store copies of these at a different, safe place away from the Bluehost server in order to achieve 100% complete safety against data loss. You can take advantage of several Bluehost Promo and Discount offers to get huge savings on Bluehost hosting. The best is this Bluehost Coupon that guarantees Bluehost web hosting package at price of just $3.95 a month.
Bluehost hosting comes with both a free and a pro version of Site Backup & Restore tool. With the free version of this tool, you can set up automated backup procedures within Bluehost control panel. Any tasks of site restoration have to be manually done. But the pro version of this tool, gives you the added capability to restore the files, directories etc. and also MySQL databases.
Let's look at how you can access the system bckups that are created by Bluehost:
- Login to Bluehost Control Panel
- Go to Files section in the control panel and select File Backup & Restore.
- Select which aspect of your website you wish to access. You may choose from Website files or MySQL Databases or Full cPanel backup.
- Choose whether you want to access Daily, Weekly r Monthly backup files.
- In the Download window, select the format you need – TAR archive or ZIP archive, nd pres the Start Archiving button.
Below are the steps to create your own backup in Bluehost control panel. If you use a content management system on your website, like WordPress, Joomla etc, or a blog or e-commerce platform, you should start by taking a backup of yur database, by following these steps.
- Login to Bluehost Control Panel
- Go to Databases section in the control panel and select phpMyAdmin Tool.
- A list of databases will be provided on the left side. Choose the database that you want to backup.
- On the right side, Click on the Export tab.
- Select the Format of backup as SQL and click on Go button.
- Once the download is complete, Save the database backup file to a safe location. It is recommended that you store it at a location different from Bluehost server, like an external tape storage or a cloud storage platform.
To backup your website's actual content, follow the below instructions.
- When you first signup for Bluehost web hosting, an FTP account is normally created for you. If you've forgotten the details, the FTP username and password can be accessed in the FTP accounts section. But if you do not have any FTP account, first create an FTP account in Bluehost Control panel in FTP accounts sub-section under Files section.
- Login to an FTP program of our choice, like FileZilla, by entering the required Bluehost FTP account details.
- Once connected to Bluehost server, download all your website files and folders, and save these to a safe location.
Though the Bluehost automated backups can be a great help, but since they are carried out by the company at their own discretion, these may not be able to always capture the most recent version of your website. Hence, any time that you make changes to your website (whether small or significant), it's a good idea to take backup of database, files etc., so that it can be restored in the unfortunate event of loss.
If you follow the practice of regularly taking a backup of your files and data, you will save yourself a lot of hassle and attain complete peace of mind.
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Fenella Saunders
You are surrounded by single-purpose objects: a table that is only a table, a shirt that provides only one level of warmth, a window that always admits the same amount of light. But there is no reason fabricated materials should not be able to switch their properties on and off the way biological materials often do, such as the eye adjusting its sensitivity to light or hairs standing up on the skin in the cold. "To make materials that are dynamic and responsive is the future of materials science," says Joanna Aizenberg, a materials engineer at Harvard University.
Aizenberg started down this path while brainstorming one day with a group of colleagues. As they were talking about future directions for their field, they jotted down an idea: Is it possible to create a tent out of a water-repellant fabric that could be transparent on rainy days but reflective when it is sunny? As Aizenberg and her colleagues reported in the journal Nature Materials, they have created a hybrid liquid-solid material that can perform this optical shift simply by being stretched.
The researchers began by working with a woven polymer material, which can stretch and then return to its original shape. They coated this fabric with a thin layer of lubricant that has a particular affinity for the fabric, so it does not rub off or evaporate easily. The lubricant also repels water, ice, dust, oil, and many other contaminants.
On the unstretched fabric, the lubricant forms a coating that is perfect down to the atomic level. "It's kind of counterintuitive but we use rough surfaces to hold the liquid and create molecularly smooth surfaces," Aizenberg says. "There are no defects to hold onto, and liquid after all is movable anyway. Everything that touches these surfaces just slides off." In addition, any incoming light has nothing to scatter off of, so the material is transparent.
When the fabric is stretched, the pore size between fibers expands and some of the liquid recedes into them. At that point, the liquid surface becomes uneven; light scatters from it, turning it opaque; and the material no longer repels water. When the fabric is released, it becomes smooth again and its previous properties return.
To scale up their test-size material to something like a tent, real-world conditions have to be considered. Although the lubricant is persistent, the material still needs a replenishing reservoir for long-term durability. As Aizenberg explains, the lubricant would be able to restore its levels automatically, much like a wick draws up fuel in an oil lamp. Besides selecting liquids that have a low evaporation rate, Aizenberg and her team are also able to engineer ones that don't have environmental or health concerns.
But tents aren't the only use for such "tunable" fabrics. Instead, for instance, the substrate could be used to control the flow of liquids on its surface. Such properties may make it useful in lab-on-a-chip devices, where small quantities of fluids are put through a multitude of reactions in parallel. The materials don't have to be stretched en masse to work—they can be bent or poked to locally alter their properties. Aizenberg and her team demonstrated that a drop sliding down the surface can be made to move at a specific speed or stopped at will by stretching specific points in the fabric.
"That creates a way of programming the velocity of the liquids moving through this device," Aizenberg says. "I don't need a valve, I can take my channel and stretch it, and it stops the liquid completely." In addition, materials with different surface properties will move at variable speeds on the same surface, so it would be possible to automatically sort and identify droplets by type.
Aizenberg points out that although this demonstration shows materials controlled by stretching, other mechanisms can be used to alter the properties, including chemical, magnetic, or electrical means. "There is a whole range of other stimuli that can change the porosity of your system," she says. "There are polymers that in response even to the environment would swell and contract and therefore make the holes larger or smaller."
The most intriguing aspect of Aizenberg's approach is that it could lead to dynamic materials with multiple functions. For instance, a gel that can chemically self-regulate and maintain, say, a set pH in response to temperature, without any external power, would be key for medical implants. "It's not only black and white, it's all of the range of properties that you can finely tune by changing the material design," she says. "I truly think that's where materials science is going to move."
You can find this online at http://www.americanscientist.org/issues/num2/2013/5/pulling-on-the-shade/1
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TV entertainment console shown in Meadow finish. Console features 2 glass doors with two shelves that can be adjusted (32.25w x 19d x 26.25h) and six storage media drawers with removable dividers to hold CDs, DVDs and video games. Drawers are mounted on full extension ball bearing drawer glides and are made from solid poplar drawer English dovetail drawer construction. Can be ordered in sizes ranging from 42 to 72 wide, and 24 to 36 tall. Unit should hold 4 electronic components depending on the size and is designed for most flat panel plasma and LCD and DLP projection TVs. Customization available. Bring us a sketch, room plan and dimensions of your components, and we will help you design your perfect wall unit or TV console. Most pieces come in various widths, depths and heights. Choose from oak, maple, cherry and Quartersawn oak and choice of style and finish. It is easy to create a functional and beautiful piece of furniture. No particle board. Fully assembled. Made in Northern California. Manufacturer: Stuart David
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- Any drawer can be upgraded to self-closing glides or to solid cedar drawer interiors
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- Any pieces may be made in a custom size.
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Stuart David began in 1961 as Stuart's Cabinet Shop owned by Stuart Neilson and his wife Lela who designed custom cabinets for local homes. They had reputation for beautifully crafted, extremely durable cabinets that would withstand the test of time. Over the years, the manufacturing process became more important and they focused their efforts in this area. Now run by their son David, Stuart David Home Furnishings distributes its furniture throughout the United States. Stuart David is still manufactured in Ceres California and continues to be a leader in providing fine wood furniture.


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As I get older and more in tune with how to run a household successfully I realize all the ways that a family can be frugal, or "go" frugal (like, going green … only cheaper lol). I've been a coupon clipper and usually save at least $10 at the Commissary (which in itself is a wonderful place to save money!) I also look for sales and price compare things. I have a chart that I got from ListPlanit that helps me to compare items at different stores – it's very helpful because I am a bad list maker.
Anyway, here is a little list of ways our family is working to be more frugal:
- Clip coupons (they seriously work!) – but don't buy something that you wouldn't normally buy just because you have a coupon for it. Also – my friends and I swap coupons sometimes, it works out really well!
- Search for sales – check out various stores for price comparisons.
- If you are military and have access shop at the Commissary! They aren't lying when they say they can save you 30% off your grocery bill. Get what you can there and then what you can't try Wal-Mart (if you have one). They might be a little *evil* but they are still cheap.
- Save and try NOT to use credit cards!!!! (easier said than done, I know!)
- If you are swimming in credit debt why not try and do a balance transfer? Make sure that the percentage rate is super low for at least 6 months (or better yet for the "life of the balance"). Pay attention to the "balance transfer fee" because it could be high. Then, make that card a PRIORITY.
- Make a budget and stick to it – sounds simple but it works. Try and use cash for things like groceries and entertainment (and allowance). A trick I learned from my Mom that works for me is to divvy up the budgeted money into different envelopes. Then you can see plainly what you have to spend.
- Cash in those bonus points from you credit cards! I love getting either $50 "cash" or a $25 Starbucks card from my Discover Card points. A lot of companies have reward cards – if you are going to use plastic you might as well earn stuff.
- For playgroups meet somewhere FREE (like a park) and plan a picnic. The kids will have a great time eating on a blanket on the ground and the adults get to relax.
- Swap babysitting with friends.
- Try to shop online at places like eBay or Half.com – even Amazon now has a used entertainment category. Pay attention to shipping though.
- Seriously SHOP AT THRIFT STORES (and pawn shops!).
- If you like to rent movies see if there is a "Redbox" nearby – the movies (usually new releases) are only $1 per night! You can even get a text message per week with a "freebie" code!
- Don't pay a lot for eyeglasses when you've got a website like Zenni Optical around. Their glasses start at only $8 and are super cute and in tons of styles. I personally know moms who have shopped at their site and say that their deals are really for REAL and that the quality is excellent. They were even mentioned in a book titled "Living Rich by Spending Smart" by Gregory Karp. (Which might I add has some seriously great advice).
I'm sure there are more GREAT tips on spending less money. Please share YOURS!!


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Yeah, seriously, both parts.$131.99 for MP Soundwave. %^@&^$%^&#$^%_)**(^& yoooouuu!!!!!! Such *^$%&*#es. Ridiculous. I am happy with the price I paid at SDCC. (But wallet is still recovering from Botcon in June and SDCC in July!! :-(
I'll keep an eye out, I'm also looking for Padme. I am beginning to doubt good paint on your namesake exists outside of the TRU exclusive bike set.Looking for: SW black series 4" padme and bikerscout (good paint). And TF Metroplex. Where the heck is this dude already?
We definitely cannot do "morning", which to you is like 7am. Sucks about the sleep thing, but I don't see it possible getting everybody together that early, which is why I was shooting for a time in the early evening so you can hang out and go straight from that to work. But if that doesn't work with your sleep, that's reasonable.Oh ya, forgot about meetup times: 9/14 or 15 may work, morning time optimally. It completely throws me off schedule going to sleep early after my graveyards & waking up "early." I normally get up at 8-8:30p on workdays. I enjoyed meeting up with ya JT and Raphael, but I was so out of it during and after -.
One more thing: MP 10 Optimus is superawesome!!! I opened him for my bday. So rad!!! Haven't experimented fully with the trailer, roller and the axe, but I love it so far. Also love the old MP Prime as well. Different reasons. Why didn't anyone tell me to open him sooner??!!
No way, that is too funny! Haven't heard about the scalper studs in a while.


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The International Diabetes Federation's Life for a Child Programme continues to go from strength to strength. In 2011, another seven countries joined the programme with increasing numbers of young people receiving vital insulin, syringes and monitoring supplies. Important progress was also made in developing online educational resources and building the knowledge base that will help strengthen the response to the diabetes epidemic.
The Life for a Child Annual Report 2011 highlights these achievements and the ongoing development of the programme, which is providing a lifeline for children with diabetes in developing countries.
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exactly what are stuart's qualifications? i guess the fact that he is a left wing comedian qualifies him in the mind of the democrats in MN.
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Road Kill set you standards higher. I have met Bachman, man what a loon. Approximately 3 weeks age she spent a considerable amount of time meeting with what? The owner of Stillwater motors in Stillwater Minn. She then went through the dealership telling all the employess how she was going to keep Gm from closing them down. So with watching that video, what a 2face.
Loon or not I don't follow that close. But she made some good points. An imperial presidentcy, 20 czars. The current administration doesn't think anything of tramppling the constitution if it fits their adgenda. I still think that we will one day soon be saying king obama instead of president.
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By Tiernan Ray
Tavis McCourt of Raymond James, who raised his rating on the stock this morning to Strong Buy from Outperform, while maintaining a $600 price target, was on CNBC a short while ago to discuss his note.
McCourt slightly raised his estimate for the June-ending fiscal Q3′s iPhone sales estimate, to 28 million units from 27 million.
But mostly he was pushing the notion that "phase 2" is emerging for the company in mobile computing. Phase 1, consisting of smartphones and tablets, is maturing, and phase 2 "is the expansion of smartphone chipsets/OS/ecosystems into autos, TVs, appliances and probably uses not currently thought of for computing devices," he wrote.
"Apple's dominance of high income consumers and the vertically integrated model positions it well to capture the largest share of profits as mobile computing moves beyond smartphones and tablets."
We're coming up on the iPhone 5S launch, in late june we'll probably have most of the component vendors talking about their orders for the quarters. We'll probably have most of the commentary more positive for Apple."
On the channel's "Fast Money: Halftime Report," he was asked by host Scott Wapner and by the guests what to make of the persistent weakness in Apple shares, and he emphasized the company's "subscribers," which he seems to use as a synonym for Apple's user base:
Apple's strategy as I see it, is to hav iOS in a lot of devices going forward. It looks like autos will be a licensing opportunity for them. All these markets somewhat niche, it's true, from a revenue standpoint. Theirs will continue to be a revenue stream dominated by the iPhone. But the importance of the ecosystem moving beyond smartphones and tables is that more and more people will be locked into that ecosystem. They wake up and suddenly their car, their TV is running on iOS, that makes it more likely their next smartphone will probably be running iOS.
Wapner pressed McCourt on the extremely weak trading in Apple, with the stock down 23% this year.
I think the street's pretty mixed in their outlook for the company, but the trend is up, basically, as concerns their subscribers. Their was a one-time substantial downtick in gross margin [in Q2] driven by the iPhone 5. As the iPhone 5 gains volume, we'll see that margin ticking up, and the year-over-year gains will tick up going forward as year-over-year comparisons get easier […] There was a lot of end of quarter stuff going on [with AAPL trading] The stock clearly found a base at $390, $400. So, even among those not convinced the back end of year will be any better, the shares have some support there. Don't look at chart movements having a predictive factor on near term movement of fundamentals […] [The weakness in the stock] has a lot to do with [Google's (GOOG)] Android competition. There is one data point I hang my hat on: Retention rates on iOS are about 90% or more. That's really unique in the history of consumer products. I'm sure Nike (NKE) doesn't have a retention rate of 90% on sneakers, or Whirlpool (WHR) on washing machines. As long as that subscriber base is growing as it is, and we think it's at a rate of 30% plus, year over year, their fortunes will improve as we see a new device come to market. They have a lot of swings at the plate over the next couple quarters […]
Asked about China, in particular, and the risks of weakness in that country's economy, McCourt responded:
I think there's probably some perceptual issues with respect to China. The iPhone has done well for a high-end device in China. But it's still only 10% to 15% of overall smartphone sales globally. The next leg up depends on an iPhone deal with China Mobile (CHL). It's certainly feasible with the phone using Qualcomm's (QCOM) chipset. If not, there's still a lot of upside in China, but not the triple-digit growth in China some low-end smartphones are seen.
Apple shares today are up $13.33, or 3.4%, at $409.86.


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Track Hindprint 1 1/4" (3133 mm) long, with 5 toes printing; foreprint slightly smaller, with 4 toes printing.
Sign Burrow has conical entrance mounds of hard-packed earth at least 1' (30 cm) high and often more than 2' (60 cm) wide, resembling a miniature volcano. Burrows are usually found in groups that may occupy 100 acres or more.
Scat: Droppings are variable, usually elongated, 1/2" (12 mm) pellets; maybe be a connected string of small pellets.


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Alternate name: Heartleaf Leopardbane
Family: Asteraceae, Aster view all from this family
Description Native, perennial herb; may spread by rhizome to form large colonies.
Habit: upright stems, usually unbranched, rise from a rough basal rosette.
Height: 4 to 28 inches (10-70 cm).
Leaf: serrated, heart-shaped to arrowhead-shaped; 1.25-4 in (3-10 cm) long, 0.75-4 in (2-10 cm) wide; in basal rosette, and on stem in 2-4 opposite pairs.
Flower: daisy-like, 2-3.5 in (5-9 cm) widepointed oval rays around a yellow to orange disk.
Fruit: dry, hairy seed, to 3/8 in (1 cm) long, attached to white bristles.
Flower May to September.
Flower May - August
Habitat Open-canopy coniferous forests, sub-alpine meadows.
Range Native to the Pacific Northwest and the Rocky Mountains, from Alaska south to California, east to New Mexico and the Dakotas; with disjunct populations in Michigan, Ontario, and Manitoba; 1600-10,000 ft (500-3000 m).
Discussion Also known as: arnica, heart-leaf leopardbane. This plant is now extinct in North Dakota, and endangered in Michigan. One of the dominant ground covers in many forest communities of the West.
Comments Dwarfed plants, with stems only 4-8 in. high, are distributed with the species and are called var. pumila.
Exposure Preference Sun to shade.
Native Distribution Alaska to the Black Hills, s. to California & New Mexico; rare w. of the Cascades; also Keweenaw County, Michigan
Site Preference Dry or moist, open or wooded places; 3500-10,000 ft.
Soil Preference Various moist or dry soils.


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Parks & Gardens
Help Washington Park visitors with information, directions or just a friendly hello. The Park Hosts have no set schedule; they just don vests and carry leaflets whenever they walk the park. Contact Bob Lustberg, 503-223-5946, or Steve Pixley, 503-823-5121.
The 2013 volunteer season is beginning…Meet at the Coolhouse every Wednesday, from 9:00 am to noon, until November. Bring a sandwich and join other volunteers for lunch afterwards.
Gardeners wanted. No experience necessary - we will teach. Help establish the Garden's tour guide program. Contact firstname.lastname@example.com or call Parks Volunteer Services at 503-823-5121.
International Rose Test Garden at Washington Park
Contact the Rose Garden, 503-823-3636 or Volunteer Services, 503-823-5121.
- Garden Preparation
Join PP&R's rose curator in performing tasks to bring the garden to "show quality" appearance. Every Tuesday any time between 9:00 AM-noon. Meet at the Information Kiosk.
- Deadheading Roses
Mid-May through September. Volunteers are needed any time Tue-Fri between 7:00 AM-2:00 PM, and Monday evenings between 6:00-8:00 PM.
- Garden Tours
Volunteers conduct 45-minute guided tours of the garden daily at 1:00 PM beginning May 29. Meet at the Rose Garden Store.
Peninsula Park Rose Garden
Interested in attending a free rose class? Learn about rose care on Sunday, June 23, at Peninsula Park Community Center.
Deadheading roses takes place mid-May through September. Volunteers are needed any time Mon/Wed/Fri between 8:00 AM-noon. Contact Volunteer Services, 503-823-5121. View the slideshow of the 2009 "deadheaders" at Peninsula Park Rose Garden.
Arbor Lodge Park
Quarterly work parties, dates and times TBD. Join neighbors to weed and maintain the park without chemicals! Meet at the west ballfield between N. Dekum & Bryant. For more info, email Ginger.
Cathedral Park - Clean up along the Riverbank
Join Portland Organic Productions in making a positive difference for the environment and the community by picking up litter, removing invasive plants and covering up graffiti in beautiful Cathedral Park. Please meet under the St. Johns Bridge at the amphitheater off N. Edison and N. Pittsburgh. Join in this community-building effort and bring a water bottle, friends and family, and a desire to make a positive change. Please wear slip- and water-resistant close-toed shoes as well as durable clothes. Contact firstname.lastname@example.com for more information. For 2013: Sunday, March 24; Sunday, April 21; Sunday, June 23; Saturday, July 13; Friday – Sunday, July 19 – 21 (in conjunction with Cathedral Park Jazz Festival. Details are forthcoming); and Sunday, August 25. All work parties are from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
About Portland Organic Productions
Portland Organic Productions provides clean up services in St. Johns and Cathedral Park year around. They remove litter, graffiti, and invasive plants, as well as install native plants and sometimes murals for community enjoyment. For further information on Portland Organic Productions: https://www.facebook.com/PDXOP


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The Art of the Indian Subcontinent gallery houses a treasury of rare and valuable works of art spanning nearly two thousand years of creativity. Sculptures, textiles and paintings promote a deep appreciation for the cultures, religions and art historical styles of a vast area that extends from modern India, Bangladesh and Pakistan to the Himalayas and west to the Islamic world.
Massive 15th–16th century teak brackets and lintels mark the entrance to the gallery. Inside, powerful sculptures, sumptuous textiles and intricate paintings introduce the main faiths of India – Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam and Christianity. Dynamic images of gods, goddesses and saints in a variety of art historical styles illuminate the Hindu pantheon, as well as ritual, festivals, symbolism, mythology and epic stories. Prominent among these are remarkable Chola-period sculptures, and large vibrant paintings [pichhavai] celebrating the popular blue god Krishna. The emergence and importance of Buddhism in the Indian subcontinent is illustrated through early images of the Buddha in human and symbolic form, as well as bodhisattva saviour figures, including those from Gandhara which show distinct Hellenistic influence. Jainism is represented through serene stone images and distinctive manuscript paintings of Jinas (enlightened Jain beings). Ornamental architectural elements from Mughal India include a grand 17th-century marble arcade and an intricate sandstone screen from Emperor Shah Jahan's reign [1628–58]. An ivory image of Christ crucified from Goa illustrates another, often overlooked, aspect of Indian art.
Other highlights include textiles from the significant national collection of Indian mordant dyed cottons and silk patolas made for international trade. Some examples date from as early as the 15th century. A selection of Indian miniatures introduces a range of themes, from sacred diagrams to images of court ceremony.


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Clinton K. "Bubby" Kemper, Jr., 92, of New Liberty, passed away Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at the New Horizons Medical Center.
He was the son of the late Clinton and Lula Lucas Kemper.
Survivors inlcude his wife, Marie Sparrow Kemper and his son, Don Kemper.
The funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 at the Main Street location of McDonald & New Funeral Homes.
Burial was in the Owenton Cemetery.
Lena Hunter, 88, of Owen County, passed way Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.
Mrs. Hunter was born in Lusby Mill to the late John and Nancy Howard Duncan. She was a homemaker, farmer and member of the New Columbus Baptist Church. She was a longtime member of the Owen County Homemakers.
She was the widow of Robert J. Hunter.
John Robert Stephenson, passed away Dec. 8, 2012, after a long illness.
He was the son of Leslie and Lucy "Marston" Stephenson. Born July, 1930 in Owen County, he was a graduate of Owenton High School in 1948.
He is preceeded in death by his wife Barbara (O'Banion) Stephenson.
Dale Manley passed away on Nov. 30, 2012, at Quaker Heights Care Community in Waynesville, Ohio.
Atmore Abrams, 87, widower to Doris Luttrell Abrams, passed away Sat. Dec.8, 2012, at his home.
He was born March 4, 1925, in Owen County to the late Franklin Wolf and Hallie Bramlett Abrams. He was a farmer, a former heavy-equipment operator, a member of Monterey Masonic Lodge and a member of Harmony Baptist Church.
He is survived by two sons; Gary (Elizabeth) Abrams of Lexington, and Kenny (Peggy) Abrams of Frankfort; four grandchildren, Kim Murray and Jeff Abrams of Frankfort, Gary Dean Abrams of Winchester, Lisa Lackey of Lexington; and nine great-grandchildren.
James M. "Jimmy" Smith, 76, of Frankfort, passed away Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at the Masonic Home in Shelbyville.
Survivors include his wife, Helen McDonald Smith and his daughter, Debbie (Carey) Tichenor of Versailles.
The funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, at 2 p.m. in the Main Street location of the McDonald & New Funeral Homes. Burial was in the Monterey Cemetery.
Harold Perkins, 89, of Owenton, passed away Wednesday Nov., 14, 2012, at the Florence Park Care Center.
Born July 13, 1923 in Owenton, he was the son of the late Brish and Dollie Baker Perkins. Also preceding him in death were his siblings, Edward Perkins, Lucille Beverly, Helen Towles, and Dorothy Davis.
Joan Carole Judy Littrell, 72, of Owen County, died at her residence on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012.
She is survived by her husband, William "Bill" Littrell.
A visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 at the Main Street location of McDonald and New Funeral Homes with Gene Roberts and Mark Judy officiating.
She will be interred in the Owenton Cemetery.
Roy Martin, 72, passed away Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012.
He is survived by his wife, Thelma Jenkins Martin; and a daughter, Lisa and her husband Darrell Ison of Stamping Ground.
The funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at the Main Street location of McDonald & New Funeral Homes. Burial was in the Owenton I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Mayme Nix Dunavent, 96, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012.
She was the daughter of the late David and Amanda Payton Nix.
Survivors include her sons, Glen (Joyce) Dunavent and Ronnie (Donna) Dunavent, both of Owenton.
The funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at the Seminary Street location of McDonald & New Funeral Homes. Burial was in the Owenton Cemetery.
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Did you know?The Mother City Queer Project was held for the first time in 1994 to celebrate the protection of gay rights that the new South African dispensation guarantees.
With its rocking nightlife, beautiful beaches and five-star accommodation, Cape Town is one of the top gay travel destinations in the world.
The friendly city is filled with gay people who have chosen Cape Town as their home, not only because of its spectacular sights, but also because the people of Cape Town are generally liberal and welcoming.
Out Now Business Class, which specialises in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) travel market, has named Cape Town as one of the top 20 gay travel destinations for 2013.
Trendy places like the De Waterkant Village are popular hangouts for gay people, and the immediate vicinity is filled with clubbing spots like Beulah Bar (which mostly caters for lesbians), Beefcakes, and drag club Bubbles.
To ogle buff bodies, or to show off your own, head down to Clifton's third beach, or to Sandy Bay, the only nudist beach in the city. There are four beaches at Clifton, separated by large, ancient boulders. Each beach has its distinctive personality, and third beach is quintessentially gay.
South Africa has a liberal constitution and gay marriages are legal, which makes Cape Town the perfect wedding destination. There is an entire industry dedicated to organising weddings on wine farms, at hotels, on yachts and even on Table Mountain.
The city really comes out to party in December and one of the most eagerly anticipated events is the Mother City Queer Project, the biggest themed costume party in Africa. Last year thousands of people dressed up to a fairytale theme and partied the night away.
While there are many gay-only establishments, gay people are welcome everywhere – and often straight people hang out in gay establishments like Beefcakes and Bubbles.
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Who to contact
Cape Town Tourism
Phone: +27 (0)21 487 6800
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How to get here
You can take a direct flight from many cities, including Johannesburg, Munich, London, Paris and Dubai.
Best time to visit
Cape Town is a year-round destination, but the city truly sparkles between December and April.
What to pack
The height of our tourist season is between February and March, when the weather is bright and hot. Pack lightly, but do add a light jacket, as it can get cool at night. Don't forget a high SPF sunscreen for when you go to Clifton, plus your camera and walking shoes.
Where to stay
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In the early days, Québec had earthen walls. But in 1832, the British erected solid stone ones as a defense against American attack. Today, it's the only walled city in North America, which earned it a UNESCO World Heritage Site designation in 1985. The interpretation centre has in-depth historical exhibits and a path, complete with interpretive signs, follows the walls making a self-guided tour easy and informative. Alternatively, there are two different 90-minute guided tours, which start at the Kiosk Frontenac on Dufferin Terrace and at the Interpretation Centre at 100 St-Louis Street. Call ahead for the schedule.
Musée de la Civilisation
Opened in 1998, this fascinating museum highlights the lifestyles and cultural uniqueness of different lands and peoples. Exhibits prompt visitors to examine their own traditions and values in tandem with those of other lands. There are approximately 50,000 objects and 20,000 documents here, including costumes, textiles, art and ethnology sections of the museum. Block off about two hours of your day to fully appreciate this interesting museum.
Onhoüa Cheteke
Experience the culture and heritage of Québec's first residents, the Huron Nation. Visitors can take guided tours through the village and watch as tribal members demonstrate skills that were being practiced long before the days of Champlain. The on-site restaurant, NEK8ARRE, serves traditional Huron food like caribou, mountain trout and deer. Before leaving, make sure you stop by the gallery and souvenir shop to pick up a unique little something for the folks back home.
Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec
In 1933, the government of the province of Québec started its first museum, comprised of the national archives, and natural science and fine arts collections. Eventually the archives and natural science collections were moved, and the museum switched its focus exclusively to art. Today's collection includes Québécois art from several time periods: pre-1900, 1900-1950, 1950-2000, and post-2000. The site itself is spectacular. Two historic buildings are joined by a contemporary structure to offer changing exhibits of more than 20,000 works of art in 12 galleries. Before you leave, enjoy lunch at the café (highlighting Québec produce) and be sure to visit the gift shop.
Basilique de Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
Each year, thousands of people make a pilgrimage of sorts to the Sainte-Anne Basilica. This striking structure, whose roots date back to a Catholic chapel that French explorers erected in 1658, was constructed in the shape of a Latin cross, using elements of both Gothic and Romanesque architecture. Its unique design includes two soaring spires, a fabulous white interior, five elaborate naves and 200 intricately designed stained-glass windows. Most visitors are particularly struck by the Chapel of the Scala Sancta (1891), which contains an astonishing replica of the 28 steps Jesus climbed before being sentenced by Pontius Pilate. Masses are held daily; admission is free.
La Citadelle de Québec
The number one visited site in Québec boasts a working fort, a museum (visitors must be part of a group with reservations) and the highly popular Changing of the Guard. The origins of Québec's Citadelle go back as far as the War of 1812, when the Duke of Wellington ordered its construction in anticipation of renewed hostilities with US forces. Today, the 25-plus buildings that comprise the Citadelle make it one of the largest North American forts still occupied by troops. One-hour tours of the grounds are offered daily. Hours and ceremonies are seasonal.
Funiculaire du Vieux-Québec
This unique transport dates back to 1879, when William Griffith had it constructed to carry Québec's residents and tourists from Sous-le-Fort in Upper Town to Lower Town's rue Ste-Anne. The only such funiculaire in Canada, it travels at a 45° angle for more than 200 feet, all the while offering a terrific panoramic view of the city and the St. Lawrence River. Take a minute to browse through the souvenir shop, where you'll find several neat gift ideas.
L'église Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Français
The original church on this site was built in 1690, but the current version was actually completed in 1723. It was named Notre-Dame-des-Victoires in 1711 after the French sank the British fleet. Numerous additions and alterations were made to the church over the years, but its original appearance was largely restored during renovations in the 1990s. The interior features an abundance of beautiful artwork from various eras. The original church on this site was built in 1690, but the current version was actually completed in 1723. It was named Notre-Dame-des-Victoires in 1711 after the French sank the British fleet. Numerous additions and alterations were made to the church over the years, but its original appearance was largely restored during renovations in the 1990s. The interior features an abundance of beautiful artwork from various eras.
Hôtel de Glace Québec
Modeled after the ice hotel in Sweden, Québec's creation is every bit as unusual and trendy. More than 15,000 tons of snow and 400 tons of ice are required to construct the 30,000 square foot building, which takes some five weeks to complete. It's a magnificent sight, to be sure, decorated with sparkling ice sculptures and rustic deerskins. If you're unable to secure hotel reservations, or if sleeping in the cold leaves you cold, you can visit for a guided tour or a cocktail in the bar. There are also a multitude of fun outdoor activities to enjoy, including snowmobiling, dogsledding, snowshoeing, ice fishing, ice skating and guided hikes.
La Promenade des écrivains
Québec has long been favored by writers, and this tour takes you past some of the specific places that have had the most pronounced influence. A guide offers historical background and specific details about numerous internationally known writers who lived in or visited the city and were inspired by it: such as Jacques Poulin, Sylvie Chaput, Don DeLillo, Henry David Thoreau, Pierre Morency and H.P. Lovecraft, to name a few. Tours last about two hours and depart from the north end of the Parc de l'Esplanade, near the Kent gate.


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Update: Congratulations to the winners of our A Love Story Contest… Brandy & Tim! Enjoy your $500 toward Crane stationery at The Pleasure of Your Company, and most of all, enjoy your Big Day!
Last weekend, we had the pleasure of participating in a wedding invitation trunk show at one of our favorite stationery boutiques, The Pleasure of Your Company in Baltimore. Brides flipped through Crane & Co. wedding invitation albums, had their names written by calligrapher extraordinaire Karen, sipped on mimosas and nibbled on cupcakes by The Velvet Chocolatier.
Brides were also gracious enough to share the story we never get tired of hearing: The proposal. Ski trips gone awry, picturesque vistas and surprise guests are just a few of the delightful details we heard over the course of the day.
To sweeten the experience (and just in time for Valentine's Day) each bride's story was entered in our A Love Story contest. Each video story will be posted on our Facebook page, and the story that receives the most 'Likes' by February 10th will win $500 toward their next Crane & Co. stationery purchase at Pleasure of Your Company. Wedding invitations, personal stationery, moving announcements — the possibilities are endless.
So without further ado, here are the entries (remember, to vote, head to our Facebook page and 'Like' your favorite story):
Peggy and Brett
Lauren & Bradley
Jessica & Chris
Brooke & John
Ashlynn & Greg
Brandy & Tim
Sarah & David
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Fatwa-endorsing singer featured at "Restoring Sanity" rally?
posted at 4:52 pm on October 30, 2010 by Ed Morrissey
I tuned in to the "Restoring Sanity" rally on the National Mall today during the prep time before the NARN broadcast this afternoon, just in time to see "Peace Train" performed live — and I said to my radio partner Mitch Berg, "Did I just see Cat Stevens on stage for a rally claiming to restore sanity?" As Aaron Worthing at Patterico and Ed Driscoll confirm, indeed I did, as did everyone else. Mediate has the video of Yusuf Islam's appearance, as well as a bit of his background:
The inclusion of Yusuf Islam in the Rally to Restore Sanity is sure to raise a number of eyebrows, given the controversy surrounding his alleged support of the fundamentalist Islamic fatwa against author Salman Rushdie. As Andy Levy tweeted "Rally To Restore Fatwas?" Yusuf has since asserted that he was simply joking and his comments were taken out of context. In the years that has followed, he has repeatedly denied ever calling for the death of Rushdie or supporting the fatwa.
You be the judge. In 1989, here's Islam speaking on a panel discussing the fatwa issued against Salman Rushdie issued by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Does this sound like an episode of a Bill Maher-type show?
Robertson: You don't think that this man deserves to die?
Y. Islam: Who, Salman Rushdie?
Robertson: Yes.
Y. Islam: Yes, yes.
Robertson: And do you have a duty to be his executioner?
Y. Islam: Uh, no, not necessarily, unless we were in an Islamic state and I was ordered by a judge or by the authority to carry out such an act – perhaps, yes. ….
Robertson: Would you be part of that protest, Yusuf Islam, would you go to a demonstration where you knew that an effigy was going to be burned?
Y. Islam: I would have hoped that it'd be the real thing.
Later, the New York Times reported that Islam stood by those remarks (emphasis mine):
The musician known as Cat Stevens said in a British television program to be broadcast next week that rather than go to a demonstration to burn an effigy of the author Salman Rushdie, "I would have hoped that it'd be the real thing."
The singer, who adopted the name Yusuf Islam when he converted to Islam, made the remark during a panel discussion of British reactions to Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's call for Mr. Rushdie to be killed for allegedly blaspheming Islam in his best-selling novel "The Satanic Verses." He also said that if Mr. Rushdie turned up at his doorstep looking for help, "I might ring somebody who might do more damage to him than he would like."
"I'd try to phone the Ayatollah Khomeini and tell him exactly where this man is," said Mr. Islam, who watched a preview of the program today and said in an interview that he stood by his comments.
In other words, he wasn't joking at all — which he himself later confirmed. When confronted with a choice between freedom of speech and homicidal religious zealotry, Cat Stevens chose the latter.
What I find amazing about this is that two stars from Comedy Central would share the stage with a man who supported the idea of murdering an artist for his remarks on Islam. The producers of South Park got death threats from radical Muslims for attempting to depict an image of Muhammed in one of their recent episodes, and the executive management of Viacom forced them to censor the show in fear of Muslim reaction. Now, two of Viacom's most recognizable television stars have linked themselves to a man who publicly endorsed that exact kind of threat — as a way to "restore sanity."
Earlier, I guessed that the rally would just be a waste of time. Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert managed to turn it into a despicable, offensive embarrassment. Isn't that … ironic?
Update: Salman Rushdie wasn't fooled:
Cat Stevens wanted me dead
However much Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam may wish to rewrite his past, he was neither misunderstood nor misquoted over his views on the Khomeini fatwa against The Satanic Verses (Seven, April 29). In an article in The New York Times on May 22, 1989, Craig R Whitney reported Stevens/Islam saying on a British television programme "that rather than go to a demonstration to burn an effigy of the author Salman Rushdie, 'I would have hoped that it'd be the real thing'."
He added that "if Mr Rushdie turned up at his doorstep looking for help, 'I might ring somebody who might do more damage to him than he would like. I'd try to phone the Ayatollah Khomeini and tell him exactly where this man is'."
In a subsequent interview with The New York Times, Mr Whitney added, Stevens/Islam, who had seen a preview of the programme, said that he "stood by his comments".
Let's have no more rubbish about how "green" and innocent this man was.
Salman Rushdie, New York
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A more aggressive-looking V8-engined Bentley Continental could boost sales and take the brand to a younger buyer.
What's new
The model that revitalised Bentley when it first launched in 2003 got a mild facelift for 2012. It's wider - the body by 40mm, the track by 41mm and front and rear by 48mm. It is also lighter by 65kg and boasts reduced drag and better aerodynamics, while a smaller steering wheel accesses a slightly sharper steering rack.
Then there's the Audi-sourced 4.0-litre V8 engine, with 373kW and 660Nm - just 50kW and 40Nm less than the 6.0-litre W12. Mated to an eight-speed ZF auto it dispatches the zero to 100 in 4.8 seconds. Eight speeds plus cylinder deactivation keep thirst pinned to a 10.5-litre/100km claim, though we netted 15.3 after a mix of city, highway and on-track driving.
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Paul Shorter, the face of Bentley NZ for 27 years, says a more aggressive-looking V8 will suit Kiwi buyers and will outsell the W12.
What we say
For all its gloriously opulent interior and impressive craftsmanship the car's not quite perfect - I kept tapping a gearchange paddle when I wanted the indicators, and would prefer a one-step adjustment for the suspension, instead of a button on the transmission tunnel accessing a choice of comfort to sport via the touch screen.
But you'd get used to the indicators and unwieldy suspension adjust, and this car will sell well here. New Zealanders like a V8, and though this is a bulky 2295kg car, it remains a winnerwhich can cross continents or cities in cosseting comfort yet respond vigorously when the road tightens up.
On the road
Our drive from Sydney into the Blue Mountains delivered highway, byway and a couple of lurid single lane kilometres that proved how unflappable this car is. Overcook it into a bend and it hauls on round, only a hint of tyre whine suggesting the car is nearing its limit. Then select sport, press the go-pedal and access that magnificent deep-throated roar ... We tested it on a privately-owned 5km circuit with almost 90 corners including cambers and combinations so tricky even the landowner rarely admits to a perfect lap. Yet it proved not only how improbably quick this GT and GT convertible are if you get your lines right, but how forgiving the big car is when you get it wrong and how phenomenal the brakes are.
Why you'll buy one?
You seek elegance and luxury in mile-munching comfort from a car capable of a brisk boogie through bends. And it sounds superb.
Why you won't?
There are better performance cars for $325,000; you want bigger back seats


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Quoting PensacolaDoug:You've confused climate change with climate variability.
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By: Dr. Jeff Masters , 3:30 PM GMT on March 18, 2013
A remarkable transformation in the vegetation of the Arctic has occurred over the past 30 years, according to a study of satellite data published on March 10, 2013, in Nature Climate Change. The authors found that Arctic vegetation growth and temperatures in 2011 resembled what occurred 250 - 430 miles farther to the south back in 1982. That's the approximate distance in latitude between San Francisco and San Diego, or Washington D.C. and Atlanta. More greening occurred in Eurasia than North America, and the Arctic's new greenness is visible on the ground as an increasing abundance of tall shrubs and trees. Large patches of vigorously productive vegetation now span a third of the northern landscape, an area about equal to the contiguous United States. "Higher northern latitudes are getting warmer, Arctic sea ice and the duration of snow cover are diminishing, the growing season is getting longer and plants are growing more," said co-author Dr. Ranga Myneni of Boston University's Department of Earth and Environment, in a NASA press release. "In the north's Arctic and boreal areas, the characteristics of the seasons are changing, leading to great disruptions for plants and related ecosystems." The changes in the Arctic's vegetation are being driven by human-caused global warming, which is occurring in the Arctic at more than double the rate of the rest of the planet. This so-called "Arctic amplification" is due, in part, to the increased melting of ice and snow near the pole. When ice and snow melt, they uncover darker surfaces underneath, which absorb more sunlight and increase Arctic temperatures in a vicious cycle which melts even more ice and snow. Using 17 climate models, the researchers predicted that a continuation of warming in the Arctic in coming decades could lead to over a 1300 mile latitudinal shift in Arctic vegetation zones by the year 2100, compared to the period 1951 - 1980. That's a distance greater than the north-south extent of the contiguous United States. However, more frequent forest fires, increased pest outbreaks, and summertime droughts due to a warming climate might slow down Arctic plant growth.
Figure 1. Of the 10 million square miles (26 million square kilometers) of northern vegetated lands, 34 to 41 percent showed increases in plant growth (green and blue), 3 to 5 percent showed decreases in plant growth (orange and red), and 51 to 62 percent showed no changes (yellow) over the past 30 years. Satellite data in this visualization are from AVHRR and MODIS. Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Scientific Visualization Studio.
Figure 2. Trees take hold as permafrost thaws near the Altai Mountains in Russia. Credit: Terry Callaghan, EU-Interact/Sergey Kirpotin, Tomsk State University.
One often hears complaints that global warming may be greatly overestimated, due to many temperature sensors being located in increasingly urbanized areas where local "urban heat island" effects are not being properly considered. If this were true (and it isn't), then we would not expect to see "nature's thermometers"--plants and animals--change their behavior and ranges much. But plants and animals are responding in major ways to the warming climate, and the greening of the Arctic is merely one more example of "nature's thermometers" telling us that the planet is warming significantly. Some other examples:
Fall is falling back: During 1982 to 1999, the end of the growing season was delayed by 4.3 days in the Northern Hemisphere. During 2000 to 2008, the end of the growing season was further delayed by an additional 2.3 days. In the U.S., fall now occurs ten days later than it did 30 years ago.
Spring is springing forward: Spring events, like bird and butterfly migrations, flower blooming times, and frog mating, have been advancing by about three days per decade over the past 30 years.
Animals are changing migration patterns: New species have colonized previously 'cool' regions, including sea anemones in Monterey Bay, and lichens and butterflies in Europe. Over the past 50 years, maximum range shifts vary from 200 km (butterflies) to 1,000 km (marine copepods).
Related blog post: New USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map for gardeners shows a warming climate
Dr. Myneni's petition to protect Earth from climate change
Professor Myneni of Boston University's Department of Earth & Environment, co-author of the greening Arctic study, has developed a simple one-sentence petition that he hopes one billion people will sign by Earth Day, 2014:
Dear Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon,
We, the People of the Earth, request You to act judiciously and expeditiously to protect the Earth from anthropogenic climate change.
People of the Earth
The petition, which I have signed, is at: https://yourclimatechange.org/, and was recently featured by Discovery News.
Jeff Masters
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Description ADULT MALE Has rather large, rounded head that looks black and white in poor light; good light reveals an iridescent purple sheen to black elements. Body plumage is otherwise white, except for black back. Eclipse and first-winter males recall adult female. ADULT FEMALE Dark brown back and head, except for striking white oval patch on cheek. White on wing can be glimpsed in swimming birds. Neck and underparts grayish white. JUVENILE Similar to adult female.
Dimensions Length: 13-15" (33-38 cm)
Habitat Fairly common. Found on wooded lakes in breeding season, nesting in tree holes. In winter, on sheltered coastal bays and inland lakes.
Range Southwest, Southeast, Eastern Canada, New England, California, Texas, Northwest, Plains, Great Lakes, Alaska, Western Canada, Florida, Rocky Mountains, Mid-Atlantic
Voice Mostly silent.
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When connecting ZTE MF626 3g usb modem to this motherboard the computer losing power and is automatically shut down. if you manege some how to start the computer with attached modem and you succeed to start application at the moment when the connection is established you lose your mouse so you can't control your mouse no mater what kind of mouse is PS2 or USB, also may stop working some other usb devices.
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Monday, October 24, 2011
Lillian Duncan and Free Books!
Before we visit with today's author, I want to announce that the winner of the signed copy of Elizabeth Goddard's novel, Freezing Point, is:
paleface.lu@ . . .
Congratulations! I'll contact you today for your snail mail address, and we'll get your book to you right away. I encourage readers to keep commenting and/or subscribe at right (above my list of books) in order to participate in future book give-aways!
Now let's meet novelist Lillian Duncan, author of Pursued (White Rose Publishing, July 2011).
Lillian lives in a small town in the middle of Ohio Amish country with her husband, four parrots, one Jack Russell, and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Whether as a speech-language pathologist, an educator, or as a writer, she believes in the power of words to change lives, especially God's Word.
Lillian believes books can be entertaining without being trashy. She writes the types of books she loves to read, suspense with a touch of romance. Along with writing novels, she writes devotions for ChristianDevotions.us
Please tell us five random things we might not know about you.
--I'm very, very short--4'8"--and believe it or not that does change the way people react to you.
--My husband is the funniest person I know.
--I can paint, but I can't draw! Go figure.
--When I get writer's block I stop writing and start painting. Before I know it, my creative juices begin to flow once again.
--I have had some amazing experiences with God answering my prayers.
Please tell us a bit more about the plot of Pursued.
Reggie Meyers has spent her life pursing the American Dream, but now she's the one being pursued— by an unknown killer.
Reggie's a big city lawyer and Dylan's a country farmer. In the normal course of events, their lives would never intersect but some accidents just aren't meant to be avoided. When Reggie crashes into Dylan, it makes a bad day even worse or so she thinks. Dylan, on the other hand, is intrigued by the feisty lady lawyer and wrangles a way to spend a bit more time with her by offering to drive her home after the accident. And so the journey that will change both their lives begins...
What is it about your lead character that will make your readers care about her?
Reggie has some rough edges but the readers will forgive her that because she's overcome so many obstacles in her life, including diabetes.
If you were the casting director for the film version of your novel, who would play your lead roles?
Oh, oh! I'm afraid my age will show with my choices. I think Jennifer Anniston would be a good pick for Reggie because...who doesn't love Jennifer Anniston?
As for the male lead, I need to be careful who I say—don't want to make my husband jealous! I'm going to pick country singer, Brad Paisley...
...or Toby Keith, because they're cute and they're country—just like Dylan.
Imagine God has led you to accept a contract to ghostwrite someone's autobiography. Whose is it? Why that person?
Mmmm. Hard question. So many choices. If I could go back in time, certainly at the top of the list would be Helen Keller. She had to have been such an amazing and intelligent person. Having worked with deaf children and one deaf-blind child, it's hard to imagine how she overcame such disabilities.
What is the last book you read that you would recommend?
Rooms by James Rubart and I loved it! I'd recommend it to anyone who needs to heal past hurts from their own life, and who doesn't need to do that? I'd read so many good things about the book, I finally decided to read it and am glad I did. Certainly, one of the best books I've read this year.
What are you working on now?
I'm working on a new book that will come out this fall, Deception. It's a great story about a set of estranged twins. I love it! And the other project I'm also working on is a sequel to Pursued.
Where else can readers find you online?
My website is www.lillianduncan.net and I've recently entered the blogosphere at lillianduncan.wordpress.com. They can also find me on Facebook and Twitter.
The book is available at fine book stores and for online purchase through these buttons:
Finally, what question would you like to ask my readers?
What's the deciding factor when you buy a book? Is it the cover, the blurb on the back, name recognition of the author, or something else?
Thank you, Lillian, for visiting with us and telling us about your novel. Readers, Lillian has offered to give a signed copy of her book to the winner of our drawing on Monday, October 31. To enter, leave a comment below in answer to Lillian's question, above. "Please enter me" won't get you entered. Leave your email address, in case you win, like so: trish[at]trishperry[dot]com.
Be sure to check out my interviews with Dan Walsh and Susan Meissner, below. Leave appropriate comments at the bottom of the posts to enter the drawings for a signed copies of their books. And don't forget to enter the drawing for His Grace is Sufficient...Decaf is NOT, below!
Annoying legal disclaimer: drawings void where prohibited; open only to U.S. residents; the odds of winning depend upon the number of participants. See full disclaimer HERE.
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- margie said...
Lillian...Usually I am looking for a particular writer when I shop for books...an attractive cover will catch my attention, so I will turn the book over and read the blurb on the back. If the book sounds interesting and I'm not familiar with the writer, I will look to see if there are recommendations from any writers that I do know. I am always looking for new writers to support and I love reading...my passion!! I am not familiar with you but have read Trisha's books, so her recommendation would make me want to read your book:) margie at mijares dot net
- October 24, 2011 at 1:23 PM
- apple blossom said...
I guess my final factor is the author If I am familiar with them
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- October 24, 2011 at 2:26 PM
There are so many reasons a
book appeals to me. Favorite
authors for certain, the
catagory, the jacket blurb
and reviews,mostly online,that
I have read.
- October 24, 2011 at 6:32 PM
- Linda Yezak said...
I'm like you--I can paint, but I can't draw either. And I don't think you're too old for casting Jennifer Anniston (I cast Meg Ryan for mine!). Either of those good lookin' country boys would be great in your book, which also sounds terrific. Love the cover!
All the best!
- October 24, 2011 at 6:42 PM
- ~Dana Pratola said...
Great interview, ladies! Lillian, before I buy a book I always look at a sample of the writing, whether it's flipping pages in a store or reading an excerpt online. A nice cover may drawm me to the book but it won't get me to buy it.
- October 24, 2011 at 10:45 PM
- Patsy said...
I'll have to say when I buy a book the cover does draw me. I can glance at the cover and know if it's one I might be interested it. I also read the blurb and see if I might like it. However, the author is usually the deciding factor. If I know that author is good that's usually what makes me buy the book.
Would love to read Lillian's book. Yes I'm short too - 5'1".
- October 25, 2011 at 8:14 AM
- squiresj said...
There are many factors that come into play when I buy a book. The cover has a lot to do with it because it draws you in. But I always check the back of the book to see what it is about. Also blogs by Trish and others interest me in books. I have authors who recommend books that I have come to treasure. Once I find a book that I cannot resist, I check all the books by that author and pass books on so others can learn of that author.
jrs362 at hotmail dot com
- October 25, 2011 at 3:18 PM
- Nancye said...
Generally speaking, if a cover catches my attention, or sometimes even itt's title, then I will pick it up. Once I pick it up I'll read what it is about. Boring-- back on the shelf. Sounds promising--I'll sometimes buy it, but usually it'll go on my working list of books I want to read or buy.
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
- October 25, 2011 at 10:10 PM
- kalea_kane said...
Oh there are so many things! Often I hit the bookstore, because one of my favorite authors has a new book out, but once I am there, I have to get more than one book. What I usually do is look at the titles (as most of the books are showing their spine). I'll grab a title that draws me. I will most likely glance at the cover, but that will not really influence my decision for the most part. Usually it is what I read on the back when it comes to a new author for me. Occasionally the back of a book doesn't give me enough. At that point I will just randomly open the book and read a paragraph. That will be the deciding factor. I have discovered a lot of new authors by getting a free kindle or nook download. I have bought several books after finding that I really enjoy a new author this way.
- October 26, 2011 at 12:14 AM
- Lane Hill House said...
What's the deciding factor when you buy a book? Is it the cover, the blurb on the back, name recognition of the author, or something else?
First I would look for historical fiction and a recognized publisher. The title and cover would catch my eye; I would read the back cover. I don't look at the recommendations first. I have been reading new authors lately, adding to authors I enjoy from previous books.
- October 26, 2011 at 10:33 PM
- Kristie said...
Lillian, what a great question. I'm a librarian and get to see new books every day. So many choices. It is very difficult. The cover has some influence but the jacket blurb has way more. I don't usually read reviews but I do take recommendations, And of course I have my favorite authors so anything they write I will read. Sorry if it's too long of an answer. Take care! kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
- October 26, 2011 at 11:38 PM
- Cheryl Barker said...
The deciding factor for me is personal recommendations and high praise from other readers.
Thanks for the chance to win the book!
ckbarker at gmail dog com
- October 26, 2011 at 11:59 PM
- misskallie2000 said...
Hi Lillian, If shopping in a store I usually look for author but I have to check out the other books and the title and covers that catch my eye will have me reading back cover then maybe 1st chapter. I have been reading over 60 yrs so read romance, mystery, suspense and some thrillers. Don't like blood and guts. lol Must have a great story. I have not read any of your books but love to find new authors. I know I will enjoy reading Pursued.
Thanks for the opportunity to enter giveaway.
misskallie2000 at yahoo dot com
- October 28, 2011 at 11:33 AM
- lorlyn63 said...
Hi Lillian,
I typically look for authors I have read, but often a cover of a book or the write up on the back cover will encourage me to read a new author and buy their book. I like variety from romance, historical romance, mysteries, and suspense. I have a lot of favorite authors, but I love to try new authors and find I just add to my favorites list. I have never read your books before, but I would love the opportunity to read Pursued.
Thank you for the opportunity to throw my name into the hat.
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Just finished uploading 40-something SquirrelMail plugin packages to the Debian servers. That'll put me in the top 10 developer s by packages maintained. Kinda cheated though since they're all related to the same project. That didn't stop Turbo Fredriksson climbing to 2nd place with all his libroxen packages though :)
Hope someone finds them useful.
You know Debian has over 5,000 source packages now? That's what makes it the best distro out there. Oh, that and apt- get.
Bored? Check out Lesbian GNU/Linux or my favourite site, FuckedCompany. Found some interesting stuff about Fire Walking. I did that once. It was fun. But not as much fun as jumping off the 134m Nevis Highwire Bungy in NZ. And I didn't get blisters from that either. I'd show you the photos but pair.com broke my account and I haven't bothered to move it to my colo servers yet. Maybe later.


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Binghamton University to host eating disorder presentation
BINGHAMTON, NY -- Binghamton University's Eating Awareness Committee, in conjunction with New York State's Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AHPERD) South Central Zone, will present "Andrea's Voice," a production by Doris and Tom Smeltzer. The program, which is free and open to the public, will be held at 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 16, in the University Union Mandela Room.
The Smeltzers, whose daughter Andrea died after a struggle with bulimia, have given numerous presentations around the country to help educate people about the consequences of eating disorders.
The program is sponsored by Eating Awareness Committee and Sodexo Campus Services at Binghamton University.
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Binghamton University alumni are leaders in their professions and in their communities. We are proud of the accomplishments of our notable alumni, and we're proud that their success stories began here at Binghamton. This slideshow features some of our most well-known graduates; you can also view a longer listing of notable Binghamton alumni.


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Dinner ready in 30 minutes! Enjoy this hearty pork recipe made with whole kernel sweet corn – a delightful meal.
Making hash is also a great way to use up small amounts of leftover meat (such as roast beef or corned beef) and vegetables (potatoes, onion and bell peppers). Just heat ingredients together in a skillet until lightly browned. Serve with gravy if desired.
Kitchen scissors come in handy for quickly and easily chopping fresh herbs, such as the parsley in this recipe.
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Experience Israel through the tastes and the smells: a gastronomic adventure to discover Israel's multicultural population and unique culture while indulging yourself in a wide palate of flavors.
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Start the day at the Hula Nature Reserve. The reserve has lovely walking trails, including a "floating bridge" over the wetland, and special lookout points where visitors can observe the wild birds.
In the spring of 1994, another stage in the campaign to restore the Hula Valley was completed: the flooding of 250 acres of uncultivated land, located approximately two kilometers north of the Hula Nature Reserve. Visitors can visit the re-flooded area to appreciate nature's powers.
While at the Hula valley Nature reserve don't forget to stop at "Oforia," a spectacular multimedia display that tells the story of the migratory route that crosses the region and the millions of birds that use it.
Continue to Rosh Pina, one of the first communities established by the early Zionists settlers, for a taste of rural life in the Galilee. Enjoy a meal at in one of the many fine country-style eateries that dot this picturesque community. A special treat is the chocolate factory in the restored part of Rosh Pina, located in the 19th-century one-room school house.
Proceed to Safed (Tzefat), one of the four holy cities in Israel and the home of Lurianic Kabalah (a branch of Jewish mysticism conceived by the 16-century Rabbi Isaac Luria).Stroll along the lanes of Safed's old city, visiting its many synagogues and its unique artist's colony.
Visit Hameiri Dairy - The first dairy in the country (Phone: +972-4-6921431, hwww.hameiri-cheese.co.il
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Trees outside Carnegie Mellon's Cyert Hall. Gigapan Epic 100 canted downward 90 degrees taking an image set from the robot "horizon" up 45 degrees.
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Great colors. Nice unorthodox perspective. Something to try: maybe rerun the stitcher on these input images and under Options select 'rows upward' and restitch and it should come out not rotated by 90 degrees. It's non-intuitive, but this actually works on all Gigapans.
You have created the fantastic planet Autumna. Only native Autumnans can explain how it can be that the ground is covered with orange sugar maple leaves, and all the leaves still on the trees are yellow. A wonderful puzzle.
Cool shot : ) It is a little planet without having to do a stereographic projection conversion with the lattitude at -90 degrees. I love the wonderful orange and yellow colors of the leaves.
Wow, that's an astonishing perspective!...and thanks for the comments on my Dawson Falls panorama. Here's one of the next in line to be uploaded: Helmcken Falls, on the same river downstream. (this is a 10% reduction of the original Gigapan) www.pbase.com/darby2/image/1183120 26/original
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For some reason, printing in PSP was more difficult and card-making was one reason I switched to PSE but you can make it work. You probably always want to create new layouts (whatever size) at 300 dpi, unless they'll only ever be used for the web. You can always go down from there. I almost always use inches as the dim. unless I'm creating something for the web.
Feel free to PM and if I can help, I certainly will!
"I do not understand the mystery of grace -- only that it meets us where we are and does not leave us where it found us." Anne Lamott.
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Make sure to check out the SG University and be sure to download the free eBook, 15 Things you Need to Know.
Posted 09 October 2011 - 09:40 PM
Tried to PM. First time. Didn't see this conversation. Didn't know what to do. Boy, am I a newbie!!!!! Thanks for the advice. Glad to know I'm not the only one that can't quite figure PSP out. I will try what you suggested and see if that will work. Since beginning to digital scrapbook and seeing that it seemed to be the program of choice, I downloaded a trial version of PSE10. (I am determined to learn how to do all that neat stuff y'all do!) Have played with it a little bit, but am still so confused with PSP that I wasn't sure if I wanted to rattle my brain any further or not. At least I have a basic working knowledge of PSP. Anyway, thanks again. I'm sure I'll be back.
I switched from PSP7 to PSE9 and never looked back. Your basic knowledge of PSP will really help you in PSE, believe it or not. Be sure to go through some tutorials for practice, just to help with the learning curve.
Make sure to check out the SG University and be sure to download the free eBook, 15 Things you Need to Know.
Becky gave you some good advice. PSE is a wonderful program, you just need to try to take one step at a time. The best way to learn it is with Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed: Photoshop Elements - Downloadable version, and remember you can always post questions in the forums if you need extra help.
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PSP can be a wonderful program. I am very happy with the layouts I have created with it. The only thing that I miss is the occasional style that I see in the Scrapgirls boutique that isn't supposed by PSP.
I've never had a problem with sizing. Just make sure that you choose 300 pixels per inch as your resolution and then choose the size of the image you want to use. Printing can sometimes be a trick if you don't want your image centered on the paper. For example, if you want to print the front panel of a card, you would have to adjust the printing to tell it to print on the far right of the paper.
A lot depends on the version of PSP you are using. If you are using anything earlier than PSP9, I would suggest finding a more recent edition. Before 9, PSP has problems with downsizing images-- they get pixelated very easily and there are many other features that are either missing or just don't cut it.
I highly recommend Ro's secrets for learning the software. She takes you step by step and, all of a sudden, you're making a scrapbook page with very little hair-pulling or gnashing of teeth. I have also found some excellent tutorials on youtube.
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Sorry I can't give you more information. I can only tell you that it's very easy to print cards directly from PSP if you are unable to solve the problem in your greeting card software.
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