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Where is Linux headed? That's a question the Jim Zemlin, executive director of the Linux Foundation, is focused on as his organization gears up for the Linux Collaboration Summit this week.
"These trends were not started by Linux but Linux really is an enabler," Zemlin told InternetNews.com. "Could Google be the company they are today if they were written on [Microsoft's] .NET? Could Facebook? The answer is no, you need an open platform that you can own yourself, modify, customize and scale. "
Zemlin added that in service oriented cloud computing, operational efficiency is the differentiator. The current state of the economy has also been a good thing for the Linux ecosystem, in Zemlin's view.
"The recession really did change people's minds about how they spend money and we are priced to move," Zemlin said.
Moving forward, he stressed that Linux can't rest on its laurels and still has room for improvement and growth. One key area that Zemlin wants to see improve is the perception that Linux can't be both free and fabulous, especially in regards to Linux powered consumer electronics.
"What you'll see in the next few years are products that are both fabulous and free," Zemlin said. "I think you'll see Linux specifically in consumer electronics efforts that bring real magic to the platform. In the next few years, the platform will get really exciting."
Zemlin believes that Linux can deliver the same type of magic or better than what Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) CEO Steve Jobs professes for his platforms. Zemlin added that there is already hundreds of millions invested in Linux now and the industry is only at the beginning of the cycle with mobile platforms like Android and MeeGo.
Consumer electronics vendors are also buying into Linux, with LG Electronics announcing Wednesday that it is joining the Linux Foundation.
"The consumer electronics and mobile industry is betting on Linux and is betting big," Zemlin said. "LG is the first of many, many more that we expect will join in on this effort."
Consumer electronics vendors need not worry about legal issues with Linux, either, as the Linux Foundation has got that covered, too. In recent years, Microsoft has made multiple deals with vendors to license intellectual property which Microsoft claims Linux may infringe upon. Over the last three years, Microsoft has been successful at getting multiple vendors � including Amazon, Brother International, Fuji Xerox, Kyocera Mita, Samsung Electronics and TomTom International BV � to enter into patent deals.
Zemlin noted that providing legal resources is a core competency of the Linux Foundation.
"The main message is that our organization along with the industry has created sophisticated resources for collective legal defense," Zemlin said. "We don't think that open source or Linux is really unique in terms of any inherent risk, it's just different."
Zemlin added that some people will point to legal issues as being a challenge for Linux, but that's not his viewpoint.
"I see them still existing but diminishing mainly because this stuff (Linux) runs everything, from every major trading exchange to air traffic control and major Web sites" Zemlin said. "We've got lots and lots of friends, but we will always remain vigilant."
Sean Michael Kerner is a senior editor at InternetNews.com, the news service of Internet.com, the network for technology professionals.


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U.S. officials say they believe rebels in Ukraine are responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. How did Russian separatists get their hands on such a sophisticated missile system? How did they know how to use it? WSJ's Jason Bellini has The Short Answer.
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In its heyday, the action movie sold two hours of rollicking summertime fun to audiences at the nation's multiplexes.
The massively successful genre evolved over the course of the 1980s and made superstars out of its leading men, people like Bruce Willis, Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, all of whose hyper-violent contributions to cinema were lapped up by an eager public.
But times change and so do public tastes, and the action movie eventually lost its status as the summer event film, consigning many of its stars to direct-to-video purgatory.
What follows is a list of the fifteen action movie stars who fell from box office dominance to the lowest rung on the ladder. Some recovered and are still working today, while others will be lucky to ever make another movie again. But what they all have in common is dazzling success in the action genre, followed by crushing failure.
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Memories of Pastor Schumacher's Tenure in Krasna, 1936-1940
Riehl, Max. "Memories of Pastor Schumacher's Tenure in Krasna, 1936-1940." Mitteilungsblatt, September 2012, 11.
Translation from the original German-language text to American English is provided by Alex Herzog, Boulder, CO.
In the bishopric city of Iaşi [German spelling: Jassy] several grievances and complaints were received from Krasna regarding the pastor, along with the request to replace him with a new, German-speaking priest. The hope was for the assignment of one of the newly ordained priests who were originally from Krasna. The wait was becoming rather long, but then came the surprising news that a priest from Germany would be coming to Krasna. Because of his "loose tongue," Father Wilhelm Schumacher had come under pressure from the National Socialist authorities, and he had been advised to leave Germany. He did so immediately and landed in Iaşi.
Father Schumacher was more of a U-boat captain from World War I than he was a priest. The man who had grown up in the Cologne area was coming to a farming village that still seemed to be back in the 18th Century. There was one telephone in the entire village, but no radio, no cinema, and no functioning clubs for sport, music, or theater. There was only the one church choir, which was singing hymns from the 17th Century, namely, the ones the settlers had brought along. With strong spirit and creativity, he started his priestly post in Krasna. After he had been there but a few weeks, the choir could no longer accept all interested comers, and from that church choir emanated a theater group, groups for folk singing, cooking, and crafts, and even a brass instrument group – and they used all of the classrooms and the church for meetings and rehearsals.
Romanian administration officials came to look at this rather enviously and insinuated that Father Schumacher was a spy for Germany. Without warning, the use of classrooms by these groups was reduced heavily, and already scheduled performances were cancelled. To gain independence from the chicanery of the authorities, a plan was hatched calling for the construction of a building for the village youth that was to enable further development of the above groups. Administration officials lacked the means to prohibit construction on church property, and Father Schumacher took care to receive permission from the bishop of Iaşi for constructing on church-owned property a home for various youth activities. Via individual conversations with the more well-healed farmers of Krasna he made sure of an eventual yes-vote for the construction of "Unser Heim [Our Home]." Still, there were passionate opponents to such construction. Tirelessly, the pastor used a sweet approach mixed with the whip of threats and pleas that came close to extortion to potential donors of building materials. Officially, all donations were given by free will and in approval of the project. These free-will contributions were negotiated in back rooms to correspond to the size of the donor's farm property, and they had to be given as donations. For bachelors sixteen years or older, and for those not able to give donations, voluntary community service was arranged so that all were able to make their contributions. To keep the costs down, Father Schumacher personally tracked the community service hours. Nearly all required work was performed under his military-like "command." All the while before the project was finished, opponents who considered the building a pure waste remained unconvinced of its usefulness. Many would have preferred to send the pastor to the wasteland, and they were encouraged by administrative officials to ask the bishop to transfer the pastor. But beginning with the day of the dedication, with many guests present, with the parade through the village, and with the theater performances in the new "home," and with the numerous words of praise, the voices of those critics of wasted funds fell silent. But while the criticism stopped, a new kind of hatred, mixed with envy of success, set in, and the pastor faced the danger that his visa for his stay as pastor might not be renewed.
The pulsating life in the "Home" gradually waned via more and more new demands by the administrative authorities, and by September 1, 1939, all preparations for a "Krasna – 25 Years" celebration were banned under threat of punishment. The "Home" was no longer to be used, and the church choir was not allowed to hold its rehearsals in it. In Poland, the thunder of cannons was being heard, and hatred for anything German increased dramatically. The suspicion that Father Schumacher was spying for Germany was voiced at several hearings, so much so that he had to weigh carefully any words he was about to utter, in order not to come under further suspicion. Any other intentions and plans by Schumacher, which much earlier had met with the approval of the authorities, could no longer be carried out. An ongoing project to use the mill to supply electricity to the church, the school, and the parish office had to be cancelled. Also cancelled were talks about constructing a water line from a source in Tarutino via Krasna to Arzis and Sarata. It was the beginning of the end, which culminated with the resettlement [in late 1940].
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At first, you'll just have a normal skull candle. Place it on a heat-resistant plate, because in a while, you'll need it! Light up the Bleeding Skull Candle and begin your night of mayhem and horror. As it burns, bright red wax will ooze from its eye sockets and down its face, pooling ever so deliciously on the plate. (See why you needed it?) The longer it bleeds, the creepier and bloodier it gets, making it perfect for those nights when you keep turning the dial up, up, up on the scare factor.
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Early Spring Sunrise
to shades of gray;
from the east slivers of pale yellow
created Scherenschnitte of the bare trees.
The sun strengthened to light the long layers
of clouds with peach, orange, fuchsia.
High above in the bright pink sky
a river of birds flowed north.
Some still strong after a long night's flight,
others straggled to keep up.
Rest was just beyond the horizon.
More used to appreciating sunset than sunrise, the drive to work was an unaccustomed pleasure.
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Beautiful. My grandfather used to say, "Red sky in morning, sailors take warning."
- March 18, 2008 at 7:29 AM
I saw it too! I was not early enough for the full spectrum that you saw, but I saw an Easter-egg sky striped pink and lavendar. And I thought of exactly what Chris said. :)
Beautiful description!
- March 18, 2008 at 8:11 AM
- Sparverius said...
I love sunrises. I'm not a morning person by any means, but on those rare days I actually get out the door just before the sun comes up makes me wish I were.
- March 18, 2008 at 10:14 AM
Scherenschnitte?? Otherwise lovely.
- March 18, 2008 at 6:30 PM
- djbrown said...
I see them, I hear them, I am them. Thank you for a lovely vision.
- March 18, 2008 at 8:03 PM
- Bevson said...
Hey Bob,
Scherenschnitte is the art of papercutting, usually black against a light background. It reminded me of that when I saw it. I guess I could say a black silhouette....
It is not the greatest poem, but it speaks to how I experienced the moment.
- March 18, 2008 at 8:45 PM


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To learn more, visit the School of Educational Studies ECSEL web page.
WSOHP is a university-community collaboration started in late 2010, which brings an interdisciplinary perspective to an exploration of student disengagement and dropping out. You can learn more about this collaborative and its supporting partners on the Partners page of this site.
The Washington Student Oral Histories Project (WSOHP) was conceived in response to the alarming school dropout rates in Washington State and around the country. Although many studies have examined the dropout issue, the perspectives of disconnected youth have not been adequately examined. Thus, a central purpose of this project is to capture these perspectives in depth and to learn from youth who have dropped out or been truant and are now struggling to get back on track. The project provides a unique opportunity to hear from and to engage youth on this important issue.
Articles & Reports: Find more articles related to student engagement, truancy and dropping out at the WSOHP blog. In addition, the project web site contains a four-part report series, Pathways to Dropping Out, completed in Spring 2013, as well as other resources related more generally to issues of truancy and dropping out.
This effort is led at UW Bothell by Dr. Tony Smith, Associate Professor in the School of Educational Studies.
The University of Washington Bothell, in partnership with the Future of Flight and the Pacific Science Center's Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, and the Seattle Aquarium, received funding from the National Science Foundation to design a digital badge system that results in the awarding of college credit.
The intended outcomes for the project include: (1) stronger STEM-linked identities and motivation for STEM learning through the badge system, (2) achievement of college credit in an alternative assessment system, (3) a model of how informal science education institutions can partner with institutions of higher education to award college credit for learning that occurs in informal settings, and (4) contributing to the knowledge base in informal science learning about how badges can support motivation and identity formation. We estimate that this project will impact over 550 youth directly, with potentially thousands more impacted with the dissemination of the model to other informal education institutions and over the Mozilla Open Badge system.
Carrie Tzou, Assistant Professor in the School of Educational Studies, is the Principal Investigator on this project.
Project STEAM aims to inspire art-interested girls to enter STEM careers through a series of activities, including summer academies that explore the biology and physics of color at different scales (macro, micro, and nanoscales), science café-style presentations given by women scientists that use modeling and art-related creative techniques in their work, and the development of "kits" that can be used in informal and formal venues (Girl Scouts, science centers, and K-12 classrooms). Our overall approach will help build "science identities" among art-interested girls who are normally under-represented in STEM careers, including girls from Alaska Native, Tohono O'odham, and Pascua Yaqui backgrounds. A research component will explore how short and long-term science identities develop in response to our interventions.
Project STEAM is funded through a generous grant from the National Science Foundation. Carrie Tzou, Assistant Professor in the School of Educational Studies, is the Principal Investigator for this project.
"Picturing America: Principled Dissent and Democratic Practice" is a new professional development program for middle- and high-school teachers of history and/or social studies at "Picturing America" schools. We gratefully acknowledge support for this project from the National Endowment for the Humanities "Picturing America" initiative. This new initiative from NEH brings masterpieces of American art into classrooms and libraries nationwide. Through this innovative program, students and citizens gain a deeper appreciation of our country's history and character through the study and understanding of art.
Picturing America conference program information and application materials.
The Leaders for Teacher Preparing Schools (LTPS) project was funded through the Department of Education's School Leadership Program and led by the Goodlad Institute's director, Dr. Bellamy. The project aimed to improve principal leadership nationally for teacher-preparing schools that serve high-need communities through a series of professional development programs and short intensive workshops.
The LTPS project allowed the Goodlad Institute and the National Network for Educational Renewal (NNER) to offer a year-long professional development program for principals of schools that work in partnership with universities to prepare new teachers in NNER settings. The project also supported three cohorts of teacher leaders from partner schools as they worked toward principal certification.
LTPS provided a renewed focus on the critical role of principals in the simultaneous renewal of schools and the education of educators. A total of 45 principals and 36 teacher leaders participated in these programs, and most are continuing to provide important leadership in the schools and districts within NNER partnerships.
In partnership with the NNER, the Goodlad Institute expects to sustain the LTPS project's impact and continue to stimulate discussion and support of school leadership as a continued focus in NNER meetings and programs.
The Math 2.0: Teaching Math in a Technical World (TMTW) project is an innovative program designed to enhance mathematics instruction with new emerging interactive technology. Assistant Professor of Education Robin Angotti, Ph.D., received $660,220 from the Higher Education Coordinating Board to fund this three-year project built upon an award-winning professional development program coordinated by the North Central Educational Service District's Mathematics Leadership Alliance.
The goal of TMTW is to help educators harness new online technologies and mathematics software to teach students math, particularly in grades 6 through 10, a critical time for laying the foundation for readiness for college-level learning. Technological tools appeal to 21st century learners and may pique their interest in mathematical concepts leading to motivation, engagement and success in higher-level mathematics. Of special interest is creating effective instruction for English language learners and students of low socioeconomic status. Teachers will be taught how to foster mathematical discourse by using Web 2.0 tools (i.e. blogs, online journals, and wikis) and other nontraditional communication strategies.
The project is funded by a grant authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and administered by the U.S. Department of Education and Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board.
ECSEL Application Information
View Dr. Bellamy's Research and Scholarship Profile.
View Dr. Angotti's Research and Scholarship Profile.


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Ask your average Java (or C#) programmer to 'write a method that takes a list of integers, adds 10 to each element, converts the result to a String, prepends *** to it and returns the resulting list'.Tony takes this trivial problem and modifies it a few times to show how a simple and obvious implementation in Java (or the moral equivalent) slowly gets refactored into something so complex, it's hard to see the problem.
The punchline? The solution is dead trivial with higher order functions:
Note that both the problem and solution here are contrived to highlight Haskell at its best. But the deeper point remains -- refactorings are patterns, and patterns (as commonly used) exist to describe recurring problems due to a language's design. As Mark points out (just like Peter Norvig pointed out before him), problems that merit a "pattern" in one language may not be problems in another language, or may be so trivial as not to merit a name in another language.
addTenAndConvert = map (("***" ++) . show . (+10))
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From The Files Of July 29, 1993
More than 50 members attended the Fulton
County Historical Society's summer membership meeting on Saturday, July 24, at the Fulton House. The meeting was held in conjuction with an ice cream social to celebrate the 200th birthday of the Fulton House. Following the meeting, members joined the public in the log kitchen of the Fulton House to partake of various flavors of delicious homemade ice cream, made and served by Cito Methodist Church. Entertainment for the evening was presented by the Mason-Dixon Quartet, a barbershop quartet from the Hagerstown area. More than 100 turned out for the ice cream social and entertainment on the warm summer evening.
Fulton County Fair will be held from August 22-28 this year.
The new $7 million-plus Southern Fulton Elementary School is nearing completion and should be ready for the opening of the new school year in late August. First day for teachers is August 27, while students will report on August 30.
Max "Dutch" Fraker of Fort Littleton celebrated his 88th birthday on July 28.
Vicki Anderson will make her debut on the stage of the Appalachian Jubilee July 31. The Hancock resident has performed in Fulton County for Needmore Fire Co. and Fulton County Historical Society's annual banquets.
Two farm families in Fulton County are currently hosting Japanese exchange students who are studying agriculture in Japan. As an exchange program with the Future Farmers of America, Motoi Atsumi, 18, of Inami, Japan, and Yukiko Shimizu, 17, of Tokoyo, are spending two weeks with their host families in Fulton County. Motoki is staying on the Brian Lake farm near Needmore, while Yukilo is residing on the Tim Gordon farm south of McConnellsburg.
Births at the Medical Center: a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Justin McCarty of Warfordsburg on July 23; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Craig Starr of Shade Gap on July 24; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Middaugh of Shade Gap on July 24.
Deaths: Frederick H. Lamison, Three Springs; Thelma Pittman, St. Thomas; Mary Zimmerman, Mercersburg; Harlan Mentzer, Chambersburg; Maude H. Palmer, Stafford, Va.; Mabel R.Waite, Saltillo; Wilmer H. Fessler, Dudley; Jerry L. Pringle Sr., Fayetteville.
Angela Crane and Brian Divens were united in marriage April 24 at Southminster Presbyterian Church, Daytona Beach, Fla. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crane Jr. of South Daytona, Fla., and Mr. and Mrs. J. Roy Divens of McConnellsburg.
Marriage licences: Harlan Berkstresser, Wells Tannery, and Tammy Winter, Wells Tannery; Damon Schoen, Fort Littleton, and Melanie Brumbaugh, McConnellsburg; Terry Barnett, Hustontown, and Melissa Runk, Hustontown.
30 Years Ago
From The Files Of August 11, 1983
Fulton County is one of the leading candidates to be the site of a low-level radioactive waste dump.
The dump would be the disposal site for all the lowlevel radioactive waste generated in 11 northeastern states. Although little has been heard about this proposal up to now, the opposition has quickly closed its ranks to fight the creation of a dump in a rural Pennsylvania county.
The Ride For Life bicycle riders stopped in McConnellsburg last Friday. They are in the final stages of their 3,800- mile cross-country journey to raise funds to combat world hunger.
Last week a Bedford County resident shot and killed a raccoon which got into his house through a "dog door" and was heading upstairs toward the bedrooms. The family was aroused from sleep by their pet dog, which was given a booster vaccine injection when the raccoon was found to have rabies. None of the family came in contact with the animal.
In what has become a disturbingly frequent practice, the McConnellsburg Borough Council hired a new police officer at its regular monthly meeting. The new officer, Douglas Owen Thomas, Hustontown, began full-time duties this week. Thomas, 26, is filling the vacancy left by the resignation of officer Charles Ray last month and is the fifth new police officer in the borough in two years.
Deaths: Russell Hill, Needmore; Harry D. Waite, Three Springs; Norma J. Shore, Shade Gap; Earle W. Golden, Landover, Md.; Raymond Stevens, Shady Grove; Della Brown, Lewistown.
Specials at W.H. Mellott's Motor & Implement: NH Model 78 forage harvester, $8,295; N Model 479 haybine, $2,995; NH Model 56 hayrake, $1,150; tank spreader, $1,495.
Specials at the IGA: lettuce, 49 cents a head; Hershey chocolate syrup, 69 cents; Cremora, $2.19; Camay bath soap 2 for 89 cents; Bounce $2.79.
Births at the Medical Center: a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. David Stalnaker, Warfordsburg, July 31; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Woolford, Hancock, on July 30; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Karl Swope, Needmore, on August 3; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Seville, Mc- Connellsburg, on August 4.
Marriage licenses: Dennis E. Palmer Warfordsburg, and Tina Wenger, Warfordsburg; Alan R. Layton, Laurel, Md., and Clarence A. Smith, Laurel, Md.; Nelson E. Walker, Waterfall, and Alice I. Seylar, Saint Thomas.
40 Years Ago
From The Files Of August 9, 1973
The shortage of beef in stores across the nation is now being felt locally, but more by the supermarkets than by the family-owned businesses. In Mc- Connellsburg, both the IGA Foodliner and the A&P Store report that they received their regular order of beef early this week but have been given no assurance that their orders will be filled to supply weekend shoppers. Both supermarkets expect their orders to be cut considerably and customers will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Danny Akers, 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Reynold Akers of McConnellsburg, remains a patient in Chambersburg Hospital where he was taken last Tuesday following a tractor accident on the Richard Deshong farm at Harrisonville, where he is employed. The tractor upset on a steep bank on the farm, pinning the youth beneath it. He managed to extricate himself but was unable to get to the farmhouse due to his injuries, which included severe lacerations and abrasions and a broken leg. He lay there until noon when the Deshong family became alarmed when he didn't show up for lunch.
Marriage licenses: Lynn Reeder of McConnellsburg and Adrian Joyce Lynch of Big Cove Tannery; Kenneth Hoover of Chambersburg and Patrica A. Spoonhour of Chambersburg; Leroy Michael Mellott and Mae Smith, both of Warfordsburg; Robert Lee Sowers of Harrisonville and Betty Irene Carbaugh of McConnellsburg.
Sarah Shaw of Hustontown has returned home after spending a couple of weeks on a tour of Nova Scotia and other places of interest.
Miss Nancy Ellen Booth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Booth of Warfordsburg, became the bride of Melvin Lee, son of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Lee of North Rose, N.Y., on Sat- urday, July 7, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hancock.
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Kelso and Mr. and Mrs. Ellis L. Yingling attended the induction ceremonies at baseball's Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, N.Y., Monday, August 6. Roberto Clemente, the late Pittsburgh Pirates star, and Warren Spahn were formally inducted, along with four others. The Kelsos and Yinglings also talked with Bob Prince, the capable and accurate "voice" of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pfc. Randy Stevens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stevens, left recently to begin a 16-month tour of duty in Germany.
Dr. and Mrs. G.T. Lorentz left on Sunday for a 10-day vacation in Canada.
Deaths: J.T. Robinson, Mercersburg; Mrs. Gertrude Detrich, Mercersburg; William Oliver, Paw Paw, W.Va.; Flora Booth, Hancock; James Johnson, McConnellsburg; J. Calvin Hege, Mercersburg.
Births at the Medical Center: a son to Mr and Mrs. David Strait of Harrisonville on July 29; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Cutchall of McConnellsburg on July 29; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Baker of Hustontown on July 30; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. John B. Fraker of Shade Gap on August 2.
Specials at the IGA: IGA cake mixes, 4 for $1; Zest soap, 3 bath bars for 59 cents; frozen orange juice, 16-oz. can, 49 cents.
50 Years Ago
From The Files Of August 15, 1963
The incidence of runaway trucks seems to have increased during the past few months, with another being reported out of control as it descended Tuscarora Mountain last Wednesday at 6:25 p.m. The driver of the truck, Glenn Dale Haptons, of Greenwood, Ind., drove the truck down the mountain and eventually was able to bring the heavy rig to a stop at the east end of town.
Alice Bishop of Knobsville won the third McConnellsburg 100 silver dollar jackpot held Saturday night.
The best-looking addition the local state police substation has had in many years arrived last week in the form of a brand new police car.
The five fabulous "Ink Spots, " will be the headliners at the Fulton County Fair on Wednesday, August 28.
The following couples applied for marriage licenses at the local courthouse the past week: Charles F. Langford of Sarasota, Fla., and Luella F. Poland of Augusta, W.Va., and Julius M. Golden of Riddlesburg and Mary E. Hoffman of Three Springs.
Harvey W. Seville, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill W Seville of 300 East North Street, McConnellsburg, is undergoing nine weeks of recruit training at the Naval Training Center at Great Lakes, Ill.
Two young sisters, Debbie Renee James, 6, and her 4- year-old sister, Susan Kay, suffocated Friday when they crawled into an unconnected freezer at their grandfather's home in the Bedford County community of Friends Cove.
Births: a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wright of Hustontown on August 5; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Junior Custer of Mercersburg on August 5; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Gary Piper of Shade Gap on August 7; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. William Guyer of McConnellsburg on August 8; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. George Morton of St. Thomas on August 9.
Deaths: Walter J. Deneen; Mark F. Younker, Hancock; Mrs. Maude Crawford of Warfordsburg; Edward R. Hendershot of Markes; and Earl Long of Knobsville.
60 Years Ago
From The Files of August 13, 1953
Prof. B.N. Palmer of Portage visited his sister,
Mrs. J.C. Mellott of Needmore, over the weekend.
Mrs. Mellott is in poor health, having recently fallen and breaking her hip. She is totally blind.
Mrs. Donald Martin of town entered Chambersburg Hospital on Monday for observation.
A card to the "News" office from Frank P. Plessinger reads: "Am vacationing this week along the Maine coast on board an old-time sailing vessel."
Mr. and Mrs. Watson Nelson of town announce the birth of a son on August 10 at the Medical Center
Hank Wheems and his Trail Riders, Slim, Jerry and Pop, will entertain at the Ambrose Game Farm on Sunday.
Sgt. George M. Simpson has been stationed at West Point, since his return from duty in Korea.
Sgt. Charles McElhaney of the U.S. Air Force and his wife and baby have returned to Smoky Hill Air Force Base, Salina, Mass., after a 14-day furlough with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harmon McElhaney of Hustontown and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sipes of McConnellsburg.
Mr. and Mrs. George Earley of McConnellsburg celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Saturday. George framed and placed under glass 25 bright silver dollars which he gave to his bride of 25 years.
A light plane was forced down in a field on the Walter Kendall farm north of McConnellsburg on Saturday afternoon when the pilot, Sam Caperris of Aliquppa, could not see the top of Tuscarora Mountain due to the fog. He touched down safely while taxing to a stop, the plane dropped into a ditch, nose down and ruined the propeller. Herbert Souders, who lives on the Kendall farm, took Caperris to Chambersburg where he secured a new propeller. After staying overnight with the Souders family, he took off Sunday for Baltimore to visit his sister.
Arrangements are being made to accommodate at least 1,000 people expected at the Fulton County Pasture Renovation Day on August 2 at the Kenneth Glazier farm.
Dr. Ernest M. Gress, former state botanist, was honored on his 77th birthday recently at a garden party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul N. Garrett at Camp Hill. Dr. Gress, a native of McConnellsburg, was a school teacher for 28 years before his appointment in 1920 as state botantist with the Department of Agriculture. He retired in 1939 and lives in Camp Hill.
James D. Kendall, 22, of Orrstown, was instantly killed on Monday afternoon in a collision of two trucks near Newville in Franklin County. He was born in McConnellsburg, a son of Mrs. Sarah Kendall Sollenberger of Shippensburg and the late Richard Kendall.
A new cleaning plant, operating under the name of the McConnellsburg One Hour Cleaners, opened for business here in the Washabaugh building on Wednesday. The new business is being operated by Ralph E. Mellott and Mildred Bloom.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Berkstresser Jr. of Laidig announce the birth of a son, Ralph Eugene, at Huntingdon Hospital on August 6.
Births at the Medical Center: a son to Mr and Mrs. Quay Helman of McConnellsburg on August 3; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Laidig of McConnellsburg on August 8.
Deaths: Lola May Knepper of Knobsville; Mrs. Blanche Brantner Black of Newburg; James W. G. Park of Mapleton.
70 Years Ago
From The Files Of August 12, 1943
'43 Deaths: Lemuel F. Kough of Saltillo; George Raymond Sipes of Cedar Crest, Mount Union.
Plans for lifting the ban on pleasure driving have been postponed for 10 days, pending a report on the gasoline situation by War Mobilization Director James F. Byrnes.
Walter R. Sloan, vice president of Fulton County National Bank of McConnellsburg, has been named chairman of the War Finance Committee in Fulton County.
Sgt. Albert E. "Bud" Layton, son of Mrs. Ruth Layton of Warfordsburg, has been promoted to the rank of staff sergeant.
Ayr Township will have a local option vote this year, deciding whether beer licenses should be issued in the township.
Earl Bergstresser, brother of Lloyd Bergstresser who was instantly killed in a plane crash in California, is now stationed at Camp Lee, Va.
At a recent meeting of the borough council, Merrill Seville was elected chief of police for McConnellsburg.
George Richards of McConnellsburg has purchased the Harold Bivens farm at Websters Mill. Harvey Richards, son of the new owner, will move to the farm in the near future.
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Akers have sold their farm in Ayr Township to J. Irwin Raker, who expects to take possession on October 15.
80 Years Ago
From The Files Of August 10, 1933
Deaths: Mrs. Sarah Alice Myers of near Mercersburg; Mrs. Mary Ellen Cordell of Fort Loudon;
Hon. Charles C. Brewster, district attorney of Huntingdon.
The Fulton Theatre, after being closed for almost two years, will be reopened within the next 10 days, following extensive improvements to the building and the installation of a sound system of the best and modern type.
Frank Likar and Winifred E. Peck were married on July 27, 1933.
The Fulton County Bank of McConnellsburg proposed nationalization of its charter and membership in the Federal Reserve System. After exhaustive examination, the local bank has been found 100 percent sound and the name, "The Fulton County National Bank," has been approved by the comptroller of the currency in Washington.
Ruthard J. Black and Ethal Chadwick were wed August 5.
Lloyd Price and Freda I. Shaw were married on August
Rev. Lawrence Jongeward and Grace Kap were married on August 2.
Walter Kendall has been named as the winner of the state scholarship in Fulton County this year. This scholarship amounts to $100 per year.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Romig of Wells Tannery are the proud parents of a baby born on August 5.


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Mejadra from the 'Jerusalem' Cookbook
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The Mejadra recipe in Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi's Jerusalem: A Cookbook is Tamimi's take on the traditional Arab comfort food combination of rice, lentils, and onions. Here, the rice and lentils are steamed together with a plethora of spices, pilaf style, before adding the pièce de résistance--a smattering of freshly fried onions. It may seem strange to stir crisp fried bits into a steaming hot pot of rice, but the lost crunch factor is totally worth it considering the incredible depth of caramelized, salty flavor given over to the rice and beans. And never fear, fried-fiends, you'll reserve some of the fried onions for topping off your bowl anyway.
Why I picked this recipe: A heavily spiced blend of lentils, rice, and fried onions seemed like a perfect bowl of comfort food for chilly late November evenings.
What worked: Once assembled, the dish far surpasses the sum of its parts—who knew such humble elements could taste so dynamic?
What didn't: The onion frying step took much longer than advertised, and I needed to fry the onions in five batches in order to not crowd the pot. Next time, I'd use a slightly bigger pot and go up on oil by a cup or so in order to fit more in each batch.
Suggested tweaks: The flavors and technique of this dish are pretty set in stone; that said, you could probably tweak the cooking times to use a different type of bean or brown basmati rice if you felt up to the task.
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Amalika Villa is a private, self-contained two bedroom villa located in the heart of Gili Trawangan and is a wonderful alternative to busy Gili Trawangan hotels.
The villa features thoughtful modern Indonesian architecture, two spacious king-size bedrooms with ensuites, open-plan living and dining area with a fully-equipped modern kitchen and a private harvested rainwater pool.
Whether you're a couple seeking your own private oasis, a family looking for space and comfort, a group of friends or an individual traveler, Amalika Villa provides the perfect experience for a tropical island escape.
The Villa
• Private self-contained villa
• 200m to main beach
• 2 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms
• Sleeps 4 people
• Private pool
• Fully air conditioned
• Open-plan kitchen & living areas
• Includes complimentary tropical healthy breakfast
• King-size beds
• Air conditioning & ceiling fans
• Flat-screen TV with cable, CD & DVD
• Room safe
• Luggage storage
• Ample hanging space
• Overhead lighting & bedside lamps
• 2 ensuites with open air rain shower & toilet
• 1 guest bathroom with shower & toilet with access from pool garden
• Hot & cold water
• Ample lighting & power points
• International adaptors provided
Lounge & Dining
• Air conditioning & ceiling fans
• Flat-screen Smart TV with cable, CD & DVD
• Surround sound system
• Dining table for 6 or 8
• Large Comfortable sofa
• Choice of open or closed living area
• Sliding window servery to pool area
• Bar/servery with stools
• Fridge/freezer
• Fresh water dispenser
• Gas cooktop
• Crockery, cutlery & glassware
• Toaster
• Electric kettle
• Free-flow coffee, tea and fresh drinking water
• Mini bar with cold beer and soft drinks
Pool & Garden
• 7m private pool
• Sunbeds
• Poolside shower
• Beach/pool towels
• Outdoor umbrella
• Relaxing outdoor berugaq (gazebo)
• Free wi-fi internet access
• Meet & greet at the harbour
• On-call staff
• Healthy Tropical Breakfast
Property Features
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2 Bedroom VillaBook
Amalika Villa is a private, self-contained two bedroom villa located in the heart of Gili Trawangan and is a wonderful alternative to busy Gili Trawangan hotels.
The villa features thoughtful modern Indonesian architecture, two spacious king-size bedrooms with ensuites, open-plan living and dining area with a fully-equipped modern kitchen and a private harvested rainwater pool.
Whether you're a couple seeking your own private oasis, a family looking for space and comfort, a group of friends or an individual traveler, Amalika Villa provides the perfect experience for a tropical island escape.
- 1 King bed
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- Linen and Towels Provided
- Tea/Coffee Making
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- Kitchen
- Lounge Area
- Cable/Satellite TV
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- Daily Room Service
- Shower - separate
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- Broadband Internet Access
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Check-in is at 2pm and check-out is at 10am. Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability and only by prior arrangement. One of our staff will be at the harbour with a name board to welcome you at your stated arrival time and to accompany you to your accommodation. If your arrival time changes, or your mode of transport changes, please contact us so we can ensure a smooth check-in.
All rates are quoted in either USD or AUD dollars and are inclusive of Indonesian Taxes and Service Charges. We do not charge extra for credit card payments.
A deposit of 50% of the total tariff is required to secure your booking (or total amount if booking is made within 30 days of arrival). The full tariff is payable for any booking made by cash or direct deposit. A credit card is required to be tendered upon check-in if you have made your payment by cash or direct deposit for reasons outlined in 'General' below.
The balance for your booking is payable upon arrival, unless you have paid in full at time of booking.
We accept cash, bank deposit, Paypal and most major credit cards. Rates are for a maximum of 2 people per room, or 4 persons in total. Special rates may be available for longer stays. Rates are subject to change without notice. Minimum stays apply during certain periods – please refer to rates.
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If you change your plans and leave before the specified departure date, the full payment for your booking will still apply and no refunds will be issued. The booked accommodation is held in good faith for the number of nights requested and other enquiries will have been declined.
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• The owners reserve the right to cancel any booking and provide a full� refund, should any unforeseen circumstances arise.�
• The owners do not take any responsibility for loss or damage to your� personal property. A safety box is provided in each bedroom for your� personal use.�
• All guests are required to comply with local Indonesian laws and� regulations. A copy of all guests' passports is required at check-in for� police registration and only registered guests can stay in the villa. This is� a standard regulation imposed by local authorities.�
• Please be considerate of our neighbours and the village residents and� keep noise to a minimum after 10pm.
�• Maximum of 2 people per room unless other arrangements have been� made.
�• Smoking is permitted only in outside areas and in living area when doors� are open. No smoking in any part of the villa please when doors are� closed and/or air conditioning is on.�
• All bedrooms are strictly non-smoking�
• No drugs or illegal activities are permitted in the villa.�
• Any loss or damage incurred to Amalika Villa by any registered guests� during your stay is the responsibility of the person who makes the booking� and must be paid for prior to departure.
�• Management reserves the right to ask people to leave who do not comply� with the terms and conditions, and no refund will be given. In the event� that you do not settle your account for costs and expenses, such as� unpaid rent, damages, extra cleaning, lost keys, late checkout, etc. prior� to departure, your credit card will be debited.
The Management and owners of Amalika Villa act only as an agent for external suppliers and/or contractors who are providing transport, tours, bicycle hire, babysitting and other activities and services. Under no circumstances shall the management and owners of Amalika Villa be held responsible for any loss, expense, theft, damage, claim or injury either directly or indirectly as a result of the rendering of such services or accommodation.
Gili Trawangan does, from time to time, experience interruptions to the power supply. Villa Amalika has backup power in the form of a generator that will be activated as quickly as possible should this occur – usually within seconds. We ask our guests to be patient and understanding during these times.
No responsibility can be taken for failure of machinery or equipment in the villa, but the management will make every effort to assist customers in the best way possible and have any such problems rectified as quickly as possible. The management does not accept responsibility for any events that are not in its control, such as fire, severe weather conditions and power disruption.
All guests are strongly advised to take out travel insurance, for the unlikely event of an illness, accident, loss of personal items and other travel contingencies during their travel or stay in Indonesia.
In paying the deposit or tariff you are accepting these terms and conditions.


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the conformation box i got after filled out my comment and selected "i approve" then clicked "assign antipoints" said "are you sure you want to assign this user defined"
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VHS or Betamax? Blu-ray or HD-DVD? Sometimes society comes to a fork in the road where it has to choose one form of technology over another. With the examples given here, it's usually the porn industry that makes up our minds for us. But now we have the opportunity to do the right thing for our transportation situation.
There's no denying that we need to cut fuel consumption and reduce emissions-for reasons such as global warming, reliance on imports of foreign oil, smog-filled cities, rising prices of crude-even if there are occasional dips, oil will only become more expensive in the long term, just because of supply and demand. So now, right now, is the time for diesel. Imagine never having an Internet, then going straight into fiber-optic broadband access. That's what America can feel like, because the Europeans have taken diesel technology and brought it to such a state of maturity that we can just reap the rewards.
And what rewards they are: better mileage (up to 40 percent less thirsty than a gasoline equivalent), fewer noxious gases, great reliability, and gobs of torque. If anything can wean America off gasoline, it's modern, clean diesel. Fans of European cars are in the vanguard, because the good stuff is all German, from the humble VW Jetta to the massive Audi Q7 TDI, by way of the BMW 335d and Mercedes-Benz Bluetec vehicles. That's just what is available now; the future looks even more promising.
1. Why diesel is better than gasoline
Diesel has a greater energy density. On average, one gallon contains 147,000 BTU, compared with 125,000 BTU in a gallon of gas. It's also less prone to evaporation, an important attribute when storing and transporting.
Biodiesel: No trees were impacted, carbonized and left to fossilize for millennia in the making of this product. Scientists are looking into various sources, such as a rare fungus from Patagonia, but fuel from algae seems to be getting most of the attention at the moment. This humble seaweed can be farmed without competing for food resources. And if there's a spill, it wouldn't create much environmental impact-it's biodegradable. As a nice side effect, this fuel might even eliminate the need to deal with Middle Eastern countries that have appalling human rights records.
The United States Department of Energy has calculated that algae-derived biofuel from 15,000 square miles could meet the country's annual gasoline needs. That area is about a seventh of the land given over to corn production. Fuel from algae can even be used for jet engines. Society is accustomed to being mobile and biofuel looks like it can keep things that way, providing the cost can be manageable. In these early days, biodiesel is still expensive to produce, but governments and private companies are funding research into making it a viable commodity.
2. Why Diesel Is Better Than Electric Cars
How long does it take to fill a car's fuel tank? About eight minutes? How long does it take to recharge a Tesla completely? More like eight hours. No one is ever likely to suggest taking an EV on a road trip-not for a long time, at least.
Diesel engines are renowned for their longevity. It's not unusual for a Mercedes-Benz oil-burner to reach 350,000 miles. Lithium ion battery packs? Not so much. They can only be recharged a finite number of times until they have to be replaced. There is no exact figure, but think about those iPods and laptops that have needed new batteries after a couple of years. The cost of a car-worthy Li-ion pack is around $15,000. And this is still assuming the technology will progress far enough and quickly enough to deal with the problems of heat and exploding cells. Toyota is sticking with nickel metal hydride for its hybrids, likewise Porsche and its Cayenne hybrid, because Li-ion isn't where it needs to be.
3. Why Diesel Is Better Than Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars
One word: infrastructure. A lot of filling stations already have a diesel pump or two, therefore it wouldn't be much of an issue to have a few more on the forecourt. Good luck trying to find somewhere that dispenses hydrogen. The simple fact is that diesel technology is already here and already accessible.
Hydrogen needs to be stored in highly compressed form at low temperatures. Also, since it is not something that occurs naturally, where does hydrogen fuel come from? A lot of it comes from fossil fuels-natural gas and gasoline-or from methane.
There's no denying that vehicles whose only emissions are water vapor would be a good thing, but how long before fuel cell cars are affordable and available? We don't have the luxury of time or the ability to pay for anything like a Honda FCX, which is basically a pleasant runabout that costs $1 million apiece to produce.
4. Why diesel is better than ethanol
Apart from the moral aspect of diverting foodstuffs into fuel production when a shamefully large proportion of the human race is starving (852 million, or 13 percent of the world's population according to the U.N.), there's a cold, hard, technical fact: Corn-based ethanol production takes more energy than it gives out. Yes, some of that energy is sunshine, but there's also natural gas, liquid propane gas, coal, electricity, and diesel to go in there too. To make ethanol with the same amount of energy as 8.5 gallons of gasoline requires the equivalent of 6.3 gallons to come from one or more of those sources. So why use diesel to make ethanol when diesel can already go straight into a car? This cuts out a whole time-, money- and energy-consuming process. And we can drive our kids to school knowing that we haven't taken food out of anyone else's mouth.
5. Why Diesel Is Better Than Hybrids
Diesel cars are less complex than hybrids, with fewer things to go wrong. Diesel engines are heavier than their gasoline-chugging counterparts, but not as heavy as all the hybrid paraphernalia thrown in there as well. The life of a battery pack is shorter than that of a diesel engine, so there's the expense of replacing it and disposing of spent cells. Recycling a diesel engine is far more straightforward. No doubt there will be diesel hybrids in the near future for even cleaner, more frugal vehicles. Great and all, but there's still that battery issue.
Fuel consumption for hybrids is often claimed to be in the 50-mpg range. In the real world, that rarely happens. On the other hand, regular european car readers will know that we've often had 44 mpg from our long-term Jetta TDI without even trying. And when did anyone describe a hybrid as a fun drive? The Jetta is nice enough, but there's an intriguing development on the horizon: a diesel MINI. Naturally, there's a version already out in Europe, but BMW is seriously considering bringing something with a new-generation engine over to the U.S. The combination of MINI-type thrills and a possible 60 mpg seems like a no-brainer.
6. Why Diesel Is The Next Frontier For Tuners
For one thing, they like a challenge. Most of the non-engine stuff is pretty much worked out. These guys can almost set up a suspension and design aero appendages in their sleep. So getting more power out of a diesel engine while still preserving its raison d'etre of low emissions and decent economy is something for a tuning house to sink its collective teeth into. At the same time, diesel's superior energy density and higher torque characteristics play into the tuners' hands.
Federico Pavoncelli of RD Sport says: "Even though there's still a trade-off, a 15- to 20-percent boost in performance will result in only about two to three percent more fuel being used. It only really becomes apparent when the car is being flogged. A tuned diesel provides phenomenal drivability, performance, and mileage." Even the slightly heavier weight of a diesel engine has little significance. "We use the same front suspension components for a BMW 335d that we'd use for a 335i," says Pavoncelli.
Alpina's diesel-powered version of the BMW 3 Series, the D3, takes the stock 2.0-liter twin-turbodiesel and gives power a modest bump from 204 to 214 hp. But torque goes from 295 lb-ft to 332 lb-ft. That's a difference that can be felt. Standstill to 60 mph is dispatched in a whisker below seven seconds, yet average fuel consumption is stated at 43.6 mpg.
Brabus has transformed a Mercedes-Benz E300 Bluetec into the D6 Blue (seems that German tuners keep their ingenuity for engineering rather than nomenclature), pushing output from 205 hp to 255 and 398 lb-ft to 450 (kicking in at just 1600 rpm). That's enough grunt to send this 3,800-pound car tanking from zero to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds. Yet emissions are 65 percent better than the figure required by stringent 2011 Euro V standards and average thirst is 38.7 mpg. Brabus is seeing diesel as a growing part of its business. With figures like this, it's easy to see why.
It's no surprise, then, that AMG is also rumored to be developing a diesel super-sedan, having dabbled so successfully in 2002 with the C30 CDI Sport Coupe. Back then, 231 hp and 398 lb-ft was pretty good. Now Mercedes' tuning arm is said to be looking at a C-Class with 500 hp and around 700 lb-ft of torque, ready for 2011. And only a fool would bet against a high-powered diesel version of the new E-Class.
7. Why Diesel Has A Bright Future
Gearheads may barely stifle a yawn when hearing that Volkswagen might be bringing its Polo subcompact to North America, and there's a good chance that some diesel option would be in the cards. Same deal with the Passat CC and Touareg II. But one look at the BMW Vision concept might make them pull up fast.
The full name is Vision EfficientDynamics Concept and, admittedly, the car's complete spec does include the h-word in there with a 1.5-liter, three-cylinder turbodiesel and all-wheel drive. But BMW is claiming a zero-to-60 mph time of 4.8 seconds and 62.2 mpg. Although this has little chance of going into production, it shows how far diesel has come from powering farm machinery to being uppermost in the minds of those who will shape the world of mobility.
It's not just happening at BMW. Check out the VW L1. This super-sleek two-seater is being hailed by its makers as the most efficient car in the world. An 800cc twin-cylinder TDI engine is augmented (yet again) by an electric motor to produce a top speed of 100 mph. Meanwhile, fuel consumption is quoted at 157.8 mpg. There's talk of it being available in 2013.
8. Why The Wagon Is Already Rolling
Volvo and Saab plan on bringing diesel models to the States; there might also be a Smart diesel. According to J.D. Power, sales of diesels will triple between now and 2015. Diesel sales in Europe already account for over half of all new cars sold.
Maybe the industry will fragment, people might start using a whole range of fuels, vehicles and propulsion systems. But if we want to make a smart choice with our next car purchase, diesel has to be considered. And Mr. Buffett, it's time to sell that spark plug company stock, if you still have any.


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Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Poster
- Features the TARDIS and a quote from the Doctor
- By artist Jeff Halsey
- Printed on 100-pound, satin finish paper
Can you believe that it's been 50 years of Doctor Who? Celebrate the longest-running science fiction TV show with his exclusive art print of the TARDIS by graphic designer Jeff Halsey. The TARDIS sits, door ajar with light leaking out, against a midnight-blue sky beneath the halo of the moon. Below is a quote from The Doctor, who waxes philosophical about the balance of good and bad in life. It's the same size as a movie one-sheet (27" x 40") and printed on 100-pound, satin-finish paper.
Product Specifications
- Poster celebrating 50 years of Doctor Who
- Features the TARDIS and a quote from the Doctor
- Officially licensed Doctor Who artwork
- Artist: Jeff Halsey
- Paper: 100-pound, satin finish
- Dimensions: 27" x 40"


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FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German reinsurer Munich Re (MUVGn.DE) unveiled plans to buy back up to 1 billion euros ($1.35 billion) of its own shares in the coming months, hoping to cheer investors after a fall in third-quarter earnings.
The world's biggest reinsurer said it would buy back shares worth around 3.6 percent of its market capitalization before its annual shareholder meeting in April next year.
Chief Executive Nikolaus von Bomhard had raised the prospect of a share buy-back earlier this year, and the 1 billion figure is consistent with Munich Re's track record. It bought back on average 1 billion euros worth of its own shares annually between 2006 and 2011.
Chief Financial Officer Joerg Schneider said the move would not harm the company's capital position or its ability to write new business.
It may help cheer investors after a 44 percent drop in net profit in the third quarter, which saw premiums and income from investments both fall by around 5 percent.
Despite being hit by some big localized claims this year, such as hail storms and flooding in Germany, reinsurers have not faced massive payouts for hurricanes or earthquakes, leading many analysts to predict the industry would move to lure investors with improved dividends or share buy-backs.
Global No. 2 reinsurer Swiss Re SRENH.VX said on Thursday it would consider a special dividend as a way to return excess capital to shareholders but said it would wait for full-year results before making a decision.
Munich Re shares have risen 13 percent so far this year, underperforming the Dow Jones index of European insurers .SXIP, which is up 24 percent since January 1.
Reporting by Jonathan Gould; editing by Noah Barkin and Tom Pfeiffer


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- 100% Cotton Sateen Tablecloth
- Available in 2 sizes
- Durable and wrinkle-resistant
- Folded 1/2" hem with white topstitching
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The luxe, heavy cotton sateen Malay tablecloth will elevate your round dining table with one-of-a-kind pattern and color. The Malay tablecloth is made of our durable, wrinkle-resistant, Luxe Cotton Sateen and features a double folded 1/2" hem with white topstitching.
Mix-and-match with our Amarela dinner napkins for a genuinely unique tablescape. Available in 2 sizes with your selected design featured on one side.
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Pirate Johnson wrote:Every good Pastaferian knows that on Dec. 20th, jolly ol' Saint Whitebeard will come flying in on his golden jetski and slide down their mast. Good pirates will get toys and grog, and lousy ones will get barnicals scraped off of his jetski. With the twist of his hook, Whitebeard will be back on his jetski being pulled by nine little whales (Adolph the narwhale in lead ofcorse, to cut the dense fog with his horn). As he rides through the clouds, a loud exclamation could be heard by all, "A happy Holliday fer ARRRRGGGHHHHHHHH, an to all a good YARRRRGGGHHHHHHHH!!!'
Do I score double for Yargh & argh?
St. Whitebeard (Sandy Claws, Christopher Kringull) carries the grog & toys in his spleen...
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Blending Fabrics
Blending Fabrics
2015-12-15 - Tweed, TENCEL®, and cotton may not seem like an average choice for stroller fabrics, but our latest limited edition, the Bugaboo Cameleon³ Blend combines all three! Come behind the scenes and see what it takes to create a stroller full of refined new materials.
Our inventive spirit goes beyond the introduction of new products. We also strive to source new materials and find original ways to use them on our strollers and accessories. Our latest limited edition stroller, the Bugaboo Cameleon³ Blend, combines a refined, soft, brushed polyester tweed outer fabric with a denim blue TENCEL® lining. We spoke to Lise Hordijk, Product Developer Textiles on the Bugaboo Cameleon3 Blend about the new-to-Bugaboo fabrics and the process of creating this effortlessly stylish limited edition stroller.
A defining vision to lead the way
"It all starts with the vision of the lead designer," says Lise. For the Bugaboo Cameleon³ Blend, that was Special Collections Designer Barber Ebbinge. "She had envisioned a naturally stylish stroller with a serene, natural and classic look using a variety of new-to-Bugaboo fabrics and colors, and my job as a Project Developer was to realize that vision." One of the fabrics chosen by Barber was tweed for the outside of the stroller, giving it that classic look but with a soft character, inspired by Scandinavian fashion. "Tweed is an irregular, soft and flexible wool or wool-blend fabric with a twill weave. We use broken twill, better known as herringbone structure. Yet wool tweed isn't ideal for everyday use on a stroller as it absorbs water, stains and odors, and isn't washing machine safe." Taking this into consideration, the team arrived at an inventive solution: Polyester tweed. Polyester is a user-, maintenance-, and season-friendly fabric; since polyester is a very rigid and smooth fiber, it gives the impression that it is lighter than wool while maintaining the same denier (weight-per-unit-length). "To achieve this unique look, we blend two different types of polyester in every yarn. As a finishing we brush the front side to give it a soft to touch feel."
From left to right: the polyester tweed, the denim blue TENCEL®, and the pale scarlet chunky cotton knitted blanket.
Blending fabrics for a modern look
As the 'Blend' part in the name suggests, this limited edition stroller features various fabrics that have been carefully selected to create a modern look. To complement the polyester tweed exterior, the team sought out a denim fabric for the lining and the matching footmuff. "We considered cotton since denim is made with cotton yet decided on TENCEL®, a natural, man-made fiber which comes from the Eucalyptus tree. Similar to cotton, TENCEL® is soft yet strong and durable. What's great about TENCEL® is that it transports moisture in its fibers keeping children dry and it is soft to touch." And there's the added bonus that it's an eco-conscious material and carries the European Eco label since only trees from sustainable forests are used. When asked about the color, Lise answers: "TENCEL® is often used as a soft and luxurious alternative for denim clothing. By choosing to use it, we achieve a denim look, but are also able to maintain the natural qualities of TENCEL®. Since it is a raw material, some of the irregularities of the yarn can be seen in the fabric."
It's all in the details
The Bugaboo Cameleon3 Blend demonstrates Bugaboo's attention for quality, in all of its details. The leather-look handlebar and carrycot handle were made using two shades of brown, while the carrycot mattress and footmuff boast a luxurious light-grey quilted jersey fabric. The complementary chunky cotton knitted blanket is dyed a pale scarlet, referencing the outdoors (think bricks or dried hydrangeas).
Find out more about the Bugaboo Cameleon3 Blend here.
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You've attached yourself to a good cause—fabulous! And potentially awkward. Chances are, you're being asked to raise funds for the organization. Chances are even better that you're not completely comfortable asking friends and family for money.
Jenny Powers, vice president of development for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, knows how to overcome fundraising fears. She not only collects dollars herself, she helps volunteers drum up donations. Her top tips for raising money like a pro:
|Play to passions
Charities need money for a variety of programs, services and research. Tailor your "asks" to friends' interests and you'll feel like a matchmaker instead of a mooch. Do they love to read? Tell them about the creative writing program or library. The tech-savvy might like to help provide computers.
|Get specific to make it meaningful
Tell prospective donors how their cash will make a tangible difference. ("Your contribution will pay for a wheelchair for someone living with MS," for instance.)
|Direct the dollars
Work with the charity to let donors earmark contributions for programs that interest them, then send them an update so they know they made a difference. It's easier to ask for future donations when givers feel a connection—and sense that they are valued.
|Tout the efficiencies
Partner with a charity that has a low expense ratio (a measure of how much of its assets are spent on overhead rather than programs), and make sure prospective donors know about it. People want to fund good works, not administrative costs.


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DATE: April 1, 2005
TO: Agency Addressed (No. 09, 2004-2005)
FROM: Douglas A. Darling, Director
Division of Accounting & Auditing
Department of Financial Services
SUBJECT: Modifications To The State Standard Expenditure Object Codes
This memo notifies Agencies of additions, revisions and deletions to the current state standard expenditure object codes, effective April 1, 2005. The expenditure object codes list is available on the Department of Financial Services website at http://www.myfloridacfo.com, Division of Accounting & Auditing, Bureau of Auditing - State Standard Expenditure Object Codes.
257000 - Payments to inmates for Services
770000 - Disaster Relief Assistance
Payments for losses from the qualifying named storms in 2004.
461800 - Registration Fee/Training with no travel expenses
499800 - Other – Training
Please contact Susan Mentillo at (850) 410-9349, SC 210-9349 or email@example.com if you have any questions regarding this information.


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On Tuesday, Rep. Edward Markey became Sen. Edward Markey. In doing so, the Democrat brought the Senate's black membership from 2 to 1.
Markey, who represents Massachusetts, was sworn in Tuesday afternoon, replacing interim Sen. William "Mo" Cowan. Cowan was appointed to the Senate seat that was vacated in February by John Kerry, who was named secretary of State. Cowan's last moments as a senator were spent in the Old Senate Chamber, trying to come to a deal on executive nominations. "When Mo Cowan comes to the Senate, interesting things happen," he said Monday night.
Cowan's exit leaves Republican Tim Scott as the only black U.S. senator. Scott was appointed to the South Carolina seat that was vacated by GOP Sen. Jim DeMint at the beginning of this year. In the Senate's history, there have been just eight African-American senators. In 2012, 13.1 percent of the United States was black or African-American. As of today, 1 percent of the United States Senate is black or African-American.
For the Senate, it's back to an even more stark demographically unrepresentative existance. For Cowan, it's back to, well: