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As expected, with today's webOS 1.4.1 update, Palm has indeed released its Mobile Hotspot application, the company released earlier this year for its Verizon Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus already. However, only O2 Germany customers will be able to download Palm's Mobile Hotspot application from Palm's updated App Catalog (because O2 Germany allows the use of handsets as modem without any extra charges). Palm's Mobile Hotspot enables the Palm Pre to act as a mobile WiFi router by providing wireless broadband access to up to 5 WiFi connected devices. The simple to configure application utilizes the existing data plans.
Palm Mobile Hotspot for the Palm Pre is now available from the Pre App Catalog and provides provides secure WPA/WPA2 Internet access for up to five devices that have WiFi b capabilities and are within a range up to 50 meters.
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- 2 Beds
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SubdivisionNorthwoods Condo
Listing Date11/26/18
Year Built1978
AreaVail Village
Lot Size0.05 Acres (2,178 SqFt)
Parking1 Car Assigned
Property Description
2-bedroom 2-bath condominium in one of Vail Villages premier complexes. Gated community. Northwoods complex was revitalized and upgraded completed major renovation in 2016 including exterior, halls, pool, hot tub & gym. Be sure to view Virtual Media 3D-scan linked to this listing
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Charming, pedestrian friendly Vail Village has everything you could need or want right at your fingertips. The heart of Vail is located at the base of the ski mountain, home to Gondola One, and has undergone a great transformation with the renovation and construction of dozens of properties. The Village, with its heated cobblestone streets and quaint European architecture, invites you to discover world-class fine dining, art galleries, local boutiques and luxury retail. In addition to the tremendous variety of shopping and dining, Vail Village hosts sporting and cultural events, festivals, and concerts year-round. These include the Burton US Open, The GoPro Mountain Games, Gourmet on the Gore, Sunday Summer Farmer's Markets, Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival, Vail International Dance Festival and free winter and summer outdoor concert series at the stunning Solaris Plaza.
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About Sword of Damocles
(There's no other explanation for it.)
Tea Party Terrorists
Since CISPA is ultimately fear-based, without logical bases in law or reality, it's no surprise that the Republican House, which toadies to the ever-fearful Tea Party, passed CISPA. The great irony is that the Tea Party is so fearful of enemies of freedom it doesn't know that it is willing to support enemies of freedom it does: the intelligence community, big media corporations, and an army of opportunistic "cyberwar" consultants now larger than the US Army itself. Such budget sucks are costing us billions annually already, without much to show for it except our personal freedoms being invaded.
Oh, I know what will do it: remind them that Senator Obama voted for faulty FISA legislation, CISPA's antecedent, in 2008. Hate the man, hate his legislation. You have to think crazy to win politically these days.
"FB likely still supports it, they just won't say it out loud anymore because some very loud people get upset. It's not a question of the majority, but of a very vocal minority.
"It's too bad that some people feel the need to punish them for their free speech."
Oh right, like the application of "free speech" to cable TV, with the outcome that only cable TV operators get to control who has "free speech" via their medium. Or the same for the telcos. Or for the billboard owners who clutter the landscape with their visual trash.
The notion that corporations and other non-entities have a "right to free speech" was the precursor to the Supreme Court's holding in Citizens United, which determined that anyone with a billion dollars or more is entitled to exercise his or her free speech to completely negate the US Constitution.
Such idiocy deserves the condemnation it receives. Regrettably, it doesn't receive it from the policymakers who count, only the techno-serfs who must kowtow to every whim of Big Media. Eat it.


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Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Perry Underhill, Jr. and Shirley A Underhill to Bank of America, N.A., dated October 21, 2004, recorded in Deed Book 396, Page 386, Appling County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($129,000.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Appling County, Georgia within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in May, 2012, the following described property: SEE EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney's fees (notice of intent to collect attorney's fees having been given). Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Bank of America, N.A., 177 Countrywide Way, Mail Stop: CAO-911-01-05, Lancaster, CA 93536, (661) 951-5100. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Perry Underhill, Jr. and Shirley A Underhill or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 195 Heath Street, Baxley, Georgia 31513. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. This law firm is seeking solely to foreclose the creditor?s lien on real estate and this law firm will not be seeking a personal money judgment against you.
Bank of America, N.A.
as Attorney in Fact for Perry Underhill, Jr. and Shirley A Underhill
McCalla Raymer, LLC 1544
Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
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EXHIBIT "A" All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot No. 244 of the 2nd Land District of Appling County, Georgia, consisting of 0.918 acre, more or less, and being bounded, now or formerly, as follows: North and East by lands of Kathy Atkins; South by the Northern right-of-way of Heath Street; and West by the Eastern right-of-way of Alicia Street. For a more particular description reference is hereby made to a survey and plat thereof prepared by Denean W. Dixon and Associates, certified by Denean W. Dixon, G.R.L.S. No. 1647, dated October 7, 2002, recorded in Plat Book 16, Page 243, of the records of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, and incorporated herein for a more full and complete description and all other legal purposes. This being the same and identical property conveyed from Katherine C. Atkins to Medders Construction Company, Inc. by deed dated October 25, 2002, recorded in Deed Book 367, Page 114 of the records of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia.
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gpn11 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, APPLING COUNTY THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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While testing a SCSI controller with Ubuntu 16.04, I noticed some strange things concerning disk definition order...
Examples of different disk compositions and their 'sdx' definitions after booting:
Sata HD -> sda
USB disk -> sdb
SCSI HD -> sda
USB disk -> sdb
Sata HD -> sdc
SCSI CD-ROM (no sdx definition given)
USB disk -> sda
Sata HD -> sdb
So, what is the logic in these results...? Why adding a SCSI disk (even when there is no sdx definition given to it) seems to reverse the defintion order of Sata and an USB disks? This is not just a curiosity because if the sdx definition of your boot disk changes you get Kernel panics and have to change Bootargs...
( I do not dare even guess what might happen if also an additional Sata controller would be present! )
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Nepotism Rules in Possible Violation in Richwood TownshipPost Views 6
Richwood Township possibly breached the nepotism clause of the Louisiana Code of Ethics by appointing former township Mayor Ed Harris to be the municipality's director of economic development, according to The News Star.
Current Mayor Alvin Jackson asked the legislative actuary to travel to the town to analyze matters and propose recommendations for Richwood. These notes were made public for the first time at the beginning of the week.
Harris is the sibling of Margie Davis, who was just selected as alderwoman. Because of this, the actuary states that Harris' employment man breach the nepotism clause that says, "No member of the immediate family of a member of a governing authority shall be employed by the governmental entity."
The legislative actuary requests that Richwood confer with their legal team as well as the Louisiana Board of Ethics regarding legitimacy of Harris' employment terms.
The Code of Governmental Ethics implements fines and discipline for obstinate breaking of the nepotism clause.
Harris was found guilty of misconduct while in office two years. He was selected to be the town's supervisor of economic development four months ago, making a yearly income of $30,000.
Two Octobers ago, Harris was found guilty of one count of misconduct. He was imprisoned for five years of hard labor. 4th Judicial District Judge Wilson Rambo revised his sentence to five years of probation with close supervision as well as $65,360 in compensation to the town.
The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeal confirmed Harris' conviction and punishment last December.
The former Mayor appealed to Louisiana Supreme Court, who turned him down.
The mayor said the Board Of Ethics is prepared to evaluate the issue on November 15. He will be on hand for that conference in Baton Rouge.
Harris is scheduled to be in court on the afternoon of November 14 in front of Rambo for his appointment regarding probation.
Rambo was on record in October as he insisted on evidence regarding Harris' new position with the township as well as witness testimony.
In addition to Harris' job, the actuary wants to look into matters directly correlated to the absence of financial management, problems with property tax collections, poorly kept record books and a slew of problems that haven't been fixed from years past.
The legislative actuary states that Richwood suffered a loss of $189,851 in funds at the conclusion of 2011.
Richwood archives show $242,000 of overdue bills.
They also found that Richwood possesses no strategies to make sure that management functions within its budget and keeps a fair amount of funds in reserve.
The actuary brought up several other issues and recommendations, which the Mayor states that Richwood is discussing.Nepotism Rules in Possible Violation in Richwood Township by Harrison Barnes


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Monday, 3 March 2008
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake
21 comments:
- MrsB said...
Maria let me be the first to say that your chocolate cake looks amazing! Wow! I gave up chocolate for lent and have been really craving it! I can't wait till easter weekend to make a big fat chocolate cake! I'm going to have to buy delicious now! enjoy!
- 3 March 2008 at 19:40
- Jules said...
My goodness does that look good! I'm a big fan of Delicious mag as there is always so many wonderful recipes in it and can't wait to get my hands on this months edition.
- 3 March 2008 at 20:53
- Maria♥ said...
Hi Mrs B and Jules
Thanks for the lovely comments.
Mrs B don't worry only 3 weeks left till Easter and then you can tuck into that luscious fat choccie cake ;o)
You both definitely need Delicious mag this month, some great recipes!
- 3 March 2008 at 21:12
- Anna said...
Ohh I love Nigella's cakes. The layer of filling in the middle of this looks to die for; I'm dying for a giant slice now ^__^
- 3 March 2008 at 21:30
- Maria♥ said...
Hi Indigo
I agree, Nigella's cake are delish and this cake is to die for! Thanks for the lovely comment and I'm passing you a virtual slice, enjoy ;o)
- 3 March 2008 at 21:35
- Ruth Strong said...
Hey Maria! What an incredibly tasty looking cake! Loving this!
- 3 March 2008 at 22:28
- Maria♥ said...
Ruth thanks for the lovely feedback and I highly recommend this cake!
- 3 March 2008 at 22:40
- Ms O said...
Your chocolate cake looks very professional, Maria - seriously delicious!
Happy Belated Mother's Day, btw. Sounds like you had an incredible day.
- 3 March 2008 at 23:15
- Pixie said...
Yummy looking cake Maria. I've yet to make a proper cake other than carrot cake and my last attempt of coconut and lime didn't work! (I'll have to get back to that at some point!)
- 4 March 2008 at 09:11
- Maria♥ said...
Hi Ms O
Thanks for such a lovely comment ;o)
Hi Pixie
Thanks and you must try this cake!
- 4 March 2008 at 10:49
- Dellene said...
wow Maria that cake looks fabulous, so chocolatey :-)
- 4 March 2008 at 10:54
- Maria♥ said...
Hi Dell
Thank you sweetie ;o)
- 4 March 2008 at 11:07
- Rosie said...
Oh WOW Maria you have certainly baked a stunning chocolate cake here!! I adore those sugar flowers so cute :D Well done sweetie on a fantastic bake!!
I also love this recipe by Nigella and was looking at it in my Delicious magazine yesterday too :D
Rosie x
- 4 March 2008 at 13:13
- MrsB said...
I looked for delicious today in the shops but couldn't find it, maybe the latest edition isn't out yet?
Can I have a virtual slice too please?
- 4 March 2008 at 18:34
- Maria♥ said...
Hi Mrs B
It's probably not hit the shelves yet, I subscribe so it comes early. Passing you a slice of cake, enjoy sweetie ;o)
- 4 March 2008 at 19:20
- aforkfulofspaghetti said...
There's nothing wrong with old-fashioned, especially when it's chocolate cake! It looks eminently edible... ;)
- 5 March 2008 at 11:21
- Chef Jeena said...
Hi there my name is Jeena and I have started a food recipe forum that I thought you would like to join here Click here for food recipe forum
I would love to see you on there to chat about food and cooking you can talk about anything you like and start your very own topics. :-)
or see my main food recipe website Jeenas food recipe site
Hope to see you soon
Jeena x
- 5 March 2008 at 13:52
- Maria♥ said...
Hi Jeena
Thanks so much for the lovely invite. To be honest I didn't know about your new site or forum, but thanks for dropping by and letting me know.
I will be popping over to check it out ;o)
- 5 March 2008 at 15:20
- Finla said...
Wow that is a really wonderful cake . I would love to have a huge piece
- 6 March 2008 at 17:19
- Maria♥ said...
Hi Happy Cook
Thanks ;o)
- 6 March 2008 at 17:48
- MrsB said...
Hey maria, I saw the magazine today in the shops and had a good flick through :) Thanks for the virtual slice it tasted yummy! :) hehe! x
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
A Written Apology..
When I receive my weekly email from the sitecounter website and see that I still have 100s of readers checking in each day I tell myself to make sure I update soon, and alas, another week passes without an update.
Well, the NPC NorthStar is this Saturday and due to personal situations that have occurred I will not be competing in the contest. I hope to spectate at least the finals, I will not be able to make the pre judging.
For the most part I am OK with this outcome. I learned so much about building muscle, about myself and I met so many wonderful people. This endeavor took me in a whole new direction and that was very cool. I enjoyed the whole summer at home without any weekends away spent racing. I was very laid back and totally relaxed. Running only an hour or two a day was totally for stress relief and to immerse myself in the great outdoors. A trip to the gym for an hour five times a week was nothing. It was a good break.
I thought that time off racing may equal fat gain. As a weight fighter this concerned me. As it turned out, by training for the contest, I didn't gain fat. I gained lean mass and lost fat. I ate every three hours by the clock.
All positive outcomes to this experience.
However, once my suit arrived, I realized I would have liked to compete. I realized I would have liked to take this full circle, to the completion..to the contest.
There is a contest in Rockford Illinois in 7 weeks. I originally didn't want to do this one as a first contest because I wanted to compete at home. No travel stress, less expensive, etc. I'm not sure how I feel now. If I don't go to Rockford, then what..am I willing do continue this until a local show in the spring? Ugh. That seems like forever.
I don't like not having any goals. I like to have a concrete reason for working out other than for good health. I like to have a race, a contest, a date to be working toward. That's just my personality and my habit I suppose. I've been setting goals for 10 years and I like it. For so many years I didn't set any goals, now I'm rather obsessive with the process.
Last year I was looking at this contest to wrap up the BBing goal and then progress back into ultra running. I had my mind wrapped around the Ultra Gnarly Bandit series for 2011 after I put the BB to bed, which it really is, other than the contest..decisions..decisions..
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- صيحة البجعة said...
Peace be upon you
Code is beautiful and I am in great need them Good luck and always Mazidinm successes as always I want to know how to get rid of negative rights against others because of irregular body?
- Olga said...
"I don't like not having any goals. I like to have a concrete reason for working out other than for good health. I like to have a race, a contest, a date to be working toward." I am with you. Go for that 7 week out comp. I am rooting for you. I want to go this path next summer, when the heat again soars above 100 for 4-5 straight months. Then I am even toying with the idea of Bikram comp a month later.
I hear ya on "family stuff" as well...life craps at us rather often. But, may be, just may be. we get it because we can handle it? This is what I keep telling myself, or I go crazy...
Go to Rockford. All of your efforts should be recognized. You have worked hard, and have wanted to do this for a long time. Go for it, girl. You'll be amazing!


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Welcome to Belgium 2013
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- 4 instructors
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SANS Belgium 2013 will take place in the heart of Brussels at the NH Hotel du Grand Sablon, tucked amid the city's vibrant squares and medieval streets.
Running from February 18th to 23rd 2013, SANS Belgium will host four world-class information security training courses and a series of evening presentations and social/networking events. Brussels, the de-facto capital of the European Union, is a city of unique culture (there are four comic-strip museums for example) and charm with its bustling cafes and bars serving Belgium's renowned local beers.


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JERUSALEM — Israeli embassies and consulates have raised their alert level after several in missions in the United States and Europe received envelopes with white powder in them.
The missions received white envelopes with the word "anthrax" written on them, according to reports; the powder inside was found to be flour.
Among the embassies and consulates that received the envelopes Monday were The Hague, Brussels and London in Europe, and New York, Boston, and Houston in the United States.
Hazardous materials crews arrived Monday at the Boston consulate and ordered it closed for the rest of the day. The powder was tested on site and found to be harmless, the Boston Globe reported. The powder was to be further tested and then disposed of, the newspaper reported.
As of Tuesday afternoon, the officials at the Canadian embassy declined to comment for the record.
A spokesperson for the Israeli consulate in Toronto said her office "does not comment on issues relating to security" when asked if it too was put on alert.


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Partners In Print: How Newspapers And Retailers Form Successful Relationships
By: Nu Yang
As the newspaper industry adapts to an evolving landscape, creating beneficial partnerships is key to finding success. For many newspapers, their relationships with retailers have helped them stay one step ahead.
Some of these collaborations were honored by the Newspaper Association of America's 2011 Tony Mineart Merchandiser of the Year awards. Named after the former Sarasota (Fla.) Herald-Tribune circulation director who passed away in 2006, the awards recognize partnerships that yield positive results for retailers as well as for newspapers.
According to the NAA, the awards "honor retailers that demonstrate a long-term cooperative effort to sell and market newspapers in their stores …. In each case, the promotional program was supported by effective newspaper advertising designed to drive readers into stores, along with distinctive point-of-sale materials and eye-catching merchandising displays. All of these promotions resulted in significant increases in single-copy sales and store traffic, plus additional revenue for the participating stores."
Judges looked for retailers who were open to ideas, such as co-promotions and newspaper-specific promotions, and for the retailer who did the best overall, ongoing job of promoting newspapers in stores. Awards are given annually to retailers in the following categories: convenience stores, grocery stores, drugstores, mass merchandisers and restaurants, and other non-traditional retail outlets.
This year, judges selected retailers in four categories for national recognition.
Chicago Tribune and Walgreens
Not only was Walgreens honored in the drugstores category, the company was also named 2011 Merchandiser of the Year. The retailer was recognized "based upon both quantity and quality of individual nominations. It was apparent to the judges, given the large number of nominations for Walgreens coming from multiple markets, that the retail chain encourages its district management to develop partnerships with local newspapers."
Walgreens was also recognized specifically for its successful promotions with the Chicago Tribune that included an exclusive offer between the newspaper's events group and Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla. The Tribune's daily weekday circulation is 437,205 with a Sunday circulation of 780,601.
Tribune retail sales development specialist RaMeka Johnson said the promotion took place in April 2011. It included a free CD-ROM inserted into a Sunday edition of the Chicago Tribune that offered special videos and interactive content featuring the theme park's newest ride, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The exclusive offer was only available at 463 Walgreens locations and resulted in the sale of more than 15,000 papers.
"With more than 400 outlets, Walgreens has been growing in the area over the last 10 years," said Tribune director of audience and consumer revenue Don MacGregor. "It's a good combination that has resulted in more customers for both of us."
Johnson said the Universal Studios promotion targeted families. "We saw a lift in newspaper sales, and store managers saw an increase in sales."
MacGregor said he was confident the rise in numbers contributed to the drive in store traffic, and as people came in to buy the paper, they were also picking up store items, and vice versa. "Papers provide a reliable customer base," he said.
He said the CD-ROM promotion added value to customers who were finding the Tribune and paying for it at full price. "We always try to maintain the full price whenever we can."
The Tribune and Walgreens partnered again this year for a similar promotion; this time offering a DVDROM showcasing more new rides from Universal Studios.
"(With marketing), we're heavily focused on new business developments," MacGregor said. "We have a very mature product, and we're always looking for new opportunities to build new outlets."
The Post-Standard and Dunkin'
Donuts Dunkin' Donuts was honored in the dining category for its partnership with The Post-Standard in Syracuse, N.Y. The Post-Standard is published daily with a circulation of 77,000 and a Sunday circulation of 136,000.
In September 2011, Dunkin' Donuts offered a monthlong promotion: a free Post-Standard with any breakfast combo purchased Monday through Friday. The paper also provided promotional advertisements that helped drive traffic to 45 Dunkin' Donuts locations.
Post-Standard direct marketing sales manager Mike Dooling said he approached the five area Dunkin' Donuts owners about collaborating when he started noticing more and more of the dining establishments "popping up in the market."
"I presented them with different promotions we had to offer and the total market we covered," he said. "I showed them that by inserting the promotional ads in our daily paper we could drive traffic to their business."
The paper also ran a 15-second television commercial about the promotion. Dooling said it was a way to promote the store and the paper at no cost to the store owners. The paper also offered a premium subscription in which new subscribers received a gift card to establishments such as Dunkin' Donuts.
During the promotion, Dooling said there was a dramatic increase in single-copy sales. Each location sold about 100 papers at full price. After the promotion ended, Dooling still saw strong sales during the months of October, November, and December. According to Dooling, the promotion was so well received by store managers that some decided to purchase permanent newspaper racks.
"The paper was bringing customers to the restaurant," he said. "They want to get their coffee and paper together, instead of making an extra trip to the gas station."
Dooling said for the paper, this kind of promotion would most likely lead to paid advertising down the road.
"In our area, print advertising is still very strong," Dooling said. "We're building partnerships and marketing promotions … there is still a crowd out there that still wants a print edition and still believes in the product and value." Value is one reason Dooling said this type of promotion was successful.
"Ten years ago, we would have heavily discounted the paper," he said. "But the paper has value, so we sold it at full price and instead added a bonus like the premium subscriptions."
Times Union and Price Chopper
Price Chopper, the leading grocery chain in the Albany, N.Y., region, was honored in the grocery category for its close relationship with the Albany Times Union. The paper has a daily circulation of 66,274 and a Sunday circulation of 128,225.
According to the NAA, Price Chopper is one of the paper's largest single-copy retailers and advertisers, offering newspaper kiosks inside its stores and sponsoring some of the paper's events. This year, Price Chopper was recognized for participating in a successful internal contest for management of individual stores that resulted in an increase in Sunday paper sales.
Director of subscription sales Neal Shapiro said 31 stores participated in the contest that ran from the beginning of April to the end of May in 2011. A circulation manager was assigned to three stores who would work with the general merchandise manager on the display and signage. The contest resulted in a growth of more than 1,000 Sunday sales.
"To see any growth is a plus," Shapiro said. "But to see more than 1,000 was a positive thing."
Shapiro said the incentive was to look at the baseline over the course of eight to nine weeks and compare the growth. If stores saw a growth in numbers, each winning store would get paid additional profits from the sales, and each winning store manager would win two tickets to any event in the Albany region. At the end of the contest, six winners were named.
The contest returned this year with the same incentives and with additional store displays at checkout lanes. Shapiro said he thinks the program will continue next year. "Price Chopper has been pretty receptive to it."
Shapiro said store managers are mindful of the newspaper displays, checking to make sure the signage is there and the displays are put together nicely.
After this contest, Shapiro said, "Retailers recognize the mutual benefit of working with a newspaper as an advertiser and as a partner … it's well-proven that papers help drive traffic to stores. There is a wild array of people looking for the paper, and these merchants are the ones who have the newspaper."
Lexington Herald-Leader and Traxx Shell
Traxx Shell, which operates 25 stores in the greater Lexington, Ky., area, was honored in the gas and convenience category for its partnership with the Lexington Herald- Leader. The paper has a weekday circulation of 207,805 and a Sunday circulation of 313,407 in its designated market.
The NAA said Traxx Shell was honored specifically for its program that rewards loyal customers with points redeemable for fuel and other items including the Herald-Leader.
More information about the awards and winners is at NAA.org.


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Teen accused in teacher's murder charged in new attack
A Massachusetts teen accused of murdering his teacher in a school bathroom last year has been charged with attempting to kill a juvenile detention staffer the same way.
A Boston grand jury indicted Philip Chism, 15, in the assault last month on a staffer at a Metro Youth Services facility in Dorchester, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel Conley said. Chism, of Danvers, is accused of attempted murder by strangulation, assault with intent to murder, kidnapping, and two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
Conley said Chism followed the 29-year-old staffer into a bathroom and physically assaulted her June 2. Co-workers heard her cries for help and interrupted the assault, Conley said. State Police are investigating the case.
The charges were filed in juvenile court, but Conley said Chism could face adult penalties. Chism remains in custody; arraignment on in the Suffolk County Juvenile Court had not yet been scheduled.
Chism was in custody after pleading not guilty to robbing, raping and killing Danvers High School math teacher Colleen Ritzer, 24, after following her into a school bathroom in October. Her body was found in the woods, naked from the waist down and partially buried in leaves. Her throat had been slit, and a note read, "I hate you all," according to a search warrant application.
Chism was a 14-year-old soccer player who had moved to Massachusetts from Tennessee weeks before the attack. A student whose name was concealed in the documents told police that the day of the killing, she had stayed after class for help and heard Ritzer and Chism talking.
According to the documents, surveillance video showed Chism putting on gloves and wearing a hood as he followed Ritzer into a bathroom. Officials say she had been sexually assaulted with a stick. The documents say Chism brought a box cutter, mask, gloves and multiple changes of clothing to school that day.
A timeline in the documents, based on surveillance video indicates a student may have seen part of the crime. As Chism and Ritzer are apparently in the bathroom together, a female student walks in, then quickly walks out. The student later said a person with dark skin appeared to be changing clothes. Chism is biracial; Ritzer was white.
One minute later, Chism walks out of the bathroom wearing a hood over his head. Nine minutes after that, he pulls a recycling barrel into the bathroom, then through the school and outside.
Chism, who had been spotted at a movie theater after the killing, was found walking along a highway in a neighboring town around 12:30 a.m. A police officer looked in his backpack and found a bloodstained box cutter, according to the documents.
Asked where it came from, Chism replied, "The girl."
Contributing: Associated Press


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What's got eight wheels and flies? Any of the 26 or so women now part of the area's newest professional sports team, the Golden State Roller Girls.
The team is the brainchild of Jennifer Banks, who's also president of the newly formed business.
"I moved back to the Bay Area last year and I lost my Mom on Aug. 26. I needed an outlet," Banks said at a recent practice. "I knew I wasn't qualified to make it on the established teams because I wasn't at the skill level at that time."
While she may not have had the skill -- then, anyway -- she had the desire and the motivation to start a team from scratch, inviting any woman interested in joining, whether they had experience or not.
What Banks -- whose roller derby name is Jennifer Love Screw-IT -- came up with is a team that's owned and operated by the skaters themselves. They rent a rink at Val Vista Park in Pleasanton three times a week for practice, and the women pay $45 monthly dues that go for rink rental and for liability insurance. All the executives are skaters themselves.
The first goal of the team is to be ready for the 2012 season, which begins in January, but Banks and the other team members have bigger dreams in sight: the national championships in three years.
Team members come from as far away as Tracy and Moraga for the practices. Most of the members haven't been on skates since they were in their teens. And with the exception of Banks and a few others, none has been involved in roller derby before, although most say they've been fans.
"There are skills we have to have," said Renee Henderson, whose roller derby name is Tuthy Max.
The team skates under Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) rules -- although it hopes to move to a banked track in the future -- and Henderson said required skills include doing single-footed glides for the length of the straightaway, 35 feet, and being able to do 25 laps around the track, which has an outside circumference of 238 feet, in five minutes.
This is not the '60s- and '70s-era roller derby with alligator pits and wrestling-style theatrics. This is a sport, with 40 pages of rules; players have to pass a verbal test as well as three physical assessment tests, and these women either are or are on their way to becoming athletes. That's part of the draw.
"I always played competitive sports in high school," said Samantha Christy of Danville, a relatively new skater who's yet to pick a derby name. "I tried softball and kickball. They were just a little too lax for me. I wanted something that's more competitive."
Banks, like other team members, wasn't happy about going to the gym to stay in shape. She said she's lost 30 pounds since starting the team. Kristy Blackstock, also known as Mystic Blaze, said joining the team has given her discipline.
"It's such an extreme sport, we're constantly exercising, three days a week," Blackstock said. "At least I'm not sitting on my couch."
Members warm up before practice and the team as a whole goes through a stretching routine before and after. Practice itself is enough to leave the members' legs, thighs, ankles and backs sore, as they move through drills that focus on developing core strength and endurance. Banks, who's watched other teams fade because they weren't strong enough, said at this point she's less concerned about the finer points of the game than she is in making sure everyone can last the fast-paced hour-long bouts.
The phrase "rough and tumble" may have been coined with roller derby in mind. Players use their upper arms, hips, torso and thighs to block opponents. Falling is part of the game.
"You have to be fully protected to get out there, even for practice," Henderson said. That means helmets, wrist protectors and elbow and knee pads. Members point to their bruises and scrapes as badges of honor.
It's unlikely that many of the women involved would have even met had it not been for the team. They range in age from those barely old enough to play -- the minimum age is 21 -- to women in their 40s; one joked she was worried about breaking a hip. Members include teachers, a veterinarian, a web designer and a cosmetologist, to name a few; many, if not most, are mothers.
"I needed an outlet," said Krissa Nelson of San Ramon, who pointed to the other aspects of her life as a mother, spouse and worker. "I felt like I lost my identity. This is me."
Being on the team means becoming a member of an extended family, regardless of skating ability. That's another attraction for some of the women involved.
"I think it's women empowering each other. We encourage each other," said Lorraine Vegas of Dublin, also known as Lo-Lo Down-Dirty. "There's a cool factor to it. When I talk to people, they say, 'You're doing roller derby? That's so awesome.'"
There are aspects of punk and burlesque to roller derby that allow the women involved to wear clothing, adopt attitudes and express themselves in ways they might not be able to in their non-derby lives. Tattoos and fishnet stockings are as common as elbow pads, and derby names like Trixie Coldblood, Mollytov Cocktail and MercyMe are ways the players can adopt a personality on the track that might not be acceptable to an employer or a room full of students.
The local team is not just about thrills and spills. Banks has been working with the San Ramon based National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse and hopes to set up a junior league for girls 12 to 18 within the next couple of months to steer them away from drugs and into a healthier, if slightly more risqué, lifestyle.
Banks said she hopes to have a business license in the next couple of weeks and for the team to be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit by the end of the year. The team is looking for an indoor track for practices when it gets too hot or cold for outdoor play, and for sponsors, too. Golden State Roller Girls is still recruiting members, and women interested are invited to attend one of the three weekly practices, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays
The biggest draw of all may be that it's a socially acceptable way of channeling aggressions.
"I like the roughness," said Jackie Nefdt -- Invader Jax -- of Moraga. "I like that we're allowed to 'beat each other up.' It's not ballet class."
Roller derby rules
A roller derby takes place on a circuit track, on which players travel counterclockwise. The two teams each send five players onto the track -- one jammer (scorer) and four blockers (defense), one of which plays as a pivot, the leader of the blockers, who shouts out instructions to teammates as needed during the jam.
The jammer scores points for her team by lapping players from the opposite team while opponents try to block, either by putting themselves in front of the jammer or other blockers, or by hitting or "checking" the other skaters. Skaters who are knocked down or forced out of bounds must return to play behind the player that sent them out. Play is for two 30-minute periods.


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DOVER — Thousands of dollars was raised for the Dover Children's Home Sunday, during the fifth annual Bowl-A-Thon, which filled Dover Bowl Family Fun Center with hundreds of enthusiastic participants.
The Bowl-A-Thon drew in 75 teams, who competed in three sessions on Saturday after having raised funds for the Children's Home.
Donna Coraluzzo, executive director of the Children's Home, said last year the Bowl-A-Thon attracted about $25,000 in funding, but on Sunday, $14,886 was raised just after the first of three sessions. During the second session, Coraluzzo said she was confident the event would bring in more funds to the Children's Home than last year.
She said the money will pay for anything from school backpacks to driver's education classes and art classes, and "anything that makes being a kid typical." The funds will also help with arranging overnight stays for parents visiting their children.
Coraluzzo said she was pleased with the amount of local businesses, youth groups, and attorney firms that participated in the Sunday's Bowl-A-Thon.
Dover Police Charities, for instance, raised $4,126 toward the Children's Home as part of the event.
Coraluzzo said each team member was asked to raise at least $100, though the fundraising amount was not a requirement.
"For some people it becomes a challenge on how much they can raise each year," she said.
Ann Devlin, 57, of Farmington, said she had approached her family, friends, and colleagues as part of her fundraising efforts for the event. Devlin was one of the members of team "Incredibowls," which raised about $450 toward the Children's Home.
The team members, consisting of New Ground employees and their family members, wore matching red T-shirts with the team name in the back and a design in the front.
While Sunday was Devlin's first time participating in the Bowl-A-Thon, and she said she enjoyed helping out a nonprofit organization that helps children.
"Children always need a place where they can go," she said. "We are here to have fun and raise money for a good cause." Virgie Mcquade, 39, of Rochester, was participating in a team by Holy Rosary Credit Union.
"It's like a tradition, we do it every year," said Mcquade. "We like to have fun and be competitive, too."
Over the past four years of participating in the Bowl-A-Thon, Mcquade said she has seen more and more people coming to join the event.
During the first bowling session, the 11 members of the "Liberty Liaisons" team, one of the teams of Liberty Mutual, wore paper crowns to the theme of Statue of Liberty.
Mary Blanchette, member of the Liberty Liaisons team, said she got involved because she knows how much assistance the Children's Home provides to the children, and the Bowl-A-Thon is also "a great reason to have fun."
Her teammate, Amy Gelinas, said she was inspired to participate after Liberty Mutual donated Christmas gifts to the Children's Home this year, and received a thank-you note from the organization; the note told the various stories and backgrounds of the children who have gone through the home.


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After a month, Siri finds her voice
- 26 November, 2011 02:42
After a month of using Siri, the new voice-controlled "personal assistant" available on the iPhone 4S, I've decided it may be time to add voice control to the list of paradigm-shifting ways to interact with a computer -- right behind the mouse, keyboard and, more recently, touch gestures. While voice control remains far from perfect, the ease of use and instant results Siri delivers may be just enough to shift people's habits. It's certainly changed mine.
Controlling computers using voice commands has been a promised fantasy for years. Though various companies have tried, none has delivered something easy, convenient, or reliable enough to work well for most users. Apple's Mac OS has had voice commands built in since the mid-1990s, and I recall Windows booths at CompUSA staffed by Dragon Dictation engineers wearing awkward headsets, as OS/2 Warp gathered dust on the shelves.
In fact, most phones have been able to do voice-controlled contact and number dialing since before the arrival of smartphones. Despite widespread availability, voice control never gained traction because the effort required to get it to work right wasn't worth it for most people. Voice control -- from the old Speakable Items in Mac OS to the method of dialing contacts on older cell phones -- always required specific phrasing that sounded more like a command than natural speech.
"Dial 5-5-5-5-5-5-1-2-3-4" -- enunciating each word and number -- is a lot harder to do on a regular basis than to simply say "Call mom."
How Siri is different
Siri changes things in much the same way the original Mac changed computing for many people. Before the Mac arrived in 1984, most computers required specific text commands to be entered into terminals. The combination of the mouse and the graphic user interface not only forever changed the direction of those who built and designed computers; it also opened up computing to a new batch of users. Similarly, touch-screen devices were available long before the first iPhone arrived in 2007, but it was the iPhone's hardware and software combo that changed expectations of what a next-generation phone should be like -- and opened the door to the iPad three years later. How you connect with technology matters, whether it's by GUI, touch or voice. And new ways of interacting with technology can pique the interest of people who have avoided it in the past.
This is what makes Siri different -- and better -- than earlier voice technology. With Siri, the syntax -- that is, the way you phrase an inquiry -- doesn't always have to be exact. For the most part, when you make a request for information, dictate an email or issue a command, the technology behind Siri parses out what is meant and responds accordingly. As noted, most phones understand a "dial" command followed by a string of numbers, but Siri knows exactly what to do when told to "create a reminder for every Thursday morning at 7:08 to take out the trash."
That doesn't mean that Siri reads minds. When it listens to a sentence, the response is triggered by certain keywords or variations of what is meant. While the artificial intelligence behind Siri is better than previous voice command technology, there are times when specific syntax is still important. "Send a message to my sister telling her to call me later" will result in a text message to my sister that reads: "Call me later." Impressive, right? But saying "Show me upcoming birthdays" will cause Siri to respond, "Sorry, I don't understand 'Show me upcoming birthdays' " (with the option to search the Web). But if I phrase the query this way -- "Show me birthday appointments" -- then the proper information from Calendars will be retrieved and shown.
In other words, there are still times when you have to adapt to Siri rather than the other way around. (It's also why the technology is still technically beta.)
Even though the use of specific syntax is essential sometimes -- for instance, if you want to tell Siri to specifically search Google, Bing, Yahoo or Wiki -- the need for it has been minimized. More importantly, Siri currently recognizes enough commands to lower the bar of entry to entice users that may have given up on good speech recognition. I know it has enticed me.
Personality goes a long way
But Siri goes beyond answering questions or pulling up results. Siri will respond with questions in some cases to help refine your query, and it'll walk you through dictating emails and text messages. Even more endearing is that Siri has a bit of personality. For instance, "Open the pod bay doors" is a popular command that numerous iPhone 4S users have tried -- and posted about online. (Anyone familiar with the movie 2001, A Space Odyssey will understand the reference.) Siri's answers vary from "sigh" to a slow, drawn-out imitation of HAL, quickly followed by a sarcastic "Are you happy now?"
During my initial testing of Siri right after I got my iPhone 4S, I wanted to know the exact date for the upcoming Friday, so I asked Siri, and Siri told me. I followed up, "When is Halloween?" Siri responded, "Halloween is on Monday, October 31, 2011. I sure hope I get the day off." It was enough for me to do a double-take; and I haven't been able to duplicate that response since.
Pop culture references, smart aleck remarks, and sometimes unintentionally funny responses create an emotional, visceral connection with the device; you never quite know what answer you're going to get. It helps humanize the technology further and subtly encourages you to keep asking questions and interacting with Siri. As Samuel L. Jackson said in Pulp Fiction, personality goes a long way. The seeming randomness of Siri will get people to use it, but it's not just for fun.
In the past month, I've used my voice to create a wide variety of reminders, notes, appointments, emails, and text messages. I've used my voice to look up word definitions, check traffic, and find the location of my friends. Since I spend a lot of time driving in my car, the ability to do this by simply speaking out loud is a big deal. Ideas that I couldn't write down in the moment are easily transcribed by tapping my hands-free unit and starting with "Note to self"; things I need to do or items I need to buy are quickly added to my Shit lists ("Siri, add this to my To Do -- or To Buy or To Fix -- list, thanks"). In the past month, I have used reminders, timers, calendars and messages more than I did during the entire summer I spent working with the dev builds of iOS 5, and I'm convinced that once people are more aware of Siri, they will, too.
Why? Siri is effective and simple. Tapping out letters and words -- which requires unlocking the phone, navigating to an app, launching the app, oftentimes hitting a + button to add a new note or reminder, then typing -- suddenly seems like a waste of time. With Siri, completing tasks has essentially been reduced to thinking out loud.
Some of the things Siri can do are as fascinating as some of the things it can't. For instance, I can tell Siri, "Remind me to call Mom when I get home," thereby creating, in effect, a "geo-fence" around my home location using the built-in GPS. I'll get an alert upon arrival at the house. But I can't tell Siri to decrease the brightness of the display or to toggle bluetooth on or off. (There's a tip guide built in so you don't have to guess too often about what Siri is capable of.)
More work needed
Although Siri easily crosses the bar set by earlier voice command software, there's obviously still work to be done; voice interaction and the technology behind it are very much a work in progress. Siri's voice recognition is handled by Dragon -- still at it, after all these years -- and the noise-canceling technology built into modern gadgets means clunky headsets are increasingly optional. But any ability to control a device by voice alone is only as good as the ability to transcribe the voice accurately. Siri's software can still be thrown off by regional accents, slang, and excessive background noise.
More annoyingly, Siri requires an active network connection to work -- even for tasks local to the phone. As most AT&T subscribers can attest, this just isn't possible at all times. Even if you have a connection, Apple's servers -- which process the commands -- have to be up and running as well, and they've already had brief outages. There's nothing more annoying than the sudden fail of technology you've grown to rely on.
Despite existing shortcomings, the crazy-good part about Siri is that this is just the beginning. How quaint the software that powered the original iPhone now looks, four years in. Imagine how quaint Siri 1.0 will seem four years from now. Like the hardware and software that hosts it, Siri will only become better with time.
Any technology hoping to gain mass appeal has to be good enough to change the thought process from "Why are you using that?" to "Why aren't you using that?" In essence, it has to offer a continuing "wow" moment that starts a feedback loop of sorts. You try Siri and find that it generally works well enough to keep trying it. You find that it's not just useful, but fun, which encourages more experimentation. And that helps the technology behind it "learn" how users are using it, thus allowing engineers to make it better and, in turn, encourage even more use.
Like any good paradigm-shifting technology, Siri removes layers that have, until now, prevented many people from interacting with the wealth of information available at their fingertips. Its arrival marks another turning point in how we integrate technology (and information) into our daily lives.
On a lark, I told Siri, "You're pretty cool technology, Siri."
The response: "Am I? I'd like to be."
Michael deAgonia, a frequent contributor to Computerworld, is a writer, computer consultant and technology geek who has been working on computers since 1993. You can find him on Twitter (@mdeagonia).


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The Produce Aisle
Your healthy diet doesn't start at the dinner table, or even at the stove. It begins at the grocery store. "If you don't know how to navigate a market and separate the good from the not-so-good products, you won't bring home the foods you need," says Jackie Newgent, R.D., a New York City-based chef and dietitian. It's just as important, she says, to store foods properly, so they won't go bad before you can eat them. "A vegetable crisper full of wilted leafy greens and spotted carrots is just another excuse to order takeout." We asked Newgent to take us shopping and point us in the right directions.
How to Shop
- Buy color. "If you select at least one fruit or vegetable from each hue, you'll cover many nutritional bases with a wide range of disease fighters," explains Newgent. Dark green vegetables, such as spinach and kale, are loaded with nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber and lutein (a cancerpreventive phytochemical). Red items, like tomatoes, pink and red grapefruit and watermelon all contain lycopene, which guards against heart disease and some forms of cancer. Carrots, cantaloupe and red peppers pack in beta-carotene, another cancer fighter.
- Look for fruits and vegetables that are grown locally, in season. Produce grown in a far-off locale is harvested before it is fully ripened to withstand being transported. By the time it arrives at your market, nutrients, already diminished because of the shortened ripening period, are even further depleted.
- Avoid anything with bruises, wormholes and soft spots. These indicate that a fruit or vegetable is past its prime or has been poorly handled. However, some marks, such as surface scarring, are a natural effect of tree ripening.
How to Store
- Most fruit and veggies stay good for about four days, but some last even longer. When refrigerated, fiber-rich apples remain fresh for three weeks, and vitamin-C-packed papayas and mangoes keep more than one week. Sweet potatoes and rutabagas, both high in fiber and vitamin C, keep for a month when stored in a cool, dry place.
- For more perishable items, like herbs, lettuces and tomatoes, invest in sealable, breathable containers that are made specifically for the task. (Supermarket plastic bags aren't.) Tupperware's FridgeSmart storage containers have two vents, which can be opened or closed depending on each fruit and vegetable's "respiration rate," or the speed at which it deteriorates (the containers come with an insert explaining these rates). Glad's new inexpensive zipper storage bags with FreshProtect II keep produce fresher longer by balancing levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
The Dairy Case
How to Shop
- Go for reduced-fat dairy foods instead of nonfat if you're trying to lose weight. The small amount of fat may help ward off cravings. Also, avoid sweetened dairy foods, like fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt, which contain added sugar. Nonfat or reduced-fat dairy products have just as much calcium as whole.
- Try yogurt and hard cheeses in addition to lactose-free products if you're lactose intolerant. Neither has enough lactose to cause trouble for most people. Soy milk is another option, but unfortified kinds are lower in protein and calcium than cow's milk, so be sure to make up for these essentials elsewhere in your diet.
- Pick up some eggs. "The protein they contain is highly bioavailable — meaning your body is able to utilize it most efficiently," says Newgent. Plus, the yolks provide lutein and zeathanthin, which can prevent age-related macular degeneration, the most common cause of blindness later in life. Although egg substitutes are lower in calories than whole eggs, they may lack these other nutrients. Fortified eggs, such as those with omega-3 fatty acids, offer additional benefits, but they cost more.
- Pass up any dairy containers that leak, which indicates spoilage. And check each egg for hairline cracks, which hasten deterioration.
How to Store
- All dairy foods should be refrigerated and used before the "use by" date, but there are exceptions. Egg substitutes can be frozen (once thawed and opened, they're good for five days), and nonfat yogurt stays fresh for a week past the "sell by" date. Wellwrapped (with both cheesecloth and waxed paper) blocks of cheese will keep for up to three months.
The Bakery
How to shop
- For a healthy loaf of bread, check ingredients lists and nutrition-facts labels. Don't rely just on color or product names. "Words like multigrain or hearty can be misleading," say Newgent. "Look for whole-grain or whole-wheat flour as the first ingredient. Wheat flour and enriched white flour don't contain the bran of the wheat kernel, Look for wholegrain or whole-wheat flour as the first ingredient. Then check for fiber content. which holds essential nutrients." Next, check for fiber content. Newgent suggests choosing bread that contains three or more grams per slice.
- Avoid baked goods that contain partially hydrogenated oils, which signal the presence of trans fatty acids. They act like saturated fat in the body, increasing your risk of heart disease.
- Beware of freshly baked loaves. "It's difficult to tell if the baker used whole-grain flour," warns Newgent. "If an ingredients list is provided, read it carefully, and don't be afraid to quiz the salesperson." As a last resort, buy a loaf that contains nuts and seeds for the added nutritional benefit.
How to store
- Keep in the freezer to slow mold growth. Most packaged breads will last as long as three weeks, but whole-grain pita bread and English muffins will stay fresh for only about five days. Keep an eye on freshness dates for more guidance. Freeze freshly baked wholegrain breads that contain nuts and seeds, which deteriorate quickly.
The Meat Case and Deli
How to Shop
- Watch out for white marbling; while it means that the cut is more tender, it also signals higher fat and more calories. "The leanest cuts of pork and beef have the words loin or round in their names," Newgent says. "Top-round beef and pork tenderloin, for instance, have about four grams of fat per three-ounce serving." But be aware that because of their lower fat content, they'll dry out quickly with intense, prolonged heat. Stir-fry or broil, and use a marinade.
- Pass up skinless poultry cuts; they offer less fat but are more expensive. The skin keeps meat moist during cooking (just remove it before you eat to save on fat and calories). Boneless cuts, also pricey, aren't as flavorful as those cooked with the bone attached. Dark meat (from the thigh and leg sections) is higher in fat than white meat from the breast is.
- Look for reduced-fat, low-sodium luncheon meats at the deli. They often taste just as good as full-fat meats (especially when eaten with full flavored condiments like coarse-grain mustard or chutney). The type of preparation used — roasting, broiling, baking or smoking — has little effect on calorie and fat content, unless sweet glazes such as honey or maple syrup are used. Nutritional information on all deli meats should be available for the asking.
- Take only tightly wrapped packages that show no signs of leakage, marked with a sell-by date later than the current date. This applies to all meats, including those in the butcher case and deli.
How to Store
- Pay attention to the use-by date on the package. Fresh meats will last about three or four days in the fridge; raw poultry lasts just two days.
- Packaged deli meats stay fresh for several weeks in their vacuum-sealed packaging, but once opened, they're good for only about four days. Store cut-toorder deli meats in zip-top plastic storage bags; eat within two days.
- To freeze meat, keep it in its original packaging and wrap a second layer of airtight plastic around it. Or divide into individual portions, wrap tightly in double layers of plastic, and store in freezer-storage bags. Label, then freeze for up to six months.
The Seafood Case
How to Shop
- Choose fish with a deep rose-pink color, such as tuna and salmon. They provide the most omega-3 fatty acids, which protect against heart disease. Shrimp, shellfish and white fish are all high in protein and low in calories, but they don't supply as much heart healthy fat. (Avoid tilefish, king mackerel, swordfish and shark, because of the risk of mercury contamination. For more information, go to cfsan.fda.gov.)
- Select whole fish with clear eyes, moist, shiny scales and a clean, ocean scent. They'll always be fresher than precut fillets or steaks; a good fishmonger will portion a whole fish into fillets for you. When buying all other seafood, rely on the smell test: If it smells fishy, avoid it. Oysters and mussels should be displayed with origination tags, which indicate where the seafood was harvested. (Eating raw seafood is risky, especially for pregnant women or those with compromised immune systems.)
How to Store
- When you bring it home, store it in a large bowl and cover with ice until you're ready to cook. Use all fresh seafood within a day. Frozen seafood can be stored in the freezer, but the texture of fresh seafood will be adversely affected by freezing at home.
The Frozen Foods Section
How to Shop
- Stock up on fruits and vegetables, especially if you live in an area where locally grown items are hard to get. "Frozen produce is often just as nutritious as fresh, because it's picked when it's fully ripe and processed immediately," says Newgent. A freezer full of a variety of vegetables helps ensure that you get your five-a-day.
- Double-check sodium and other nutrient counts. Choose frozen entrées with less than 800 milligrams of sodium per serving. Also, look for a balance of lean protein (chicken, seafood, soy) and carbohydrates, plus at least one serving (preferably two) of vegetables.
- Squeeze containers: The food inside should feel solid, and the box shouldn't be torn or bulging. Beware of ice crystals at the corners or seams, which could indicate improper storage.
How to Store
- Set your freezer to 0°F and keep it at least two-thirds full but not overflowing. (An overstuffed or empty freezer is inefficient.) Place an open box of baking soda inside to absorb odors.


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"It Is Truly Meet" ("Axion Estin") Icon of the Mother of God
The "It is Truly Meet" Icon of the Mother of God is in the high place of the altar of the cathedral church of the Karyes monastery on Mount Athos.
One Saturday night an Elder went to Karyes for the all-night Vigil. He left, instructing his disciple to remain behind and read the service in their cell. As it grew dark, the disciple heard a knock on the door. When he opened the door, he saw an unknown monk who called himself Gabriel, and he invited him to come in. They stood before the icon of the Mother of God and read the service together with reverence and compunction.
During the Ninth Ode of the Canon, the disciple began to sing "My soul magnifies the Lord..." with the Irmos of Saint Cosmas the Hymnographer (October 14), "More honorable than the Cherubim...."
The stranger sang the next verse, "For He has regarded the low estate of His handmaiden...." Then he chanted something the disciple had never heard before, "It is truly meet to bless Thee, O Theotokos, ever-blessed and most pure, and the Mother of our God..." Then he continued with, "More honorable than the Cherubim...."
While the hymn was being sung, the icon of the Theotokos shone with a heavenly light. The disciple was moved by the new version of the familiar hymn, and asked his guest to write the words down for him. When the stranger asked for paper and ink, the disciple said that they did not have any.
The stranger took a roof tile and wrote the words of the hymn on its surface with his finger. The disciple knew then that this was no ordinary monk, but the Archangel Gabriel. The angel said, "Sing in this manner, and all the Orthodox as well." Then he disappeared, and the icon of the Mother of God continued to radiate light for some time afterward.
The Eleousa Icon of the Mother of God, before which the hymn "It Is Truly Meet" was first sung, was transferred to the katholikon at Karyes. The tile, with the hymn written on it by the Archangel Gabriel, was taken to Constantinople when Saint Nicholas Chrysoberges (December 16) was Patriarch.
Numerous copies of the "It Is Truly Meet" Icon are revered in Russian churches. At the Galerna Harbor of Peterburg a church with five cupolas was built in honor of the Merciful Mother of God, and into it they put a grace-bearing copy of the "It Is Truly Meet" icon sent from Athos.


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For the big Nürnberg Toy Fair 2014, HPI R&D got the Savage XL Octane out to play! Here's an exclusive preview clip of the Octane running in sunny Southern California and not-so-sunny Europe!
Savage XL Octane details:
- All-new 15cc gasoline powered "Octane" engine
- All-new flywheel mounted ducted fan design keeps the engine cooler and more efficient
- All-new tuned pipe matches perfectly to the "Octane" engine for maximum torque and power
- All-new composite, triple-disc brake system
- All-new XL truck body with scale detail and thick polycarbonate for increased toughness
- All-new extra-strength composite roll cage increases durability
- All-new extra-large fuel tank for amazing runtime
- All-new designed alloy TVP (Twin Vertical Plate) chassis


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I and my friend are starting aur project based on java . We are planning to create a java based forum software . But we are confused to wheather make it a app on windows communicating a DB server ....or to make it based on serverlets and somthing like vbulltein / phpbb etc .But i think they are outdated now .
But nonethless which will be a good option from learing point of view .
What technologies we should use (compatiable with oracle server )....
we both have just started JAVA


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Many people tell me they want to have joy in their lives but it seems to elude them. These people seem to think that joy is something that finds them. But instead of waiting for joy to happen, you can choose to live each day with gladness in your heart. Yes you can! Stop agonizing over what you don't have and begin to be joyful in what you already have. That's a start! You certainly don't need to have a perfect life before you can have joy. And if that's still too difficult, perhaps you can consider wearing one of these handmade fashion accessories to remind you to choose joy.
These are a combination of accessories picked from Etsy, the online venue for all things handmade and they are all of unique designs. Prices start from US$25 onwards.
Choose Joy Silk Wrap Bracelet US$25.20
Hand sculpted from reclaimed bronze and strung on a hand dyed silk. Simply wrap around your wrist several times, tie, tuck in the ends, and you are ready to go!
Choose joy metal stamped necklace US$25
This stylish, long necklace includes a metal pendant with the words "choose joy" stamped by hand. You choose the charm and bead of your choice to make it a one of a kind!
Choose Joy Pebble Necklace US$25
An imperfect pewter pebble necklace stamped with the words "I choose joy", along with a swarovski pearl drop, both hung from a stainless steel ball chain. The pebble is hand cast so it is perfectly imperfect, not quite round, but not oval either and in varying textures.
Choose Joy Hand Stamped Pewter Necklace with Aqua Stone US$41
A rustic hand stamped necklace full of character and a perfect reminder to choose joy every day! Necklace hangs on a 18″ silver plated chain and is adorned with an aqua glass gemstone.
Choose Joy Vintage Rose Glass Lace Hinge Bracelet US$24.99
Hinge style bracelet that is not only stylish but comfortable to wear. This beautiful antique brass bracelet would also make a great gift!
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Designer series exclusive designs choose joy Proverbs 10:28 vintage rose design on a 1×2 inch filigree oval glass pendant with a silver cross charm on a 24 inch antique silver oval link necklace with a lobster claw clasp.
Okay, I need to qualify that joy is really more of an inner attitude and so it does not matter what you wear or do not wear. But I like the idea of wearing an accessory that reminds me of something positive. Plus if wearing one of these causes someone else to choose joy, I'll say that's surely something of a good cause.


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Brittany is a breath of fresh air! Striking out on France's northwestern peninsula, it boasts a glorious mix of uninterrupted coastline, fascinating Celtic heritage and unspoilt countryside.
Life is for enjoying in Brittany and you see this time and time again as you make your way through the region. The pace of life is relaxed and life is for savouring. Breton culture thrives, from dual-language signage in French and Breton to traditional dance and Breton music. Distinguished by a strong cultural identity, the Bretons are passionate and welcoming. The locals put this unique spirit down to being Breizh, the Breton word for Brittany.
"Be Breizh" is an invitation to get to know the real Brittany and to discover its wonders; it's an invitation to feel invigorated and transformed by Brittany's energy. The rich and diverse centuries-old culture has been passed down and embraced through the generations. The result? An unforgettable place to visit. What are you waiting for? Go on, be Breizh! Brittany is easily accessible by TGV from Paris with Rennes or Nantes as gateways (2h trip).
Start your Brittany tour in Saint-Malo (2h59 trip from Paris) for some rejuvenating sea air. Stroll through the cobbled streets of Saint-Malo's old town and take in the magnificent houses and imposing fortifications, testimony to Saint-Malo's fascinating seafaring past. A tour of the ramparts offers splendid ocean's views and you might even be around at the time of the high tides, considered to be among the most spectacular in Europe. This is Brittany at its best!
Our tip: Drop anchor at the spice shop of Olivier Roellinger, a great cook and traveller, then move on to Maître Bordier's cheese shop to taste his famous seaweed butter.
Saint-Malo > Rennes > Vannes
Take the train to Rennes, capital city of Brittany (52 min trip). Lose yourself among streets lined with higgledy-piggledy half-timbered houses or watch the world go by from a café that spills out onto the magnificent Place de l'Opéra. On Saturdays, Rennes hosts one of France's biggest markets and be sure to take a guided tour of the parliament building which has played an important role in the history of Brittany. Not far from the historic centre is the cultural hub, Les Champs Libres, a fine example of modern and distinctive architecture. After a day of exploring, you can relax in the beautifully peaceful Jardin du Thabor park.
On the 3rd day, catch the morning train to the fortified town of Vannes (56 min trip) located on the Morbihan Gulf. In Breton, Morbihan means "little sea" but the name "little paradise" would suit the island-studded Gulf just as well.
For an unforgettable experience, take a cruise on a sailing boat; stop off on Gavrinis Island to visit its Neolithic cairn or on the Ile aux Moines for a stroll through the streets of this flowery little fishing harbour. In Vannes harbour, taste crêpes or seafood at the À l'Aise Breizh Café, where the chef has developed modern versions of traditional Breton dishes.
Our tip: For those who wish to see the largest collection of megaliths (prehistoric standing stones) in the world, take a train to Auray and a SNCF coach to Carnac in a mere 1h trip.
Vannes > Quimper
Take an early TGV to Quimper (1h trip) where Breton culture is at its liveliest and visit the cathedral of Saint-Corentin, one of the greatest triumphs of Gothic art. For souvenirs, cross the river and visit the HB Henriot earthenware factory for its delicate bowls and plates, decorated with artistic hand-made paintings.
Brittany loves a good knees-up. Maybe it's because of the region's Celtic roots but whatever it is, the Breton craic is alive and the proof is in the myriad festivals. There are music festivals that attract huge headlining acts like Vieilles Charrues in Carhaix Plouguer (2h33 trip from Rennes) and La Route du Rock in Saint-Malo, not to mention the weird and wonderful food festivals that take place throughout the region. For a taste of the real Brittany though, look for a fest-noz, a traditional festival where people of all ages come together to eat, drink, dance and be merry, Breton-style!
Breton cuisine
Brittany's cuisine is another thing that sets it apart from the rest of France. It's the home of the pancake – galettes are savoury pancakes while crêpes are sweet – and then there is the seafood... Towering seafood platters are laden with glorious shellfish while the catch of the day can be enjoyed overlooking the very boat that it came in on. For those with a sweet tooth, don't miss the salted butter caramel in all its guises or the buttery, sugary delight, kouign amann. When it comes to drinks, be sure to stock up on artisan cider or local beers.
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Electronics Production | October 22, 2007
Kitron HR director and Vice President granted bonus
Mr. Bengt Enbom HR director and Corporate vice president at Kitron has been granted bonus related to Kitron's share price development. The underlying number of shares is 75,000.
Mr. Bengt Enbom was granted 75,000 bonus units (BU) under Kitron's bonus programme. This grant represents his holding of this type of bonus. Mr. Enbom holds no shares or other rights to shares in Kitron ASA. The programme was resolved by the board of directors on 22 March 2007. The bonus gives the recipient an amount equal to any price increase of the underlying shares in a given period. No shares or options are issued.The grant is split in three tranches of equal size. One tranche of the grant will have a base price equal to the average of closing share prices 9-15 February 2007, NOK 5.02. Any gain for this tranche is calculated as share price increase up to a period of five trading days starting when the interim report for the fourth quarter 2007 is presented in 2008. The base price for the second tranche will be fixed in 2008, and any share price increase is calculated correspondingly in 2009. The base price for the third tranche will be fixed in 2009, and any gain will be calculated in 2010. Any payment will take place at the time the share price increase for the year is calculated, and such payment is conditional upon the recipient remaining employed in the company in a position which is included in the programme. Any gain from the programme is limited to 0.5 times base salary.
Mycronic combines US operations in new facility near Boston Mycronic US says that all of its operations have been integrated into a new 102,000 square-foot facility in Tewksbury, near Boston, Massachusetts.
Lynn Electronics acquires West Coast cable assembly company Pennsylvania-based Lynn Electronics, a manufacturer of fibre optic and copper cable assemblies, has completed its acquisition of Coast 2 Coast, LLC (C2C), an Anaheim, California cable assembly manufacturer.
Fictiv and Jabil team up for agile 3D printing collaboration The collaboration aims to accelerate and de-risks product development in the move from prototyping and low volume production to large scale global fulfilment.
TT expands with new industrial electronics manufacturing facility The UK-based electronics manufacturing specialist is expanding the footprint of its Global Manufacturing Solutions division by opening operations in Kuantan, Malaysia.
GE Appliances invests $62 million at its Louisville facility The manufacturer is gearing up to build high-end refrigerators and expand capacity at its manufacturing facility in Louisville, Kentucky., creating 260 new jobs.
Eaton buys new facility – merges busway operations from multiple sites Power management company Eaton has purchased a new facility in Hodges, South Carolina, establishing a new home for Eaton's busway product line currently spanning three facilities across Greenwood County.
AIM adds new facility in Brazil AIM Solder has opened a new wholly-owned facility in Manaus, Brazil. This new stocking facility, which represents the only legitimate source of AIM products in Brazil, enables the company to support a growing Brazilian market.
PFOA now in REACh and POP regulation On 4 July, PFOA - perfluorooctanoic acid, its salts and precursor compounds - was included in the POP (Persistent Organic Pollutants) Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 and at the same time also came into force in the REACh Regulation (Annex XVII, entry 68).
Manz AG receives further Battery order Manz AG is expanding its successful partnership with an international battery manufacturers in the Energy Storage segment with a further major order in the mid double-digit million euro range.
Advantech and Interlatin to set up JV in Mexico Industrial IoT specialist, Advantech, says it is establishing a joint venture subsidiary in Mexico with its channel partner Interlatin.
Mercedes-Benz takes equity stake in Farasis Mercedes-Benz is taking another important step on its journey towards CO₂--neutral mobility. The Stuttgart-based car manufacturer has launched a strategic partnership with Chinese battery cell manufacturer Farasis Energy (Ganzhou) Co., Ltd., including taking an equity stake.
A new EMS provider sees the light of day EMS providers DataED and Bestronics merge to launch a new player – Emerald EMS.
Tektronix joins the fight agains COVID-19 Tektronix has shifted its focus from supporting vehicle manufacturing to assisting with ventilator production.
ABB completes divestment of Power Grids to Hitachi ABB has reached a significant milestone in the company's transformation towards a decentralized global technology company, with the completion of the divestment of 80.1% of its Power Grids business to Hitachi.
Germany amps up domestic battery production with massive state subsidies The German government is investing more than EUR 1.5 billion in battery cell research and production.
Internal promotions and executive retirements at Kimball EMS provider, Kimball Electronics, has made two new internal promotions aimed at contributing to the company accelerating its strategic growth plans.
Kyocera & TMDU team up for research on vitals measurement headset Kyocera Corporation and Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) have teamed up on a joint research project to develop a wireless headset that can remotely monitor high accuracy patient biometrics, such as blood oxygen saturation (SpO2).
German battery manufacturer receives funding for cell production facility VARTA AG receives public funding of EUR 300 million for battery cell production facility.
Scanfil to streamline its factory network The EMS provider is planning to combine the production of its Hamburg factory with its other factories in Germany and Poland
Kitron awarded new order within measurement technology Kitron has been awarded new business for measurement technology. The award covers a period of five years, and the expected annual value is between EUR 3.5-5 million.
NORBIT ASA awarded aquaculture contract Norwegian technology manufacturer, NORBIT, has been awarded a new contract from an existing customer within the aquaculture market.
Saki strengthens its Asian operations The AOI specialist is expanding its global sales organisation with new Asia sales department, and appointing Katsuhiro Eddie Ichiyama as Senior General Manager for the Asian region
Scanfil to sell its plant in Hangzhou, China The board of directors of the Finnish EMS prover has decided to sell the entire share capital of its subsidiary located in Hangzhou, China, for a total of EUR 18.4 million to Hangzhou Cabinet Technology Co., Ltd.
Staying put during the COVID-19 pandemic TPCA (Taiwan Printed Circuit Association) announced the production and sales data for Q1 2020; the output value of Taiwan cross-strait PCB industry totalled NT$136.9 billion (approx. US$4.541 billion) in Q1/2020.Load more news
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Each October, Queen of Apostles Church in Belmont goes to the dogs. And the cats, parakeets and the ferrets for that matter.
To celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assis , the church holds a Blessing of the Animal mass on the church grounds on Oct. 7.
�This is a huge success for all of the animals and their families and all of us who love our pets,� said parishioner Marilyn Whitney, event organizer.
St. Francis of Assis is known as the patron saint of animals and the environment and it is customary for Catholic and other churches to hold ceremonies blessing animals in October.
The blessing at the Belmont church will take place at 9:15 a.m. � following the 8 a.m. Sunday mass and just before the 9:45 a.m. mass. All denominations are invited to participate in this event which will include prayer, song and a blessing given by the Rev. Francis T. Cancro , affectionately known by his congregation as Father Frank.
�It is a joy to see,� said Whitney in describing the special mass, adding that the event has been attended by Belmont Abbey College students, local veterinary practices, Gaston County Police and the Belmont Police Department.
The church is located at 503 N. Main St., just off Wilkinson Boulevard and those attending should park in the oval lot at the church.
In Bessemer City, Bethea United Methodist holds its fifth annual Blessing of the Animal Service at 1 p.m. Oct. 6. The church is located 605 E. Maryland Ave.
�Show your pets just how much they mean to you,� said Tony Green, pastor. �Bring them to church and let God smile on them.�
In Shelby, a Blessing of the Animal service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 7 on the courtsquare in Shelby, sponsored by the Association for the Welfare of Animals in Cleveland County. Pastor Roy Byers of the United Methodist Church will officiate.
Those who choose to honor a pet may purchase luminaries for $5 each. Luminaries may be purchased in honor or in memory of animals. The luminaries will line the sidewalk surrounding the court house that evening.
Bring your pet (with proper restraint and vaccinations) as Byers offers hands-on blessings for pets in attendance.
For more information, visit the website at www.welfareforanimals.org or call 704-487-6555. To purchase a luminary, send $5 per luminary to AWA, P.O. Box 564, Shelby, NC 28151-0564 (postmarked by Oct. 3). Include names to be recognized, and note whether honorary or memorial.


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Thanks for the welcome. I wished I lived in New York in order to attend the event. I am hoping to find a group closer to Chicago. One of the reason I was looking for an African American group because I find myself getting angry with my theist relatives because I cant talk to them about how I am feeling.
I've lost a number of relatives and it is hard to continuing hearing that they are in a better place.
I was looking at a debate of Neil Degrasse Tyson. He talked about why we atheist should be more tolerant with theists because they can't help it especially in light of the percentage of people who believe and a good percentage of African American are theists. Not only that 40% of scientist are theists that is what we should be concerned about. Now I can tolerate my family.
We're having a special day. Hope you can come.
"CFI-Harlem/Harlem Humanists will be gathering on Sunday February 26th to celebrate Day of Solidarity for Black Non-believers. This is a time to get together and enjoy bright minds and warm personalities. There's a noble story of freethought from within the African American and Pan-African tradition. This is a chance to connect with this tradition and each other. We'll begin at 1pm. The place is 583 Riverside Dr. in the "Brick Room". It's free. Just e-mail (firstname.lastname@example.com) or call (646-820-CFIH) for all the details." RSVP, if you can.
See you there.
You mentioned a conference in Seattle that you attended. Was it an atheist conference, or something related to work/hobbies? I'd definitely make the drive to Seattle to attend an atheist conference.
That's a sweet bike, incidentally.
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I finally sat down this past weekend and started scrapping in my youngest son's Smash book. I bought this book with the best of intentions of scrapping his Senior year of high school. And now that he's graduated I'm finally started to get it done.
One of the things we did his Senior year was take a trip to Universal Studios. This is something we've started doing every other year and really enjoy our time there. Even though I'm closing in on 50 I enjoy the areas that are designed for the younger kids like Dr. Seuss land. Our first year there I about cried while watching one of the shows. Why would I cry you ask? Because all the memories from when my kids were growing up and how much they loved reading the Dr. Seuss books came flooding back. And while sitting there, watching the show it was like it all came to life. As crazy as it sounds it was actually pretty cool for me.
But, I digress. Since this is a Smash book and my son is supposed to come back and journal his memories, doodle, scribble or whatever all over the pages I didn't want to get to entrenched with the "traditional" layout. Instead I decided to let the picture and a couple of the characters from Marjorie Ann Design's file titled Imagination do the job for me. Now my son will have plenty of room to journal.


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In case you haven't heard the voting is now open for the 2013 Top 25 vBlogs at vSphere Land. Last year I was humbled and surprised for my blog to come from nowhere to the 21st on the list. I am hoping that I can stay in the top 25 for 2013, but myself and others need your help and …Read More »
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In case you haven't heard the voting is now open for the 2012 Top 25 vBlogs at vSphere Land. This list year over year is the go to listing of the best virtualization bloggers around. When I logged in to vote I was excited to see my own name listed! Just being added to the list of nominations with the …Read More »


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Dunne: new agreement makes mockery of tax haven claims
Hon Peter Dunne
Minister of Revenue
Monday 8 October 2012 Media Statement
Dunne: new agreement makes mockery of tax haven claims
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today announced that New Zealand will be signing a multilateral convention on tax assistance later this month, as he dismissed claims that New Zealand is a tax haven for foreign trusts.
"The key identifying characteristics of tax havens are secrecy and lack of transparency. Those are simply not factors here in New Zealand.
"In fact, New Zealand's foreign trust taxation rules and treaty exchange of information arrangements and practices were scrutinised in detail last year by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes review and they were approved," Mr Dunne said.
"Our legislation for taxing trusts is fully transparent. The rules were in fact introduced in the 1980s to prevent tax avoidance by New Zealand residents.
"They are also consistent with the wider international norm that a country should not tax non-residents on foreign-sourced income – in short, we don't tax non-New Zealanders on income not earned in New Zealand," Mr Dunne said.
However, New Zealand's tax legislation contains effective disclosure and record-keeping requirements that ensure Inland Revenue can access full details of the trust and provide that information to tax treaty partners as required.
New Zealand will sign the Convention on Mutual Administration Assistance in Tax Matters, as amended by the 2010 Protocol, which is a multilateral treaty that opened for signature in 1988.
Formulated jointly by the OECD and the Council of Europe, the Convention will give Inland Revenue the ability to request help from other tax authorities in detecting and preventing tax evasion, and collecting outstanding tax debts from absconding taxpayers.
"This is an important step and consistent with New Zealand's approach to tax matters, and frankly, makes a mockery of tax haven assertions," Mr Dunne said.
New Zealand has a wide network of tax treaty partners, including 37 double tax agreements and a growing network of tax information exchange agreements.
"The Government does not want to tax people more than what is prescribed under current law, but will act firmly where tax evasion is suspected.
"Deliberately artificial tax structures designed with the purpose of defeating New Zealand's tax laws will attract Inland Revenue's scrutiny," he said.