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Many days of most weeks volunteers are out doing work for other people with little notice or praise, but their efforts pay endless dividends to the clients who receive those services.
Lower Valley Volunteer Chore Services coordinates a large number of volunteers around the area from Grandview to Granger and beyond. The volunteers include church groups and individuals, retirees and youths.
Coordinator Natalie Curfman arranges schedules and recruits volunteers. Her work allows people around the valley to put their volunteer time to the best possible use.
Roy Frazer credits Lower Valley Volunteer Chore Services with his ability to stay independent. He rents a home in Sunnyside, and has received help from a number of volunteers.
"They built the wheelchair ramp," Frazer said. "And they painted my house, too. Before that it wasn't much to look at and was falling apart."
Frazer's home was one of the first painted as part of the Loving Sunnyside initiative, and he is still grateful for the work that people put into the paint job.
For the past few summers Leroy Werkhoven has also come to Frazer's home to do yard work. Werkhoven's red truck and lawnmower are no strangers to Frazer's neighborhood.
"I've been mowing here about six years," said Werkhoven.
Kelly Adamson of Grandview said she enjoys the work. Adamson has a regular job of collecting food from the Grandview food bank and delivering it to clients who have limited mobility. She shares the job with other volunteers.
"We're scheduled so no one is overburdened," said Adamson. "It's only 20 minutes or so once a week, but it's an important 20 minutes."
Another volunteer is Libby Werkhoven, Leroy's wife, who has given countless hours of service. She currently offers driving services, and has helped several clients make it to appointments or get shopping completed.
A major effort recently was helping a woman move to Oak Harbor to help care for her father.
"She was giving up her home," explained Werkhoven. "I helped with some of the packing and then Leroy drove the U-Haul truck out there and I followed in the truck."
Although the trip was a major effort, the steady work week after week is what makes the volunteers so valuable.
"Our work can help people stay in their homes," said Werkhoven. "It's more comfortable and less expensive than having to move into a nursing home."
Werkhoven does other work besides driving, although she no longer provides housework services. She spends summers doing yard work with her husband.
"Leroy cut down from mowing four yards to two yards, but halfway through the summer started doing another yard," she said. "So he cut down by only one."
Werkhoven said Volunteer Chore Services is good at providing supplies for yard work, including bags and weed-killer.
"They just need people to do the work," she said.
Curfman raves about the volunteers who provide services. Dave Charvet, George Saenz, Robert Charvet and Paul Groeneweg are known for their wheelchair ramps and handrails. Grandview Nazarene Church and the Lower Valley Latter-Day Saints also have supplied hours of yard work.
Curfman said donations have also helped keep the services available, with Prosser Rotary and Walmart both making generous gifts.
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Police Forced to Pepper Spray Unruly Second-Grader; Mother Claims Excessive Force
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An eight-year old boy named Aidan was pepper sprayed by Lakewood, Colorado police after acting up in a classroom.
Teachers had barricaded themselves in after the second-grader threw a violent temper tantrum.
Aiden, whose last name was not revealed to protect his privacy, had torn a piece of wooden trim off the walls and was wielding it like a weapon, according to a police report filed about the incident at Glennon Heights Elementary on February 22.
He also threw a television and was threatening to kill the teachers. When police arrived, a spokesman said, they felt they had no option but use use the pepper spray on him.
Aidan told local 9 News, 'It burned my eyes, and I couldn't see.'
He was reportedly treated for minor skin irritation.
This was the third time police had been called after Aidan's temper tantrums, although his mother, Mandy, is criticizing the police for what she considers excessive force, and for treating her young son 'like a common criminal.'
According to the police report, Aidan 'was climbing the cart and spitting at teachers. He also broke wood trim off the walls and was trying to stab teachers with it.'
'I wanted to make something sharp if they came out because I was so mad at them," Aidan said. 'I was going to try to whack them with it.'
After he refused to obey police, they sprayed him with pepper spray two times. He dropped the stick, and they handcuffed him.
Lakewood police are defending their actions. Aidan was placed on a 'mental health hold' and was transferred to a school for children with behavioural issues.
Aidan's mother told 9 News that her son had been seeing a doctor, but has not been diagnosed with mental problems and is not on medication.
'I have some anger things,' the child admitted. 'I don't think they're ever going to go away.'

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It's been a long time since I bought my first home, but I remember the process being exciting, nervous, stressful and fun all at the same time.
Owning a home is a top priority for many Canadians, for both emotional and financial reasons.
If you're in the market for that first big purchase, consider my tips to avoid financial disaster.
Probably the most common problem I see is firsttime home buyers extending themselves too far. Remember, this is your first home and not likely to be your last. According to Sandra Rinomato from Property Virgins, "The average Canadian moves every three to five years."
Keep this in mind when shopping for a home, and don't worry about having all of your wants covered. Prioritize what's most important and remember that you can eventually move up when financial resources allow.
Stay with in your means
Lenders use two ratios to determine the amount of debt a borrower can manage: Gross Debt Service Ratio (GDSR) and Total Debt Service Ratio (TDSR). Your GDSR - which includes the total cost of housing payments (principal, interest, taxes, and heating) - should not be more than 32 per cent of your gross monthly income. Your TDSR - which is your entire monthly debt load (which includes other debts such as car loans and credit card payments) - should not be more than 40 per cent of your gross monthly income.
Aside from these formulas, it's important to use some common sense. When you go to the bank or a mortgage broker, they will often tell you the biggest mortgage you can qualify for based on your income.
Too many people become house poor because they overextend themselves. Buy a house based on what you can afford, not what you qualify for, and make sure you have a good understanding of your monthly cash flow.
More than a mortgage
On a monthly basis, the cost of owning a home or condo is more than just your mortgage payments. You must also factor in insurance, property taxes, utilities, maintenance or condo fees. You may also want to consider extra lumpsum costs, such as furniture, renovations and landscaping.
Also be aware of closing costs, which can include everything from tax adjustments to home inspection to legal fees. Your real estate lawyer will deal with closing costs and make adjustments for taxes paid, land transfer tax and any outstanding utilities.
Far too often, people determine affordability via the monthly payments. We don't need cash to buy anything these days. When it comes to mortgages, this thinking can be dangerous because we can make things appear more affordable simply by extending the amortization period to lower payments. At one time, the banks wanted to help Canadians make real estate more affordable by offering 40-year mortgages. Extending the amortization to 40 years reduces monthly payments by about 21 per cent, but it almost doubles the total interest paid over the life of the mortgage. This is why the government eliminated 40-year and 35-year mortgages.
We also see people moving toward Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOC), which can allow for significantly lower monthly payments. But with lower payments, the debt can take a lot longer to disappear. It's smarter to work toward quickly paying off our debts using higher payments.
Use the Home Buyers Plan
The government allows firsttime home buyers to borrow up to $25,000 out of their RRSP toward a house purchase. Although you don't have to pay interest or tax on that money, you do have to pay that back over a 15-year period. If you don't repay 1/15th of the borrowed amount per year, you'll have to add the amount as income. Using this plan can go a long way in reducing the total amount of debt that goes into buying your first home.
Jim Yih (twitter.com/jimyih) is a financial expert who puts financial education programs in the workplace.
For more of Jim's articles, visit his award-winning blog, RetireHappyBlog.ca


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Draper StageScreen Kit With Silver Frame, Front Surface, 16:9, 316x530cm (HxW) Overall Size
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In response to requests from leading AV rental dealers, the StageScreen® is a totally new concept in projection screen design. It is designed specifically to be flown, but can also be used with legs. Either way, it is the strongest and most rigid screen on the market.
The truss system is completely modular. All available sizes of StageScreen® are built from combinations of the same 6 standard color-coded frame sections pictured in the images above. Not only does this make screen assembly faster and easier, but if a frame section should ever become damaged you can replace it in seconds without tools.
AV rental dealers can easily streamline their inventory with the StageScreen®. You can change a Multiformat to an NTSC, HDTV, or 16:10 format at minimal cost by exchanging or removing a few frame sections (separate viewing surface required). The return on investment becomes immediately evident when comparing the cost of several sizes of folding truss screens to the StageScreen®. Legs are constructed using the same truss sections as the frame. The StageScreen® ships with frame segments, surface, carrying case and tarp (legs sold separately). Dress Kit is available.
Key Features
- The StageScreen® utilizes an 8" truss that is significantly stronger than traditional truss folding screens.
- It is engineered to hold tolerance after repeated usage.
- Color coded frame sections ensure fast and easy assembly.
- Draper performed in-house testing of the strength of the StageScreen® truss compared to a folding truss screen. The results were dramatic: StageScreen® proved to be over 60% stronger, holding strong long after the folding truss failed.
- The image area of each screen is exact and true to format.
- StageScreen® can be assembled in about half the time of a comparable truss folding screen. See video below.
- No hinges, no snaps, and no Handy Cranks are required.
- Frame sections are connected with permanently attached threaded links and guide pins. No lost handy cranks.
- Easy to follow color-coded assembly instructions are included with each StageScreen®
- StageScreen® features a revolutionary new viewing surface attachment method. Using the attached DuraLoopTM bungee cord loops with handy nylon pull-tabs, simply hook the surface to the posts on the frame. DuraLoops are longer lasting than traditional snaps, and provide even self-centering tension for the viewing surface. You'll never want to use snaps again.
- The viewing surface is stretched perfectly flat, resulting in the highest picture quality.
- Sizes available are listed in charts below and depend on surface selected.
- Patent Pending
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Cineflex CH1200V Rear Viewing Surface
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|Silver Anodized Frame (Black Anodized Available)
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ASUS Eee PC 1201NL
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|Multi-input touchpad
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This is just a draft - more detailed instructions coming up soon + more detailed tests
Netbook works flawlessly with Arch Linux (if you encounter freezes see Troubleshooting below)
- 1 Graphics
- 2 Wireless
- 3 ACPI Functions
- 4 Power Management with Laptop Mode Tools
- 5 Troubleshooting
Nvidia's Closed-Source Driver
Just install the official closed source drivers from arch extra repo:
pacman -S nvidia
Open-Source Driver
If you desire Kernel Mode Setting and xinerama (better multihead support), then install nouveau instead of the closed-source driver.
pacman -S xf86-video-nouveau
And (highly experimental) 3D support:
pacman -S nouveau-dri
Here, you have two options: either install rtl8192 package from AUR or use ndiswrapper with Windows 2000 driver for the card. The latter seems to be much snappier (better wifi range) but disables the use of aircrack.
Native linux driver
For native linux drivers you need to load r8192se_pci module:
modprobe r8192se_pci
You can add r8192se_pci to your MODULES array in /etc/rc.conf, though udev should load them automatically.
Ndiswrapper and W2K driver
Detailed ndiswrapper installation instructions coming up soon.
ACPI Functions
In order to use the function keys and extend battery life, you can set up the ACPI Driver, then install and configure the tools below.
The driver for the ACPI functions of the 1201N is called eeepc_laptop. It is part of the mainline kernel, so all that needs to be done is to load the module:
modprobe eeepc_laptop
If the command fails with such error message:
FATAL: Error inserting eeepc_laptop (/lib/modules/2.6.32-ARCH/kernel/drivers/platform/x86/eeepc-laptop.ko): No such device
you need to add acpi_osi=Linux to kernel parameters in your bootloader configuration.
Function Keys
You must have acpid installed to use the Function keys:
pacman -S acpid
After installing acpid, you will have to add it to your DAEMONS array in rc.conf.
Then, you need to install acpi-eeepc-generic package from AUR and edit file /etc/conf.d/acpi-eeepc-generic.conf:
Comment out EEEPC_CONF_DONE option:
If you are using linux drivers for wifi you should also edit the WIFI_DRIVERS array:
Otherwise the wifi toggle button won't work.
Afterward, you must restart acipd:
/etc/rc.d/acpid restart
Power Management with Laptop Mode Tools
You can use Laptop Mode to substantially increase your battery life on Linux. To do so, Install the [Laptop Mode Tools|laptop-mode-tools] from extra repo:
pacman -S laptop-mode-tools
and add "laptop-mode" to your DAEMONS array in rc.conf. Many of the power managment settings in laptop-mode are disbaled by default, so it is encouraged that you explore the configuration files throroughly. Here are some highlights of configuration options worth exploring:
Super Hybrid Engine
Super Hybrid Engine is a simple FSB tweaker that can radically reduce power consumption.
To enable automatic SHE manipulation just edit /etc/laptop-mode/conf.d/eee-superhe.conf:
If you've configured function keys using acpi-eeepc-generic, you can manually change SHE mode by using Fn+Space.
Wifi Power Management
The linux-native wifi driver supports wifi power management. If you are using the linux-native wifi driver, you can enable basic power management by editing /etc/laptop-mode/conf.d/wireless-power.conf:
Install pm-utils:
pacman -S pm-utils
If you are using linux wifi driver you need to unload it before suspending otherwise the machine won't resume. To do this automatically uncomment and edit appropriate line in /etc/pm/config.d/config file:
SUSPEND_MODULES="ehci_hcd r8192se_pci"
The ehci_hcd module is responsible for usb hub. Removing it solves the immediate resume issue (see Troubleshooting) You can try out the suspend2ram either by using function key Fn+F1 (if you've configured them to use pm-utils in /etc/conf.d/acpi-eeepc-generic.conf) or by running:
Install uswsusp-git package from AUR.
Set resume device parameter (your swap partition) in /etc/suspend.conf
resume device = /dev/sda3
Add possibility to suspend2disk with closing laptop if you installed acpi-eeepc-generic.
Modify /etc/conf.d/acpi-eeepc-generic.conf
Add next lines
COMMANDS_HIBERNATE=("/etc/acpi/eeepc/acpi-eeepc-generic-suspend2disk.sh") SUSPEND2DISK_COMMANDS=("s2disk")
Edit variable COMMANDS_LID_CLOSE_ON_BATTERY value like this
Now copy /etc/acpi/eeepc/acpi-eeepc-generic-suspend2ram.sh to /etc/acpi/eeepc/acpi-eeepc-generic-suspend2disk.sh and edit command to run
execute_commands "${SUSPEND2DISK_COMMANDS[@]}"
Now restart acpid
#/etc/rc.d/acpid restart
LCD brightness
To enable LCD brightness automatic manipulation you need to edit /etc/laptop-mode/conf.d/lcd-brightness.conf and set proper BRIGHTNESS_OUTPUT path:
BATT_BRIGHTNESS_COMMAND="echo 8" LM_AC_BRIGHTNESS_COMMAND="echo 15" NOLM_AC_BRIGHTNESS_COMMAND="echo 15" BRIGHTNESS_OUTPUT="/proc/acpi/video/IGPU/LCDD/brightness"
Machine does not resume after suspend2ram
You have to unload r8192se_pci module right before suspending. See Suspend2RAM section of this article for details.
After suspending the machine immediately resumes
You have to unload usb module(s) before suspending. See Suspend2RAM section of this article for details.


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Cranston books a post-'Breaking Bad' movie role
NEW YORK (AP) — Bryan Cranston will star as blacklisted screenwriter Dalton Trumbo in a film that's to be his first after wrapping "Breaking Bad."
A publicist for Cranston confirmed the casting Thursday. The film, "Trumbo," will be directed by "Meet the Parents" filmmaker Jay Roach from a script by John McNamara.
As a member of the Communist Party, Trumbo was among the Hollywood 10: screenwriters and directors blacklisted in 1947 after refusing to testify before the House Committee on Un-American Activities. Trumbo won two Oscars, one for the script to "The Brave One," written under the name Robert Rich, and another awarded posthumously for "Roman Holiday."
Cranston also stars in the upcoming "Godzilla," due out in May.
The 57-year-old is nominated for an Emmy for his performance in "Breaking Bad" at Sunday's awards.


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Frequently asked questions
hipKey™ FAQ
HipKey™ is a revolutionary new product that helps you keep an eye on your valuables. Whether that means keeping track of your iPhone®, iPad® or even your loved ones, the unique hipKey™ features are designed to make your life easier. This page will help you find the answers to the FAQs about the features and functionality of the hipKey™. If the answer you are looking for is not here, please feel free to contact us for more support.
What is hipKey™?
hipKey™ is an advanced wireless proximity alarm, which connects to your iPhone® or iPad® using a low power connection. hipKey™ can also be used to keep track of other valuables like; keys, bags or even your children. Simply attach the device to the item of your choice and hipKey™ is ready to go.
hipKey™ is compatible with:
- iPhone 5
- iPhone 4S
- iPad mini
- iPad (4th gen)
- iPad (3rd gen)
hipKey™ is currently not compatible with any other Smartphone devices.
Helpful demo videos to teach you about hipKey
- Demo 1: How to pair hipKey with iPhone / iPad first time
Demo 2: How to recover from an unsuccessful pairing
Demo 3: How to un-pair hipKey and then pair it to a new device
Demo 4: Demonstration of Alarm Mode
Demo 5: Demonstration of Motion Mode
How to carry my hipKey?
- hipKey and iPhone / iPad connects via Bluetooth 4.0. The Bluetooth signal strength between the two devices are influenced by it's surroundings and different materials. E.g. walls, the human body and furniture etc. It is recommended that the user always carries hipKey and iPhone/iPad in a way where they are not blocked by the human body.
It is recommended to set the Alarm Distance to Long unless there is a special need for shorter Alarm distances.
Warranty support
- If you have a defective hipKey that is still within the warranty period, here is what you need to do:
If you have bought your hipKey in Australia or New Zealand:
Download and fill in this form:        Warranty Return Request Form
Send the form to:                            firstname.lastname@example.com
Support number:                             +61 3 9532 50 52
If you have bought your hipKey anywhere else in the world:
Download and fill in this form:        Warranty Return Request Form
Send the form to:                            email@example.com
How far is Short, Medium and Long Alarm distances?
- Short 2-5 meters, Medium 15-20 meters and Long 30-50 meters.
Note that the actual distance depends on the surroundings hipKey is carried in. The human body, buildings, walls and other items all affect the Bluetooth range. Try not to have close body contact with your hipKey. If you decide to do so, it is recommended to always set the Alarm Distance to Long.
I get false alarms. What can I do about it?
- False alarms can be caused by more issues:
Check and ensure your hipKey is successfully paired with iPhone / iPad. Besides the App shows connected, hipKey should also be registered and connected in the iOS Settings Bluetooth menu. To recover from an unsuccessful pairing follow the instructions in this video: Demo 2: How to recover from an unsuccessful pairing
If you get false alarms while being inside a Safe Zone, please try and increase the Safe Zone radius and see if that helps.
hipKey has been programmed to give a three beep notification if it is moved within a Safe Zone and not connected to iPhone / iPad. This discrete notification alert is there to remind you not to leave behind your iPhone / iPad in your Safe Zone. It is not a false Alarm.
Check that you are following the guidelines on how to carry a hipKey. See other FAQ answer on this topic.
Why does hipKey beep 2-3 times when inside a Safe Zone?
- hipKey has been programmed to give a three beep notification if it is moved within a Safe Zone and not connected to iPhone / iPad. This discrete notification alert is there to remind you not to leave behind your iPhone / iPad in your Safe Zone. It is not a false Alarm.
The Safe Zone alert repeats every minute for 5 minutes and can be cancelled by pressing the Action Key.
How do I switch my hipKey™ on and off?
The hipKey™ can be switched on and off by holding down the power button for a couple of seconds. When you hear the beep and see the green LED blinking, the hipKey™ is switched on and ready to be paired with your iPhone® or iPad®. Please ensure you have installed the hipKey™ app before attempting to pair your iPhone® or iPad® with hipKey™.
How durable is the hipKey™?
The hipKey™ is made of high quality, durable materials specifically designed to be used on a daily basis.
What is the maximum range hipkey™ can reach?
hipKey™ uses Bluetooth 4.0 technology (also referred to as Bluetooth Smart) to reach a range of up to 50 meters. Please note that certain factors such as metal or concrete walls may reduce the device's range.
Can I use my hipKey™ with my iPhone® and iPad®?
Yes, but not at the same time.
Can I connect more than one hipKey™ to my iPhone® or iPad®?
No, you can currently only use one hipKey™ per iDevice.
Do the batteries of the hipKey™ need to be replaced?
No, hipKey™ comes with a rechargeable long lasting battery. To recharge the battery, use the micro-USB cable included in the sales pack, and plug it into your iPhone or iPad wall charger. A full charge takes approximately 4 hours and will last between 2-4 weeks, depending on usage.
How do I charge hipKey?
- Use the micro-USB cable included in the sales pack and plug it into the iPhone / iPad wall charger or a MacBook or PC.
Is the hipKey™ alarm easy to switch off?
Yes, when an alarm is set off, simply press the "Action Key" to mute the alarm. hipKey™ will automatically switch off the alarm if you move back into range.
How do I pair my hipKey?
- Please download the hipKey Quick Guide (link) or follow the steps shown in this video: Demo 1: How to pair hipKey with iPhone / iPad first time
Why won't the Mode wheel allow me to change modes?
The Mode wheel is designed to make sure you don't change modes by accident. To change modes, turn the wheel with your finger until it reaches the mode of your choice. To switch the selected mode on press the On-Off button.
How do I find the Mode wheel after I have changed the settings?
You can do this by either sliding up the Mode wheel with your finger or by pressing the settings button. After 30 seconds the wheel will automatically slide up.
Why won't the mode on my hipKey™ change even though I have selected another mode?
After selecting your mode, you must switch the mode on by using the On-Off button in the upper right-hand corner of the hipKey™ app.
How does the proximity alarm work?
Using Bluetooth technology, hipKey™ will connect to your iPhone® or iPad®. Once this connection has been established, your iPhone® or iPad® will be able to measure the distance between itself and your hipKey™. If your hipKey™ moves beyond the alarm distance or out of range, an alarm will automatically be triggered.
What is short, medium and long Alarm Distances hipKey™?
- The hipKey surroundings, the human body, buildings, walls etc. affects the Bluetooth signal.
Try out the different Alarm Distances and see what works best for you. Be aware that your body does influence the Bluetooth signal strength and therefore when you carry hipKey or iPhone / iPad in your pockets you might get alarms on Short and Medium Alarm distance.
What is Motion Mode?
hipKey™ has a built-in motion sensor that is automatically switched on when you select "Motion Mode". If your hipKey™ is moved while in this mode, an alarm will be triggered. Perfect to keep track of your handbag or even monitor a sleeping child.
How does Safe Zone work?
- Safe Zone is a patent pending feature that prevents your hipKey™ from triggering the alarm unnecessarily. Perfect for use at home or in the office.
The hipKey App creates the Safe Zone using the iPhone / iPad GPS system. When entering the Safe Zone, hipKey will mute all alarms regardless of the Alarm settings and actual distance between the devices.
hipKey can still sound a 2-3 beep Safe Zone notification, if it is moved while disconnected. This way the user is alerted that he or she is about to leave the Safe Zone without iPhone / iPad.
hipKey Safe Zones uses assisted GPS technology, wifi and Geofencing. The Safe Zone feature has been optimized to give a good experience without draining the iPhone / iPad battery.
Note: To improve accuracy of Safe Zones, Wi-Fi shall be enabled in the iOS Settings Wi-Fi menu.
Can hipKey™ help me find my child if they are out of my sight?
If your hipKey is connected, you can use the 'Find Me' feature to help locate your child, by listening after the Find Me sound.
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Teaching Helps Save Lives
Learning and teaching are not optional activities in the kingdom of god. They are the very means by which the gospel has been restored to the earth and by th which we will gain eternal life. They provide the pathway to personal testimony. No one can be "saved in ignorance." (Doctorine and Covenants 131:6)
—Russell T. Osguthorpe, Sunday School General President
Additional Resources
Russell T. Osguthorpe, "Teaching Helps Save Lives," Oct. 2009, General Conference
David M. McConkie, "Gospel Learning and Teaching," Oct. 2010, General Conference
Matthew O. Rishardson, "Teaching After the Manner of the Spirit," Oct 2011, General Conference


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Hi there everyone! I am MaceMadunusus, I started modding roughly 14 years ago on a game called Star Wars: Jedi Knight Jedi Academy. I joined the Movie Battles II team in order to create many new, unique, and interactive locations as well as to update some existing levels. I am currently working on Movie Battles II's spiritual sequel Eridan Crisis.
Only registered members can share their thoughts. So come on! Join the community today (totally free - or sign in with your social account on the right) and join in the conversation.
Here are some Work In Progress images of my Death Star level in Movie Battles III. This is built inside UDK.
The images are taken from within the editor on Preview lighting.


text: Urooj Khan, with his winning lottery ticket. Not long after this photo was taken, he was dead. /AP hide caption toggle caption /AP The Two-Way Mystery: How Did Million Dollar Lottery Winner End Up Dead From Cyanide? January 8, 2013 In Chicago last summer, Urooj Khan jumped for joy when he realized he had a winning ticket in the Illinois later. A month later, one day after his check was issued, Khan was dead. Authorities recently figured out that the cause was a lethal dose of cyanide. Now they're investigating.


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Some of my non-Christian FB "friends" from the UK use such atrocities as occurred this week in Manchester as a platform to air their opinions about "all religions".
Here`s one statement:
"All religions have historically tried to subjugate women; all religions obviously led by insecure men!!"
It`s offensive to me that such a poster will lump my brothers into the same category as men who blow up teenage girls. But if you were me, how would you nuancedly (if that`s a word) respond to such a slur?


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Jobs and economic escalation will follow as more women break through "glass walls" to start high-growth ventures(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) Sept. 28, 2011 —
Women who are capable of starting growth companies that serve global markets may be the nation's secret weapon for achieving sustained economic growth.
Research shows that startup companies – particularly high-growth startups – are the most fruitful source of new U.S. jobs and offer the economy's best hope for recovery. However, despite the fact that about 46 percent of the workforce and more than 50 percent of college students are female, and that women have risen to top positions in corporate and university hierarchies, they represent only about 35 percent of startup business owners. Their firms also tend to experience less growth and prosperity than do firms started by men.
"Overcoming the Gender Gap: Women Entrepreneurs as Economic Drivers," a new paper from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, explores the reasons behind lower business startup rates among women and proposes actions that would help to realize the promise of female entrepreneurs in escalating the economy.
"There are plenty of highly qualified women in science and technology – industries from which the majority of high-growth companies are born," said Lesa Mitchell, Kauffman Foundation vice president, advancing innovation, and the paper's author. "More women are entering these fields than ever before. However, while women have broken through the glass ceiling, they seem to encounter 'glass walls' that keep them from venturing out of big companies or structured academic settings to launch their own firms at the same rate men do."
In fact, early in the startup process, women take fewer steps to position themselves to start high-growth companies, according to "Gender Differences in Patenting in the Academic Life Sciences," a landmark study released in 2006 that tracked the careers of more than 4,000 life science research faculty at U.S. universities over 30 years.
While women tended to produce research that was equal to or slightly better than men's, on average, female faculty patented their research at only about 40 percent of the rate of their male colleagues, the study showed. They also tended to rely on formal university conduits to help them commercialize their research, rather than making connections and seeking guidance from private industry. In addition to more actively reaching out to establish new networks – a critical step for would-be entrepreneurs – men had more exposure to industry earlier in the process, with 93 percent of them serving on science advisory boards of high-tech companies, as compared to only 6.5 percent of women.
Other studies show that women might be more inclined to seek work/life balance and therefore shy away from establishing innovative firms that aim for global scale. On average, they also have greater difficulty raising investment capital than men do.
Nevertheless, Mitchell says, these gaps do not represent innate gender differences. They are subject to change and already may be changing.
"Women's entrepreneurship is an economic issue, not a gender-equity issue," Mitchell said. "As more women engage as entrepreneurs to build on their discoveries, new jobs and economic prosperity will follow."
Mitchell recommends three steps to boost female entrepreneurship in the United States:
- Not-for-profit initiatives that advance opportunities for high-growth women entrepreneurs need greater funding and support from women executives, philanthropy leaders and industry. Networking and collaborative events between startup founders and big companies are critical to provide women entrepreneurs access to networks that can produce potential customers.
- Successful women entrepreneurs and inventors should make themselves visible and available. Role models are critical to young women considering entrepreneurship.
- Women must be invited at a much higher rate to join science advisory boards of high-tech companies.
To see original post and to download the full report, visit the Kauffman Foundation website: http://www.kauffman.org/newsroom/untapped-potential-for-expanding-womens-entrepreneurship-holds-promise-to-grow-us-economy.aspx


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Cuba looks to kids to recover faded boxing glory
By ANNE-MARIE GARCIA, Associated Press
HAVANA (AP)—Lazaro Perez jabs rhythmically at his rival in a steamy Havana gym, dancing, feinting and punctuating each blow with a grunt.
After the final bell, he thrusts a weary arm skyward in triumph, and a proud smile spreads across a face still years from feeling a razor's scrape. Perez has just become Havana's first under-75-pound (34-kilogram) boxing champion in a new age category for 9- and 10-year-olds.
Teofilo Stevenson
Boxing-mad Cuba is putting its athletes in the ring earlier than ever. The idea is that those who start young will have a critical edge in the sport's motions and techniques when they start competing more seriously down the road.
It's part of a top-to-bottom shake-up aimed at restoring Cuban boxing to its former glory after the national squad returned from the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing without a gold medal for the first time in 40 years.
"I started boxing to follow in my father's footsteps," said Perez, a small and wiry 9-year-old in black boxing shorts and blue T-shirt. "I'm not afraid. I'm fast, and I really like it. I want to be great like (Olympic and professional champion Yuriorkis) Gamboa, the boxer I admire most, and win lots of medals like (Felix) Savon."
It's not uncommon for children this age to enter the ring these days. The International Boxing Association sanctions competitive boxing for 15 years and up, but lets national federations set their own rules for younger children. A spokeswoman for USA Boxing said competition starts at 8 years old in the United States, and many begin training at 7.
Since competition in Cuba's new age class began last year, hundreds of boys have been boxing in tournaments like the Jan. 21 city championship at the Rafael Trejo gym in Old Havana, with its splintering wood bleachers and discolored walls.
There are strict rules to keep competition safe for the preadolescent pugilists. A doctor examines them before each fight and referees watch the action closely. Bouts are limited to three 50-second rounds. Only straight punches are allowed, and fighters are supposed to keep their distance. Headgear is mandatory, as in all organized amateur boxing.
"At this young age we teach the basic movements, the basic punches and defense," said Jo De Vrieze, a Belgian-born coach who trains children in the Cerro district of the Cuban capital. "The idea is that the youths arrive at higher levels with a more advanced technical base."
It's a far cry from the "Rumble in the Jungle" or the "Thrilla in Manila," but don't tell that to the kids, or to the parents who crowd the stands and cheer each bout like an Olympic final.
Perez's father, also named Lazaro, yelled encouragement and advice to his son during the title match: "Let's go!" "Get him!" "Watch your defense!" he cried, head bobbing and fists pumping as if he were in the ring himself.
"Right here is the future of Cuban boxing," the elder Perez said.
Amateur boxing is second only to baseball as a national sport in Cuba, and it's a point of pride among islanders that their country of 11 million people usually punches above its weight in medal counts during international competitions.
But the island's economic difficulties keep the Boxing Federation from funding its programs at the levels other countries do, and make it hard to replace decrepit equipment and facilities. Meanwhile, some top fighters have defected to turn pro, including Olympic and world champions Gamboa and Guillermo Rigondeaux, sapping the national team of experience and talent.
Four years after Cuban boxers won five gold medals at the Athens Olympics came the Beijing fiasco. Cuba had another subpar performance at the World Championships in Italy the following year, and hit rock-bottom in 2010 at the Panamerican Championships, when host Ecuador toppled Cuba from its long-held throne as best in Latin America.
Humiliated sports authorities vowed a total overhaul to get Cuban boxing back on track. The first move was to bring in a new coach, Rolando Acebal, who renewed emphasis on discipline, rigor, toughness.
"The change was decisive," said Savon, a heavyweight legend who hung up his gloves in 2000 and now works for the Boxing Federation. "Under Acebal, some things reappeared that had gotten a little lost."
Officials also stressed recruiting and scoured the island for new talent. Savon, who along with countryman Teofilo Stevenson, is one of only three boxers to have won gold medals at three Olympics, personally scouted his native province of Guantanamo.
The result is a promising new crop of youngsters who so far have done well. Cuba took two gold medals and a silver at the World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, last July. In the fall, it reclaimed bragging rights in the Americas, winning eight men's titles out of nine possible at the Panamerican Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.
The big test comes this summer at the London Olympics.
"There has been good work," said Stevenson, now a vice president of the Boxing Federation. "We have several possibilities for medalling, including Julio Cesar La Cruz," a 22-year-old light heavyweight who was one of the champions at Baku.
Beyond London, the future rests firmly in the gloved fists of the kids duking it out in the Rafael Trejo gym. The 9-10 age class is a pilot program in just Havana for now, but officials say it could be rolled out to the rest of Cuba, where 11-12 is currently the youngest level of competition.
Outsiders said that could give Cuba an edge over places like Puerto Rico, which holds fights starting at 11 years old, and Spain, where boxers start competing at 15.
"It's tough to start competing at 15," said Carlos Vargas, technical director of the Spanish Boxing Federation. "Then when you're 17 or 18 and you hit the international level, you're going up against boxers with 200 fights under their belts. … You find yourself at a disadvantage with those rivals."
At 13 years old, Dayron Valdes, last year's Havana regional champion in the 88-pound (44-kilo) weight class, is already a veteran of youth boxing. He said his goal is to follow in the footsteps of his idol, La Cruz, representing Cuba on the winner's dais while fighting with honor and style.
"I used to scrap with the other kids in the neighborhood when I was 6. That's why I signed up for boxing," Valdes said, sitting on a rickety chair and unwrapping his bandaged hands. "I want to be a very technical boxer, a gentleman."
Associated Press writer Jorge Sainz in Madrid contributed to this report.
Source: sports.yahoo.com/box/news
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Lady Gaga: Top Gun & John Hughes
Lady Gaga just released her new single Do What U Want, featuring R Kelly. There was a photo that accompanied her announcement on Twitter. It's of her ass. Which is glorious.
As for the song…
LOVE it. I've attached it below. What does it remind you of? I'm talking to you, my people who also grew up in the 80s.
The opening bars, that beat that runs for the first 10 seconds, what scene just popped in your mind?
It's a little Top Gun, isn't it? You can see the oil smudging the runway, making the camera blurry, can't you?
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The following classes are being offered by Anderson Community Education this summer.
American Sign Language — Very basic ASL for parent and child together
When: Tuesday beginning June 7 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Anderson Adult Learning Center at 219 East Woodford Street with certified instructor and deaf educator, Arlene Hoffman.
Cost: $69 for 8 weeks parent and child instructor (one fee)
By Ben Carlson
News staff
Madison Powell isn't perfect, but she's pretty darn close.
The 18-year-old senior at Anderson County High School was recognized recently for having perfect school attendance for 12 consecutive years, a rare feat that has only been accomplished one other time during the past decade or so.
Powell says a variety of factors went into her not missing school from her first day in first grade through the day she graduates later this month, not the least of which is guilt.
The Anderson County School Board voted unanimously Monday to keep staff salaries in place for the coming fiscal year, with a step increase based on years of experience or service.
"It really saddens me that we keep asking more from you all and we can't give you all more," board member James Sargent said, before he was interrupted by fellow member Roger McDowell.
"It's simple, Sarge," he said. "We are probably one of the few boards in the state that doesn't raise the tax rate 4 percent every single year."
The National Association of Letter Carriers' "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive is planned for May 14.
Residents are asked to collect and bag non-perishable food items and place them by the mailbox for the letter carrier to deliver to a local food bank or pantry.
Non-perishable food items include: canned meat, fish, soup, juice, vegetables, pasta, cereal, peanut butter, and rice.
Items that have expired or are in glass containers are unacceptable.
Fresh food may be donated online at www.stampyourgood.com.
From staff reports
Christian Academy of Lawrenceburg juniors and seniors spent last Wednesday morning sprucing up the landscaping in front of the Anderson Senior Center.
"The kids from CAL are just another example of how some very simple acts of kindness can make a big difference at the senior center," director Steve Carmichael said. "When given the opportunity and knowing there's a need, the support we get from young people like these and others makes you value the life we have in Lawrenceburg even more."
Saffell Street Elementary School fourth-grader Helaine Alsabrook won first place in the district, and second place in the state Jim Claypool Poster Contest.
The elementary school poster contest (grades 1 to 5) received 39 entrants from four schools.
District poster contest winners were: second place, Julia Fuqua; and third place, Elisa Lilley.
First-place winner Alsabrook received a blue ribbon, certificate, t-shirt, and prize money.
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The Keystone BIG Show is the best trade show in the specialty automotive equipment and accessories industry, outside of SEMA. The Show is organized by Keystone Automotive Operations, the leading distributor and marketer of specialty aftermarket auto parts in North America.
Together with manufacturers, retailers and the Keystone sales and marketing team this Show offers a relaxed, interactive environment with exciting opportunities to connect, share and discover. As a customer or supplier, there are many reasons to attend/exhibit at our Shows. Keystone's BIG Show consistently provides an engaging forum for our customers to see new products first-hand and learn detailed product information directly from suppliers and manufacturer representatives.
As an attendee or exhibitor, there are many reasons why the BIG Show is for you:
Take advantage of the best buying opportunity of the year with pricing and programs that are only available at the show.
Meet your salesperson and the rest of the Keystone Leadership Team to discuss improving sales and profit margins as well as the exponential growth of your business.
Meet representatives from the suppliers that you sell and expand your industry knowledge by introducing yourself to the ones you don't.
Be at the forefront of marketplace innovation and get a leg up on your competition.
Introduce yourself to our marketing team and custom tailor a program to drive sales and revenue for your business.
Mingle with industry icons who host the Big Show.
Enter to win tons of exciting cash prizes.
I have been going to BIG Shows to check out new products and buying deals. I have signed some good deals in the past and hope to do so again. Mikhail Kirichansky
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I have never been to a BIG Show before, but I am going to the Midwest Show this year. I am keen to see what's new around performance, accessories, etc. This should be interesting for business. Kevin Smith
Exeter, PA (February 2, 2018) The iconic 1968 Mustang fastback driven by Steve McQueen in the movie Bullitt (1968) will be on display during the Keystone BIG Show February 23-24, 2018 at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, TX. The Bullitt Mustang came out of hiding after 40 years of being one of the best kept secrets in automotive folklore. It's unveiling occurred at the North American International Auto Show this January in the Ford booth during the company's announcement of a special edition 2019 Bullitt Mustang celebrating the 50th anniversary of the movie.
Sean Kiernan, the car's owner, had this to say, "I'm really looking forward to showing Bullitt at the BIG Show. Being a Keystone cousin – I'm an LKQ employee – it's fantastic that the timing of the event and the attention the car is getting are so well aligned. I think it will be awesome for our customers while creating a real buzz in Holley's booth."
Sean has said that his family kept the car a secret over the years with plans to eventually restore it as a father-son project. It was used as a daily driver after the Bob Kiernan (Sean's father) purchased it in 1974 from an ad that ran in Road & Track Magazine. Auction estimates place the value of the vehicle between $4-5 million – comparable to other iconic cars like the Batmobile and James Bond's original Aston Martin.
Two 1968 Mustang GT fastbacks were used in the award-winning film. One was sold to a private buyer and the other one, due to its condition after being thrashed around the streets of San Francisco, was destined for the salvage yard. "This original Bullitt Mustang is one of the most iconic vehicles of all time," said Mark Gessler, president of the Historic Vehicle Association. "It's one of the most important artifacts of the 21st century in terms of automotive history. It is a national cultural treasure." (as quoted in USA Today).
"We are really excited to be bringing Bullitt to the BIG Show and it wouldn't have been possible without the generous support of Holley. To give our customers the chance to see this very rare piece of American automobile heritage in person is thrilling," said Bill Rogers, VP and General Manager for Keystone. "For most of our guests this will be a once in a lifetime opportunity and definitely worth the trip to Texas to see."
The work of the Historic Vehicle Association with support from partners such as Ford Motor Company, Hagerty, Shell, Pennzoil, LKQ Corporation, American Fuel and Petrochemical manufacturers, and The NB Center for American Automotive Heritage have resulted in Bullitt being the 21st vehicle listed on the National Historic Vehicle Register.
To learn more about the Mustang Bullitt visit www.historicvehicle.org. Details about the BIG Show can be found at www.keystonebigshow.com.
For additional information and videos click here: https://www.historicvehicle.org/documentary-films/
Gaylord Texan and Convention Center, Grapevine, TX
KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE OPERATIONS, Exeter, PA. - Keystone Automotive Operations is pleased to announce the addition of Erik Qualman as keynote speaker to the 2018 BIG Show lineup, Friday, February 23rd at 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM prior to show opening at 6:00 PM. "Our BIG show is bigger than ever this year and we wanted to add a Keynote Address as a new component to our program," commented Fred Petrivelli, VP Sales for Keystone Automotive Operation. "We are always looking for ways to help our customers and believe that delivering thought provoking content and solutions that can expand the way they think about their business is important." He adds, "We are very grateful of Warn's sponsorship of Erik Qualman and helping us provide an educational and entertaining jumpstart to our event,"
#1 Best Selling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in 49 countries and reached 25 million people this decade. His Socialnomics work has been on 60 Minutes to the Wall Street Journal and used by the National Guard to NASA. His book Digital Leader propelled him to be voted the 2nd Most Likeable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.
What Happens in Vegas Stays on YouTube helped Qualman be listed by Forbes and Fortune as a Top 100 Digital Influencer. His business books are used in over 200 universities and he has received an honorary doctorate for his groundbreaking work.
His book How to Sell on LinkedIn is becoming mandatory reading for sales teams. Qualman was formerly a sitting professor at Harvard & MIT's edX labs. "The digital age has brought an unprecedented focus on branding, especially social reputation. We feel Erik's remarks will strike a chord with our customers as they look for new ways to connect with their consumers," says Petrivelli.
For more information, attendees and suppliers should visit www.keystonebigshow.com or contact their Keystone representative.
Keystone is the leading distributor and marketer of aftermarket automotive products and services, uniquely positioned to offer customers and suppliers substantial scale, the most comprehensive inventory selection in the industry, high levels of customer service and innovative marketing support. Keystone is committed to expanding its offering to meet the ever-growing needs of its customer base, providing them what they need, when they need it most.
Join us and WEATHER GUARD to welcome Tim Montana for a LIVE concert before the BIG Show in Dallas, Texas on February 23rd at 8:00 p.m.. Protected by WEATHER GUARD.
* You must show your convention badge for entry.
* Must be 21 to attend.
It's easy to see why Montana's music connects with so many people far and wide. Dubbed as one of Rolling Stone's "Artists You Need to Know," his musical influencers range from Merle Haggard to Guns N' Roses. Montana's passion for music has not gone unnoticed by his fellow musicians. "Tim is the real deal. He's a little bit country with lots of hard rocks — or maybe he's a rocker in touch with some serious country roots," says ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons.
Tim grew up in Butte, MT in a household that did not support his musical career. He quickly learned if he wanted to make a reality of out his passion to sing and play guitar, he had to escape Big Sky Country. He packed his bags and made his way to the heart of country music, Nashville, TN.
Soon after living in Nashville, a rodeo performance caught the attention of David Letterman. David was so impressed by Tim's music, he personally invited Tim to perform on The Late Show with David Letterman.
Montana continued to write and record which earned him a worldwide publishing deal with the Spirit Music Group. This led to an introduction with ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons. The two of them collaborated on multiple different tracks including, "This Beard Came Here to Party" which was the anthem for the Nashville Predator's 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tim followed up with writing on Kid Rock's current single, "Tennessee Mountain Top" and "Greatest Show On Earth" as well as Mac McAnally's current hit, "Amarula Sun."
In September 2017, Tim released his single, "Hillbilly Rich." Rolling Stone called the song an, "an ode to fantasies about telling off your boss, making it rain, and having everything all at once." Shortly after the song was released, Tim performed the single live on Fox & Friends.
To learn more about Tim Montana you can click here to visit his website.
KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE OPERATIONS, Exeter, PA.
Keystone Automotive Operations is excited to announce the return of BIG Show sponsor, WEATHER GUARD® for the eighth consecutive year. "We're ecstatic to return as the 2018 BIG Show title sponsor. It's one of the most effective ways we have found to connect one-on-one with our customers" says Lenny Colasuonno, Senior Vice President of Sales. "We utilize the time at BIG Show to showcase new products, hear what is working, and learn how we can improve the products and services we provide to help our customers be even more successful selling WEATHER GUARD® products. The fact we get to do it while having a little fun is a bonus" he adds.
A highlight of the WEATHER GUARD® sponsorship will be a concert following the show opening on Friday February 23rd. BIG Show guests are invited to kick up their heels with Tim Montana from 8:30 pm – 10 pm at the Glass Cactus. This up and coming band has been dubbed as one of Rolling Stone's "Artists You Need to Know."
The BIG show opens Friday, February 23, 2018 from 6 to 8 pm with a reception on the show floor followed by the WEATHER GUARD® concert. On Saturday, February 24 the exhibit hall will be open from 9 am to 6 pm and will feature more than 200 exhibitors with new products on display and the best deals of the year. The show concludes with a closing reception from 6 to 8 pm on Saturday at the Gaylord Texan Resort Hotel & Convention Center on in Grapevine, Texas.
Previously, Keystone held two (2) events annually, BIG Show East and BIG Show West. "This year, we're combining our two events to create a BIGger, Better experience all under one roof. Our new one-show format will draw on the best elements of each event and be a destination for customers from all over the US and Canada to learn about new products while having the chance to capitalize on some of the best buying opportunities they will find anywhere," remarked Fred Petrivelli, Keystone VP of Sales.
For more information, attendees and suppliers should visit www.keystonebigshow.com or contact their Keystone representative.
WEATHER GUARD® is an industry leader in truck and van equipment, including truck boxes, drawer units, shelving, cabinets, and racks for trucks, vans and utility vehicles. WEATHER GUARD® organizes trucks and vans for greater productivity and provides tools and valuables superior protection against break-ins and weather.
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Did you know that seventy percent of BlackBerry® Messenger (BBM™) users use BBM every day to communicate with friends, family and colleagues (if you're anything like me, you use it every hour – Ed.). Today I am very excited to announce the launch of BBM 6, along with BBM connected apps from the BlackBerry® developer community to deliver a whole new social app experience to #TeamBlackBerry – one that's only available on the BlackBerry platform. What are BBM connected apps? Quite simply, they are BlackBerry applications that leverage the power of BBM 6 to incorporate your favorite aspects of BBM – and a few new ones!
Please note that to take full advantage of these BBM connected apps, you must first download BBM 6. The BBM 6 update and BBM connected apps may take up to 24 hours to appear in the BlackBerry App World™ storefront for some users.
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BBM 6 allows for more status updates on your BBM profile when you use BBM connected apps. BBM 6 features a custom area within your BBM profile where BBM connected apps can insert status updates (such as high scores, trophies, achievements, etc.). For example, you can choose to let your BBM friends see your recently earned foursquare badges or your highest level in Dark Galaxy.
I personally love this new twist on BBM status updates because it allows me to venture out and share even more of what I do on my BlackBerry smartphone with my friends on BBM.
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With BBM now integrated into many of your favorite apps, the apps you love just became socially-enabled. That's right – news apps, games, sports apps, productivity apps and multimedia apps – are experiences you can now share with your BBM friends. Select BBM contacts right from the app to invite them to download the app or join in on the fun. For example, imagine inviting a BBM friend from across town or across the globe to play a game of Backgammon King by Magmic – all without ever leaving the app.
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Many BBM connected apps allow BlackBerry smartphone users to have a BBM chat within the app. The video above shows how easy it is to start a BBM chat from within ScoreMobile after checking the latest sports scores to lay down a little trash talk in support of your favorite team.
Discover BlackBerry apps through friends via BBM 6
I've already told you how you can let your friends know when you've discovered a great new app via BBM 6. But, do you know you can also discover apps via your BBM friends' profiles, if they decide to share? With BBM 6, you can launch or install the app by clicking on its icon within your friend's profile update. This means you can discover great apps simply by reading the profiles of your trusted friends.
Tip: Look for new BBM connected apps to be added to BlackBerry App World. You can easily spot them on BlackBerry App World by looking for the "BBM connected" app icon. To help get you started, we've compiled a list of the connected launch apps below. Post a comment and let us know which apps are your favorites!
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Post subject: Wagyu Beef.
There are all kinds of stories about these cattle from Japan that are massaged, fed on beer and then sold at extremely high prices in Tokyo's top restaurants.
The Japanese have dedicated so much care and attention to the rearing of this breed of cattle, focusing on the quality rather than the quantity of their beef. The result is the caviar of beef. Wagyu also known as Kobe-style beef, the meat from these cattle are known worldwide for its marbling characteristics, it has a naturally enhanced flavor, tenderness and juiciness, and a high market value. Grocery stores in the United States will sell cuts of American Wagyu for $40/lb to $150/lb.
Because of the Wagyu cattle's special diet including beer and sake, wagyu beef contains a higher percentage of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids than typical beef. The marbling also improves the ratio of monounsaturated fats to saturated fats.
There are four major breeds of Wagyu (wa means Japanese, and gyū means cattle, or simply "Japanese cow"): Japanese Black, Japanese Brown, Japanese Polled, and Japanese Shorthorn. Japanese breed names include: Tajima, Tottori, Shimane, Kochi and Kumamoto.
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Some say that this steak is a gourmet treat. The Wagyu are cattle that produces beef products that have less fat marbled throughout. This beef is a very tender and scrumptious type of beef.
You can also use any recipes for steak for your recipes for Wagyu steak.
Here is one more great recipe to try:
You will need:
2 pounds of Wagyu steak. 2 tablespoons of oil, 1 crushed clove of garlic, salt and pepper. Mix together the oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
Now, spread this mixture evenly over the steak. Place in a covered dish and refrigerate for 2 hours. Broil or grill your Wagyu steaks until desired doneness.
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Can anyone comment on the actual taste of Waygu, as compared to USDA Prime or Choice cuts? I have also heard Waygu is the best of the best, butI have never actually tasted it. Part of me feels that the preparation is equally important as the cut of beef.
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 8:10 pm
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biggreeneggic wrote:
Can anyone comment on the actual taste of Waygu, as compared to USDA Prime or Choice cuts? I have also heard Waygu is the best of the best, butI have never actually tasted it. Part of me feels that the preparation is equally important as the cut of beef.
In my opinion, the proper preparation of a cut of beef is more important than the quality of the cut. A properly prepared unmarbled piece of beef is generally better tasting than poorly prepared wagyu beef. If both are properly prepared, then dishes that benefit from additional the extra fat of wagyu beef will be better / beefier / more tender with wagyu of the same or higher quality (such as steaks). Beef stew does not benefit.
Also, all wagyu are not created equal. The US raised wagyu cattle including akaushi that I've seen tends to be leaner and closer to USDA Choice / USDA Prime. A5 graded wagyu from Japan is extremely expensive but a whole different product when compared side-by-side with non-Japanese wagyu. The marbling on A5 is so high that one can almost claim that it looks like there are more flecks of fat than there is muscle.
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:47 pm
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I thought I posted to this, but I guess user error rules again.
we've had it in so-so places, not worth it, and we've had it in high end joints (ala Craftsteak) where DW pronounced it the best beef she's ever eaten.
this site has interest pix of the various grades
note Feb 2014: link broken
a brief overview of the grading system(s)
and here's some interesting prices....
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Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 5:04 am
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I like to eat beef, it is delicious and wonderful, thank you for sharing your post.
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Goal: Determine the county in Illinois where Eliza Bourke was born.
Here's what I know:
- Eliza Bourke/Burke/Burk was born between 1859 and 1860, most likely in Illinois [death certificate, obituary, 1870, 1880, 1885, and 1990 censuses].
- Eliza's father Louis Bourke (age 40) and Mary somebody (age 35) (probably her mother) were born in Canada. They must have emigrated to the U.S. sometime prior to 1854 and settled in Illinois. At least 4 children were born to the couple, one of them being Eliza Bourke, while they lived there until at least 1863. Between 1863 and 1867 they relocated to Michigan and had at least two more children, and then relocated again to Nebraska between 1868 and 1870 and had at least one more child. A gentleman by the name of Francis (age 72), born in Canada, also lived in the household in 1870. This could be Louis' father. [1870 U.S. census - Saunders, Nebraska]
Here are the problems I've run into:
- I cannot locate Louis Bourke (using many spelling variations, wildcards, etc.) or any other member of this family on the 1860 U.S. census using the search features on Ancestry or FamilySearch. Not only in Illinois, but anywhere in the U.S. Given that the first child listed on the 1870 census was born in Illinois and is age 16, they should be living somewhere in the United States in 1860. I can only guess this is due to poor quality images that were indexed and the name just got indexed far enough off the mark for it not to appear in my search results.
- Birth records in Illinois were not kept by the state until 1916. All birth records prior to 1916 are kept at the county level. Unfortunately, most of the counties didn't start keeping birth records until the 1870s ... 10 years too late for me.
- Louis Bourke's date of death is unknown to me, so I can't request a death certificate or an obituary until I narrow that down. I have found no mention of his death in any searchable online newspaper source. So no information about his family is forthcoming from that front either.
As I was typing this post, a thought occurred to me. They were Catholic. So I reached out to the dioceses in Illinois to see if I could locate any birth or baptism records. Hopefully I will hear back from them in the next few days. Sadly, I think the records are probably kept at the Parish level, so I may be out of luck on that front as well.
Another thought occurred to me ... land records. I did a search for land patents for Bourke in Illinois and came across some records for Francis Burke in Thompson Township from 1849 and 1850, but after a page-by-page search of the 1860 census images for Thompson Township, found no Burkes at all, so I don't know if this is the same Francis Bourke from the 1870 census. There were no land records for Louis Bourke/Burke.
If any of you brilliant readers have any ideas to narrow down my search, please let me know!
Do we share any ancestors?
Please email me at lostancestors [at] gmail [dot] com


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