text:
Smoky California Avocado, Shrimp, and White Bean Gazpacho
|Seafood, Vegetables, Beans
|Day Part
|Dinner, Lunch, Snack
|Menu Part
|Cuisine Type
Already delicious gazpacho is elevated to a new level with the addition of shrimp, beans and avocado. The chips on the side are great for scooping every last bit goodness.
11 lb. tomatoes, peeled
2 lb. cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 lb., 8 oz. red onions, diced
8 oz. shallots
1 1⁄2 qt. canned tomato juice
1 1⁄2 cups extra virgin olive oil
2⁄3 cup Sherry wine vinegar
4 oz. chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
2 lb. cooked rock shrimp, very coarsely chopped
1 lb. cooked cannellini beans
3 California avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
2 tbsp. salt
Tortilla chips and chopped cilantro, for garnish
1. Cut tomatoes in half horizontally. Over a bowl lined with a sieve, seed tomatoes, catching and reserving juice. Cut each half in two.
2. Puree tomato, cucumber, red onion, and shallot.
3. Stir in reserved fresh tomato juice, canned juice, oil, vinegar, and chipotle.
4. Stir in shrimp, beans, and avocado.
5. Stir in salt; chill 3 hr. to marry flavors.
6. Per order, ladle 11⁄2 cups into a serving bowl. Garnish with tortilla chips and cilantro.


text:
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., April 30 (UPI) — A Florida senator introduced an amendment to state Senate Bill 296 on Tuesday that would change the title from "An act related to carrying a concealed weapon or firearm" to "An act relating to the zombie apocalypse."
The bill, which would eliminate criminal prosecution for carrying concealed firearms during a mandatory evacuation, was first introduced by Sen. Jeff Brandes last fall.
Despite the seemingly humorous nature of the name change, Sen. Dwight Bullard wasn't joking when he filed for the name change.
"For me, as laughable as the amendment might seem, it's equally laughable that people who haven't gone through the proper training, the background check, the license to carry — we're saying because of a hurricane or flooding or sinkhole, these individuals have gone from gun owners to concealed carry permit holders," Bullard told the Huffington Post.
"I'd argue a crisis is probably the last instance in which you want someone who is not a concealed permit holder to carry a weapon."
When he introduced the bill, Brandes said that emergency evacuees would "have enough to worry about without having to cross-check themselves to be certain they're in technical compliance with concealed weapon transport laws."

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Tom Crean doesn't play one-on-one basketball against brother-in-law Jim Harbaugh anymore. He's had his fill of elbows, knees and shoulders.
"I have no interest in doing that anymore," said Crean, whose Indiana Hoosiers play Penn State at Assembly Hall Wednesday. "Guarding him, it's what I imagine it was like to guard Charles Barkley. Nobody's going to keep him from going where he wants to go. He just overpowers you. Jim had that Tim Tebow quarterback strength before there was a Tebow."
Crean doesn't play the game anymore, which is a good thing, because he has no interest in going out on the course and getting his brains beat in by the Harbaugh boys.
Between now and Super Bowl Sunday, there will be approximately 3,649 stories written about the Brothers Harbaugh, and for good reason. What they've done is both rare and extraordinary. Two brothers, two kids who shared a bedroom, born 15 months apart, facing one another in a Super Bowl.
The Harbaughs themselves would rather talk about any story line other than the sibling rivalry, and they will try to minimize the talk in the days and weeks leading up to the Super Bowl.
Speaking Monday, Jim, the 49ers head coach, said playing against his brother was "a blessing and a curse. A blessing because that is my brother's team. The curse part would be that the talk of two brothers playing in the Super Bowl and that takes away from the players that are in the game. I just feel like the fighters are first."
Speaking Monday, John, the Ravens head coach, said the Jim-and-John angle isn't exactly "Roosevelt and Churchill," adding, "We're not that interesting. There is nothing more to learn. It's just like any other family. We get it; it's really cool and it's exciting and all that. It's really about the players."
Yeah, well, nice try.
But we're telling you now, come Media Day, every columnist in the Western World will be doing the sibling rivalry angle.
The interview requests already are rolling in. J.D. Campbell, IU's sports information director, is helping Joani (Harbaugh) Crean handle interviews. The Ravens and 49ers staffs are helping the parents, Jack and Jackie, deal with the torrent of media requests coming their way.
Crean knows, this won't be the last time he's asked about the Brothers Harbaugh.
Come Super Sunday, TV will show the Harbaugh parents more often than ESPN showed A.J. McCarron's comely girlfriend.
"I hope they can sit back and enjoy it," said Crean, who will be in New Orleans Feb. 3, along with his family. "Knowing the both of them, they'll do everything that's asked and they'll worry about everybody but themselves.
"My guess is they'll be asked to watch (the game) publicly, but that won't be their choice. They'll probably want to do what they did (two Thanksgiving ago, when Harbaugh faced Harbaugh). That game, they sat and watched in the owner's office with security keeping people out.
"When they watch football, it's not like, 'Let's go to Buffalo Wild Wings and enjoy the game.' It's a very taxing experience. When those two watch a game, mentally, it's like a marathon for them. Jack is quieter; Jackie's more outgoing. But when they watch a game, they're both very intense."
The brothers are different in subtle ways -- Jim, the former Colts quarterback, seems slightly crazier than John -- but they showed similar fortitude in mid-season. Jim changed quarterbacks, switched from Alex Smith to Colin Kaepernick. John fired long-time offensive coordinator Cam Cameron and promoted former Colts head coach Jim Caldwell.
Both were targeted for criticism.
Both are in the Super Bowl.
"They are so in tune with what their teams need," Crean said. "With a coach, you ask, 'Can he trust his instincts and does he have the pulse of his team?' and both Jim and John do a phenomenal job with that. I don't think they'll ever be swayed by public opinion or media opinion or player opinion. They'll listen, but they know when to cut it off and make a decision."
SUPER BOWL MOMENTS: The big game through the years
For all the subtle differences between the two men, the one great similarity is their competitiveness. You'll hear a million stories about it this week.
How they compete at everything, including who can blow the biggest bubbles or eat the most burgers.
How Jim could throw a football over a tree in the family's front yard, how John could not, and how it shaped their destinies.
How Jim was the natural athlete who played big-time college football and in the NFL; how John was the more cerebral one, taking a different path after his football-playing dreams never quite took shape.
How their friendly rivalry has brought them to this moment Feb. 3 in New Orleans.
"Jim and John bring out the best in each other's competitive nature," Crean said. "That's why it's going to be an intense week. It's about the team, but they'll know what's at stake and they'll coach accordingly."
They can downplay it all they want, and Lord knows they're going to try. But the media will not let them, at least not early in the week, when writing about the Harbaugh's will become a cottage industry.
Let the brotherly hype begin.
Bob Kravitz also writes for the Indianapolis Star.


text:
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Collecting Paris Ducks
15 comments:
Go Carol! I just voted for you. xxReplyDelete
Done..well deserved !ReplyDelete
Hmm maybe I will take some canards out of hiding:)
Those doggies in the window..so cute!
Oh Carol, I can never get enough of the windows. I love them, you always manage to find something unique and inspiring... and now ducks!!! I must agree, the man in the overalls is definitely a Vogue "don't"!!! Now off to vote! ~JenReplyDelete
When I used to shoot at the James Beard House there was foie gras on the menu EVERY nightReplyDelete
so I prefer ceramic ducks now..
I dearly LOVE foie gras but have given it up since learning how it is created. Sigh. Now Foie Lapin might be a horse of a different color.ReplyDelete
OH I LOVE your painting.... its adorable. Love the doggy standing up on the glass window. OK I need to go vote too. Off I go...ReplyDelete
You captured my frommage loving Tibbies & Barthelmy perfectly! You are the best, Carol!ReplyDelete
I want that duckie nitelite for the barn too. Hope to add the real ones to the farm this spring. Loved the goats & ducks at Montmartre, but I wouldn't wear those yellow waders, altho I do have red overalls.
Foie Gras,yum! will have to make do with the faux kind tho.


text:
BOSS RE-20 Sound Samples Now Online!
BOSS RE-20: The Rebirth the Classic Roland Space Echo RE-201 - for only £129!
Great news for echo lovers! If you love the wonderful echo effects that bands like Radiohead, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Pink Floyd and others use, now you can reproduce it too, with a new Boss pedal!
One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the Roland RE-201 Space Echo, has been reborn as the BOSS RE-20 Twin Pedal! Roland and BOSS have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original...but for a fraction of what the vintage effect unit is sold for on Ebay!
The original Roland Space Echo RE-201 has been an essential tool for many artists over the years, from dub legend Lee Perry to Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead or Nick Zinner of Yeah Yeah Yeahs. But these days its increasingly harder (and more expensive) to get hold of an old Roland Space Echo; good quality tape replacements are hard to find; and it's difficult to find specialists who are able to service it. In short, it was about time Boss came up with the RE-20 - a faithful update on this most classic of effects units.
And now you can hear some Boss RE-20 sound samples*! And yes...it sounds good. People who've tried the pedal and know the original say it sounds "99.99%" like the original Roland Space Echo, the only difference being that it has less buzzing.
Experience the legendary tape-echo sound of the Roland Space Echo RE-201, and get "lost in space" with this retro-modern marvel. The RE-20 offers some of the best reverb and delay sounds available in a compact pedal. Grab yourself one!
- Amazing simulation of the famous Roland RE-201, with the spacious, analogue tone of the original Space Echo
- Faithful modelling of the RE-201's tape flutter and magnetic head sound saturation
- Tap input pedal allows delay time to be set by foot
- Longer delay time than the original RE-201
- Control parameters such as REPEAT RATE, INTENSITY, and more via Expression pedal
- MODE SELECTOR knob with 12 placements just likes the original Space Echo
- (W)173 mm (D)158 mm(H)57 mm
- Weight:1.2 kg
This pedal will be available in June 2007, but you can reserve yours now! ORDER NOW
(*All Boss RE-20 samples taken from the Japanese site pasadena_web. "Separate" by Microshot album "Shot In The Dark". Thanks!)
Related Products
Boss RE-20 - Roland Space Echo Pedal
Boss RE-20 Space Echo
The Boss RE-20 Space Echo Twin Pedal is a modern reboot of the classic Roland RE-201 Space Echo. Roland and Boss have recreated every sound. sonic detail and tiny nuance of the original. With the Boss RE20 the user can experience the tape-echo sound synonymous with the original RE-201.
The battery…
Web Price:209.00
Availability:in stock


text:
During a panel discussion provocatively titled "The Private Cloud is Way Overrated," moderator Michael Crandell, CEO of RightScale, which sells an automated cloud management platform, made the point that public clouds, such as Amazon Web Services, are commodity-based, pay-as-you-go services for buying compute cycles from a third party. A private cloud is the same service, but operated within just one company.
"If you take that as the definition, are those two in competition, or do they complement each other or both? Because often it's misconstrued as that the private cloud is the false cloud," Crandell said. That prompted a response from Marten Mickos, CEO of Eucalyptus Systems, which develops on-premise private clouds for its customers: "That's like saying an espresso machine is a false Starbucks."
Mikos added, "We make the best espresso machines in the world, and we see Amazon as the Starbucks." Another panelist added, continuing the analogy, that someone can use an espresso machine at home but still make an occasional visit to a Starbucks. There are going to be variations in cloud business models for different business verticals, and "we need many more adjectives to precede the word 'cloud,'" said Lew Tucker, VP and CTO of cloud computing at Cisco Systems. Besides unique clouds for financials services, health care and government verticals, there are public clouds, on-premise private clouds, hosted private clouds and even, as another panelist noted, private clouds with a portion made available publicly.
Chris Pinkham, CEO of Nimbula, whose software turns a company's own infrastructure into a secure private cloud, thinks the whole discussion misses the point. "I think we spend way too much time arguing over the nuances of terminology," said Pinkham. "I think that what's more important is what is the service and to whom is the service available."


text:
Geriatric Nurses / LTC Nursing
How to get a patient with dementia to take their BP meds? How to provide care to both a husband and wife who are residents of your nursing home? How do geriatric patients differ from others when evaluating skin integrity? These and many other current topics are being discussed in Geriatric Nurses / LTC Nursing. Come on in.


text:
Does it mean that gender doesn't matter in hermeneutics?
why the article use become differ in gender i.e., ό and ή? E.g. ὁ λόγος ἐστίν καλός. You use article ό while in your second sentence ἡ ὁδός ἐστίν καλή. You use article ή.
jayvyn wrote:I have been studying hermeneutics. I have difficulty in recognizing gender in Koine Greek. Since both masculine and feminine ends in -os. E.g. Λογoς and όδος. Both of those two words end in -ος. How would I know the gender use?


text:
Construction work continues for US President Barack Obama's second inauguration at the Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on January 5, 2013. Obama's second inauguration will take place with a public ceremonial oath of office on January 21, 2013.
Atlanta pastor Louie Giglio has backed out of his planned benediction at President Obama's upcoming inauguration, saying in a statement that the uproar over anti-gay comments he made over a decade ago would distract from the event.
"It is likely that my participation, and the prayer I would offer, will be dwarfed by those seeking to make their agenda a focal point of the inauguration," Giglio said. "Though the president and I do not agree on every issue, we have fashioned a friendship around common goals and ideals, most notably, ending slavery in all its forms."
The Presidential Inaugural Committee said Thursday:
Here's how it went down: 48 hours ago the White House announced that Giglio would be delivering the benediction at Obama's inauguration, citing the pastor's "work raising awareness about modern-day slavery and human trafficking." Wednesday, ThinkProgress.org posted a link to a sermon Giglio gave in the mid-1990s warning about the mainstreaming of homosexuality and speaking out against changing the definition of marriage. Thursday morning, there's a WhiteHouse.gov petition calling for the president to replace Giglio with a religious leader "with a history of supporting LGBT equality"and an A section story in the New York Times on the preacher, and a blogosphere ablaze.
And then God said, "Let there be controversy!" And there was controversy.
You can listen to Giglio's teaching on homosexuality that's getting so much attention here (H/T: ThinkProgress).
View Photo Gallery: From same sex marriages to prohibitions on homosexual behavior, Christian churches range in their outreach to gay members.
In the audio, Giglio calls Christians to "lovingly but firmly respond to the aggressive agenda" of gay activists.
Giglio also explains in the sermon that he believes that homosexuality is akin to an unwanted addiction; that even if there is a genetic predisposition to homosexual orientation, that does not change the fact that he sees it as sin.
He also spoke out against gay marriage (37:18), saying:
Giglio has been much more widely known in the Christian world recently for his work raising awareness and funds to combat human trafficking —including sex trafficking and what organizers call "modern day slavery." According to a report by Christianity Today,
Giglio's Passion Conference, held last week in Atlanta's Georgia Dome, gathered 60,000 university-aged people for a four-day long worship event that raised $2.9 million to combat human trafficking worldwide.
In addition to his advocacy work, Giglio has become known for this kind of dynamic preaching and outreach to Christian college students.
He also runs the Passion City Church in Atlanta, opened in 2009. In many of his sermons, Giglio presents a vision of gender roles that reflects a traditional view of men, women and marriage, often known in Christian circles as complementarianism (as opposed to egalitarianism —debates rage). You can get a sense of this approach in the series Giglio gave on God's plan for marriage in 2012 that is posted to his Web site. He prefaced his opening sermon in March titled 'In the Beginning' this way:
Giglio added:
Then, after reading from the Book of Genesis, Giglio paraphrased the Scripture.
Buzzfeed also pointed to Giglio's Nov 2012 convocation address to Liberty University, the largest Christian university in the world (including on-campus and online students), in which the pastor challenges the students to find and live their purpose. Giglio's style is energetic and often self-effacing, speaking directly to the his audience and challenging them to deepen their relationships with God. In one exchange, Giglio uses the language of falling in love to talk about his spiritual story:
Giglio is only the latest religious leader associated with Obama to cause controversy. During Obama's 2008 inauguration, he was also criticized by gay rights groups for his selection of Rick Warren,also seen as anti-gay. (Obama did invite then-New Hampshire Bishop Gene Robinson, the Episcopal Church's first openly gay bishop, to give a prayer at a 2008 inauguration event.) Obama has also continued to take heat for his relationship with Chicago Pastor Jeremiah Wright, who made controversial remarks about 9/11.. With a now-open spot for a benediction prayer, more scrutiny is likely to come.


text:
Hi Everyone!
Well, here goes another Poll that is now on the right sidebar of the blog right at the top of the blog homepage.
This time I am just asking for a simple response to a very basic question.
"Do You Have A Personal Paid Subscription To Ancestry.com?" Yes or No
Simple, direct and to the point.
Ancestry.com is one of the leaders as being a paid, subscribable site. There is a "free" alternative from within Ancestry.com and that is the Library Edition of the product that libraries pay for but users can use "free of charge" by visiting local libraries that offer the product. Although the product is "free" to the end-user to use in the library, it cannot be accessed from home by library cardholders of that library. So researching requires you to actually go to your library having the product and use it on-site. Sometimes that is a big inconvenience when the research bug hits you at 6 AM or 11 PM!
Take a look at the new Poll. Consider providing a reply.
Do You Have A Personal Paid Subscription To Ancestry.com? Yes or No
Let's see how active this poll can be.
The more the merrier!
Tony Kierna
Genealogy Coordinator
Schaumburg Township District Library


text:
Reviewed By J. Armando B (Whittier, CA) Reviewed for a 2001 Isuzu Axiom —10/31/2008 11:41 AM
The first time I installed the car cover it took me about two minutes. After that it was history and now it takes me less then one minute to cove my car. My only complaint is removing the car cover and folding it up to put away in the trunk. Any suggestions??


text:
The Vampire Diaries Caption Contest 124TV Fanatic Staff at . Comments
Consider this a general role of Caption Contest thumb:
Throw out one of our favorite Simpsons quotes of all-time and you are very likely to find yourself in the winner's circle.
Such was the case this week for "Dee," a user who submitted the entry below and who relied on a classic Bart Simpson pranking of Moe in order to come out on top of this weekly Vampire Diaries feature.
As always, thank you to all who participated and remember to come back and play every single week!
Elena: Hold on, Damon, I'll check. Everybody, I need to find Amanda Hugginkiss!. Waaait…


text:
Select a different country:
Hosur to Konni Kallada Travels Bus Tickets Booking
If you could not find the bus city of your choice,
please let us know and we will try to add it to our list.
We might still be able to book the bus ticket(s) of your choice on the phone. Please call us at 1800-102-8747 (Toll Free) to book on the phone.
Book Kallada Travels Buses from Hosur to Konni?
- Book Kallada Travels buses from Hosur to Konni online with MakeMyTrip Buses
- Pay using multiple options such as Credit Card/Debit Card/Cash Card or Online bank account
- Choose from a selection of Volvo, Luxury, AC, Non AC, AC Seater and Sleeper Buses
- Get Kallada Travels Bus timings from Hosur to Konni, availability information and schedule
About Hosur
Hosur is a fast developing industrial town in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu in India, and is located around 40 kilometres south-east of Bangalore. Hosur is known for its manufacturing industries related to automobiles, welding and wire mesh and abrasives. The National Highway NH 7 and207 passes through the city. It is well connected by the Golden Quadrilateral Expressway to Bangalore on the one side and Chennai and Salem on the other side. For Hosur Bus Booking log on to Make Mytrip.com and get the most rewarding deals on Hosur Online Bus Tickets. Hosur has numerous buses plying from adjoining cities and states. From Hosur there are lot of buses that connect the city to many other close by cities like Cochin ,Chennai,Coimbatore,Ernakulum,Palghatbypass,Udumelpet,Tirupur,Thanjavur,Pollachi,Hyderabad,Nagercoil,Tirunelvelito and Kodaikanal. Hosur buses, offer a cheap and suitable option of travel to commuters. All type of Bus service is available such as Sleeper, Luxury Buses AC, Volvo, Non Ac, and Non Ac Sleeper, Semi Sleeper Air Bus, Non Ac Push Back Seater. You can choose any service which is in accordance to your requirement and travel schedule All Information regarding the schedule of the arrival and departure of the buses from Hosur is presented online on Make Mytrip.com, the most trustworthy travel agency of India. With simple search options you can easily book, Hosur Bus Tickets booking, to different cities through Make My Trip. The public state transport offers the bus service connecting Hosur to neighbouring cities. Many private operators as Muskan travels, Road link India, Sachin travels, and Sharma Sardar travels, Praveen Travels, Kesineni travels, ARC Travels, and KPN Travels also offer efficient bus services. So, for Hosur Bus Tickets log on to Make My trip.com and get the best possible deals.
About Kallada Travels
Kallada Travels is one of the leading well established bus operator groups in Kerala. It was established in 1975 by its founder late shri K.V.Ramakrishnan. It is one of the largest bus service providers in South India, operating bus services across the country. The service offered by the operator helps in performing social work in rural area of southern India. The main aim of Kallada Tours & Travels is to offer professional service through bus service and hospitality.
Hosur to Konni Kallada Travels bus ticket booking online - Get Rs 120 OFF on all Kallada Travels Bus tickets reservation from Hosur to Konni. Find Kallada Travels Bus Schedule, Routes and Fares.


text:
The Bursar's Office mailed out 1098T forms last week. The 1098T a tax form that lists education expenses and financial aid. The form area also available at a central website that is accessible to all students.
Accessing Your 1098T Form Online
Please contact the Bursars Office with questions:
Downtown Campus
Please be aware that full tuition and Honors scholarships for continuing students are initially based on your fall enrollment as of January 14th. All full tuition and honors scholarship awards for continuing students will be adjusted to actual enrollment after the last day to add and drop classes.
Kent Scholarships for the spring 2010 semester have been posted to the accounts of all eligible students.
If you have question about your scholarship eligibility or if there seems to be a problem with your scholarship award amount please contact the Office of Admissions at 312-906-5020.
The Office of Financial Aid is conducting its annual living expense budget survey. Te information obtained by this survey is used to help determine cost of attendance budget for the 2010-2011 academic year. You will receive an email form our office this week with the a link to the survey. Please complete the survey as soon as possible.
All loan funds, federal and private, are sent directly to the school according to the disbursement schedule listed below.
1. When we receive the funds, we must verify that you are eligible to receive the funds. This process takes 1-3 business days. When the funds are released
2. The funds are then credited to your tuition account. You will receive an email from the Bursar's Office informing you that billing activity has occurred.
3. If a credit balance exists after the funds have been credited, the Bursar's Office generates a refund check for you. This process takes 5-7 business days. Please be aware that the university now allows students the option of having their financial aid refunds direct deposited into their checking or savings account. Click here for more information on the new TouchNet service
4. The Bursar's Office will then notify you when the check is ready to be picked up.
If you have any questions regarding the financial aid funds that have been credited to your account, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.
If you have any questions regarding the status of your refund check or charges on your account, please contact the Bursar's Office at 312-906-5160
Disbursement: January 11, 2010
Disbursement: January 19, 2010
The 2010-2011 FAFSA application is available for completion. The priority deadline is April 15th. You can use this FAFSA on the web Worksheet to help with your FAFASA application. http://www.ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/attachments/FOTWWorkshEn1011.pdf
Also distribution of 2010-2011 Renewal FAFSA Reminders Begins January 15, 2010. Students who are renewal-eligible for 2010-2011 and who qualify for reminders by January 11, 2010 will be sent Renewal Reminder notifications. Eligible students who provided e-mail addresses on their 2009-2010 records will receive 2010-2011 Renewal Reminder e-mails. Renewal-eligible students whose records do not have valid e-mail addresses, or whose Renewal Reminder e-mails are returned as undeliverable, will be mailed 2010-2011 Renewal Reminder letters, provided there is a deliverable mailing address.
Bank of America is longer originating federal student loans as of December18th, 2009. They are no longer accepting loan applications. Fortunately, there will be no disruption of spring loan disbursements for students whose federal student loans have already been processed. However, for the remainder of the academic year (spring and summer terms) if you need to increase an existing Bank of America federal student loan you will have to complete a master promissory note with a new lender.
The Office of Financial Aid recently received notification that US Bank is no longer offering Bar Study Loans to students effective December 18th, 2009.
For information and instructions about logging into the myIIT portal to view your 2008-2009 financial aid award please click here.
Refund checks are generated by the Bursar's Office
and are available to be picked up at their office
(Room 290) approximately 5-7 business days after a
credit has resulted in a student's account.
The Bursar's Office will send the student an email
when a refund check is available.
Did you know that you are now able to
receive a free credit report once every 12 months?
We encourage students to review their credit reports
annually to check for inaccuracies and identify any
suspicious activity.
To receive your free credit report,
please visit the following link: http://www.annualcreditreport.com.
This central site allows you to request a free credit
file disclosure, commonly called a credit report,
once every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer
credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian and
Please be aware that other sites may
advertise free credit reports, but this is the only
site that is sponsored by the federal government and
the three nationwide credit reporting agencies. Other
sites may charge fees.
Monday-Thursday ~ 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday ~ 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Phone: (312) 906-5180 -
Fax: (312) 906-5274
Main Chicago-Kent event
Academic calendar
CLE calendar
Alumnae/i event calendar
Admissions calendar


text:
16 Great Unsung TV Shows of the Past Few Years That Everybody Should Watch
We're living in a goddamn Golden Age of television. But there's also way too much TV to keep track of, and a few shows get the lion's share of attention. So here's our list of 16 recent TV shows that haven't gotten their props. Time to start binge-watching!


text:
|Brief description
california digital library
The California Digital Library, or CDL, is the University of California's 11th University Library. The CDL was founded to assist the ten University of California libraries in sharing their resources and holdings more effectively, in part through negotiating and acquiring consortial licenses on behalf of the entire University of California libraries system. Its current mission is to support the assembly and creative use of the world's scholarship and knowledge for the University of California libraries and the communities they serve. (Excerpt from Wikipedia article: California Digital Library)Percentage of Ariadne articles tagged with this term: [term_node_prcnt_1]%.
Ariadne is published by Loughborough University Library
© Ariadne ISSN: 1361-3200. See our explanations of Access Terms and Copyright and Privacy Statement.


text:
Massachusetts Appeals Court tells 12-year-old boy: Get a job to pay for 'tagging' neighbors' homes
A Western Massachusetts boy who spray-painted graffiti onto his neighbor's homes as an 11-year-old was ordered Wednesday to get a job so he can pay the victim's $1,000 restitution – and learn a life lesson at the same time.
The boy, who was identified in the Massachusetts Appeals Court ruling by the pseudonym of "Avram,'' had previously had charges of juvenile delinquency put on hold for one year in return for his promise to make restitution to his Easthampton neighbors.
After he failed to pay a single penny within that year, Juvenile Court Judge James G. Collins extended the now-12-year-old boy's probation for four years and ordered him to get a job – an order defense attorney Craig R. Bartolomei said was contrary to juvenile law and to the reality of society today.
"The state itself limits what they [12-year-olds] can do,'' Bartolomei said in a telephone interview. "They can be actors, with a permit. They can work a farm, and they can basically deliver newspapers. But kids don't deliver newspapers any more.''
"That's what I keep coming back to,'' he added. "Where does a 12-year-old find work to pay this off? It's not going to happen.''
Bartolomei also said forcing his client to find a job, given the child's age, could put him in danger if he goes out and looks for work.
But the three-judge panel of the appeals court, in a ruling written by Judge William J. Meade, said the boy could find work literally outside his front door.
The boy could "earn money by obtaining a paper route, mowing lawns, raking leaves, shoveling snow, baby-sitting, delivering groceries, or by recycling items upon which a deposit had been paid'' and state law permits children as young as nine years old the freedom to work as a newspaper delivery person, Meade wrote.
Meade emphasized the judge was not driven by dollars in extending the boy's probation until the restitution is made.
"When he extended the period of probation, the judge properly sought to teach the juvenile one of life's primary lessons: he is responsible for the actions he takes,'' Meade wrote. "Such an order not only provided an opportunity to build the juvenile's character and integrity, but also to promote his life as a law-abiding citizen. The judge's order had the added benefit of instilling in the juvenile the important values of respect for others (as well as their property) and a basic understanding of the value of work.''
Northwestern District Attorney David E. Sullivan, said the court made the right call not only in the case of the Easthampton tagging victims, but also for the thousands of people statewide who sustain property damage at the hands of errant juveniles.
He also said the boy, who does not have any mental or physical limitations, will benefit from learning that he is responsible for himself and the actions he takes.
"He had two strong arms and two strong legs to make his way over to his neighbor's house,'' said Sullivan. "He can use those two strong arms and two strong legs to pay restitution.''
Sullivan added that if the boy cannot find anyone to hire him, then the boy should contact his juvenile diversion program "and we'll hook him up.''
Bartolomei, who was appointed by the juvenile court to represent the boy, said he was considering an appeal to the Supreme Judicial Court, the state's highest, if his client agrees. Bartolomei said if no appeal is undertaken, his client would have to pay the restitution, which does not include interest.
Elaine Dudkiewicz owns one of the homes targeted by the boy. In her case, he used red spray paint on their newly-sided garage.
"I was pretty upset and my husband, especially, was upset,'' she said in a telephone interview. "We just put siding on and we had to get it replaced.''
The court said Elaine's husband did the repair work himself and that the youth owes them about $300, money she said she has never really expected to see. She agreed with the ruling by the appeals court.
"He should have to do something,'' she said. "He should take some responsibility for what he did.''


text:
We Need a Little Help From Our Friends…
It's Day #6 post Hurricane Sandy and the outlook for Bailey-Holt House is grim. Although power was restored to most of the City, we're learning that in a building like ours, it's not as simple as turning on the lights.
The steps to recovery for Bailey-Holt House are excruciatingly complex and time-consuming. First we must obtain a 75,000 watt generator, which I've learned arrives on a flat bed truck because of its size. Then electricians have to hook up temporary lighting so a licensed debris removal company can clear damp, salt-water soaked debris from the basement and ground floor offices.
Next comes the hard part. Once debris is cleared, electricians and plumbers have to assess damages to major building systems from basement to roof and see if the elevator can be repaired. We have already been told to replace the two boilers in the basement. They, along with washers and dryers, sat in tidal basin water for 48 hours.
This process could take weeks or months. We have to order new equipment, which may be scarce, have it installed and possibly replace the electrical system and elevator. Residents cannot return until all of this is done.
We found temporary housing for all 44 of the men and women who reside at Bailey-Holt House but many of these accommodations are unsuitable long-term. Many of our folks not only have AIDS but also kidney, liver, pulmonary, cardiac diseases and cancer. Some have two or three. Several rely on life-prolonging dialysis, methadone, mental health services and drug treatment. Without full subway service and staff nearby, these services can be difficult to access.
Friends and family who offered a night or two of respite are tired. Some are asking our folks to leave. Many hosts too are poor and cannot afford to feed another mouth. One client reported that her ex-husband took her in only to demand she pay him. Our female and transgender clients are particularly vulnerable given the violence many have suffered in their past. For some, the only place to go is back to former friends or partners in situations where they may be exposed to domestic violence or drug use. The trauma of losing the one place they felt safe will take its toll.
Bailey House staff are working double-time to try to rehouse folks and find them the second and perhaps third placement in only six days. We have been hampered, like everyone else, with the loss of subway service and internet access. Cell phones are dead. Some City agency programs are also down or closed.
Everyone misses home, Bailey-Holt House that majestic mothership of AIDS housing that sits at the bottom of Christopher Street. Ironically its location across from the river that makes it magical was its Achilles heel. We will reopen, hopefully soon. We are survivors.
We are incredibly grateful to Speaker Christine Quinn and her amazing staff. They have been with us every step of the way. We also extend our thanks to Representative Jerrold Nadler, whose staff will help us start the hard work of filing for relief. More thanks goes out to the Imperial Court of NY, the first organization to donate funds, and to the M*A*C* AIDS Fund, which followed with a $25,000 grant pledge. You are our angels in the storm!
Please donate to help us bring our folks back home. $5, $10, $100 or $500 will help with the recovery efforts. Estimates run as high as $500,000 for repairs and that could grow. We need a little help from our friends.
2 Comments
[…] Ali Forney Center has received a lot of attention in recent days, but the Bailey House in the East Village, which housed and cared for 44 homeless New Yorkers with HIV/AIDS, also reported […]
[…] Ali Forney Center has received a lot of attention in recent days, but the Bailey House in the East Village, which housed and cared for 44 homeless New Yorkers with HIV/AIDS, also reported […]


text:
"Can you send a fax for me?" asked Charlotte, a close neighbor, on the phone one morning.
I was a little perplexed.
It was like asking me if she could borrow our butter churn or a bucket of coal.
Who sends faxes anymore? Didn't they go out with mullets and Beanie Babies?
Why not just send a scan, or an email attachment or a screenshot of whatever she was being asked to fax?
Who was she sending a fax to?
Had she invented some kind of time machine?
Was she sending a fax to her old self in 1989 telling her not to marry that bozo Tom?
I had to check, but it turns out my printer is also a scanner and a fax machine, even though I had never used it for that.
"Sure," I said. "Come on over, or do you need me to come over there and help crank your car?"
Charlotte now thinks I am out of my mind.
She has no idea that people once started cars by hand-cranking them. The only crank she knows about is me.
Old technology never seems to die willingly.
I worked with a writer not so long ago who insisted on using a fountain pen.
If he could have, I'm sure he would have used a quill.
This meant that every single word he wrote had to be typed into the computer by someone else.
His typist went on to become quite successful in the publishing business; the scribe, not so much.
It turns out that what you write is more important than what you write with.
Go to almost any lawn sale and you'll find cassette tapes and vinyl records and dictaphones and VHS players and giant, coffin-sized speakers that aren't as good as the tiny ones in your car's door, yet some people still buy them.
People who say old vinyl records sound better than digital either have a hearing problem or a memory problem.
No, I take that back. Maybe they just have a drinking problem.
But even if it were true, once you've run a needle over a vinyl record a few times, you can throw high fidelity out the window and watch it smash like dish at a Greek wedding.
But if you like vinyl, there's a program that will add authentic-sounding clicks and pops to the songs on your MP3 player.
About 10 years ago, well into the age of cellphones, I read about a local woman who was finally getting rid of her party line. (If you're a teenager who doesn't know what a party line is, let me just say, it's probably not what you're thinking.)
There hadn't been another party on her line for years; she had been the last one using it.
She wanted to keep it because it was amazingly inexpensive but her phone carrier wouldn't hear of it.
They dragged her kicking and screaming into, oh, the 1950s. And charged her more for it.
Me, I like the new stuff.
The printer I talked about earlier is wireless.
That doesn't mean it has no wires, it just means it has one less wire -- the one to the computer.
It still has a power cord and it has to be plugged into a phone jack to use the fax.
Maybe wireless is a little optimistic. The term should really be "wirefewer" as in "her party line was wireless compared to my wirefewer printer."
I like that my smartphone can take pictures and let me read my email.
Yet I know that when I reread this story in two or three years, I'll say, "Wireless? Really? That went out ages ago.
A smartphone? When is the dude going to catch up and get a phone chip implanted in his forehead like everyone else?
He probably has one of those, what do you call them? Fax machines."
Reach Jim Mullen at JimMullenBooks.com.


text:
A goal and an assist for Cristiano Ronaldo helped Real Madrid to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night.
Given the impressive La Liga form of Diego Simeone's side, the clash had been built up as Los Rojiblancos big chance for a first derby win this century, but the visitors never threatened after Ronaldo ended his 310-minute goalless spell when he fired the hosts ahead after 15 minutes.
Real Madrid's lead was doubled when a mistake from Atletico defender Miranda saw his mistimed header fall to Ronaldo, whose clever switch pass teed up Mesut Ozil to fire low past Thibaut Courtois.
All in all, it was a relatively underwhelming game, with Radamel Falcao cutting a forlorn figure up front for Atletico, with the Colombian's most notable contribution a frustrated looking hack on substitute Jose Callejon that brought a late yellow card.
The only other moment of brilliance came once again from Ronaldo, who breaking from an Atletico Madrid corner, charged up the other end of the field to unleash a shot that rebounded off Courtois' left post - denying the Portuguese forward a second goal.
Replays showed that his rapid 96 metre dash was completed in just over 10 seconds - a time that would qualify the 27-year-old for elite level athletics competition - to rival that of Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt!
While his contract situation remains up in the air, nobody can doubt Ronaldo's commitment once he gets on the pitch, or his ability to produce in big La Liga games.
Saturday's goal means he has now scored eight in eight derby matches against Atletico, all of which Madrid have won.
Watch the video of Ronaldo's stunning counter-attack above, and check out a picture of the overall ground he covered below!


text:
People can get a taste of freshly made cane syrup at the fourth annual Sims' Branch Syrup Making in Greensboro on Saturday.
People can get a taste of freshly made cane syrup at the fourth annual Sims' Branch Syrup Making in Greensboro on Saturday.
"There is no comparison (to store-bought) really — you either love it or you hate it," said Jamie Thomas, who started the event. "It's like the Altoids of syrup — it's curiously strong. A little goes a long way."
Thomas watched his uncle, Floyd Marchant, make syrup for 35 years before Marchant decided it was time to stop. Rather than let the family tradition end there, Thomas decided to pick it up for himself, bringing it from Bibb County, where his uncle lived, to Hale County.
"Nobody in Hale County has made syrup for a long time," he said. "(It's been) 25 to 30 years since there's been a farm here that made syrup. Fifty years ago, there were dozens of people doing it. It's a dying art, and I love doing stuff like that."
Thomas said they grind the sugar cane, which is grown on his family's farm, in a mill that's about 120 years old. Visitors at the Sims' Branch Syrup Making will get to see it cooked the old-fashioned way on wood fire. He said his favorite part of the event is talking to everyone, whether it's their first time seeing the process or if they have their own memories of making cane syrup.
"Hearing their stories of growing up — stuff that I've forgotten about or stuff I don't know about. It's like stepping into history," he said.
His father, Arthur Thomas, said he does all the behind the scenes work, growing the sugar cane on the family farm, and bringing in the firewood. He said the syrup they make from squeezing their sugar cane has a richer taste than anything that is store-bought.
For Saturday's event, visitors can expect a lot of food and the opportunity to watch them work, Jamie Thomas said.
Arthur Thomas said the event has drawn people from all over the country.
"We had a couple here from the state of Utah who had never eaten turnip greens or collard greens," he said. "The longer it goes the more people learn about it and they come from different parts of the country to see it done."
Quarts of their syrup will be on sale for $8. Jamie Thomas said that in an eight-hour day he'll produce about 60 gallons of syrup.
The Sims' Branch Syrup Making begins at 7:30 a.m. and continues through dark on Saturday. The farm is located at 3100 County Road 4 in Greensboro.
Reach Ashley Chaffin at firstname.lastname@example.com or 205-722-0230.


text:
Gallery: Gross Things I Ate In Europe
Guten tag from Deutschland! As you may know, I've just arrived back in Berlin after a delightful two weeks of swanning around Europe. And as eating exotic and delicious foods is an integral part of any decent vacation, I decided to say auf wiedersehen to my dumb diet for a little while and eat whatever I fancied. Some of the things I ate were gross-good, some were gross-gross, and yet others were just awesome. Come along with me on a vegan culinary tour of the old continent.[ITPGallery]


text:
I've always wanted to sing this song before, but no one cared to learn all the other parts so I did all of them. This is me singing all the three parts — a trio of me.
I Can (cover)
22 Apr 2016 3 Comments
Chirps of an old yet gentle and meek soul
22 Apr 2016 3 Comments
I've always wanted to sing this song before, but no one cared to learn all the other parts so I did all of them. This is me singing all the three parts — a trio of me.
A fun way for Catholic kids to learn about the Faith every week.
Where do we go from here?
Welcome to your new World on WordPress
An exploration of writing and reading
free, fair, equitable public education for all
lynz real life
"Lo esencial es invisible para los ojos"
The Official Website of NHS English Department
A great WordPress.com site
Pensamos demasiadamente e sentimos muito pouco. Necessitamos mais de humildade que de máquinas. Mais de bondade e ternura que de inteligência. Sem isso, a vida se tornará violenta e tudo se perderá. Charles Chaplin.
A great WordPress.com site
Everything Southern California and sometimes beyond
Never Grow Old
a journey of discovery with my camera...
My name is Jack and I write stories.
Light at the end of the Tunnel
"My passion for travel, writing, backpacking, and photography starts here."
The official page of the artist created to host the project 'CUT OFF'.
thoughts from my mind to yours
This blog is where I post love poems and inspirational posts.
life is a lovely chaos
share YOUR favourite tunes with The Mob
Domenic Garisto/havau22.com / IF YOU CAN'T BE THE POET, BE THE POEM (David Carradine) LIFE IS NOT A REHERSAL,SO LIVE IT.
Taking pleasure seriously.
Author and journalist
adventurous , passionate , fun
"Our inner hankering is for satisfaction, happiness, sweetness, love, beauty and mercy." Swami B.R.Sridhar maharaja.
Thoughts on writing, life, writing tips, live laugh love
A Blog by Tricia Drammeh
I'm just full of bad ideas.
A writer trying to teach becomes a teacher trying to write
Meeting new faces in analog.
It was all fun and games, until the fisticuffs and shenanigans... -Deutschmarc
exploring the soul
A bit of this, a bit of that, the meandering thoughts of a dreamer.
AUTHOR of THE DEAD GAME--A PARANORMAL SUSPENSE


text:
In a landmark victory, the High Court in Meru, Kenya ruled Monday that local police had failed to properly investigate hundreds of rape cases over the past several years. In his ruling, Justice Makau ordered the Inspector General of Police, as well as their agents, delegates, and subordinates, to re-investigate multiple rape cases as part of a lawsuit filed on behalf of over 264 girls between 3 and 18 years of age who were raped and received no assistance from police at the time of reporting. funny pictures
Mercy Chidi, an activist who runs the Meru-based shelter Ripples International, often works with girls who need shelter and assistance following rape. She filed the suit with a representative group of 11 girls, all of whom will now receive proper investigation into their rapes. Legal resources for Chidi and the girls were provided by Canadian non-profit The Equality Effect. funny images
One in five women and girls in Kenya are victims of sexual violence, and rape is rarely reported despite strong laws against sexual crimes. When cases are reported, police officers sometimes fail to investigate the crime at all and harass victims. In the cases brought forward to the High Court, police locked girls in cells, demanded bribes for investigations, and even told victims they had consented to intercourse. By failing to act, Makau ruled that officers had created "a climate of impunity" where perpetrators no longer feared repercussions for sexually violent crimes; this climate, he said, made police "directly responsible" for the damage suffered by rape victims in the case. Officers who engaged in that behavior are now liable for arrests, fines, and imprisonment themselves. funny photos
Chidi described the ruling as a "glorious victory" to the Daily Nation. "I want defilement of girls to stop," she continued, "and now [police] must hold perpetrators of horrific crime accountable." The Equality Effect intends to pursue suits like these across Africa to achieve broader change in the region.
Media Resources: Reuters 5/29/13; The Globe and Mail 5/29/13; Daily Nation 5/29/13
© Feminist Majority Foundation, publisher of Ms. magazine
If you liked this story, consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Ms. magazine.
More Feminist News
Search Feminist Wire >>
Feminist Wire Archive >>


text:
KPlayer is the video playback app. If 'H.264 Hardware Acceleration' is supported, it can play 720p, 1080p video files better smoothly.¹ Also you can enjoy a movie in the concise, modern interface with high-quality subtitles that are displayed quickly.
• 'H.264 Hardware Acceleration' support.¹ Download Links : http://nitroflare.com/view/91B80CAD499D7BA/Kpltr155.zip
• 'Subtitles' support.
- Subtitle files with the same folder, same name as the video file and with the same extension as 'smi' or 'srt'.
- If there are no subtitle files with the same name as the video file, it opens subtitle files with a similar name as this.
- Ruby tag is available.
• 'Aspect ratio settings' support.
• 'Playlists' support.
- If you open a video file, It is automatically made up of video files that have similar names in the same folder.
- If you open a folder, it is automatically made up of all playable video files in the folder. (not depth)
- Automatically saved and reused folder-playlists. (up to 100 folder-playlists)
- Separately, automatically saved and reused file-playlist. (the most recent, only one file-playlist)
- Automatically saved and reused final playback position for each file in the playlist.
• 'Playback speed settings' support.²
• 'Continued playing' support.
- Click the play button or menu after executing KPlayer.
- Replay the most recently opened video file.
- If OS X 10.7 or later, in order to be compatible with OS X 10.6.x, currently, this feature only works when you recently open a file or folder in the following folder or its subfolders: ~/Downloads, ~/Movies.
• 'Move to Trash' support.
- Move video files that were playing to the end and its subtitle files to Trash.
• 'Skip' support.
• Playable Types³
- 'QuickTime' mode: M4V, MP4, MOV, (MKV, AVI, FLV).
- 'FFmpeg' mode: M4V, MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, FLV, WMV, RMVB.
You can get more detail informations about these features at "KPlayer Support".
✷ KPlayer uses some dynamic libraries of 'FFmpeg' licensed under the LGPLv2.1. You can get more informations at 'http://ffmpeg.org' and 'http://bohoonkim.blogspot.com'.
1. 'H.264 Hardware Acceleration' feature requires GPU(NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, GeForce 320M, GeForce GT 330M, ATI HD Radeon GFX, Intel HD Graphics and others)
(If OS X 10.8 and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, this feature only works with QuickTime mode.)
And requires M4V, MP4 or MOV types(encoded in H.264/AAC or H.264/ALAC) on 'QuickTime' mode, requires a video track(encoded in H.264) on 'FFmpeg' mode.
The video track that was encoded in settings that QuickTime does not support may not be supported.
If 'H.264 Hardware Acceleration' does not support, playback and seeking may not be smooth according to the CPU of your Mac(especially when play the 1080p video file).
2. Currently supported only on 'QuickTime' mode.
3. To open the OPTIONAL Types(MKV, AVI, FLV) on 'QuickTime' mode, it requires 'Perian'(v1.2.3/QuickTime® Component). You can download 'Perian' at 'http://www.perian.org'(free).
It is recommended that play MKV files on 'FFmpeg' mode.
An AVI file with an audio track(encoded in 'split across' alignment) may NOT be played normally on 'FFmpeg' mode.
Only a video file with a video track(encoded in 'yuv420p' pixel format) is played normally.
Requirements: OS X 10.6 or later
• 'H.264 Hardware Acceleration' support.¹
Download Links :
TO MAC USERS: If RAR password doesn't work, use this archive program:
RAR Expander 0.8.5 Beta 4 and extract password protected files without error.


text:
"Best of the Best" Named by 2013 Housewares Design Awards
New Teakettle, Coffee Center and Aroma Diffuser Win Top Honors
Jan 30, 2013, 01:35 ET
NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating the creative combination of design flair and functionality that defines the most outstanding housewares products, the 2013 Housewares Design Awards has announced the winners of this year's competition, including three "Best of the Best" Awards, the "Green House" Design Award, and 12 "Best in Category" Award. Inspiring innovation for a decade, the Housewares Design Awards celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
Winning "Best of the Best – Gold" is the Nambe Chirp Kettle. Designed by Steve Cozzolino, its sleek artistic design makes it a stunning sculpture for the stovetop. A luscious harmonic tone signals when water is boiling, bringing an elegant touch to the kitchen.
The "Best of the Best – Silver" was presented to the Jura ENA Micro 9 One Touch. It is the world's smallest one-touch automatic cappuccino machine, offering cappuccino, latte macchiato, crema coffee or espresso at the touch of one button, without moving the cup, and Jura's fine foam technology for feather-like froth or foam.
Rounding out the top winners is the Swizz Style Jasmine Aroma Diffuser. Awarded the "Best of the Best – Bronze," it uses ultrasonic technology to create an extra fine mist from water blended with essential oils, for up to four hours.
Honoring eco-responsible design that embodies green living principles, the "Green House" Design Award was presented to the Simple Wave Calibowl Non-Spill 5-Piece Iconic Mixing Bowl Set. Featuring Calibowl's patented non-spill design, each bowl is designed with a curved undercut lip and pushes the food onto the utensil, preventing it from spilling over the edge. Made in the USA of 100% BPA-free recycled polypropylene, each bowl has a wide base with a silicone grip to prevent slipping or tipping.
Referred to as the "Oscars of home design," the Housewares Design Awards are presented by HomeWorld Business®, with sponsorship by The Gourmet Housewares Show at NYIGF®, Whitford Corporation and Gourmet Insider magazine. Independent product judging is managed exclusively by Housewares Design Awards LLC.
Products judged were introduced into the United States market between October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012. No prototypes were allowed.
For more information and a complete list of "Best in Category" Winners, visit Housewaresdesignawards.com or Facebook.com/housewaresaward.
SOURCE Housewares Design Awards LLC


text:
BOSTON – He was among a handful of players sent home early and not retained as one of the Bruins' "Black Aces" from about midway through the Bruins' playoff run until the Stanley Cup championship was clinched.
As training camp commenced this weekend at TD Garden, he didn't even have a stall in the main dressing room but is instead dressing down the hall with the rookies and AHL vets.
But if Bruins 2007 first-round pick Zach Hamill is offended, he's not expressing his disgust in public.
"Well, yes and no," said Hamill about being disappointed that he wasn't around to hoist the Cup. "But I mean it was their time. Those guys put a lot of work in and time. The work they put in must have been enormous and they won the Cup. So that was great."
Hamill is also taking the less-than-NHL accommodations at the Garden in stride. He's more focused on getting back into the conversation of which Bruins prospect might be the next one to emerge as an NHL regular. Seemingly every year since Hamill was picked eight overall by the Bruins the organization has tabbed at least couple forwards that have passed him by in the pecking order – with the likes of Joe Colborne, Jordan Caron, Ryan Spooner, Jared Knight and even this year's second-round pick Alexander Khokhlachev.
He says he worked out five days a week over the summer and was on the ice at least three of those days. He plans on putting his best effort in during camp and then letting the Bruins' brass decide where he belongs.
"Well, yeah. They're going to do what they're going to do," he said. "But I'm just going to work hard and try my best and see what happens."
Over the course of the last two seasons, Hamill has skated in just four NHL games. He struggled through the first half of last season in the AHL but finished with a respectable 43 points in 68 games. Head coach Claude Julien has now coached Hamill in camps every season since coming to Boston, so he's a pretty accurate gauge of how Hamill's handling the camp competition.
"I've seen more confidence in Zach. Zach has struggled a little bit with that in the past but right now he's shown that after the amount of years he's been at our camp that it's a time for him to show that he's benefited from it and I find him playing a lot more confidence," said the coach. "And he's one of those guys that you'll probably see more of what he can do in a game situation than in practice because he's a smart player smart individual and he can make some real nice plays so we'll get a chance to see that from him."
Only a quirk in the CBA related to Hamill's birth date kept the fourth-year pro under contract with the Bruins this summer. So unlike other '07 draftees he didn't get a chance to test restricted free agency. However, he says he doesn't regret that and he's glad to be back.
"Yeah, this is where I want to be. The Stanley Cup champions, what more could you ask for?"


text:
Rutherford Institute Challenges NJ Hate Crime Law• The Rutherford Institute/John Whitehead
TRENTON, N.J.—Decrying the culture of political correctness, The Rutherford Institute has filed an amicus curiae brief with the Supreme Court of New Jersey challenging the state's "hate crime" law, arguing that the use of the statute to convict a town maintenance worker who committed a workplace prank against an African-American co-worker violates the First Amendment. Although David T. Pomianek was acquitted of charges that he acted with racial bias when he playfully locked a fellow worker in a storage area and joked about it, he was found guilty under provisions of the state's bias intimidation law, which elevate a petty offense to a hate crime if the alleged victim believes he or she was targeted because of bias. The Institute's brief asks the New Jersey high court to affirm a judgment of the Superior Court, Appellate Division, reversing Pomianek's conviction under the state's "bias intimidation" statute, and to rule that the statute is wholly invalid.
The Rutherford Institute's brief in State of New Jersey v. David Pomianek is available at www.rutherford.org.
"Criminalizing anyone's speech or thoughts is an egregious violation of our First Amendment rights," said John W. Whitehead, president of The Rutherford Institute. "If the First Amendment means anything, it means that individuals have the right to disagree and speak freely even when the speech is politically incorrect."
In April 2007, David T. Pomianek and a co-worker with the Township of Gloucester Public Works Department allegedly lured an African-American co-worker into a storage cage 17 feet off the ground in the township's Public Works building, locked the cage for several minutes and remarked, "You throw a banana in the cage and he goes right in." The incident was described by other workers as a "prank" that had been played on other employees and no physical harm resulted. Nevertheless, Pomianek was charged with bias intimidation for causing his co-worker "to be intimidated because of race, color, national origin or ethnicity" under New Jersey Statute § 2C:16-1, which is punishable by imprisonment for up to 18 months and a fine of up to $10,000.
Although a jury acquitted Pomianek of targeting the co-worker based
on his race, it convicted him under provisions of the state's bias
intimidation law which essentially render an act a hate crime if the
victim perceives it was motivated by race. Pointing out that
the only so-called evidence of racial bias in Pomianek's case related to
his statement during the prank that "you throw a banana in the cage and
he goes right in," Rutherford Institute attorneys argue that New
Jersey's bias intimidation statute unconstitutionally punishes speech
because even if Pomianek's words were found to be "politically
incorrect" and insensitive, expression cannot be punished or suppressed
merely because others take offense to it. Moreover, the Institute's
brief also points out that the effect of the statute is to impose
"strict criminal liability" on persons, making them guilty of a crime
regardless of their intent to cause intimidation or to act on the basis
of improper bias. Finally, Institute attorneys argue that the hate crime
law violates the constitutional guarantee to due process because it
bases liability on the inner beliefs and thoughts of the alleged victim
and an alleged offender cannot have the kind of fair notice that conduct
might be criminal in violation of a fundamental requirement of due


text:
Coil Rope Bowl by Harry Allen for Areaware
A thick, fibrous rope coiled and cast into a beautiful bowl.
Like, comment or show your love and get 5% discount!
Your discount will be applied.
DescriptionAreaware's Harry Allen Coil Rope Bowl builds on Allen's repertoire of cast resin and marble objects and bowls that look like other kinds of unexpected, realistic-looking materials.
Here, a thick fibrous rope is coiled into a big, beautiful bowl. It will be the perfect accent to any side table, coffee table, bookshelf or tabletop. A stunning and unique place to put anything from candy to nuts, fruit to keys.
The bowl is available in a natural matte White & Black or gleaming Chrome & Gold.
Design: Harry Allen
Material: Resin and Marble
Dimensions: 21 x 13 cm or 8.25 x 5 inches DxH
|Harry Allen
|Resin & Marble
Comments (0)
No review available for this item.
Was unsere Kunden über dieses Produkt sagen:
you may also like
Register & activate your discount!
Everyday fresh design from Charles & Marie
- Yes please - Keep me in the loop about the latest trend in design and Charles & Marie's special offers.
- Send me the daily 'Soupe du Jour' newsletter so that I'm always ahead of the latest trend and don't miss your daily special offer.
from 50.00 €*
from 240.00 €*
from 200.00 €*


text:
This is a sponsored post for McCormick. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Chocolate whoopie pies sandwiched with a sweet marshmallow filling. They're like little hand-held cakes. Soft and moist, they have just the right amount of chocolate flavor with fluffy, sticky-sweet centers holding them together.
With a little help from McCormick food colors these everyday treats are all gussied up for Halloween.
A few drops of black food color tint the cakes a perfect shade of spooky. Since they're already a dark chocolate color it doesn't take much to darken them to black. It makes the trio of purple, orange and green Halloween colored fillings stand out better. I colored them with the assorted food colors but McCormick also makes neon colors for brighter, vivid shades.
If you never used food colors before don't be intimidated! They're easy to mix in by hand and the box has a chart of colors with the precise number of drops to achieve your desired color, plus I've included them at the bottom of the recipe below.
For a finishing touch you can roll them in colored sprinkles, chopped up candy or nuts.
Trick or treat.
Chocolate whoopie pies sandwiched with a sweet marshmallow filling. They're like little hand-held cakes. Soft and moist, they have just the right amount of chocolate flavor with fluffy, sticky-sweet centers holding them together.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt together. In a separate small bowl mix buttermilk and vanilla together.
- In a large bowl beat butter and brown sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy 2 - 3 minutes. Beat in the egg.
- Add flour mixture in 3 additions alternating with the buttermilk, beating on low speed after each addition until smooth and scraping down sides of bowl occasionally.
- To make the cookies spoon 2 level tablespoons of batter about 2 inches apart onto the baking sheets. Bake 9 minutes or until cookies are puffed and spring back when touched. Cool on baking sheets 2 minutes then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- To make the filling beat the butter 2 minutes on medium until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and beat 2 minutes. Add vanilla and marshmallow cream, beat 5 minutes on medium until light and fluffy.
- If the mixture seems too thin refrigerate a few minutes to allow it to set up. To assemble the cookies place 2 tablespoons on the middle of a cookie and top with a second cookie pressing gently to spread the filling.
- Repeat until all the cookies are filled. You can roll the edges in sprinkles or chopped nuts if you like.
- Store between layers of wax paper in airtight container in refrigerator up to 5 days.
Adapted from McCormick
Copyright ©2013 Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice by Reeni Pisano All Rights Reserved
Check out these Halloween recipes from McCormick.
This is a sponsored post for McCormick. All thoughts and opinion are my own.


text:
Samuel Heath products are available from selected bathroom showrooms and department stores
Curzon towel rail. Traditional design for a period feel. Made from the finest materials with a combination of the latest technology and hand craftsmanship. Employing a high quality plating process to ensure a flawless finish
Curzon double towel railCode: N2301-A
Curzon towel railCode: N137-A
Curzon paper holderCode: N37
Curzon towel ringCode: N98-6
Curzon robe hookCode: N32
Curzon double robe hookCode: N39
Curzon liquid soap dispenserCode: N47
Curzon tumbler holder Code: N35
Download technical product information. Professional assets may require you to register or login


text:
Dance Talent Of The Week: Bones - The Machine! (Boy Is Ill With It)
This week we are featuring uprising dancer Bones
"BONES "THE MACHINE" DANCE ALBUM GOES ON SALE JUNE! THIS IS JUST HIS FIRST SINGLE OFF OF HIS HUGE ALBUM ON THE CLASSMEN DANCE VIDEO MUSIC LABEL. Video Directed By: D-Dollaz Edited By: Reem Musically Produced By: Beat conductor chiinkz
MAKE SURE YOU LOG ON TO http://www.battlefestleague.com FOR MORE INFO ON THE ALBUM AND THE BIONIC BONES ONLINE TV SHOW"
Please click the "Report" button below if the video on this page is not working properly.
Comments will only be displayed by verified emails. No Spamming or Racism.


text:
Consensus Report
TRB Special Report 311: Effects of Diluted Bitumen on Crude Oil Transmission Pipelines (2013)Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology
Each report is produced by a committee of experts selected by the Academy to address a particular statement of task and is subject to a rigorous, independent peer review; while the reports represent views of the committee, they also are endorsed by the Academy. Learn more on our expert consensus reports.
TRB Special Report 311: Effects of Diluted Bitumen on Crude Oil Transmission Pipelines analyzes whether shipments of diluted bitumen have a greater likelihood of release from pipelines than shipments of other crude oils. The oil sands region of Canada is the source of diluted bitumen shipped by pipeline to the United States.
The committee that produced the report did not find any pipeline failures unique to the transportation of diluted bitumen or evidence of physical or chemical properties of diluted bitumen shipments that are outside the range of those of other crude oil shipments. The committee's comprehensive review did not find evidence of any specific aspect of the transportation of diluted bitumen that would make it more likely than other crude oils to cause pipeline releases.


text:
A goony sonufabitch who thinks hes funny but is really far from it. The only time people laugh in his presence is to laugh at him not with him. A Goondogger generally spends his days cheifing away on a blunt and smutting bitches.
Oh shit son look over there, that dude is a mofucking Goondogger!
by Hard Knox November 09, 2010
buy the domain for your foodie vlog


text:
See Details
Orders within Canada only. Store pickup is always free.
shipping info
details & upgrade options.
Returns are easy at any zumiez store:
find a Zumiez store |
returns and exchanges
6 Items
When multiple stores are selected, items shown may not be located at all stores. Select an item to view individual store availability.
Crucial to any snow kit, snowboard goggles not only keep you safe but also keep you looking fresh and seeing clear. With so much new technology going into eyewear for snow, Zumiez carries the top brands and the best models for your winter set up.
Spy goggles, Anon goggles, and Dragon goggle rock some cylindrical lenses with tints you can trust for any weather. Oakley Goggles, Electric Goggles, and Von Zipper goggles showcase spherical lenses with maximum peripheral vision and a variety of colored and mirrored styles. All of the snowboard goggles available at Zumiez have top line materials, helmet compatibility, and colorways to fit anyone's personal style. Get set up with the right gear this snow season to ride safe, see straight, and shred with confidence time and time again.
Shop Now
Buy a gift card


text:
WELLESLEY, Mass. – In a battle of undefeated NEWMAC rivals, No. 13 Wellesley College tallied three second-half goals en route to a 4-1 victory over No. 19 MIT in field hockey action on Tuesday afternoon. Senior Michelle Teplensky (Somers, N.Y.) posted the lone marker for the Engineers as their ledger moved to 12-3 overall and 5-1 in conference action.
The first half was a defensive battle as the majority of the action occurred in the midfield. Both squads made several deep runs into their offensive zones which resulted in a total of two shots and two penalty corners. The Blue ended the stalemate with 2:28 left in the frame when a pass from the near post was knocked in at the far post.
Wellesley controlled play in the second stanza as it generated four penalty corners and eight shots, five of which were on goal, before increasing its lead to 2-0 in the 46th minute. The Blue pressed on with a penalty corner that was matched by MIT only to see senior Erin Kenney's (Glen Ellyn, Ill.) shot turned away.
Wellesley was awarded a penalty corner on its next trip downfield that eventually resulted in its third goal in the 51st minute. The hosts continued to attack, recording their final goal six minutes later. The Engineers denied the Blue the shutout when Teplensky capitalized on a Wellesley turnover in its defensive zone for the unassisted marker with 6:57 left to play.
In net, sophomore Evie Kyritsis (Mountain Lakes, N.J.) totaled five saves in 63 minutes while classmate Paige Kennedy (Eastchester, N.Y.) made four stops to close out the game. Sophomore Laila Shehata (Bethesda, Md.) bolstered MIT's back line with a defensive save.
Next up for the Engineers will be another nationally-ranked opponent in NEWMAC foe Mount Holyoke College as they will host the No. 18 Lyons on Saturday, Oct. 26.


text:
With rolling hills, open farmland and towering mountains in the west and sweeping beaches, coastal cliffs and panoramic skies in the east, Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire has plenty of room for you to relax and breathe.
Speak to locals and hear the traditional local accent, Doric, visit the stately castles in Royal Deeside and take in the splendour of the vast Cairngorms National Park.
Throughout the city
Aberdeenshire is famous for its granite - a silvery-grey rock that is packed with tiny sparkling crystals. In the city you'll see lots of stunning buildings made of this sparkling stone - just one of the qualities that makes Aberdeen unique. Its sandy beach, just a short walk from the city centre, is another. Why not explore some of the top-rated hidden gems throughout the city to get your adventure started?
Along the coast
Stretching from the Banffshire coast in the north all the way around to St Cyrus National Nature Reserve in the east, Aberdeenshire's beautiful coastline is dotted with pretty seaside towns, rugged cliffs and sandy bays.
The Aberdeenshire coast is home to plenty of swooping seabirds and it's one of the best places in Scotland to spot dolphins - they play in the waters of Aberdeenshire harbour and all along the Banffshire coast.
Out in the countryside
Don't miss Royal Deeside - home to Balmoral Castle, the summer residence of the Royal Family - and the Cairngorms National Park - full of peaks, deep glens, waterfalls and other natural wonders. Look out for red deer, golden eagles and red squirrels too.
Huge salmon and trout are regularly caught on sparkling rivers, including the River Dee, River Don and River Deveron, while Aberdeenshire's links and parkland golf courses are simply stunning.
As you explore you'll find more castles per acre than anywhere else in the UK. Golden hued whisky is hand crafted at centuries-old distilleries and fantastic open air events bring everyone together, including Highland games and traditional festivals.


text:
For the first time ever, join Bob the Builder and his Can-Do Crew as they explore real life construction sites. See giant diggers, mixers and trucks work together to build super roads and massive bridges. From digging the first hole to building a foundation and then laying the final asphalt cover, Bob the Builder teaches budding engineers how the process is done. Learn about the three types of bridges: support, arch and suspension. Then follow the steps and build your very own road or bridge, just like the pros! Sing-along with the catchy "How Do You Do It" song and see how new friends Flex, Bristle, Packer, Dodger and Tumbler help to demonstrate how roads and bridges are built.
Sorry there are no upcoming showtimes for Bob the Builder On Site: Roads and Bridges


text:
Zetas Hitman Gets Life in Prison
|U.S. Attorney's Office October 19, 2012
LAREDO, TX—Gerardo Castillo-Chavez, aka "Cachetes" or Armado Garcia; and Eduardo Carreon-Ibarra, aka "Negro," have been sent to federal prison for years following their multiple convictions stemming from a lengthy Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigation, United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson announced today. Castillo-Chavez, 26, who hails from Miguel Aleman, Tamaulipas, Mexico, was convicted on all counts as charged following five days of trial on January 25, 2012. Castillo-Chavez was sentenced to life imprisonment plus 40 years. Carreon-Ibarra, 28, is a Laredo native and was convicted by a plea of guilty on June 1, 2012. Today, he was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison to run consecutively to his previous 20-year sentence.
During the trial of Castillo-Chavez, jurors heard testimony outlining murders and links to the Gulf Cartel and Zetas. After deliberating for approximately six hours, the jury convicted him of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, interstate travel in aid of racketeering (ITAR), and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime or a crime of violence. Carreon-Ibarra pleaded guilty to interstate travel in aid of racketeering (ITAR) and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime or a crime of violence.
Today, U.S. District Judge Judge Micaela Alvarez, who presided over the trial and the plea, handed Castillo-Chavez and Carreon-Ibarra their lengthy sentences. At the hearing today, the court reviewed the evidence and testimony presented during the trial. He was further ordered to pay a $8,000 fine.
The charges stemmed from a February 17, 2010, superseding indictment charging Castillo-Chavez and 33 others with 47 counts of conspiracy to kidnap and murder U.S. citizens in a foreign country, drug conspiracy, kidnapping conspiracy, firearms conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, use of juveniles to commit a violent crime, accessory after the fact, solicitation, as well as substantive money laundering, drug trafficking, and ITAR charges.
During the week-long trial, jurors heard testimony from several Zeta hitmen who committed murders in Laredo, Texas, as well as Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, and Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. In addition, several defendants testified as witnesses for the government and detailed cocaine and marijuana trafficking from Mexico to Dallas, Texas, and New York City. Further testimony outlined murders and attempted murders committed by "sicario" (assassin) cells in Laredo between June 2005 and April 2006. The United States also presented telephone interceptions that described in detail the gruesome murders and disposal of the bodies of two U.S. citizens kidnapped and killed in Nuevo Laredo.
Testimony of several witnesses, including three co-defendants, tied Castillo-Chavez to the Gulf Cartel and the Zetas between November 2005 and May 2009. Their testimony implicated "Cachetes" in the double murder of two males on April 2, 2006, the attempted murders of two others in March 2006 and in the grenade attack of a nightclub in Monterrey, Mexico, where four people were killed.
Carreon-Ibarra was identified as one of two sicario who were about to carry out the assassination of an unknown victim at a local nightclub in February of 2006. Carreon-Ibarra and his partner were found in possession of semi-automatic pistols and two assault rifles, one fully automatic. Carreon-Ibarra was awaiting the delivery of grenades to be used during the assault at the nightclub when officers moved in to arrest the pair at a local hotel.
Of those originally charged in relation to the case, 13 have been convicted. Of those, 13 have also been sentenced with one, Gabriel Cardona-Ramirez, receiving a sentence of life in prison. In addition, four others have also been convicted in separate indictments resulting from the same investigation.
Castillo-Chavez and Carreon-Ibarra will remain in custody pending transfer to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future.
The case against Castillo-Chavez and Carreon-Ibarra was a result of OCDETF investigation dubbed Operation Prophecy spearheaded by the Drug Enforcement Administration and Laredo Police Department with the assistance of Homeland Security Investigations; FBI; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; Border Patrol; U.S. Marshals Service; Webb County Sheriff's Office; and the Webb County District Attorney's Office. The investigation targeted various cells of the Gulf Cartel and the Zetas, with a primary focus on the sicario cells that carried out executions of targeted rival drug members on both sides of the border.
The case was prosecuted in Laredo federal court by Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) José Angel Moreno with assistance throughout the case from AUSAs James Hepburn and Jimmy Ustynoski, who is now with the Northern District of Florida.


text:
CHICAGO — Neil J. Nicoll, the new president and CEO of the YMCA of the USA, is looking forward to helping families attain a healthier lifestyle. The 59-year-old chair of YMCA's Activate America steering committee was appointed in May as the president and CEO of the Y after 35 years of service in various YMCA leadership positions.
"As the nation's oldest and largest community service organization, YMCAs are uniquely positioned today to serve children, families and communities," he said. "I am thrilled to take on this responsibility in that crucial enterprise, to enhance family life and health as the YMCA has done historically, building spirit, mind and body for all."
Nicoll currently serves as the CEO of the Y of Greater Seattle, a post he has held since 1992, and will officially take office as the 13th leader of the Y of the USA on June 26. He began his career with the Y in 1968 as a program director with the YMCA of Greater Baltimore and also held leadership positions with the Boston, Worcester, MA, and Washington, D.C., YMCAs.
Daniel Casey, the chairman of the board who led the search for a new Y president, said Nicoll is a first rate manager of organizational systems.
"He is an innovative leader with the vision and inspired leadership qualities to take YMCAs to new heights in their service to children, families and the nation," Casey said.


text:
Straight talk
NATIONAL REPORT — According to the recent "Compassionate Care Online Survey" from Virbac Animal Health, 47 percent of veterinarians have end-of-life discussions with their clients more than 11 times per month. How these conversations unfold, experts say, is key to a client's comfort with their choice in extending or ending a pet's life.
It's a crucial conversation, experts say, and practitioners should take the time to find common ground with the client when addressing the pet's quality of life and/or the realities of caring for a terminally-ill animal.
Clients can be resistant to the idea of terminating a beloved pet's life, and in broaching the subject, timing is everything, says Cindy Adams, PhD, MSW, associate professor of veterinary clinical and diagnostic sciences at the University of Calgary."Even though the vet may want to dispel their belief that the animal is suffering, the timing needs to be attended to," Adams says. "That often lands way too early on and the client's ability to process information is (inhibited), so the client becomes resistant or angry."
Spend time understanding the client's perspective, Adams suggests. "Try to secure some common theme between the doctor and the client," she says. "Often that is (accomplished by showing) interest in the patient. Show you understand (the pet's) struggle, and that you are both committed to ensuring it doesn't suffer anymore."
Learning, or already knowing, an animal's quality-of-life indicators aids the discussion as well, says Dr. Kate Knutson of Pet Crossing Animal Hospital and Dental Clinic in Bloomington, Minn. With her clients, she says, "We talk about quality of life and what the client perceives is important to the pet."
Knutson provides the example of her own Doberman, which died of heart failure last November. "I knew she didn't want to be bed-ridden," she says. "I knew she had to have certain happiness quotients for her to feel life was worth living—to go outside and run around without me stopping her ... and to eat food with gusto." Focusing on those quality-of-life indicators, she says, will help clients and veterinarians chart the most appropriate course for a patient. "Every pet is different, just like people," she says. "Some people would be fine in a wheelchair and some wouldn't want to live. Pets are the same."
To that end, a quality-of-life scale can be a useful communications tool. While Adams cautions that some clients may not be receptive, others find it helpful.
"It may be useful to sit down and go through it, but manage it appropriately," she says. "Don't send them off with it." As a discussion tool, she says, it can be an enabler when it comes time to make a decision. "If a vet sees something different than the client when scoring alongside them, it can be facilitative," she adds.


text:
RN Jobs >> Browse Articles >> Nursing Homes
2 MN. Teens Nursing Home Abuse Case Face Judge
Brianna Marie Broitzman (left) and Ashton Michelle Larson (right)
January 23, 2009
ALBERT LEA, MINN. – Two young women charged with abusing seven nursing home residents faced a judge for the first time Wednesday in a courtroom packed with relatives of the residents.
Brianna Marie Broitzman and Ashton Michelle Larson, both 19, of Albert Lea, did not enter pleas in Freeborn County District Court. Judge Steven Schwab set bail at $6,000 for their unconditional release or $2,000 with restrictions, the maximum under state law.
Each posted $2,000 bail and agreed not to contact victims or their families, other defendants or witnesses.
Last month, Broitzman was charged with 11 gross misdemeanors and Larson with 10 for fifth-degree assault, physical and sexual abuse of vulnerable adults, disorderly conduct by a caregiver and failing to report suspected abuse.
The criminal complaint described several months of abuse that included spitting in residents' mouths, poking and groping their breasts and genitals, and at times taunting them until they screamed. The abuse allegedly occurred as the young women worked evening shifts at Good Samaritan Society Albert Lea nursing home.
The matter gained public attention in August when Minnesota Department of Health inspectors concluded that four aides had abused 15 residents with dementia between January and May of last year.
In juvenile court last week, one former aide pleaded guilty to failing to report the alleged abuse and three others denied guilt, County Attorney Craig Nelson said. Now age 18, those four were charged as juveniles because they were 17 at the time, Nelson said.
During Wednesday's hearing, Broitzman's attorney, Lawrence Maus of nearby Austin, said his client "is going to challenge this complaint."
Schwab ordered the defendants to return March 23 for a pretrial hearing, when they may enter pleas.
© YellowBrix 2009


text:
Design Classic: Eames Hang It All
One of our first investments in our old home was a "Hang it All" coat rack designed by Charles and Ray Eames. At the time, we paid around $130, which was much more than we'd ever thought we'd spend on wall hooks, but we loved the design and we knew it was worth the extra money, since we'd use it for a long time. Fast forward several years...
... and it's still one of our favorite pieces. This design has consistently made Apartment Therapy's list of best wall hooks and best coat racks, and it appears in more than a few of our house tours.
Designed by the Eameses in 1953, it was originally intended for children, but the simplicity of the design translated well into other markets. The base is powdercoated steel and the hooks are painted wood, making it a strong and long-lasting piece. It's sold at lots of stores including DWR, Velocity, Amazon, and others. The current list price is around $180.
• 1 A Few of Our Small Space Solutions
• 2 Update on Melissa and Matt
• 3 Alex Fuller's Loft
• 4 Anna's Old-and-New Newburgh Victorian
• 5 Product Listing from Herman Miller
Photos: Sarah Coffey, Melissa and Matt, Evan Thomas, Anna, Herman Miller


text:
Top Gear is the ultimate magazine subscription for self-confessed petrolheads. As Britain's best selling car magazine, Top Gear covers all the very latest motoring news, views and reviews from across the globe every month.
Covering everything from functional family SUVs to stylish supercars or hot hatchbacks to classy coupes, the passionate and expert editorial team give their regular readers the open and honest lowdown on the world's hottest and latest cars and everything in between with a Top Gear digital magazine subscription.
Join the tens of thousands of global readers with a monthly Top Gear digital magazine subscription today - the ultimate motoring magazine. Subscribe today!
Named after the hugely popular BBC television show, Top Gear magazine was originally launched and issued 25 years ago in 1993 and has grown to become the UK's leading general motoring and car magazine. Delivering a unique blend of witty and insightful views and reviews from the motoring world, Top Gear magazine subscribers can look forward to a monthly dose of petrol-fuelled mayhem the way only Top Gear knows how!
Offering a diverse selection of popular monthly features, Top Gear readers can look forward to 'Drives' - the latest road test reviews, 'The News' - covering breaking news and opinions on concept vehicles and new releases, 'Data' - all the stats you need to know about buying your next car and 'Group Test'- where the team objectively compare and contrast different models and car classes each month. Plus, readers can always count on the latest updates, coverage (and shenanigans) from Top Gear's illustrious TV show stars too.
Whether you're looking for a new car and looking for expert advice and guidance or the latest news and reviews on the world's hottest and fastest cars, you'll find everything and more in your monthly digital version of Top Gear - download the latest magazine to your device and enjoy straight away!
A Top Gear digital magazine subscription is a must for motoring enthusiasts who will enjoy:


text:
Are technical investment strategies driven by chance? Hermes Quantitative Equities' new research program seeks logic in chartists' work, says Lewis Grant, portfolio manager.
Getting technical: We have developed a new and proprietary research program aiming to identify successful technical investment strategies. QTATE, our Quantitative Technical Analysis Testing Engine, examines techniques that aim to exploit observed patterns in stock-price movements. If we find a pattern with a logical basis and predictive power, we may build a short-term trading model to capitalise on it as part of our broader strategy.
First test: We used QTATE to assess a common moving-averages strategy, which uses the 50-day and 200-day mean prices of stocks to inform trading decisions. Stocks are bought when their 50-day, or fast, average price surpasses the 200-day, or slow, average and are sold when they fall below this level. Similar to a price-momentum strategy, it purchases stocks when prices begin to improve and divests as they start to decline. For simplicity, the results of applying it to the MSCI World Index are shown below (see chart 1).
The MSCI World Index and moving averages1
First findings: In trending markets, the strategy shows strong potential. In mid-2009 it identified a market rally of more than 20%, our back tests show. It would have outperformed a buy-and-hold index-tracking fund in the last 20 years primarily because sell signals were generated early in the aftermath of both the dotcom bubble and the financial crisis, avoiding many of the losses (see chart 2). However, while these results look impressive, we advise investors to be cautious: the past is not necessarily a guide to the future, and QTATE's analysis suggests that these results are not strong enough to be considered statistically significant.
Cumulative return of a moving-averages strategy1
Future tests: Irrational. Witchcraft. These terms arise during Hermes Quantitative Equities' internal debates about technical strategies. The team, however, usually concludes that they can be highly effective. QTATE enables us to test the viability of multiple techniques involving many stocks. We will determine which add value in different markets and whether they can contribute to risk-adjusted, long-term outperformance.
Click here to read the April edition of The Measure, the monthly newsletter from Hermes Quantitative Equities.
Stock-pickers to capitalise as macro shocks ease
ESG risk core to new Hermes quant fund
Press contacts
Jeannie Dumas
Head of Corporate Communications & Shareholder Relations email@example.com +44 (0)20 7680 2152 +44 (0)7841 324061
Melanie Bradley
Head of Investment & Stewardship Communications email@example.com +44 (0)20 7680 2218 + 44 (0)7767 162 317
Rachael Dowers
Assistant Manager, Corporate Communications firstname.lastname@example.com + 44 (0)20 7680 4698


text:
As a kid growing up, I was interested in many things, but was especially fascinated by the U.S. space program that went from several early failed attempts to the ultimate triumph of landing men on the moon in 1969 with Apollo 11. Humans went back a few more times during the next few years, but the past 40 or so years has been Moon and planetary exploration by satellites, robots, and rovers. The discoveries made during these explorations have been amazing, but largely cost prohibitive. That is, until now.
Last week at SolidWorks World 2015 we saw and heard an excellent presentation given during Day 2's General Session by John Thornton, CEO of Astrobotic Technology.
The focus of his company and presentation was launching, landing, and deploying payloads on the Moon at an affordable cost.
Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, Astrobotic Technology Inc. is a space logistics company that is positioning itself to deliver payloads to the Moon for companies, governments, universities, non-profits and individuals. Astrobotic's spacecraft accommodates multiple customers on a single flight, offering flexibility at a relatively low price (~$500 K/lb or $1.2 M/kg) to the lunar surface. Astrobotic is also accepting small mementos for inclusion on its first mission to the Moon – MoonMail, will send personal keepsakes to a lunar destination for between $460 and $1,660 per package.
Astrobotic is a NASA contractor, and is also an official partner with NASA on the Lunar CATALYST program. With its partner, Carnegie Mellon University, Astrobotic is pursuing the Google Lunar XPRIZE and is scheduled to launch the first mission in 2016, although the company will not commit to a specific date.
Go to the 1:20 mark to check out the stage presentation of John Thornton, CEO of Astrobotics at SolidWorks World 2015.
Day 2: SOLIDWORKS World 2015 General Session Highlights


text:
Two-time Camping World Truck Series champion Todd Bodine doesn't have a ride for 2013 as the Red Horse Racing team he drove for this season doesn't have sponsorship for him.
Bodine told SiriusXM's NASCAR channel that some of his crew members have been released and that he doesn't have sponsorship for 2013.
Bodine finished 14th in the standings with one win in 2012, but did not finish eight of the 22 events.
"It's a little up in the air right now," Bodine told the network. "I know some of the guys were let go on the 11 team (I drove for) and they're in a realignment, I guess you could say. I don't know what's happening, but … if you have a driver and a team that doesn't have a sponsor, then you really don't have a driver and a team.
"You have a lot of hopes for a driver and a team. You've got to have that cash and have to have that funding. Right now we don't have that."
Bodine posted several tweets Tuesday about his sponsor search. One read: "Ok. If anyone has any sponsor leads or a sponsor is following who would like to work with Todd. Please let us know. Janet @teamonion.com."
Bodine also said that self-funded driver John Wes Townley will drive for Red Horse in 2013. The organization also fields a truck for Timothy Peters, who finished second in the series standings.