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Too many Tests decided by referees' blunders
Paul Cully While the International Rugby Board fiddles around with re-branding, its referees burn us all - coaches, players and supporters.
Wallabies also culpable in Bledisloe bloodsport
Paul Cully Hard questions for the Wallabies from top to bottom.
Lost opportunity in Sydney could haunt Ewen McKenzie's men
Paul Cully The Wallabies will roll up to Eden Park without the usual levels of dread but with the regret of a spurned opportunity.
NSW Waratahs duo Kurtley Beale and Adam Ashley-Cooper in line for Wallabies selection
Paul Cully The final was so breathless it took repeat viewings for some of the quality to really stand out.
Tight Five
Reds highlight Waratahs' lineout problems in the nick of time
Paul Cully Against a side with a lesser defensive lineout than the Reds, the Waratahs could have headed into the finals with paper over the cracks, but their lineout problems on Saturday night will sharpen the...
Waratahs are fitter and faster, leaving the fans happier
Paul Cully Outstanding Tahs have become the opposite of why their fans deserted them. You play like you train, and the Waratahs look like a side that has been told that if an offload goes to deck, the offloader...
Tight Five
Waratahs hit first big hurdle with Dave Dennis injury
Paul Cully Dennis may not be a highlight reels man, but he gives the Waratahs such great balance.
Tight Five
Wallabies too good for Les Bleus, but they're not at All Black standard yet
Paul Cully The Wallabies were good, but only good. Cast your mind back just one year and it is clear that the Wallabies are in a better shape than they were.
Tight Five
Waratahs' season continues to blossom into greatness
Paul Cully How well are the Waratahs playing? Well enough to go to the Chiefs in New Zealand this week and feel quietly confident.
Waratahs pack and on-fire Israel Folau crank up the fear factor
Paul Cully Add Israel Folau to this Waratahs pack and you have a mix that can go a very long way in Super Rugby, if injuries are kind.
Michael Hooper symbolises youth versus ageing All Blacks
Paul Cully Michael Hooper is 10 years the junior of this week's opposite.
Pack will have to provide more go-forward if Wallabies are to give kicking game the boot
Paul Cully The Wallabies forwards need to be a bit sharper in the contact area this weekend against France otherwise No.10 Bernard Foley will remain a peripheral figure.
Talking points
Five things we learnt
Paul Cully The talking points from Saturday's Bledisloe Cup clash.
Thrills as rebranded Tahs run it straight, charge inside channels
Paul Cully Waratahs coach Michael Cheika probably allowed himself a grin as he read comments from Brumbies opposite Jake White that his NSW side were playing with few alterations to campaigns past.
Wallabies improving, just don't tell them
Paul Cully It would be easy to imagine Wallabies coach Robbie Deans with a look of contentment as he surveyed the state of play after the weekend.
Folau shows skills to take off on the wing
Paul Cully The Herald looks at five more Wallabies positions before the British and Irish Lions series, with three Super Rugby rounds before Robbie Deans names his first squad of 25 players.
Tight Five
Emotions run hot in the debate over five-eighth
Paul Cully In the third instalment of the Herald's look at the race for Wallabies jerseys, we look at five more positions. We start with five-eighth.
Who will squeeze into Deans' 25-man tent
Paul Cully Trying to squeeze in 25 names for the initial Wallabies squad to be announced on May 19 is akin to putting away a tent for the first time.
Deans in for pleasant viewing as Tahs take on Brumbies
Paul Cully Wallabies coach Robbie Deans will be sitting reasonably comfortably when he settles in to watch the Waratahs v Brumbies game on Saturday evening.
Barnes' storming efforts could have him in starting side
Paul Cully The significance of Berrick Barnes' cameos against the Stormers and Brumbies in successive weeks is that he could be playing his way into the Wallabies starting XV, let alone the 25-man squad.


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Are we facing a retirement crisis?
An increasing number of people are approaching retirement with very little saved. Is it time to rethink the 401k?
Economics professor Teresa Ghilarducci, a vocal critic of 401k's, is back in the spotlight, this time with an opinion piece in The New York Times called "Our ridiculous approach to retirement."
Ghilarducci, also interviewed on NPR's "Here & Now," warns of a pending retirement crisis, with plenty of seniors living in or near poverty. And she's not alone.
Here's basically what Ghilarducci says:
- You'll need 20 times your annual income in retirement savings to maintain your current lifestyle. Ten times will work if your home is paid off and you have no debt.
- Many Americans won't come close. "Almost half of middle-class workers, 49%, will be poor or near poor in retirement, living on a food budget of about $5 a day," she writes in the Times.
- But don't be too hard on yourself. Blame, rather, the system of 401k's and IRAs that puts the burden on individuals, instead of professionally managed pension plans. Asking people to voluntarily save for their entire working lives and invest that money wisely is "like asking the family pet to dance on two legs," she writes.
What's wrong with 401k's? Your company's offerings may not be the best investments, and they often come with high fees that stunt your accumulation of wealth. Contributions are voluntary, and you can borrow from those funds or cash them out early. (Post continues below video.)
Plus, you're required to know the unknowable -- for instance, how long you'll live and how much you'll need to spend on health care in your golden years. And, not least, you're dependent on your investments performing well.
That's hasn't worked out recently. "With little or no return for more than a decade -- and just as baby boomers begin to retire -- the savings crisis has pushed us to new levels of despair," Dan Kadlec wrote in Time earlier this year.
It seems that 401k's and the like work well for the affluent -- Ghilarducci says 80% of the tax breaks for contributions to these types of plans goes to the top 20% -- but what about everyone else? Only 16% of workers 55 and older said they were very confident they'd have enough money to live comfortably in retirement, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute's new Retirement Confidence Survey (.pdf file).
What does Ghilarducci, the author of "When I'm Sixty-Four: The Plot Against Pensions and the Plan to Save Them," propose instead? Here's part of her explanation from a column on Bloomberg Businessweek:
So let's scale back the tax breaks. Instead, we can use the money to help everyone sock away 5% of their pay in safe retirement accounts that would serve as a universal supplement to Social Security. People could keep their employer plan if it met more stringent standards such as a contribution rate of at least 5%, a ban on early withdrawals, and conversion into an annuity at retirement. Anyone without an employer plan would automatically be enrolled in a Guaranteed Retirement Account to which employees and employers would each contribute 2.5%. The government would then provide everyone a modest tax credit to offset the employee contributions. The return would be guaranteed by the government at about 3% above the rate of inflation -- or close to the real growth rate in gross domestic product.
The investments would be professionally managed, with lower fees and better results common to pension plans, she says.
U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, has proposed a similar plan, described in this Bankrate.com post.
Other retirement experts say 401k's are not the best way to save for old age. Wrote Alicia Munnell, the director of the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, in SmartMoney:
The time may have come to consider returning 401k plans to their original position as a supplement on top of Social Security and employer-sponsored pensions. Given the demise of traditional employer pensions, such a rearrangement would require a new tier of retirement accounts.
Ted Benna, regarded as the father of the 401k, says they've gotten far too complicated. Also from SmartMoney:
"We need a legislative mandate that when you change jobs, the money needs to be retained in a retirement account -- there cannot be an option of 'here's a check, you decide,'" Benna says. He also advocates mandating all employees be auto-enrolled in the plans, and that their contributions be automatically increased one percentage point per year to a maximum of 10% to 15%.
Is the outlook really that dire for boomers, many of whom, unlike their parents, will face retirement without a traditional pension? Says the EBRI survey:
Most workers have little put away in savings and investments, although older workers are more likely than their younger counterparts to report higher amounts of assets. However, nearly a third of older workers reported savings and investments of less than $10,000.
A new study by the National Institute on Retirement Security says only 43% of people over 60 received pension income in 2010, down from 52% in 1998. In the private sector, only 15% received a pension in 2010, according to Reuters.
The Reuters report added:
How important are defined benefit pensions in keeping seniors out of poverty? The study -- which is based on U.S. Census Bureau data -- found poverty rates were nine times greater in 2010 in households without defined benefit pension income. Pensions resulted in 4.7 million fewer poor or "near poor" families and 1.2 million fewer families on various forms of public assistance.
I've often wondered: What did we gain when retirement transitioned from a work-based pension to a system of voluntary savings funded mostly by the employee? It seems that employers and professional money managers got the better end of this deal, not us.
How's your retirement plan? Are you worried or confident that you'll have enough money when you're old?
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At what point did people in our country become so stupid they have to constantly rely on government to take care of them?
Sorry to be abrupt but the truth needs to be told. The article acts as if Social Security is a rock solid program by the government. The current debt by the USA is $16 TRILLION and climbing. This does not include unfunded debt liabilities in Social Security & Medicaid of another $50 TRILLION+.
To suggest government could insure a defined pension plan and guarantee higher returns, when the current retirement supplement SS is collapsing is either insanity or outright stupidity.
I don't disagree with the premise suggested about defined pension plans, but who would administer? Greedy Corporations who don't fund the pensions correctly? Greedy Unions who raid the pensions to keep elected officials in their pockets? Greedy Government leaders funneling monies & projects to those who help them keep power of what once was an elected position? Let's not forget the armies of lawyers who would insure all new laws and regulations are followed. After paying those legal fees, there might be enough left over to cover a new tax increase on your pension.
Both parties are to blame, and worse yet, the American people are to blame for believing the Government should take care of them.
Put a pension/retirement plan together at the local level, maybe county level. Those who work and contribute would receive a supplemental pension. Those who don't contribute would receive nothing. Hold monthly meetings where the citizens can review and discuss the plan. An equal number of elected board members of each city would also regularly review and audit the plan to insure it is being administered correctly.
It's time we stop whining, get off our behinds and do for ourselves. A government can't help you if you are not willing to help yourself. God Bless and Help us.
I left the chemical industry at a time when "green" wasn't a major thought (I could taste the chemicals I'd been using in research when I went for a run on Saturdays) and went into teaching chemistry and physics. Industrial bench chemists had one of the shortest avg. lifespans of all careers. I took a pay cut but got an excellent pension, even though I didn't work the 30 years to get the full benefit.
As Buy Low commented, when you're young and no one's taught you about the importance of retirement, you don't think about it. It NEVER occurred to me when I switched jobs that the teacher's pension -with health insurance- was going to be such a major plus. I just thought I was trading higher income for better health. I'm comfortably retired now due to mostly to sheer luck, though I did put a decent nest egg away, beginning in my 40's. There's not a day that goes by that I don't pat myself on the back for switching careers.
SO...if you've got young people in your family blowing their money, find a way to get them to be more responsible to their futures.
I'm glad I've dismissed the thought of ever permanently retiring from my mind.
From what I can see, it is being set up so that all of us from Gen X forward will be unable to count on living wages, any company provided benefits whatsoever, and, even retirement.
I see the way my elders and peers have allowed their health to be controlled by their employers, and, all I see are a bunch of fat people who don't care about their own health.
The government is supposed to be Of the People, By the People, For the People. Right now, it is not, because, once again, my elders and peers are unable to get up enough grit to take care of themselves let alone their progeny.
Way to go USA. Self Culling. Rome Part II falling, falling, and, the average citizen cannot be bothered....
People are being conned into thinking businesses can't afford defined benefit pensions. Yet a study shows, per dollar of retirement pay, "Pensions Can Provide Retirement Income at Half the Cost of Individual Accounts (401k, 403b, etc.)".
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Product Roundup
Last month we celebrated the Slow Home, and learned that you should live with what you love. Toys don't have to be an exception. Below the jump, you'll find handmade treasures that both children and adults can appreciate.
1 Balancing Blocks, $85 from Fort Standard
2 Golden Teddy Bear, $22 from seventytwostitches
3 Tree Swing, $44.95 from The Original Tree Swing
4 'The Grizzly' Wooden Bike, $175 from Taika
5 Typography Teething Toys, $20 from Little Alouette
6 Egg Rattle, $14 from Little Alouette
7 Baby Owl Rattle, $18 from stephaniemonroe
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As if I need more reasons to spoil all of my friend's kids. Love these! Thanks Kate!
This post also made me think of the inspiring video from TED about turning trash into toys
Also check MamaMadeThem on Etsy (http://www.etsy.com/shop/MamaMadeThem). Her toys are very well made and affordable. My kids love them.
I'll include three handmade toys that I purchased after seeing them here:
Little Kitchen from MamamadeThem, linked above
Stackhouse, the coolest dollhouse/castle/ you name it ever http://www.toideloi.com/
Wonderful especially for small kids, even at 1 http://www.littlesaplingtoys.com/mod-toddler-rocking-horse.html


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In-Store Promotion Used to Support Wish Day Experience
ST. LOUIS, Mo., June 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Zac, a six-year old boy battling Leukemia, made his major league debut today. The young sports enthusiast's wish came true when he threw out the first pitch at the St. Louis Cardinals' afternoon game versus the Philadelphia Phillies at Busch Stadium. His call up to the big leagues was made possible through an association between Make-A-Wish®, Kretschmar® Premium Deli Meats and Shop 'n Save®.
Zac is a diehard Cardinals fan and is no stranger to Busch Stadium. He's attended several games, always as a fan, but that all changed today. Make-A-Wish granted Zac the opportunity to take part in the team activities. He watched batting practice from the field with the team and threw out the first pitch of the game.
"Wishes give hope, strength and joy to children when they need it the most," said LuAnn Bott, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Missouri. "Zac's wish to throw out the first pitch at the Cardinals game is a priceless experience and one to remember for a lifetime. We're thankful for our national alliance with Kretschmar which not only makes wishes come true across the country, but especially here in the St. Louis area."
The wish was granted as part of a relationship that Make-A-Wish and Kretschmar established in 2012. Kretschmar has donated $105,000 annually to Make-A-Wish and is helping grant three specific wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses, including Zac's, in 2014. To help make Zac's wish day extra-special, Kretschmar and Shop 'n Save hosted a promotion to provide additional support for his wish. The store sold hero sandwiches May 26-June 22 named "Zac's Homerun Sub", along with four deli salads. Fifty cents from each sandwich and one dollar from each hero/salad combo were donated to Make-A-Wish Missouri. The Missouri community rallied together and provided enough support to enhance Zac's wish with a party bus to take his family to the game and Cardinals jerseys to wear at the stadium.
"Everyone at Kretschmar is thrilled to help grant Zac's wish," said Mike Sargent, brand manager for Kretschmar. "We're very grateful to Shop 'n Save for partnering with us and all of the hard work they put forth to make this day possible. The local community's response to this wish has been overwhelming. It's been amazing to see them get behind it and support it like they have. Fortunately we raised enough money from the promotion to add some special elements to enhance Zac's wish and support future wishes in the local area. To see his face light up when he put on his jersey on and met the players, it made everyone's effort worthwhile. We are very thankful for Make-A-Wish for allowing us to take part in today."
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With over a century and a half of experience, John Morrell Food Group brands have become respected and well known for providing premium-quality meat products to families across the United States. With products ranging from lunchmeat and franks to smoked sausage, bacon and pepperoni, the John Morrell Food Group is an important part of consumers' mealtimes. The John Morrell Food Group offers several national and regional brands including Armour®, Eckrich®, John Morrell®, Curly's®, Patrick Cudahy®, Carando®, Healthy Ones®, Margherita®, Kretschmar® and LunchMakers®.
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Smithfield Foods is a $14 billion global food company and the world's largest pork processor and hog producer. In the United States, the company is also the leader in numerous packaged meats categories with popular brands including Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Farmland®, Armour®, Cook's®, Gwaltney®, John Morrell®, Kretschmar®, Curly's®, Carando®, Margherita®, and Healthy Ones®. Smithfield Foods is committed to providing good food in a responsible way and maintains robust animal care, community involvement, employee safety, environmental, and food safety and quality programs. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and www.smithfieldcommitments.com.
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Kretschmar Premium Deli Meats & Cheeses has meant quality since 1883. Our hams are made with a unique hardwood smoking process. Kretschmar poultry and beef are hand-trimmed using the finest cuts. Our full line of Off-The-Bone deli meats are delicately sliced from the leanest, most tender cuts. And our premium Wisconsin cheeses repeatedly win in competitions world-wide. Try the Legendary Taste of Kretschmar today.
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Shop 'n Save®, a wholly owned subsidiary of SUPERVALU INC., has been serving the greater St. Louis, Mo., Springfield, Ill., and Jerseyville, Ill., areas since 1979. Known for its low prices, Shop 'n Save also offers its customers enhanced specialty departments, including bakery, deli, seafood and pharmacy. For additional information, visit our website at www.shopnsave.com.
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Since its inception in 1983, Make-A-Wish® Missouri has granted more than 5,000 wishes for children battling life-threatening medical conditions. We grant wishes for the children living in the 115 counties of Missouri and the 6 counties of Kansas that are part of the metro Kansas City community. With the support of a dedicated staff and generous volunteers and donors, Make-A-Wish® Missouri has brought joy into the lives of thousands of children and families in our Missouri community through our wish granting work.
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adidas Samba Super Suede Mens Trainers - Navy/White
One of the most popular designs ever created, the adidas Samba is immediately recognisable as a godfather of cool.
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adidas climalite® Three-Quarter Running Tights
Designed to keep you cool during intense workouts, these three-quarter running tights by adidas are perfect for summer.
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Wear these running tights with an adidas sports bra, fitted racer back vest top and running trainers for a coordinated workout look.
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adidas Originals Varial Mid High Mens Trainers - Black
Finding the middle ground between skate and b-ball, the Varial Mid trainers by adidas Originals steal the show. Supplying dedicated street style; they're a street addition to your getup.
Fronting a sleek black upper, the Varial Mid trainers are a versatile selection for your summer style. The bold Velcro fastening is a focal point, whilst the extravagant trefoil at the heel delivers the iconic branding. In a mid silhouette, they're elevated for a statement style, whilst the vintage 3-Stripes at the side means you're in the company of sporting greatness.
Team these adidas Originals trainers with distressed jeans and a graphic tee to unify up your urban backdrop.
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adidas KP8 Open Hem Mens Joggers – Black
For cool comfort and sporty style look no further than the KP8 joggers by adidas.
Served up in a sleek, urban black colourway they're primed for the city. The world-renowned three-stripes to the side and logo to the thigh present an athletic street style, whilst the open hem, side pockets and elasticated waistband secure the KP8 joggers as a comfortable, versatile choice for the weekend.
Pair them with adidas trainers and a printed tee to kick back and relax in style.
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adidas Women's Joggers – Cuffed Hem Essentials
This sleek pair of women's joggers is beautifully understated, and it's ideal as part of any sports or sports-casual outfit.
There are cuffed hems on these adidas joggers and there's an adidas logo to the left leg. The waist is elasticated and there's a choice of black or grey colourways.
Adi Dassler started making athletic shoes in Germany in 1924. He even kitted out Olympic legend Jesse Owens when he won his historic 4 gold medals in the 1936 Olympics. But it wasn't until 1949 that the name "adidas" (Adi Dassler) first appeared, along with the iconic three stripes motif. Since then, the company has become the preferred choice of countless champions over the years; notable brand ambassadors include Lionel Messi and David Beckham.
Wear these women's joggers with a contrast long line top (try cat no 2ACYY) for a stylish fitness outfit.
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Fleece-lined for maximum comfort, the 3-Stripe Essentials sweat pants deliver adidas' famous blend of sports style and athletic convenience.
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Whether you're warming up or kicking back, pair these adidas sweatpants with a short sleeve tee to stay effortlessly cool and comfortable.
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This versatile women's training hoodie by adidas is ideal for wearing to the gym, after a workout or during a run on a breezy day.
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adidas Mens Check Swim Shorts.Colour: Black. Cotton. Machine washable.
adidas Open Hem Poly Mens Tracksuit
Get kitted out this season with the open hem poly tracksuit by adidas.
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Team this adidas tracksuit with a printed tee and trainers to kick back in style this season.
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Virtual Serial Port ActiveX allows your application to create additional virtual serial port in system and fully control it. Created virtual port looks absolutely like a real one for Windows applications. You can view parameters information of a virtual port, set by other application, view and control from your application data sent to virtual port by other applications and respond to them by sending your own serial data to virtual COM port.
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ActiveMaker Lite 6.1
ActiveMaker is designed to dramatically reduce time and effort in MS Visual Basic projects development. Regardless the size of your project, Ative Maker will significantly reduce the time needed to build projects by automatically resolving project references if related VB projects have been rebuilt with 'No Compatibility' mode and by allowing user to adjust project properties of multiple projects at a time.
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APP/Encrypt 1.0
APP/Encrypt is a COM+/MTS component that allows application developers to strong encrypting and decrypting of text and files. Supports the latest industry-standard strong encryption and hashing algorithms including: Blowfish, Cast 128, Cast 256, Rijndael, Serpent, Twofish, TEA, MARS, IDEA, Haval, MD5, SHA-1, SHA-512, Tiger, RipeMD-160, etc.
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Advanced COM Port Redirector 4.0
Advanced COM Port Redirector is a professional Windows application that allows you to redirect all data sent from one serial port to any other serial port no matter whether first port is virtual or real one. Second port, created by this program, is an absolute copy of the first communication port, except its name, and is located on the same computer. COM Port Redirector is helpful when some conventional serial port device is not easily modified.
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The Chameleon Button is able to reproduce the button styles that everyone knows from various environments, plus it adds some useful others. They are all reproduced in a very accurate way, and best of all, they are drawn VERY FAST!!! The Chameleon Button includes 18 different button styles, and has many advanced features that made it the chosen tool to enhance the user interface by hundreds of developers.
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Eym Barcode Reader OCX 2.2
This free demo reads and decodes 1D barcodes from image files or in realtime from a webcam. It is intended to showcase the features of the EymBarcodeReader SDK, an ActiveX control capable of reading a plurality of barcode from image data. The SDK is available for licensing on a one-time fee basis (i.e. royalty free runtime distribution). For more information please visit www.metois.com.
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Add Email ActiveX Professional 1.1 R2
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conaito VoIP ActiveX library for developers of VoIP audio applications, such as voice chat, conference, VoIP, providing real-time low latency multi-client audio streaming over UDP/IP networks. Includes efficient components for sound recording, playback, encoding, decoding, mixing, resampling, reading, and writing wave files, mixer volume controls access. Provides UDP/IP server and client components for peer-to-peer, multi-user and broadcast
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Image Server SDK allows to customize and use in your Web-based server applications the functionality of our product Web Image Guru.
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VaxVoice Extended SDK 4.0
Vax Voice activeX is the easiest way to add PC-to-PC voice conferencing and text chat over the LAN, WAN or Internet in your applications and Web pages. Using Vax Voice activeX three or more persons can have a real time voice conference and during the conference, they can even record the conversation into wave (.wav) file for later play back.
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DoneEx AppBinder ActiveX 1.1.2
This ActiveX library allows you to organize data exchange between any programs which use the standard input/output streams. You can start any DOS or Win32 Console program and use its standard input/output streams data in your application.
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Catchysoft Report Generator Pro 1.02
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Virtual Serial Port Kit creates pairs of virtual serial ports in your system which are virtually connected to each other. Physical null modem cables are not required. You can connect any number of virtual port pairs. Virtual serial port pairs will look and work exactly like real hardware serial ports connected via null modem cables.Virtual Serial Port Kit is designed for software developer to speed up development process during software debugging
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Relay Timer 1.0
Relay Timer is a powerful tool for NCD ProXR relay controller boards. It supports up to 16 relay boards. Each board has 16 relays. Each relay can be programmed separately and turned on/off manually. The status of all relays can be shown. It can control the relays with very precise timer, while consuming the processor's resource at very low level. It can detect all existed COM Port automatically.
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This well known terminal emulator gets you online via telnet, SSH/SSH2, modem and ISDN. It's outstanding user interface, solid vt102/vt220 and Linux terminal emulations make ZOC the preferred tool for everyone who has to access Unix/Linux shell accounts from a Windows or Mac OS X platform. Lots of options, tabbed sessions, fast screen output and scrollback buffer, powerful scripting and countless other features make it an exceptional tool.
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Comm Operator 18.104.22.1684
It is a professional tool for serial port, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP communication application?s design, development, debug and test. It can send and receive data at very high speed. Data can be viewed in text, hex and decimal format. It is also able to create complex structure data, like ZigBee/XBee API dataframework or GIS Garmin data package. Data can be sent automatically with flexible auto sending rules. Perl, Python and Ruby script are supported.
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The UH Commission on the Status of Women held its final meeting of the academic year at College Hill on May 21. About 20 guests joined me as we wrapped up the year. It was the commission's 25th anniversary as a system commission. In fact, we received certificates from both houses of the state legislature this year.
The commission was formed in 1972 at UH Mānoa and in 1986, it expanded to include representatives from all campuses. The commission has worked to address a variety of issues that are of relevance to the personal and professional well-being of women who are students, faculty or staff here at the UH. Some of the issues that are part of the commission's history and part of its ongoing agenda include: childcare, gender equality in athletics, campus safety and security, equitable practices in hiring, pay, promotion and tenure.


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i>clicker 7 was written in an entirely new code base. Apart from the performance improvements, i>clicker 7 features an integrated gradebook, improved LMS integrations and allows instructors to generate Excel reports.
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Another great blog, thanks Shirley. As usual, you brought tears to my eyes with your poignant words. I can feel the hard floor, smell the disinfectant, hear the sounds and understand the light in your heart. Thank you for taking me out of my day for a moment to be grateful and appreciative.
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Thanks for the kind words. Its a privilege to try and make a difference in the lives of the animals and people I come in contact with.
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- 2 pounds of mussels
- fresh fennel bulb
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 shallots
- 6 oz of a Belgian style ale or wheat beer
- sea salt & pepper
- butter
- fresh thyme
- lemon
- 2 russet potatoes
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- When buying mussels make sure they are tightly closed and smelling fresh. Any mussels that are open or cracked, discard. When buying/storing mussels never place into a plastic bag. They will suffocate. Keep them in a colander with ice. They are a living thing and need to be cared for properly or they will die. To clean them use a light brush to remove any excess sand and grit. If the beards haven't been removed, remove them. Mussels cook in no time, and have very little prep. I went with a wheat beer to steam them in, but you could use white wine. The nice thing about mussels is that they are very mild in flavor, nothing too scary for unadventurous seafood eaters. A good measurement to go by; a pound of mussels per person and one potato per person for fries.
- Mince shallots and garlic. Shave about a cup of fennel on a mandolin. In a large deep sided saute pan on medium-low heat add a dollop of butter. Melt and add garlic, shallot and fennel. Season with sea salt & pepper. Add a few sprigs of fresh thyme and 6 oz's of beer, bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes to start infusing the beer. Add the mussels and cover. Cook for 6-8 minutes until all the mussels have opened. Discard any that have not opened. Place mussels in a bowl and add another dollop of butter to the juice left in the pan. Melt the butter and pour the sauce over top the mussels. Season with a little sea salt and a squeeze of lemon. Serve with bread or fries.
- For fries, I peeled and cut two idaho potatoes. Using a deep pot, heat oil over medium heat to 350 degrees. Always be careful when frying, its no joke. I fried in oil for 6-8 minutes until crispy and seasoned with salt. Lay down newspaper and make a mess! Fun times.


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- Website: http://www.bucadibeppo.com/
- Phone: 7067335475x
- Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 11:00am - 10:00pm, Sunday: 11:00am - 9:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: American, Italian, Comfort Food
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
- Catering: Our full menu is available for Buca To Go and Delivery. If you're hosting a special occasion or group event at your home, office or a local area reception hall, Buca To Go or Buca Delivery is the perfect choice. Our friendly & professional staff will assist you with your order, arrange a specific pick-up time for Buca To Go or deliver your order ($25 delivery fee applies to deliveries). Plates, napkins, eating & serving utensils and condiments are included. No minimum purchase required. Please allow 3 hours for same-day delivery and call for questions/details about our delivery service area.
- Special Events: Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, planning a business dinner or having a night out with family and friends, Buca di Beppo is your answer to one fabulous group dining experience! Buca serves authentic Italian family-style meals in an eclectic, vintage setting. Our knowledgeable staff will help organize and plan your group event or meetings with diverse lunch or dinner banquet packages - ideal for groups of 20 or more. Private and semi-private rooms are available.
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Buca di Beppo serves authentic Italian cuisine in an eclectic, vintage setting. Our dishes are served family-style, meant to be shared by everyone at the table. Two sizes are available: BUCA SMALL feeds two or more and BUCA LARGE feeds four or more. At Buca, guests delight in our lively atmosphere, enjoy the classic tunes of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin and admire our decor, including family photos and candid shots of Italian-American icons, such as Sophia Loren and Joe DiMaggio. Our energetic atmosphere, delicious food and friendly staff make Buca di Beppo the perfect place for great Italian food and fun.Continued
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Buca di Beppo - Augusta reviews from OpenTable diners
19 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food3.9Service4
- Ambiance4.1Noise LevelModerate
good for groups (12)special occasion (11)kid-friendly (9)great for lunch (7)neighborhood gem (4)romantic (2)great for brunch (2)fit for foodies (2)late-night find (1)Show More
- Terrible food, terrible service.OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/19/2014Service was slow and unfriendly while the pasta tasted like a box kit and the chicken was dry.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/17/2014Took forever!!!!! Drinks were empty for a long time!!! Very disappointed. Food was good though!!!!!!Special Features:
- Food Was Excellentaruff45Dined on 9/12/2014Made Reservations In Advance Specifying We Wanted The "Pope Room" When We Arrived Party Of Eight ~ Everything Was Perfect. Waiter "Ryan" Was Awesome As Usual. We Always Prefer "Ryan" Well Mannered, Friendly, and Takes Care Of His Customers.....Food Was Excellent With The Exception of One Pasta Dish With Italian Sausage, "Really Spicy" Entirely Too Much Red Pepper.......Special Features:
- Thomas & patOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/4/2014Buca Italian is hands down best Italian food in Augusta !Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delicious food, family ambienceBarbaraDined on 9/4/2014We love to go there, and their dishes are really good. Their desserts are marvelous, especially the Tiramasu which is a favorite, better than anywhere. Servers are always nice and helpful.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Won't go backVeggie2Dined on 8/30/2014The staff was friendly but they took over 20 mins sometimes longer just to get a refill on a drink. It's an Italian restaurant that can't even make pasta properly and I reserved my table for a group of 15 less people showed and we asked that they remove the extra plates from the tables. Instead of doing that even though they could clearly see we had absolutely no space at all at the table they just walked out ignoring the request completely. The drinks are ridiculously prices because they force you to buy a cup with every drink. This place is horrible!
- DisappointingbroseDined on 8/29/2014The atmosphere was OK and there were interesting pictures covering the walls. The salad wasabout average - nothing to make it special. The wine list is limited, but the worst thing about the meal was that our entree was barely warm-almost cold. We ordered the small portion lasagna and it was plenty for 2 people but lasagna should be hot. We only ate small portions at the restaurant and took the rest home. We reheated it the next day, and it was very flavorful. When we told the waitress that the lasagna was cold, she asked if we wanted a hot one to take home???? Why couldn't the one we ordered be hot??
- food was awefulspanky45Dined on 8/23/2014We ordered fettucini and it was cold and the noodles sticky and dry
- Another Good Meal :-)TandGTwinzMomVIPDined on 7/6/2014We really appreciate how family friendly the place is, and as usual, enjoyed our meal and the experience. I was not please, however, when I received a notice from OpenTable afterward that we were a no-show, and then had to spend some time writing up our actual experience to prove that we had honored our reservation :-(Special Features:
- Great Group Get TogetherSteveDined on 7/6/2014Seven good friends got together for dinner. The table we were seated at was perfect for our small group. The service was exceede only by the quality of the food which was excellent.Special Features:
- Wonderful AtmosphereOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/30/2014Whole atmosphere for kids and parents was awesome. We all enjoyed dinner with another family, and as large as our group was everyone was happy.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Authentic Italian DiningVidaliaGirlDined on 6/15/2014We came early on Father's Day (I treated my wonderful husband) and immediately felt as if I were in some cafe in Italy. The atmosphere was just perfect....no bright glaring lights, the red checkered tablecloth...all of this and more set us up for an unforgetable day. Our compliments to the chef for a meal that was simply delicious. This was our second visit in three years, and I must say Buca di Beppo is still the best Italian Restaurant in the CSRA. Kudos to all your staff that make this restaurant great!Special Features:
- As expected...TandGTwinzMomVIPDined on 6/15/2014Having dined here last month on Mother's Day and had a pleasant experience, we knew what to expect. Actually had the same waiter and the entire place to ourselves! We have toddler twins, so it is nice to go somewhere that they are made to feel welcome and has a kid's menu that is suitable. We enjoyed our meal and came home with a nice doggie bag for later :-)Special Features:
- The following 116 reviews are from the Buca di Beppo - Augusta reviews archive.
- bad serviceRCN123Dined on 5/11/2014We will not be returning! Horrible service, my drink was never refilled, nor was any one else in our party.My husband's food never came because it wasn't ordered, my side item never came. 2 hours was plenty of time for our food to be done but the server didn't put in the order. Just lost us as customers!
- Better than average for a chain...TandGTwinzMomVIPDined on 5/11/2014Decided to try it for Mother's Day since it would be toddler friendly. The place wasn't that busy, but the service was a bit on the slow/distracted end of the spectrum. We had never been before, so the advice on portion sizes really helped. For the most part, we enjoyed the food, however, the roasted garlic mashed potatoes were awful :-( They were so chunky that they looked like cauliflower in a white cheese sauce. It was basically a bowl of crushed, boiled potatoes in a bechamel sauce with no hint of garlic whatsoever! There was more garlic flavor in the side of broccoli that we chose than in the potatoes. Won't order that one again! It was a good value treat & the experience was pleasant enough for us to want to go back, though :-)Special Features:
- Fun for birthdaysegent0032Dined on 4/25/2014I always enjoy the atmosphere here. Feels like going home to visit my Italian cousins. Loud and happy with lots of food. We went with a big group for my birthday and the service was great.Special Features:
- Easter Sundy Dinneraruff45Dined on 4/20/2014As Stated Above Food Was Excellent, Hostess and Servers, Excellent ~ We Enjoyed Everything About Your Restaurant. This was Probably Our 5th Visit. I definitely will return to try more dishes......I would love too see The Pope Room Update Lead Photo With "Pope Francis" @ Center Of All The Other Popes...Food For Thought....Once Again Thank You Our Entire Family Enjoyed It......Tony & MyraSpecial Features:
- Easter lunchJimBDined on 4/20/2014The service was prompt and the food excellent. The antipasti salads are great. So many choices. You won't be disappointed.Special Features:
- Not what I expected. VeryEatoutDined on 4/8/2014Not what I expected. Very few people eating in the place.Special Features:
- OK for Mall DinersskygodVIPDined on 4/7/2014It is a good place if you cannot find something outside ! Way too much food. For even a couple!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very Good Italian ExperienceKenkDined on 3/28/2014I lived in Italy for four years. Here in the states, the "good" stuff is hard to find. Buca's flavored capture that authenticity and they have a nice sized wine list to pair with it. Like a traditional trattoria, their portions are meant to be shared, so the three of us ordered 2 pasta entrees and one garden salad entree off the "small" menu. This provided all three of us with salad, lasagna and baked ziti...and there was still enough left over for a full to-go box. Love Buca di Beppo's!!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great FoodJudy706Dined on 3/22/2014Went for daughter's 16th birthday. My husband is not fond of Italian food. However, he really enjoyed his selection and I believe we will be able to get him to return. My daughter and I are huge fans!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Favorite Italian SpotOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 3/7/2014I love everything about Buca. I have been going to this restaurant for over a year and I consider myself a Bucaholic!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent food, great staffOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 3/6/2014The baked ziti was especially good. They were very accommodating for my 3 kids. Ian was an excellent waiter and made us laugh the whole time. Will go again, no doubt.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Normally when I go there,HJohnsonDined on 2/15/2014Normally when I go there, the food is always excellent. This time not so much. A lot of our items were over cooked (lasagna, chicken parm., salmon) and were too dry, they were not generous with the sauce to make these dry plates better, so a lot of the food was not eaten. The service was great but the food not so much this time around.
- This was our first trip toWandaDined on 2/14/2014This was our first trip to this resteraunt and we were disappointed! We ordered a tossed salad and it was very bland. The bread was only lukewarm when it was brought to our table. We felt our meal was overpriced for the quality of the food. We would not go back again.
- valentines dayrog1980Dined on 2/14/2014My family had an awesome experience. Ryan, our server was on point and set good expectations in how long food and drinks would take. A great dining experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Main coursesOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 2/14/2014The past two times we have dined we ordered the same item and it was prepared Very differently. The amount of sauce compared to noodle ratio was very very lightSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good foodFamiLee6Dined on 2/7/2014Overall the food was good. We lived in Italy for 3 years so we are a bit spoiled. The calamari was more breading than squid but the spicy marinara sauce was great. The main entree of chicken, sausage and penne was fantastic. The molten lava cake was very dry on the outside but fairly moist on the inside.Special Features:
- Very good. Large portions.ritmdocDined on 1/31/2014Very good. Large portions. Grated Cheese was a decoration only and was flavorlessSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Plenty of foodmomof3sonsDined on 1/24/2014We received a gift card for Christmas, so we ordered more than we typically would. We had a small caesar salad & two small pasta bowls for my self, my husband, and my 17 year old son. One bowl would have been more than sufficient! We were able to take home leftovers for all of us to enjoy the next day! The waitress was attentive and the food arrived quickly after ordering.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great place Good foodRonsreviewDined on 1/17/2014The food was very good and the restaurant was very cozy. The service was good we were abit suprized with the family style servings. The price was very reasonable. Over all we enjoyed our visit.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Still eating!!LcolemanDined on 1/4/2014I love going here because if you get the lg portion you can take it home and eat leftovers forever!! I love their food!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- not for the pickyeatupDined on 12/31/2013Went with another couple. Had never been. Didn't know we'd have to eat the same thing because portions (and prices) were so big! Ordered garlic bread, which was same as free bread but with major garlic spread on. Bread seemed to be sourdough, not italian crusty. Didn't see a small dinner salad choice so skipped that. All in all wasn't a great experience. Ordered chicken dish and shared with my husband and took some home. Was charged over $4 to put plain spaghetti underneath the chicken.Special Features:
- Good food, great staffZachDined on 12/27/2013The food is typical Italian fare, but where this place really shines is the service from the staff. We had a large group and were very well taken care of. Would highly recommend this location.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- It was Christmas Eve and IStuffedDined on 12/24/2013It was Christmas Eve and I think they were psyched about closing earlier than usual. As a result I think the food was not as good as usual. Salad was excellent as was the spaghetti and meatballs. However the chicken in the rigatoni was overlooked and the pasta was a tad too "al dente". The seafood dish with the mussels .... Del mare? was tasty.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- NiceOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 12/15/2013Great waitress, she was really smart. I like the food too it was good. The sauce was over the scallion shells on the sample platter, which is wierd considering one doesn't eat the shell but ok. All in all it was an enjoyable experience.Special Features:
- Butler High School '72 MemoriesGraduate72Dined on 12/13/2013Great food and service! Excellent, individual customer service. Music was alitle loud for our group-wide conversation. Asked our server to lower the music. The front-end manager personally came to our reserved room and asked if there was anything else he could do to make our visit more enjoyable . We did not feel rushed to leave. Stayed till after 9:00pm - began at 6:00pm. Awesome experience! Will return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- We loved every dish! The appetizersOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 12/13/2013We loved every dish! The appetizers were so good that many of us would come back just for appetizers and salad. We had a large party but the food came out timely (not rushed) and the server ensured our bread and glasses were never empty. We needed a little more table space once our food came out but to accommodate, once we were served, they moved our dishes to a near table until we needed more. Only suggestion would be for more guidance from the server on portions to order for a large group; we ended up with more food than needed. The large portions served more then 4 people (more like 5-6) so we should have ordered small portations since we ordered many to pass/share. If this was better suggested, we most likely would have ordered dessert.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- biccadeedeeDined on 11/28/2013I in joy the atmosphere, and service. It has a great romantic feeling. The food is delicious. And I love the music by Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra it brings you to a whole nother era.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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