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isdngirl needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
4 winners were selected from 54 designs submitted by 19 freelance designers.
I love animals and I want to share stories about animals who have been rescued/adopted or are needing homes or sponsorships (for animals who can't be adopted)
People who love animals - all kinds!
People who either want to adopt an animal for their home or people who cant have a pet where they live, but would still like to help one.
Women in their 20s-60s would be the primary users but I don't want anything to feminine (so no pinks!)
I want a simple but emotional logo that conveys compassion for animals and makes someone want to learn more about the site and animals listed.
The logo should be readable and printable in black and white at a reasonably small size, and be versatile enough to be in colors (1 or 2 colors I think is best - look at what I like- Im a white space person)
I am also a sans person.
I can go either way, stand-alone logo with nice text or text that has been styalized in such a way that it conveys what is listed below.
Please no rip-off's of already done logos or clipart from stock sites (if I wanted something there I would have purchased it from there!)
I would like at least a dog and a cat on the logo unless you can think of something better .
Logos I like:
(love the simplicity on these)
http://logopond.com/gallery/detail/85792 (like the creativity here)
Really love these ones:
Dont really like
http://logopond.com/gallery/detail/87904 (not to big on life preserver unless you do something really unique with it)
No arks - i know critters and rescuing might make you think of an ark, but please dont :) Its to religious for me
Needs to be vector format.
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Tile Path, a popular puzzle game for Windows Phone is now on special offer. Jourde Frédéric, the developer of the title has got in touch with us to reveal that the pricing for the full version has been slashed to a whopping zero until tomorrow. We've confirmed that the pricing alteration has taken effect so be sure to check out the listing on the Windows Phone Store.
The object of the game is to create coloured paths between two marks of the same colour. To achieve this, you must place coloured pieces on the game board, which may sound straight forward and basic, but just wait until you've attempted the gameplay. When a coloured path is completed, you gain points equal to the number of tiles in the path.
Regularly priced at $1.99 it's a solid deal and well worth downloading. We previously looked at Tile Path in an in-depth review, praising it for its challenging puzzle elements and overall enjoyment. The free version of the app is limited to the beginner level, but now consumers can enjoy full functionality in the premium version thanks to this special offer.
You can download Tile Path from the Windows Phone Store (here's the free version should you be too late for the offer and wish to trial the game).

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Fun at the Renn Faire, May 19, 2012
When we arrived at the "Tenn-Renn" grounds, we were surprised at the number of people lined up and waiting to enter the festival. We had to climb uphill from our parking place to reach the back of the line. But the line moved quickly, and we reached the ticket booth in about ten minutes.
|Looking downhill to the ticket stand
|Looking uphill at the line behind us
Inside the gates, we joined other faire-goers in the market place. Merchants were selling all sorts of Renaissance-themed goods, services, and foods from tents and stands.
|The market
|Circlets for both ladies and gents
|Shiny things
|Fortune telling
The spirals in the photo below are hair ornaments. What? No cash? Most merchants will accept credit cards, as the sign notes. The bottom line reads, "Old World Discover."
The first show we attended was Paolo Garbanzo's excellent juggling exhibition. The first photo below shows him juggling an apple, orange, and onion, and taking a bite of apple every time it came around. He also juggled his "mostly-sharp knives" and various other objects. In the grand finale, he balanced on the "ball of death,", while juggling a "knife of death," a "torch of death," and the "onion of death." I do believe he finally ate some of the onion as well. It was quite an entertaining show.
Isaac and Rachel went to the jousting tournament and took these photos of the knights and horses. The checkerboard design at the front of the grassy area is used by the Members of the Court when they play Human Chess.
I always enjoy seeing the costumes at the Renn Faire. The best-dressed characters are usually members of the troupe of professional actors who work at the Faire. But some of the patrons of the Faire have outstanding costumes as well. Sometimes, it's impossible to guess whether the costumee (yes, I invented that word) is a worker or a guest.
|A great fairy costume
|Dwarf ladies are bearded, just like the men.
The woodland creatures and the ogre who posed with Rachel were professionals, as was the brightly dressed wench playing with the pebbles. With the temperature in the low 90s, it probably felt good to sit on the cool earth. I hope she was wearing some chigger repellant!
Oh my, the hat shop! It exerted a powerful magnetic force! When Isaac walked away, one of the hats stuck to him.
A group of guys in kilts was having lunch. Maybe they belong to a Scottish organization. Keely commented that kilts are the shorts of Renaissance Festival garb -- cool and airy. I was so hot in my own get-up that I observed every costume with considerable interest in how hot it might be to wear it. I decided that one advantage of a hooped skirt is that it does hold the fabric away from the body.
|Obviously cool
|Hot, but very cool!
It was Pirate Weekend at the Renaissance Festival, so there were several Jack Sparrow sorts in the crowd. This fellow was one of the most authentic. First we saw him walking by. Then, he stopped in the shade near where we were sitting, so I asked to take his picture. Afterward, I realized that I should have invited the executioner to step up and be in the photo, too!
I believe that some of the games like "Catapulting Critters" were free for the youngsters to play.
|Hammer in action
|So cute!
The Queen and her attendants were graciously posing for photographs with people. The Queen seems to like children, and she's always very careful to avoid frightening the little ones. I admire her ability to look and play her part with royal flair!
|Fortunately the queen stopped in the shade, because she was there for a while!
|The Queen meets a small patron.
At the Oops Comedy Knife-Throwing Show, one lucky lady was "volunteered" to come on stage and have tricks done around her. Preceding this photo, there was a lot of talk about how fast the pins would fly by her, whacka, whacka. Everyone (including the victim) got a good laugh when the two performers trotted past her, waving the pins instead of throwing them.
The only food I bought at the Renn Faire this year was some kettle-popped corn, but I made up for it by buying plenty of drinks. 24-ounce bottles of ice-cold water were $2.00 each, and I was more than happy to pay that price!
|Rachel with a turkey leg
|Isaac and Rachel
|Keely, Isaac, and me
Later in the afternoon, the sun went under a cloud. That was fortuitous, because it was time to go to the Birds of the Gauntlet show at the arena. If you ever go to the Renn Faire, try to see this show! The birds are beautiful, and it's very interesting to see how they are trained and to hear about the lives of their species. Some of the birds in the show were rescued and rehabilitated after an injury, but were unable to return to the wild. I am not sure about the parrot -- he may have been an unwanted pet. The lady talked about how parrots are often bought by people who are unprepared for their natural tendencies.
Every year as we leave the faire, we say, "One of these times, we have to take the castle tour." Well -- maybe next year we'll finally do it! If you enjoyed these photos, you can see photos from six more Renaissance Festivals under the label "Tenn-Renn".


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The secret to the Revolution's run of four consecutive clean sheets is simpler than you might expect
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – At the very least, you could call the New England Revolution's recent defensive turnaround a bit of a surprise considering the club's difficult start to the month of July. In a game most everyone involved with the organization would like to forget, the Revs were humbled by defending MLS Cup champion Real Salt Lake on July 2, conceding a season-high five goals in a shutout loss.
Since then, the Revolution's backline has been nothing short of stellar, racking up four consecutive clean sheets and stonewalling opponents for a 365-minute shutout streak. Predictably, all four shutouts have resulted in Revolution victories.
As unexpected as the sudden turnaround has been, it's perhaps even more surprising that the key to the recent success is rooted in a simple task we all perform each and every day.
"There's a lot of talk (on the field)," said rookie defender Seth Sinovic. "There are players running across us and players running in behind us, so it's important to keep constant communication. I think we've done that the last few games and I think it's shown on the scoreboard."
It seems a bit too simple, but it's been said before that soccer is a simple game. One of the most fundamental tenets of the sport is a team mentality, especially on the defensive side of the ball. The backline and goalkeeper must work in unison at all times.
For the defense to work as a unit, there must be regular communication between the defenders in order to keep a solid shape and pass on attacking players when necessary.
"It's all about putting people in the right spots," said central defender Darrius Barnes, whose return from a right foot injury has coincided with the current four-game shutout streak. "If you put people in the right spots, your defensive work is going to be cut down a little bit. That's the main thing – just organization and keeping our shape. If we get everybody in the right shape and everybody in the right spots, we're going to be successful."
Communication has been especially important between Barnes and his central defensive partner, Emmanuel Osei, who has been in the United States for a little more than one year since making the transition from his home country of Ghana. Still working on mastering the English language, Osei had a few notable communication breakdowns with defensive partners last year, and it's something the Revs have worked hard to correct this season.
The familiarity between Barnes and Osei – who played together for much of the 2009 season – has been invaluable as the process of communication has become progressively easier.
"I feel like me and Osei have kind of picked up where we were last year," said Barnes. "We kind of have a feel of what each other is going to do. We have different styles of play and I think we knew that from last year, being able to play with each other for pretty much the entire season. You just have to give little cues here and there, just little reminders.
"As far as communication with the outside backs, it's just having (right back) Kevin (Alston) tucked in and making sure he's supported from the outside, and when the ball's on his side that I'm tucked around and supporting him," Barnes continued.
Communication between the defenders is only part of the equation, however. Marshaling the entire backline is veteran goalkeeper Matt Reis, who has never been shy about being vocal.
Contrary to popular belief, the goalkeeper is not on the field simply to make saves. Rather, he must constantly be aware of the situation in front of him, even when his own team is in possession.
"It's like being the 'poppa bear,'" Reis joked. "I'm in the back, so I can see pretty much everything that goes on. I'm just trying to keep the players in front of me aware of where guys show up, and if they can be tighter or if they need to kind of back off. I'm just trying to give them as much information as I can and see if they can use that to their advantage."
When Reis uses his superior view of the field to organize the backline, his defenders are most appreciative of his efforts.
"Reis is huge, and (backup) Bobby (Shuttleworth) has been huge, as well," said Barnes. "They definitely make sure we're aware. As a center back, you're supposed to be able to see what's going on at all times, but if there's ever a point during the game when we're not seeing everything, [the goalkeeper] can see the entire field and let us know when runners are coming through.
"A lot of times goal opportunities come when a team tunes out when there's a free kick or a throw-in," Barnes continued. "That's one of Reis' jobs – to just make sure everybody's tuned in."
With four straight shutouts, it sure seems like everybody's been tuned in.


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Steven Holl is one of the most well-known and respected architects in the world-- not to mention one of Inhabitat's favorite interview subjects of all time! While his innovative designs can be found across the globe, he has returned to New York to grace Manhattan with yet another showstopper. Holl and his associates broke ground this week on the new Campbell Sports Center at Columbia University. The massive project will be a new green face for the recreational side of Columbia, combining strong and dynamic building elements for the students to enjoy.
The Campbell Sports Center is planned to serve as a gateway to the iconic Baker Athletics Complex, the university's outdoor sports plaza on the northern tip of Manhattan. Sprawling 48,000 square feet, the center includes strength training spaces, offices, lounges, study rooms, and an auditorium. Standing five stories tall, the new building will tower over the above-ground 1 train line on the corner of 218th and Broadway. Anyone heading up to the Bronx certainly with not miss this amazing new building.
Holl wanted the sports center's design to reflect the body and mind of its occupants. The zig-zag staircases and jagged edges are similar to the hand drawn plays quickly drawn in football and basketball games. This active energy is captured in the various open levels of the building, with corridors darting from one side to the next.
The materials used for the building are raw and strong like its university athletes. The exterior will reveal exposed concrete and steel as well as marine aluminum, an element known for being low in maintenance but high in strength. Rain screen cladding will keep the building's interior temperature mild throughout all seasons by reducing moisture infiltration during the wetter seasons. Curtain walling is another innovative technique that will be implemented by Holl. It uses light and cheap materials such as glass and steel to capture and transfer harsh winds away from the building. With this combination, students can work out, practice, and study without being bothered by the elements.
Like any building in New York, one detail of utmost importance is the view. The sports center includes a number of terraces extending out over the building and practice fields. Each terrace boasts panoramic views of most of Manhattan. And what is a university building without a little school spirit? Each terrace is illuminated at night with "Columbia Blue" beams shining from the overhangs.
The Campbell Sports Center is planned to open in the fall of 2012, just in time for a great sports season!
+ Columbia Campbell Sports Center
Images courtesy Steven Holl Architects


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|Statehood seeker (abbr.)
|Tide type
|Couple of swimmers?
|Protein-rich bean (var.)
|Chicago's business district
|"Quicker than quick," in memos
|"You ___ to know that"
|Day 140
|Made quite a stink
|On the briny
|Allowances for containers
|Lingerie item
|Any dweller of any place
|Columbus' supportive queen
|Easy run
|Bunny hill gear
|Dog-___ (like old books)
|Dec. 24 and 31, famously
|Day 162
|Feeling of supreme wonder
|Let down, as trousers, e.g.
|Game-show host
|Author Larson
|Drastic option for a pilot
|Speak publicly
|Nighttime, poetically
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|Marsh bird
|One of the Monopoly tokens
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|More prudent
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|Skedaddling absconders
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|"___ Flux" (Theron movie)
|Cod or Fear
|Like a ball ready to be driven
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|Quite riled
|Some HS students
|Gun the engine
|Take potshots
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|Australian parrot
|Spy in the Bible
|"Dynamic" prefix
|Most rational
|Class endings?
|Wails in deep mourning
|Beatles film of 1965
|Day 97
|Inscribe, as in rock
|Looking down from
|Common lunch hour
|African plateau
|Allot or portion (with "out")
|Starting chip in poker
|Tries out
|Rum-soaked pastry
|Buffalo's lake
|Fishhook feature
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This Black History Month, join us for Traveling Shoes: Black Migrations, a celebration of the ways that black migrations—the movement of black populations across the world—have shaped societies and cultures.
Come to the Library for music, movies, art, and more—and take part in our exciting Passport ...
February is National Library Lovers' Month, so here's a chance to let everyone know how much you love your library: submit a photo to the Share Your Love For Queens Library Photo Contest!
Take creative pictures that show your love for the library—at a library program, with your friends at the ...
Xin Nian Kuai Le! Join us as we celebrate the Lunar New Year at Queens Library!
The Lunar New Year is a centuries-old tradition in China and several other Asian countries, and it is a time to honor deities and ancestors, as well as make way for good fortune in the upcoming year.
At Queens Library, you can attend ...
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This year, the Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center and its Black Heritage Reference Center will be celebrating their 50th anniversary—an important milestone for Queens Library and our borough!
Langston Hughes Library was founded in 1969 through community activism by the Library Action Committee (LAC) of ...
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Join a supportive community of students and teaching professionals at our community libraries. Classes are available at Beginner and Intermediate levels.
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Free computer access is available at all the libraries.
The Elmhurst Community Library has:
International Language Collections at the Elmhurst Community Library include:
Special Interest/Noteworthy Collections at the Elmhurst Community Library include:
| Child Care / Preschools
Community Board
Community Organizations & Services
Fire Department
Local Hospitals
Local Newspapers
| Parks and Playgrounds
Police Department
Private / Parochial Schools
Public Elementary Schools
Public High Schools
Public Intermediate / Junior High Schools
| Senior Centers
Elected Officials
Special Services
|Child Care / Preschools
Red Apple Child Development Center
83-08 Broadway
Elmhurst NY , 11373
phone: (718) 507-1687
Happy Dragon Day Care Center
86-02 57th Avenue
Elmhurst NY , 11373
phone: (718) 507-1687
Little Friends Nursery School
85-03 Britton Avenue
Elmhurst NY , 11373
phone: (718) 458-5415
Little Hands Nursery/Child Care
75-02 51 Avenue
Elmhurst NY , 11373
phone: (718) 899-1532
Star America Inc.
80-07 Broadway
Elmhurst NY , 11373
phone: (718) 396-9739
Star Paradise Inc.
86-55 Broadway
Elmhurst NY , 11373
phone: (718) 478-7361
|Community Board
Queens Community Board # 4
46-11 104th Street
Corona NY , 11368
phone: (718) 760-3141
fax: (718) 760-5971
|Community Organizations & Services
Offices of the Queens Borough President
120-55 Queens Boulevard
Kew Gardens NY , 11424
phone: (718) 286-3000
Elmhurst Community Services Inc.
88-22 Corona Avenue
Elmhurst NY , 11373
Elmhurst Economic Development Corporation
87-02 Queens Blvd.
Elmhurst NY , 11373
phone: (718) 396-9413
fax: (718) 458-0539
Family Lawyer Foundation
91-31 Queens Blvd. Suite 5
Elmhurst NY , 11373
Human Services Foundation
87-08 Justice Avenue
Elmhurst NY , 11373
Salvation Army - Queens Temple Community Center
86-07 35th Avenue
Queens NY , 11372
phone: (718) 335-3693
South Asian Youth Action
54-05 Seabury Street
Elmhurst NY , 11373
phone: (718) 651-3484
fax: (718) 651-3480
|Fire Department
Engine Company 287 Ladder 136
86-55 Grand Ave
Elmhurst NY , 11373
|Local Hospitals
Elmhurst Hospital Center
79-01 Broadway
Elmhurst NY , phone: (718)334-5207
|Local Newspapers
|Parks and Playgrounds
Veterans Grove
Between Whitney Ave, Judge St, and 43 Ave
Newtown Playground
92 Street and 56 Avenue
Frank D. O'Connor Playground
Broadway and 78th Street
|Police Department
110th Precinct, Elmhurst
94-41 43rd Avenue
Elmhurst NY , 11373
phone: (718) 476-9311
|Private / Parochial Schools
Ascension (PK-8)
86-37 53 Ave
Flushing NY , 11373
phone: (718) 335-9755
Cathedral Prep. Seminary (9-12)
56-25 92 St.
Elmhurst NY , 11373
phone: (718) 335-9755
St. Adalbert's (K-8)
52-17 St.
Elmhurst NY , 11373
phone: (718) 424-2376
St. Bartholomew (PK-8)
44-15 Judge St.
Flushing NY , 11373
phone: (718) 898-0096
fax: (718) 446-7575
|Public Elementary Schools
P007 Louis F. Simeone
80-55 Cornish Ave
Elmhurst NY , 11373
phone: (718) 446-2726
fax: (718) 397-7916
P013 Clement C. Moore (K-5)
55-01 94 St.
Elmhurst NY , 11373
phone: (718) 271-1021
fax: (718) 669-3008
P089 Elmhurst (K-5)
85-28 Britton Ave
Elmhurst NY , 11373
phone: (718) 898-2230
fax: (718) 672-3066
P102 Bayview (K-6)
55-24 Van Horn St.
Elmhurst NY , 11373
phone: (718) 446-3308
fax: (718) 672-3101
Q855 51 Avenue Academy
76-05 51 Ave
Elmhurst NY , 11373
|Public High Schools
Q455 Newtown High School (9-12)
48-01 90 St.
Elmhurst NY , 11373
phone: (718) 595-8400
fax: (718) 699-8584
|Public Intermediate / Junior High Schools
I005 Walter H. Crowley (6-8)
50-40 Jacobus Street
Elmhurst NY , 11373
phone: (718) 205-6788
fax: (718) 429-6518
|Senior Centers
Institute of Puerto Rican & Hispanic Elderly (IPRHE) Elmhurst-Jackson Heights Senior Center
75-01 Broadway #3
Flushing NY , 11373
phone: (718) 478-7171
fax: (718) 478-3844
Italian Charities Senior Center
83-20 Queens Blvd.
Flushing NY , 11373
phone: (718) 335-7272
Maspeth Senior Center
69-61 Grand Ave
Flushing NY , 11378
phone: (718) 429-3636
|Elected Officials
|NYC Council
Hon. Daniel Dromm
District Office Address 37-32 75th Street, 1st Floor
Jackson Heights NY, 11372
phone: (718) 803-6373
fax: (718) 803-9832
Manhattan Office Address 250 Broadway, Suite 1826
New York NY, 10007
phone: (212) 788-7066
|NYS Assembly
Hon. Jeffrion L. Aubry
District Office 98-09 Northern Boulevard
Corona NY , 11368
phone: (718) 457-3615
fax: (718) 457-3640
Albany Office LOB, Room 646
Albany NY, 12248
phone: (518) 455-4561
fax: (518) 455-4565
|NYS Senate
Hon. Toby Ann Stavisky
District Office 142-29 37th Avenue, Suite 1
Flushing NY, 11354
phone: (718) 445-0004
fax: (718) 445-8398
Albany Office Room 706, Legislative Office Building
Albany NY, 12247
phone: (518) 455-3461
fax: (518) 426-6857
|US Congress
Hon. Grace Meng
District Office Address 40-13 159th Street, Suite A
Flushing NY, 11358
phone: (718) 445-7860
fax: (718) 445-7868
Legislative Office 1317 Longworth House Office Building
Washington DC, 20515
phone: (202) 225-2601
fax: (202) 225-1589
|Boro President
Hon. Melinda Katz
Hon. Bill de Blasio
Elmhurst occupies a site in the northwest part of Queens. It is a heavily urbanized area with endless rows of houses, high-rise apartments, and mega-chain stores. Elmhurst is the modern name for the old Newtown Village. The village of Newtown (Elmhurst) was settled in 1652 and named Middleburg after a city in the Netherlands. In 1663, by a proclamation of the king of England, the name was changed to Hastings, after the town in England. Two years later it was officially named New Towne, soon shortened to Newtown.
On January 1, 1898, when it became part of New York City, the name Elmhurst was adopted for the entire village. The name Elmhurst was chosen because of the many elm trees that grew in the area, especially the large elm tree in front of John Furman's store, the site now occupied by the library.
The residents of Elmhurst are mainly Chinese, Taiwanese, Korean, Mexican, and other Hispanic immigrants. In fact, Elmhurst is one of the most diverse, concentrated areas in the entire world. Houses of worship include The Reformed Church of Newtown., established in 1731; and The Saint James Episcopal Church.
Beginning in May 1900, residents began planning for the library. In 1901 a mass meeting was held to obtain a Carnegie grant. Construction began in 1904, and the "Carnegie Library Building at Elmhurst" was officially opened on March 31, 1906. The grounds were beautifully landscaped with terraces, rock gardens, and a pool. The book collection numbered 3003.
In 1932 a new reference collection of over 2,000 volumes was purchased. A listing of these titles was published in pamphlet form. In the late 1940's the Elmhurst-Jackson Heights American Legion began making donations toward a memorial collection. Each Memorial Day the Legion still gives money to the library for this collection. One of the first record collections in the Queens Library system was started at the branch when residents contributed money in the memory of Miss Portia Conklin, who was branch librarian at Elmhurst up to the time she died in 1947.
Alterations in 1980 left intact the original plaster ceiling and a Colonial Revival style wooden mantel decorated the library seal in the Children's Room. In 1985 a new circulation desk and lighted display shelves were installed. An Adult Learning Center, specializing in English and literacy classes, was constructed.
In 2000 new windows, roof, and mechanical systems were installed and the interior was renovated. A modern handicapped access ramp and concrete steps with an aluminum pipe rail have been installed at the entrance. The landscape around the library is a community garden today, which dedicated volunteers maintain.
In 2005 a new initiative has been launched for the design of a new library facility and extension of the current site. This will allow the Elmhurst Library to expand and enhance the services it provides to its customers.
The Elmhurst Community Library currently serves its diverse community through a number of entertainment and educational programs, classes, and print and media collections focusing on customers' diverse interests and needs. It is no longer just an information service provider; it is a center for the dynamic community's activities.
Sanjek, Roger. The Future of Us All: Race and Neighborhood Politics in New York City. Ithaca, N.Y.: Cornell University Press, 1998.
Seyfried, Vincent F. Elmhurst: From Town Seat to Mega-Suburb. 1995.
According to the American Cancer Society, approximately one of two American men and one of three American women will have some type of cancer at some point during their lifetime. Queens Library HealthLink seeks to increase access to cancer screening and cancer treatment among medically underserved communities in Queens. Queens Library HealthLink is a partnership between Queens Library, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Queens Cancer Center of Queens Hospital and the American Cancer Society.


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Cranky Apps needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 62 designs submitted by 12 freelance designers.
Cranky Apps
My name is Mwangi and I am one of the founding partners of the Iphone development firm: Cranky Apps.
We focus on Internet marketers and how they can use Iphone apps to market themselves better.
We are a young, web 2.0 team and we want our company, projects and lives to be fun and filled with excitement and meaning.
We are aiming this at Internet marketers and more specifically bloggers. This will be for folks who are pretty web, blogging, Facebook, SEO savvy and have a late Generation X/ Generation Y sense of humour.
These are cool entrepreneurs who probably watch shows like Family Guy and the Simpsons
Please refer to the attached notepad file
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November 28, 2012 15:52 ET
BARRIE, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 28, 2012) - Members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) from area Locals are meeting tomorrow to put into action a campaign aimed at protecting workers' democratic rights to free collective bargaining. The evening's event is one of a series of about 20 regional meetings taking place across the province.
"Public service workers across Ontario are facing threats of new provincial legislation that attacks our democratic rights to collective bargaining, and impartial third-party arbitration," said CUPE Ontario Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick. "These rights come from decades of hard work that have brought fairness and stability to labour relations in Ontario, they must be protected."
Bill 115, the Liberals' legislation that affects school board workers, and other proposed legislation strips long-standing rights from workers who collectively negotiate their contract with employers. It allows the government to dictate what a collective agreement must achieve and to change a negotiated agreement unilaterally. Proposed legislation also undermines the ability for workers to seek impartial third-party arbitration when collective bargaining hits a dead end.
The campaign is calling for the repeal of Bill 115 and an end to any further legislation proposed by the government and PC Leader Tim Hudak that undermines the rights of other public service workers.
"The Liberals are creating an unnecessary crisis by attacking our democratic rights," said Rennick. "The government's intrusion could destabilize public services people depend on. We will be discussing steps to be taken locally to help protect these services - and our members."
CUPE CommunicationsCraig Saunders416-576-7316
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Better US economic growth, earnings drive stocks
NEW YORK (AP) — Steady growth in the U.S. economy and higher company earnings are pushing the stock market higher in early trading.
The Dow Jones industrial average was up 45 points, or 0.3 percent, to 15,566 after the first few minutes of trading.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index was up four points, also 0.3 percent, to 1,690. The Nasdaq composite rose 16 points, or 0.5 percent, to 3,633.
Bond yields rose after the government reported that the U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 1.7 percent in the second quarter, more than economists were expecting.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 2.69 percent from 2.61 percent.
MasterCard rose 3 percent to $620.73 after reporting a 19 percent increase in second-quarter profit as more people worldwide used its cards.


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Well folks, this quilt is hot off of the sewing machine pressers! I have been avoiding many tasks today in order to finish this quilt for two reasons--1.) I wanted to enter it into the Blogger's Quilt Festival going on over at Amy's Creative Side and 2.) this is a birthday gift for my daughter who will turn 9 on May 24th.
I made this quilt top about 3 years ago. I saw a quilt in a Land of Nod catalog made of diamond shapes. I wanted to make a similar one for my daughter Anne. However, I lacked a pattern and I was forced to figure it out as I went along. As you can see, it is imperfect--there is a wonky slant to the diamond pattern--oh well. At the time I made this I didn't have the time or energy to finish it properly so I made the top into a duvet cover and called it good.
During spring cleaning last month, I found the quilt top/duvet cover wadded up in the corner my daughter's closet. I rescued it and decided to finally finish it. I posted about it on my blog a few weeks ago and asked for advice on quilting it--I agreed with those who suggested that a soft large swirly pattern would contrast well with the geometric feel of the triangles.
I quilted it free motion on my Janome 6125 (for those who are interested). I used a Crayola washable marker to draw the design on--I find this works better than those overpriced fabric markers. I finished up the quilting, washed it, bound it and clipped off my strings between the hours of 11am and 5pm today :) and that is why my family of 6 ate cereal for dinner tonight!
I am so happy with how it turned out--I hope Anne will treasure it but I won't be surprised or angry if I find it wadded up in the depths her closet again. Happy 9th Birthday to my sweet girl--I love you so deeply!


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Charlie Summerville has owned Alaska Adventures since 1995.
For years, wildlife lovers with a taste for adventure came to Summerville for
fishing trips and bear-watching outings in Katmai
National Park, near Bristol Bay in Alaska. This part of the
state is so remote that it can only be accessed by airplane or boat, and the
trips Summerville organized were all on jet boats or a similar craft.
All of this changed one day in 2007, when Theresa Mazzoli of
Elite Boat Sales received a call from Summerville.
"He had decided he wanted to buy a bed and breakfast/bear-watching
houseboat," Mazzoli explained." It would be the first and only houseboat ever
up there."
Summerville further outlined what he had in mind.
"After offering tours from our land-based lodge, we decided
we needed to have some access to more remote areas for our clients, and what a
better way to do that than via a custom houseboat," Summerville explained.
While this idea was very exciting up front, a lot of work
would have to go into making it a reality. For one, how do you get a houseboat
into such an inaccessible part of Alaska?
And two, the houseboat could only be used for a certain part of the year, because
when the water freezes over, the houseboat's hull could be crushed if it isn't
Summerville's vision was to provide a fully-staffed touring
boat for his customers, and include a captain, cooks and a guide to make these
fishing and sightseeing trips as comfortable and convenient as possible.
Finding The Boat
At first, Mazzoli wasn't sure Summerville was serious about
his plans.
"I didn't believe this guy would actually fly out to Tennessee from Alaska
to meet me," Mazzoli said. "I figured he was probably just someone calling with
an idea."
But Summerville did in fact make the long flight, and toured
many boats at Lake
Cumberland and other
places. But it was at his last stop, at Dale
Hollow Lake,
in Tennessee,
that he found what he was looking for.
"I just happened to have listed a six-bedroom Stardust
houseboat," Mazzoli recalled. "The current owner bought it from someone who had
used it as a bed and breakfast, and all the requirements for that purpose, i.e.
three sinks in the kitchen, were all there."
Summerville was very happy with the boat.
"After finding the three-year-old 82-foot Stardust for a
reasonable price, in excellent condition, we were sold!" Summerville said.
As the boat was part of a trade-in deal with Thoroughbred
Houseboats, the company held onto it while Summerville waited for the right
season to bring it to Alaska,
a span of time that ended up being around four months. When Summerville was
ready, Thoroughbred also helped him install a customized water filtration
system, as there would be no access to fresh water on Summerville's tours.
The houseboat is 16 feet wide and has five bedrooms, not
including the captain's suite in the aft. He also added four extra holding
tanks, enough to contain the gray water and waste for up to two weeks, as the
tours take place in an area of Katmai
National Park where
absolutely no discharge is allowed.
Mazzoli stressed just how well the whole process worked out.
"Six-bedroom houseboats are hard to find," Mazzoli said. "Most
of the time they are rentals."
After the boat sale had been finalized, Summerville returned
to Tennessee
to get the boat ready for transport. Summerville packed the boat full of paper
towels, plastic utensils and other items for the boat's future as a bed and
breakfast. Because the cost of shipping was going to be so high, Summerville
figured he might as well get what use he could out of the whole experience.
The Trip
Now began the hard part: getting the boat from Tennessee to Bristol Bay.
Mazzoli used her experience to line up a trucking company, which got the boat
from Dale Hollow
Lake to Seattle, Wash.,
a distance of around 2,500 miles, at a cost of about $43,000. This part of the
journey took about 10 days.
From Seattle, the houseboat
was loaded onto a container ship to be sent to King Salmon, Ala., which added
another 3,000 miles to the trip. Twelve days later, the boat had successfully
made it to Naknek, Ala.,
just south of Bristol Bay. A local trucking
company made the final leg of the journey.
"Boy did it make a statement with the locals," Summerville
remembered. "They had never seen such a beast in this remote area."
In addition to all the help Thoroughbred had supplied
before, they also flew up to Bristol Bay to
help re-assemble the houseboat, as the party deck and flybridge had been
removed for transport.
Summerville's clients love the experience of houseboating in
such a scenic wilderness. Others in the area are not quite as happy, however.
"The reaction from a few local outfitters has not been so
positive," Summerville disclosed. "Some of them are very jealous, and others
say they don't want Katmai Park and Naknek
Lake to turn into another Lake Powell."
But Summerville is convinced that, due to the extreme
expense of getting a houseboat up there and the legal difficulties, that's not
something to worry about.
"The only thing I can compare this undertaking to is putting
[a houseboat] on the moon," Summerville wryly said.
While Summerville loves the boat and what it adds to his
company, he is not planning on doing it all again and adding another houseboat
to the fleet anytime soon.
"The houseboat theme is so novel in Alaska that it is taking a lot longer than
we had anticipated to build up a loyal following of clients," Summerville said.
So if you're interested in taking a one-of-a-kind cruise
that is like nothing else in all of Alaska,
spending a week exploring the most concentrated population of brown bears in
the world seems like a good bet. Besides providing a captain and a cook, Summerville
also sends you off with a trained staff of professional wildlife photographers
and outdoor wildlife guides.
The cruise takes visitors away from the crowds, and gets
them exploring Naknek Lake, Brooks
River, Valley of 10,000
Smokes and many lesser-known rivers and streams. You can even sit on the top
deck of the houseboat and watch bears catch fish in the river below.
Summerville is confident the word will get out.
"In our opinion, this is the perfect family vacation getaway
for groups of up to eight, if you're looking for a wilderness vacation in a
pristine area," he added with satisfaction.
For more information on Alaska Adventures or to book a trip,
visit www.alaska-wildlife-cruises.com or call 877-801-2289. To contact Theresa
Mazzoli at Elite Boat Sales, call 502-905-7319 or visit www.eliteboatsales.net.
Mazzoli is also available by email at email@example.com. Thoroughbred's
website is www.thoroughbredhouseboats.com.
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I have been waiting for someone to write a story about George Zimmerman and his family and it's religious background ever since I saw a passing reference to him being a former altar boy. The world is full of former altar boys, it seems, and every now and then that symbolic detail turns out to have meaning.
However, before we look at this Reuters report -- "George Zimmerman: Prelude to a shooting" -- let me note that this isn't really a news story that appears to impact crucial questions linked to the tragic events at the heart of this case. Like many other journalists I know, I continue to sift through the coverage trying to find hard, factual references to the evidence describing the sequence of events that led to the shooting and what may or may not have happened in that struggle.
In other words, all citizens of good will are waiting for the physical evidence to be discussed and debated. It could be a long and very tense wait. Meanwhile, religion is and has been part of the whirlwind around the death of young Trayvon Martin.
So what is this news story about? Journalists at Reuters tried to find out more information about the complex background of the man who pulled the trigger:
... (A) more nuanced portrait of Zimmerman has emerged from a Reuters investigation into Zimmerman's past and a series of incidents in the community in the months preceding the Martin shooting. Based on extensive interviews with relatives, friends, neighbors, schoolmates and co-workers of Zimmerman in two states, law enforcement officials, and reviews of court documents and police reports, the story sheds new light on the man at the center of one of the most controversial homicide cases in America.
The 28-year-old insurance-fraud investigator comes from a deeply Catholic background and was taught in his early years to do right by those less fortunate. He was raised in a racially integrated household and himself has black roots through an Afro-Peruvian great-grandfather -- the father of the maternal grandmother who helped raise him.
A criminal justice student who aspired to become a judge, Zimmerman also concerned himself with the safety of his neighbors after a series of break-ins committed by young African-American men.
As you would expect, the story is rooted in biographical information about the multiracial Zimmerman family. The question, for GetReligion readers, is whether his "deeply Catholic" background is established in hard facts and then successfully linked to the man's character and life before the shooting. Otherwise, why make the reference at all?
The key figure, it appears, is Zimmerman's mother, Gladys -- an active Catholic. His father Robert's background is Baptist. The story includes some of the details that matter:
Gladys came to lead a small but growing Catholic Hispanic enclave within the All Saints Catholic Church parish in the late 1970s, where she was involved in the church's outreach programs. Gladys would bring young George along with her on "home visits" to poor families, said a family friend, Teresa Post.
"It was part of their upbringing to know that there are people in need, people more in need than themselves," said Post, a Peruvian immigrant who lived with the Zimmermans for a time.
Post recalls evening prayers before dinner in the ethnically diverse Zimmerman household, which included siblings Robert Jr., Grace, and Dawn. "It wasn't only white or only Hispanic or only black -- it was mixed," she said. ...
Zimmerman served as an altar boy at All Saints from age 7 to 17, church members said.
"He wasn't the type where, you know, 'I'm being forced to do this,' and a dragging-his-feet Catholic," said Sandra Vega, who went to high school with George and his siblings. "He was an altar boy for years, and then worked in the rectory too. He has a really good heart."
So religion is part of the picture until this young man is 17. Then there is trouble, symbolized by conflicts with police and a fiance's civil motion for a restraining order "alleging domestic violence." "Anger management" is an issue -- on the books. Eventually Zimmerman marries and seeks a career in criminal justice.
There are many details provided about race relations and crime in the Zimmerman neighborhood and the devastating impact of the recession on homeowners. Zimmerman is known for helping people -- black and white -- protect their homes. The question for GetReligion readers is simple: What happens to the religion angle? What happened to Zimmerman's faith?
The answer? Silence. There is no more information. The angle completely vanishes.
Thus, readers are left to draw their own conclusions about the devout Catholic boy who helps his mother reach out to the poor. It's key that part of Zimmerman's defense will be that, as a young adult, he was still trying to help his neighbors, black and white. This story appears to document some of that.
But what happened to his faith between the ages of 17 and 27?
At that point, the clear info about his family turns into a ghost about his adult life -- precisely at the moment that would interest readers. Is he still active in a local parish and it's social-justice ministries? Does the report's earlier information on his faith have any real meaning to recent events? How are we to know?
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With more than 30 million records sold, singer Richard Marx's first seven singles, including "Don't Mean Nothing," "Right Here Waiting" and "Should've Known Better," hit the Top Five on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart. A savvy businessman, Marx, 48, has made a second career as a songwriter and producer for others. But this holiday season, Marx is celebrating the release of his latest effort, "The Christmas EP," with a worldwide tour. Go to richardmarx.com/tour for concert dates.
"For most of my life on tour in the early days, I rarely — I mean rarely — went out anywhere," Marx said. "I was always concerned with getting rest and saving my voice. The tours were grueling in terms of schedule. I would often play nine or 10 shows in a row, then a day off, then nine or 10 more. It didn't allow for much sightseeing. Now I use touring as a great reason to get out and see as much of the town I'm playing in as possible."
Q: What is your favorite vacation destination?
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Q: Where are your favorite weekend getaways?
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Q: What is the greatest vacation spot you've ever been to?
A: David Copperfield's island, Musha Cay. It's extremely pricey, but we were David's guests one weekend last year. He and I are longtime friends. It's hands down the most perfect spot I've ever experienced. Because of his lifetime of worldly travel, David has expertly collected the best of everything and installed it all in one spot. It's the ultimate in quality from the bed linens, to the food, to the best jet skis, to the soaps in the bathrooms. There's an outdoor drive-in movie theater, and they'll also set up lunch on a sand barge in the middle of the water. Amazing. Can't recommend it enough.
Q: Where did you take your kids on vacation?
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Apple's iPad still has a commanding lead in the tablet market. Apple has sold well over 100 million of them worldwide and the fourth generation model hit stores at the end of 2012 alongside the new iPad Mini. It may be as close to perfection as you can get in the tablet market, but that doesn't mean there aren't flaws and potential issues to overcome. In this article, we outline some common iPad problems and try to find workable solutions.
Owners of Apple's flagship tablet should stick around and take a look at our suggestions for the best iPad cases and covers, the best iPad apps, and the best iPad games.
Problem: Frozen screen
You may find from time to time that your iPad screen freezes and it is unresponsive to your touch. The most likely culprit is a specific app, but it's not always easy to identify which one. If it happens repeatedly, take note of what you have running and try uninstalling it to see if that solves the problem permanently. Whatever the cause, your immediate solutions to a frozen iPad screen are the same.
Possible solutions:
- Try restarting your device first by pressing and holding the Sleep/Wake button until you see "slide to power off" on screen and then slide to power off. Press and hold the same button to turn it back on. You'll know it worked when you see the Apple logo.
- You might need to reset the device in which case you should press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for around 10 seconds. You'll know it worked when the Apple logo appears.
- If it stubbornly refuses to react to a restart or reset then you'll need to try a restore. Plug it into your computer using the cable provided. Load up iTunes on the computer, select your iPad, choose the Summary tab, and hit the Restore iPad button. This will erase your content, so you may also want to choose Restore Backup on the Summary tab.
Problem: iPad won't turn on
It's a nightmare with any electronic device when it refuses to turn on at all. Don't assume the worst, though, it may prove easy to revive.
Possible solutions:
- Try holding down the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button together until you see the Apple logo. It should only take ten seconds to pop up. If it doesn't, try step 2.
- Maybe the battery is just empty. Plug the iPad into the wall charger and try step 1 again. If nothing happens then leave the iPad plugged into the wall for a while to give it a chance to recharge (at least half an hour) and then try step 1 again.
Problem: iTunes doesn't recognize iPad
Some users have reported issues with plugging the iPad into the computer and booting up iTunes only to find that the iPad isn't there. If iTunes isn't recognizing your iPad then you can try a few things to solve the problem.
Possible solutions:
- Check the battery meter on the iPad when you plug it into your computer. If it has a lightning bolt on it to denote charging or it says Not Charging next to it then you know the port and the cable are working and you can move to step 2. If it doesn't then try another port. If that doesn't work then try another cable.
- Make sure that you have the latest version of iTunes. If it's on, a PC then go to Help and then select Check for Updates. If it's on a Mac then hit the iTunes tab and select Check for Updates. If you have the latest version or updating makes no difference, try step 3.
- Turn the iPad off. Turn the computer off. Turn them both back on again and plug the iPad in. Still no joy? Try step 4.
- Unplug the iPad and uninstall iTunes from your computer and then reinstall a fresh copy. Now plug the iPad in and try again.
Problem: iPad won't charge
If you find that your iPad won't charge up when you plug it into the power adapter, there are a couple of possible reasons. If it doesn't charge when you plug it into the computer, it may just be the port you are using, try the power adapter instead. You can see whether the USB port on your computer is charging it or not by looking at the battery icon on the iPad. If it is charging, you'll see the lightning symbol; if not, it will say "Not Charging" next to it. Some computer ports can't provide enough juice to charge the iPad, and it will always charge more slowly via the computer, even if it does work.
Possible solutions:
- You want to check if it's the cable or power adapter itself so, if possible, try the cable and power adapter with another compatible device, or try a different power adapter and cable.
- If the cable or power adapter is not the problem then there could be a fault with the iPad and you'll need to contact Apple, contact the retailer where you bought it, or go into an Apple Store.
Problem: iPad won't connect to Wi-Fi
A lot of people have trouble connecting to Wi-Fi networks with their iPads. Before you start serious troubleshooting, it's worth trying to move closer to the router. You should also check Settings > Wi-Fi on the iPad and make sure that it is turned on. It's worth making sure that the Wi-Fi is accessible on another device.
Possible solutions:
- There's a reason IT departments the world over tell everyone to turn it off and on again as a first troubleshooting step – because it often works. Try turning off your iPad and router and then turn them both on again and wait a few seconds before trying to reconnect.
- Try telling the iPad to forget the network in Settings by tapping the network name and selecting forget. Turn the iPad off and on again and then reconnect to the network and re-enter the details as necessary. You can also try Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
- Make sure you have the latest iOS software by going to Settings > General > Software Update. You should plug your iPad into the power adapter before updating. Older iPads can be updated via iTunes on the Summary tab via the Check for Update option.
- If your iPad still won't connect then it's worth checking with your ISP for help or advice. The problem could be related to your specific router. You might want to update the firmware or change the channel.
Problem: Wi-Fi sync not working
Sometimes you'll find that the Sync Now button in Settings > General on your iPad is greyed out. There are a couple of things worth trying. If you can't connect to Wi-Fi on your iPad try the solutions above.
Possible solutions:
- Go to Settings > Wi-Fi on the iPad and just toggle it off and on again.
- Check the connection on your computer and reboot if it has lost access to the internet.
Running slow
If you find that your iPad is not its usual zippy self and you are experiencing some lag when you navigate around then you can try a couple of fixes. You may just have too many things running.
Possible solutions:
- Double tap the Home button and tap and hold on an app until it starts to vibrate and then hit the minus icons to shut down anything that's running that you aren't currently using.
- You could also just reset the iPad by holding down the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button simultaneously for 10 seconds.
Problem: Cellular data connection dropping
A lot of iPad owners have been complaining about cellular data connections dropping frequently. Obviously this will be seriously influenced by how good the coverage is in your area. If you have good coverage on the same network with your phone, but the iPad is struggling, you could try a couple of things. First check in Settings > General > Cellular and make sure it's on. You could also try a restart. If it continues to be a problem, go through the steps below.
Possible solutions:
- Make sure you have up to date carrier settings in Settings > General > About.
- Check that you have the latest iOS software by going to Settings > General > Software Update.
- Remove the SIM card and then put it back in again.
- You can also try Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
- If none of that works, a full Restore might be worth trying.
- Some people have found success by disabling LTE in Settings > Cellular Data > Enable LTE.
- If you're still having problems, it's probably due to your carrier and/or Apple. You should contact your carrier's support or visit an Apple Store for more help.
Problem: Unresponsive touchscreen
If you find that the touchscreen won't respond, or it's very slow to respond, or specific areas won't respond then you are not alone. Several users have reported problems with flaky touchscreens and erratic behavior. You can try a few things to fix the problem before going to Apple.
Possible solutions:
- Try restarting your device first by pressing and holding the Sleep/Wake button until you see "slide to power off" on screen and then slide to power off. Press and hold the same button to turn it back on.
- You might need to reset the device by pressing and holding the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for around 10 seconds. You'll know it worked when the Apple logo appears.
- If you have a case or a screen guard on the iPad then it could be the source of the problem, try removing it and see if the touchscreen works better.
- You could try cleaning the screen. Ideally use a clean, slightly damp microfiber cloth to do this.
- If nothing works then head to an Apple Store and show them the problem or contact them to discuss your options.
Problem: Random crashing
A lot of iPad owners suffer from problems with random crashing where an app spontaneously closes. You might find that this is a bigger issue on older iPads. You can try a few different things to alleviate the problem. It is quite likely to be related to specific apps, so take note of what you were doing when it crashes and see if a pattern emerges over time.
Possible solutions:
- Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and then slide to power off. Press and hold the button to turn it on again. You could also reset by pressing and holding the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for 10 seconds. Neither of these solutions is liable to affect a permanent fix.
- Connect to Wi-Fi and go to Settings > General > Software Update to make sure that your iPad is has the latest software. If there's an update available then download it and install it.
- Open the App Store and tap Updates and then update all of your apps.
- If your crashes are occurring in Safari specifically then maybe try going to Settings > Safari and tap Clear History and Clear Cookies and Data.
- If you're still having problems then try wiping the iPad and restoring, here are instructions.
- If none of the above has worked for you then try contacting Apple. If you're able to reproduce the crashing and you can take it into an Apple Store to show them, then you will be able to get some help.
Problem: App won't sync
Are you having trouble getting that new app you just purchased to sync to your iPad? Some people have found that apps will refuse to download. There are a few possible reasons.
Possible solutions:
- Make sure you have enough free space. Go to Settings > General > Usage and take a look. If you're running out of space then you may have to delete something before the new app can find a space.
- Make sure that restrictions aren't on. Go to Settings > General > Restrictions and make sure that you are allowed to download apps.
- Make sure that you have the latest update by going to Settings > General > Software Update and download and install anything that's available.
More iPad problems
These are some of the most common iPad problems you're likely to encounter. We hope the solutions provided do the trick for you. If you run into another iPad problem, or even better, if you have another solution to suggest, then please post a comment and share.
Updated on 8-29-2013 by Simon Hill: Added unresponsive touchscreen, random crashing, and app won't sync problems with possible solutions.
Article originally published 2-22-2012.


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Augusta is a city in Georgia's Classic Heartland.
Due to its location inland on the Savannah River, Augusta was a city of major strategic importance by the end of the Civil War. It was spared most of the destruction of many other southern cities, so there are many old buildings and landmarks. There are some areas of town that the tourist might be advised to avoid, but they should be obvious upon inspection. There is a significant presence of military personnel who visit the city on personal business from nearby Fort Gordon. Augusta is also home of the Masters golf tournament.
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Augusta is on I-20, between Atlanta and Columbia, South Carolina. I-520 circles the city. Private car is usually the best way to get around town, so it's often easiest to drive in.
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Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) [35] is serviced by Delta Connections with service to Atlanta, GA, US Airways Express with service to Charlotte, NC and Washington, DC, and American Airlines with service to Dallas/Fort Worth.
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Augusta is serviced by Greyhound Bus Lines [36]. The bus station is located at 1128 Greene St in Downtown.
Get around
Augusta Public Transit, a public bus system, is available and services many popular destinations. However, it may be easier to rent a car to access areas not served by the bus system. Information on Augusta Public Transit can be found here http://augustaga.gov/index.aspx?NID=232.
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YESTERDAY, DUBLIN AIRPORT temporarily suspended all flights for 30 minutes due to the sighting of a drone.
Currently, the Small Unmanned Aircraft (Drones) and Rockets Order requires all drones weighing over 1kg to be registered with the Irish Aviation Authority.
Fianna Fáil TD James Lawless has now called on the government to progress the Small Unmanned Aircraft (Drones) Bill 2017.
"My Bill would ensure that drones are registered with the IAA and that prior to use the owner must be issued with a registration certificate by the IAA," Lawless said.
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Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me
The Gospel for Sunday, August 31, 2008
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Matthew: 16:21-27
I invite you to reflect on the conditions that Jesus asked of those who wanted to be his disciples: "If anyone wishes to come after me", he said, "he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me" (Lk 9:23).
Jesus is not a Messiah of triumph and power. In fact, he did not free Israel from Roman rule and he never assured it of political glory. As a true Servant of the Lord, he carried out his mission in solidarity, in service, and in the humiliation of death. He is the Messiah who did not fit into any mould and who came without fanfare, and who cannot be "understood" with the logic of success and power, the kind of logic often used by the world to verify its projects and actions.
Having come to carry out the will of the Father, Jesus remained faithful to it right to the end. He thus carried out his mission of salvation for all those who believe in him and love him, not in word, but in deed. Love is the condition for following him, but it is sacrifice that is the proof of that love.
"If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me" (Lk 9:23). These words denote the radicality of a choice that does not allow for hesitation or second thoughts. It is a demanding requirement that unsettled even the disciples and that, throughout the ages, has held back many men and women from following Christ. But precisely this radicality has also produced admirable examples of sanctity and martyrdom that strengthened and confirmed the way of the Church. Even today these words are regarded as a stumbling block and folly (cf. 1 Cor 1: 22-25). Yet they must be faced, because the path outlined by God for his Son is the path to be undertaken by the disciple who has decided to follow Jesus. There are not two paths, but only one: the one trodden by the Master. The disciple cannot invent a different way.
Jesus walks ahead of his followers and asks each one to do as he himself has done. He says: I have not come to be served, but to serve; so, whoever wants to be like me must be the servant of everyone. I have come to you as one who possesses nothing; for this reason, I can ask you to leave all riches behind which prevent you from entering the Kingdom of Heaven. I accept denial and rejection by most of my people; therefore I can ask you to accept denial and opposition from wherever it comes.
In other words, Jesus asks that we courageously choose the same path. We have to choose it from our hearts, because external situations do not depend on us. In so far as it is possible, the will to be as obedient as he was to the Father and to be ready to accept the plan which he has for each person right to the end depends upon each of us.
"He must deny himself". To deny oneself is to give up one's own plans that are often small and petty in order to accept God's plan. This is the path of conversion, something indispensable in a Christian life, and that led Saint Paul to say, "it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me" (Gal 2:20).
Jesus does not ask us to give up living, but to accept a newness and a fullness of life that only He can give. The human being has a deep-rooted tendency to "think only of self", to regard one's own person as the centre of interest and to see oneself as the standard against which to gauge everything. One who chooses to follow Christ, on the other hand, avoids being wrapped up in himself and does not evaluate things according to self interest. He looks on life in terms of gift and gratuitousness, not in terms of conquest and possession. Life in its fullness is only lived in self-giving, and that is the fruit of the grace of Christ: an existence that is free and in communion with God and neighbor.
If to live as a follower of the Lord becomes the highest value, then all other values are given their rightful rank and importance. Whoever depends solely on worldly goods will end up by losing, even though there might seem to be an appearance of success. Death will find that person with an abundance of possessions but having lived a wasted life (cf. Lk 12:13-21). Therefore, the choice is between being and having, between a full life and an empty existence, between truth and falsehood.
"Take up his cross daily and follow me". As the cross can be reduced to being an ornament, "to carry the cross" can become just a manner of speaking. In the teaching of Jesus, however, it does not imply the pre-eminence of mortification and denial. It does not refer primarily to the need to endure patiently the great and small tribulations of life, or, even less, to the exaltation of pain as a means of pleasing God. It is not suffering for its own sake that a Christian seeks, but love. When the cross is embraced it becomes a sign of love and of total self-giving. To carry it behind Christ means to be united with him in offering the greatest proof of love.
We cannot speak about the cross without considering God's love for us, the fact that God wishes to shower us with good things. With his invitation "follow me", Jesus not only says again to his disciples: take me as your model, but also: share my life and my choices, and stake your life for love of God and for neighbor together with me. This is how Jesus opens up before us the "way of life". Unfortunately, this is constantly being threatened by the "way of death". Sin is this way that separates a person from God and neighbor and brings about division and undermines society from within.
The "way of life" continues and renews the mind of Christ in us and becomes the way of faith and conversion. It is indeed the way of the cross. It is the way that leads one to trust in him and his plan of salvation, and to believe that He died in order to show God's love for each one. It is the way to salvation in a society often divided, confused and contradictory. It is the way to the happiness found in following Christ right to the end, in the sometimes dramatic circumstances of daily life. It is the way that does not fear failure, difficulties, isolation, loneliness, because it fills our hearts with the presence of Jesus. It is the path of peace, self-control and a joyful heart.
Excerpted from Pope John Paul II's MESSAGE TO THE YOUTH OF THE WORLD, THE XVI WORLD YOUTH DAY, February 14, 2001.
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Yes, " The way to heaven is narrow and full of thorns; wide and easy is the way that leads to destruction." Jesus has shown us the way to Heaven, by taking up our crosses daily, be it big or small crosses, bearing it to Calvary like He did, so we too will rise with Him in the Easter of our lives! Detachment from the world and its grandeur brings us closer to the Lord, filling our hearts with genuine joy and peace! God bless us all!
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Dior Cosmetics is a high-end makeup brand with prices to match. Like anything by Christian Dior, you can definitely expect to spend quite a bit more than you would for an average cosmetics product. While you can probably argue that you can find just as good quality at places like MAC for a fraction of the price, everyone deserves to own at least one item from Dior – if only for the feeling you get when you pull the elegantly packaged product out of your makeup bag. And if you're only going to own one Dior item, you can't go wrong with a lip gloss. Dior's top of the line glosses are the perfect splurge item for a bride's wedding makeup look, a fun photo shoots or your next exciting date or special occasion.
Many of their devotees' first foray into Dior was with their lip gloss. That's because their glosses have an excellent reputation in the cosmetics world. Celebrities and fashion magazines alike sing its praises and with good reason.
Dior has been around forever but the first gloss that started getting a lot of press was Dior Addict. The Dior Addict Ultra Gloss Reflect is a shimmery gloss that is shiny without being sticky. Rose Denim is a cool toned rosy-pink color with a subtle blue shimmer. It is perfect for neutralizing colors that are too warm. If you have always wanted to wear a baby pink color but never thought you could pull it off, this is a great way to experiment because it's very sheer and the intensity will vary depending on what you put underneath it.
Crème de Gloss is a gloss with a very high color payoff. In fact, it reminds me more of a liquid lipstick than a gloss. It could easily be worn on its own because it is not sheer like most glosses. The texture is about as perfect as a gloss can be. It's very creamy and moisturizes without being sticky or drying out your lips. Fig Nectar is a highly pigmented plummy pink that looks great on both warm and cool skin tones. It also lasts longer than you would expect a gloss to last.
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As part of their new DiorKiss line, Dior has also released their DiorKiss Luscious Lip-Plumping Gloss – a lip gloss available in eight translucent shades that plump your lips as they shine. Most of the shades have a iridescent shimmer to them. The lip gloss also features a special curved gloss applicator that allows for smooth and application.
Another Dior lip gloss fav of ours is Dior's Addict Lip Polish – a lip primer and polish in one. This lip product mimics the effect of a lip primer with it's unique formula of moisturizing hyaluronic microspheres and a high shine finish. The product also has a special spinning roll-on applicator that gives you an even, "just-right" amount of polish over your entire lip area.
Dior lip glosses are a great choice for anyone who is looking to treat themselves to an ultimate luxury pick-me-up. It helps you look great and feel great at the same time.


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BASEBALL: Wapak bats to be tested by West Holmes
Wapakoneta baseball coach Jason Brandt knew pitching wasn't going to be a problem in the leadup to the 2012 season.
Hitting? Now that was a question mark.
The Redskins returned just three players with a combined 100 varsity at bats. The new bat standards only added to the suspense.
As Wapakoneta (24-5) prepares for its first trip to the state baseball tournament, that question has been answered.
The Redskins are batting .320 as a team and have scored 29 runs in five tournament games.
They will need to bring their bats when they take on the West Holmes Knights (23-6) in a Division II semifinal at 10 a.m. Thursday at Huntington Park in Columbus.
"It's been attributable to our guys working hard in the cages, working hard in BP, any little time," Wapak coach Jason Brandt said. "I've come by the field at other times and we have guys up here hitting, throwing to each other. Their dads are up there soft-tossing to them, tee work, any little thing they can do to get better.
"Those are the things you like as a coach, guys who are willing to put in a little extra time on their own to get better."
West Holmes will counter on the mound with 6-foot-6 left hander Gabe Snyder.
Snyder is 9-0 with a 0.86 ERA in 11 appearances. He has allowed 31 hits in 56 2/3 innings with 56 strikeouts and 30 walks.
He tossed a one-hit shutout in a 12-0 five-inning run rule win over Miami Trace in the regional semifinals.
"He throws mid-80's with a big looping curveball," Brandt said.
Snyder became the Knights No. 1 starter after Dillon Baird suffered a shoulder injury in early May.
Baird, also a lefty, has worked his way back into the lineup. The former Ohio Cardinal Conference pitcher of the year, pitched three innings in relief to earn the win in a 3-1 regional final triumph over Richmond Edison.
Offensively, the Knights are led by senior center fielder Joey Gonzalez, who is batting .511.
Gonzales is one of four seniors on the team. West Holmes is in its third year under coach Kurt McDowell. In his first year, McDowell's squad compiled a 10-14 record. The Knights were 14-11 last year.
West Holmes is making its second trip to state and its first since 1966.
With no seniors on its roster, the temptation for Wapak might be to take this trip to Columbus lightly, thinking there's always next year.
But Brandt said he has tried to emphasize there is no time like the present.
"We've tried to stress all along that there might not be a next year," he said. "In the game of baseball, anything and everything can and will happen. On any given day, another pitcher can shut you down, you can have a key error here or there that can cost you a run or two, which could be the game.
"So you can never look ahead in that aspect. We just have to look at what we have here in the present and try to take it just like we have every other game."


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Mariah Carey + John Legend Celebrate the Holidays in 'When Christmas Comes' Video
Mariah Carey and John Legend share the spotlight with Charlie Brown in their new video for 'When Christmas Comes,' an updated version of a song from Carey's 2010 album 'Merry Christmas II You.'
'When Christmas Comes' is a sultry love song, but given that Mariah is happily married and a new mom of twins, it would be incredibly awkward if she and Legend were to croon the romantic song directly to each other. Instead, they sit together at the piano and sing their hearts out to the world, with home video-style clips of Mariah's kids and hubby Nick Cannon edited in.
Mariah looks glamorous as she lies down in a red dress for a series of sexy close-up shots that are sprinkled throughout. In other scenes, she's outside, playing in the snow with and bunch of kids and someone in a giant Snoopy costume. The video includes several clips from the classic animated special 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' which complement the lyrics, "We gon' reminisce about the good old days."
By the end, Mariah and John are surrounded by dozens of family members and friends, drinking wine and socializing. If only every holiday celebration was this much fun!
In addition to this brand-new music video, there's more good news for Mariah Carey fans! According to Hollywood Life, Carey is planning on performing a new song on the finale of 'X Factor' on Dec. 22.
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The 49th Iola Winter Carnival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, February 6-7, 2010. Many activities will take place in this small Norwegian community.
The Winter Carnival Weekend kicks off Saturday, February 6th at 8:00 a.m. with an Ice Sculpture Contest—everyone is welcome to enter. Contact Marsha Mueller by calling 715-445-2411 at the Iola-Scandinavia High School Art Department, to register.
The Iola Lake District will sponsor an Ice Fishing Contest on Saturday for children ages 16 and under. The event will run from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Lake Iola.
The annual Badger State Games Ski Jumping competition is held in conjunction with the Iola Winter Carnival. Opening ceremonies are slated for Saturday at 12 noon. Food and refreshments are available.
Other activities for Saturday include a Norwegian Lutefisk Supper and Indoor Craft Sale at the Iola-Scandinavia High School from 1:00 – 6:30 p.m. The lutefisk and fresh cod with drawn butter will be served family style, along with meatballs, potatoes, vegetable, lefse, and Norwegian pastries. Tickets are $12.00 each and $5.00 for children under 12.
On Sunday February 7th at 9:30 a.m. the Nordic Combined cross-country race will start. At 12:00 noon the Central USSA Ski Jumping event will take place. Admission is charged for a souvenir button. Food and refreshments will be available. All ski events are located at the Iola Ski Jumping Complex located at E398 County Rd. MM—five miles northwest of the Village of Iola.
There is a raffle during the weekend that is sponsored by Iola Lions, American Legion Post 14 and the Iola Winter Sports Club. Prizes being offered include $1,000, $500, $250, $250, 3 – $100.00 cash prizes and 2 – $100.00 Savings Bonds as well as numerous merchandise prizes. Drawing will take place Sunday, February 7th and winners need not be present to win.
Plan your weekend now for a fun winter event at the Iola Winter Carnival, February 6-7, 2010. For more information you can write/call PO Box 1, Iola, WI 54945. 715-445-4005.


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