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Putin sacks official over Olympic delays
Russian President Vladimir Putin (in pic) on Thursday fired a top official for delays in the construction of infrastructure for the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games as Russia began the one-year countdown to the opening.
Russian President Vladimir Putin (in pic) on Thursday fired a top official for delays in the construction of infrastructure for the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games as Russia began the one-year countdown to the opening.
Putin was set to oversee lavish ceremonies in the palm tree-lined Black Sea resort city to mark one year until Russia hosts its first ever Winter Olympic Games.
The Kremlin chief has made the Games an instrumental part of a patriotic mission to promote Russia on the world stage but cost over-runs and reports of corruption have cast a shadow over the event.
In a clear bid to tackle the issue head-on in his typical tough-guy manner, Putin sacked a senior Russian Olympic Committee official over delays to the completion of the ski jumping complex.
Russian Olympics Committee deputy chief Akhmed Bilalov was fired personally by Putin who asked who was responsible for the delay in the completion of the complex from 2011 to July this year.
"The decision about the sacking has been taken," Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak said. "People who do not carry out their obligations to such an extent cannot lead the Olympic movement of our country," Kozak said.
In a major public humiliation, Bilalov has also lost his job as the head of the development of tourist resorts for the Northern Caucasus.
Putin had expressed his fury over the delay when he visited the Russkie Gorky ski jump complex on Wednesday. "How can it be that the vice-president of the Olympics Committee is holding back the development?" Putin fumed when told about Bilalov's responsibility.
"Well done. You are really working well," he added sarcastically. Putin was also unhappy that the final cost of the project had climbed to eight billion rubles (Rs 1,330 crore) instead of the initially allocated 1.2 billion (Rs 200 crore).
But despite the problems, officials voiced confidence that all the facilities and the accompanying buildings and roads would be finished on schedule.


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It may seem like fun but dont do it till your older. and if your a les or gay do it if you want just have sex. just dont do it when your younger and not old enough to have sex.
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September 4, 2009
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steffdawgg said...
Jan. 4, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Jan. 4, 2012 at 12:55 pm
In Michigan the legal age is 16, just thought I'd point that out.
k.s.h said...
Jul. 12, 2011 at 9:28 am
Jul. 12, 2011 at 9:28 am
I don't really think it went that far. You just kind of said, "Wait till you're old to do it." It wasn't very explanatory. So.......
Yeah. Sorry.
ashley1012 said...
May 26, 2011 at 11:13 am
May 26, 2011 at 11:13 am
um amen to that
HisPurePrincess said...
Jan. 24, 2011 at 7:42 pm
Jan. 24, 2011 at 7:42 pm
um, okay, yeah i get your point. but i'd take it further. don't DO IT until you're married!
emolover95 replied...
Aug. 3, 2011 at 7:04 pm
Aug. 3, 2011 at 7:04 pm
Totally agree with you on that.
andromeda13 replied...
Aug. 25, 2011 at 7:44 am
Aug. 25, 2011 at 7:44 am
i take it both of you are very religious? (just a question)
never-been-perfect,but-neither-have-you replied...
Oct. 30, 2011 at 2:27 pm
Oct. 30, 2011 at 2:27 pm
You don't have to be religious to be sensible :)
andromeda13 replied...
Oct. 30, 2011 at 2:31 pm
Oct. 30, 2011 at 2:31 pm
The way i see it is it doesn't really matter if your married or not as long as you love each other and you are ready for such a big step. I don't plan on ever getting married, does that mean i should never have sex? I don't think marrage has anything to do with it.
HisPurePrincess replied...
Oct. 30, 2011 at 5:38 pm
Oct. 30, 2011 at 5:38 pm
Um, I'm Christian, yes, but not religious. I think that sex is something very sacred that should only be done with your other half, the person you are committed to spending your entire life with and that feels the same way about you.
Purpledragon17 said...
Sept. 7, 2010 at 9:08 am
Sept. 7, 2010 at 9:08 am
I understand your point, its a valid one. I just ask what YOU think is the best age. I mean, when is one old enough? what age is considered too young? these are the kinds of questions you can consider when writing. valid point, find a way to back it up :)
Meago said...
Aug. 1, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Aug. 1, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Sex may be a simple word, but the action is not. The consequences of sex could ruin the rest of your life. Just think- It may be fun to sleep around as a teen, but once you find the guy of your dreams- would he really want you? If you've been with half the school? There isn't any telling what you've got or what the people have that you sleep with. You should be married first.
BulletProofKid8942 said...
Jul. 8, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Jul. 8, 2010 at 5:42 pm
In the US, you have to be 18 and older to have "sex".
9_little_ripples said...
May 23, 2010 at 3:53 pm
May 23, 2010 at 3:53 pm
your body is your temple. It is not healthy to establish that kind of relationship as a teen. Especially since the danger is that one may build a purely physical relationship, disregarding the important emotional aspects. Respect yourself.... dont do it! If they truly love you they will wait! Dont take the leap until you are with you life partner. S3X is not love!!!!! It is merely an expression of it used by married couples, to reafirm the emotional, platonic love that already exhists!!!!!
snudi<3 said...
May 10, 2010 at 1:34 am
May 10, 2010 at 1:34 am
i don't agree with this, yes of cours you have to be at least 15 but you don't have to be married to do it, you should do it when your ready, married or not!
k.s.h replied...
Jul. 12, 2011 at 9:29 am
Jul. 12, 2011 at 9:29 am
Actually, if you believe in God, it's a sin to have sexual relations with someone until you're married to them.
andromeda13 replied...
Aug. 25, 2011 at 7:46 am
Aug. 25, 2011 at 7:46 am
yeah well most Christians "do it" before they are married anyway. Most people do. i'm Wiccan i don't think it's a bad thing. it's a healthy expression of love.
BlueRain replied...
Jan. 4, 2012 at 6:11 pm
Jan. 4, 2012 at 6:11 pm
Marriage is just a legally binding contract. Marriage does not equal love. Love equals love. All marriage does is take two people, give them the same last name, give them rings that could have fed a whole room of starving kids, automatically give them custody of any kids they have, and other social benefits I guess. Oh, and then if you end up not loving each other? You break it off and divide everything between you two. And make your kid's lives miserable because of all the negatives associated ... (more »)
bltsoccerchick said...
Apr. 28, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Apr. 28, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Short, but sweet. I agree. Listen, sex is not something that should be taken lightly, and no matter how old you are, I believe that you should be married and fully commited to the person you're doing it with. That's just my peronal opinion, but maybe it can help people. Very nicely written. :)

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Opening disclosure: this post is not about imaginative ways to secure upgrades or avoid baggage or other fees. Rather, it is about a range of ideas related to innovation and creativity experienced during a busy recent stretch of flying. Travel, of course, is often embraced as a metaphor by leaders who want to foster greater creative production or excellence: engagement with unfamiliar situations and people, regular opportunities to make fresh choices and connections, a willingness to explore the unknown. During several recent flights, though, I had several more experiences explicitly about innovation, creativity and even leadership that prompted further reflection.
1. Keep Climbing
A current TV commercial for Delta Airlines shown on-board flights opens with black-and-white images of historical aviators as a voiceover declares the need to celebrate these pioneers not by 'looking behind' but, like them, 'looking beyond.' This 'Aviation Leaders' entry in the 'Keep Climbing' campaign was created by the award-winning agency Weiden + Kennedy. Its presentation of the Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart and the first astronauts who walk on the moon is moving and held up as prologue to the continuing and forward-looking innovations of Delta. Interestingly, as comments on iSpot make clear, the commercial has been viewed both as inspiring but also as offensive to some, who interpret the relegation of these heroes to the past as disrespectful.
2. Sky Magazine
The traditional communications outlet, creative and otherwise, for airlines is the in-flight magazine. Delta's paper offering, Sky, like most of its competitors, is now also available online. The September 2013 issue focused conspicuously
on creativity and brands. The covergirl, Heidi Klum, and the story of her current projects reveal an obvious focus on (personal) brand communications. Other content extends this emphasis. For example, an article on 'channeling American style to Asian markets' profiles brands such as Red Wing Shoes and Pendleton clothing.
Several of Sky's regular features speak to the novelty and encounters with the unfamiliar that can define travel. The 'Wheels Up' section offers a blurb about a cave bar in Croatia and 'Creative Commons' showcases the original graphic design work of Austrian Albert Exergian and Milan's 'Couture Culture.' The '1 City/5 Ways' section, in this issue about Hong Kong, reminded me of Edward de Bono's famous six hats approach to creative ideation by looking at the city through the eyes, respectively, of culture vultures, hipsters, people with kids, foodies, and jetsetters.
As it happens, the same issue even has an 'In-depth Executive Education' section on 'The Enlightened Leader' that uses some of the authentic leadership ideas of Bill George, author of True North, to address the need for effective leaders to identify and use their own values to guide them. Interestingly, a box in the article featured an interview with Anita Elberse, a Harvard Business School faculty member who leads the module there on marketing creative industries. In Sky, she discusses Lady Gaga, whose case is featured in Elberse's current book, Blockbusters: Hit-Making, Risk-Taking and the Business of Entertainment (MacMillan).


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There are just so many truths in the Bible; every square inch is just soaked with wisdom and wise admonitions. Paul told the Ephesians that they should be "redeeming the time because the days are evil." (Ephesians 5:16) So for me, coming from a non Christian background, at first I really wondered what in the world that word "redeem" even meant.
When I was a kid, redeem was what you did with "green stamps". When you went shopping with your mom, the cashier would give you "green stamps" when you paid your bill.They weren't like postage stamps that you put on a letter. You were supposed to collect them and put them in little booklets. Then when you got a book or two or three full of them, you could go to the green stamp store and "redeem" them by giving them maybe 2 green stamp books and you could get a basketball. Or ten green stamp books would get you a bicycle. That was my only knowledge of what "redeemed" meant, you redeemed your green stamps.
But when I became a Christian, I found that the Bible said that Jesus was "our redeemer". He had redeemed us. Paul told Titus, speaking of Jesus that He "gave Himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity." (Titus 2:14) And back nearly 4000 years ago, Job was recorded as saying, "For I know that my Redeemer lives, and that He shall stand on the earth in the latter days," (Job 19:25) and incredible prophecy of the coming of Jesus, our Redeemer who would ultimately be here on earth, which He was.
So we are redeemed. He's made something out of nothing. Jesus took something that was seemingly worthless but He, through His death and resurrection, redeemed us, making us into "new creatures, old things past away and all things new" (II Corinthians 5:17) in Him.
But what about us? Are we redeemers? Is there anything we are to redeem? Well, besides our lives, the most precious thing we have is our time. Time wasted can never be regained. He has redeemed us and we are new creatures, having passed from death to life through salvation. But, now what? Why doesn't He just take us to heaven? Why does He still keep us here on earth? Because He's commissioned us to serve Him here in His Great Commission to be His ambassadors and to serve Him in this struggle to retake what is His, the souls on earth that are yet to know Him in this stage of history.
We're not commissioned to be idle. Jesus gave His disciples so many jobs to do, such as "go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature" (Mark 16:15), "feed my sheep", (John 21:17)"go out into the highways and hedges and compel them to come in" (Luke 14:23), "go therefore and teach all nations" (Matthew 28:19), "go into your closet and pray to your Father in secret" (Matthew 6:6) and of course simply "love your neighbor as yourself" (Mark 12:31). And there are many more.
Our lives should now be full of activity and accomplishment in the Lord. He's given us such a vision of all that He wants us to do, all that He needs us to obey in the commissions He left His disciples on earth when He left.
But do we do it? There are just so many distractions, we are so easily dissuaded and delayed from simply obey His Word and the urging of His Spirit upon our hearts each day. One little disobedience leads to another. Soon it's a habit of disobedience. After a while we no longer hear as clearly the voice of His Spirit. We don't want to read God's Word because it might disturb us or convict us of what we are failing to do. "The affairs of this life choke the Word, and it becomes unfruitful" (Mark 13:22), the Lord said. Still, the charge is there: "redeeming the time because the days are evil." (Ephesians 5:16)
Jesus said, "Every idle word that men shall speak they shall give an account thereof in the day of judgment." (Matthew 12:36) And I believe that ever wasted use that we make of the precious time He's given to each of us ever day, every month, ever year, we'll have to give an account thereof as well. We'll have to answer both to Him and to our conscious, "What did you do with your life?" "Did you spend it selfishly? Did you respond to the light and the grace that God gave to you?"
Yes, we're all sinners, yes we all make mistakes, and we'll all need forgiveness. But we'll be able to see then how we spent our lives. Did we waste most of all that He gave us, living a visionless, disobedient spiritually fruitless life? Paul said of himself, "I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision." (Acts 26:19) He was diligent in the calling God had on him. May we all be found faithful in Him, "not slothful in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord." (Romans 12:11)


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Re: Flat Rate Pricing
I agree with jtheplumber.
If I charged $20 to drive to someone's house and put a flapper in , I'd be LOSING money instantly. Gas to drive to the house costs money, the truck itself costs money, the flapper costs money, insurance costs money, advertising costs money, etc. etc... If I double the price and charged $40 and did it in a real rush and the house was failry close by, I might be breaking even to cover overhead, but breaking even would still put me bankrupt in a short time, as I need to make a profit to feed and house my family.
The people spacebluesonoma are calling to do work for peanutsare likely going out of business in a short time. But there is always a new sucker to take their place for awhile until they too go bankrupt. The ones that he thinks are charging "too much" are the ones that might actually survive and prosper since at least they can pay their business bills and still have something left over to pay themselves.
I am glad people like him won't call me, as I really don't want to go bankrupt just because they think they can dictate what my costs SHOULD be based on their own cheap perception.
I'd like to see spacebluesonoma run a service or contracting business and see how expansive it is to run. And then see what he charges, and how long he lasts. That would be hilarious.
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Re: Flat Rate Pricing
Not that the posters points are not valid but the post which is being quoted is 3 1/2 years old and I don't believe that member has posted recently.
Mark"Somewhere a Village is Missing Twelve Idiots!" - Casey Anthony
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Re: Flat Rate Pricing
Never mind that, Carl is new. Don't let this thread die.Buy cheap, buy twice.
Re: Flat Rate Pricing
Originally posted by ToUtahNow View PostNot that the posters points are not valid but the post which is being quoted is 3 1/2 years old and I don't believe that member has posted recently.
Some people seem to think that contractors put all the money in their pocket, but if they tried running a contracting business, then they would know that only a fraction of the price goes towards personal income.
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Re: Flat Rate Pricing
Hey guys,
I've been flat rating jobs ever since I started as an employee and even today as an owner. 17 years total. It's what my customers have always preferred hands down. The last T/M job I did was on a 3 faucet removal and install. Widespread too with barely any working space around the backside of the lav. Pop-up and drain were in really tight proximity to the underside of the counter top. It was actually a PITA job. Anyway, I quoted $60 an hr. plus the material. The customer left me to work and 3 hrs later, I was done. This guy pitched an absolute fit that it took me 3 hrs to remove his 3 OLD wide spread faucets and install new ones. Yada, yada, yada he went on a tangent. I was so burned out from the job I just stood there with invoice in hand thinking to myself "this is why I don't like hourly". That was 10 years ago. I charged T/M because that's the what the guy for whom I was working wanted.
Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of times when hourly fits the bill, but just not in 90% of jobs I do. IMO, The smaller, 1 day or less, forseeable problem type jobs should be flat rate while the big, week long or more, mutli-facet jobs should be figured at time. The obvious reason being all the varibles that might cause you to LYA on an other wise flat rate bid.
That being said, There's always gonna be people like spaceblue out there telling us what to charge and what not to charge and defining what "fair" is. People want to know what their paying in the end.
Thoughts of hundred dollar bills flying out of their wallet with each passing hour with no knowlede of excatly how many hours will go by before the job's done is understandably disconcerting.
Paying an up font price for a single or two meals is far more predictable both for the customer and the restaurant. However, catering a 200 person event is better suited to an hourly preparation charge. I don't know a thing about catering I'm just saying.
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From the MCRFB news archive: 1965
15,000 Attend Rites to Sam Cooke
CHICAGO — A crowd estimated at 15,000 flocked to the Tabernacle Baptist Church on the South Side Thursday night, December 17, to pay last respects to the late Sam Cooke, who was shot and killed in Los Angeles on December 11 (last year).
Only a third of the crowd could be accommodated in the church and 50 policemen were called to shepherd the overflow which milled about in near zero weather for several hours until permitted to file past Cooke's casket after the church emptied.
Earlier in the day heavyweight boxing champion Cassius Clay viewed Cooke's body at the A. R. Leak Funeral Home, where he laid in an open coffin in three-quarter view, shielded under a protective glass cover.
The RCA recording artist was fatally shot in Los Angeles by a woman hotel manager who said Cooke had burst in her office threateningly and a scuffle ensued between the two. After the police conducted their investigation the shooting was ruled as justifiable homicide. The report concluded the hotel proprietor had acted accordingly in self-defense during an attack allegedly perpetrated by Cooke.
Tearful and poetic eulogies were intoned by several Negro ministers who knew Cooke from the days he and his seven brothers and sisters formed a gospel singing group called the Child Singers. This was shortly after the family moved to Chicago from Mississippi.
Cooke graduated to the Highway's QC's, winning a wide and divided and devoted gospel-mode following in the great Chicago ghetto. In 1949, he joine the Soul Stirrers, and led the troupe from the church circuit to the Copa.
"The world is better because Sam Cooke lived," eulogized the Reverend Lewis Rawls. "He inspired many youths of all races and creeds."
E. Rodney Jones, representing WVON radio station owner Leonard Chess, said: "As long as music exists, Sam Cooke will live." WVON broadcast the entire memorial service.
Cooke was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California. He was 33. END.
MCRFB Addendum: There has been several variations and accounts on what actually took place on December 11, 1964, the morning Sam Cooke died at the Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles.
For more on the career, untimely death of Sam Cooke, go here. For a detailed, comprehensive account of Cooke's shooting, begin here. Here also, a Los Angeles police crime scene photo showing Sam Cooke as he was found at the motel. Below: Dick Clark interviews Sam Cooke on AB in 1964. And, the official Sam Cooke Facebook page today, here.
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Open 6.30am – 10pm daily
The Reef House Restaurant has been regarded as one of Cairns' finest restaurants for many years. It combines a fabulous Location with impeccable service and fine food. Dining here is a wonderful treat and you won't be disappointed. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Reef House Restaurant is a popular upmarket venue for intimate gatherings of all sizes and attracts a diverse range of discerning clientele from around the world.
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Another option is the Poolside Café. Situated alongside a pristine blue pool and cascading waterfall, this is a lovely sheltered area surrounded by lush tropical gardens. Open daily for lunch, it can also be used for private functions such as gourmet barbecues, formal farewell dinners and cocktail parties.
Phone 07 4080 2600
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Chef Nick Holloway (ex-Head Chef Pearl Melbourne), creates menus inspired by his world travels and Australia's diverse multicultural influences, with fabulous local seafood and fresh produce grown on the Cairns Highlands, the dishes will not dissapoint. Whether it is a romantic dinner for two on the beach or a relaxed get together with friends, this restaurant offers superb dining and the best views in Palm Cove.
Phone 07 4059 1880
Vivo Bar and Grill (Licensed)
49 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove 4879
Open 8am – 10pm daily
Vivo Bar and Grill is the 2005 winner for catering in the Italian Restaurant category. If you are a fan of Italian cuisine then make sure to dine at this lovely restaurant.
Vivo Bar and Grill showcases a pristine position on the waterfront at one of North Queensland's most picturesque beaches, Palm Cove. The restaurant boasts an exciting, upbeat and unrivalled modern contemporary style that will leave you breathless.
Vivo Bar and Grill is open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant proudly serves Genovese coffee and exotic handcrafted cocktails throughout the day. A true taste of the tropics as you enjoy the exhilarating views across to Double Island and out to the Coral Sea.
Vivo Bar and Grill is listed in the Top 200 restaurants in Australia according to Gourmet Traveler Magazine.
Phone 07 4059 0944
Bella Baci (Licensed)
123 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove
Open 6pm 'til late daily
Bella Baci specialises in Italian and seafood cuisine and features a lovely waterfront location. The owners, Sam and Christine, will ensure that you and your guests are treated to a memorable evening in Palm Cove when dining at this lovely restaurant located at the front of Peppers Beach Club and Spa Palm Cove. Bella Baci is listed in the Top 200 restaurants in Australia according to Gourmet Traveler Magazine.
Phone 07 4055 3186
Other Restaurants In Palm Cove
If you feel like a more relaxed dining experience without needing to get dressed up in your fine garb, Palm Cove also features a number of fish and chips shops where you can grab traditional Aussie Beach food wrapped in paper.
Lie on the sand and tuck into the quintessential tropical dinner: fish and chips.
Sometimes the best dining is experienced under the stars while listening to the ocean gently lap at the beach.
Aprés Beach Bar (Licensed)
119 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove
Open 7am – 12am daily
Aprés Beach Bar is a great spot with a prime location overlooking Palm Cove Beach. Aprés has an extensive menu and is reasonably priced.
Aprés Beach Bar is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and bookings are recommended. On Friday and Saturday evenings Aprés Beach Bar transforms into a lively nightspot with well priced drinks and karaoke.
Phone 07 4059 2000
Hotel Grand Chancellor Restaurant (Licensed)
Hotel Grand Chancellor Palm Cove
Open 6.30am to 10:30am and 5.30pm to 9pm daily
Dine in air-conditioned comfort or al fresco on the wrap-around verandah overlooking tropical gardens and the pool. This casual, family restaurant offers full buffet breakfasts daily and sumptuous buffet dinners along with classic club sandwiches, pizza or just for a refreshing drink overloooking the pool.
Phone 4059 1234
Choc Dee Thai Restaurant & Takeaway (Licensed)
123 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove
Open Tue – Sun 6pm – 10pm
Choc Dee offers relaxed dining overlooking the beach. This is an authentic Thai experience and is one of the more affordable restaurants along the strip. This restaurant is located in front of Peppers Beach Club and Spa Palm Cove.
Phone 07 4059 2533
Deli aDrift
For casual breakfast or lunchtime dining, head to Deli aDrift located at the south end of Palm Cove, just around the corner in Veivers Rd.
Sit in air-conditioned comfort, or take in the beautiful sea views from the outside tables and breakfast bar.
Fresh bread, croissants and rolls are available daily, as are the wraps, sandwiches and toasted focaccias prepared freshly at lunchtime.
Tropical fruit salad is made daily.
There is a wide selection of antipasto, continental cheeses and cold meats. We offer a range of gluten free products, local bio-dynamic yoghurt, and ready to heat meals perfect for dinner in your apartment.
If you are after a light snack, we have a very tempting selection in the cake counter — the lemon tart is the most popular!
Why not try some with coffee made from locally grown coffee beans.
Owners Vicki and John Astle and their staff will make you feel most welcome.
Phone 07 4055 3354
El Greco Greek Taverna (Licenced)
Palm Cove Shopping Village, 117 Williams Esplanade
Open 5pm 'til late daily
While enjoying some authentic Greek cuisine, including dips, seafood, char grill and vegetarian dishes, listen to the sounds of Bouzouki and waves crashing into the shore. Friday and Saturday enjoy a night with belly dancing and Zorba dancing.
Phone 07 4055 3703
Il Forno Restaurant & Pizzeria (BYO & Licenced)
Palm Cove Shopping Village, 117 Williams Esplanade
Open 3pm 'til late daily
Il Forno has fabulous Italian style food that is reasonably priced and overlooks the Coral Sea. It is well known by the locals for the best pizzas this side of Cairns. Takeaways are also available.
Phone 07 4059 1666
Palm Cove Tavern (Licenced)
24 Veivers Road, Palm Cove
Open 8.30am – 9pm daily
The Palm Cove Tavern offers bistro bar dining with a choice of indoor or al fresco dining. With affordable prices, the Palm Cove Tavern is a great place to take the kids with a secure playground area and huge meals featuring steak, chicken, seafood and much more. The restaurant area opens for breakfast for a casual dining option. The Palm Cove Tavern also offers a gaming lounge and the only TAB Facilities in Palm Cove.
Phone 07 4059 1339
Petes' Place
73 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove
Open 7am – 7pm daily
A great little beachfront takeaway store, perfect for a quick lunch or refreshment with Fish & Chips, Burgers, ice creams and cold drinks. The store has a few tables and chairs out the front to enjoy a hardy meal right on the beachfront. The takeaway aspect allows meals to be enjoyed whilst sitting in the soft sand taking in the picturesque scenery of Palm Cove. Small convenience store attached selling cold drinks, ice drinks, sunscreen and a few beach essentials.
Phone Orders
Phone 07 4055 3088
Rising Sun at the Sarayi (Licenced)
95 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove
Open 8am – 9pm daily
Dining in a casual beachfront position with views of Palm Cove Beach and the Coral Sea the setting is superb. With a modern European cuisine with a twist of and Asian menu tossed in. With the gentle breezes and a smile from the attentive stag will make your dining experience very special. Features of the restaurant include handmade leadlight windows which depict all our native wildlife, mosaics and marble bar, glass, tiles imported direct from Italy.
Phone 07 4059 0889
Lime and Pepper (Licenced)
123 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove
Open 6:30am – 9:30pm daily
Lime and Pepper is the signature restaurant at Peppers Beach Club and Spa and offers contemporary al fresco dining in elegant surroundings, specialising in modern Australian cuisine and featuring a romantic setting perfect for a romantic dinner.
Picture yourself on the deck at Lime and Pepper overlooking the beautiful Palm Cove Beach.
A tantalising sip of a tropical cocktail invigorates the senses and accentuates the calm of your surroundings.
The aroma of finely prepared cuisine builds anticipation that is satisfied with the first mouthful. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
The Lobby Bar is situated conveniently in the open air lobby of Peppers Beach Club and Spa; this is a great place to meet friends and relax with a cocktail before dinner.
Gaze out over the Palm Cove beach and the Coral Sea beyond.
Phone 07 4059 9200
Temple of Taste (Licenced)
Outdoor Terrace Restaurant, Triton St, Palm Cove
Open 6:30am – 10am & 6pm - late daily
Dine under the stars on the terrace and enjoy the temperate tropical nights. Seasonal trends are captured by the contemporary menu, ensuring you will be treated to the finest catch of the day, the choicest cut of meat and an exciting array of the region's unique tropical fruits and vegetables.
Open daily for Breakfast with your choice of buffet or a la carte, and reopens again for Dinner from 6pm. Lunch can be served at the relaxed Lagoon Bar by the pool.
Phone 07 4059 9600
The Palm Cove Surf Club (Licenced)
135 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove
Open 10am – 11pm daily
The Palm Cove Surf Club is an Australian tradition and a great place to grab a beer, play some Keno, a game of pool or eat al fresco in the beer gardens. Meals are large and inexpensive at the Palm Cove Surf Club.
Phone 07 4059 1263
Palm Cove Entertainment
Whether it's a quiet romantic night on the town or a big night with a group of friends, Palm Cove has entertainment options suitable for everyone.
For a great night out in Palm Cove there are many options for live entertainment or for a quiet relaxing drink under the stars. There are a range of activities happening from salsa nights, to a chilled glass of fine Australian wines.
Take a peek below at the Entertainment options Palm Cove has to offer.
The Surf Club (Licenced)
135 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove
Open 'til 11pm nightly
Visit the surf club for reasonably priced drinks, enjoy the beer gardens and have a game of pool on the only pool table in Palm Cove. Play the pokies or just hang out with friends and watch the football.
Phone 07 4059 1244
V Bar
Hotel Grand Chancellor Palm Cove
Open 10.30am – 11pm daily
Relax in a cosy wicker chair on the verandah overlooking the pool while sipping a cocktail from a coconut or pineapple. V Bar is open from 10.30am so you can drop in for a tea or coffee and a light tasty meal anytime. The bar is buzzing at happy hour with live entertainment on some nights.
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When upgrading Release 5 Directory Server to Release 5U1, consider the following aspects of the upgrade process:
General Upgrade Approach. The upgrade is achieved by patching Release 5 Directory Server.
Upgrade Dependencies. Directory Server has dependencies on a number of Java ES shared components, (see Table 1–8), of which CAC, MFWK, SJWC, and Security components (NSS,JSS,NSPR) need to be upgraded when you perform a maintenance upgrade of Directory Server.
Backward Compatibility. Release 5U1 Directory Server is backwardly compatible with the Release 5 version.
Upgrade Rollback. You can do a rollback of the Release 5 upgrade by reverting to the previous version, which is left intact by the upgrade.


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I champion collaboration, which might seem odd when I am an introvert and typically work best when left to my own devices. Collaboration is not at odds with independent work or an introverted nature; collaboration is a way to refresh ideas and to gain new perspectives and insights. It's a way to learn new things and to work toward common and sometimes shared goals.
On Collaboration: An Introvert's Perspective
Thank You for Believing in Me
This post probably is more suited for Thanksgiving, but it wasn't ready to go then. Thus, I'm keeping the thankful spirit alive this week and, I hope, every week.
I sometimes forget how far I've come in the past year. This year has had difficult moments, but last year? Last year was a year of brokenness. The breaking was necessary. I needed to be stripped of certain things, namely a relationship and some clients. It only was through losing those things that I became teachable. I learned what I would and would not accept in a relationship, both personally and professionally. I learned where I did and did not need to change – alas, I probably am more stubborn than I ever was. I also learned what it was that I wanted and was meant to do, and it was to draw and write and to help people become better communicators.
Little, Scary Things
I've written about the BIG, SCARY THINGS, but what about the little, scary things? Things like changing an e-letter format. Adding a Creative Commons license. Focusing on growing the subscription base to the monthly e-letter (Have you subscribed?). Giving credit to the artwork used with the posts. Little things. Things that aren't all that scary but are in some way. They indicate change – a change in thought and in actions. They indicate movement toward something bigger.


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Retaliation is the 12th chapter of Eldest. It takes the point of view of Roran.
Summary Edit
The villagers of Carvahall begin distributing weapons and Roran recalls a story of Brom's, "The Song of Gerand" which tells of a great warrior simply fighting with a hammer at one point. Roran, inspired by it, picks up a hammer of Horst's as his weapon of choice. They go to the edge of the Ra'zac's camp, which has but four sentries. While four people simultaneously attack the sentries Horst leads the charge with the rest of the fighters into the camp. The Ra'zac scramble out of their tent, only to be caught up in the soldier's chaotic fleeing and they too turn and run. Roran and Horst discover Nolfavrell sobbing over the body of a soldier he's repeatedly stabbing in the chest.
They decide to fortify Carvahall, anticipating the return of soldiers and the Ra'zac. Most, if not all, of Carvahall is massed by the edge of the village, looking at the aftermath. Thane points out the inevitable vengeance that will be brought on them and Sloan suggests forfeiting Roran to them. Birgit and Horst defend the actions, reminding everyone of the havok wreaked by the desecrators. They go to begin fortification and forty more men eagerly volunteer to help defend Carvahall. Katrina finds Roran and he admits that he was foolish and any time they spend together is important.
A Ra'zac returns and is sitting a distance outside Carvahall. He is spotted and launches a vial which hits the wagon next to Roran and explodes, sending him flying. When Roran rises he sees the Ra'zac speeding into Carvahall, slashing at villagers. The soldiers pour into the village and Roran quickly attacks them while calling for everyone to rally around him. The villagers shortly form a line more than a hundred strong. The Ra'zac taunt the villagers and Roran feels himself become mysteriously lethargic and fatigued. A rock is thrown at the Ra'zac which frees Roran from the lethargy slightly. He throws his hammer at them and though it is caught on one of the Ra'zac's shields it is enough to free him. The Ra'zac and soldiers retreat. Baldor, who is standing on the middle of the road in Carvahall, calls for everyone to join him. Roran arrives to find a Ra'zac twenty yards away from the village. The Ra'zac says to Roran he smells like his cousin. He continues, saying they want information and gives a choice; release Roran and become slaves or protect him and be eaten. He says the villagers have till their return to decide.
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THERE were more signs of the returning health of the housing market yesterday after Bovis Homes lifted its profit hopes amid improved sales.
The Kent-based group said it had seen a 15% jump in completions last year, with its strategy of building family homes in the affluent south helping to push its average selling price up 5% to £170,700. Bovis said it expects pre-tax profits for 2012 to beat City predictions of £51.3m, after its operating margins jumped to 13.5%, from 10% last year. It said margins were boosted after it sold more homes on land acquired during the housing downturn.
The statement comes days after rival Persimmon reported further growth in revenues as it benefited from initiatives such as FirstBuy. But a spokesman for Bovis said that while the government schemes were welcome, they could not be attributed to its performance.


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The last time we heard anything about Dark, Kalypso Media's upcoming stealth-action title, was back in June at E3. The game was still in its pre-alpha stages at the time, but already it looked like a potentially solid title worth watching out for.
Kalypso has released a couple of new images to promote the game, but more importantly, the company has also revealed some info on the main enemy, an organization known as M17.
Trained to hunt down paranormal beings like vampires, M17 is a fierce military force shrouded in mystery. M17 members specialize in capturing paranormal beings and taking information from them that can then be used within the organization. You take control of a vampire, and it's up to you to eliminate the threat, all the while unraveling the mysteries behind M17.
Still no specifics on when Dark will launch, but the last time we spoke with Kalypso, the company informed us that the game would hopefully be available on Xbox 360 and PC sometime during Q1 2013.
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Project information
Meeting the needs of the community
We recognise that our own experience of God's love demands that we express His love to others. The outworking of our Christian life together must include both sharing the Christian Gospel, and reaching out in service and friendship to our community, especially the poor, the marginalised and the isolated. This is the basis of St Jude's strive to be a "Church Without Walls".
To achieve our vision we want to see the building used by the local community for an ever-wider variety of activities. To this end we need to make better use of the limited area available to us so that St Jude's Church can be developed into the focus of the local community.


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(subject headings: jewishness)
as jews we often blow our wad too early. and by that i mean that due to the jewish calendar an 8-day holiday (EIGHT DAYS!) often comes and goes long before christmas eve and christmas are actually celebrated, making the holiday season a bit of a let-down. so maybe i waited to post this hanukkah story for dramatic timing ... or maybe it's late due to laziness. you decide!
although i have often heard that there is a jewish community here in lima, i have not seen much evidence of it. or any. so it was with great trepidation that i began my quest for a menorah. now, in new york you can pretty much buy a menorah anywhere: supermarket, chain-store pharmacy, judaica shop, etc. but here i have seen no sign of them.
after a quick google search i found a very short list of synagogues in town, the first one located in my neighborhood. i am now the proud owner of an iPhone, so i tried to find it using the maps app which they recently upgraded and turned completely useless. after much fruitless searching and walking in circles, i realized i could use my phone to call the synagogue and just ask them where they are located. ah, technology!
the conversation went something like this:
me: estoy buscando para una menora. ¿vende menoras?
la señora: no, no vendemos menoras aqui.
me: ¿en serio? donde puedo comprarla?
(note that i am now using direct objects in spanish. say what?!)
la señora: nadie vende menoras en lima. necesita comprarla afueras.
me: ¿en serio? donde compraste sus menoras?
la señora: afueras de Lima.
seriously? i could not accept that all menorahs in Lima, even those for use in a temple, were being brought in from outside of the city. so i used my high tech phone to call the second (and penultimate) synagogue on my list. i was then informed that they did in fact sell menorahs, and i was asked what kind of menorah i wanted! now, at the time i didn't have much cash on me and not wanting to invest a huge amount of money, i told her i wanted a very simple, basic, cheap menorah. (this information comes back later. in the biz we call this foreshadowing)
this synagogue happened to be located in a different neighborhood so i had to take a cab there, dwindling my already low supply of cash. (have i ever mentioned the ridiculousness of getting effectivo here? next blog post!)
so i arrived in the approximate vicinity, and it really didn't look like there is a synagogue anywhere around. however, when i looked across the street i saw not one but TWO oversized menorahs! (did they get them here in Lima?) proof that there were jews nearby!
i searched for the address and all i saw was the shady industrial door shown here. next to the door was a large bullet-proof glass window with a metal security drawer and a small call-box. i was about to skulk away in fear and then i noticed that there was a very utilitarian looking mezuzah affixed to the door. another clue!
i push the little call button and have a lovely little awkward conversation:
me: ¿hola?
security guard: ¿quien es?
me: soy señorita dewey decimal. quiero comprar una menora.
they buzzed me into a second very industrial looking room with a second bullet proof glass window and a second metal security drawer. but lo and behold inside the metal drawer is a yamulke! then they buzzed me through a second door and i walk into a charming little courtyard. who would've thought?
then a nice orthodox man approached me and told me that the shop woman would be here momentarily. while i was waiting he seemed very excited to ask me loads of questions: where do i work? why am i here in peru? what part of new york am i from? am i married? do i have children? really, am i sure i don't have children? and i'm married? but without children?
he had that look in his eyes that told me that cute young jewish women don't stumble in here uninvited all that often. i knew i had to be very cautious not to give up too much information. thankfully the shop woman arrived before i became a reluctant congregation member (i am reform! i belong to no congregation!)
so i buy my menorah and luckily i remembered to also ask for candles. she then handed me this box of velas de januca with a large Radioshack logo. strange. but whatevs. but when she rang me up i realized that i had exactly enough effectivo to pay for both candles and menorah.
but how would i get my taxi home?
as i was haggling with the tax driver i was nervous that i wouldn't have enough coins to get me home. as i was adding up my change i thought it would only add to 1 sol ... but then, as i was adding it up, i had 8 soles! enough for my taxi ride! it was a hanukkah miracle!
¡feliz januca a todos!


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Springboks coach Peter De Villiers said ' there is nothing we can teach the master himself and his team but there is always room for improvement in cheating techniques errrr sorry I mean handling techniques'.
Maradonna has already criticised his leading striker Lionel Messi for being to good with his feet and not willing enough to use his hands ' he is playing the game far to fairly' said a annoyed Maradona' it's times like this I wish Theiry Henry was Argentinian. How are we ever going the world cup like we did in 1986 if the players aren't prepared to cheat to achieve it. Theres far too much integrity in the team for my liking' finished the ex footballing superstar pygmy.


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The PMAG is the standard for polymer AR magazines. Up to this point, all of the others, even great magazines like the S.W.T. UMAG, are inevitably compared to a Magpul. And for good reason. The magazines are light, durable, and inexpensive. And the work.
But we've seen a different side of Magpul, one that speaks to most of us. Magpul is a fighter. I'm not talking about the magazine now, but the company. Magpul stood up to the political bullshit in Colorado. They changed production schedules to meet the demand for their magazines in Colorado and nationwide. They could have stopped there, and we would have forever admired their work ethic.
But no. They weren't content to simply challenge the premise of arbitrary capacity limits. They designed and built a new magazine that will hold even more rounds.
The PMAG 40
As far as reviews go, this one is going to be easy. I picked up a PMAG 40 as soon as it was available. I was only allowed one, sadly. But I'll find more soon. The magazine works great.
It about two inches longer than a traditional 30 round PMAG. That emphasizes the cure a bit more, and will make it difficult to store in any sort of closed top mag holders. But the size doesn't feel noticeable when the magazine is in the rifle, unless you go prone.
The extra length gives the PMAG 40 a slightly different feel. My guess is that the rigidity of the standard PMAGs comes from the polymer thickness and structural texture. The longer magazine flexes a bit more. And the gun needs to be level, or close to it, to get a good clean magazine drop.
Surprisingly, the PMAG 40 isn't any harder to load than a 30 round magazine. The last rounds are stiff, but not impossible. I had worried about the increased spring tension holding the first round a bit too tightly, but the PMAG 40 feeds fine, even off of a completely full magazine.
It is possible to over-load, too. If you were to count the shots in the video above, you'll get forty one. I must have lost count loading. I'd been using the magazine in another gun, one that was having ejection issues, so I topped it off before putting the PMAG 40 in the Stag 3G. But even with 41 rounds, it fed every round.
The PMAG 40 is a logical addition to the Magpul line. Most .223 is sold in increments of 20 rounds. It wasn't a hassle to load three boxes of .223 into two 30 round PMAGS, but I'd rather load two boxes into one.
The next step for Magpul will be a windowed version.
While most resellers are limiting the quantity you can order, the price is right. Most are selling below the MSRP of $19.95.
The PMAG 40 is a fully functional magazine. It is also a political statement. The 40 is a milestone in the fight against control. And it insures that Magpul will hold their place as the undisputed leading magazine manufacturer for the foreseeable future.


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John Miller wrote:
I've got about 4-5 rackmount servers using the Addonics 3-drive units. They also make 4-drive and 5-drive units that look like they use the same trays.Nate Duehr wrote:Bob wrote:... what I'm looking for is a drivebay / backplane manufacturer that has 5, 4, 3 and 1 slot internal bays available that use the *same* tray / housing / caddie.
Pros: - Just about the cheapest I've seen- The cage has power buttons for each drive so that you can turn off power to unused drives (or for simulating a crash to test your RAID?). - The tabs that release the drives are smooth and *just* tall enough to put a 1/2" Brother P-Touch sticker on the front for labeling.
- Built-in over-temp alarm with reset button on the front. Cons:- In order to fit the drives in that tight, you have to use the screws that they provide you with (so, don't lose them) which have really flat, really thin heads. - There's a release-lock for each tray (which is good), but it's kinda tricky to engage the lock without actually triggering the release lever.
I should note that the cons are very slight inconveniences... no big deal at all.
Lately, I've been trying out StarTech's trayless cages and those work nicely as well. No trays, no screws... you just open the door, slide the drive in, and close the door. If you can operate a refrigerator, you can operate these cages.
Both the Addonics and Startech have yet to fail on me... and I think I've had the 4 Addonics in place for about 2 years now.
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Approaching front could bring some showers
We're going to see another mild night, with lows in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees, meteorologists say. A weak front will bring a slight chance of rain for Saturday, but highs will still be in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees. The front's arrival on Sunday will bring the chance of showers up drop temperatures to the mid to upper 80s.
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No Exclusive Hockey Deal
Were excited to extend our relationship with EA and 2K Sports since they have long been on the cutting edge of the sports gaming category, and are now leading the way in the development of next generation, three-dimensional gaming, said Ken Kim, NHLPA Senior Director, Business. NHL players are fans of these titles as well, and they, like the gamers, cant wait to see the year-to-year advances that are made to replicate the intensity of a real NHL game. We look forward to continued growth in the video game marketplace through these agreements.
This fall, EA will present NHL 07 for current and next-generation consoles, including Xbox 360 and 2K Sports will publish NHL 2K7 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, as well as current-generation systems.
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Author has written 38 stories for Harry Potter.
- My favourite character is Snape, although I also like the trio, Luna, Neville and Draco.
- I don't read much these days and when I do, I mostly read Snape-centric stories.
- I prefer Snarrys with top!Harry )))
- For the most part, I read in Russian, but if you have a good story about Snape to recommend, go right ahead.
- My current WIP is Proof of Life. It's a slave-fic, hurt/comfort
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We are proud of our clients and the work we have achieved together. You can see a summary of some of our clients' stories here.
Examples of local government projects
These examples include both organisational and community work.
UK Local Government Facilitated 250 participants, representing every UK local authority, to create and run 44 workshops and produce action plans and a 120-page report for joint action in the coming year.
Ashford Borough Council In the context of major regional economic and social development, supporting the creation of relevant public participation and the effective joint working of local, regional and national organisations.
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council As part of an international team of architects and planners, facilitated the involvement of 1,000 people in creating practical plans for Rethinking (and Remaking) Barnsley.
Camden Council Worked with the Town Centre Management Group to develop a culture of co-operation and effective working in the Group, and to remove the impasse of the previous years.
Cotswold District Council Created a learning workshop to assist Members and Officers in their need to understand and develop greater public participation in their work.
Craigavon Borough Council Facilitated events for young people and adults to vision the future of this troubled Northern Ireland community, which includes Portadown.
Eastleigh Borough Council Brought together a wide range of organisations to agree joint action on community priorities.
East Surrey Health Authority and its partners Through targeted events, assisting the large number of individual partner organisations working in health and social services in East Surrey and West Sussex, to work more effectively together, and specifically to address improved delivery of unplanned and emergency care.
Hampshire County Council Enabled organisations from across the County to come together to create a coherent strategy for mental health training in Hampshire.
London Borough of Haringey Designed and ran an Open Space event to generate innovative and relevant input for the council's Community Plan.
London Borough of Lewisham Facilitated the development of effective relationships internally and with the wider public. Example 1: Through a series of three large Imagining Lewisham Open Space events, involved the public in creating Lewisham as "the best place in London to live, work and learn". Example 2: Assisted the Mayor, Cabinet and Assembly to make the transition to the new form of governance. Example 3: Created a programme to foster Life Long Learning in the borough, and bring together the activities of the many organisations involved in this issue.
London Borough of Redbridge Ran a series of Open Space events to involve the public in responding to the needs of Local Agenda 21.
Reading Borough Council Developed a year-long programme of public involvement to find solutions to the severe transport problems in and around Reading.
South Gloucestershire Council Ran a 'celebration and issues' Open Space event to help local environmentally focused organisations work more effectively together and with the Council.
Westminster City Council Through a series of targeted workshops, trained a wide cross-section of Officers in the principles and practice of public participation.
Winchester City Council Advised the council on the creation of relevant and attractive activities using the celebration of the Millennium as a turning point for the way services operate in the city.


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The lights are on
Bethesda and Zenimax Online Studios have put the finishing touches on The Elder Scrolls Online (at least for now, this is an MMO, after all). The title is out for PC and Mac players right now, making it a perfect time to celebrate with a launch trailer.
This epic cinematic sets the stage for the Bethesda's long-anticipated MMO. Yesterday, the publisher revealed that 5 million people signed up for the beta. We're eager to find out how many of those convert to paying the monthly subscription.
For those waiting for a PS4 or Xbox One version, set your eyes on June. For more, check out a recent preview.
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Elizabethton, Tennessee, 1929
When wages sank and conditions became intolerable, women led a strike of the Glanzstoff Textile Mill. While their menfolk's anger often erupted in violence, women used laughter and bold defiance of conventional feminine behavior as weapons against a bewildered National Guard, which was made up of their neighbors until backup was called. Though prosecutors branded them "wild" and "disorderly," the women earned support from their pastor, sheriff, fellow townspeople, and local merchants.
Those big companies sprang like arrows
into the heart pine of Appalachia,
shaking hands with homegrown ambition,
eyes popping for our breasted hills,
sinewy creeks, and I suppose for what they saw
as backward-walking mountain folk.
They knew we had few laws to cry
for what a man ought give,
and no union to guard
what no man should take. No woman here
lines her closet with pretty things bought in town
or strings the hollows with high hopes.
A straight wage and a level word
we earned wading the chemical baths
that pull plain cellulose to clean filaments of rayon,
to stockings and bolts of color cloth.
We pulled that stuff, and when words ran out,
we shut the mill down, lined up like vertebrae
across the road.
They came with tear gas, nearly putting out our eyes,
but we stood, by God, stood laughing
at the National Guard –
boys who'd sat next to us in school,
who'd pitched rocks into the Watauga River,
one of them father to my children ten years ago.
For my divorce,
and our backtalk,
for shoving away soldier's guns stuck in our faces,
they called us "lewd,"
and, red-faced, ordered us to walk 12 miles to jail.
We said no.
Later, raises never showed.
Management one-by-one scattered our girls
to the fields and washtubs,
bending our backs, biting our tongues.
But I knew what I was doing and I don't deny it:
the six weeks we worked for ourselves
and stood for each other,
echoes of our shouts disappearing
like the longleaf pine
while we laughed, boys,
we just laughed and laughed.
Cesca Janece Waterfield is a journalist, poet, and songwriter based in Virginia. She has been selected three times to receive songwriter grants from The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). She is the author of Bartab: An Afterhours Ballad (Two-Handed Engine Press). Her poems and fiction have appeared in numerous literary journals. She can be reached at cescawaterfield.com


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Jared Cook appears to catch nearly anything thrown at him.
And best of all for the Tennessee Titans, that appears to includes the playbook as well as the football.
Just a couple of weeks into training camp, the Titans appear almost giddy over the quick development of Cook, and the ways he can be used to jazz up a passing game that has flat-lined at times over the past few years.
While the 6-5, 250 pound Cook is far from a finished product as a rookie third-round pick, he is already drawing praise from onlookers and those whose opinions matter most — the man who calls the plays and the man who throws the football.
"I think it's going to take him a little while, once we start the games and the speed," offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger said. "But he's done a great job with everything we've given him. It's going to be a process over the year, because the speed of the game is different and some of the things he's going to see are different. I think he's getting into football shape, so I can see it taking a little bit of time, but he's really done a good job with everything."
Quarterback Kerry Collins is excited at what Cook brings to the offense as well.
"He's a guy who's asking questions and is learning from his mistakes. If he can do that as a rookie, with as much as we're asking him to do, I think it bodes well for his future," Collins said.
The Titans thought so much of Cook's abilities that they dealt next year's second-round pick to New England to jump back into round three to select him with the 89th pick overall. Cook apparently slipped that far because of concerns about his blocking at the pro level, but the Titans had a high second-round grade on him and rated him one of the best tight ends in the draft.
While blocking will still be part of the equation, it probably won't be his primary responsibility as mainly an H-back, rather than an on-line tight end. Cook indicated, too, that he is also learning some wide receiver sets as well.
"Basically, I'm learning two separate positions, but a lot of the stuff is tied in together," said Cook, who indicated he has seen time at both tight end and wide receiver. "There's two different positions, but the concepts tie everything into one, so it's not too hard to learn."
Collins likes the way Cook is catching on because with his size and 4.5-speed, he should be able create mismatches with that size/speed combination almost anywhere on the field.
"He definitely has the potential to help us. He is a big guy who can run, and he's fast enough to get behind people," Collins said. "We put him outside at wide receiver sometimes, and he's holding his own against cornerbacks. I think he's one of those guys we can use a lot of ways and create matchup problems and help stretch defenses."
Heimerdinger wouldn't admit that Cook is getting time as a wide receiver, but said as the H-back, the Titans can be creative in their use of him.
"It's probably the nature of the H-back position. We square out the H-back sometimes. We split Bo [Scaife] out sometimes last year, and Jared will be split out at times as an H-back," Heimerdinger said.
It is somewhat reminiscent of another player with a similar skill set that Heimerdinger knew while with the Denver Broncos – Shannon Sharpe. When asked if Cook has that sort of ability, Heimerdinger — normally not one given to easy praise — said the youngster could eventually compare similarly.
"Shannon lined up inside a lot and got some pretty good match-ups on linebacker," Heimerdinger said. "That's a pretty lofty comparison. Shannon was a pretty good football player, but both guys are similar. Eventually, I think you'd be able to do that with Jared, because he runs, he's smart and he's got a feel for things. He doesn't make the same mistake twice, and once he becomes a vet and learns Shannon's savvy, we'll see if he can do what Shannon did."
What about Sharpe's ability to be quick-witted and quote-worthy?
"Nobody is as good a quote as Shannon. Shannon is the best quote ever. Shannon has had some classics," Heimerdinger said.
And that is just fine with the quiet, easy-going Cook.
"I don't know about that. I'm a little bit quieter. I'm a little bit more subtle," Cook said. "I haven't proven anything yet. I'm still a rookie and I haven't even played the first game, so I'll just stay humble."
Here it is, McCormick's annual story of "Titans Tight End (fill in the blank with a name different from last season) does something (insert sports cliche) to show he is a team player.'
Jared looked like a beast on sunday. But, so did Ben Troupe. I hope he pans out better than he did. Either way he is good insurance for Bo Scaife.
I like his attitude, size, and skills, he could be a great TE!


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Haiti Hundreds of houses that survived Haiti's killer quake still stand empty even as quake victims desperate for shelter crowd the streets. The reason is fear: Nobody is quite sure they can withstand another quake.
At least 54 aftershocks have shuddered through Haiti's shattered capital since a Jan. 12 quake killed more than 200,000 people. They have toppled weakened buildings faster than demolition crews can get to them, sending up new clouds of choking dust. On Monday, three children were killed when a school collapsed in the northern city of Cap-Haitien. It wasn't clear what caused the collapse, which occurred after a late-night tremor and heavy rains.
Seismologists say more, damaging aftershocks are likely and there's even a chance of another large quake following quickly after the initial catastrophe in the capital of 3 million people.
In 1751, a large quake hit the island that Haiti shares with the Dominican Republic. About a month later, another one destroyed Port-au-Prince.
A magnitude-7.4 quake that killed more than 18,000 people in northwestern Turkey in 1999 was followed three months later by another of magnitude-7.2 only 60 miles from the initial epicenter.
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Schedule Dad a Comprehensive Eye Exam for Father's Day
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Fathers have an important role in our lives. They show us the value of hard work, encourage us to do our best and lead by example. This Father's Day, you can lead by example by scheduling Dad a comprehensive eye exam.
Instead of wandering the mall looking for a necktie, golf equipment or grill accessory that might catch your Dad's attention, why not do something more meaningful and lasting? There are so many reasons to celebrate Father's Day with an eye examination. Dad will get an accurate assessment of his visual acuity and be screened for various eye conditions and diseases. An eye exam also serves as a window to his overall health and can help diagnose conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes.
Imagine how touched Dad will be when you tell him that you already took care of scheduling his eye examination for the year! You can offer to drive him to the exam, spend the morning together and take him out to his favorite brunch or lunch restaurant afterwards! Wouldn't that be more meaningful than a necktie?
Take the lead this year and schedule an eye exam for Dad. Better yet, schedule a comprehensive eye exam for yourself first! Every eye exam is an investment in your vision that you will never regret. Remember, many eye diseases have no symptoms in the early stages, so the only path to early diagnosis and early intervention is to stay up-to-date with your eye exams. When you and Dad get your eyes checked and you both get a clean bill of health, it will be the best Father's Day ever!


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November – MyMemories Blog Train
I'm back for another blog train and this is for the MyMemories train. Woot Woot. Welcome to those that are unfamiliar with me or my designs. I'm Kiana, and I design under, Love it Scrap it Designs. If you want to find out more go to the about me page. You can also sign up for my Newsletter for news, releases, and occasional freebies every month! Now on to the train!
Here's how it works:
You will be directed to each designers store at the MyMemories site. If you have not already done so, you will need to sign up for an account. [Note: This is a one time sign up and no purchase is necessary].Then, visit each designer's blog or FB posting for their preview and link, click on the link provided and be taken to their MyMemories store, and place their gift in your shopping cart. Check out when you have all the gifts collected.
It's a good idea to keep the list of designer links below open in a separate window to make sure you don't miss anyone. The train runs from November 16 – 30.
Click HERE for my portion of the blog train. Don't forget to stop at all the other stops below too!
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I must recommend my new gynecologist in Northern-North Central Ohio. Dr. Amy Wilbur at James D. Kasten, M.D., Inc. .
She was very understanding and did not bingo me at all beyond, "What if you meet the love.. yada yada" and "If you did change your mind?" and she wasn't condescending, she genuinely wanted know the answers. She told me that she doesn't deny anyone who wants sterilization, but she just makes sure they really want it.
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Friends of READ/OC (FROC) is an organization committed to the support of the literacy service of the Orange County Public Library, primarily through resource development, public awareness and recognition services for volunteers and learners. Through these efforts, the Friends group strives to positively impact the quality of life for all involved - learners, tutors, other volunteers, and the Orange County community. The Friends of READ/OC was founded in July 1993 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit group dedicated to helping READ/OC reach as many learners in the community as possible. The Friends plan to build on the foundation started by the County and provide the literacy program with the support it needs to grow and flourish.
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I'm about to get sappy on you.
There are a great many things in my life right now that are wonderful: a new baby for a dear friend, healthy and "energetic" nephews, two cats (one skinny, one fat) and a dog that (appear to) love me unconditionally, and great professional and personal opportunities in my very near future. I'm tying up a lot of old loose ends and looking not at the past but at the joys of life around me….right now. This food blog has been a key ingredient in my recipe for finding happiness (whoah…I apologize for the extreme obnoxious cheesiness…) But I mean it. To the friends I have made through this blog-the Facebook friends, the Twitter friends, the readers, the subscribers: meeting/emailing/tweeting/etc you has been one of the best parts of the blog. I mean it.
Group hug.
No, really. And, what does this have to do with granola? Really nothing. Except that Greek yogurt is one of the things in life that makes me happy. Granola and fresh fruit make it pretty good, too. Granola is healthy, full of versatility, adds a little unexpected crunch to things, and almost everyone I have ever met likes it.
Make it how you want it, but make sure it makes you happy.
So, what do you like in YOUR granola?
Coconut Granola Crunch
Servings: 12 cups granola
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons sea salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
4 cups rolled oats
1 cup whole unsalted almond
1 cup ground flax seeds
2 cups unsweetened flaked coconut
Optional: various dried fruits
1. Position an oven rack in the lowest position, as well as a rack in the center position.
2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
3. In a large bowl, mix the sugar, oil, honey, vanilla, sat, cinnamon, and nutmeg with a large spatula.
4. Add the rolled oats and stir to combine.
5. Divide the oat mixture between two rimmed baking sheets and, using your spatula, spread the oats out uniformly on each pan.
6. Bake the granola for 15 minutes, and remove the baking sheets from the oven.
7. Add 1/2 cup of the almonds to each baking sheet, stir to combine, and return the baking sheets to the oven, switching and rotating their positions.
8. Bake for another 5 minutes, and remove the baking sheets from the oven.
9. Add the flax seeds evenly over the granola, combining well.
10. Return the baking sheets to the oven, rotating and switching positions again, and bake for another 10 minutes.
11. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and add the coconut (1 cup per baking sheet) to the granola, mixing well.
12. Return the baking sheets to the oven one last time, rotating and switching the baking sheets, and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
13. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let cool completely on wire racks.
14. Serve with Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, or dried fruit as desired.
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Bryher Campsite: Camping and Bell Tent Rental on the Isles of Scilly
With stunning ocean views, spacious fields and a friendly relaxed atmosphere, Bryher Campsite is the perfect base for exploring the Isles of Scilly.
The site is nestled between two hills, moments from a white sand beach and enjoying panoramic views of the Atlantic to the west and Tresco Channel with its fishing boats and castles to the east.
Bryher is an island of contrasts, with beautiful, safe sandy beaches on one side and dramatic cliffs on the other. The smallest of the inhabited islands, Bryher is packed with things to do and places to eat for a relaxing but fun island escape.
Getting here is as easy as hopping on the ferry or small plane from the mainland. Most importantly, once you've checked in your luggage you won't need to worry about it again until you reach the campsite, so getting your camping gear here couldn't be easier.
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Britain's Top 20 Coastal Campsites: #1
Bryher Campsite enjoys lovely salty views of Hangman Island and Tresco, but its situation between two hills means it's relatively sheltered.
Bryher can feel like an other-worldly paradise, with a glorious sandy beach at Green Bay and a quieter cove at Rushy Bay for swimming.
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Undoubtedly a beautiful spot
Nestled in a sheltered valley on the breath-taking island of Bryher. It's tents only at this discreet site that blends effortlessly into the landscape of the island. It's undoubtedly a beautiful spot.
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A green field divided up by low dry-stone walls, with beautiful views of crumbling castles, white sand beaches and the ocean.
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Now Fletcher Breaks His Hand!
Things can only get better they say but all Clarets fans are starting to ask when that will be after more bad news today.
Clarets striker Steven Fletcher has today broken a hand during training with the Scotland international squad.
Following the debacle against Portmouth at Turf Moor on Saturday, Fletcher had linked up with Scotland squad ahead of their friendly with the Czech Republic this week.
He has now withdrawn from the squad and will not be available for the Scotland match scheduled for Wednesday night.
It is still hoped that the forward will have recovered in time for the Clarets match against Arsenal at the Emirates next Saturday, although it is likely he will now be required to wear a protective cast.
Fletcher is now heading back to Turf Moor after picking up the injury this morning
"He has been for an X-ray and is coming back to us" said Brian Laws
"We need to get it checked out again but we feel confident that he will be available to play at the weekend with some sort of cast."