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The Call
The call, it took only the routine ring of the telephone to turn Jimmie Nicols world
upside down. It came out of the blue, born of immense urgency. It was neither a fluke nor
a lucky break as some have described that fateful day of Wednesday, June 3, 1964. The
call had meaning on many levels. It came out of desperation, yet it was also a reward, a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that sprang from years of hard work, determination, fate,
and musical dues-paying. For Jimmie Nicol, becoming one of the go-to drummers in
London meant moving up from one band to the next, one recording session to another.
He had mastered different musical styles from Rock and Big Band, to Ska and Trad Jazz.
He had played every ballroom gig, radio show, and recording session offered to him since
the late 1950s. Even Jimmies hair played a role, as he had recently started growing it in
the famous mop top style. Nicol even had the right look to sit behind the most
famous drum kit in the world.
Hello, is Jimmie Nicol in please? This is George Martin calling. At first, it did
not seem these introductory words would have much impact on his life or everyday
routine. Martin, The Beatles producer, had found Nicol hanging around his Barnes,
West London home in the late morning with a friend. But why was he calling Nicol
today? Certainly it couldnt be about The Beatles, since Nicol was well aware of their
permanent drummer, Ringo Starr. Aside from The Beatles, George Martin had begun to
produce some of the other bands in manager Brian Epsteins stable of artists at the time.
These included: Gerry and the Pacemakers, Cilla Black, and Billy J. Kramer. Nicol
likely assumed Martin wanted to hire him to play drums on one of Epsteins other artists
recording sessions. Nicols work as a session drummer on Pye and Decca recordings was
well known in London music circles at the time. Perhaps Martin wanted Jimmie to join
one of Epsteins groups? Nicol recalled seeing music impresario and Beatles manager
Brian Epstein at the last Tommy Quickly recording session at Pye in March of that year.
Perhaps he had impressed him with his drumming? Or maybe Epstein had signed a new
band that needed a good rock and roll drummer?
Meanwhile, nearby in Nicols own neighborhood, Beatles manager Brian Epstein
was facing the most serious crisis of The Beatles exploding career. He had a problem so
monumental that it threatened to economically devastate the band, dilute its fan base, and
destroy his master plan to take The Beatles worldwide. The schedule for June 3, 1964
originally called for the group to pose for photos in the morning, followed by an
afternoon and evening recording session at EMI Studios. The following day, June 4, the
group would fly off on their first ever world tour, one that would feature them playing
live in Denmark, The Netherlands, Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand.
This was not just any tour, but one that had been carefully planned for months,
planned with the preparation and detail of a military campaign. Epstein believed that
touring was the most difficult part of his job, and it occupied most of his time and
concern. I think traveling around and going around the world, making the arrangements
for moving around, is the most difficult thing in managing the group, because you dont
know whats going to happen,1 said Epstein in an interview that seemed to foreshadow
the looming problem. The Beatles had already conquered the United Kingdom and the
eastern seaboard of the United States by June of 1964. They held the top five chart
positions simultaneously on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their songs, I
Want To Hold Your Hand; She Loves You; Please Please Me; Cant Buy Me Love; and
Twist and Shout. Despite this success, Epstein was driven more by his fear of failure than
his will to succeed. This apprehension in The Beatles climb to fame was weighing
heavily as the clock ticked down to the world tour launch of the next day. I hold myself
responsible. It isnt the money that worries me, he recalled. It is the failure; partly
because of my youth; partly because of my background; and partly because of my
provincial origin.2 Their ambitious manager wanted to prove to himself he could be the
first to have his pop group conquer no less than the entire world.
The contracts for the shows were all signed; hotels, security and transportation
were reserved; records, concert programs and merchandise were stocked; and the tickets
were already selling out. There was no turning back. The media was ready to cover their
every move, and now it seemed as if all of Epsteins plans were about to implode like the
demolition of a large skyscraper.
The Beatles were posing for photographs at Prospect Studios in Barnes for a
Saturday Evening Post session with photographer John Launois, when suddenly Ringo
Starr collapsed to the floor. Beatles road manager Neil Aspinall witnessed the event
and recalls, Ringo has never been particularly strong. He collapsed during the photo
I was with them when it happened and I got quite a fright when I saw Ringo
sink to his knees. This event instantly threw The Beatles world tour into serious doubt
and panic, and their recording schedule that day into turmoil. Ringo was discreetly
deposited into the private patients wing of Middlesex University College Hospital. The
diagnosis was tonsillitis and pharyingitis. Starr recalls that day, I was desperately ill.
Thinking quickly on his feet, Epstein knew he needed to find a replacement for
Ringo Starr. He also knew he had to convince the other three Beatles to go along with
the plan; and he needed to fulfill the multiple media, legal, and financial obligations of
the world tour. Faced with the greatest crisis of his career thus far, Epstein had only a few
hours to find a suitable replacement, or risk losing hundreds of thousands of dollars in
concert fees, merchandise, publishing, and record revenues for his remarkable group. His
challenge was daunting. Epstein had to find a drummer who looked like a Beatle; knew
Ringos parts to all the songs; fit into Ringos stage suits (no time for a tailor); and could
comport himself in a way that would not start rumors of a new Beatles drummer. This
was a tall order on such short notice!
In 1964, concert contracts were usually no more than one or two pages in length,
containing the mere skeletal deal points of artist, price, location, and performance. They
did not include cancellation or out clauses due to illness of a band member (standard in
todays entertainment agreements). In other words, the show must go on! Furthermore,
Epstein realized the risk to the bands reputation, image, and future popularity, due to
cancellation. This was a time when pop stars had a very brief and unstable shelf life.
Aside from the job of replacing Ringo with another drummer who could play the
arrangements and looked the part of a Beatle, Epstein faced a more daunting task, one in
which a greater showdown emerged. He knew his decision would affect the other
members of the band. The Beatles, more than any of his other artists, were like four very
close brothers. This was an issue of business vs. loyalty, and success vs. friendship.
Within The Beatles camp, there was a deep emotional split over Epsteins
insistence on finding a substitute for Starr. Lead guitarist George Harrison had drawn a
line in the sand; he flat out told Epstein that without Ringo, there would be no Beatles
tour. He would not participate. Harrison was The Beatle who, more often than not, took
on the role as the groups moral compass. George Martin recalls the showdown and
comments, George is a very loyal person. And he said, If Ringos not part of the group,
its not The Beatles. And I dont see why we should do it. Im not going to go.6 Paul
McCartney remembers, For some reason, we couldnt really cancel it. So, the idea came
up, well get a stand-in drummer.7
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Monique M. Roberge
Roberge–– Monique M., 85, of Derby, VT, passed away on April 9, 2012 in Derby surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Friends may call from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, Vermont. Members of the Daughters of Isabella Clermont Circle will be in attendance for prayers at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April, 14 2012 at the funeral home and they will also have an honor detail at St. Edward's Church at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Derby Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to: American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated.
For the full obituary see Wednesday's Express.

subset: commoncrawl


text: I noticed this week we got a few hits from our friends over at the Make It Better Project and I thought it was only fitting to give them a shout out. I don't know if you have to wait for things to "get better" I think you can take charge of your heart, mind, and soul and make it better! Click on the photo below to find out more about the Make It Better Project sponsored by the GSA Network…!


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A few years ago my sister would keep a calendar of strange holidays on her dry erase board on her refrigerator. Every day had to have something on it. In the process we found there are a great deal of "weird and unusual" holidays celebrated out there in the world around us.
Did you know that November 3 is Sandwich Day? How about Ice Cream Day on December 13? There seems to be a holiday for everything, and not just food. December 4 is Wear Brown Shoes Day and January 8 is Bubble Bath Day. I seriously want to know who comes up with this stuff.
Now anyone that knows me knows I love TV. Lately is this busy life of mine seems to be getting in the way of my quality TV time and my 93% full DVR proves it. Even still, when I found out a holiday that involves TV was just around the corner I couldn't believe I've never heard of it.
October 23 is TV Talk Show Host Day. This holiday celebrates and honors all TV Talk Show hosts. This very special day is celebrated on the birth date of legendary nighttime talk show host Johnny Carson. Carson, who is considered the "King of Late Night Television", hosted The Tonight Show from 1962 to 1992. His reign lasted a record 29 years, 7 months, 21 days. There were 1,859 episodes.
While this day is celebrated on Johnny Carson's birth date, it is intended to show appreciation to all Television talk show hosts, daytime and nighttime. From Ellen to David Letterman, Jerry Springer to Chelsea Handler this holiday is all about our favorite TV Talk Show Personalities.
No one seems to know who created this holiday or when it started. In fact, I only found out about it because I was on a bizarre and unique holidays website, the same way we would find the holidays for Kim's calendar.
I just wish I could have properly celebrated today; maybe I could have had a television talk show marathon and watched them all day and night. Maybe next year I will have to plan better and take the day off and give the holiday the respect it deserves.
As for this year, I threw on my pink garb, went to work and celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I hope everyone is enjoying their Pink Out Day and all the pink outfits and business specials have come along with it. Cancer touches all of our lives and I'm very proud of the communities support for the cause and helping the committee raise funds for Relay for Life. Thank you. I hope to see you at the Pizza Ranch tonight for Tip Night!


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MLB Draft Concludes With Selections Of Kendall And Gonzalez
Kendall joined Garrett Cooper (sixth round, Milwaukee Brewers) and Conner Kendrick (ninth round, New York Yankees) as draft picks this season.
Conner Kendrick Selected By New York Yankees In Ninth Round
New York's selection marked the first time Kendrick has been drafted in his career
Garrett Cooper Selected In Sixth Round By Milwaukee Brewers
Cooper was pick No. 182 overall and extended Auburn's run of MLB selections to 39 consecutive drafts
Garrett Cooper Named Second Team All-SEC
Cooper finished the SEC season leading the team and seventh in the SEC in batting average (.352)
Auburn Eliminated From SEC Tournament With 6-3 Loss
Auburn ends the regular season 33-23 with NCAA Tournament selections to be revealed on Monday at 11am
5-21-13 Auburn vs Alabama SEC
5-21-13 Auburn vs Alabama SEC
5-18-13 Arkansas vs Auburn Baseball
5-18-13 Arkansas vs Auburn Baseball Anthony Hall
5-17-13 Arkansas vs Auburn
5-17-13 Arkansas vs Auburn
5-16-13 Arkansas vs Auburn
5-16-13 Arkansas vs Auburn
5-3-13 Ole Miss vs Auburn
5-3-13 Ole Miss vs Auburn
Hit .354 (67-for-189) in 56 games ... Had 12 double, one triple and seven home runs... Drove in 37 RBI and scored 31 runs ... Had a 15 game hitting streak ... Reached base in 54 of 56 games he played, including a stretch of 30 straight ... 18 multiple hit games (40-for-70, .571) ... Total of 102 bases with a .540 slugging percentage ... Starting first baseman in all 56 games he played ... Ten multi-RBI games ... Hit by a pitch 10 times and had 37 walks ... Stole one base on his only attempt (vs. Arkansas, 5/18) ... Accounted for a .985 fielding average (499-for-543) ... Had 499 putouts with 36 assists and eight errors ... Chances and putouts both led the SEC ... Helped turn 45 double plays ... Led the team in multiple categories including batting average, hits, home runs, hitting streak, multi-hit games, total bases, slugging percentage, walks, hit by pitch, on-base percentage ... Hit .600 (6-for-10) in series against Missouri (4/26-4/28) for three RBI and two runs with two home runs ... Tied for the single game-high with two home runs and had a single game-high nine total bases against Missouri (4/26); was Auburn's first individual two-homer game since 2010 ... Had a single game-high with 15 putouts against Brown (3/9) ... During 15-game hitting streak, hit .431 (25-for-58) had six RBI and eight runs on three doubles and three home runs ... Streak ran from Samford game (4/16) through end of Florida series (5/12) ... Hit .429 (6-for-14) in series at Texas A&M (4/5-4/7) with six RBI and three runs with a double and two home runs ... In the series against Ole Miss (5/3-5/5), hit .545 (6-for-11), had one RBI with three runs and one home run... Was 3-for-3 against Kennesaw State (2/26), had one run and one double ... Was 3-for-3 against Troy (3/26) with three singles ... Second-Team All-SEC selection.
2012 - JUNIOR YEAR Hit .324 (56-for-173) in 49 games ... Had nine doubles and five home runs, driving in 31 RBI and scoring 35 runs ... Finished with a .462 slugging percentage and a .420 on base percentage ... Starting first baseman in 48 games ... Had a near-perfect fielding percentage (.993), making just three errors ... 448 chances and 414 putouts were 12th and 11th in the SEC, respectively ... Hit .293 in league play ... Strained an oblique during his sixth-inning at bat on Thursday at Arkansas (5/10) and missed eight of the final nine games of the season ... Reached base safely in the first 22 games he played in before having his streak snapped with an 0-for-4 day on Sunday vs. No. 8 LSU (3/25) ... Was on base in 22 of the final 26 games he played in ... 13 HBP led the team and tied for sixth in the SEC ... Also tied for sixth in Auburn single-season history with Brett Burnham (2000) ... Scored 18 runs over a 17 game span (4/10-5/8) and was hitting .333 (22-for-66) and had 12 RBI in that span ... Hit a two-run home run in the first inning against Presbyterian (5/8), clearing the top of the scoreboard in left at Plainsman Park ... Was 6-for-11 (.545) against South Carolina (4/20-22), homering on Friday and Saturday ... Was 6-for-9 (.667) combined against Troy and Alabama A&M (4/17-18), collecting three doubles in the win over Alabama A&M ... Was the first Auburn player with three doubles in a single game since Josh Donaldson vs. Kentucky (4/2/06) ... 4-for-12 with a two-run home run in the series at Alabama (4/6-8) ... Was 5-for-13 (.385) with two doubles and three RBI in the series win over Mississippi State (3/30 - 4/1) ... Both doubles turned into runs ... Collected a career-high three hits, all singles, on 3/27 at Samford, scoring a pair of runs ... Had the game-winning single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth on Sunday that gave Auburn the series win at No. 12 Ole Miss (3/18) ... Was 4-for-10 (.400) in the series win over Belmont (3/9-11), hitting a solo home run in the second on Sunday ... Had a five-game hitting streak from Feb. 19-24 in which he was 7-for-16 (.438) with three doubles and eight RBI ... Was 3-for-6 (.500) with six RBI in the series sweep of Alcorn State (2/21-22), driving in three runs in each game ... 1-for-4 with a double, walk and stolen base on 2/19 vs. Missouri (Gm1).
JUNIOR COLLEGE (El Camino CC)
Played for Nate Fernley at El Camino CC ... Hit .330 with four home runs and 33 RBI as a sophomore ... 2011 Offensive Player of the Year ... Hit .378 with four home runs and 38 RBI as a freshman ... Had a 1.000 fielding percentage at first base ... Two-time All-SouthCoast Conference (1B) ... 2010 SoCal All-Star ... Under Armour All-American.
Played for Brian Felton at Loyola HS ... Hit .397 with four home runs and 25 RBI as a senior ... All-Mission League ... All-Anaheim Lions Tournament.
Garrett Nicholas Cooper ... Son of Robert and Gail Cooper ... Has six siblings: Kelli (42), Rob (33), Matt (32), Brad (30), Dan (29) and Lindsey (26) ... Major: exercise science.


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In a rare unanimous vote, the U.S. Senate has confirmed Charlotte, N.C., Mayor Anthony Foxx to become the next U.S. transportation secretary.
Senators yesterday voted 100-0 to confirm President Barack Obama's nominee to head the Cabinet department that oversees the FAA, the Maritime Administration and numerous other related federal agencies.
The confirmation had been expected after Foxx sailed through Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee vetting. On the Senate floor ahead of the vote, committee Chairman Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) called Foxx a "superb and qualified person who's very much needed to overlook our enormous transportation system, which is in trouble."
Foxx's confirmation was applauded by industry. The Aerospace Industries Association said Foxx's confirmation to succeed Secretary Ray LaHood brings continued, strong leadership for the department.
Foxx's "experience overseeing the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport will provide invaluable insights into the importance of our aviation system and the complexities of providing nationwide air traffic control services every day of the year, rain or shine," the association said.
Airlines for America President and CEO Nicholas Calio, meanwhile, said, "As an elected leader of a hub market, Mayor Foxx understands how critical air travel is to connecting communities and business globally, and we look forward to working with him to ensure the U.S. airline industry can compete globally and be a growing driver of the economy and jobs.
"We congratulate Mayor Foxx on his confirmation, and share his commitment to building on the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System—including the implementation of NextGen-related policies and procedures that leverage the significant investments carriers have already made to benefit their customers now."
While not controversial himself, Foxx's tenure—which still awaits formal presidential appointment as secretary—likely will be marred by budget fights with lawmakers as the entire federal government struggles with the full effects of the 2011 Budget Control Act, including past and still potential sequestration cuts.
This week appropriations panels in both the House and Senate have been marking up their versions of annual transportation spending for the fiscal year that starts Oct. 1, but different chambers of the politically divided Congress are far apart.
Moreover, any final bill remains hostage to another round of sequestration under the budget act unless Congress agrees to a new law averting it.
So far, at least a continuing resolution of 2013 appropriations is expected to lead the government into fiscal 2014, and sequestration cuts could come before the end of the calendar year.


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MIAMI -- Derrick Rose stood in the locker room, joking with teammates following the Game 5 loss to the Heat on Wednesday.
He's still part of the team and spent all season among his teammates. With the season over now, the Derrick Rose Watch can finally end.
Rose declined to answer questions after the game. As usual, coach Tom Thibodeau was left to summarize the biggest news of the 2012-13 season for the Bulls -- The Return was postponed.
"He has to keep working. I think he's in a pretty good place, mentally," Thibodeau said. "If we were going to make a mistake, we wanted to make a mistake on the side of caution. We feel good about where he is. He has the whole summer to build more confidence and that's the important thing.
"As we said after he first had the surgery, we weren't going to rush him back. We held to that and I think it was the smart decision.
It's been more than a year since Rose had surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. He was given a timetable of 9-12 months, but Thibodeau didn't want to say the rehab didn't go as well as planned.
"You didn't know. We didn't know. He didn't know," Thibodeau said. "He heeded Jerry (Reinsdorf's) advice from the beginning, to not rush it. To make sure you're completely comfortable before you get out there. It's too important of a decision for him to rush. We want him completely healthy."
Rip rises again:
Once again, Richard Hamilton provided a lift, scoring 15 points in Game 5. Three days ago, it seemed like Hamilton's career with the Bulls was already over.
He'd made two brief appearances in the Brooklyn series, then didn't play at all against Miami until Game 4 when Marco Belinelli got into foul trouble. Hamilton played the final 15:49 in Game 5.
It's easy to say Hamilton should have played more, but for the most part in these playoffs, Belinelli played very well, while Hamilton was coming off a late-season back injury.
"He played well today," coach Tom Thibodeau said. "You've got to make decisions that you think are best for the team. That's what I did. You've got to look at how the team functions. He did a good job today. Give him credit. He's a pro. That's what he's paid to do."
James ends foul-free streak:
LeBron James went nearly two hours of playing time in this series without being called for a foul. The streak began in the first quarter of Game 2 and finally ended late in the first quarter of Game 5 when Jimmy Butler stole a pass and James was called for a hold.
Early in Game 5, James threw a shoulder into Nate Robinson and the nearest official, Bennett Salvatore, signaled an offensive foul on James, But he was overruled by Tony Brothers, who spotted a foul on Robinson.
Deng stays home:
Not surprisingly, Luol Deng did not make the trip to Miami.
He's still struggling with the aftereffects of a spinal tap administered May 2 and the subsequent loss of spinal fluid.
"He's still not feeling well ... obviously, he wants to be here, but he's got to get better first," coach Tom Thibodeau said. "He's got to prioritize his health."


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Hi Folks!
Ive been a member of the site for some years but never really bothered to post or log in much. i check in on these forums here and there as well as others when time permits. That's what happens when you "live in a box".
i apologize for not not being really active on this site as it is vastly informative and i frequent the site somewhat regularly. I hope to be more active in the future and perhaps pose some interesting questions as well as answers to some of the discussions.
Ive been "into" computers and programming since the days of the old TRS-88's . im sure some of you dinosaurs remember those gems. hahaha.
I will be making a point of being a more productive member from here on out so im sure you'll see me around. ill be focusing more on online privacy as it seems to strike a chord with me. Feel free to PM/IM me even if you just want to chat.


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Of course there are a great many invoicing systems out there, but most of them(or at least the good ones) will cost you a lot of money. What you get with this system is:
- Client Management: create, update and view client information.
- Invoice Management: create, update, view and print invoice data.
- User Management: create and keep a log of people using your invoicing system.
Because every person will have different requirements for an invoicing system, I've decided to make this program as general as possible. Of course there are common aspects that everyone will need from a invoicing system, such as the ability to create a new invoice or to create a list of all clients that you work with, among others. These commonalities are adequately covered in this article.
Tools needed:
PHP4 or higher: Available from http://www.php.net
MYSQL: Available from http://www.mysql.com
The best way to make invoices printable is to create them in pdf format. This is why we will use the php_pdf.dll extension, available to PHP since PHP version 4. To use this extension please do the following:
First you will need the PDF Acrobat reader/viewer. If you do not have it on your system, please go to: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/ and download Adobe Acrobat. It will not cost you a cent, so go ahead and download it. Then once you've downloaded and installed Acrobat Reader, the next step is to locate the php_ini file that came with your PHP installation. If you are running a Windows system, it should be located in your C:windows directory or in your C:php directory. Open it up in notepad and use the find dialog box:
This should help you find the extensions list fairly quickly. Once you've reached the list, scroll down until you find php_pdf.dll, then remove the semicolon(;) just in front of it. Save and close the file. To make sure that the pdf library is available, open a new document in notepad or any text editor and type the following:
Save the file as test.php, NOT test.php.txt or anything else. It has to have the .php extension only, otherwise it will not work. Run the script and make sure that you see the following in the resulting page:
As you can see from the screen shot above, it should have pdf enabled.
{mospagebreak title=What if I don't see that page?}
If it is not there at all, then it means that the extension has not been enabled or cannot be found. In that case you should go back to the php site (http://www.php.net/) and download a version that includes the source, unzip the package and copy the extensions directory to your php directory. Then you should open up the php ini file, find the line that says 'extension_dir' and add the location of your php directory to the line.
For example if your php directory is 'c:php' then add 'extension_dir = "C:phpextensions". This will enable PHP to find the pdf extension quickly. Do the test again as before. Hopefully this time you will see the pdf enabled text. The pdf creation is a big part of the invoicing application so it is vital that you get this part right and that everything works fine.
Let's look at the complete login and main page screens:
Fig 1 The login Screen
Fig 2 The main page
{mospagebreak title=Database schema}
Because we are starting the series off with invoice management, we are going to be building the invoices table, so
CREATE TABLE `invoices` (
`invno` int(4) unsigned zerofill NOT NULL auto_increment,
`status` enum('Paid','Unpaid') NOT NULL default 'Unpaid',
`VAT` decimal(9,2) NOT NULL default '0.00',
`inv_date` date default NULL,
`cid` int(11) NOT NULL default '0',
`uID` int(4) NOT NULL default '0',
PRIMARY KEY (`invno`)
Let's run through the table fields:
The invno field is the primary key generator which gives a unique number to every new invoice that is created. The invoice numbers will be in the format 0001, 0002, 0003, and so on. The status field is of enumerate type and contains the values Paid and Unpaid. These values will be used to show the status of an invoice.
The Inv_date field will show the date that the invoice was issued. VAT, by the way, will be calculated automatically. The cid is the foreign key that will help identify the client name associated with an invoice. The uID field identifies the user who created the invoice. This table is at the heart of the program; it will tell us everything we want to know about a particular invoice, such as how many invoices a particular user issued or how many invoices were made to a particular client etc.
The next table we are going to create is called "clientinv." It is going to hold specific invoice and client details, such as the description of the invoice and the total cost of a invoice:
CREATE TABLE `clientinv` (
`invnum` int(4) unsigned zerofill NOT NULL auto_increment,
`descr` text NOT NULL,
`totxVAT` decimal(9,2) NOT NULL default '0.00',
`totwVAT` decimal(9,2) NOT NULL default '0.00',
`finv` int(11) NOT NULL default '0',
PRIMARY KEY (`invnum`)
Let's go through the table fields:
The "descr" field will hold the description of the invoice. The totxVAT and totwVAT fields will store the total cost of the product with and without VAT. The "finv" field is the foreign key that will hold the invoice number. I created this table because it will give us flexibility in terms of how we store information. Remember, one client can have many invoices and one invoice can contain information on many different products, which I could not store in either the invoices or the (soon to be created)client table.
{mospagebreak title=Login program}
When you start the program, you will be faced with a login screen. Now I know that a login script is not strictly necessary, but for those of you who work in a company or for those of you who are security conscious and want to know who issued an invoice when, this might be useful. So I will run through the creation and function of the login script.
The first thing we need to do is create a table. Here is the script:
CREATE TABLE `users` (
`uid` int(11) NOT NULL auto_increment,
`uname` varchar(10) NOT NULL default ",
`upass` varchar(6) NOT NULL default ",
`fname` varchar(100) NOT NULL default ",
`lname` varchar(100) NOT NULL default ",
`level` enum('admin','normal') NOT NULL default 'normal',
`ploggedin` datetime NOT NULL default '0000-00-00 00:00:00',
PRIMARY KEY (`uid`)
The table fields are pretty much self explanatory:
Uid – user ID generates a unique number for every user
Uname – Shows user name
Upass – The user password
Fname – Stores the actual name of the user
Lname – Stores the actual surname of the user
Level – Shows which privileges a user is assigned
Ploggedin – Stores the date the user logged in previously.
It is a very general way of recording user data. You can of course add more user data as you see fit. Additional information that you might want to add can be an email/home address, home/mobile phone numbers, and so on. This is the table that we will use to log a user in and out of the system.
Open up your favorite text editor, create a new PHP document and save it as login.php. Add the following code:
Code 1. Login Script
include "connect.php";
//transfer to shorter var
$query="select * from users where uname='$n' and upass='$p' ";
if($num<1 ){
$act = "Login failed! Either your password or username did not match";
$row = mysql_fetch_assoc($result);
//put in session vars
$mytime=date("H:i:s A",$mytime);
$_SESSION['time'] = $mytime;
$_SESSION['status'] = 'logged';
$_SESSION['username'] = $n;
//goto next page
What is going on in this script? Well, let's walk through the code. The first line is 'ob_start().' This function prevents the 'Headers already sent' error from occurring by turning output buffering on. No output is sent when buffering is turned on except for headers. As you will see lower down in the script I call the 'header' function.
Then we start the session by calling the 'session_start()' function. This function will enable us to use session variables that will be used throughout the program. The next step is to check whether the form has been submitted:
If so, we take the submitted username and password and run a query based on those values:
$query="select * from users where uname='$n' and upass='$p' ";
The total number of rows returned is stored in the $num variable. If no rows are returned, then it means that no records matching that username and password were found, in which case the user is returned to the login page with a error message:
if($num<1 ){
$act = "Login failed! Either your password or username did not
Otherwise, if there is a matching record, we retrieve it, store the username and user ID in session variables and then send the user through to the main page of the program:
$_SESSION['time'] = $mytime;
$_SESSION['status'] = 'logged';
$_SESSION['username'] = $n;
That's all there is to the login script. To finish off the login script, create a new PHP document, save it as logout.php and add the following code:
Code2 Logout.php
include "connect.php";
$query = "UPDATE users SET ploggedin = '".$datemod."' WHERE uid =
header( "Location:login.php" );
Basically this code enables the user to log out of the system. You need to call session_start() whenever you are going to use session variables. Session_unset and session_destroy are used to delete or destroy the session that the user was logged into. And the header call is used to send the user back to the login page:
header( "Location:login.php" );
Before all this is done the users table is updated. This is because we need to record the time and date that the user logged out of the system:
$query = "UPDATE users SET ploggedin = '".$datemod."' WHERE uid = '".$_SESSION['u_id']."'";
The $datemod variable is created in the 'connect.php' file, which is included in the script. It is basically a variable that stores the current date and time.
This is what the connect script looks like:
mysql_pconnect($host) or die(" Unable to connect to SQL server");
mysql_select_db($db) or die( "Unable to select database");
global $datemod;
// Set the current date/time before updating the DB
$datemod = date("y/m/d : H:i:s", Time());
That's all there is to the login system!
As always, a login script will help you to keep track of when a user logged in and what that user was doing. For example when a user creates a new invoice, his or her name is recorded in the invoice table. The script can be further improved by adding password recovery and user registration, as well as other features. Next we will be looking at invoice management.


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ROCKFORD (WIFR) -- New state fire regulations have forced several local haunted houses to shut-down.
Haunted houses are meant to scare us, however, the state Fire Marshall's office wanted to make sure there wasn't chaos and panic during a real emergency. That's why the new guidelines were put in place and not with much notice.
An email dated October 21 of 2011, is the basis for why inspectors with the Boone County Fire Department say that just wasn't enough time to make these changes so they worked with the Fire Marshall's office for another year.
Just to give you an idea, "Karnival of Karnage" spent $20,000 on the safety requirements.
The new regulations come in response to a 1984 fire in New Jersey where eight people died. Several preventable factors contributed to the fire. Karnival of Karnage opens tomorrow night from seven to midnight. It costs $12 to get in.


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SAN DIEGO (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jaime Garcia will have surgery on his left shoulder this week and is expected to miss the rest of the season.
The Cardinals announced Wednesday that Garcia will have surgery to repair tears in his rotator cuff and labrum. Team doctor George Paletta will perform the operation on Friday in St. Louis.
Garcia is 5-2 with a 3.58 ERA in nine starts this year. He was put on the disabled list Sunday after feeling pain that increased over the course of three starts.
"This isn't surprising news to us," Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said. "We anticipated that surgery was a real possibility. I think it's a relief for him to go in get the shoulder cleaned up and allow him to move forward and be healthy for spring training."
Garcia was sidelined with shoulder soreness twice last season. He chose rest over surgery during the offseason, but the latest recurrence of shoulder pain led to a recommendation that he have surgery.
Garcia is 39-25 lifetime with a 3.45 ERA and has been a mainstay in the Cardinals' rotation since 2010.


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PHILADELPHIA — Rookie Arnett Moultrie has more DNPs than points scored. The rookie seems to have made a home on the Sixers' bench. That might change in the near future.
With minutes for Moultrie hard to come by, coach Doug Collins said Tuesday the Sixers are considering sending the 6-10 forward to their affiliate club, the Sioux Falls SkyForce, in the NBA's Developmental League.
"We'll look at the schedule. We'd like to see him get a chance to play," Collins said before the Sixers tipped off against Minnesota. "(Sixers assistant) Michael Curry and I were talking about the other day. There are a couple spots on the schedule where he could be gone for 10 or 11 days and get into six or seven games."
Moultrie has paired four points with six rebounds in 25 minutes over five games. He's been left at the wrong end of the bench for 12 of the Sixers' games. Collins said Moultrie is on the outside of the rotation looking in.
"He's got to play. There's no question he needs to get out there and play," Collins said. "As much as I'd like to get him out there in a game like tonight, we have to have Kwame (Brown) play against those bigs. We need Lavoy (Allen) out there, we need Thad (Young) and we need Spencer (Hawes), so (Moultrie) becomes your fifth big and it's hard to get him minutes."
Moultrie, the Mississippi State kid taken 27th overall in June's draft, has been behind the 8-ball after spraining his left ankle during pre-draft workouts. That limited his availability for the summer league slate, as well as part of preseason.
"You've got to get out there and bang bodies and run and start finding out what you can do as an NBA player," Collins said. "Eventually, Tony (DiLeo, the Sixers' GM) and I will sit down and look over our weekly schedule and see when is a good time for (Moultrie)."
The Sixers rank 27th in the NBA in points in the paint. Collins doesn't put a lot of stock in that stat. "It's hard to evaluate because we were counting on 20-and-10 there," Collins said, referring to injured big Andrew Bynum. … Nick Young missed his second game in a row, still dogged by a hyperextended big toe on his left foot. The reserve guard, who did not take pregame shootaround, said he "still can't push off."


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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - David West follows a simple offensive approach, and it's been working quite well lately.
West had 31 points and 11 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers edge the Sacramento Kings 97-92 on Friday night.
The forward was 13 for 20 from the field and 5 for 7 at the line in his season-best scoring performance. He is averaging 23 points over the last five games, four of them Indiana victories.
``I'm just trying to continue to build on every game and get a good comfort level,' said West, who also had two assists and blocked two shots against the Kings. ``I only take shots I practice and that I'm comfortable with. I felt a rhythm tonight and I got it going early.'
West has become the Pacers' go-to guy in the absence of Danny Granger, who is out with an ailing left knee and might not be back until February.
``David is veteran savvy, and has all the moves, all the tricks,' Indiana coach Frank Vogel said. ``He's a horse. Last year he came to us and had a fit-in mentality. He does whatever it takes to win. With Danny (Granger) out we need him to score and that's what he's been doing.'
George Hill had 25 points, eight assists and six rebounds for the Pacers, and reserve Sam Young scored 12.
``I'm getting better as a point guard, but it's still a work in progress,' Hill said. ``I had been struggling with my shot, but my teammates said to keep shooting. Tonight I was being aggressive and the shots were falling.'
It was a much more difficult night for DeMarcus Cousins, who had 19 points and 16 rebounds for the Kings despite a lackluster shooting performance. Cousins repeatedly passed up perimeter shots and drove to the basket against towering Pacers center Roy Hibbert.
Cousins was 5 for 17 from the field and has struggled in two games this season against Hibbert.
``Yes, he forced too many shots tonight,' Kings coach Keith Smart said. ``He needs to start taking those shots that are available. That's what David West does. West takes the open shots.'
Marcus Thornton scored 15 points, and reserves Jimmer Fredette and Francisco Garcia each had 12 for the Kings (4-11), who have dropped two in a row and own the worst record in the Western Conference.
Thornton missed a long 3-pointer that would have tied it with 5 seconds left. Hill secured the rebound and was fouled. He made both free throws with 2.9 seconds left, giving Indiana a 97-92 lead.
``It felt good going up, but I just missed the shot,' Thornton said. ``My teammates and coaches had confidence to get the ball in my hands. I wish I could have it back.'
Sacramento used Thornton's two free throws to pull within two with 11.5 seconds left. After a timeout, Hill was fouled on the inbounds play and made one of two foul shots for a 95-92 lead.
The Kings played without Tyreke Evans, their leading scorer over the past five games. Evans, who leads the team in assists and is the second-leading scorer, missed his first game of the season due to a bruised left knee.
Cousins tried to rally Sacramento to a victory. He hit four straight free throws and John Salmons added two more, trimming Indiana's lead to 88-84 with 3:04 left.
The Pacers responded with six straight points. West scored, Young made a corner jumper, and West followed with a 15-footer to make it 94-88 with 56 seconds remaining.
It was a frustrating game for Jason Thompson, who got into foul trouble guarding West and finished with three points, three rebounds and four fouls in 22 minutes.
``Unfortunately for me, I got in foul trouble and couldn't put my presence on him like I've done in the past,' Thompson said. ``But he was making shots even though they were tough shots. When you got it going like that everything you shoot is going to go in.'
West scored 15 in the first half to help Indiana take a narrow 43-40 lead into the break. Using a variety of moves in the paint, he added 10 more points and five rebounds in the third quarter.
The Kings used consecutive 3s from Thornton and Brooks, followed by a Cousins basket, to grab a 61-58 lead midway through the period. Following a timeout, West had a three-point play and DJ Augustine made a corner 3 to give the Pacers a 64-61 advantage.
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NOTES: The Kings missed 14 of their first 17 shots. Fredette came in and scored six points in the final 36 seconds to get the Kings within three at 20-17 heading into the second quarter. ... Receiving some rare playing time, Garcia made his first two shots and scored nine points in the second quarter. He entered the game shooting 23 percent (4 of 17). ... In two games this season matched up against Hibbert, Cousins has missed 30 of 44 shots. The Pacers won the first game Nov. 3 in double overtime.


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Donovan provides the drama, MLS stars get the win
Landon Donovan wasn't good enough to make the U.S. World Cup team. At least, that's the way coach Jurgen Klinsmann saw it.
But Donovan was good enough Wednesday night to enter the Major League Soccer All-Star game in the second half, score the winning goal and walk off the field, saluting a sellout Providence Park crowd as the fans rewarded him with a standing ovation.
That's star quality.
"We're all happy for Landon," teammate Michael Bradley said after the MLS stars' 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich. "He is such a good guy, and everybody enjoys talking and spending time with him.
"What he has been able to accomplish on the field throughout his career speaks for itself. It doesn't surprise you anymore when he comes on the field, plays 20 minutes and walks off with a goal."
Donovan is the face of U.S. men's soccer, the all-time leading scorer for the national team, the most-decorated player in MLS history. On Wednesday night, the 32-year-old forward for the Los Angeles Galaxy was playing in a record 14th straight All-Star Game, having started the string as a rookie in 2001.
While Galaxy teammates Robbie Keane and Omar Gonzalez were removed from the All-Star Game in order to prepare for a league match against San Jose on Friday, there was no way Donovan was going to sit it out. But concessions were made as MLS coach Caleb Porter -- the Timbers' coach -- and Galaxy coach Bruce Arena arranged a deal beforehand.
"There was an understanding I'd play 20 or 25 minutes and Caleb would get me out of there," Donovan said. "It worked out well."
Did it ever.
The 5-8 Donovan -- boy, did he look small as he met with reporters afterward -- entered the game five minutes into the second half to a raucous ovation. Twenty minutes later, as if on cue, Donovan scored on a pretty feed from the Timbers' Diego Valeri for the game-winner. After a brief celebration, he was removed from the game by Porter to another thunderous cheer from the Providence Park partisans.
Who wrote the script, Francis Ford Coppola?
"I've scored more meaningful goals," Donovan allowed, "but that was a lot of fun."
Then Donovan slipped into his ambassador's role -- first for the city of Portland in staging its first MLS All-Star Game, then for the league itself.
"The week's been fantastic," he said. "The guys responded well. Caleb did an excellent job getting us prepared. The city put on a great show. This was a good way to culminate all of that. Everyone should feel proud of what happened this week."
After scoring his goal, Donovan pulled on his "MLS" patch as the television cameras honed in.
"I'm proud to be a part of this league," he said. "For many years, those of us were looked down upon for staying and playing here. This was a big moment for our league."
Not as big as it could have been. Bayern Munich is one of the premier sides in the world, the most successful club in German soccer history. Six players on its roster were members of the German team that won the World Cup.
None of them started Wednesday's game, however, all working back into active duty after Germany's 1-0 victory over Argentina in the July 13 World Cup final.
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer came in early in the second half, and the other five put in cameo roles, entering in the 80th minute.
Bradley and Donovan both told me that didn't detract from the MLS victory.
"Not at all," Bradley said. "Those guys have been on vacation for three weeks. You couldn't have expected them to play more than that."
"We understand the game doesn't count for anything," Donovan offered. "We know Bayern are in their preseason and their best players didn't play.
"They were still competitive. Those guys wanted to win, just like we did. Any time you can get a result like that, it's good, no matter what the circumstances."
(Let me digress for a moment. Soccer types have the habit of referring to singular nouns such as Bayern with plural verbs. Bayern is in "its" preseason, not "their.")
And I beg to differ with both Bradley and Donovan about the missing Germans. The triumph would have been much more impressive had Bayern been at full strength. The lads who did play were skilled but not very forceful.
A knowledgeable media type sitting next to me in the press box said they regarded the game as a "workout." That might have been overstating it. But there didn't seem to be much sense of urgency, even if Bayern coach "Pep" Guardiola was a lout afterward, refusing to shake Porter's hand as is customary.
On the other hand, it was a great event for Portland's soccer fans, who love their sport with unusual passion. Donovan reflected back to the difference today from his first MLS All-Star appearance in San Jose in 2001.
"I enjoyed this week quite a bit," he said. "The fans are great here. In San Jose, we'd walk out of the hotel and walk around the city and nobody knew who you were. Here, there are people waiting around the lobby, standing outside, following guys everywhere, getting autographs.
"They all watched the World Cup this summer. The game has changed so much, and I'm really proud I can be a part of it."
Indeed, Providence Park fans treated all of the players with reverence, and the German World Cuppers as rock stars. There were plenty of fans sporting red Bayern Munich sweaters, enough to fill most of three sections of the stands.
They might have left a bit disappointed, but their team lost, fair and square. In the 11 years that the MLS stars have played an international opponent, they've gone 7-4.
"It was a real game," Donovan said. "There's no two ways about it, a real soccer game. It was fun to be a part of. I'm glad the format is this way. It makes it fun for all of us. The fans enjoy it better, too."
And the guy who wasn't quite good enough to play for his country in the World Cup provided the drama. Coppola couldn't have written a better script.
Twitter: @kerryeggers


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I've been thinking about my grandmother this week. Last Thursday would have been her 112th birthday.
I've been thinking about my grandmother this week. Last Thursday would have been her 112th birthday.
She's been gone over 30 years now, but she continues to have a great influence on my life; in fact, she once saved my life. Or maybe it was an angel.
We lived two doors down from her, and I spent as much time at "Nana's" house growing up as I did my own. She doted on me and my siblings. I could set up my electric train at her house, creating a railroad network than ran through all the back rooms, and she never said a word. She took me on wonderful trips: a train trip to Washington, D.C.; a cross-country trip across the nation that took us through 17 states; and trips to Alaska and Hawaii. But she also expected the best from me. She was my private tutor; grooming me in public speaking, drilling me on English skills and constantly trying to improve my penmanship (a failed effort!).
Nana rarely said no to me, but there was one occasion when she not only told me no, but said it loudly, emphatically and unequivocally! And the odd thing was it was over the seating arrangement at a Sunday lunch.
After church each Sunday, my grandmother and a group of her little-old-lady friends went out to eat lunch, and I often went with them. There was a large group of ladies on this particular Sunday, and we waited while they set up a big table in the very center of the restaurant. We didn't pay much attention to it, but over the table was a huge, rectangular, heavy light fixture with inlaid florescent bulbs. It was almost as large as the big table where we ate.
I started to sit down when my grandmother said sternly, "You can't sit there!" I didn't understand. What difference would it make where I would sit?
"Why?" I asked.
Normally when I asked my grandmother a question she would take time to explain, but not this time. In fact, totally out of character for her, she almost bit my head off when she said sharply, "Because I said you can't sit there! That's why! The answer is NO! You sit over there, and I don't want to hear another word!" Then my grandmother proceeded to sit in the seat I wanted and sent me to the other side of the table.
Everyone looked at my grandmother with wonder. No one had ever seen her this way. I was almost in tears. The little ladies thought she might be having a "spell."
I followed her command and soon everything settled down as we ordered our food, and I listened to the ladies critique the sermon and the choir special of the morning. As we were eating our meal, I asked for a refill on my soft drink. I recall the waitress taking my glass and walking over to the serving counter. As she was pouring the drink, I watched as the glass overflowed, but the waitress was totally transfixed on something else. She was looking at the falling light fixture above our head.
Then came a loud noise and the huge, heavy light fixture crashed down on the ladies at the table. I heard screams. I could hear my grandmother pleading, "Get if off. Please get it off of me!" It took several men to lift the fixture off. An ambulance arrived, and my grandmother was taken to the hospital. Three or four of the ladies were treated in the emergency room. There were no critical injuries. No broken bones. My grandmother was hurt more than anyone. She had a terrible bruise on her shoulder where the light fixture hit.
The doctor told her it would take several weeks for the swelling and soreness to go away. "I'm just thankful it was me," she said. "What do you mean?" the doctor asked. "Ray wanted to sit in that chair, but for some reason I wouldn't let him."
"If that had been him, he may have been killed," said the doctor.
I was thinking about Nana on her birthday, which was also my birthday. I might not have been here to celebrate and write this column if she had not made me sit on the other side of the table that day. Was it my grandmother? Was it an angel? She was always an angel to me! Happy Birthday Nana!
The Rev. Dr. Ray Howell III is senior minister at First Baptist Church on West Third Avenue.


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The EU banned the sale of new cosmetic products containing ingredients tested on animals with immediate effect on Monday.
"This is a great opportunity for Europe to set an example of responsible innovation in cosmetics without any compromise on consumer safety," EU Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy Tonio Borg said.
Animal rights groups were quick to cheer the measure, but Cosmetics Europe, a trade body representing the EU's 71 billion euro (US$93 billion) cosmetics industry, said that the ban "acts as a brake on innovation."
While the rabbits, mice or guinea pigs used in testing will now be spared, consumers are unlikely to notice immediate changes because products containing ingredients that were tested on animals before the ban can remain on the shelves.
The European Commission said that the decision "is in line with what many European citizens believe firmly: that the development of cosmetics does not warrant animal testing."
The EU has banned animal testing of finished cosmetic products since 2004. The ban on cosmetics containing animal-tested ingredients was first decided four years ago, but initially left loopholes for certain tests following resistance from cosmetics companies.
At the moment, neither the US nor Asian markets have similar bans in place. While the US Food and Drug Administration prohibits the sale of unsafe cosmetics, it does not require that animal tests be conducted to show that the cosmetics are safe.
Animal rights groups such as Humane Society International cheered the EU's decision on the full ban as a major step in stopping animals' suffering, saying the bloc has now become "the world's largest cruelty-free cosmetics market."
The group also said it hopes the course taken by the EU — whose nations combined form the world's biggest economy — will soon be replicated by the global cosmetics industry.
The phasing out of animal testing over the years in Europe has resulted in a dramatic drop in such activity among US cosmetic and personal care product manufacturers looking to sell overseas. US beauty product makers generated about US$38.3 billion in revenue in 2011, according to the latest statistics from Personal Care Products Council, a Washington-based industry trade group.
"This had an impact on the US cosmetic industry," said Kathy Guillermo, senior vice president of laboratory investigation for activist group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. "It also ushered in a whole new era of non-animal science."
However, Cosmetics Europe the ban threatens the industry's competitiveness and comes too early because there are still no alternatives for some animal tests that ensure the safety of ingredients.
Cosmetics Europe director-general Bertil Heerink said "by implementing the ban at this time, the European Union is jeopardizing the industry's ability to innovate," putting the bloc at odds with its own goal of fostering a knowledge and science-driven economy.
European cosmetic companies had a combined revenue of 71 billion euros in 2010 and directly employed about 180,000 people, the commission said.
The commission said it will engage with trading partners like the US and China "to explain and promote the European model and to work towards the international acceptance" of the ban.
"The commission will make this an integral part of the [European] Union's trade agenda and international cooperation," it said.
New cosmetic products manufactured outside the EU that contain ingredients tested on animals can still be sold in Europe, but only if producers are able to document their safety to EU regulators without using data gathered through animal tests, EU health official Sabine Lecrenier said.
Cosmetic products that contain pharmaceutical ingredients that have been tested on animals because of the EU's rules governing pharmaceutical products can also still be marketed in Europe.


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2008 Baseball
Bluffton splits with Hanover
Beavers take HCAC series following split with H anover
By: Shannon Ramer, sports information assistant
March 29, 2008
BLUFFTON, Ohio - The Bluffton University baseball team split with Hanover College on Saturday, March 29, taking the series with the Panthers two games to one. The Beavers' record is now 8-10 overall and 2-4 in the HCAC following the double header. Hanover now stands at 4-13, with a 1-5 mark in the conference.
Bluffton 5, Hanover 4 (9 innings)
In the first inning, Mike Ramthun (Springfield/Southeastern) singled to right field, knocking in his brother, A.J. Ramthun (Springfield/Southeastern). Steve Roberts (West Salem/Mapleton) infield groundout plated Tim Kay (Alpharetta, Ga./Blessed Trinity) for the 2-0 lead.
Bluffton scored another run in the second inning when A.J. Ramthun singled home Jimmy McMonagle (Ida, Mich./Ida).
To open the bottom of the fourth inning, Corey Conn (London/London) ripped a double to right field. Jimmy McMonagle moved him up a base with his sacrifice bunt and Brett Howard (Toledo/St. Francis DeSales) picked up McMonagle with his fly ball to left field.
Hanover rallied to tie the game in the top of the seventh inning. The Panthers plated four runs on five hits to send the game to extra innings.
Senior, Will Gerber (Kidron/Central Christian) came on in the eighth inning and slammed the door shut. He held the Panthers hitless in the eighth and ninth innings. The score remained knotted until A.J. Ramthun knocked in Brett Howard with one out in the bottom of the ninth for a dramatic 5-4 victory.
Tim Kay, Mike Ramthun, and A.J. Ramthun led the Beavers with two hits each while A.J. Ramthun drove in two runs, including the game-winner. Gerber improved to 2-2 on the season after pitching two perfect frames for the victory.
Hanover 6, Bluffton 5 (7 innings)
In the second inning, Hanover's Smith scored the first run of the game on Crawford's single to left field. The third inning saw Hanover post four more tallies on the
scoreboard to take a 5-0 lead over the home team.
Bluffton mounted a comeback in the fifth inning. Steve Roberts smashed a one-out double to left center, moving Chris Bauman (Milford/Milford) to third. Corey Conn poked a base hit to left center which sent Roberts to third and Bauman across the plate. Roberts scored when McMonagle reached on a Panther error. Then Tony Moore (Elida/Elida) drove a single to right field to knock in Conn. A.J. Ramthun's single to left center scored Moore to cut the deficit to just one run.
Hanover tacked on an insurance run in the top of the sixth despite not getting a hit
in the inning. A walk, a balk and a sacrifice bunt led to the Panthers making the
score 6-4 heading to the bottom of the sixth.
Bauman, who led the Beavers with two runs scored, stole home to make it a one run game, but Hanover's Peck came on in the seventh to pick up the save as Hanover avoided its second straight Heartland Conference sweep with a 6-5 victory over the Beavers.
Cody McPherson (Millbury/Lake) fell to 2-1 with the loss, giving up five runs on six hits in just three innings on the hill.
Bluffton returns to action on Tuesday, April 1, when the Beavers travel to Manchester for a HCAC game. The contest is slated to start at 4:15 p.m.


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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A federal judge has ordered Buffalo-based debt collectors to stop telling borrowers they face prison for check fraud and making other false threats.
The injunction, sought by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and the Federal Trade Commission, freezes assets of the collection operation and gives temporary control to a court-appointed receiver.
According to the order, the defendants agreed to the injunction without admitting wrongdoing. A call to their attorney was not immediately returned Monday.
The lawsuit accuses Joseph C. Bella III and Luis Shaw, both of Buffalo, Florida resident Diane Bella, and nine interrelated companies of buying debt mostly from payday loans since 2010 and misrepresenting that borrowers committed crimes and face dire consequences if they don't promptly pay.
Company names include National Check Registry and eCapital Services LLC.


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'Duck Dynasty' Recap: Quack-O-Lantern
Season 4 Finale
Courtesy of A&E
This week's "Duck Dynasty" was both the season finale and the Halloween episode. The episode begins with Willie trying to pull a prank on the fellas by acting like he cut a finger off. None of them are amused. I have a feeling they'd react the same way even if he had actually cut a finger off. Korie comes in to announce that since it's Halloween they're going to turn the warehouse into the "scarehouse" for all the trick-or-treaters, who I'm pretty sure are just all of the Robertsons' kids and maybe some of their friends.
I wonder when they really filmed this, if it was actually filmed last year during Halloween or if they just gathered up some people during the summer, put on some costumes, and acted like it was late October for a day. Probably the latter.
Willie says that two of his favorite things are candy and scaring children. That sounds kind of creepy. He also says that he has costume ideas for everyone and Jase is like, "No way. Real men don't wear costumes." And this is one of those rare instances where I have to disagree with Jase. Anyone can rock a costume. I might have to agree with Willie's objection to couples' costumes, though; they can be pretty bad. On Halloween you always see some poor guy with a sad look on his face who was roped into a bad couple's costume.
Like this guy:
Although, Korie's idea of Cleopatra and Mark Antony could have been cool. Willie in some Roman gear or a toga would be pretty funny .
Over at Phil and Kay's house, they're getting ready for trick-or-treating by carving pumpkins and telling stories. Phil says that he's not really all that into Halloween because it's a Pagan holiday but as long as there are cupcakes he can deal for a few days. I hate to break it to Phil, but most of the major holidays are Pagan in origin. Christmas is Pagan and Easter is Pagan. Though I think the Fourth of July is safe.
Back at the "scarehouse," Jase says that the "Halloween" movies are the scariest. There's nothing like a man in a mask and a butcher knife to frighten you. Godwin says that he watches it with his eyes closed. Hehe. I love Godwin.
Si is most afraid of the "Freddy Cougar" movies (he seems to be obsessed with cougars), because he comes to get you when you're asleep and Si sleeps a lot. That actually is pretty scary. Also scary? Ghost Shark on SyFy. The shark comes to get you when you're wet. I feel like they should do a mash-up movie: Freddy vs. Ghost Shark. It's brilliant. SyFy, you're welcome.
Jep chimes in that his favorite scary movie is Ghost and everyone just kind of laughs but I am totally with Jep on this one. When I was little, I loved Patrick Swayze movies but whenever I watched Ghost I had to close my eyes when those shadow demons came out of the ground to take Willie Lopez away after he died. And I had to put my fingers in my ears, too, because of the moaning sounds they made along with Willie's screams. Freaked me the hell out! If I watched it today I'd probably have to do the same thing.
As the day progresses and they start to build things, Si attempts to do the "Thriller dance" and he's actually not doing a bad job, though as Jase points out, it's more like half "Thriller" and half "The Twist." At the end of the day they've got an electric chair room, a zombie room, a room with a guy and a chainsaw, and a swamp room with Si in a beaver costume. It's one of the funniest things I've ever seen. I'd probably go from screaming and running away from the chainsaw to laughing hysterically at Si as a big beaver.
In the end, Willie gets his Halloween wish and gets to scare one or two kids with his Freddy Krueger costume and later Jase gets him from under the table as he's trying to score some candy.
So that wraps up Season 4. I'll see you in December for the Duck Dynasty Christmas special, until then have a happy Halloween and be sure to heed Whoopi Goldberg's warning in Ghost if you fall asleep with Freddy Cougar on the loose ...


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"Wilderness Considered"
A reading and discussion series marking the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Wilderness Act will be hosted by the library in May and June in a five-part program sponsored by the Idaho Humanities Council. Up to 25 participants in the series will be able to borrow copies of two books and a binder of other readings prior to the start of the scholar-led discussions scheduled for Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Community Room on May 14 and 21, and June 4, 11 and 18.
- Where:
- Coeur d'Alene Library, Community Room, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID
- City:
- Coeur d'Alene
- Neighborhood:
- North Idaho: Coeur d'Alene
- Cost:
- Free
- Phone:
- 208-769-2315, ext. 426
- Email:
- firstname.lastname@example.com
- Website:
- http://www.cdalibrary.org/
- More like this:
- Lecture/Seminar


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Taste of Home
It's coming to YAKIMA on SATURDAY, MAY21ST! Grab your family and friends and join us at THE CONVENTION CENTER to learn delicious new recipe ideas, learn cooking tips, techniques and new spring recipes for your spring entertaining.
Please bring a non-perishable food item, to the show, for Northwest Harvest to the event
Every attendee will receive a cool Holtzinger Fruit Tote Bag full of various samples, offers and fun items. All VIP attendees will receive an additional tote bag from Legends Casino.
There will also be 20 booths, on site, for product sampling, and the opportunity to purchase items!
$ 10 for GA tickets – (All GA Tickets do not have reserved seating)
• Wray's: Yakima's Food Store - (3rd and Nob Hill, 72nd and Nob Hill and 56th and Summitview)
• Standard Paint & Abbey Carpet – Both Yakima locations and Sunnyside
(Yakima: 101 N. 3rd Avenue & 5802 Summitview / Sunnyside: 222 S. 6th Street)
• Tieton Village Drugs (3708 Tieton Drive)
• Bob Hall's Sunfair Chevrolet (1700 East Yakima Avenue)
*All ticket locations will accept Cash or Check, only!
*Tickets are NOT available on-line.


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Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany could be out of action for another three weeks, manager Roberto Mancini believes.
Kompany limped out of last week's FA Cup fourth-round win at Stoke with a calf strain and missed the champions' goalless draw at QPR in the Barclays Premier League on Tuesday.
The Belgium centre-back will definitely miss Sunday's clash with Liverpool and next week's trip to Southampton and Mancini already seems to have ruled him out of the FA Cup fifth-round tie with Leeds on February 17. That would make the home game against Chelsea on February 24 the most likely comeback date.
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Wait a minute...
In fact, Warden has a greater chance of violating the DMCA since it could access memory that contains copyrighted material after the DRM system has decrypted the work. Luckily the primary design purpose of Warden is also not copyright infringement.
Because now Blizzard (hopefully) will sue Sony for some DMCA violation on breaking their game security device
That is why you should install 2 Windows installations side-by-side when you install it in the first place. One is your "normal", work and games related one, the other one is for snooping on the first one if you need to do something it won't let you by itself (like replacing some registry files, etc.).
Works like a charm when you want to restore a system backup too, and there's no need to play with CaptiveNTFS or such.
It worked quite well in NT4 with the NT bootloader (boot.ini), so you can probably do the same with XP's bootloader without resorting to a 3rd party boot loader (like grub
Sony just jumped the gun. They weren't willing to wait until Microsoft put a formal system for this kind of bullshit to take place. The only difference between this and 'trusted' computing is that there's no formalized mechanism in place
Sort of. Good ones already employ techniques to try to hide themselves. The difficult part is getting into the kernel, as the Sony DRM software does when you install it.
Virus writers might at this point decide to start using file and process names that start with $sys$, in which case anybody who has installed the Sony DRM app (in particular, WoW cheaters) will be especially vulnerable. I doubt that's a large enough population for the technique to be considered useful, though.
Mostly this is useful for hiding things from prying eyes on your own machine. It is remarkably effective. To prevent malicious apps from taking advantage of it, you might hack the Sony DRM software so it uses, say, $-q8f790vpae-$ as the 'hiding' tag instead of $sys$.
Just watch what you're doing, because as Mark Russinovich points out in the original article, it's not hard to nuke your box by accident in messing with the Sony/First4Internet drivers.
I doubt that's a large enough population [Sony DRM installed] for the technique to be considered useful, though.
Are you sure? Remember, anyone who wants to listen to one of Sony's recent CDs on their computer (unless they have used workarounds) has this rootkit. Be careful in assuming how many people know these workarounds - there are a lot of end users out there, and would you like to be slashdotted by a bunch of zombie end-users because they have a worm that virus scanners can't detect?
Umm, no... they'll be equally vulnerable as anyone else foolish or unfortunate to be infected with this particular piece of malware.
Honestly, why take a perfectly good and telling point and then weaken it with some unsupportable moralising sneer?
Unless of course you have inside information not mentioned in TFA, in which case, do please share.
-(Sony Rootkit) X -(The Warden) = -(Cheating)
Never thought I'd get a chance to say that again!
Are we suddenly interested in the rights of game cheaters? Whose rights are being impacted here?
The "rights" issue is with peoples' right to listen to music they've bought without the CD compromising their system and infecting it with rootkits. This article is signifigant more as a new development in that story, than as a "a victory for the rights of online cheaters everywhere!" thing.
To underscore the point, consider that yesterday on GlobeAndMail.com, we have:
The company dismissed the prospect of hackers exploiting its rootkits for their own purposes as an "academic" concern.
I guess it isn't so academic anymore.
Seems like people are more interested in the rights of non-cheating WoW players? People who play WoW SHOULD know that their systems are monitored, and if they don't like it they can quit. Presumably, they are ok with the trade off of "my system is monitored, but so is everyone else's, so at least I can play the game knowing that it is an even field". Sony has given people a way to defeat that, and in doing so ta
Yes, the software industry is the best way of fulfill the Recommended Daily Allowance for irony.
1: Why are people celebrating victory because Sony announced they will remove the cloak, they're still leaving all the rest of the crap on your system - including the memory and cpu wasting scan that runs continually, even when you're not playing their DRM infested CD's.
2: Now that the cloak is removed, what was that registry key that keeps track of how many CD's you've burned under their DRM system?
3: Don't you think you're celebrating a bit early since Warden 2.0 should be able to use the same tricks as RootKitRevealer to diagnose your system? And how long will this take to appear?
4: If you detecting and removing this software from your computer violates the DMCA, then the DMCA is so cleary wrong that it should be repealed this afternoon.
5: Profit! Or in other words, who is profiting from this now? I don't see Sony going broke yet.
And speaking of WoW, you mean there is no game hack that changes it's name each instance so that The Warden will never have it in its signature file?
The party adjourned to a hot tub, yes. Fully clothed, I might add. -- IBM employee, testifying in California State Supreme Court


text: I went into best buy today because it was the last day of the sale for a quick charger for the playbook. Best buy doesn't even have playbooks anymore. And when I asked why the guy said "discontinued ". BB10 coming out. So here is my question is the playbook with 2.0 going to be compatible with bb10. Or if I get the bb10 am I going to have to buy a new playbook.


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Congressman Randy Hultgren, R-Winfield, has been named a 2012 Graduated Driver Licensing Champion award by State Farm to recognize his long-time support and leadership on teen driving safety.
Hultgren is the first federal legislator to receive this prestigious award. Twenty five state legislators have been recognized for their work on strengthened graduated driver licensing laws since 2008.
State Farm applauds the passage of The Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II (H.R. 4348), which includes a grant program to encourage states to adopt enhanced GDL laws. In addition to Congressman Hultgren, Congressman Tim Bishop (D, NY-1) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D, NY) will be recognized with the Champion award for their support.
State Farm believes stronger GDL laws in all 50 states and the District of Columbia will help create safer roadways and better teen drivers. GDL laws help strengthen the driving skills of eligible teenagers, introducing driving privileges to young novice drivers over time, providing opportunities to gain valuable behind-the-wheel experience and develop important driving skills in lower-risk conditions.
Enforcement of these new driving restrictions begins at home. While parents are in the best position to impose GDL requirements, having strong laws in place throughout the country emphasizes the vital importance the states place on teen driver safety.
As part of recognition of National Teen Driving Safety Week, a formal presentation of the award to Congressman Hultgren took place Wednesday at the Sugar Grove Village Hall. Sugar Grove Village President Sean Michels participated in the award ceremony, along with the Sugar Grove Police Department.


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Rory McIlroy Shrugs Off Advice from Nick Faldo
Rory McIlroy has shrugged off a suggestion from Nick Faldo to spend more time concentrating on golf, saying the six-time major champion "should know how hard this game is at times."
McIlroy won his second major title last summer with a runaway win at the PGA Championship, but he's struggled with his game this season after changing equipment. Some have also speculated that he's devoted too much time to off-the-course activities, cutting into his preparation time and mental sharpness.
Among those was Faldo. Earlier this week, Sir Nick urged McIlroy to spend the next two decades focused solely on his golf, calling it his "window of opportunity," before savoring the fruits of his labor.
McIlroy said Wednesday that Faldo should "know how much work we all put into it."
[Associated Press]


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I just finished...30 seconds ago. I finished Breaking Dawn....
I only just discovered the Twilight Universe a little over a month ago (saw the movie when it came out on DVD). I didn't know anything about Twilight Saga--I am grateful for the movie because I may have never found the books if it weren't for the movie, but.....it left me wanting more.
As soon as I learned it was a book series I promptly ran out and bought EVERYTHING I could my hands on, OMG the books are SO much better!...Since that fateful day I have read Twilight 3 times, New Moon 2 times, Eclipse 2 times and finally this weekend I broke down and picked up BD--FOR THE FIRST TIME. It has been sitting here for a month, I was savoring it every time I walked by, knowing more story was coming. I just finished it.... I want to cry. Its over.
I kept putting off reading Breaking Dawn because I didn't want it to end! (What a series!!!) I mean seriously! I am completely captivated! I loved them! I have to believe it isn't over. It can't be. There are so many story possibilities.
I am happy too though....because they were SO good. So unbelievably good. My daughter is now reading them (nearly 12) I wanted to read them first (cause of the whole vampire thing, lol, wanted to be sure they were ok, which HELLO, more than ok!!!) and now I can share them with her, which is good, cause it won't feel over....but it is...
So now what? I am an avid reader. (How I missed these books when they first came out is beyond me). I blow threw 700 page books like they are pop ups, I can't seem to move forward though. I am stuck. I have a HUGE problem now....I DON'T WANT TO READ ANYTHING ELSE!!!
Stephenie Meyer, if you read here. Thank you. I am going through some crazy crap in my real life and it has been SO much fun to step into the world you created for a while...a world where you aren't defined by the hand you have been dealt! A place where we are reminded that we can beat the monsters that rage (or in most cases, whisper) inside us all by denying ourselves and our tendency to be selfish and instead exercise shear determination to do the right thing. Twilight Saga is a world where love conquers all and life is precious, worth cherishing and even vampires and werevolves (shape shifters )can get a long if they just try.
Also, thanks for introducing me to Muse (and Paramour), their music has totally motivated me to keep exercising each day! I have walked so many miles listening to the Twilight Soundtrack that if I was walking in a straight line from my Southern California home I would probably be in New York by now, lol. It has all been a GREAT addition to my ipod!


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By Brendan Conway
Cyprus today is pleading for a loan from Russia to avoid a default and banking crash. The country stands a chance of being forced to leave the euro-zone. But BlackRock's (BLK) Larry Fink, among others, just called Cyprus "not a really major economic issue." He predicts the crisis will be resolved.
Investors side with Fink. They think Cyprus is manageable. That, at least, is what the price of gold lately tells you.
If worry was the order of the day on Cyprus, the price of gold would be soaring. Instead, it has stabilized. Gold is up for four straight sessions and eight of the last nine, but it's still down 3.79% year to date heading into Wednesday morning, when it is giving back a fraction, to trade just below $1,607 an ounce.
Here's another interesting read on the psychology of gold: The CBOE Gold Volatility Index trades at a little more than half the 52-week high reached last September. There's not much "fear," if you want to call it that, of gold soaring.
From ConvergEx Group strategist Nicholas Colas on the subject in his morning note:
The biggest "Tell" (at least to my eye) that no one is truly worried about Cyprus is the fact that gold and silver haven't ripped higher. Now maybe we've entered a new phase in social history where gold is no longer valued during periods of social duress and questions over fiat currency. I doubt it, however, since it would be the first such event since the advent of writing. About 5,000 years ago. The "VIX of" gold hovers at one year lows, and the historical volatility is pretty dead as well. As of Monday, 10 day volatility was 7% and down from the 30 day volatility of 13%. Silver's story is much the same.
SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) and iShares Gold Trust (IAU) are down by 0.3% Wednesday morning and the closed-end funds Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) and Central Fund of Canada (CEF) are down a fraction and flat, respectively. iShares Silver Trust (SLV) is down 0.2%.
Market Vectors Gold Miners (GDX) and Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) are down 0.4%.


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Original URL: https://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/10/06/dell_updates_inspiron_one_all_in_one_desktop_pc/
Dell updates Inspiron all-in-one desktop
Sandy Bridge, Nvdia chippery added
Posted in Personal Tech, 6th October 2011 09:54 GMT
Dell has upgraded its Inspiron One all-in-one desktop PC, ditiching the old model's Pentium P6100 processor for shiny new second-generation Core i Sandy Bridge chippery.
The Inspiron One 2320 is based around a 23in, 1920 x 1080 display, which can be a touch-sensitive panel if you're willing to pay extra and pick that option at purchase.
Graphics come courtesy of an Nvidia GeForce GT 525M discrete GPU.
Dell's fitting 6GB of DDR 3 memory as standard - 8GB is the max - and 1TB or 2TB of hard disk storage.
Space-limited families will appreciate the new model's slimmer dimensions: 567 x 397 x 68mm to the 2310's 570 x 420 x 90mm.
Dell has yet to bring the 2320 to the UK, but the desktop is retailing for $950 (£613) and up in the US. The 2310 costs £579 or more here. ®


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Submission + - PC World: Make 2013 your personal year of the Linux Desktop (pcworld.com)
skade88 writes: Remember PC World? They are still around, and they think 2013 is the year you should switch to Linux. Do you think their arguments for switching are convincing? What would you say to your friends and family if you were going to try and convince them to make the leap to Linux?


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James Hembree sat in a wheelchair, cowboy hat shading his blue eyes and smile, as he greeted visitors at the entrance to Mountainview Nursing Home. It's Hembree's usual spot when weather permits.
James Hembree sat in a wheelchair, cowboy hat shading his blue eyes and smile, as he greeted visitors at the entrance to Mountainview Nursing Home. It's Hembree's usual spot when weather permits.
Hembree is the oldest resident at the facility. He will turn 103 on Wednesday.
"I have never felt my age," Hembree said. He feels about 40.
You may have to lean in to ask him a question — his hearing has diminished with time — but he will likely have a ready response.
His memory remains sharp.
If you want a history lesson, Hembree can provide one, said Benny Estep of Cowpens.
Estep visits his wife, Vivian, at Mountainview. That's how he came to know Hembree.
"I'm just 77 … I won't ever catch him," Estep said.
Estep thinks younger generations could learn a lot from Hembree.
"This is one you call once in a lifetime," Estep said of Hembree.
Savannah Wilkins is a social worker at Mountainview. She describes Hembree as "joyful, driven and kind."
He is always positive, makes time for others and usually greets everyone.
"I love to meet new people," Hembree said.
He met his late wife, Grace, after a church service. He knew at first glance she would be his wife. They were married 54 years until her death in 1983.
His proudest moment was when they wed.
Hembree's daughter, Ruby Rhodes of Woodruff, said her father once sang in a quartet and still remembers the words to hymns. He was singing Gospel music one day when she visited him.
Hembree said his favorite hymn is "Have a Little Talk with Jesus."
Rhodes is inspired by her father. His memory "amazes" her. She said he suffered a health set back some years ago, but has greatly improved in the last several years since he's been at Mountainview.
"He is just doing wonderful," she said. "I think he's got a better mind than mine now."
Hembree was born near Cross Anchor where his family owned a small farm. He said they grew cotton, corn, peas and other crops. They moved to Union County where his father, John Wesley Brooks Hembree, purchased a 100-acre farm, before returning to Spartanburg County.
Hembree was one of six children. A middle child and the only son, he began working as a "little bitty fellow." Hembree said he was 8 when he began plowing. He was planting peas one day when he said his father told him, "Take her out, son. She's too slow."
His father wanted him to be a doctor. But that wasn't Hembree's aspiration.
"I'd rather be a country boy than anything I can think of," he said.
He continued farm work until cotton prices plummeted and then began working in textiles. He worked at different mills over the years, spending the last 30 years operating a lathe at Reeves Brothers Mills Mill plant.
Hembree recollects the Great Depression. He was grateful to earn 50 cents for a day's work — 10 hours total — plowing.
He spent $1 for five gallons of gasoline the last time he refueled.
There was a time when Hembree preferred riding his horse, "Bob," to an automobile ride.
"Bob could run, too," Hembree said.
He recalled when his father became ill and he made a 9-mile trip to get medicine. He said he returned in two hours and 20 minutes — with time to savor a candy bar.
"I enjoyed every mile of it," Hembree said.
Of course, life now moves at a slower pace. Hembree continues to enjoy himself, dispense wisdom and greet folks.
He often smiles and laughs over the course of a conversation.
"Worry will kill you," he said.
Don't want to get upset? "Keep your ears and eyes open, and your mouth shut," he advised.