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Jay Batra needed a new stationery design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 159 designs submitted by 65 freelance designers.
I am looking for a very creative graphic designer to design this card for our online community.
I am looking for a very creative graphic designer to design this card for my online community.
This is more of an invitation card then a business card.
I want the card to be black on both sides, should be very flashy yet very classy.
on the front it should say
DA WORLD IS YOURS - (you have a choice of fonts) or designs . but i want the name to be in your face. Maybe have a picture of the globe over the I in IS.
and in the back
You are invited to join us at http://WWW.DAWORLDISYOURS.COM
or you are cordially invited
or something along those lines.
- Black theme very flashy yet subtle. colors to be used - black. white and maybe blue for the globe.


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When Michael Lynton, chairman and chief executive of Sony Pictures Entertainment, sat down for lunch last July with L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, each wanted something.
Lynton is a trustee of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, which needed Ridley-Thomas' support to secure $125 million in county funding for a major expansion.
Ridley-Thomas wanted Sony to donate to a "super PAC" he had founded, which was supporting an aide's campaign for a seat on the Los Angeles school board.
In September, Sony wrote a check to the PAC for $25,000. Two months later, Ridley-Thomas joined in a unanimous vote by the county supervisors to fund the LACMA...
Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky discusses testimony about trafficking of children in the sex trade during a meeting last year. He leaves office later this year because of term limits.

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This popular Burmese chicken coconut soup features noodles doused in a mild curry sauce with a consistency that's somewhere between soup and gravy. Topped with different accompaniments of contrasting textures and flavors, it's a one-dish meal that's perfect for everyday eating and when entertaining guests. Grandma Alvina Mangrai likes to eat it with egg noodles, but you can use rice vermicelli too.–Patricia Tanumihardja
LC Sipping and Slurping Decorum Note
Seeking some sipping and slurping decorum? Pass the soup spoon as well as the chopsticks.
Chicken Coconut Noodle Soup
- Quick Glance
- Serves 6 to 8
- For the chicken noodle soup
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped (1 tablespoon)
- 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated (2 tablespoons)
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped (2 cups)
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- Three 13 1/2-ounce cans coconut milk (5 cups)
- 7 cups homemade chicken stock or canned chicken broth
- 1/2 cup garbanzo bean flour, whisked into 1/2 cup warm water to make a smooth, runny paste
- 2 pounds fresh or 1 pound dried thin Chinese egg noodles (like chow mein noodles)
- Garnishes
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 4 tablespoons ground dried red chilies, pan-roasted until dark and fragrant
- 1 large sweet onion, halved, cut into thin crescents, and soaked in water
- 2 green onions, white and green parts, chopped
- 1 cup cilantro sprigs
- 3 limes, quartered
- Fish sauce
- Make the chicken noodle soup
- 1. In a medium bowl, combine the fish sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and turmeric. Add the chicken and mix well with your hands (use gloves to prevent your nails from being stained ochre by the turmeric). Set aside.
- 2. In a medium heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it becomes runny and starts to shimmer. Stir in the onions and cook until soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the paprika and mix until the onions are well coated.
- 3. Tumble in the chicken and raise the heat to medium-high. Stir and cook until the chicken is no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the coconut milk and stock and bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly to prevent the mixture from curdling. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer gently for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 4. Stir in the garbanzo bean flour paste and return to a boil. Simmer over medium-low heat until the sauce is thick like heavy cream, 5 to 10 minutes. Adjust the consistency with more stock for a thinner gravy or more garbanzo bean flour for a thicker gravy. Taste and add more fish or soy sauce if necessary. Reduce the heat to very low and keep warm until ready to serve.
- Serve the chicken coconut soup
- 5. Just before serving the soup, cook the noodles in a large pot of water according to package directions. Tip into a colander over the sink and rinse under cold running water. Drain and place in a bowl. Toss in a little oil to prevent sticking.
- 6. Divide the noodles among individual soup bowls and ladle about 1 1/2 cups sauce over them. Garnish with eggs, chilies, onions, cilantro, limes, and fish sauce as desired.
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Views on wines from Italy, California, Chile, Argentina and other great regions of the world from a freelance writer and photographer
Saturday, October 9, 2010
A Beautiful Tuscan White
The Tuscan wine district of Bolgheri, named for a quaint hamlet located some 60 miles southwest of Florence, has been one of the most celebrated in all of Italy over the past two decades. The vineyards, planted primarily to Bordeaux varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot (with a scattering of Petit Verdot) - as well as a moderate amount of Tuscany's signature red variety, Sangiovese - are located only a few miles from the ocean. Though quite different in nature than this region's other famous reds (such as Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti Classico), the Bolgheri reds have been acclaimed as among the most distinctive in a country noted for its singular vinous offerings. You only need to know the names of a few of these wines, such as Sassicaia, Ornellaia and Grattamacco to know the quality of this wine zone.
But Bolgheri is also home to some vary special whites. Sauvignon (Blanc) is grown at a few estates and the cool climate here gives these wines a distinct edge, with grassy notes and bell pepper flavors. However, as Sauvignon (as it is generally referred to in Italy) is more greatly associated with the northern Italian regions of Friuli and Alto Adige, only a handful of producers in Bolgheri work with this variety.
Rather it is Vermentino that is the leading white variety of Bolgheri. Also grown on the island of Sardinia, where it can express its special qualities exceptionally well, Vermentino is at home in Bolgheri's maritime climate. This is a variety that needs a long, cool growing season to realize its aromatics of pine and pear which are backed by vibrant acidity. This is a wonderful aromatic white that is usually best served by fermentation and aging in stainless steel or cement tanks instead of wooden casks, which would rob the wine of its perfumes. There is often a pleasant minerality in the finish and often, as these grapes are planted so close to the sea, a light saltiness in the wine, which makes it ideal for pairing with shellfish.
I recently tasted the 2009 Guado al Tasso Vermentino and I'm happy to report what a delight this wine truly is! I've enjoyed this wine from several vintages and frankly the current 2009 bottling is as fine as I've tasted. This was a special vintage in Bolgheri (and in reality for white wines in many areas throughout Italy), as the wines have excellent depth of fruit, rich aromatics and ideal structure. These whites, while pleasant now, are just rounding out and will be better with another 6 months in the bottle, with the finest drinking well for another three to seven years.
Guado al Tasso is owned, incidentally by Piero Antinori, so you know his commitment to quality; my notes on the 2009 Vermentino focus on the honeydew melon, pear and mango flavors, the light minerality and the richness on the palate. I've tried this with Oriental food and it's a great match (especially with shrimp or pork), but I'd also love it with a vegetable risotto or pasta with clams. The suggested retail price is $25 and for me, it's worth every penny.
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Labels: antinori, bolgheri, guado al tasso, vermentino
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I like that Vermentno, although my favorite Vermentino is Grattamacco. While there recently, I tasted Cinzia's Sauvignon (the 06 is pretty darn good) and Gaja is working on a Vermentino, too. Should be available next year.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the update on Gaja and their upcoming Vermentino. I'll look forward to that.
I agree on Grattamacco - a lovely wine!
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Lipscomb men's and women's basketball Atlantic Sun Conference contests against USC-Upstate slated for Monday, Jan. 7 at 5 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. have been moved to earlier start times to avoid conflict with the BCS national championship game.
"It is important to us to have every one of our Bison supporters in Allen Arena as we begin the home portion of our A-Sun schedule," said Lipscomb director of athletics Philip Hutcheson. "With that in mind, we thought moving our game times up would give all of the Lipscomb fans the chance to enjoy both our women's and men's games and still make it home in time to follow all of the other NCAA action that evening. We hope this helps our fans and look forward to having them with us as we take on USC Upstate next Monday night."
The Lady Bisons are now set to tipoff at 2:30 p.m. followed by the men's contest at 5 p.m.
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These are some awesome overlays ... and REALLY messy to make. I decided to see what I could get by gluing stuff onto a journal page then adding gesso over it. I also added a little modeling paste to create even more texture. You'll get 4 full-size gessoed pages that have been saved as JPGs.
These overlays are ok for commercial use along with S4H, S4O, and Personal Use friendly. You may also use them for creating freebies as long as you modify them in some way.
No credit required for the use of these items, but it's definitely appreciated.
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Thanks to the sweet, fat raisins stirred into every bite of these cookies' thick, oaty chewiness, I've convinced myself that these oatmeal raisin cookies are healthy. (Shhh.) For some reason, I'm always tempted to keep them in the oven longer—don't fall for it. They're best when they're good and chewy, barely starting to crisp on the outside.–Stacy Adimando
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Crisp on the edges, chewy in the center, and cinnamony through and through, these oatmeal raisin cookies could be kissing cousins to the classic Quaker recipe. And, in fact, they contain almost exactly the same ingredients. Still, we find these oatmeal raisin cookies to be perceptibly different from the classic. In a good, albeit sorta indefinable, way. That doesn't mean you can't have your own way with them, notes author Stacy Adimando. So go on, create your own riff by swapping countless less-expected stir-ins for those predictably healthful raisins, whether dried cherries, chocolate-covered raisins, toasted almonds, toffee bits, dark chocolate chunks, cranberries, chopped soft caramels, chopped chocolate-covered peanut butter cups…uh, we could blather on and on, though frankly, we'd rather hear 'bout what you choose to toss in your cookie batter.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
- Quick Glance
- Makes 2 dozen
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats or quick-cooking oats
- 2/3 cup raisins
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Line a couple baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. Beat the butter and sugar on medium speed for a few minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and mix a bit more.
- 3. Sift the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon into a second bowl. Pour the flour mixture into the butter mixture and run the mixer on low just until combined. Stir in the oats and raisins with a spoon. The dough may seem stiff and dry, but that's okay.
- 4. Scoop out tablespoon-size balls of dough onto the sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, rotating the cookie sheets halfway through baking. (If you, like me, prefer your oatmeal raisin cookies on the chewy, gooey side of things, whisk them out of the oven at 12 minutes.) Let cool on a wire rack, if you can muster that sort of restraint, and enjoy.
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Another Bay Area Bubble Call!
We've been boosting the Bay Area Bubble 4.0 news all year. Now, another voice joins in the chorus we started months ago. And this is a one of our long-time fans, PK from DQYDJ! That stands for Don't Quit Your Day Job. Recently PK revisited the post that introduced the Bay Area Income and Home calculator, so this is definitely worth your while!
Bay Area Housing Prices: Beware the Inflating Bubble
Posted By PK Last updated July 14th, 2013
Two years ago (well, September 28, 2011 anyway), we regaled you on this site with tales about how the Bay Area's home prices – while admittedly quite high – were complete justifiable. If you don't have time to read those prescient words, I can summarize: home prices may have been high in 2011, but Bay Area households pulled in a ton of income (second only to the Government driven economies around Washington, D.C.), making houses somewhat affordable to many households in the area.
Am I proud of that call now that we've seen 20% year over year price returns in many areas, and 52% absolute returns on the house I purchased in July 2011? Well, yeah, of course I am. However, the mark of a truthful person is to change your opinion when presented with new data. Here's to being honest: the Bay Area is getting pretty frothy.
Told ya.
While we do want you to head over to PK's site and read it, we've got the new calculators for you to play around with right here for afters. First, here's where you can see how well your income stacks up against the competition. Zuckerberg, you're not, but go ahead and type in your income and see where you are compared to everyone else.
Remember, Inner Bay Area isn't quite the same thing as Real Bay Area, because the former is by county. Everyone in San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara is included. Unfortunately they also invited Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, and by adding those East Bay locales the numbers already skew down. Leaving out Marin County made prices even lower! Wanted: data so we can unskew these calculators by zip code!
Next, here's the home edition, whoops, the home value edition. Are you building a Larry Page-type compound in the most prestigious part of Palo Alto? Didn't think so. But you can find out how affordable your home is, or the home you're thinking of buying, or the home Larry Page is going to buy.
Let us know what you think of PK's calculators, or anything else you'd like to talk about. Yes, it's Weekend Open Thread time! How affordable were the Open Houses you saw this weekend?


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Pianist Dave Brubeck's shedding of his mortal coil yesterday reminds us how important it is to view a figure like him in relation to his time.
Luckily we have BBC4's 2009 documentary, 1959: The Year That Changed Jazz to do just that. Produced by documentarian Paul Bernays and UK jazz DJ Jez Nelson, 1959 scrutinizes the impact of Brubeck's classic Time Out album alongside three others from that year: Miles Davis's Kind of Blue, Charles Mingus's Ah Um and Ornette Coleman's The Shape Of Jazz To Come.
The main Brubeck segment starts 12 minutes in, and the doc explores both the racial politics inherent in the Brubeck phenomenon, and the influence of his band's groundbreaking 1959 tour of the Soviet Bloc, Mideast and South Asia on Time Out. But the whole hour is worth watching, if only for the compelling close-readings of masterpieces like Davis's iconic "So What," Coleman's intense "Lonely Woman," Mingus's firey "Fables of Faubus." The doc's juxtaposition of Brubeck's ascendance to Mr. Cool-ness against Coleman's Cold War-tinged urgency is also a nice touch.
With an interview roster that includes Hal Wilner, Lou Reed, Stanley Crouch, Charlie Haden, Sue Mingus, Herbie Hancock and Nat Hentoff, 1959 offers up some crucial background as to what made Brubeck and his contemporaries what they were.
Previously on Dangerous Minds:
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Here are the features from the last Linky Party. It's so nice to look through everyone's submissions again :) routine is sometimes comforting. There are some great projects and recipes, as usual, and I can't wait to see all of your new stuff! I think I'm featuring a few more projects than usual this week.
R.Kay Design!
This is a dream clock for some little boy out there and you can redesign any clock to your heart's desire by following Naptime Creation's tutorial.
Cotton Pickin Cute! This cupcake-holding centerpiece is made from an old, unwanted candelabra. You should see what it originally looked like!
Sweeter Than Sweets' tutorial.
Sew Gloried's idea? I think these cards are sooo cute.
Alderberry Hill is gorgeous! It looks way better than the stuff I find in stores. Also check out her Halloween sign post tutorial.
Artsy VaVa. These look very chic :)
Pressed Down, Shaken Together.
Check out a couple more ideas:
- Halloween jar decoration, by Tips from the Heart
- Free downloadable/printable sign for trick-or-treaters, by The Creative Paige
- Vanilla french toast with caramelized bananas, by Pressed Down, Shaken Together
- Apple cheddar pancakes and Mountain chicken with feta and rosemary, by Hungry Homebody
- Copycat Zoe's pasta salad and Chicken parmesan sandwich, by Will Cook for Smiles
- Spinach artichoke dip, by My Creative Bone
- Lemon blueberry muffins and Chicken stew, by Budget Saving Mom
- Chocolate-dipped strawberry watermelon stars, by Jellyfish Jelly
- Mango-ginger granola, by Val's Play
- Easy egg rolls, by Homegrown Beanes
- Roasted red bell peppers, by Mom on Timeout
- Sweet corn muffins and Pockets of lemon cake, by Talking Dollars and Cents
- Stir and drop oatmeal cookies, by Just Winging It
Did I feature too much this week? Well, it's a special occasion :)
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Barcelona secured another league title under new manager Tito Vilanova after securing a record haul of 100 points in La Liga.
However, their display in the semi-finals of the Champions League against Bayern Munich will have left a sour taste in the mouth.
Vilanova will most likely stick to Barcelona's customary 4-3-3 formation next season.
Barcelona have began the transfer window by signing Brazilian sensational Neymar from Santos. The talented forward will provide Barcelona with goals, pace and skills, he is exactly what the Catalans require to assist four-time Ballon D'or Lionel Messi's in front of goal.
David Villa seems to be on his way out of the club after falling down the pecking order with Spurs favourites to sign the Spanish international top scorer. However, Alexis Sanchez will remain at the club and will rival Pedro for a starting spot in the right side of attack alongside Neymar and Lionel Messi.
Midfield is Barcelona's strongest area. Andres Iniesta, Xavi and Sergio Busquets are untouchable - Thiago seems to be on his way out to Manchester United.
Goalkeeper Victor Valdes has confirmed that he is to see out his contract at Barcelona, so, they will not be required to purchase a 'keeper for another season at-least.
At the heart of defence, Barcelona are hoping to secure the services of Brazilian captain Thiago Silva. The club officials flew out to Brazil for talks during the Confederations Cup. The PSG defender is a rock at the back with an eye for goal; the pairing of Pique and Silva at the back would be a force to be reckoned with.
Barcelona's potential XI:
Goalkeeper: Victor Valdes
Right back: Dani Alves
Centre-back: Gerard Pique
Centre-back: Thiago Silva
Left back: Jordi Alba
Centre-midfielder: Sergio Busquets
Centre-midfielder: Andres Iniesta
Centre-midfielder: Xavi
Right-wing: Pedro
Centre-forward: Lionel Messi
Left-wing: Neymar
Subs: Pinto, Tello, Montoya, Bartra, Fabregas, Mascherano, Sanchez
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Undead Redux - Gives most of the skeletal undead better textures and models. I love it.
Lord of Worms Creature Override Pack - Includes various undead, goblin, ogre, ettin, earth elemental, and orc overrides. The undead differ slightly from above so use personal preference is which to override with. Earth Elemental is bugged still so don't use that model or texture.
Ravenloft - POTM Override Skybox - Way better skybox set than Bioware's.
Bugbear Facelift with Mummies - Improves the bugbears and also gives the mummies a new look. Will override the other mummy override though so choose which one you like best.
NEW Updated Werewolf Model - Not a drastic change from the original but I like the new look.
NEW D&D Classic Elementals - I personally like this one but it also makes the models of some of the elementals bigger than what they originally were visually. In my experience this hasn't really affected gameplay but if you are iffy about that don't get this. Doesn't override the elder models but if you want it to make a copy of the ".mdl" files included and add on "eld" to the end of the ".mdl file names.
Somewhat NEW Aenea Transparent GUI Overhaul/Upgrade - I don't like every aspect of this overhaul but the transparent GUI and colored HP bars can really make a difference in NWN. Try to pick and choose what you like here.
NEW Lord of Worms ~ Minotaurs - Better looking minotaur model. Don't use the appearance 2da included though.
NEW Weapons Redux: Spears Maybe not many spear users around but if you want them to look different here you go.
NEW Lord of Worms - Werewolves and Fire Giants Alright this one is a bit more complicated if you want to use it for an override. It is a fire giant and werewolf replacer however. First, they replace the female fire giants with an alternate male model so you do not want to do that. For the fire giant all you want to use from the mdls is c_gntfire.mdl for the male fire giant. For the werewolves you'll have to outright rename models to get the one you want which I did not mess with at this time. I recommend it for the new fire giant though. You also need to export the files from the hak. You can use nwhak for this.
NEW Creature Override Compilation - Honestly only recommending this one for the trolls. Much of the content in it is already covered above or in Avlis' haks as seperate models. You'll find the trolls in Creature_I.7z. Not responsible for the results of trying to use any other overrides included.
NEW Bioware Rural Trees Override - Compatible with other tile overrides this changes many of the skimpy default Bioware trees to be a bit more robust. There is also a override for the default placeable trees included to give them the same effect. Use bioware_rural_trees.zip, bioware_city_trees.zip, placeables_addon.zip, and enhanced_trees_placeables.zip.
maxinion wrote:Hi everyone,
I found a new one of these that is absolutely stunning. Its effects on the Rural tileset are jaw-dropping, and others change beautifully as well.
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=Ha ... il&id=7848
Effectively, this changes a looot of the standard NWN tiles. Things are much, much much prettier, and there are some new VFX (lens flares up the wazoo, for instance). For Windows users, there's even a little helper script that lets you turn off changes you don't like. (No such luck for linux/mac, unless you can find a way to run .bat). I heartily recommend it.
A word of warning though: when I say change tiles, I mean it. There are... lots more trees in my Mikona now. They're beautiful! But they weren't there before. So... just be careful with what you're referencing, because other people may not see it. (Of course, that wouldn't be a problem if everyone installed this, so get cracking!)
Disclaimer: Overriding isn't terribly complicated but it can get to be trial and error if there's certain models and textures you don't like with any of these, so keep track of what you put in there. Otherwise everything above just gets dropped into NWN's override folder. Bugs from improper or bad overrides can cause crashes and graphic glitches so be sure of what you are putting in and what you are doing before you do it.


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All items > Knives > Folding Knives > Southern Grind (Folding) > Bad Monkey
- Overall Length:9.25"
- Blade Length:4.00"
- Blade Thickness:0.13"
- Blade Material:14C28N
- Blade Style:Drop Point
- Blade Grind:Flat
- Finish:Satin
- Edge Type:Serrated
- Handle Length:5.25"
- Handle Thickness:0.55"
- Handle Material:G-10
- Color:OD Green
- Frame/Liner:Titanium
- Weight:4.97 oz.
- Pocket Clip:Tip-Up
- Knife Type:Manual
- Opener:Thumb Stud
- Lock Type:Liner Lock
- Brand:Southern Grind
- Model:Bad Monkey
- Country of Origin:USA
- Best Use:Everyday Carry
- Product Type:Knife
Southern Grind is a USA-made knife company started by country singer Zac Brown. His Georgia based metal shop offers unrivaled knife designs and metal works using high quality materials and strict attention to detail.
The Bad Monkey is a highly functional liner lock folding knife with OD Green G-10 handle scales and a rugged titanium frame. It has a blade made from 14C28N stainless steel that comes in a drop point style with a satin finish. A shortened pocket clip and an integrated lanyard hole offer some useful options for everyday carry. Southern Grind knives use high quality materials and heavy duty construction to create products any knife enthusiast would be proud to own.


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Binghamton City Court
Parking Tickets in Binghamton City
- How do I pay a parking ticket?
- How do I contest a parking ticket?
- What happens if I fail to pay or answer a parking ticket?
- What else should I know about City of Binghamton parking ordinances?
How do I pay a parking ticket?
If you have received a parking ticket in the City of Binghamton and wish to plead to the infraction as charged, you should mail or present your parking ticket and the fine amount indicated on the ticket within 15 days of date of issuance to:
Binghamton City Traffic Violations Bureau
Binghamton City Hall
Governmental Plaza, 38 Hawley Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
The Traffic Violations Bureau is open Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Checks and Money Orders should be made payable to the City of Binghamton.
How do I contest a parking ticket?
Appeals: A plea of not guilty may be entered by appearing at the Treasurer's Office, 38 Hawley Street, on any business day between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. If a not guilty plea is entered a hearing will be scheduled before a hearing officer of the Administrative Traffic Hearing Board of the City of Binghamton.
What happens if I fail to pay or answer a parking ticket?
If you fail to pay or plead not guilty to a parking ticket, an additional fine will be incurred. Further, your registration on your vehicle may be suspended.
What else should I know about City of Binghamton Parking Ordinances?
- On Even Calendar Days, park on the Even Side of the street until 5 p.m.
- On the Odd Calendar Days, park on the Odd Side of the street until 5 p.m.
- The change in parking must occur each day at 5:00 p.m. "PARK FOR TOMORROW"
- Rules are in effect 24 hours a day
- Rules apply to all city streets including those with parking on one side only, unless posted exempt
- Streets with no parking on both sides remain as no parking zones.
- Rules do not apply for metered parking
Odd / Even Parking - November 1 Through April 1 of Each Year


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I was brought up in New York, and went out, at an early age, to earn my living in the service of people of ton1. For some years, this occupation was agreeable to me; but at length I wearied of it, and being at liberty to choose my own path, I decided to gratify my long-cherished desire to see the world. Before I settled in Cincinnati, my travels took me to France, where I had the privilege of taking lessons in the art of combing from one of the best hairdressers in Paris. This skill has served me well as I have made a name for myself combing the brides, belles, and beautiful ladies of Cincinnati. In 1859, I published a sketch of my experiences in those walks of life where faith has led me, A Hairdresser's Experience in High Life.
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: Sparland 1st & 2nd Grades 1926
Back row: Emily McLaughlin, Wayne Gryness, Richard Fleming, unknown, Jean van Antwerpt, Milfred Beck, Duane Siebold, Alice Self, Trella McLaughlin, Lucille Kineaid, unknown, Junior Frisbey
Second row: Delores Anderson, Wanda Bean, __________ Dennis?, unknown, Thelma Anderson, unknown, unknown, Alice Dorris, Hester White, Elizabeth Beaver
First row: Joseph Neesonger, __________ Grimes, unknown, Wordford Griswold, unknown, Paul Neesonger, Donald Stenfeld, __________ Dennis, Dean Pribble, unknown, Robert Ingram, John Hawk, Donald Fleming
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Oh that is such a great picture, Stachia, Aunt Emily and Aunt Trella in the same picture. I also have some school pictures of that generation. As soon as I get some time, I'll get them out and scan them in.ReplyDelete
Aloha, Carole
I'd love to see them! I was just thankful somebody actually labelled the back! (^.^)ReplyDelete
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Thinking about starting a college savings account for your child or grandchild's future education? Stop by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE) booth at the Minnesota State Fair and register for the chance to make your dream a reality.
Parents and grandparents are encouraged to visit the OHE booth in the Education Building and sign up for the opportunity to open a Minnesota College Savings Plan account. Daily winners will receive $200 and assistance with setting the account up, if needed. The $200 award will be deposited directly into the account of current participants in the Minnesota College Savings Plan.
"In today's world, saving for college is more important than ever," said Larry Pogemiller, Director of the Office of Higher Education. "What could be a better give-away at the State Fair than an investment in the future?"
According to a paper in the Journal of Family and Economic Issues, even a small savings account for a child can inspire kids to do well in school and pursue a post-secondary education. This correlation is especially strong among children whose families earn less than $50,000 a year. According to the paper, these students are three times more likely to be on course to graduate than their low- and moderate-income peers without any savings.
The daily drawing is sponsored by the Office of Higher Education, with funding provided by the Minnesota Private College Council (MPCC) and other non-taxpayer administrative revenues.
The drawing will take place at 5:00 p.m. every day during the State Fair. State and higher education leaders will be on hand to draw the winning name. You do not need to be present to win, but you must register daily.
The Minnesota College Savings Plan is a 529 account helping families save for future higher education expenses. More information about the Plan can be found at www.mnsaves.org.
For more information about the State Fair drawing contact Sandy Connolly at 651-259-3902.
The Minnesota College Savings Plan provides tax-advantaged ways for families to save for higher education tuition and other expenses. Started in September, 2001, the Minnesota College Savings Plan has helped thousands of families save for their loved one's future college expenses. The Minnesota Office of Higher Education is responsible for implementing and administering the Plan. The Minnesota State Board of Investment is responsible for investing money deposited in accounts in the Plan. TIAA-CREF, Tuition Financing, Inc. has been selected by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and the Minnesota State Board of Investment as the Plan Manager for the Minnesota College Savings Plan. Minnesota College Savings Plan account owners can choose from six low-priced investment options. Account owners have invested nearly $950 million dollars in Minnesota College Savings Plan to date. You can learn more about the Minnesota College Savings Plan at www.mnsaves.org.
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Community Agriculture Alliance: Hayden's railroad centennial
August 8, 2013
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first train to Hayden as well as Craig. To celebrate this, the Hayden Heritage Center is hosting a street festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday followed by events at the Hayden Granary, including an award-winning, multimedia presentation of the "Riders on the Orphan Trains" at 6 p.m. and a barn dance at 8 p.m. with the John Wayne Band.
The train was a major catalyst for the development of the area as it linked Northwest Colorado to markets across the country. The original plan hatched by David H. Moffat was for the railroad to continue west to Salt Lake City and become a transcontinental railroad with Denver at its center, thus connecting the vast wealth of coal, livestock and produce of Northwest Colorado to the rest of the world.
The locals understood the importance of the rail line to the area, and when the railroad reached a town, a huge celebration took place honoring the momentous event. In Hayden, the entire town showed up to greet the first train. Ranchers donated sides of beef and elk, which were cooked over a spit for the town to enjoy. Events including a baseball game took place. One of the far-reaching events that took place was a showing of local produce grown by town elder Ezekial Shelton. Everyone was so impressed with the range of produce that Shelton grew that the idea of a local county fair developed. The intent was for area residents to meet and discuss different crops and methods of growth that worked in the area as well as compare livestock methods. Land quickly was acquired so that an official Routt County Fair could be held the following year in 1914.
Moffat never attained the extent of his goal. By the time his line reached past Steamboat Springs, it was near bankruptcy with Moffat spending most of his wealth — more than $14 million. Moffat died unexpectedly on a trip to New York City seeking the rest of the funding needed to finish the line. The rail was laid to Hayden and Craig, where it abruptly ends. Although the line did not reach Salt Lake City as Moffat had desired, it did connect Northwest Colorado to Denver and thus enabled the development of the rich coal fields and opened the way for area ranchers to ship their cattle, sheep, dairy goods and produce to Denver markets. And although many of the early lines have disappeared, the Moffat line still is in use today for shipping coal.
Laurel Watson is the curator at the Hayden Heritage Center. She can be reached at email@example.com.


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Still not many reports from offshore as strong east winds have made offshore fishing uncomfortable. My best guess is that as the days get shorter the fish come in closer, especially down by Crystal River and Homosassa. The King mackerel fishing has been so poor all year that I do not expect any kind of a run this fall. I would love to be wrong however.
It was almost evening, the air was cool. A light rain had settled in after lunch. It had rained for about three hours, puddles had formed here and there. The soil was dampened enough to knock down the dust, allowing the green to come up from the soil.
The breeze dropped down and swung around from the northeast. A chop with small waves was on the water, to the south and west; the tide was on the wane. Odors from the exposed flats wafted in from behind. That familiar, pungent, almost sweet smell of the marshes at low tide.
We have had two close calls so far this year and hurricane season is not over yet. My wife said it's time to get hurricane shutters.
We made it through Hurricane Charley last year but I think she is right: We should be counting our blessings. We did not have a single window broken during that hurricane, though the wind took our roof off. That's not to say the next hurricane won't knock out our windows.
My typing finger is healed and I am once again able to knock out a fishing report.
I didn't get a chance to read Zed's article, but I hope his wife Angel (rightly named for putting up with Zed) did the typing because Zed's spelling is well, I would call it unique. He is certainly one of a kind...in many ways.
The redfish that came here last fall as real runts seem to have grown up, if they are the same group of fish.
Next week heralds the official start of fall, of autumn. You can't tell that by the air temperatures yet, but you do notice the shorter days and the longer nights. And as the sun is lower in the daylight sky, the moon is higher in the nighttime.
We are about half way through the season of spring tides with the highs being unusually high, the lows, low.
We are half way through our hurricane season along the eastern Gulf. After nearly a month of storms and hurricanes plaguing the Cedar Keys with rain and wind, the skies are clearer and the noontime temperatures are hot.
"Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, 'Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?' Jesus answered, 'I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.'" (Matthew 18:21-22 NIV)
Max is not happy with his diet and told me...
"Daddy, if you don't feed me more, I'm calling the SPCA."
Our dogs are overweight. Even our new rescue sheltie, Nikki, is fat, so we have put all of them on a diet. It's a good thing the phone is up high where Max cannot reach it.
But, oh well. Max needs to lose some weight. If he gets any fatter we will have to roll him into the car when we go for a ride.
Funny, all our dogs are eating broccoli and green beans now. Pumpkin for filler seems to be one of their favorites, too.
To my readers: I have a paper cut on my typing finger so I have asked my brother Zed to take my place this week.
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Law school students headed to National Arbitration Competition
The Liberty University School of Law Trial Team took second place in the American Bar Association's 2012-2013 Regional Arbitration Competition in Jackson, Miss., Nov. 17-18, qualifying for the national competition in Chicago in January.
This was the first year Liberty has entered a team in the competition.
Coach Pamela Bell, associate professor of law, formed the school's first comprehensive trial team program last year and entered the team in the Regional Arbitration Competition as a way to prepare it for the National Trial Competition and American Association for Justice Student Trial Advocacy Competition next semester. She was not expecting to qualify for nationals.
Bell, who is in her second year teaching at Liberty, said she wanted the team to have experience since several members were new. She said what she intended to be a "warm-up" for them took them by surprise.
"I've been coaching trial teams for 15 years, and I cannot say that I have ever been more proud of my team," Bell said.
She said the team has excelled in its "skills, ethics, attitude and manner."
"Our prayer each day was that we would reflect Christ's image and that we would bring honor and glory to His name," Bell said. "I can tell you without a doubt that these students did just that. They were the epitome of professionalism and competed at a high level of skill."
Bell has coached several teams to victory at state, regional, and national competitions. During her time at Stetson University College of Law, she coached teams at the NITA Tournament of Champions (considered the top law school trial competition) and won in 2004. The top 16 law school trial teams in the country are invited to that competition each fall.
Liberty's Trial Team includes Stephanie Goodbar, Aaron Pike, Andrew Ferrell, John Kinney, Aaron McCurdy, Kacey Martin, Colin Campbell, and Ethan Hargraves. The team of McCurdy, Martin, Campbell, and Hargraves earned the second-place honor and will compete in Chicago.
At the regional competition, Liberty faced teams from Mississippi College of Law, Emory University, University of Memphis, Stetson University College of Law, and Chapman University School of Law. The team placing second defeated Memphis and Stetson in the preliminary rounds. The team then went on to defeat Mississippi in the semifinals to advance to the final round against Chapman.
According to the ABA, the Arbitration Competition "promotes greater knowledge in arbitration by simulating a realistic arbitration hearing. Participants prepare and present an arbitration case, including opening statements, witness examinations, exhibit introductions, evidentiary presentations, and summations."


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MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury College's Nelson Recreation Center used to almost shake with the din generated by frenzied crowds cheering the Panthers to several NCAA ice hockey titles.
On Friday, a 77-year-old man attired in simple orange robes kept the Nelson's 2,800-person crowd silent and in the palm of his hand. He returned Saturday morning for a repeat performance.
MIDDLEBURY — After the Dalai Lama finished his lecture at Middlebury College Saturday morning, he answered a few pre-submitted questions. One asked, "How can a person have a fulfilling spiritual life in a world of modern conveniences and materialism?"
His answer: "It has to do with mind."
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MIDDLEBURY — Preparations are under way at Middlebury College for the arrival of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of millions of Tibetan Buddhists and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, who will mark his third visit to Addison County on the weekend of Oct. 12.
MIDDLEBURY — When His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama makes his third visit to Middlebury next October he will bring a new message appropriate to a world that is struggling with a global financial crisis and religious differences. New, and yet the message of the spiritual leader of Tibet and 1989 Nobel Peace Prize laureate will be rooted in the ancient tradition of Buddhism.
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Spoken Arabic dates back to the earliest known human languages spoken on the Asian Peninsula. Today Arabic is spoken in various dialects by approximately 250 million people throughout the Middle East and North Africa to include the countries of: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Israel-Palestine, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, The United Arab Emirate, Oman, Yemen, Saudi Arabia and Sudan. Written Arabic dates back to before the 7th century when the Qur'an, the Muslim Holy Scripture, was written.
At Baylor University we teach the spoken Syrian or Levantine dialect of Arabic which is the dialect spoken to a greater extent in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and among the Palestinian Arab inhabitants of Israel, the West Bank of the Jordan River, and in the Gaza Strip.
In conjunction with the Syrian dialect, students will first learn to read and write the Arabic Sound and Script System. This will include how to read and write the 28-letters of the Arabic alphabet in all 4 positions (independent, initial, medial, and final), how to connect the Arabic script, the 3 short vowels, and 7 diacritical markings associated with the Arabic script.


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nathanball necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 667 diseños de 117 diseñadores freelance.
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We are a young and energetic construction company that is growing rapidly. We need a solid and modern logo that we can use as our branding tool as we move into other markets.
We mostly focus on the apartment industry doing small to large renovation projects. We are thinking of slogans like, "Elevating your properties image", or "Your Properties Image just got better" things like that. We work closely with property owners to determine the best way to update their property to attract new business while increasing the value of their property.
Property Management companies, individual property owners, National Apartment Associations. Our name and logo gets introduced to individual property managers who pass the information along to their owners.
Has to pop so that people remember, recognize, and associate the logo with our name and quality of work. We work hard to make sure our name is synonymous with exceptional quality and great pricing.
We will use this logo on the sides of all our trucks, worker T-Shirts, and business cards. I need to have a large file for blowing up to at least 30 x 60 poster for the office, and a file small enough for use on our business cards and upcoming website without loosing clarity.
We have not picked out definite colors yet so please send some examples of different schemes. Bold colors, no gradients. Lettering should have more of a modern feel but bold yet simple/clean.
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revmarketers needed a new banner ad design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 41 designs submitted by 8 freelance designers.
We need a folder and brochure inserts for a high profile real estate company in Texas. These will be presented to affluent business investors in pitching the new property development.
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Link to access sample artwork: http://www.revolutionmarketers.com/…o_brochure
We would like the finished mockup to look like the above examples for the most part. We would especially need the following included:
-Front folder cover design
-Inside folder design
-CD Design that compliments the layout
-Page insert design
We would like to finish the contest by 09/12/08 and hope to announce the winner by then. Upon a winner being chosen, we will decided whether or not to hire the winning designer for additional work and revisions on the project.
We plan to provide constant feedback, and payment options will be discussed with the winner.
Desired Color Scheme: We would like to adhere to the color schemes provided in the link above...but would be open to new ideas that are in that vein of look and feel.
Desired Style: We want simple, sophisticated, and rustic...think a really nice Texas ranch style with a tuscan feel.
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TWD needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 28 designs submitted by 7 freelance designers.
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The living might be easy in the summertime, but your approach to skincare requires more than a laid-back approach. Regardless of whether you have normal, combination, oily, dry, sensitive, or acne-prone skin, your skincare regimen should change when the temperature rises. Here are the most effective routines for every skin type.
Normal and Combination Skin
Both normal and combination skin tends to look dull, dry, and flaky after a grueling winter. The main problem? Dead skin cells that sit on your skin, making your complexion look ashy and dry. For glowing skin, add an exfoliator to your summer skincare regimen 2-3 times a week. Exfoliation is crucial to healthy looking skin, and will make a significant difference in preventing blackheads and even the occasional breakout. Even if you apply moisturizer regularly, your skin will never look luminous without exfoliation. So grab a gentle face scrub before you hit the shower and gently rub the exfoliator in a circular motion all over your entire face while making sure to avoid the delicate eye area. Rinse off the scrub with a warm wash cloth and follow with a light moisturizer. Soon enough you will reveal more youthful, radiant looking skin that is ready to face daylight.
Oily Skin
One of the more difficult skin types to tackle during the summer is oily skin. Heat tends to soften and open pores, thus exposing them to bacteria, sweat, and pollutants, making way for nasty pimples. To avoid congested skin which leads to acne and other problems, switch to a cleanser that fights bacteria and washes dirt deeply. Look for a gel cleanser that will leave your skin feeling cool and refreshed as creamy cleansers will only clog oily complexions further. Follow your wash with a mattifying moisturizer and oil-free SPF. Repeat during the night, skip the SPF.
Dry Skin
Ironically, even dry skin becomes oily during the summer. To treat parched skin during the warmer months, switch to a foam-based cleanser that will provide deep cleaning without stripping your skin of its natural oils. As gentle as cleansing milk and as effective as soap, foam cleansers are ideal for dry skin. Not only do they remove excess oil and impurities, they also protect your skin from the drying effects of hard water. Once you have cleaned your skin thoroughly, follow up with a lightweight moisturizer — preferably one that contains a high SPF. To seal in the moisture, be sure to apply to damp skin. Follow this exact step twice a day and you are on your way to a glowing, hydrated skin.
Sensitive/Acne-Prone Skin
Unfortunately for sensitive skin, summer does not mean a break from irritability and challenging skin reactions. In fact, dramatic weather changes will only irritate your skin even more, especially if you are already prone to acne. Treating sensitive skin that is acne-prone is difficult and at times might feel impossible. Because sensitive skin types are averse to typical acne fixes like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, it's important that you seek a cleanser that is gentle but that also removes surface oil. During this period, make sure to wash your face every night to remove makeup, excess oil, and impurities. Then dry your skin with a soft, gentle wash cloth and follow up with an oil-free lightweight moisturizer. Treat breakouts with spot-on treatments that are made specifically for sensitive skin.
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For those of you who are from the Waupaca County area, you may know Trey Foerster, who was for many years the editor of the Iola Herald and the Manawa Advocate. What some of you may not know is that Trey is a very talented photographer, constantly shooting pictures and working to show Waupaca County in the best light. We would like to celebrate along with Trey an exhibit of his work at the Gerold Opera House in Weyauwega. Meet Trey this Friday October 8th @ 5 p.m. and view his photographs which will be on display thru the month of October Fridays 4 to 6 and Saturdays 12 to 4. You can also check out Trey's work at www.waupacacountyphotography.com. It is exciting when we have these exhibits and shows in our communities around the county. Waupaca County is a very large artisan county and this is just one more example of that. The Gerold Opera House is located at 136 E. Main St. in Weyauwega, and check out their website @ www.wegaarts.org. They also have other events and even movies. This is a jewel in the Weyauwega community as well as a wonderful offering within the county. Get out and see what all the communities within Waupaca county have to offer…and enjoy the beautiful fall weather.
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Another great building we need to talk about from Austin, Texas is The Austin 360 Condominiums Tower which as of this post is the Tallest building in Austin Texas and the tallest Residential Building in Texas. This residential skyscraper is located at 360 Nueces Street, in Austin, Texas, United States of America. The Austin 360 Condominiums […]
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I'm so grateful for everything MY ROSE VALLEY has done for me; opened up doors to be creative, learning the beautiful art of crochet, discovering hidden talents as a creative artist, expressing myself as a graphic designer, building a brand and a small business, growing my self esteem, connecting with publishers and media, helping me to grow as an artist, writer, photographer and person.
I'm so happy with all the beautiful people I've met in Blogland and Cyber World, all the encouragement and support in moments of doubts and hard times, in success and growth. This place has truly been my happy place for such a long time. I'm not sure where I would have been without it.
The last few days I've gone back in my archives (what a journey!!!) and when reading my first post I realize how important this place has been for me from the very first minute until the last. I think MY ROSE VALLEY in many ways saved me when I needed it the most. The amazing craft community made me feel like I belonged instead of feeling awkward and odd wanting to do old fashion hand crafts. I sincerely thank you for that.
I have really lived it in full. I have done it all in my opinion. MY ROSE VALLEY has taken me to places I never ever could have imagined when I first started in 2009. I'm so proud of it, inside and out, of creating all this. It has allowed me to grow with the digital revolution. More than I would have been if I hadn't blogged.
I have no regrets. I don't see this as an end. I see this as a beginning. Of something new. MY ROSE VALLEY blog stays up and open. My patterns will continue to be available on Etsy and Ravelry. My Instagram account will remain and I will carry on to crochet, slowly. I'm stepping back though. I'm taking a big big break from it all. Like I've said before, maybe I will be back. Or not. Only time will tell.
And because I don't like saying farewell, I will sign out (read about my decision here) with a big smiley hug and a kiss on your cheek and say: "Until we meet again", because we never know where or when our roads will cross next time. Have a beautiful summer (or winter down under) and thank you for everything.
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City of Lincoln
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Mayor Chris Beutler today presented the Mayor's Award of Excellence for July to Bryan Kratochvil of Lincoln Fire and Rescue (LFR). The monthly award recognizes City employees who consistently provide exemplary service and work that demonstrates personal commitment to the City. The award was presented at the beginning of today's City Council meeting.
Kratochvil is a Fire Apparatus Operator and has worked for the City since 2000. LFR Captain Bob Watton nominated him in the categories of safety, productivity and customer relations for his dedication to LFR and the community. Watton said Kratochvil has gone beyond his normal work duties, working with Tabitha Healthcare Services to use five houses they were going to demolish for training.
An example of his community spirit is the action Kratochvil took after responding to a recent call from a family needing medical assistance. While at the home, Kratochvil noticed it was in desperate need of painting. The single mother who lives there has three children with autism and a fourth with severe dyslexia. Through talking with the woman, Kratochvil realized the same family had suffered a fire two years earlier, in which one of the children was rescued.
Over the next four months, Kratochvil organized a house-painting event. He found businesses and individuals willing to donate products and time to replace the gutters, paint the house and plant some shrubs. The Lincoln Firefighter Benefit Association donated most of the funds, and Kratochvil recruited about 50 volunteers for the two-day event in April. Watton wrote that Kratochvil hasn't sought recognition, he "has just done this out of the goodness of his heart."
The other categories in which employees can be nominated are loss prevention and valor. Consideration also may be given to nominations that demonstrate self-initiated accomplishments or those completed outside of the nominee's job description. All City employees are eligible for the Mayor's Award of Excellence except for elected and appointed officials. Individuals or teams can be nominated by supervisors, peers, subordinates and the general public.
Nomination forms are available on the City Web site at lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: personnel) or from department heads, employee bulletin boards or the Personnel Department, which oversees the awards program.
All nominations are reviewed by the Mayor's Award of Excellence Committee, which includes a representative with each union and a non-union representative appointed by the Mayor. Award winners receive a $100 U.S. savings bond, a day off with pay and a plaque. Monthly winners are eligible to receive the annual award, which comes with a $500 U.S. savings bond, two days off with pay and a plaque.


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Liz blahh 6/1/2011 10:20:48 PMQuite beautiful! #1381944
Nancyj E. Hovey 6/2/2011 4:51:49 AMOMGosh, this is gorgeous. I love that shade of pink against the wonderful background. Wonderful presentation, Lyn. 8o) #9440109
Laura Greene 6/2/2011 8:06:39 AMLyn, Everything about this is perfect! The color, the texture, the composition. WOW! Superb. #9440466
Merna L. Nobile 6/2/2011 11:57:27 AMLyn: It is a lovely vintage rose! Merna #9440716
Millie A. Talarico 6/2/2011 12:07:23 PMSuper lovely,color and composition,excellent!! #9440727
Kim Andelkovic 6/3/2011 3:06:43 AMGorgeous Lyn :-)
Heather Loewenhardt 6/3/2011 5:55:54 AMThis is a beautiful creation with the added texture. #9442217
Misty Blue 6/3/2011 9:21:51 AMVery pretty Lyn. Nice texture! #9442552
Irene Colling 6/5/2011 8:15:39 AMExquisite floral Lyn. Your capture of this beautiful blossom is excellent and your presentation is outstanding.
I predict a winning image here. I'm going to say congratulations ahead of time. #9445011
Lyn Darlington 6/5/2011 5:21:25 PMThanks everyone for your comments! Irene you're too kind! #9445507
Phyllis A. Houghton 6/5/2011 10:58:23 PMThis is so beautiful Lyn and your treatment sets it apart. #9445940
Nancyj E. Hovey 6/6/2011 7:33:58 PMC O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
Phyllis H. Burchett 6/7/2011 8:06:46 PMGorgeous! #9449469
Kaye Burazin 8/9/2011 7:40:03 AMbeyond beautiful Lyn #9592600
Lindley Johnson 8/25/2011 3:13:09 PMCongratulations on your beautiful finalist, Lyn! Love the textures. #9628383
Phyllis A. Houghton 8/25/2011 3:31:55 PMCongratulations on your finalist Lyn(: (: Perfectly done. #9628499
Kim Andelkovic 8/25/2011 3:32:24 PMBeautiful Finalist....Congrats Lyn :-) #9628503
Millie A. Talarico 8/25/2011 6:18:57 PMCongratulations, Lyn!*** #9630099
Usman M. Bajwa 8/25/2011 10:37:47 PMTerrific post-processing work, Lyn. CONGRATZ and good luck in the next round!!!
Chung Wah Weckherlin 8/25/2011 11:26:05 PMHi Lyn,
Lyn Darlington 8/26/2011 3:29:39 AMMany thanks Lindley, Phyllis, Kim, Millieanne, Usman and Chung Wah! #9632042
Merna L. Nobile 8/26/2011 6:17:39 PMIt was a winner from the very beginning! I am so happy for you and your reward. Your work is always impeccable. Congratulations. #9635443
Merna L. Nobile 8/26/2011 6:18:25 PMIt was a winner from the very beginning! I am so happy for you and your reward. Your work is always impeccable. Congratulations. #9635444
Phyllis A. Houghton 8/26/2011 6:27:21 PMCongratulations Lyn on winning the gold!! #9635460
Lindley Johnson 8/27/2011 10:41:38 AMWay to go, Lyn!! Congratulations on your beautiful Win! #9636933
Debra R. Harder 8/27/2011 5:19:31 PMWTG, Lyn! Huge congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL GOLD WINNER! LOVE THIS! Deb #9637704
Dale Hardin 8/27/2011 9:14:25 PMCongratulations Lyn. This is superb. Love the soft texture and subdued coloring. Every thing is so right about this image. Love it. #9637984
Lyn Darlington 8/28/2011 12:24:47 AMThanks Merna, Phyllis, Lindley, Debra and Dale! #9638126
Laura E. Swan 8/28/2011 12:41:48 AM
ON GOING GOLD! What a wonderful BP Honor!
This is one amazing work of art, Lyn!!!
-Laura :D #9638132
Laura Greene 8/28/2011 6:53:26 AMDitto to all the congrats! Lyn, I told you so...perfect in every way. An award very well deserved. :) #9638364
Arthur Bohlmann 8/28/2011 6:37:12 PMCongraluations. Great image #9639402
Kathy Williams-Walkup 8/29/2011 11:17:53 AMCongrats Lyn! Love it! #9640827
Chung Wah Weckherlin 8/29/2011 5:48:43 PMHi Lyn,
I am happy I spotted a winner! I am even more delighted that you have been awarded 2nd place for this well deserved image!
My heartiest congratulations!
Chung Wah #9641614
Irene Colling 8/31/2011 12:44:31 PMLyn, I'm so pleased that my prediction was correct.
Huge congratulations on your gold award for this most beautiful image. #9644772
Usman M. Bajwa 8/31/2011 10:32:53 PMC O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!
Lyn Darlington 9/4/2011 5:38:30 PMThanks everyone! #9653056
Karen Slagle 9/7/2011 5:59:41 AMBelated congrats on this most stunning winning image, Lyn. Don't know how I missed it. #9657937
Mary K. Robison 11/21/2012 2:45:57 AMLyn, I was admiring your many winners when I came to this gorgeous floral image...
Kathy Williams-Walkup 11/21/2012 6:06:02 AMGorgeous Lyn!
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12" Black and Purple 2-Layer Petticoat
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Want to add a unique touch to your magical costume this year? Why be another stereotypical fairy tale creature when you know plenty of others will already be assuming the roles of friendly fairies and playful pixies? Try being more original this year with a mischievous fairy or a prankster pixie costume for Halloween. Besides having a slightly cheeky attitude, all you need to do is add a darker creepier color scheme to your outfit!
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Basketball system install
It was 95 degrees here over the weekend and probably the same percentage of humidity. When I went to the Home depot to get a new digging tool their only advice was to find something else to do. It was really the wrong weekend for sure but the delivery is expected early this week and I wanted to have the hole ready.
The hole is supposed to be 2' x 2' by 3' deep or below the frost line. Our frost line has been reported as 1 meter up to 40" . I found this map on line http://www.soundfootings.com/pdf/US_Map_Frost_DepthAVG.pdf and this one as well http://www.nextlevelsolutionz.com/images/Frostline_Map.jpg which both seem to suggest that 36" will be safe. Just to be sure, I called our building department and they told me 42". I am now really depressed and have a ton more digging to do.
I started digging Saturday morning using a post hole digging tool and a shovel. I ran into a bunch of rocks and went to the depot to get a 6' pry bar. After that it was slow going, particularly as the hole got deeper without getting much wider. At this point I can only make progress by being in the hole and digging with a small shovel and a crow bar. The challenge now is to keep getting deeper without getting wider. The hole is already more than 2' x 2' and the wider I get the more concrete I am going to use. I am also working on belling out the bottom.
So now I need to lift the rock out of the bottom ( came from the side), go about 6" deeper and bell out the bottom. I then want to build a frame for the top so that I end up with a square pour. Lastly I am going to pull chalk lines from the house foundation so that the system will be exactly perpendicular to the house.


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Students will use the law of reflection to reflect a laser beam off multiple mirrors to hit a sticker in a shoebox. Since X-ray telescopes must use grazing angles to collect X-rays, students will design layouts with the largest possible angles of... (View More) reflection. This activity is from the NuSTAR Educators Guide: X-Rays on Earth and from Space, which focuses on the science and engineering design of NASA's NuSTAR mission. The guide includes a standards matrix, assessment rubrics, instructor background materials, and student handouts. (View Less)
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Since then, WWE has been called to task for numerous things that have "ruined" the business; you name the factor, and it's been pegged as the reason wrestling is in a down cycle.
Changing from WWF to WWE? Death! Brand extension and brand-specific pay-per-views? Stupid! The Diva Search and Tough Enough? Expose the business why don't ya? In recent times, it's been anything from not making new stars to drawing out feuds too long to Linda McMahon's senate campaign causing WWE to go PG being blamed as the eventual cause of death.
Yet, we've all kept watching—or have we?
Alas, I think I've figured it out, and while the above factors may play into it, the real culprit is … wait for it ... gimmicks. More specifically, the pay-per-views touting them specifically.
The latest Wrestling Observer printed a list of the 10 Worst Bought WWE PPVs of all-time. Naturally, the dismal December to Dismember PPV in 2006 was number 1 on the list (and believe me, even many of us backstage wondered why we were subjected to it). However, of the other nine, a whopping SEVEN of them have happened since SummerSlam 2009.
Trivia Time: When was it that WWE officially went away from their old PPV schedule and turned every non-Big 4 PPV into an official gimmick-filled event?
If you guessed September 2009, you win the booby prize.
If you guessed September 2009, you win the booby prize.
Yes, it was just 14 short months (and 16 pay-per-views) ago that Unforgiven became Breaking Point, Armageddon became TLC, Money in the Bank got its own event, and so forth … which means that almost half of the pay-per-views in that time rank in the bottom 10 buy rates of all-time.
Think about that for a minute. In 25 years, WWE has held probably 200 pay-per-view: 26 WrestleManias, 23 Survivor Series' (24 after next Sunday), 23 SummerSlams, and 22 Royal Rumbles account for roughly half of those, with maybe 100 more "lesser" events in a quarter-century … and seven of the last 16 are among the worst of all-time.
It has to be the gimmicks, right?
It can't be the "not building new stars" thing, because Sheamus and Wade Barrett have been all over the un-magnificent seven. It can't be the drawn-out feuds because that's been going on for years. And it definitely can't be the "kid-based" strategy, because while they can't make purchasing decisions, they can sure convince their parents to shell out $45 once a month for their love.
It has to be the gimmicks, because after all, remember rule number 1 of why WWE almost failed in the mid-1990s: Gimmicks sell t-shirts, storylines sell tickets.
Night of Champions and Extreme Rules can get somewhat of a pass because they were already conceived, and Elimination Chamber gets a pass because it's at least an innovative concept and that show can vitally shake up WrestleMania (and in the process prevent the full nine-week stretch after the Rumble from becoming stale).
The rest? Shoehorn city.
I loved the TLC matches of 2001-02 as much as anyone, but the stipulation loses its luster when I get to watch Degeneration-X vs. Legacy main event a PPV in one. Hell in a Cell was once a violent feud ender, but this fall it was a mere prop to drag out the thrilling Randy Orton vs. Sheamus blood feud.
Even Money in the Bank, which was an exciting addition to WrestleMania that made the card, has become just another useless idea. Don't even get me started on Fatal Four Way, which in addition to being obvious could also just be called "slap together the top two singles matches from 'Mania into one mess."
I will not be watching either of WWE's remaining pay-per-view events. I love Survivor Series, but I have tickets to the Eagles/Giants game that night; I'd say I'm missing out, but we're seven days away and we know all of three matches.
As for TLC, though, I'll be far away from my TV. While adding three legal weapons may make Sheamus vs. John Morrison or Kofi Kingston vs. Dolph Ziggler that much more epic, I'll pass.
Though, Vince, in 2011 you'll get my money if you spend less time fitting the storylines around the stipulations, and more time doing the opposite.
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With the way the economy has been the past few years the vast majority of gamers are looking to save money yet maximize gaming performance at the same time. Last July NVIDIA launched the GeForce GTX 460 video card and not only did they release a powerful graphics card that was capable of running today's graphics intensive games, but they also released it for $199.99. In keeping with competitive pricing that is vital to this segment of the graphics market NVIDIA is ready to do it again with today's launch of the GeForce GTX 560. EVGA sent over their GeForce GTX 560 Superclocked Graphics Card (01G-P3-1461-KR) for us to try out and that is what we'll be reviewing today against the AMD Radeon HD 6850 an Radeon HD 6870 graphics cards.
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 SC (Fermi) GPU is based on the very same core as the NVIDIA GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) Video Card and comes fully equipped with 336 CUDA cores, 56 texture units and 32 ROPs. With the included 7 Polymorph Engines for proper tessellation you are now armed and ready to play some of the most advanced Direct 11 games on the market now and those in the very near future. Although it is very similar in every way to the GTX 460, instead of using the GF 104 core the EVGA GeForce GTX 560 SC (Fermi) Video Card makes use of the Fermi based GF 114 core that allows the EVGA GeForce GTX 560 SC (01G-P3-1461-KR) to obtain higher clock speeds while using less power overall. So not only will you be getting more performance, you will be getting
that performance for darn near the same amount of money a whole year
Most of the gamers today, unlike the hardcore enthusiast crowd, are making use of older cards. A good measure of this statistic is that according to the latest Steam data the most widely used GPU is by far the 9800 GT and coming in a close second is the 8800 GT. But as we all know, more and more high definition displays are becoming the norm for our gaming rigs. But the big problem here is, GPU's like the 9800 GT Graphics Card are not capable of playing the latest games at the resolutions that these monitors support, nor do they support Direct X 11 for that matter. So most of these gamers are forced to use the low to medium in game settings that deprive them of the beautiful graphics that makes these games immersive and so very fun to play.
But with the release of a card like the EVGA GeForce GTX 560 SC Video Card (01G-P3-1461-KR) these gamers can actually afford to upgrade their systems and will be able to take advantage of the rich and detailed graphics that are provided by the very technologies that are built right into cards like the EVGA GeForce GTX 560 SC Fermi Video Card (01G-P3-1461) such as Direct X 11, PhysX and, of course, 3D Vision. So ask yourself, "Wouldn't it be cool to play newer games like Crysis 2 or Eve Incarna or, even better yet, the new Alice: Madness returns they way they were meant to be played?" Which is in really high detail or even, for the hardcore gamer in all of us, in 3D. One of the things we will be doing a lot today is looking at the results of the game testing we did to put the EVGA GeForce GTX 560 SC Video Card (01G-P3-1461-KR) through its paces. But it's not just the benchmarks that are important when it comes to a review or for buying a new GPU, I would have to think that during times like these price plays a huge factor in what we do and don't buy for our computers.
EVGA currently makes 6 different versions of the GTX 560 Series GPU:
900 MHz Core Clock/4212 MHz memory clock at $269.99
900 MHz Core Clock/4212 MHz memory Clock at $262.15
900 MHz Core Clock/4212 MHz memory Clock at $249.99
822MHz Core Clock/4000 MHz memory Clock at $249.99
850MHz Core Clock/4104 MHz memory Clock at $239.49
850MHz Core Clock/4104 MHz memory Clock at $209.99
With its core clock at 850 MHz and a memory clock of 4104 MHz using the new GF114 GPU core, this adds up to a really good upgrade for an older graphics card, but add in a price like $209.99 and kick in a 3 year warranty and you would have the makings of a great upgrade. EVGA is offering the ability to upgrade to a 5 to 10 year warranty when
you register your card with them and they are having a promo right now
as we speak for a 10 year warranty if you purchase your card in May or
June. So there are two more reasons to upgrade your old video card. Our main concern with the pricing on this new video card is that you can find the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Titanium) Graphics Card for $10.50 more after rebates with shipping included. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) Graphics Card is faster as it has more stream processors.
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May 25, 2010
Help me figure out an anniversary gift
This morning it occurred to me that I have absolutely no idea what to give them. I would like to stick to The Compact if possible, but that's difficult when you barely know someone.
I have met her mother several times, and her father once, very briefly. They are quite old and I don't know much about their interests, except that her mother likes to make apple streudel. They are German and moved here when they were newly married.
Another factor is that I know it's a difficult marriage, so I'm not inclined to give them an overly sentimental gift about how their love has stood the test of time.
For these reasons, it's harder than usual to give a handmade or experiential gift. I think I need something nice and generic. Although baked goods are a possibility, if it's something special.
Readers, I need your inspiration. You always give me great suggestions, and I know you'll come through. I'm really drawing a blank on this one.
What would you give an elderly couple you barely know? Please leave your ideas in the Comments section. And thank you in advance.
18 comments:
- Becky said...
Ooof that's hard. How much do you want to spend? You could make them a lovely gift basket filled with all the food components needed to make apple streudel (Does that count as Compact-y? Is it too stereotypical and direct (or weird?!)??). Another idea would be a gift card to a restaurant for the two of them.
- May 25, 2010
- Emily, Bob and Etta said...
I agree with the gift card. Or find out if they have any special passions or interests and make a donation to a charity, scholarship fund, museum, etc. in their name. Sometimes older folks don't want more "stuff" to put out anyway...
- May 25, 2010
- Hiptobeme said...
Ornate photo frame, you could find an antique.
- May 25, 2010
- Laura said...
I also agree with the restaurant gift card.
The picture frame is a nice idea as well. Maybe your friend could supply you with a picture for it so it's a little more personal.
Or, if your friend could get you more than few photos and you're feeling crafty, perhaps you could create some sort of collage for them (recipe card for apple strudel, something representing what the husband likes to do, and so forth).
- May 25, 2010
- Scattered Gardener said...
What about a coffee table book - something like the BBC's Planet Earth, which my son was given for his 18th and is very special, with gorgeous photos of the world. (If they got it for themselves, they could always swap it for something to their own taste.
- May 25, 2010
- Betsy Talbot said...
Would it be too weird to just make an apple streudel and write in the card that you think of her when you see/make it because of how much she has shared that she loves it? We all like to know we are remembered for something, and it probably increases with age.
Not sure how formal this event will be and if a baked good would be out of place.
- May 25, 2010
- Leigh Anne said...
Hmmm...how about a homemade gift basket, with the ingredients one would use to make strudel? If you have a basket around, this is ideal, though I suppose you could also decorate a large enough cardboard box (not sure if you're artsy). Strudel recipes abound, but I suppose you'd want to check with your friend to see if there's anything special in the recipe...
- May 25, 2010
What about apples? Simple, useful, compact friendly...
- May 25, 2010
Considering that the 50th wedding anniversary is gold, could you do something with a gold theme, not real gold of course! perhaps a gift basket with the individual parts wrapped in gold paper, or something with gold in the name? I know that for my friend's 30th anniversary (Pearl) i gave her a bottle of Perle champagne. Not compacty really but also not clutter!
Please let us know what you decide on
- May 26, 2010
- Tammy said...
We're in the same predicament! I was invited to my friend's dad's 85th birthday bash. He is visiting from England. I'm drawing a big blank on a gift that would be cool, appropriate and packable for his return trip home to England.
Didn't know if this might spark your imagination
- May 26, 2010
- Magdalena said...
The traditional box of chocs or fancy cookies, maybe some fancy coffee or tea. Usually people over 70 do not need things, but they may appreciate something to help them entertain others. Food is a consumable, so Compact-y enough. It might be embarrassing if you spent too much on a gift card, or worse, not enough!
- May 26, 2010
- Angela said...
Thank you all SO MUCH!!!
Your ideas have given me great inspiration, and I will take a photo and do a post about the gift I decide on.
- May 26, 2010
So far, I like all the other ideas. Here-s another...if you have a porch or deck - how about some pretty potted flowers that they can enjoy throughout the summer? If they live in assisted living, how about a summery wreath for the door?
- May 26, 2010
- Eleanor said...
IF they are on any sort of budget, a gift card for a necessary budget item, such as a nearby gas station, grocery store, or drugstore.
- May 26, 2010
- islandwoman said...
I would visit a good Second hand or Thrift store and get a great pie plate and/or some other suitable kitchen items, wrap them in recycled paper, use string/hemp twine to decorate + a home made card. Reuse, recycle!! Nothing new as per The Compact, yet it still fulfills a need - also spreads the word about reuse.
- May 26, 2010
Oh my gosh...I can't imagine giving someone who has lived so long a gift of a doo dad...I think that a charitable donation to something they cherish or enjoy would be perfect.
- May 26, 2010
- Marie-Josée said...
You mentioned they are German, and I know that German's enjoy rich, strong coffee. I would get them some really nice coffee and perhaps a collection of beautiful or original cups purchased at Goodwill.
Older ladies usually like cups. I know this is happening to me and I'm in my forties. My children have begun buying us souvenir cups when they travel and I just love them! I think of my children every time I pull one of those cups out of the cupboard.
- May 27, 2010
- Those Tricks said...
Buy a bunch of books at a thrift store - his and hers - and wrap creatively. Something the not-so-happy couple can do together, separately.
- May 31, 2010