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|System: X360, PS3, PC
|Review Rating Legend
|Dev: Crystal Dynamics
|1.0 - 1.9 = Avoid
|4.0 - 4.4 = Great
|Pub: Square Enix Europe
|2.0 - 2.4 = Poor
|4.5 - 4.9 = Must Buy
|Release: Aug. 18, 2010
|2.5 - 2.9 = Average
|5.0 = The Best
|Players: 1-2
|3.0 - 3.4 = Fair
|ESRB Rating: Teen
|3.5 - 3.9 = Good
by Robert VerBruggen
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is an ambitious project. As a non-canon entry in the Tomb Raider franchise, the game breaks with the series history in myriad ways, a move thats sure to surprise and maybe infuriate some fans. But somehow, the developers pulled it off. This is a fun-packed action/adventure title thats well worth its $15 price tag.
Franchise devotees will realize why the official Tomb Raider name was left off this title: the gameplay has been totally revamped. Lara still does what shes always done. Like a scantily-clad female Indiana Jones, she grapples and jumps between platforms, shoots supernatural beings, and collects ancient relics while wearing short shorts and a skimpy tank top. The view and controls, however, are completely different. Gone is the over-the-shoulder camera, replaced by a fixed, floating one that provides an isometric view. The controls, meanwhile, make the game feel more like Geometry Wars than like your standard third-person shooter; you move with the left joystick, draw your weapons and aim them with the right joystick, and fire with a trigger. Other buttons let you select guns, jump, and access your inventory. The setup takes some getting used to, but it gives the action a great arcade feel.
You can play by yourself or with a partner, but the co-op play is the games real high point. (For the time being, co-op is local-only on Xbox 360. Online co-op will be added via a free update September 28, to coincide with the games release on PSN and Windows.) The second player takes on the role of the 2,000-year-old Mayan warrior Totec, also known as the Guardian of Light. Lara has her trademark guns and grapple, while Totec carries spears, which serve both as weapons and as convenient tools that you can throw into a wall and jump on. Totec also has a shield that Lara can use as a platform; if he jumps while shes standing on it, Lara can reach even higher.
Not surprisingly, the puzzles in the co-op mode require plenty of teamwork. Youll handle everything from standard switch-flipping problems to more innovative puzzles that require rolling large globes around and manipulating the environment in subtle ways. Between puzzles, you fight waves of enemies and bosses, which, on medium difficulty, are easy until about halfway through the game.
Rather than torture single-player gamers with a bumbling and glitchy A.I. partner (is there any other kind?), the developers simply redesigned all the levels so that Lara, with some extra abilities (for example, Totecs spear), can complete them on her own. Without the teamwork element, the puzzles are a bit less inventive, but the developers did a great job of rearranging them so that they remain challenging and reasonably interesting.
When you find relics and artifacts, you can equip them to give your character special powers. The relic system in particular is interesting; you cant use relics until youve filled a meter by killing enemies without taking damage. The meter resets to zero as soon as you take a hit. You also have a traditional health bar as well as an ammo bar that depletes at different rates depending on which weapon youre using. (Totecs spear and Laras dual pistols have infinite ammo.)
The fifteen levels here are straightforward and linear; the first time through, it takes only five to seven hours to finish the game, though you can spend more if you want to beat both the single-player and multiplayer. (Wed argue its probably not worth it, especially if you start with the better co-op levels.) However, theres replay value galore, and completionists will be consumed for days. Each level features optional item rooms, as well as achievements, which challenge you to complete the level within a certain time limit or not take damage during a certain section, for example. The levels are also riddled with collectibles, including red skulls, gems, more than sixty artifacts and relics, extra costumes, and more than twenty-five different weapons.


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| 7.8°C Dublin
Leinster dethroned defending Amlin Challenge Cup champions Biarritz to move within one win of their third European title in as many seasons.
Joe Schmidt's men ran out comfortable five-try winners at a sold-out RDS, where the province will host Stade Francais in the Challenge Cup final on May 17.
Two tries from man-of-the-match Jamie Heaslip book-ended a evenly balanced first half, with Leinster's precise passing and finishing being the difference at the break.
Dimitri Yachvili's third penalty in the 37th minute left Biarritz just 10-9 behind, only for Leinster to dazzle in the Dublin sunshine with two late tries.
Jonathan Sexton and Heaslip went over in a blockbusting three-minute burst, the former adding the conversions for a sudden 24-9 interval advantage.
The sin-binning of Takudzwa Ngwenya, early in the second period, signalled the death knell for Biarritz who will miss out on Heineken Cup rugby next year.
Isa Nacewa and Brian O'Driscoll added two more tries for the runaway winners of this semi-final, with Arnaud Heguy's consolation score cutting the margin to 28 points.
The hosts had to absorb a bright early spell from Biarritz, but a well-worked lineout move caught the Basque side out for Heaslip's opening try, five minutes in.
Richardt Strauss threw deep to Devin Toner who palmed the ball down for the onrushing Nacewa to charge over the 10-metre line and Heaslip's timely support run saw him cross to the left of the posts.
Sexton converted but as Leinster pressed during a high-tempo spell, the fit-again out-half badly hooked a penalty that went wide to the left.
Sexton was back in the thick of the action on the quarter hour, setting up a brisk O'Driscoll break and getting the return pass - only for Ngwenya and Jean-Pascal Barraque to hold him up past the try-line.
Ngwenya soon burst into life in attack, charging downfield to set up an 18th minute penalty that Yachvili comfortably converted for 7-3.
Biarritz, with the breeze behind them, make further inroads, capitalising on a stuttering Leinster lineout as Imanol Harinordoquy, Thibault Dubarry and Pelu Taele made the hard yards.
Their tight driving led to Yachvili's second successful penalty, however Leinster quickly returned the favour - Cian Healy carrying effectively before a close-in Sexton penalty punished a Biarritz offside.
Good feet from Heaslip, carrying more in the injury-enforced absence of Sean O'Brien, saw him break Biarritz's hold on possession and territory as he powered over halfway.
Leinster won a subsequent penalty but Sexton's instinctive punt to the left corner for Nacewa was knocked on under pressure by the winger.
A sweetly struck penalty from Yachvili, whipping the ball over from distance, made it a one-point game until Leinster found an extra gear in the closing minutes of the half.
O'Driscoll and Rob Kearney combined smartly to unlock the visitors' defence and put Sexton stepping over for the province's second try.
The third followed in injury-time, Heaslip reacted quickest to a loose ball at the side a ruck and his angled run from the 22 doubled his try tally.
Biarritz watched Yachvili miss a long range penalty on the resumption, and the title holders' hopes were soon extinguished by Ngwenya's sin-binning and Leinster's ruthlessness on the ball.
Ngwenya chased back hard to deny Ian Madigan a certain try after an interception, however the American international failed to roll away and earned a yellow card.
Leinster took immediate advantage of the extra man, showing their potency again and again from turnover ball. Sexton popped over a penalty and then a delightful interchange between Sexton and Nacewa outfoxed three covering defenders and produced a deserved try for the latter.
Sexton's withdrawal allowed Madigan to slot back in at out-half, and the recent Ireland debutant kept the scoreboard running in Leinster's favour with a well-hit conversion and penalty.
Rob Howley headed up the watching Lions party and he would have been pleased to see O'Driscoll nab a try, finishing off some good work from Nacewa and deceptively quick replacement Sean Cronin.
The performances of Heaslip and Sexton, and possibly the versatile Madigan, will also give the Lions management food for thought ahead of Tuesday's squad announcement.
Biarritz battled on and with 13 minutes left hooker Heguy broke free from a ruck on the Leinster 22 to register their lone try.
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SKF to present lubrication product solutions for agriculture at AGRITECHNICA 2015
2015 November 09, 14:00 CEST
SKF will showcase product innovations and application solutions designed to improve the reliability, performance and efficiency of agricultural machines and equipment at AGRITECHNICA 2015.
Gothenburg, Sweden, 9 November 2015: At AGRITECHNICA, SKF, the knowledge engineering company, will highlight key product applications which will include SKF and Lincoln branded lubrication product solutions. Experts will be on hand to discuss the benefits received from these solutions via product demonstrations, cases studies and presentations.
SKF will present the following products at AGRITECHNICA 2015:
Developed for general machinery applications in heavy industry, the TLMR series of automatic lubricant dispensers is ideal for difficult-to-access lubrication points. The lubricators are resistant to water, dust and vibration and provide reliable operation in extreme heat and cold.
Lincoln 20 V PowerLuber
Powered by an efficient, 20-volt, lithium-ion battery, the PowerLuber series 1880 grease gun features a high-torque powerhead and delivers grease at up to 690 bar (10,000 psi) in both high- and low-output settings. The tool utilizes a multifunction liquid crystal display (LCD) to accurately indicate standard readings such as battery level and grease flow. In addition, the LCD's flow meter detects loss of prime, eliminating false readings to help ensure that the equipment being serviced is properly lubricated.
Lincoln HTL 201
The HTL 201 is a hydraulically driven grease pump designed to minimize friction and wear on equipment having an available hydraulic circuit. The compact pump can be mounted directly on the machine for continuous lubrication while the device is operating.
Lincoln P502
The P502 is a compact lubricant supply pump for progressive centralized lubrication systems. It also can be used to supply a maximum of two lubrication points individually with lubricant. The P502 features a proven rotary switch technology that enables easy adjustment of both pause and lubrication times.
Lincoln HCC
The HCC hose connection control is a monitoring unit that checks lubricant feed lines for breaks and signals the machine operator immediately if there is a fault. Reasonably priced and simple to use, the HCC helps to reduce unplanned downtime and serious bearing damage.
Lincoln Quicklub P203
The Quicklub P203 pump was designed to supply small to mid-sized machines and systems having up to 250 lubrication points. Featuring a weather-resistant pump housing, the easy-to-fill unit has a durable stirring paddle to ensure proper lubricant supply, even at extreme temperatures.
Lincoln SSV/SSVD
SSV and SSVD progressive metering devices feature solid-block construction for reliable, flexible metering of lubricant. These easy-to-monitor devices are suitable for a wide range of metering applications.
Lincoln MOP 212/MGP 101
Developed especially for use on balers, the MOP 212 mechanically operated oil pump is used in combination with the MGP 101, adding a grease lubrication component. The MGP 101 is driven by the motor of the MOP 212, creating a pump for both oil and grease applications.
Lincoln EOS
The EOS is a reliable, economical solution for oil lubrication of chains. This electrically driven, single-line, centralized lubrication system is ideal for machines with chain drives and a 12/24 V DC power supply.
Featuring an integrated control system, the KFG-S piston pump is driven by an electric motor. The pump is available in three reservoir sizes with varying filling options.
AGRITECHNICA is the world's largest trade fair for agricultural machinery and equipment. The 2015 edition of the bi-annual event will take place on 8-14 November 2015 in Hannover, Germany. Visitors can see the SKF solutions in Hall 17 at Stand B35.
Aktiebolaget SKF
For further information, please contact:
Press Relations: Theo Kjellberg, Director Press Relations, + 46 (0)31 337 6576, firstname.lastname@example.com
SKF is a leading global supplier of bearings, seals, mechatronics, lubrication systems, and services which include technical support, maintenance and reliability services, engineering consulting and training. SKF is represented in more than 130 countries and has around 15,000 distributor locations worldwide.
Annual sales in 2014 were SEK 70 975 million and the number of employees was 48 593. www.skf.com
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Denver Post continues strong year-over-year digital audience growth in March
The Denver Post continued to show strong year-over-year growth by capturing 5.45 million unique visitors in March — a 19 percent jump over the same time last year — to once again lead local media outlets in total digital audience.
Those figures come from the latest comScore data released on Thursday and represent the second-highest total audience since at least October 2014. Last month, The Post drew 6.5 million unique visitors following the Broncos' Super Bowl win over the Carolina Panthers. About 2.7 million unique visitors came to The Post on mobile devices, which represented nearly 72 percent of its audience in March. In all, The Post had 26 million page views.
The Post also set an all-time high in video views through DPTV, attracting 1.46 million for the month on its own content, a 10.3 percent month-over-month improvement and a 320 percent year-over-year jump, according to internal data. On its mobile apps, The Post had 5.76 million views, its highest total in a year.


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| July 6, 2012, 7:34 am
Given the source material, Oliver Stone's kinetic version of Don Winslow's crackling crime thriller "Savages" should be a little bit Quentin Tarantino, a little bit Elmore Leonard. It even boasts a near vintage John Travolta turn.
But ever the moralist (and we're not complaining), Stone brings a severity to a battle of wills between a Mexican drug cartel honcho (Salma Hayek) and two Laguna Beach weed dealers and their lady love that makes the onscreen violence more real but the ride less satisfying.


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Storm worm botnet turns into April shower
Shrinking away
The Storm worm botnet shrank in April to just five per cent of its original size, according to MessageLabs, which conducts a monthly analysis of malware trends.
New tools that remove Storm infections are responsible for the huge fall in Storm-infected machines, the net security firm says. By the end of Aprl the Storm Worm botnet had about 100,000 compromised computers, compared with two million zombie machines in March. The decline is also evident in the 57 per cent slump in malware-laden emails the Storm botnet distributed in April.
While the Storm botnet shrank, analysis of web-based malware identified that 36.1 per cent of interceptions in April were new, up 25 per cent on March. MessageLabs also identified an average of 1,214 new websites per day harboring malware and other potentially unwanted programs such as spyware and adware. This is an increase of 619 per day compared with the previous month.
In the week of 30th anniversary of the first spam message, MessageLabs identified a new spamming technique being used to send authenticated spam email via Yahoo!'s SMTP servers. This spam attack accounts for one percent of all spam intercepted in April and has been used to advertise services for Canadian Pharmacy, a well-known spam operation. By using the SMTP server and a DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) authentication technique, the spammers can ensure that the email generated is more likely to get past conventional anti-spam filters.
Targeted Trojans hit record daily levels last month. MessageLabs intercepting approximately 70 targeted Trojans per day, compared to 28 per day in December 2007.
Scammers as well as malware authors are adopting their tactics. 419 advanced fee fraudsters have established profiles with false credentials on professional social networking sites such as Linked-In to lend a bogus air of legitimacy to their scams, MessageLabs reports.
Storm Front
The Storm Worm Trojan surfaced on 17 January 2007 in emails seeking to trick recipients into visiting maliciously-constructed websites by purporting to give information on the storms ravaging Europe at the time.
Since then the Russian authors of this malware have refined their tactics. Their ability to adapt a variety of social engineering tricks to infect gullible users has become a hallmark of Storm's success.
The main attack methodology - tricking users into visiting maliciously constructed websites that attempt to load botnet clients onto vulnerable PCs - has remained much the same.
Compromised machines, however they are infected, become zombie clients under the control of hackers. The Storm Worm was the first botnet client to be based on a peer-to-peer (P2P) command and control protocol, an approach that makes networks of compromised PCs far more difficult to shut down ®
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Quick Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Our Test Kitchen bundles together a tasty blend of garden flavors with sweet and hot accents. Wrapped in lettuce leaves, these hand-held treats are a delightful change of pace—especially for those on a low-carb diet.
Total TimePrep/Total Time: 25 min.
Makes2 servings
- 3 tablespoons chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
- 1 tablespoon sherry or additional chicken broth
- 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 pound ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1/4 cup shredded carrot
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
- 1/3 cup plum or seedless raspberry preserves
- 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 4 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
- In a small bowl, combine the broth, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sherry and cornstarch; set aside. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add carrot and ginger; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until carrot is tender.
- Meanwhile, for dipping sauce, combine the preserves, hoisin sauce, pepper sauce and remaining soy sauce; set aside. Stir cornstarch mixture; add to chicken. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in green onion.
- Divide chicken mixture among lettuce leaves. Fold lettuce over filling. Serve with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts2 each: 354 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 1025mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.
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Mar 30, 2014
These were delicious. I used butter lettuce which held up well. The chicken mixture was delicious.
Sep 4, 2013
Really liked the chicken mixture. I didn't get the right lettuce apparently though because it didn't roll up well and kept falling apart. Lesson learned.
Feb 10, 2013
This tasted so good! I would double the recipe the next time, as there was alot of lettuce left over. The filling tasted even better the next day!
Oct 12, 2009
We madet this recipe last night and loved it! I used ground turkey instead of the chicken, but it was delicious!!! Thanks!


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Mainland High School Track Team
Heart Gallery - Adopt to Intern program
Herold+Tiffany Wedding Preview
Gone Hiking BTS
Nike Inspired Commercial
Miami Marcela
We take a peek into our shoot with Marcela
Tony Carter's Kickball
New Orleans' Saints, Tony Carter has his 2016 Kickball Challenge
Hook Vibe Session
Sam Sneak of MMG
S.Johnson Bow Ties
Miami - Wynwood
We took flight through the Wynwood District
Guthries of Tallahassee
Aerial video of Guthries of Tallahassee
Amalie Arena
Some of our aerial shots of the famous Amalie Arena.
Port of Tampa
We took out drone out to scan over the Port of Tampa. [for promotional use only]
South Beach
While in Miami, we took our cameras out for a stroll on the strip
We had the great opportunity to film for the special wedding day for Nika+Will in Naples, FL
Join us for a quick glimpse through Florida A&M University!
Who's Next Barbershop
We visit Who's Next Barbershop in Tampa, Fl.
Lendl+Jess Wedding
Take a peek into the wedding day for Jessica+Lendl.
MirBear Necessities
James+Traylaunda Sneak Peek
Hong's Wedding Preview
City Prints CEO
Wilonda BTS
Peek into out session with Wilonda
CDC-Emory - Sample
This video is about CDC-Emory
ABFF Short Recap
Hotel Victor South Beach
From the ocean to the pool side
Sunset Beach
Aerial shots around the famous Sunset Beach in St. Petersburg.
Hard Rock Casino
Aerial of the Hard Rock Casino in Tampa, FL
YBOR City
We took a stroll through YBOR City in Tampa, FL
Tampa Downtown
We took out drone out to scan over the downtown lights of Tampa.
Sneak Peek of N'Lyssa's amazing Sweet 16 Party in Miami, FL
LB's BootCamp
Take a look at a full day of service with LB's Boot Camp
On Cloud Niles - Walter+Vanessa
Macork Solutions BTS
BTS with Macork Solutions to their closed photo shoot with the Rickards High.
Meet Joshua of the Heart Gallery
We followed Joshua as he experienced a priceless day of joining the Tampa Bay Rays
Drew+Deirdre Wynwood
We met with Drew+Deirdre in Wynwood as they celebrated their engagement
Ms. Whitney
A quick glimpse BTS with Ms. Whitney
Higher Hustle's CEO
Gloria BTS
Take a glimpse behind the scenes from out shoot with Gloria
Tom Shaw Speed Camp
Take a peek behind the scenes of speed camp
Jameis Winston Camp
A glimpse into Jameis Winston's Camp
Jalen's Bday Teaser
We're gearing up for Jalen's Bday Bash!
Meet The Walkers Save the Date
The News-Journal
Aerial video of the News-Journal Center
BTS2 - Zach Taylor
We filmed some BTS shots of Zach Taylor's photo shoot session.
Water Works Park
We took flight through Water Works park in Tampa, FL
Top Golf Aerial
We took out drone out to grab a couple shots of the new popular venue. [for promotional use only]
Nika+Will Wedding
Sit back and enjoy this beautiful wedding day with Nika+Will in Naples, FL
Wiregrass Christmas
A preview of the light show at Wiregrass Mall in Tampa, FL
Will Gay Thanksgiving Giveback
We tag along with Pittsburg Steeler, Will Gay, for his Thanksgiving Giveback.
PF Video Mix-Up
Check out this preview of our recent clients.
Meet Kayla of the Heart Gallery
Sweet Face
Sweet face invited us into their kitchen to experience their production.
A. Charles BTS
We linked up with A. Charles Photography and got some BTS footage
Mark+Rakisha Wedding Peek
Lost In The Grass
Follow along as we get "Lost In The Grass" with Whitney
Tony Carter's 2016 VIP Pool Party
Tony Carter throws and insane VIP pool party
American Airlines Arena
Aerial footage of the Heat Arena
Sykes Building
Aerial video of Sykes, Inc.
Cierra+Chavis Sneak Peek
Cierra+Chavis, Miami, FL
Bethune Cookman College
Aerial Video of the Performing Arts Center
BTS - Zach Taylor
On A New Level
One of our clients stopped by for a photo shoot and we chopped up a video.
Nlyssa's Sweet 16
We traveled to Miami to capture one of the most entertaining Sweet 16 party
Mrs. Ayers and her party dance to Beyonce's 711 on their way to the ceremony
LB's Boot Camps
We take a peek into Saturday mornings with LB's Boot Camps in Tallahassee
FSU Strip Preview
We take you for a stroll down the FSU Strip in Tallahassee.
Take a peek into the wedding day for Jessica+Charles.
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Reports Giggleswick / United Kingdom 2011
ELSA Youth Meeting again a blast!
28 Young people who stutter attended the Youth Meeting at Giggleswick near Settle England.
The theme was "The Right to be Heard", Social Inclusion and Human Rights starts online. The meeting was part funded by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe.
Feedback for the delegates was that it was a great success. Here are some of the quotes from the delegates of this and former meetings
- Good memories to remember and experience and friends for a lifetime:).
- Best week of your life with friends for a lifetime
- It changed my life!
- "The leaders were amazing!" I learned that I was not alone
- Participating at an ELSA Youth Meeting was really life-changing for me!
- "I learnt so much about myself, and realised that I am more than my stutter."
- I CAN change the situation for myself and others, which so many delegates are the living proof of!
- A week for change your mind, the beginnig of your new life and a perfect meeting to meet great people.
- A reward for years of struggling which will make you feel warm and part of something special
- This week creates a door in your life where you can find real yourself behind stuttering and awesome new friends.


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EPAC has a voting membership comprised of PAG member jurisdiction and citizen representatives, as well as a diverse set of agency and interest group members. The general public is also welcome to attend. EPAC meets at 9:30 a.m. on the first Friday of each month. The Watershed Planning Subcommittee, Air Quality Subcommittee and the Stormwater Management Working Group report to and receive direction from EPAC.
Annually, EPAC compiles and approves a list of top environmental issues and topics for the PAG region:
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The President came on a great wave of support in 2008 and rode it down to here. Good enough for the win in 2012, the wave will keep moving down; it will be a messy few years methinks.
What happened? The same attitude that had McCain hold his horses and not go aggressively after Obama in 2008, was seen again by the Romney team after they picked Ryan. Played it nice and safe and lost.
For 2016, how about this. How about the Republicans not put someone on the ticket who ran and lost four years before?
I thought Obama would narrowly be defeated, and then we would watch Romney try to deal with all those things that will kick in early in 2013 - as President Obama knew they would not be popular and didn't want them around for the election. But it's not Romney who is going to have to find a way to deal with it, no; the President narrowly won the popular vote (though close to a blowout in the Electoral College). President Obama will have to deal with the monster of his own creation.
The rest of us will have to roll with it one way or another.
The Senate will remain in the dead hand of Sen. Reid (D-NV) and the House will be with the "what can I do with 1/2 of 1/3?" Repubicans whose look on their face as the wet blankets of ObamaCare, debt, regulation, and tax increases hits the nation will not inspire confidence.
Like I said yesterday, look at Argentina. They used to have a higher per-capita GDP than the USA less than a century ago. Decline is often a choice. We made our choice. We'll talk about that here and there as it unfolds, and I'll have another post out later with some more thoughts.
For now though, the popular vote was very tight Obama/Biden 50.2%, Romney/Ryan 48.2%, but that does not matter. A win is a win.
See you in four years after another whiplash in two; the fundamental problems are still here.
Until then, a feelgood story.
A former US Air Force pilot and the man who shot his stealth plane down during Nato's operation in Serbia have struck a remarkable friendship.
Breaking bread with the enemy is one thing. Making it together is a step that former foes do not usually take.
But in Zoltan Dani's kitchen, that is exactly what is happening. Once the commander of a crack Yugoslav anti-aircraft rocket unit, the former colonel has swapped his camouflage for an apron and now runs a successful bakery.
Even more remarkably, kneading the dough beside him is former United States Air Force pilot, Dale Zelko.


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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Lincoln's Repudiation...Proclamation 99
There were many reasons for colonization. In his book Lincoln, David Herbert Donald, provides:
*many argued that the disruptive problems in the United States could only be solved if the cause of the disruption was removed, e.g. slaves.
*white slave owners would be more willing to free their slaves if they knew they were going to Africa or some other colony
*Northerners would support the plan because freed blacks would not be competing for jobs in free states
*the status of former slaves could be elevated if it was shown they could govern their own colony.
Lincoln and other supporters of colonization never favored forced deportation though Lincoln was discussing the establishment of colonies as early as 1852. In his book, Donald quotes Lincoln…..emigration would succeed "in freeing our land from the dangerous presence of slavery" and "in restoring a captive people to their long-lost father-land with bright prospects for the future."
After Christmas, 1862, Lincoln met with Bernard Kock. Mr. Kock owned the lease of an island off the coast of Haiti called Ile A' Vanche or Cow Island, and Lincoln signed a contract with him to establish a colony for freed slaves. Kock's plan included colonizing the island with 5,000 slaves as well as building schools, churches, and medical facilities. A profit sharing plan was also devised for the colony's inhabitants.
Soon after signing the contract Lincoln also asked his aides to make agreements with other nations to establish colonies. Other nations included locations in Central America, the Danish West Indies, Dutch Guiana, British Honduras, New Grenada (Panama), and Chiriqui Lagoon.
By the time the summer months rolled around a group of approximately 400 blacks boarded a ship and sailed for Lle A' Vache. The colony was doomed from the start. First, Kock had declared that he had the necessary support and permission from the Haitian government to establish the colony.
He did not.
Other problems included a lack of leadership, a lack of planning, and a lack of essentials. It didn't help that many of the colonists contracted small pox on the voyage to Lle A' Vache.
Plus it didn't take long for the government to realize Kock was irresponsible and untruthful. There was a rumor floating about Kock was involved with Captain Raphael Semmes, a Confederate privateer. It was thought Kock would turn over colonists to Semmes as runaway slaves. It was at this point that the contract with Kock was cancelled.
Why did Lincoln put his stamp of approval on such a plan anyway? In his book, Donald states…Adherence to such an unworkable scheme was puzzling though not inexplicable – the adherence stemmed from [Lincoln's] lack of interaction and knowledge of the African-American community.
Hmmmm….well, it is plausible.
However, Lincoln's Proclamation 99 provides a little more insight…seen here. It states:
Know ye that, whereas a paper bearing date the 31st day of December last, purporting to be an agreement between the United States and one Bernard Kock for immigration of persons of African extraction to a dependency of the Republic of Hayti, was signed by me on behalf of the party of the first part; but whereas the said instrument was and has since remained incomplete in consequence of the seal of the United States not having been thereunto affixed; and whereas I have been moved by considerations by me deemed sufficient to withhold my authority for affixing the said seal
The contact was cancelled legally because of a technicality. The reality, of course was much more involved.
Lincoln biographers Nicolay and Hay advise that after Lincoln issued Proclamation 99, and Kock was out of the picture, the lease of the island was turned over to the investors. Things really weren't much better. Under this second contract a ship-load of colonists was collected from among the contrabands about Fort Monroe, and during that month the Ocean Ranger sailed for Ile A' Vache with colored emigrants variously stated to number from 411 to 453 persons — about one-third of whom were women and children.
After Kock was dropped from the project, "a group of honest contractors began the export of negroes, receiving fifty dollars for each American negro deported, on official certificate of his having been landed in Hayti," wrote Lincoln biographer William E. Barton. "After about eighty thousand dollars had been expended, it was found that the region set apart for this colony was wholly unsuitable, and the negroes were brought back at the expense of the original agents who had given a fraudulent description of the country."
In his book, Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin P. Thomas writes, " "Although colonization had been an integral part of Lincoln's emancipation plan, long before the failure of the Ile A' Vache experiment he had reluctantly concluded that colonization was impracticable and that he must reconcile himself to a program of racial adjustment within the United States. Whites and blacks must learn to live together as free men. Helping to bring Lincoln to this conclusion was a growing conviction that the use of the Negro as a soldier was the only resource left to him to tip the scale of battle."
Richard N. Current, author of The Political Thought of Abraham Lincoln, also agreed. He wrote, "By the end of war, Lincoln had abandoned the idea of resettling free slaves outside the United States. He had come to accept the fact that Negroes, as a matter of justice as well as practicality, must be allowed to remain in the only homeland they knew, given education and opportunities for self-support, and started on the way to complete assimilation into American society."
You can read more about President Lincoln and the issue of colonization here
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What an interesting post on a complex topic. It seems hard to believe that so many intelligent and capable Americans actually thought that it was feasible to resettle millions of people overseas. It seems like a good example of "magical thinking." Thanks for the in-depth post!
- EHT said...
Thanks Frances....I appreciate the comment. It's kind of amazing to me as well.
I was also amazed that it was so difficult for me to find some things regarding the proposed colony in Haiti. Today, Lincoln's dealings with Kock would be scandalous that someone like that was making deals with the executive office.
- Paul Swendson said...
When I mention to my students past plans to resettle former slaves in Africa or anywhere else, I compare it to sending me back to Scandinavia. Your post demonstrates how Lincoln's views on slavery were constantly evolving. This man who had believed for decades that abolitionism was impractical eventually became the "Great Emancipator." As you said at the end, he also apparently came to the conclusion over time that his past resettlement ideas did not make any sense. I he had lived to see Reconstruction through, maybe he would have eventually tried to do more for freedmen than he had proposed while the war was still going.


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New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman (L) and President Randy Levine show the World Series trophy after they arrive at Narita International Airport, east of Tokyo, on Jan. 31, 2010, to accompany the trophy's six-day tour in Asia. The trophy will be shown on Feb. 1 at the MLB cafe in Tokyo along with the Yomiuri Giants' 2009 Japan Series trophy. The World Series trophy will then be taken to China and Hong Kong.
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In honor of the Fortnight for Freedom, I am going to limit today's quick picks on Christian persecution to the United States.
The list below comes from the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. None of these examples involves burning down churches or mass murders of Christians. They do, however, show a huge change in the way that religious liberty is viewed by the government from just a few years ago.
I believe that this change has come about primarily through the almost non-stop Christian bashing that takes place in our media, academia and on websites. Christian bashing has become so popular that those who practice it as a profession, such as certain authors, speakers and bloggers, are not only able to continue their practice of Christian bashing without facing objections, they make an excellent living at it.
The rise of professional Christian bashers and the aggressive way that they ply their trade has certainly contributed to a cultural situation in which Christians must constantly be on the defensive. I think it has also fueled the attitudes which have led to the discriminatory practices listed below.
I've said a number of times that discrimination is a continuum. People do not move to violent persecution in one step. They work themselves into it by moving along a progression of prejudice and hatred. I believe that America is, as a nation, moving rather rapidly along that progression where Christians are concerned.
From the USCCB:
Current Threats To Religious Liberty
An Overview of Specific Examples
Pope Benedict XVI spoke last year about his worry that religious liberty in the United States is being weakened. He called religious liberty the "most cherished of American freedoms." However, unfortunately, our most cherished freedom is under threat. Consider the following:
- HHS mandate for contraception, sterilization, and abortion-inducing drugs. The mandate of the Department of Health and Human Services forces religious institutions to facilitate and fund a product contrary to their own moral teaching. Further, the federal government tries to define which religious institutions are "religious enough" to merit protection of their religious liberty.
- Catholic foster care and adoption services. Boston, San Francisco, the District of Columbia, and the State of Illinois have driven local Catholic Charities out of the business of providing adoption or foster care services—by revoking their licenses, by ending their government contracts, or both—because those Charities refused to place children with same-sex couples or unmarried opposite-sex couples who cohabit.
- State immigration laws. Several states have recently passed laws that forbid what they deem as "harboring" of undocumented immigrants—and what the Church deems Christian charity and pastoral care to these immigrants.
- Discrimination against small church congregations. New York City adopted a policy that barred the Bronx Household of Faith and other churches from renting public schools on weekends for worship services, even though non-religious groups could rent the same schools for many other uses. Litigation in this case continues.
- Discrimination against Catholic humanitarian services. After years of excellent performance by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Migration and Refugee Services (MRS) in administering contract services for victims of human trafficking, the federal government changed its contract specifications to require MRS to provide or refer for contraceptive and abortion services in violation of Catholic teaching.
- Christian students on campus. In its over-100-year history, the University of California Hastings College of Law has denied student organization status to only one group, the Christian Legal Society, because it required its leaders to be Christian and to abstain from sexual activity outside of marriage.
- Forcing religious groups to host same-sex "marriage" or civil union ceremonies. A New Jersey judge recently found that a Methodist ministry violated state law when the ministry declined to allow two women to hold a "civil union" ceremony on its private property. Further, a civil rights complaint has been filed against the Catholic Church in Hawaii by a person requesting to use a chapel to hold a same-sex "marriage" ceremony.
Is our most cherished freedom truly under threat? Yes, Pope Benedict XVI recognized just last year that various attempts to limit the freedom of religion in the U.S. are particularly concerning. The threat to religious freedom is larger than any single case or issue and has its roots in secularism in our culture. The Holy Father has asked for the laity to have courage to counter secularism that would "delegitimize the Church's participation in public debate about the issues which are determining the future of American society."


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The Board of WPP announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2011. Despite recent uncertainties, these results continue the post-Lehman bounce-back seen in 2010 and the Group has now achieved levels of pro-forma revenues and profitability beyond 2008.
Billings were up 5.2% at £21.392 billion.
Reportable revenue was up 6.1% at £4.713 billion. Revenue on a constant currency basis was up 8.1% compared with last year, chiefly reflecting the comparative strength of the pound sterling against the US dollar. As a number of our competitors report in US dollars and the euro and inter-currency comparisons are difficult, the Unaudited condensed consolidated interim income statement: Reportable US dollar illustration and Unaudited condensed consolidated interim income statement: Reportable Euro illustration show WPP's interim results in reportable US dollars and euros respectively. This shows that US dollar reportable revenues were up 12.8% to $7.622 billion, which compares with the $6.639 billion of our closest worldwide competitor and that euro reportable revenues were up 6.0% at €5.424 billion, which compares to €2.699 billion of our nearest European-based competitor. Headline earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation ('Headline EBITDA') were $1.005 billion compared to $944 million for our nearest competitor, with our profitability being more skewed to the second half.
On a like-for-like basis, which excludes the impact of acquisitions and currency, revenues were up 6.1% in the first half, with gross margin up 6.8%. In the second quarter, like-for-like revenues were up 5.6%, less than the first quarter 6.7%, with gross margin up 6.4%, following 7.3% growth in the first quarter. This reflects increased client advertising and promotional ('A' & 'P') spending ('A' probably increasing more than 'P'), across most of the Group's major geographic markets and functional sectors despite tougher comparatives, although clients understandably continue to demand increased effectiveness and efficiency.
Headline EBITDA was up 10.5% to £619.5 million and up 12.7% in constant currencies. Headline operating profit was up 13.7% to £517.9 million from £455.3 million and up 15.9% in constant currencies, over half a billion pounds sterling for the first time in the first half.
Headline operating margins were up 0.7 margin points to 11.0% compared to 10.3% in the first half of last year. On a like-for-like basis operating margins were up 0.6 margin points. Headline gross margin margins were up 0.7 margin points to 11.9%. Given the significance of consumer insight revenues to the Group, gross margin is probably a more meaningful measure of comparative, competitive revenue growth and margin performance. These are 'clean' margin increases without the benefit of one-off provisions to cover expenses, as seen elsewhere in the industry.
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Net finance costs (excluding the revaluation of financial instruments) were up slightly at £100.9 million, compared with £99.1 million in 2010, an increase of £1.8 million, reflecting higher funding costs mainly offset by lower levels of average net debt.
Headline profit before tax was up 17.1% to £417.0 million from £356.2 million, or up 19.6% in constant currencies.
Reported profit before tax rose by 37.1% to £334.3 million from £243.9 million. In constant currencies, reported profit before tax rose by 41.7%.
The tax rate on headline profit before tax was 22.0%, down 1.9 percentage points on the first half rate in 2010 of 23.9% and in line with the 2010 full year tax rate of 22.0%.
Profits attributable to share owners rose by 53.0% to £230.7 million from £150.8 million.
Diluted headline earnings per share rose by 19.4% to 22.8p from 19.1p. In constant currencies, earnings per share on the same basis rose by 22.8%. Diluted reported earnings per share were up 50.8% to 18.1p and up 58.4% in constant currencies.
In line with the statement made in the Group's 2010 Preliminary Results Announcement, concerning increasing the dividend payout ratio, the Board declares an increase of 25% in the first interim ordinary dividend to 7.46p per share. The record date for this first interim dividend is 14 October 2011, payable on 14 November 2011.
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Kids Eat Right Month is the perfect time for families to focus on the importance of healthful eating and active lifestyles.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages families to shop smart, cook together and eat right (Kidseatright.org). Don't know where to start? Activity Tips from the Meijer Healthy Living Dietitians make it easy for your family to eat wholesome, nutritious meals:
• Shop Smart. To encourage a healthy lifestyle, get your children involved in selecting the food that will appear at the breakfast, lunch or dinner table.
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Pre-K/Kindergarten: Breakfast with cereal, milk, and fruit (berries or bananas)
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Upper Elementary/Middle School: Plan a dinner meal that they can help prepare at home such as a Skillet Pasta (such as the Meijer "Ready for You" Skillet Lasagna Recipe), with a tossed salad and fruit with yogurt for dessert.
• Cook Healthy. Involve your child in the cutting, mixing and preparation of meals. They will learn about food and may even be enticed to try new foods they helped prepare.
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• Eat Right. Sit down together as a family to enjoy a wonderful meal and the opportunity to share the day's experiences with one another. The benefits of family meals go beyond good nutrition. Research indicates that those families who eat together have a stronger bond, and children have higher self-confidence and perform better in school.
Be active! Regular physical activity, whether it's structured sports or just outdoor play, is vital to strengthen muscle and bones, promote a healthy body weight, reduce diabetes risk, support learning, develop social skills and build self-esteem. Kids are encouraged to be active for 60 minutes per day.
Family-friendly recipes
Overnight oatmeal
Serves 8
Prepare day before: Coat inside of 5-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Add 2 cups steel cut oats and 8 cups of water to slow cooker. Cover and turn heat setting to low. Cook overnight until oats are tender and creamy for 7-8 hours.
In the morning: Serve with your favorite toppings like fresh, canned, frozen or dried fruit, peanut butter, nuts, spices (cinnamon, pumpkin spice, allspice, ginger)
Apple Pie a la Mode: Greek vanilla yogurt, ½ cup diced apple, sprinkle of cinnamon
Tropical Delight: low fat milk, ½ cup pineapple chunks, sliced banana
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Serves 1
1 tbsp. hummus
1 Flatout Multigrain with Flax flatbread (by deli counter)
2 slices Meijer deli chicken breast
1 slice reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup Earthbound Farm Organic baby spinach
½ Topline Farms seedless cucumber, cut into thin strips, divided
1 skewer stick
1 SUNSET CAMPARI brand cocktail tomato
2 olive slices
1. Spread hummus on flatbread. Add deli chicken, cheese, spinach, half of the cucumbers and roll flatbread (do not tuck in ends). Trim ends off flatbread and cut flatbread into five separate rolls. Slide rolls onto skewer.
2. Slide tomato onto skewer for head. Cut slits in tomato and insert black olives for eyes. Cut slits in top of tomato and insert cucumbers for antenna.
3. Use remaining cucumbers to represent legs by each roll.
Recipe adapted from www.produceforkids.com
Easy skillet lasagna
Serves 6
8 ounces dry bow tie pasta, uncooked (try whole wheat)
3/4 pound Italian pork sausage (substitute lean ground beef)
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic & Oregano, undrained
1 can (6 oz. each) Tomato Paste
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Nutrition tip: you can add more veggies including spinach, sliced mushrooms, bell pepper, squash
1.) Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt.
2.) Meanwhile, cook sausage/ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 7 minutes or until crumbled and no longer pink, stirring occasionally; drain. Add undrained tomatoes and tomato paste; mix well. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3.) Drain pasta; stir into tomato mixture. Stir in 1 cup cheese; sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over top. Cover skillet with lid. Cook 5 minutes more or until cheese melts.
Serve with Dole® bagged salad, mixed berries and low fat milk
Tina Miller, MS RD Meijer Healthy Living Advisor, www.meijerhealthyliving.com


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The Rapids defeated Arsenal FC's reserves 1-0 this morning to earn their first preseason win of the year.
The match was the first of the year for Casey, Pablo Mastroeni, Colin Clark, and the newly-acquired Jeff Larentowicz and Danny Earls.
Each team took advantage of the setting to observe many players in game conditions, with the Rapids using 21 players and Arsenal testing 22.
Although Colorado started slow and Arsenal were sharp early on, it was the Rapids who nearly scored in the game's 19th minute. Casey stripped center back Luke Ayling and went one-on-one with the keeper, who saved the shot. The rebound fell to Omar Cummings, who played it back to Casey, but his second attempt went wide left.
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Shortly after entering the match in the 70th minute, Rapids backup 'keeper Steward Ceus helped preserve the shutout with a diving save.
The Rapids will train at Arsenal's training centre for the next two days before playing the San Jose Earthquakes in a preseason match on Friday at Tottenham's training ground.
Colorado Rapids: Matt Pickens (Steward Ceus 73), Kosuke Kimura (Rob Valentino 61), Drew Moor (Oscar Murillo 61), Julien Bauet (Mike Holody 61), Danny Earls, Wells Thompson (Colin Clark 75), Nick LaBrocca (Jeff Larentowicz 75), Pablo Mastroeni (Ross LaBauex 46), Jamie Smith (Andy Lorei 75), Conor Casey (Pat Noonan 61), Omar Cummings (Andre Apkan 61)
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Pam Anderson may have given her biggest reveal yet.
The buxom "Baywatch" babe who made a steamy home video with rocker Tommy Lee said in an interview set to air today on British TV that she confessed to her sons she was the main attraction on the X-rated footage.
"I just said, 'Look, Mommy and Daddy were massively in love, we videotaped everything, everything was videotaped, and you're probably going to hear about something at school," Anderson said.
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The mother of two decided to tell Brandon, 12, and Dylan, 11, about the tape because it was made mention of in her 2006 "Borat" cameo, according to the British tab The Sun.
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Whether it's for Deep Learning (AI), High Performance Computing (HPC), Virtual Reality (VR) or Augmented Reality (AR), Scientific Visualization, Signal Processing, CAD or complex CAE simulations, or mission simulators, NVIDIA Quadro professional graphics products feature the long product lifecycles and availability required by government and defense programs.
Built to mission-critical quality standards and offering long lifecycle availability, NVIDIA Quadro desktop and embedded GPU solutions provide the visual and compute performance required for the world's most sophisticated medical imaging systems and diagnostic workstations – and can bring new technologies like Deep Learning (AI) into the fold to improve clinician accuracy and patient outcomes.
Whether in the field or in the office engineers, geologists and earth scientists rely on Quadro GPUs to deliver dramatically reduced model processing cycle times and sharper images of region-of-interest datasets, leading to more effective lease bidding, higher service revenues and, ultimately, greater chances of striking oil or gas reserves.
With a broad portfolio of PCIe and MXM form factors, unmatched driver stability and features, enterprise support and long product lifecycles, NVIDIA Quadro GPUs deliver a captivating and vibrant, real-time, and immersive multimedia experience; all while meeting the strictest regulatory compliance, cost, thermal envelope, and reliability criteria demanded by commercial gaming devices.
With a robust product portfolio, PNY delivers professional solutions for a diverse range of industries and applications.
Quadro RTX products feature GPU memory with enough capacity to hold even the largest, most complex models, with lifelike 8K textures, lighting, and materials.
Only Quadro is certified by 100+ ISVs for use with key applications across CAD/CAE, 3D Design, AEC, Manufacturing, M&E, and Science and Technical markets.
Provides hardware synchronization for up to four Quadro RTX boards, and up to 32 displays.
Boost the performance of even the most demanding applications by utilizing multiple Quadro RTX boards.
Provides low-latency ingest of HD, 4K, or beyond video for editing, color grading, virtual sets, or on-air broadcast.
(64x) Reduces "jaggies" to provide the highest possible screen image quality. Full Scene Antialiasing can be boosted to 128x with SLI Mode.
Provides the visual 3D stereoscopic quality required by professionals.
Warp and Blend are Quadro only features that work with advanced multi-projector systems.
Blends projected images into a single continuous whole or corrects geometric displacements introduced by display bezels.
Treats up to 32 physical displays as a single logical display, and allows unmodified applications to span all of them.
Allows quick desktop customization and windows management, or the creation of virtual desktops for a specific task or workflow.
Check board functionality, perform remote troubleshooting, upgrade drivers, or monitor the operating environment of a Quadro board, across a department or continent.


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Sir Larry necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 140 diseños de 44 diseñadores freelance.
Area 5 Design
Area 5 Design is a video production company specializing in training video, promotional videos, and tv spots. We're a young and trendy company that has a soft spot for Cold War/Atomic Era advertisements. We also like anything retro-futuristic in style. The company name itself, Area 5 Design, inspires thoughts of a secret atomic age bunker where scientific projects are undertaken (yes we know, it's a little silly). We want a logo that gives off that 1950's feel but still have it be modern and stylish today.
Target audience is medium to large businesses that need creative video production.
The logo must have a 1950's atomic age feel. A happier, brighter feel is probably the way we're going but we'd be willing to consider darker logos. Something that epitomizes that 1950's American hopefulness while still under the threat of nuclear annihilation.
Reds, whites, yellows, and blues were common colors used in that era of advertising so schemes with those might be the most accurate.
Some useful links:
- Plan 59 is a library of atomic age advertising. We're frequent visitors so this might be a good source of inspiration.
- The Fallout series pretty much epitomizes the term "retro futurism."
Descubre cómo funciona un concurso de diseño u obtén más información sobre nuestros servicios de diseño de logo.


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LIZZ333This was the 1st U2 show I saw & it was awesome. It was the day before my birthday, Elvis's Dead Day & a Sunday evening. What I remember is that they did an Elvis song & the sky was red when they sang "Sunday, Bloody Sunday! I took my little brother - A huge U2 fan- it was a great night!


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A development consulting company that specializes in geographic web sites. Past projects have included custom Google Maps applications.
A pre-flight planning tool for general aviation pilots including aeronautical charts, current weather conditions, forecasts, and airport information.
A map of health inspections for Seattle and King County food establishments.
A quick and dirty achive of messages from an old Yahoo group. (Aug 2015 update: this site is temporarily offline for maintenance. Feel free to bug me at the email address below to get it back online.) http://vafarchive.com
Email Dave.


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The very existence of Mass Local Food depends entirely on the generous contributions of time, energy, and creativity that our volunteers offer. Currently, the co-op has no paid staff. The faces of our volunteers are most visible on Distribution Day, when they arrive in Gardner facility to sort or transport orders or at the various pickup sites to serve our customers. Volunteers may change from month to month, but if you come to one of the sites on a regular basis, you're likely to see some familiar faces. We encourage you to introduce yourself!
We also have several volunteers who have worked hard, usually behind the scenes, to make our communication and general Web presence a pleasant experience.
Ben Witte, Webmaster
We owe our exciting new look to the creative talents and technical skills of Ben Witte, who rebuilt our website amid his coursework at the University of Vermont. While working toward a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Ben began learning the ins and outs of web design as a self-taught side project. His learning opportunities have come through his volunteer work of rebuilding and improving websites for socially responsible organizations.
Ben's web development business, WitsEnj, offers web design, SEO, social media and online marketing.
Nancy Burnett, Web Editor
Nancy Burnett first dedicated her professional experience in writing, editing, and creative directing to the conception and development of our website, which launched in August 2010.
Nancy's voracious interest in re-localization and sustainable food systems has fueled her work with the co-op. In addition to her efforts on the website, Nancy is the organizer and host of the Holden pickup site. She has been connected to Mass Local Food since its inception and looks forward to continuing her work with the co-op in the years to come.
Katherine Anderson, Illustrator
You only need to see our logo and the illustrations on our website to recognize Katherine Anderson's artistic contributions to Mass Local Food. Katherine lives in Douglas, where she and her partner recently founded Sweet Birch Farm, raising sustainably grown specialty vegetables and herbs on small, intensively managed plots. Sweet Birch Farm supplies the multifarm Stone's Throw CSA, as well as local markets. The growing interest in local foods excites Katherine, and she hopes that the increase in marketing outlets, including Mass Local Food Co-op, encourages more beginning farmers in Massachusetts. Katherine is also a freelance graphic designer and was happy to lend her creative skills to our co-op.
Those Even Less Visible, but Equally Appreciated
We also have tremendous gratitude for the following individuals and groups for their generosity and ongoing support.
- With Joel G. Kinney, Esq's pro bono legal services and general guidance, we were able to customize and file our Articles of Incorporation and work through the detailed process of reviewing and amending our Bylaws. Joel works in the law offices of Goldstein & Herndon, LLP, in Chestnut Hill.
- As part of her coursework toward a degree in business, Sharon Barrett created our business plan. The business plan is our compass and will be a necessary document to have in hand when we are ready to secure a bank loan or approach investors.
- We also have immense appreciation for all the people who have supported and assisted Kelley O'Connor during the early days of the MLFC: Groton Local, Harvard Local, and the re-localization folks who participated in the visioning event she attended on New Year's Day 2007.
We encourage all our members to join in the fun of Distribution Day, as often as possible. If you're interested in volunteering for any aspect of making the operation of Mass Local Food possible, send us a note.
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Fort Lauderdale Hot Deals!
This is Fort Lauderdale premier place for finding the BEST local deals near you.
Use our search features to find deals you'll love. Then, claim your offer with one click! Offers are free for all Community Members.Hurry to grab top deals before they expire or run out!


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Your Noonday Ambassador will style you and your guests (virtually!) in our gorgeous collection. You'll have so much fun discovering new looks together! As you choose your favorite pieces, your Ambassador will share the inspiring stories behind our collection and explain why your purchases matter.
On average, Noonday Hostesses earn over $100 in free Noonday accessories and can shop two styles at 50% off! When you host an Adoption Trunk show or a Gather for Good Trunk Show, you will earn 50% off items and 10% of the proceeds will be donated to the cause of your choice.
In addition to supporting your Ambassador's business and the needs of your local community, your Trunk Show creates a marketplace for Artisan Businesses around the world, empowering them to create dignified jobs in vulnerable communities.
Gather for Good
Connect virtually with your friends to raise funds for your local community. Noonday Collection will donate 10% of the proceeds to an individual, organization, or cause of your choice. Plus, earn 50% off accessories.
Help an Adopting Family Bring Their Child Home
Host an Adoption Trunk Show to give 10% of sales to an adopting family. Plus, earn 50% off accessories.
*Hostess Reward Dollars cannot be used toward the purchase of 50% off items.
*Trunk Shows must have at least three unique orders and $300+ in sales to qualify for Hostess Rewards.
*Virtual Trunk Shows must have 3+ unique orders and $300 in sales to qualify. Offer valid through April 30, 2020.
Host in April
and get 60% off.
Papyrus Layered Necklace
$52 $20.80
Host in May
and get 60% off.
Spiraled Pendant Necklace
$44 $17.60
Spend $75 at a Trunk Show in April and get 50% off.
Sun Circle Earrings
$42 $21
Driftwood Necklace
$48 $24
Stacked Bamboo Necklace
$32 $16
Golden Glaze Bracelet
$34 $17
Locked Link Bracelet
$38 $19
Spend $75 at a Trunk Show in May and get 50% off.
Abrazo Hoops
$38 $19
Dancing Coins Bracelet
$42 $21
Simply enter your information below and your local Ambassador will be in touch to schedule your Trunk Show.
Please note: Noonday is encouraging all Trunk Shows to be held online during this season of COVID-19.
What is a Noonday Collection Trunk Show like?
A Trunk Show is a party where you and your friends can shop for jewelry and accessories handmade by Artisans around the world and get styling tips from a Noonday Ambassador. You will discover the stories of the talented Artisans who make our pieces. By shopping, you and your friends will create opportunity in vulnerable communities around the world. Noonday has something for everyone – all styles and budgets – and there is no pressure for guests to purchase anything.
While many of our Trunk Shows are hosted by women, men also host shows – often as a way to make it easy for other men to shop for gifts for their wives, sisters, daughters and friends!
You can host a Trunk Show on a weekday or a weekend, during the day or in the evening. Trunk Shows are a great reason to gather friends for a play date or a night out. Ask your Ambassador about her availability! Check your calendar ahead of time for other events, choose a date and invite your friends with confidence – you are giving them an opportunity to make a difference!
How far in advance should I plan my Trunk Show?
It is never too early to get something on the books! Your Ambassador will help you set a date. We think at least two or three weeks is enough time to gather friends. We make it easy for you to send out invitations and to remind your guests – ask your Ambassador for more details!
Where can I host a Trunk Show?
You can host a Noonday Trunk Show anywhere, not just in your home! Any space where you can gather friends and give your Ambassador room to set up a beautiful display of Noonday Products could work. We have had Trunk Shows at coffee shops, offices, schools, churches and more. Contact your Ambassador to talk about options in your community.
Can I host a Trunk Show with a friend?
While you are welcome to get friends or family involved in helping you host a Trunk Show, only one person may earn Hostess Rewards. Contact your Ambassador for more details.
How do I prepare for my Trunk Show?
Before your guests arrive, clear a space where your Ambassador can set up her display. Your Ambassador will bring everything else! When it comes to food and drinks, our best advice is to keep it simple. Make a pot of coffee or open a bottle of wine, set out some fruit, cheese or dessert, and make your friends feel welcome.
Will I get to see the entire collection at my Trunk Show?
Trunk Shows are the best way to see our one-of-a-kind collection in person. Your Ambassador will bring her unique selection of Noonday Collection jewelry and accessories. She will also bring our gorgeous Lookbook so you can discover the entire collection! Plus you can always shop online.
What if some of my friends can't make it?
You can always invite your friends to shop online as a part of your Trunk Show! Your Ambassador will give you the details of how this works to make sure you receive credit for any online orders.
How much space do I need to host a Trunk Show?
You don't need a big house to host a Trunk Show! Your Ambassador will need a space where she can set up samples – think kitchen counter, dining table or coffee table – and your friends will need a little room to gather. To save space, invite friends to choose their favorite pieces as they walk in the door to wear during the Trunk Show.
How long will it take for our new orders to arrive?
After your guests write down their orders at your Trunk Show, your Ambassador will place the orders through our website. Our Home Office team based in Austin, Texas will pack the orders with love. They will be delivered within 3 weeks. Want more details? Visit our Shipping & Delivery page.
Still Have Questions?
Our friendly support team just happens to love providing answers.Contact Us
Your Trunk Show will create meaningful opportunities for families across the globe. By creating a marketplace for their beautiful products in your home or local venue, you enable Artisan Entrepreneurs to create dignified jobs in vulnerable communities.Discover Your Impact


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What are your favorite podcasts?
(This is a follow-on to last week's question: Do you watch genealogy webinars?)
This week I started listening to AJ Jacobs' new podcast, "Twice Removed." I'm guessing it was inspired by his involvement in the Global Family Reunion. It's not an instructional podcast, but it's highly entertaining! Check it out!
Share your favorite Podcasts in your answer and we will have a great resource list of Genealogy Podcasts to share with others!
My favorites are:
New Netherland Praatjes http://www.newnetherlandinstitute.org/history-and-heritage/additional-resources/new-netherland-praatjes/
The Forget-Me-Not Hour http://www.blogtalkradio.com/janeewilcox She covers a huge range of topics.
Lisa Louise Cooke also does the "Family Tree Magazine Podcast" that comes out once per month.
I also listen to
I love listening to Podcast. I have listed a few that haven't yet been mentioned that I listen to:-
With an Australian focus
Genies Down Under - http://geniesdownunder.com.au/
Jennyalogy Podcast - http://jennyalogypodcast.blogspot.com.au/
Dead and Buried Podcast - http://www.deadandburiedpodcast.com/dead-and-buried-podcast/
World focus
The Genealogy Professional podcast - http://www.thegenealogyprofessional.com/episodes/
The Podcast History of Our World - http://www.podcasthistoryofourworld.com/history-podcasts/
Family Tree Magazine Podcast - http://www.familytreemagazine.com/info/podcasts
Extreme Genes - http://extremegenes.com/
My interest is mainly DNA and I mainly read rather than listen but I like the extreme genes podcast ...
also A Savory Spotlight on LAtalkradio!


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Refrigeration Gaskets
Refrigeration gaskets are the unsung heroes of your refrigerators. These modest refrigeration parts create a seal on your refrigerator door, keeping the cold air in, and more importantly, the warm air out. The gasket on your refrigerator door helps you maintain low temperatures so your product stays cold and safe for consumption. Plus, in most cases they give you a really satisfying "thwump" that lets you know your door has closed completely!
Did you know that a torn or broken refrigerator gasket could cost you some serious change when it comes to your energy bills? That's because your refrigeration equipment is working even harder to maintain the proper temperature—but really, with a broken door gasket, your refrigerator is trying to cool the entire kitchen at that point. Broken gaskets do little for helping you attain your sustainability goals, which is why you want to tackle that problem sooner than later if you suspect it needs replacing. Keep an eye on these other signs of wear that your gasket may be experiencing:
- Cracks have appeared in the lining of the gasket
- You feel cold air coming out of the refrigerator
- The gasket material feels brittle, appears always compressed, or is starting to separate from the equipment
- You notice frost building up on the shelves and food in the freezer or walk-in
Not only is a broken refrigerator gasket bad for your energy bills and the environment, but it's also takes a toll on the refrigeration unit itself. When your commercial refrigerator isn't running at its peak performance, you can inadvertently reduce the lifespan of your equipment. For example, when your commercial equipment can't maintain a temperature, it works harder to keep things cold, causing more wear and tear on the machine itself. Fluctuations in temperature is also a serious food safety risk and could promote the growth of harmful bacteria—earning you poor marks from the health inspector and putting your customer's health at risk.
Keep your refrigeration gaskets lasting longer by keeping them clean! Removing food, dirt and other items in between gasket grooves prevents unwanted grime buildup that can affect gasket performance (and could contaminate your food). Wipe between gasket grooves during your daily cleaning routine.
Don't overlook refrigeration gasket parts when it comes to your commercial equipment. Stock up on a few extra refrigerator parts today!


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Officials ask state to reconsider tax credit denied to Pure Romance
Company considers move to NKY
Some local officials thought it was a done deal -- Pure Romance would move into the former Delta Airlines call center down the street from Cincinnati's City Hall. Now they want to know why the state nixed it.
The CEO says the company is now a $100-million dollar global company that "empowers women" and addresses issues of sexual health and relationships.
But it's outgrown its space in Loveland.
"We went downtown and we saw all that's been done with OTR, the Banks, and knew what happens with that council and business community," CEO Chris Cicchinelli said. "We wanted to be down in Cincinnati."
City council member PG Sittenfeld and Ohio Rep. Denise Driehaus say a deal had been reached.
The city would provide a $353,000 tax break and the state would kick in $108,000. Pure Romance would move 60 jobs downtown and create 60 new ones.
That is, until Ohio suddenly said no.
The director of the Ohio Development Services Agency, David Goodman, said he denied the credits for Pure Romance after a review, saying it's not among industries targeted for state investment such as biotech, logistics and energy.
"I didn't think it was a wise investment of state dollars. It's not part of the targeted industries that JobsOhio typically invests in," Goodman told a newspaper last week.
"We don't need the state, the governor, Director Goodman to be moralistic, prudish," Sittenfeld said Tuesday. The common sense is we need good jobs."
"The question we asked is, 'Why make that decision?' and the answer we got is ambiguous, saying it does not meet the criteria," Driehaus said. "I've got the criteria right here, and it fits the criteria."
The company is now also talking to northern Kentucky officials and will make a decision soon.
"Ultimately my heart is in Cincinnati, that's where I want to raise my family, my kids, but I also want to do what's right for Pure Romance and our organization," Cicchinelli said.
Sittenfeld said the city is working to come up with a plan that would keep the company in Ohio.


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Tree City Growth Awards
Category C: Planning and Management
C1. Tree-Maintenance Budget (9 points)
A budget line in the city budget specifically for tree maintenance (as opposed to planting or removals) was initiated or significantly increased. (Please indicate budget allocation for the current and previous year with documentation.)
C2. Municipal Funding (8 points)
Expanded or innovative municipal funding was developed to be used specifically to increase the planting and care of community trees. Examples include special tax districts, curb tax, bond issues, license fees, gas tax, utility surcharge, etc.
C3. Sidewalk/Curb Policy (5 points)
Policies were adopted or significantly improved which call for placement, construction, replacement and repair of sidewalks and curbs in a manner that will minimize tree damage. (Please enclose a copy of the policies as documentation.)
C4. Tree Inventory and Analysis (7 points)
A basic inventory of street and/or park trees was conducted for the first time or updated, and an analysis was performed indicating what conclusions are to be drawn from the inventory: species mix, planting and care needs, etc. (Please enclose copy of the inventory, or a sample from one neighborhood, and the analysis as documentation.)
C5. Computerized Tree-Management System (9 points)
The tree management system was first computerized and is site specific, i.e. individual trees identified with specific locations, and includes a work-reporting method with the work data on individual trees updated on a regular basis, preferably at least weekly.
C6. Management Plan (7 points)
A long-range, community-wide tree planting and management master plan using inventory data and covering at least the next 3–5 year period was first adopted or significantly improved. (Please enclose copy of plan as documentation.)
C7. Licensing (5 points)
A licensing program was initiated or significantly improved for all tree-care companies or individuals operating in the community. (Please enclose explanatory literature as documentation.)
C8. Improved Ordinance (6 points)
A new or revised and significantly improved ordinance related to trees was adopted. The ordinance(s) must lead to the improved management and/or protection of trees and tree habitat and might include such measures as protecting historic or specimen trees, protecting trees and tree habitat during construction, conserving woodlands, ending tree topping, requiring new developments to preserve green spaces or plant trees, requiring parking lot landscaping, etc. (Please enclose copy of ordinance as documentation.)
C9. Standards and Specifications (6 points)
A standards and specifications document was adopted, or updated and significantly improved, as a separate document which complements the community's tree ordinance. Provisions might include such things as acceptable street trees to plant, standards for planting in downtown areas and along residential streets, and tree-maintenance guidelines. The standards would be updated and kept current by the city forester, tree board, or equivalent authority. (Please enclose copy with documentation.)
C10. Wildlife Habitat (3 points)
Wildlife habitat was developed or protected, including such practices as setting aside "no mowing" zones, planting trees and shrubs for wildlife purposes, protecting riparian zones, adding water impoundments for wildlife, providing nest boxes, etc.
C11. Park, Open Space (5 points)
Forested open space was acquired or a park developed with major tree planting. To use this criterion, it is necessary to demonstrate that the forestry staff or tree board was instrumental in the project. The land in question must be available for public use. Land covered by a scenic or other easement may also be included here.
C12. Emergency Plan (4 points)
A tree-care emergency plan was developed or significantly improved. The plan could outline who will provide what services after a severe storm, mutual aid available between communities or jurisdictions, and how to work effectively with the news media.
C13. Professional Tree Manager (10 points)
A full-time city forester or equivalent was hired for the first time. (Please indicate name, title, education/degree and starting date.)
C14. Accreditation for Forestry Department (10 points)
Seek and receive accreditation for the municipal forestry department such as that provided by the Society of Municipal Arborists.
Next - Category D:Tree Planting & Maintenance
Related Resource
Tree City USA Bulletin: How to Conduct a Street Tree Inventory