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Humble Indie Bundle 9 Review
Looking for some more games to play, but do not feel like spending a bunch of money? Then you should probably check out Humble Bundle's latest offering; the 4+2 Humble Indie Bundle 9.
Humble Bundle is a company that puts together media bundles to sell using a pay-what-you-want model, with a customizable part of the sales going to charity. Typically these bundles include indie games and soundtracks, though recently we have been seeing non-indie games and non-game media in bundles. All of it is sold using a pay-what-you-want model, with a customizable portion going to the developers, to Humble Bundle itself, and to charities. The bundles for this charity are Child's Play, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and Watsi.
With a pay-what-you-want model, there is the risk that people will only pay the minimum to get the content. To encourage customers to pay more, certain games are locked behind the average price, so only be beating the average can you get them, and any other media associated with them. Currently the bundle includes Brütal Legend, Mark of the Ninja, Trine 2: Complete Story, and the beta for Eets Munchies, at any price. Beating the average, which is approximately $4.60 when I am writing this, unlocks FTL: Faster Than Light and FEZ. All of the games are available for Windows, Mac, and Linux, and DRM-free versions can be downloaded from Humble Bundle
As the bundle is only available for a limited amount of time, instead of playing each game to completion, with one exception, I will play the game until I am confident I can properly review the gameplay experience it offers. That one exception is FEZ, which I have owned for some time now, and have already written a review for: FEZ Review. I will still cover the game in this review, but for a more detailed look at it, you should read its full-length review.
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What a Pain in the… Back! Tiger Woods Has Back Surgery and Is Out of the Masters
For the first time in 20 years, Tiger Woods will not be in Augusta to play the Masters.
Tiger opted for surgery for his ailing back and now will miss the Masters.
On his website, Tiger made his statement.
"After attempting to get ready for the Masters, and failing to make the necessary progress, I decided, in consultation with my doctors, to have this procedure done," Woods said in the statement.
"I'd like to express my disappointment to the Augusta National membership, staff, volunteers and patrons that I will not be at the Masters. It's a week that's very special to me. It also looks like I'll be forced to miss several upcoming tournaments to focus on my rehabilitation and getting healthy."
"It's tough right now, but I'm absolutely optimistic about the future," Woods said in the statement. "There are a couple [of] records by two outstanding individuals and players that I hope one day to break. As I've said many times, Sam (Snead) and Jack (Nicklaus) reached their milestones over an entire career. I plan to have a lot of years left in mine."
Furthermore, it appears through the statement that Woods will try to make a comeback later this summer, but will miss the Masters for the first time in his career.
Personally, I always contend that Tiger will eventually break Jack Nicklaus's record of all time majors but with his recent track record and inability to stay away from injuries, I am becoming more and skeptical of my prediction.
This Masters vacancy for Tiger is the latest in the string of what some would call bad luck for one of the greatest golfers of all time and only time will tell if he can get back on course.

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Widely considered one of the most influential of French presidents to date, Nicolas Sarkozy offers an unparalleled analysis of the most pressing issues of our time.
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Having served as the principal policymaker, negotiator, presidential advisor, and spokesperson on international trade issues for the United States, Susan Schwab provides expert insights on global trade, policy and politics.
President, The Rockefeller Foundation; Administrator, United States Agency for International Development (2010-2015); Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist, United States Department of Agriculture (2009-2010); Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (2001-2009)
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Dr. Rajiv Shah has been a tireless and dedicated leader, committed to advancing the missions of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United States Department of Agriculture. Serving alongside some of the most innovative leaders in the world, navigating major natural disasters and man-made crises, Dr. Shah has successfully delivered results and lived up to USAID's goal of partnering to end extreme poverty and to promote resilient, democratic societies while advancing security and prosperity. From developing infrastructure to igniting power in Africa, to empowering people around the world with skills and opportunities, Dr. Shah has reshaped and re-envisioned a government agency to tackle even the most intractable challenges.
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A sought-after advisor on international risk management, Wendy Sherman guides organizations through the pros and cons of today's ever-changing geopolitical landscape and helps them mitigate exposure to potential problems that parlays into sound business decisions.
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A Powhatan Indian Woman and an English Settler Share Stories About What Life Was Like for Women in 17th-century Virginia
The roles and expectations of Historic Jamestowne's earliest female residents – a Powhatan Indian and an English settler – are explored during the program, "'this is done by their women': The Women of Early Jamestowne," at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 26 at Historic Jamestowne. This lively 45-minute presentation contrasts views of daily life focused on women's work, relationships and perspectives of the worlds in which they lived.
Melanie Hagan, a veteran interpreter of the Algonquian Chesapeake, sets the stage with a historical perspective of Virginia's earliest inhabitants. Guests will then meet Anne Burras, who arrived in Virginia in 1608 with high hopes of success and even higher expectations as to how her world was constructed.
This program is free with paid admission to Historic Jamestowne, and takes place in the Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center Theater, on Jamestown Island. All programs and demonstrations are included in the Colonial National Historical Park admission fee of $10 per adult (which includes both Historic Jamestowne and Yorktown Battlefield). Children under age 16 are admitted free. Federal Interagency Passes and Golden Age and Golden Access passports to the National Parks are accepted. For further information, call (757) 229-0412 or (757) 898-2410.
This program is presented jointly by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and Historic Jamestowne.
Historic Jamestowne is jointly administered by Preservation Virginia and the National Park Service and preserves the original site of the first permanent English settlement in the New World. Preservation Virginia and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation formed a new collaboration in the fall of 2010 with the goal of connecting the histories of Jamestown and Williamsburg through compelling stories of discovery, diversity and democracy. This initiative brings together experts from Historic Jamestowne and Colonial Williamsburg to enhance public archaeology and create a broader, more cohesive guest experience.
Visitors to Historic Jamestowne share the moment of discovery with archaeologists and witness archaeology in action at the 1607 James Fort excavation April-October; learn about the Jamestown Rediscovery excavation at the Nathalie P. and Alan M. Voorhees Archaearium, the site's archaeology museum; tour the original 17th-century church tower and reconstructed 17th-century Jamestown Memorial Church; and take a walking tour with a Park Ranger through the New Towne area along the scenic James River. For further information, visit www.HistoricJamestowne.org or call (757) 229-0412 or (757) 898-2410.
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The 2014 Summer Jam concert is well underway and the festival stage had its fair share of excitement. Already Iggy Azalea, Chinx, Mack Wilds, Childish Gambino, Jhene Aiko and more rocked the stage. Check out exclusive pics, courtesy of HOT97 and Missinfo,tv.
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Qt to be supported in addition to GTK+
Nokia wants to explore cross-platform possibilities between S60 and maemo. It is interesting also to check the interest in the developer community for Qt in the tablets. GTK+ and Qt coexist in the Linux desktop and the mix could work in maemo as well. This is also a way to attract more attention from the KDE community, a sensible move especially if the Trolltech acquisition gets completed.
GTK+ based Hildon continues defining the UI of maemo and the Internet Tablets. The maemo team is developing Hildon further and after the release of the N810 WiMAX edition there is more in the pipeline.
Nokia has no plans to offer a "hildonized" Qt-based UI. Qt applications will look different in the tablets just like some successful 3rd party applications look different. Cross-platform development has its own challenges: the earlier we start the better.
The fact that Nokia releases implies official support, and we want to have the pieces in place in order to guarantee that. You can consider that this is more about product management than purely software development.
Look for instance Python, it's there since years ago and you can do plenty of things with it. Many popular maemo applications are based on it. But it is not yet an officially supported runtime, even if Nokia is helping to push it in that direction.
It is interesting that qt4 will come to maemo, because this means more software can be ported. Maybe this means also that new tablets will ship with 256 MB Ram :-)
But what means "Qt applications will look different in the tablets just like some successful 3rd party applications look different." ?
Qt4 is already ported and runs. It lacks some functionality, like a usable virtual keyboard. But this is not so much work, that it will take some months to release it.
I think that there will be some kind of GUI adaption, that qt apps will fit better in maemo.
I had virtual keyboard input in my Qt 3.3.8 port, it looks like that i need to port it for current version when i get my Embedded Linux and Web 2.0 conference trip done.
The actual code was just few dozen of lines of code
Qt4 libs for maemo are available since dicember 2007 at qt4.garage.maemo.org. Maemo users/developers don't need another packager. We require a hildonized version of Qt.
Integrate the hildon input method to Qt is possible. More info are available in te maemo Qt4 forum.
It is a bit pity.
But, the main important question is not only virtual keyboard, but also hardware keyboard. We need layouts, sticky Fn and Shift. Since, Nokia doesn't say about will QT be avaible only for N810 or for all Nokia tablets, we can consider that it will be for not only for N810. So they may be will supply us with full keyboard support, and may be some classes to get rid on hardware.
Sounds good that Nokia will also support Qt. For me is the main point too to get access to the virtual keybord via Qt. ATM I'm working on a Qt based application. I got it running under Maemo by using Qt4 libraries but the main issue is for me the missing virtual keybord support.
@ Fred & Eugene as said above, Qt will be available for application development and Nokia will use it as well. That day application developers will have everything they need to make applications work.
We are still working on the details about when and how exactly we get there. As mentioned, this is an early announcement.
And yes Henrik, Hildon and GTK+ continue defining the UI framework. Once Diablo is released we will start talking about the next release, and probably GUADEC in July is a good time & venue for that.
People! Is it possible for Qt apps to use virtual keyboard?
I suppose the main question about Qt is virtual keyboard integration ?
This was a very important announcement. Qt is naturally a welcome addition to Maemo platform, but even more important is the continuity of GTK+ support. Third party developers who have used and invested in GTK+ technology can rely that their applications continue to offer high-class native ("hildonized") user experience in Internet Tablet devices.
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There are reasons to be relieved by — and concerned about — the reports that the Obama administration is preparing a "playbook" of rules for targeted killings of suspected terrorists abroad. If drone-strike assassinations — which have already killed more than 2,000 people in Pakistan and elsewhere — are to remain an important element of counter-terrorism strategy, it's preferable that there be formal criteria to guide the program. At the same time, the codification of rules further institutionalizes a policy that is morally problematic and may ultimately be self-defeating.
According to a report in the Washington Post, the new counter-terrorism manual will require White House approval of lethal strikes and the involvement of a variety of agencies — including the State Department — in adding names to a "kill list." Special procedures would be adopted for strikes targeting U.S. citizens abroad. But the Post said there would be an exemption from strict rules for drone strikes in Pakistan, where some attacks would continue to be launched not to target particular terrorists but because of suspicious activity such as the movement of stockpiles of weapons. Such a "carve-out" for Pakistan would render the regulations largely toothless.
The administration insists that targeted killings are legal under the Authorization for Use of Military Force passed by Congress after 9/11, which it interprets to include action against not only Al Qaeda but "associated forces." And it maintains that holding U.S. citizenship doesn't confer any immunity on a terrorist who is planning an attack on Americans and cannot be captured. That apparently was the rationale for the drone strike in Yemen that killed Anwar Awlaki, the New Mexico-born propagandist for Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.


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Enter the villa into the spacious open plan living/dining room, with sofas, coffee table, flat screen TV and DVD/CD player. Patio doors from the living area and also from the dining area lead out to the terrace with fabulous views across the resort and to the Mar Menor beyond. The terrace has table, chairs and barbeque. Steps lead from this terrace down to the pool terrace, or up to the solarium.
The modern kitchen is fully fitted and well equipped with washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, oven, hob and extractor, and fridge freezer. There is also a cloakroom facility on the ground floor.
The staircase leads down to the 3 spacious bedrooms. The master bedroom has a double bed, a safe, and an en-suite full bathroom. Patio doors lead to a covered terrace and steps lead down to the pool terrace. The second bedroom has two single beds which can be made into a double bed if preferred, and patio doors to a Juliet style balcony. The third bedroom has two single beds, and both bedrooms share use of the separate bathroom.
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After pushing to cut Medi-Cal spending in each of his first two years in office, Gov. Jerry Brown now has to decide whether to seek to expand it by billions of dollars -- largely, but not entirely, on Washington's dime. A new report from researchers at UCLA and UC Berkeley suggests that the expansion might actually pay for itself through higher tax revenue and lower spending in other state programs.
The researchers' cost estimates are just that, estimates, so there's no guarantee that things would work out as well for the state as their model suggests. But their study helps buttress the argument of those who want to expand Medi-Cal as a way to provide health coverage to millions of uninsured, lower-income Californians.
That's because the discussion of healthcare programs invariably revolves around the cost of providing the insurance or the care, not how those costs compare with the savings realized by other programs and the potential gains to the economy. Yes, it costs a significant amount of money to insure the uninsured. But that spending yields a benefit that needs to be recognized and factored into the debate.
The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requires states to extend Medicaid coverage to all Americans earning up to 138% of the federal poverty line, starting in 2014. That's a significant expansion for many states, which offer coverage only to families with young children and incomes less than 100% of the poverty line. The federal government will pay 100% of the medical costs and 50% of the administrative costs of the newly eligible recipients for the first three years; after that, it has pledged to pay at least 90% of the medical costs.


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Time running out for Brazil to get World Cup stadiums ready as December deadline looms
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SAO PAULO – While the goalposts were being installed at the stadium that will host the World Cup opener in Sao Paulo, organizers in the wetlands city of Cuiaba were still trying to find a supplier for the seats for their venue.
While grass was being planted at the pitch in the jungle city of Manaus, organizers in the southern city of Curitiba were looking to overturn a judge's order that halted their stadium construction because of workers' safety concerns.
With less than three months to go before the December deadline established by FIFA for the delivery of the 12 World Cup stadiums, Brazil is working at full steam to have all venues ready. Local organizers are saying they will make it, but some recent setbacks have prompted reason for concern.
Of the six stadiums yet to be delivered, five were less than 90 percent completed by September, according to the most recent government numbers. The other six venues were ready ahead of this year's Confederations Cup — just barely.
"We are very confident with the timetable presented by the host cities," said Ricardo Trade, CEO of the local World Cup organizing committee. "We don't feel we are running against time to have the stadiums delivered. There are no major obstacles to overcome. Of course, there's always the possibility that something goes wrong, but as we get closer to the deadline, that possibility is diminishing."
Skepticism about Brazil's ability to deliver the stadiums intensified after organizers failed to keep their promise ahead of the Confederations Cup, when only two of the six venues were completed by the original FIFA deadline. Soccer's governing body made it clear that for the World Cup it will not accept the same types of delays that plagued stadium construction before the warm-up tournament.
"If we only delivered two (stadiums) in December last year, this was a lesson too, so we can make an effort to deliver them in December 2013," said Brazil Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo, the man in charge of the country's preparations for the World Cup and the 2016 Rio Olympics. "And we are counting on it."
New obstacles have prompted fresh concerns about Brazil's ability to meet the deadline.
One of the problems happened in the venue in Curitiba, where this week a labor judge ordered the suspension of construction after an inspection team deemed the site unsafe for workers. The Arena da Baixada was less than 80 percent ready a few weeks ago, the lowest rate among the venues still being built, and the work stoppage could become costly if it lasts longer.
Club Atletico Paranaense, in charge of the stadium, said it has already addressed the issues brought forward by the judge, but work won't start again until the initial ruling is reversed. An inspection team was at the venue on Friday, but it could take several days before the judge gets to analyze the findings of the new inspection.
"The information I received from the president of Atletico Paranaense is that all measures were adopted to correct any irregularity and allow the construction work to resume," Rebelo said.
During FIFA's last inspection visit to the city this year, it was determined the stadium would be completed without the retractable roof from the original design because it would take too long to build.
Organizers also downplayed problems at the Cuiaba stadium, where local officials a few days ago were forced to cancel the bidding process for the seats. Public prosecutors alleged the seats were overpriced, prompting the government to call for a new bidding process, which should happen in the coming days.
Local organizers said the new seats must be delivered by Dec. 20, just days before the FIFA deadline. According to the original timetable, the installation of the seats was supposed to be underway. The Arena Pantanal was 85 percent completed at the end of September.
"It will not affect the delivery of the stadium," Trade told The Associated Press. "We've been assured the seats will be installed in time. The seats are not a critical aspect of the construction work, as are the roof or the pitch, which remain on schedule."
Cuiaba is one of the cities that will receive an inspection visit by FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke next week. Valcke will also stop by the southern city of Porto Alegre, which is trying to finalize the Beira-Rio Stadium, which was 82 percent ready in August, according to the government.
Work at the Arena das Dunas in northeastern Natal was the most advanced among the six stadiums yet to be delivered, with 90 percent of construction completed.
Sao Paulo's stadium was 87 percent completed last month, on track for the Jan. 5 delivery which has already been approved by FIFA. The sidelines were painted and the goalposts were installed this week.
In the jungle city of Manaus, the pitch has just been laid at Arena Amazonia, which was 83 percent completed in September.
"We don't expect to face many difficulties," Trade said. "We've been monitoring all the work, along with FIFA, and we are confident to say that all of the stadiums will be delivered on time."
AP Sports Writer Stephen Wade and SNTV producer Filipe de Almeida in Rio de Janeiro contributed to this report.
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Buy it now: This guy's ex-wife or his Camaro?
Cars and ex-wives often go together like Easter candy and a punch in the kidneys. (How many examples of this do we need?) The owner of this Camaro SS has to part with both, but only one gladly. The other one's failed to meet reserve on eBay.


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Our local atheist group wears bright blue t-shirts with "Ask an Atheist" boldly printed front and back while we walk in pairs at events, the mall, etc. Our purpose is visibility and availability to answer questions. We've done this 3 months now, with generally supportive response. The visibility is working.
Please see http://outatheist.info for more info and photos. You will find resources in case you might consider starting such a project in your area. It's very simple, yet highly effective and rewarding. Check out the small website to see what we've done, and to see some tips if you might consider the same for your local community.
I think it's the most important thing we atheists can do right now in this country. Not all atheists are prepared to go out visibly, so I feel it is more important for those of us who can to do so. But, then, I've always been a risk-taker.
Often we have tag-along atheists who do not answer questions, but walk with us in support. In fact, we even have had believers walk along with us in support.
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There are many activities at Kauai Beach Villas. Play tennis on one of four courts or spend time pool side and take a refreshing dip in the cool water or luxuriate in the jet spa. Enjoy a beautiful Kauai sunrise at the beach with a cup of island coffee or glass of fresh tropical fruit juice. Pack a picnic lunch to savor at the ocean's edge and relax on the warm sand.
Look for rare Ni'ihau shells here at Nukoli'i Beach, one of few places they can be found other than the beaches of Ni'ihau island off the west coast of Kauai. Have a barbecue at one of the outdoor grills scattered throughout the resort or plan a friendly gathering in a private room near the swimming pool. Or, simply lounge on the private lanai of your spacious Kauai condo vacation rental to enjoy the panoramic vista.
Just a few minutes from Lihue Airport, Kauai Beach Villas is centrally located near Wailua and Kapaa on Kauai's East Shore and a convenient distance to a wide variety of Hawaii activities. Hanalei Bay, Haena, Princeville, and Kilauea a leisurely drive to the north shore. Poipu Beach, Spouting Horn, Hanapepe, Waimea and Kekaha are all located on Kauai's South Shore.
Flightseeing offers birds eye views of remote areas not accessible by land. Many tours depart from Lihue. Wailua Golf Course, ranked among the country's top 100 municipal courses, offers challenge as well as spectacular ocean views. Kayak Wailua River to hidden waterfalls or take a riverboat tour to the Fern Grotto, one of Kauai's "natural wonders" and a popular wedding site. Other nearby activities include shopping, fishing and hiking as well as seasonal ocean activities such as snorkeling and surfing.
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Aviator Charles Lindbergh acclaimed in Brussels, Belgium, after flying from Paris, following his reception there after completing his solo transatlantic flight. Lindbergh motorcade arriving in center of Brussels. 'Spirit of St. Louis' plane in flight, from Paris to Brussels. Brief view of Evere airfield, Brussels, Belgium. View of crowd packed into Market Square in Brussels. Charles Lindbergh, standing on balcony of Brussels Town Hall waves his hat to the cheering crowd.
A horse carriage comes out of the palace. The crowd gathers in street amidst heavy rains. Prince Leopold and Princess Astrid with Prince Heritier Baudouin sit in the carriage. The carriage arrives at the church. Men with umbrella move near carriage. Princess Astrid and Prince Leopold get down from the carriage and climb the stairs. Prince Heritier Baudouin is brought by his attenders. The coachman smiles and the crowd cheers. The Royals comes out of the church. They are escorted to the carriage under a cover to save them from pouring rains. The crowd lined in the street in rains to see their Prince.
British and French allied forces being pushed back by invading German Army in Belgium during World War 2. Allied soldiers cross river in small boats. Troops fire Howitzers. Buildings on fire in Leuven Belgium. Damaged shops with broken windows. Smoke rising from burning buildings in the city of Leuven. Belgian citizens on the street trying to escape from bombing. Views of city in flames taken from the countryside. Pigs fleeing burning barns. Day and night battle scenes with machine guns and tracer rounds being fired. Refugees flee with few belongings, walking down roads. A woman and child apparently dead on a stretcher beside the road. A family fleeing on foot; a young boy in the family using a crutch as he has one peg leg. German forces advancing on foot into smoldering Belgian cities. German soldiers stopped in the middle of roadways and on the side of roads sleeping, without setting up camps. German armored vehicles drive past on a road. Oil tanks in Antwerp Belgium in flames with black smoke rising, set on fire by Allies during their retreat. Low aerial views of Brussels Belgium streets, spared from destruction, as German soldiers march into Brussels.
American pavilion being constructed in Brussels, Belgium for World's fair. Workers work on a huge steel structure as they construct American pavilion at Brussels world 's fair site in Belgium. Smoke rises. Men work on wooden planks. A bucket filled with concrete in a hoist. A worker levels the surface of cement. Steel girders at the construction site. Drink being poured into a glass. Officials speak to the workers. Officials and workers raise a toast and drink from the glasses. James Plaut, the Deputy U.S. Commissioner to the Brussel's World's Fair and other Officials at the construction site as they inspect the pavilion under construction. Pipes piled up at the site.
Brussels Belgium under German occupation during World War II. Women and men ride bicycles in the streets of Brussels, Belgium. A crowded market street. A woman in an elaborate hat walks past people in the street. Trams move along the city roads. Civilians and military personnel at a street cafe. A view of the 'Maison du Roi' or King's House and the Guildhalls at the Grand Place, the central square of Brussels. The Great Market at the square. Soldiers look at birds in cages. Vendors selling various foods and vegetables. A woman vendor slicing cheese. German Luftwaffe airmen taste the cheese as civilians look on.
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While several will take part in St. Patrick's Day festivities, many drivers will take their chances and put others at risk
Submitted by Allstate
Every year, we are reminded of the various dangers we can encounter on the road. And while drunk driving continues to cause damage, injury and death, one of the biggest causes of accidents is distracted driving. Everyone should have a great St. Patrick's Day this year - as long as they don't push their luck.
Several studies have shown that, in addition to the ongoing dangers of driving while drunk, several car crashes - and near-collisions - are caused by a mere lack of attention on the part of drivers. One of the biggest culprits is the widespread use of mobile devices, such as phones, portable music devices and tablets. However, even conscientious drivers who leave their phones aside while driving still get distracted by external objects beyond the road.
"Your car could have every possible safety feature, but the only way to guarantee your safety on the road is to pay full attention when you are behind the wheel," said Jaclyn Darrohn, Allstate spokesperson in New York. "Now that nearly everyone uses not just phones, but a variety of mobile devices, drivers are being distracted by more than just eating or checking the mirror. Besides making phone calls, they are typing text messages, checking email and, ironically, trying to program their GPS system while already on the road."
"The most conscientious drivers might not realize how much they put others at risk by performing even minor tasks while driving," she added.
In light of the St. Patrick's Day holiday and the beginning of spring - and more people getting out of the house and on the road - Allstate is using this opportunity to tell consumers to keep the following important safety tips in mind:
But also keep in mind that with a new season of parties and gatherings coming up, distracted drivers might also be intoxicated drivers. Drunk driving is hardly a new phenomenon, but when compounded by the effects of today's new distractions, there is even more danger on the road than before.
"Especially, but not exclusively for St. Patrick's Day, be a little more aware of people who might not have taken the proper precautions," Darrohn said. "Do the right thing now so you'll be around for the next big party!"
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2006 Nissan Maxima SE
2006 Nissan Maxima Continues Its Six-Generation Legacy of Superior Performance
2006 Nissan Maxima SE
Engine:3.5 liter V6
Transmission:5-Speed Automatic
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Carrying on as a true premium 4-door sports sedan, the 2006 Nissan Maxima unites a muscular sport design with first class features and the amenities of a luxury sedan. Maxima combines an aggressive exterior with an inviting interior and powerful V6 engine to create a stylish performance machine for driving enthusiasts.
Enhancements for the 2006 model include available factory-installed satellite radio (XM® or Sirius™ providers), available Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System, available outside mirror with auto-tilt down in reverse, available dual auto-dimming outside mirrors, revised available navigation Graphic User Interface (GUI) and illuminated steering wheel switches.
"The attention to detail incorporated into the innovative style and performance of the Maxima has continued for six successful generations," said Mark McNabb, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. "Maxima customers have come to love its formula of performance, style and value and the 2006 model continues that tradition."
A Stylish, Sporty design
Maxima's powerful design begins with its chiseled, muscular shape with pronounced character lines.
Its arched design creates an expansive image, while the broad beltline creates a strong and integrated impression from front to rear. The distinctive C-pillar design, with subtle extensions beyond the rear backlight, forms a coupe-like silhouette, maintaining a strong Maxima character. The high rear deck provides easy accessibility to the ample trunk that is essential to a sedan.
The front fascia is sharp and cleanly sculpted and features a distinctive Nissan signature grille with a unique, rounded-rectangle shape pattern accentuated by a dark chrome finish, along with a deeply sculpted combination headlight cluster with optional xenon bulbs (standard on 3.5 SL). The pronounced rear fascia is elegant and leaves a strong impression, accented with the unique design of the body panel that surrounds the rear taillights.
The combination of large wheels with boldly sculpted fender openings and double dual exhaust mufflers with chromed tips give Maxima a very powerful and dominating stance that evokes a feeling of high performance.
Large 18-inch, 6-spoke alloy wheels come standard on the 3.5 SE, while 17-inch 7-spoke wheels are standard on the 3.5 SL. The 2006 Maxima is available in a choice of eight exterior colors.
A Contemporary, Comfortable Interior
The contemporary design of the Maxima's exterior is reflected in the interior. The standard SkyView™ glass-paneled roof creates an open environment for front and rear passengers while maintaining a solid roof structure. The SkyView is a single elongated rectangular-shaped glass panel that stretches from the front of the roof to the back and comes with sliding sunshades to block out sunlight when desired.
Illuminated steering wheel controls, restyled roof console for enhanced switch operation and revised navigation Graphic User Interface (GUI) help the driver to feel more in tune to vehicle control.
Available factory installed satellite radio and available Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System are the latest additions for 2006. The Bluetooth system helps the driver to maintain focus towards the road ahead without the distraction often met with hand held cell phone usage.
Luxury sedan elements are found in interior comfort amenities such as Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC), rear air conditioning vents, sun visors with vanity mirrors and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. Standard for the Maxima 3.5 SL is a 320-watt Bose® audio system with 8 speakers and AM/FM/cassette/6CD in-dash autochanger (optional on 3.5 SE).
Wood tone trim on 3.5 SL and metallic tone accents on the 3.5 SE are standard. Interior colors for 2006 include Café Latté, Frost and Black. Five person seating with cloth material is standard. Five-seat leather or 4-seat leather combinations are also available, depending on model and package.
Maximum Safety
Maxima comes equipped with the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS), dual-stage front air bags, seat belt sensors with front-seat passenger classification sensor, front-seat side supplemental dual-stage air bags and side curtain air bags. Front-seat active head restraints, 3-point rear seat belts for all seating with adjustable upper anchors, pretensioners and load limiters, emergency inside trunk release, Zone Body construction with front and rear crushable zones and the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchors and tether system are all included in Maxima's long list of safety features.
The Legend behind Maxima Performance
Maxima's legendary performance continues in 2006 with the use of the award-winning VQ 3.5-liter engine. The DOHC 24-valve V6 produces 265 horsepower* and 255 lb-ft torque, and achieves a ULEV/LEV2 vehicle rating.
The engine features a modular engine design with microfinished crank journals and cam lobes, molybdenum coated lightweight pistons, a resin intake collector, digital knock control, six individual coils (one per spark plug) and a cross-flow coolant pattern. Also utilized are Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control (CVTCS), variable induction system, a silent timing chain and electronically controlled throttle.
All 2006 Maximas come equipped with a standard 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with manual shift mode and gated shifter. Maxima features a standard Traction Control System (TCS) on all models, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) is optional on all A/T models.
For the serious driving enthusiast, a 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission is optional on 3.5 SE models. This transmission optimizes the powerband of the 3.5-liter engine and gives the driver the ultimate sports car feel.
Maxima's responsive handling comes from a suspension design adapted and improved from the Japanese-market Nissan Skyline. It consists of an innovative rear multi-link independent suspension, which offers outstanding stability by minimizing camber change during cornering.
The rear shocks and springs are separated for reduced friction and the shock is in line with the center of the rear wheels, providing better damping and less harshness.
Maxima 3.5 SE models feature a special performance-tuned suspension for maximum handling prowess, while the 3.5 SL models feature a luxury-tuned suspension providing a supple ride and smooth handling.
Braking is provided by standard 4-wheel disc brakes with a 4-channel, 4-sensor, 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Front rotors are class-leading at 12.60 inches in size. Also standard is Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), which optimizes brake force depending on load condition (passenger and cargo) and Brake Assist (BA), which senses hard or panic pedal application and helps provide maximum braking capacity.
The 3.5 SE model offers large 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and V-rated P245/45R18 tires. 3.5 SL features 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with H-rated P225/55R17 tires.
Models and Options
The 2006 Maxima is available in two models: The sporty 3.5 SE and the luxurious 3.5 SL.
A number of options and packages are available on Maxima, including a Premium Audio Package, with a 320-watt BoseÒ audio system with 8 speakers and AM/FM/6CD, RDS, speed sensitive volume control and pre-wired for satellite radio; Sensory Package which includes the Premium Audio Package, plus leather-appointed seats, 4-way power passenger seat, heated front seats and mirrors and digital compass.
Also offered are the Driver Preferred Package (3.5 SE) with Sensory Package contents, plus rear spoiler, Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System, memory driver's seat, power tilt/telescopic steering wheel with memory, auto-dimming outside memory mirrors with auto tilt down in reverse (A/T only) that can also be folded electronically, xenon headlights, driver seat power lumbar support, power entry/exit seat and heated steering wheel; and Driver Preferred Package (3.5 SL) with Sensory Package contents, plus memory drivers seat, Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System, power tilt/telescopic steering wheel with memory, auto-dimming outside memory mirrors with auto tilt down in reverse (A/T only) that can also be folded electronically, driver seat power lumbar support, power entry/exit seat and heated steering wheel.
The Elite Package (optional on 3.5 SE and 3.5 SL) offers all of the Driver Preferred Package features, plus two-passenger rear seating, rear center console, auto up/down rear windows, rear power sunshade with front and rear controls, heated rear seats and rear 12V power point.
Available options include a DVD Navigation System with 7-inch color LCD display, a Power Glass Sunroof (replaces SkyView), Satellite Radio (XM or Sirius providers), Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System, Vehicle Dynamic Control (A/T models only) and a full-size spare with alloy wheel.


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NEW YORK (AP) — John Lannan pitched 5 2-3 shutout innings in his first start since replacing Stephen Strasburg in Washington's starting rotation, and the Nationals lowered their magic number for clinching a playoff berth to six with a 2-0 win over the punchless New York Mets on Wednesday night.
Ryan Zimmerman homered in the fourth off rookie Matt Harvey (3-5) and Ian Desmond connected off Jon Rauch in the eighth, helping the NL East leaders complete a three-game sweep and close in on the capital's first postseason baseball berth since the original Washington Senators in 1933.
A native of nearby Long Beach, Lannan (3-0) allowed five hits, struck out two and walked one in the slot that opened when the Nationals cut short Strasburg's season by imposing an innings limit to protect his surgically repaired right elbow. Lannan, Washington's opening-day starter in 2009 and 2010, spent most of the season in the minors and asked the Nationals to trade him when he was demoted at the end of spring training.
He once again mastered the Mets, improving to 4-1 with a 1.69 ERA against them in his last five starts. Five relievers finished, with Drew Storen retiring pinch-hitter Daniel Murphy on a game-ending flyout with runners at the corners for his second save. The surging Nationals have won nine of 11 and 12 of 15.
New York finished an 0-6 homestand and dropped to 65-78, falling 13 games under .500 for the first time since finishing 2009 at 70-92. The Mets have lost eight of nine overall.
They also extended their club-record streak of scoring three runs or fewer to 13 straight home games. They have lost 22 of their last 26 in Queens and have just four wins at Citi Field since the All-Star break — two fewer than the Nationals.
Zimmerman put the Nationals ahead in the fourth with a drive into the left-field seats, extending his hitting streak to 16 games. He also made several sparkling plays with his glove at third.
Washington chased Harvey by loading the bases with no outs in the sixth, but Robert Carson relieved and retired Tyler Moore on a foulout, Kurt Suzuki on an infield fly and Steve Lombardozzi on a flyout.
Lannan left in the bottom half after David Wright singled and stole second, and Lucas Duda walked with two outs. Christian Garcia hit Kelly Shoppach on the left arm with his first pitch, loading the bases, but retired pinch-hitter Ike Davis on an inning-ending flyout.
Washington again loaded the bases with one out in the seventh against Bobby Parnell, but Adam LaRoche grounded into a double play on Justin Hampson's first pitch. Desmond then homered to left on Rauch's third pitch of the eighth, a hanging breaking ball.
Washington cut short Strasburg's season last weekend, wanting to protect the 24-year-old right-hander's arm following ligament-replacement surgery on Sept. 3, 2010.
While the Nationals initially intended to make Wednesday's game his final start of the year, they moved up their timetable because they said the limit was weighing on his mind. Strasburg finished 15-6 with a 3.16 ERA in 28 starts with 197 strikeouts in 159 1-3 innings.
Even with the Expos/Nationals franchise headed toward its first playoff berth since Montreal reached the 1981 NL championship series, Nationals manager Davey Johnson said he won't have any regrets.
"Once you make a decision — you make the decision based on all the right reasons, and then you don't have to revisit it," he said before the game. "Second guess is a wonderful thing in baseball and everybody has it, but none of them have all the information that I have down here."
Johnson said he might use Strasburg as a pinch-hitter down the stretch. Strasburg is hitting .277 with one homer, four doubles and seven RBIs.
"If I can't use your arm, I'll use your bat," Johnson said. "He's pretty bad now but he's going to get worse because he's going to be chomping."
Johnson said Strasburg keeps asking pitching coach Steve McCatty about what his routine should be.
"Of course, he's been pestering Cat about what he can do," Johnson added. "Can I keep throwing off the mound? No. Can I play catch in the outfield? Yes."
NOTES: Washington has won eight in a row in Queens and 12 of 13. ... Nationals LF Michael Morse missed the game after he was diagnosed with a torn cuff and a bone bruise in his left wrist. ... The Mets scratched Murphy from the starting lineup because of a sore back. Ronny Cedeno took his place at 2B but left in the sixth because of a tight right hamstring. ... Players' association head Michael Weiner, undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, was in the Mets' clubhouse speaking with players before the game. ... The previous big league team to score three runs or fewer in 13 straight home games was Seattle, which did it 16 in a row from Aug. 7 to Sept. 13, 2010, according to STATS LLC.


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2. The zombie genre is dying before our eyes
"The Walking Dead" goes off the air for 60 days and what happens? Someone had to go and make a romantic zombie comedy called "Warm Bodies." That, my friends, is the beginning of the end. It can't be long before a zombie-themed "Twilight" rip-off really decapitates this genre.
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London: Manchester United pulled three points clear of rivals Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table as goals from Anderson, Robin van Persie and two from Wayne Rooney secured a 4-3 victory against Reading.
All seven strikes came in a quite remarkable first half of football, with both sides swapping the lead before Rooney, with his second, and Van Persie both found the net to score the goals that ultimately secured the three points for the visitors.
The Royals, who were unchanged, took an early lead as Jobi McAnuff`s in-swinging cross from the left was only partially cleared by Jonny Evans and Hal Robson-Kanu capitalised on the loose ball, hammering an effort high into the far corner past a helpless Anders Lindegaard.
United`s response, however, was immediate and lethal. Just four minutes after Robson-Kanu`s strike Anderson raced onto Ashley Young`s through ball and lashed past Federici to pull Sir Alex`s men level with a second to follow shortly after.
Referee Mark Halsey pointed to the spot after Evans was bundled over in the area by Jay Tabb and Rooney stepped up and duly answered his manager`s call for more goals by slamming the ball into the far corner, sending Federici the wrong way.
This astonishing first half witnessed a further twist, however, as the pendulum swung back in Reading`s favour courtesy of two quick-fire goals from corners.
Nicky Shorey`s pin-point deliveries from the right-hand-side were powerfully headed home with, firstly, Adam Le Fondre getting on the scoresheet a day before his 26th birthday before Sean Morrison climbed above Evans to make it 3-2 Reading.
The first-half drama ceased to reach a conclusion there, though, and United once again hit back to equalise. Young and Patrice Evra linked up superbly well on the left-hand-side before the latter squared for Rooney to bury from close range.
And, to the astonishment of everyone in the ground, the goals kept on coming. Sir Alex`s side once again regaining the lead as, after 34 minutes, Van Persie latched onto Michael Carrick`s through ball and slotted home his 10th league goal of the campaign with supreme composure.
The Dutch striker was unfortunate not to add to his tally before half-time as his close-range effort was cleared from underneath the crossbar but replays suggested that the ball had, in fact, crossed the line.
A comparatively dull start to the second half saw United slow the tempo although there were shouts for a penalty from the home support as Adrian Mariappa fell to the ground under a challenge from Patrice Evra but the Frenchman got just enough of a foot on the ball and no spot-kick forthcame.
Van Persie then wasted a glorious chance to grab his second of the match as he amazingly fired wide after robbing Federici.
The former Arsenal striker closed down the Reading goalkeeper and looked certain to make it 5-3 although, almost replicating Fernando Torres` infamous miss against the Red Devils, smashed his shot off target with Ferderici scrambling and the goal gaping.
Reading continued to pour forward in search of an equaliser although rarely troubled Lindegaard in the second period, with Tabb firing over before Morrison forced the United goalkeeper to tip over in stoppage time.
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Valparaiso fans got their first look at the Crusader men's and women's basketball teams on Saturday evening at Valpo Hoops Mania in the Athletics-Recreation Center.
The night began with performances by both the cheerleaders and the Crusaderettes before the players were introduced one-by-one.
The women then performed a dance routine as a team before the men took the stage with a slam dunk competition. Erik Buggs and Brandon Wood advanced to the final, with Wood earning the championship.
The men's and women's teams took on groups from the student body in a game of knockout, with the players prevailing on both sides. Betsy Adams won the women's title while Ryan Broekhoff took the men's honor, with the two battling it out for team supremacy. Broekhoff won the battle from the three-point line to take home the crown.
The night was capped with scrimmages from both sides. The men open exhibition play against Olivet Nazarene on October 30 at 7:30 p.m. with Homer Drew Court being dedicated prior to the contest. The women begin exhibition play on November 2 at 7:05 p.m., hosting Grace.
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Love This World to Love Almighty
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According to John 4:8 "Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.'' Bible shows us how we can attain proximity to God and understand what love is. When we love our fellows and care for everyone we are caring for God. Until and unless we love creatures made by Him, we cannot know what he is actually and what he has left for us on this world. Every human being is nothing but a part of God and by loving them we actually participate in loving God.
Now, suppose we do not tend to care for anyone else in this world apart from ourselves. Now, loving ourselves too is love so can we say that since we are loving ourselves, we are actually loving God? It's not whom you love, god teaches us to share and when we are not doing so we are going far away from Him. God is just like our parents who want their children to love each other. If you have a piece of cake, they urge that you share it with your brother and sister. When you do not they feel that you are not showing respect and love to them as you are not listening to their teachings.
Similarly, when we do not share and care for others in this world, we are actually not following his preaching. We are defying God and then we expect that God must love us! It's true that God's love is unconditional and whatever you do and wherever you go His love is always there for you. However, until and unless you actually know what love is, as you yourself are not practicing it, you cannot feel His love and how he is showing you way every day.
Everything around you may change with time, only thing that remains unchanged is Love; whether its love of your parent, friend or neighbor. Years after you lose your loved ones, you can still feel the warmth of their love around you; their blessings for you remain with you wherever you are. Same is the love of God, when you love others you get His love too. You might not realize his physical presence but his love can be felt in every step that you take in your life.
One unique way to show your love for God and spread his message in the world is using the decals and stickers that carry his words. Although it's impossible to show your love for god or for anyone decals and stickers can at least help you to manifest it. Get unique designer window stickers and rejuvenate your soul by looking at his message - "God Is Love." Car decals or stickers actually provide us the mental support we need for going ahead in the journey called life.Show your love and get a sticker with "God Is Love" to carry forward the philosophy of the almighty lord.
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Love Human to Love GodWhen the world has become full of wrong deeds and sin, most of us struggle with the fact that God is love. Is it possible for God to love those human beings who are full of sins? The truth that Gospel teaches us is that God loved Human beings so much that he sacrificed even His [...]
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My son is 5 months old now and is breastfed and also enjoys baby food! I have a few problems that I need some advice with. 1st is: he nurses every 4 hours and for some reason lately he wakes up multiple times at night and won't go back to sleep until I let him nurse. Of course he falls asleep after about 5-10 minutes of nursing and he refuses the pacifier!!! What can I do to help him sleep through the night, I work full time and it's taking a toll of me being up so often? 2nd is: he fights, kicks screams and throws himself back while nursing. I thought it was just a growth spurt but this has been occurring for several months now that I'm back at work. I pump at work and he is bottle feed the breast milk while I am away. I am only able to pump twice in a 9 hour work day. i usually pump every 4 hours and i get about 4 ozs each time.He used to nurse for about 30+ minutes now he nurses for the most 15 minutes and I'm completely empty at the end of the 15 minutes, nothing comes out when I try squeezing and also when I pump after. Could it be that I'm flowing slower than the bottle and he's just impatient and that's why he fights? also, he only takes about 4-4.5 ozs every 4 hours (twice while im away at work), is that enough?3rdis and involves #2: I noticed my supply while pumping was low so I began taking reglan again. In the past I have tried fenugreek with no luck. I began drinking a beer a day and it made me sick. I also tried lactation cookies. Nothing seemed to help. Is there anything I can do to help produce more other than reglan. I'm so afraid that he isn't getting enough and that's why he fights and fusses while nursing!! Should I see a lactation consultant? I'm so lost and desperatly do not want to stop breastfeeding!
I forgot to mention he sleeps in my room in his bassinet and also co sleeps when he wakes to nurses frequently at night!


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August 29, 1931 - June 24, 2013
Bloomingburg, NY
Harold John Scherch of Bloomingburg, NY, a retired Local 707 Teamster and Truck driver who drove for Associated Transport and Yellow Freight, and a resident of the area passed away Monday, June 24, 2013, in Newburgh. He was 81.
The son of the late George and Mary Foster Scherch, he was born August 29, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Montgomery. Harold served as President of the Teamsters Local 707 Retirees Club from 2004 till 2012. He was active in trying to help his fellow retirees obtain affordable prescription medications, pension plan protection and supporting the annual Local's Scholarship Fund Golf outing. Harold had a love for cars and was a longtime member of the Mercedes Benz Club of America. He was also a hopeful Mets fan.
Survivors include his daughter, Irene Worek and her husband, Michael of Bordentown, NJ; daughter, Jackie Donnelly and her husband, Jon of Newburgh; daughter, Karen Waugh and her husband, Chris of Yorktown Heights, NY; four grandchildren: Sydney, Gillian, Christian and Ally. He was predeceased by his brother, Charles and three sisters: Rosemary Scherch, Teresa Tartaro, and Georgiana Palmer.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 28th, at the Millspaugh Funeral Home, 22 Bank St., Walden, NY 12586. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 29th at First Presbyterian Church, Clinton St., Montgomery, NY. Reverend Paul Milz will officiate. Burial will be in New Prospect Cemetery in Pine Bush.
Donations can be made to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan, 800 Stony Brook Ct., Newburgh, NY 12550 or The Kaplan Residence, 1 Sunrise Lane, Newburgh NY 12550.
Arrangements were made by Millspaugh Funeral Directors; for directions or condolences, please visit millspaughfuneralhome.com


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About AQS Staff Biographies
Michael Buckingham, Cover & Advertising Designer
Michael has been with AQS since November of 1997. One of the things he likes best about being here is the variety of work he does. You see his designs on the cover of every one of our books. All of our magazine ads are Michael's work. He's an Adobe Photoshop expert and is often called on to polish book photos. He puts together the awards ceremony slide shows of winning quilts at our three shows. He also does CD production work, making the masters for the pattern CDs we're including in our books more and more often. You may have met him on a visit to the AQS booth at our quilt shows.
Michael is the author and designer of our Presidential Redwork collection (and yes, a President Obama redwork portrait is available) and appeared on Simply Quilts with Alex Anderson.
Michael's wife, Paulette, was in the army for 20 of their 32 married years. They moved every three years—a practice that took them all over the United States and overseas for a hitch in the Netherlands where their first son, Collin, was born. (Their second son, Jacob, is a native-born Virginian.) While in Hawaii, Michael designed fabrics for a garment company there—all hand drawn and hand cut designs for silk-screen printing. "I got really good at drawing flowers and palm trees!" He and his family return to another former home state, Colorado, every year on a mission with their church.
If Michael quilted, he'd be a third-generation quilter. There are quilters on both his and his wife's side of the family—both mothers and grandmothers. "Our house is full of quilts . . . practical ones." He likes the traditional simplicity of block quilts but also appreciates art quilts. "Maybe when I retire, I'll take up quilting." But until he does, we're glad to have his creative talents right here at AQS.
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FILA approves new rules to keep wrestling in games
MOSCOW (AP) — Wrestling's governing body has approved new rule and constitutional changes aimed at modernizing the sport and keeping it in the Olympics after 2016.
A special congress Saturday of the federation, known by the acronym FILA, decreed there will be a mandatory women's vice-presidency role.
The new rules will ensure matches are made up out of two three-minute sessions instead of three two-minute periods. Scoring will become cumulative instead of the previous two-out-of-three system.
The changes come after the International Olympic Committee removed wrestling as one of the core sports of the games in February. It is now one of eight sports that will be competing for an open slot at the 2020 Games. That decision will be made by the IOC in September.


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*****Air Harp HD - for the iPad*****
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*****Air Harp HD - for the iPad*****
Air Harp is $0.99 but there are more add-ons
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*****Air Harp HD - for the iPad*****
Anyone can make beautiful music with the Air Harp!
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*****NOTE FOR IPHONE / iPOD TOUCH USERS: When you purchase Air Harp, you get both the iPhone version, which is a simple 8-stringed instrument, PLUS the iPad version with all of the features including 15 strings and music sheets. To see the iPad version, you must sync your purchase to iTunes and to your iPad! Thank you for buying Air Harp!
*****SOUND TIP / iPAD2 USERS: If you do not hear sound on your Air Harp, try going into your iPad's Settings panel and find the sound control. Then try "muting" then "unmuting" the sound. Toggling in and out of mute mode should fix the problem. This is an issue a number of apps have been having on the iPad 2 - there should be a fix for this by the next iPad software update. You can read about it in the macrumor forums here: http://bit.ly/sCsWi3
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*****iPAD APP OF THE DAY! - TUAW.COM - December 29. 2011
The Air Harp app does an excellent job reproducing the sound of a harp. The virtual harp has 15 strings representing two octaves of notes in G Major. You can now also alter each string and play it sharp or flat by tapping and holding the corresponding key on the left panel. That's 30 additonal notes! Tap the strings to create your own tune, or use sheet music to play a well-known song. The app includes several pieces of sheet music, and you can buy additional collections for 99-cents each.
Air Harp is enjoyable and relaxing for the music-oriented adult. Unlike other music apps which require you to tap falling dots on a screen, the app uses real notes and strings which makes it an excellent learning tool for children.
***** Jun 19, 2011 by MelroseC
Fantastic! - I own a lot of apps that I use to create music and design sound, but this is the only one that can put me into a euphoric state while playing it. Truly, you have created something of great value and beauty. I would give it a hundred stars if I could. Thank you.
***** Jun 19, 2011 by Luddisen
I love it! - I think i'm going to cry soon! IT'S JUST SOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL!
NEW & IMPROVED! In Version 2.5 you will find great features for the iPad that our fans have been asking for. Tap & Strum are now combined to make a more fluid playing experience. Plus, multi-page music support for sheet music.
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Air Harp, re-imagines the classic lap harp for the iPad platform. Designed above all to be fun and easy to play, the Air Harp offers a delightful musical experience for people of all ages. Strum and pluck the strings for a lovely sound.
Anyone can make beautiful music with the Air Harp! Play your favorite tunes by ear, or choose popular songs to play and sing along to from an interactive sheet music library. The Air Harp includes 2 octaves (15 strings)of gorgeous, high-quality harp tones in G Major.
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* Air Harp includes sheet music for 10 popular songs, with lyrics. Invite friends and family to sing along while you play!
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A couple of years ago, when I first joined the Energy Advisory Group, one of the other volunteers suggested that we promote composting along with other initiatives like curbside recycling with unit based pricing, electric/water conservation and the weatherization program. My response at that time was – OMG, that's way over the top --- only the most dedicated "tree huggers" would ever do THAT! And, anyway, I thought to myself, "I don't have a garden and I hate yard work, why would I compost?"
The University of Florida IFAS Shellfish Extension Program and Florida Sea Grant invite you to a presentation at the Cedar Key Library on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
The talk, by Dr. Jennifer Seavey, a landscape ecologist with the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville, will focus on the analysis of oyster reef changes over time in the Big Bend.
Cedar Key School's Teacher of the Year Rebecca Linan (third from left) and ESP of the Year Elaine Rains (fourth from left). Also pictured are, from left: School Board member Beth Davis, Cedar Key School Principal Sue Ice, Linan, Rains and Superintendent Bob Hastings.
The beginning of the new year marked the end of a year-long project for Cedar Key resident Michelle Pearson.
On Thursday, Feb. 16 at 5 p.m., Alachua writer, poet and documentarian Sudye Cauthen will talk about her work to preserve the culture of the area in which she grew, by using narrative, interviews, poetry and introspection on the people and the land that supported them. Her writing offers an inspiration to each of us to look inside and out and discover the relationship between where we live and who we are. Ms. Cauthen, a fifth-generation north Floridian, has won numerous awards for her non-fiction and fiction works.
Warmer temperatures and lack of snow in parts of North America are setting the stage for what could be a most intriguing 15th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, coming up this weekend.
Bird watchers across the U.S. and Canada are getting ready to tally millions of birds in the annual count coordinated by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Audubon, and Canadian partner Bird Studies Canada.
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Los Angeles: Actress Naya Rivera is said to be looking for a wedding gown as she was spotted at designer Monique Lhuillier's boutique.
The 26-year-old announced her engagement to rapper Big Sean a couple of weeks ago.
Rivera was accompanied by her "Glee" co-star Kevin McHale, her mother Yolanda and other family and friends, reports eonline.com.
The actress first flaunted her ring at Latina magazine's Hollywood Hot List Party that was held at the Redbury Hotel in Hollywood Oct 3.


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Most Popular Online Backup Service: Crashplan
Backing up your files locally is important, but if something like fire or flood happens, your data and your backups are gone. That's why online backup services are great: They keep your data offsite. Last week we asked you which were the best, then we looked at the top five. Now we're back to crown the crowd favorite.


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Political Drift or Paradigm Shift?
An Agenda for Leadership that Lasts
During the elections of 1994, the voters spoke with uncommon clarity about the role of government in their lives. Governor John Engler was re-elected to be a risk-taker, not a caretaker. In this advisory document, the Mackinac Center recommends several specific measures for education reform, labor law reform, and economic development. 5 pages.


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You might use the default Android SMS app, you might use one provided by your handset manufacturer. The problem is, there's no consistency in Android SMS clients, and most of them are ugly and don't have much in the way of functionality.
GO SMS Pro is different, and that's a really good thing. It's got a lot more going on than just sending SMS messages. There are add-in apps, which extend the functionality, and lots of online services too, such as group chat and Facebook integration.
GO SMS Pro
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- Android
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- Google Play
Perhaps the most important feature, however, is integrated backup and restore of your SMS messages. If you, like us, horde your past text messages then you'll want to be able to keep them safe and sound. Backups are stored to your SD card, and it just takes a couple of button pushes to make a backup, or restore from one. There is also an automatic service, which offers to make daily, weekly or monthly copies of your messages.
If you like to keep secrets, or you're worried about losing your phone, you can set up a private box. This allows you to keep password protected messages on the device, which will be inaccessible if your phone gets nicked or left in a pub. This should be a must for celebrities, especially if they're in the habit of sending naked pictures of themselves to friends.
There are downloadable themes too. The default one is pretty naff, but there are some that ape the iPhone look and feel, and some nice dark themes and even one in the style of Android Ice Cream Sandwich.
If you're a Facebooker, there's also access to its chat service, directly from the app. This - along with some other apps - requires that you install an extra plugin, but it takes mere seconds to do. You authorise the app via the Facebook API, so there's no real security risk here. The chat works well too, and is as simple to use as you imagine.
If you're prepared to sign up for another service, there's a GO Chat app included too. Here you can share doodles with your group as well as voice messages. This is all well and good, but obviously requires all your contacts use GO SMS. Something we think would be great, but a little unlikely.
We like the fact that you get a folder list too. Here you can see your inbox, outbox and sent messages along with drafts, MMS messages and even make your own folders. This is a nice feature, and will appeal to high-volume texters, we're sure.
GO SMS Pro costs nothing, and adds loads of functionality to your text message system. We love it, and have been using it for a long time now. It makes sense, especially with the amount we change phones, but we're pretty sure everyone will get some benefit from this handy app.


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Takeashower.com Gets New FeaturesThursday, October 15th, 2009
At BridgeWorks Creative we are always striving to improve our client's websites with intuitive and interactive features. In an effort to help users find the shower head they need we have added several flash features to Water Management's takeashower.com. Custom animations along with a large array of pictures and a detailed description lead customers to purchase the spa shower head. When you have a premium product like this the most important thing is to provide as much quality information as possible so there are no questions left unanswered.
We have also designed a flash feature to help users decide which shower head is right for them. The shower head buyers guide helps customers determine which head is right for them based upon their current water pressure and the aesthetics of their bathroom. Being helpful and meeting the needs of the customer is the most important part of successful eCommerce. This can significantly boost conversion ratio and in turn lead to better sales.
Water Management sells shower heads that will improve your shower and have you looking forward to stepping in each morning, especially if you have low water pressure. Check out their products at takeashower.com and note the huge number of customer testimonials all over the site, all of which were unsolicited.


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APPLEGATE — Firefighters and logging crew members braved 500 feet of steep, uneven terrain late Thursday morning to rescue a logger injured by a rolling log near the bottom of an embankment.
Rob McKenzie, 50, part of a crew contracted to fell trees before they were hauled out of the area by HM Inc. logging crews, was struck by the log just before 9:45 a.m. while working on the Pilot Joe reforestation project.
McKenzie and fellow crew members were at work in Hinkle Gulch, a remote area about three miles off Thompson Creek Road in the Applegate Valley. Fire officials said the section of log was about 2 feet in diameter and caused significant back and hip injuries.
"He was in a lot of pain," said Lalo Aguilar of HM Inc.
McKenzie was also in a difficult spot, as he'd been working 500 feet down a steep ravine, dotted with trees and uneven ground.
"With the terrain, the extraction takes longer," said Applegate firefighter Gary DeSimone, adding that rescue efforts had to be slow and steady.
Crews from Applegate Valley Fire District No. 9, the Oregon Department of Forestry and Jackson County Fire District No. 5 rigged a pulley system after arriving on the scene at about 10:20 a.m.
Firefighters and logging crew workers carried McKenzie up the embankment on a backboard, attached to a rope.
Crew members at the top and midpoints assisted as they pulled the backboard up the hill.
Those holding on to the backboard walked up the steep hill, guiding it and navigating the choppy terrain while trying to stay on their feet.
"It was pretty tough," said logging crew member Ron Young.
Applegate Valley Fire District operations chief Chris Wolfard said McKenzie was in shock and had difficulty breathing.
Once crews made it to the top of the hill at about 11:35 a.m., crews loaded McKenzie into a truck before transporting him up a dirt road to a Mercy Flights helicopter. He was then flown to Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. RRMC reported that he was was in critical condition Thursday night.
Ed Hanscom, co-owner of HM Inc., said these types of incidents are rare.
"It's been, I think, two or three years since we've had to pack anybody out," Hanscom said.
He added that crews are trained in first aid, which is required by law, and that he holds regular safety meetings on how to handle accidents until emergency crews arrive.
"It's pretty tough on these guys," Hanscom said of the injury. "They don't like to see their buddies get (hurt)."
Other crew members said McKenzie was a pro with a saw.
"He was one of the best cutters out there. He's good," Aguilar said.
While rescue operations are rare, fire officials said they are ready for them when they happen.
"They're very rare, and none of them are ever the same," Wolfard said, adding training for crews is purposely difficult so firefighters can be adequately prepared for the real-life emergencies.
"These types of things take a lot of time," Wolfard said.
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College Operators Turn to Quick Service/Fast Casual for Inspiration
C&U operators seek new ideas from their commercial counterparts to satisfy customers.
We at FoodService Director have long been committed to providing operators with ideas to do their jobs better, often by sharing ideas from within the industry. But we decided it was time to expand our horizons, and so we spoke to college and university operators about where they go when they are looking for actionable innovation outside of their operations.
By far the commercial segment that is having the biggest impact on the non-commercial industry is the quick-serve/fast-casual industry, according to operators. Dean Wright, director of dining services at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, says he has a long-held belief that foodservice directors must be like academics; only instead of "publish or perish" they must "travel or perish."
"What I mean by travel is you must leave your operation's confines and regularly go out to eat," Wright says. "We like to do a strategy planning where we benchmark against what is already out there. We will visit places that do a particular item very well. For example, with burgers we went to In-N-Out Burger, Five Guys, Wendy's and Smashburger to try them out. Those are all totally different routes to go with burgers. But we made a field trip to all those and then we would sit down and decide which route we wanted to take. We don't want to necessarily just copy them. We want to see how we can put our own stamp on things."
These trips don't only provide ideas for food. For example, In-N-Out Burger's cleanliness and staff training also inspired Wright. "They have somehow developed a training program or their pay is right, that when you go in there everyone has a smile on their face even when they are very busy," Wright says. "That is so rare. We can certainly learn from that."
Larry Gates, director of dining services at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, also turned to Five Guys for inspiration when planning his campus burger concept.
"We used to have a franchise burger palace on campus, but we asked the students if they'd be satisfied if we made our own concept based on the Five Guys model, where you walk in, order your burger and they cook it for you on the spot," Gates says. "We started using that concept, and now we have a very successful burger program in place of a franchised location."
Industrywide, the operational structures of places like Five Guys are easily adaptable models for many non-commercial operations. Perhaps the most popular and ubiquitous of these service models is the Chipotle/Subway model. Jon Lewis, director of Campus Dining Services at Ball State University, in Muncie, Ind., says the idea of moving down an assembly line with your food has definitely become the norm for his department.
"For our in-house Mexican restaurant, Caliente, we modeled it after Chipotle," Lewis says. "We've also simply copied Subway, which is the same kind of model, following the sandwich down the line. [That model] gives a sense that the line is moving. I still think the commercial industry is better at executing the model than we are, but it's something we are working on."
Deon Lategan, director of dining services at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, also modeled a Mexican concept on a cross between Chipotle and a local concept called Big City Burrito.
"The first thing I do is look at our customers," Lategan says. "What is it that will appeal to them? What appeals to a 19-year-old doesn't necessarily appeal to my management team or me. Burrito concepts are big here. What struck me about one local concept, Big City Burrito, [which has a service style similar to Chipotle's] was that there was a line around the block at 9 on a Sunday morning, which is unheard of in a college town. Kids were lining up to get breakfast burritos. So I saw how popular burritos had become and said we needed to do our own burrito concept on campus."
Lategan's team is in the middle of a renovation where it will be adding a similar concept for noodles, which is modeled after Noodles & Co. and a local place called Tokyo Joe. This new location will use the same assembly line process applied to Asian and Italian noodle dishes. Lategan says his first success with this type of service model, a Mongolian Grill, taught him how important it was to be flexible in adopting these concepts.
"My original idea for [the Mongolian grill] was Fire & Ice in Boston," Lategan says. "However, the Mongolian grill's problem is if you have to feed a large group of people. We can turn one customer every 40 seconds, which is pretty good unless you are the 40th person in line." Students are given a choice. They can either wait in line, pick their ingredients and dining services will cook it for them in 40 seconds, or they can select a prepared stir-fry and skip the line.
Ball State's Lewis says his team also gets idea from specials that fast food outlets are running, such as a recent Philly cheesesteak promo from Jack in the Box. The university's chefs created their own version and students liked it.
[For more on where operators from all market segments look for inspiration, check out the March cover story in print and online]