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The Simpler CSS Grid
Why restrict your layout so that it can fit into this 960gs? A grid is supposed to help you in design, not to limit your creativity. The 978 grid is not just about increasing the page width, but to loosen the gutter space so users can read it more comfortably.
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CSS3 Support in Internet Explorer 9
Louis Lazaris, from impressivewebs.com, has created a few charts showing CSS3 support in IE9 Beta. The list does not include every conceivable CSS3 property or selector, he has stuck to the well-known stuff, and he also included a list of pseudo-selectors and pseudo-elements. Useful stuff.
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How to Design a Perfect Website for Your Client
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9 Ways to Instantly Code Faster
There are a wide variety of tools and techniques which can drastically improve the speed at which we code. Particularly during time-sensitive settings, even a savings of a few seconds per iteration can add up substantially over the course of the month. In this article you will be shown ten methods for coding faster.
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WordPress Cheatsheet: What You Need To Know In One Sheet
Paul Maloney has created a WordPress Cheat Sheet with pretty much everything you would want to know whilst designing and developing a WordPress theme. The sheet is available in .JPG and .PDF formats.
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Quovolver – a simple jQuery plugin for revolving quotes
Quovolver is a simple plugin for jQuery that takes a group of quotes and displays them on your page in an elegant way.
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Tile5 – HTML5 Mapping and Tiling
Tile5 is a new opensource HTML5 mapping javascript library that provides developers the ability to integrate existing mapping platforms to provide a rich HTML5 experience.
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Fading JavaScript Slideshow – TinyFader
This 1.4KB fading slideshow script can easily be customized with CSS. It is a slight variation from the TinySlider script and is still completely standalone and uses a simple unordered list structure to support any content. It even gracefully degrades without JavaScript support. The script supports automatic rotation with the option to auto-resume, an active class on a navigation list if applicable, and an initial display toggle.
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45+ Very Functional Javascript Sliders and Scrollers
In this article you will find a comprehensive list of 46 Very Functional Javascript Sliders and Scrollers for you to use in developing web
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WordPress Manual Plugin – Video Tutorials For Your Clients (Premium)
The WordPress Manual Plugin (premium) is a comprehensive WordPress manual that you can give to your clients that provides them with a professionally produced manual on how to use their content management system through both videos and a written tutorials.
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How to build a WordPress Post Pagination without plugin
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DroidCon Conference
DroidCon is a two day barcamp and conference exploring all aspects of developing for Android mobile devices. It is being held in London on the 28th to the 29th of October.
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Fireworks Mini Web Wireframing Kit
The idea behind this mini wireframe kit is to give you just the essential shapes for web wireframing. For everything else you can use natively Fireworks because Fireworks itself is great tool for prototyping and wirefriming.
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Creative Examples Of Infographics
Data visualization techniques have been often used in modern maps to incorporate variety of information, for instance for network designs, destination points, and local landmarks. In this post you can take a look at some creative examples of beautiful infographics.
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Photo Realistic iPhone in Photoshop
This tutorial will show you how to create a photo realistic image of Apple's newly released iPhone4.
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Schizo Octopus Website Template (XHTML+PSD's)
This theme is a fixed layout one page portfolio template with two columns. The download package contains the Photoshop Files, XHML/CSS Coded template and also includes documentation. (Free for personal or commercial use).
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Download web buttons in PSD & PNG (pack of 60)
The huge pack of 60 call to action buttons come in Photoshop PSD format and PNG format. The font used in the buttons is Arial, an easily available font in every system, and you can customize the font and text including size and color. Each layered button folder is named and organized for easy identification and editing.
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As Dr. Dave Kresin tries to coax Chloe to open her mouth, her mom, Sahara, and brother, Bryce, watch. The Montelores Early Childhood Council presented a new program, Cavity Free at Three, to local health officials Tuesday in the Southwest Memorial Hospital annex. Chloe was volunteered by her mom to help with the hands-on demonstration.
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Paul Georgy serves as president/CEO of Allendale, Inc., a worldwide agricultural advisory and research firm that provides agricultural commodity price research and risk management alternatives for producers, major food companies, international corporations, foreign governments, and major news vendors.
Good Morning! Paul Georgy with early morning comments for March 28, 2013 at 4:15 am. Grains futures are lower in a quiet session. Traders are waiting for the USDA Reports and making final adjustments in positions. Weekly export sales will be released at 7:30 this morning. Trade estimates for corn are 100 to 300 tmt, soybeans 150 to 500 tmt, 20 to 150 tmt, soyoil -15 to +20 tmt and wheat 200 to 500 tmt. The Prospective Plantings report at 11:00 has the trade average estimates as: corn 97.3 mil acres, soybean 78.5 mil acres, all wheat 56.4 mil acres, other spring wheat 12.5 mil acres, Durum 2.1 mil acres and cotton 10.8 mil acres. The grain stocks average estimates are: corn 5.030 mil bu, soybeans .947 mil bu and wheat 1.167 mil bu. Other news has corn basis heavy as export demand is nil and Argentina corn premiums continue to slide. Reports suggest Argentina corn is 65 under May futures FOB their ports. Japan's Industry of Ag has said they are planning to buy nearly 5.00 mmt of foreign wheat during the next year. The BA Exchange reported Argentina corn harvest is 18.3% completed while soybeans are 6% harvested. India has begun to export corn at prices $20 to $25 per cheaper than Argentina. The Global markets are watching the euro, which is trading at 4 month lows, as Cyprus is expected to reopen banks. A few cattle traded at $125 which is steady with last week. Beef cutout values continue to slide as we go into the Easter weekend. Choice was down .47 and select was down .66. Pork cutout values were down .70 on Wednesday. Livestock traders will be waiting to see the release of the grain stocks and outlook for planted acres as feed costs are weighing on profitability. Check the Allendale website after 12:00 for Rich Nelson's YouTube update with his analysis and highlights of the USDA Reports.
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Phoenix Coyotes' Yandle: Team must play with desperation
As of Tuesday morning, the Phoenix Coyotes are once again a Western Conference playoff team.
By way of their 4-3 win over the L.A. Kings, the 'Yotes passed Dallas for the second Wild Card spot.
The Coyotes are 33-25-11 with 77 points. There are 13 games remaining, though, so things are still very much up for grabs. The situation calls for a bit of desperation.
"We're fighting for our lives and it's something (that) for us to get in the playoffs, we have to win the majority of our games," Coyotes defenseman Keith Yandle told the Dan Bickley Show with Vince Marotta Tuesday on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM. "That's what we like to do; we like to play that type of hockey and that's what we get paid for.
"It's one of those things. We have to be desperate; if we're not, we're going to find ourselves on the outside looking in."
It's really that simple for the Coyotes.
The Coyotes, of course, have proven capable of beating some of the best the NHL has to offer, which is partly what makes their inconsistency so maddening. It's not as if the team isn't talented enough to win, so why haven't they?
"I don't know if there's a certain explanation for it," Yandle said. "It's the NHL -- every team is good, every team can win games."
Of course, that does not mean Yandle and the Coyotes don't have losses they regret, but that is bound to happen throughout the course of an 82-game season.
"For us, we've just got to find that consistency of bringing it every night."
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Best and worst places for retiree taxes
Where you live can make a lot of difference in how far your retirement dollars stretch, and the story goes way beyond which states have no income tax.
.Well I am tired of The R and D. If The government shut down Friday the house and senate will still get paid. Bull no pay for you either. They taxes us to death. Food, fuel. electric, heating oil, insurances the list goes on and on. It is time to stop all the big CEO giving themselves a raise and those guys in Washington voting themselves a raise. We should vote there raise. They need to pay health care like we do and into SS. Also you only get SS if you played into it if they all kept there hands out of the pot we would not have ****blem. They pay to much for everything in washington down to you local government it is all paybacks. Come on people get a grip and call and complain and use your right to vote. Maybe we could live anywhere then. It is a runaway train and only we the legal citizens can stop it .Those that are on well fair that can work can clean streets parks earn that check. This is the place to come to live it up while we worked all of our lives now we have to worry about if we can afford our homes. United we stand divided we will fall. Common sense would go a long way God Bless you all and our wonderful troops that keep us safe.
gamerk, it is worse then that. This article limits the choices. For instance, I have tenants in Costa Rica. US retirees all. They left the country to get better health care, better tax treatment, and a higher standard of living. The cost of health care like banking is represented in the cost of everything. It is killing this countries competitiveness. We cannot even hold on to our elderly populations and you know what is happening with our manufacturing base.
The government for the people by the people is no longer functioning that way and multi national corporations that are running things have no country.
Try Kansas if you love taxes, every county taxes you to the point you can not afford to own a place, at least not on fixed income.
I love how we give billions to every other nation, but not one red cent to the US citizens. First tax cut medicare and Social Security. Why not cut money to illegal's, I mean, what part of illegal do they not understand?
Pennsylvania should not be on the list of best places - property taxes will destroy you. Example: A house valued at $100K will cost at least $4K - $5K per year in county and school property taxes. There are 500 school districts and they all have their own taxing authority. A 5-year effort to eliminate property taxes has fallen on deaf ears in the corrupt legislature and a flaming tax-and spend governor - Ed Rendell. PA is in a state of financial ruin and the new governor is cutting state services to the bare-bones. Don't worry about inheritance taxes - you won't have anything left to inherit.
legal jockey wrote, quote: "REPUBLICANS HAVE CLOSED FACTORIES, SENT JOBS TO CHINA" End Quote
to legal jockey, it was CLINTON, right before he left his office who signed the GLOBAL ECONOMY aggreement that allos companies in the U.S. to makes their product in another country.
to blame somebody else, one need to know the truth.
We need to start producing our "made in USA" again and compete with those chinese product before they mastered what they are doing. Their chinese product broken so quick anyway I would rather to spend my money paying higher for American Product. The problem is, there is not much "made in USA" anymore out there.
I am retired and living in the South. Those top 5 states must have paid some money to get their plugs. At 72 I know I don't want to live in a remote snow covered area where I would be totally isolated in the winter or iced over - that's just plain crazy. I want a good transportation system, convient to shopping and good healthcare system - or yeah and I like the beach, too.
You have to do some real research on best states for retirement. If you are looking to minimize taxes, I suggest you check out the southern states. Mississippi, for example (I know) has a top rate of 5% on income; a 7% sales tax rate; very reasonable property tax rates, with retirees having a $75000 homestead exemption; not taxes on earnings from pensions, annuities, or IRA/401k; and no taxes on Social Security. Summers are miserable, but Fall and Spring are fantastic. Short drives to Birmingham, New Orleans, Memphis, the beach. Casinos with all the good and some of the bad. Friendly people and great medical care. State has cities designated retirement areas and plenty of golf and universities. Oxford, Starkville, are two college towns. Moved here from California with a job transfer. Hated the first year--then it kinda grew on me.
Hey, I'd like to thank the knuckleheads who respond to this article with political spewage.
Total taxes and life quality are what matter to me.
I just have to balance it all out.
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Planning for your child's first foray into Anne Arundel County public schools? Registration for prekindergarten classes will begin on Feb. 5.
Parents interested in registering must do so in person at the school the child will be attending. Children must be at least 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2013 to qualify for the program, according to a release from the school system.
When registering in person, the following documents will be required:
- The child's original birth certificate or birth record
- A copy of the child's immunization record
- Two proofs of residency (rental or mortgage agreement and current utility bill are applicable)
The only school in Severna Park offering prekindergarten classes is Oak Hill Elementary. If you are unsure of which schools in your area offer the program, check the full list of schools involved on the Anne Arundel County Public School System's (AACPS) website.
Parents applying for prekindergarten due to economic need must provide income eligibility verification by submitting the following documentation:
- Recent federal income tax return (a 1040 statement), including any other documentation on income sources, such as child support
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Palm with Linux at Las Vegas Show
One of the highlights of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) just ending in Las Vegas is Palm's offering of its WebOS for mobile devices. A fitting name for its coming attraction in mid-2009 that uses this OS is the Palm Pre, to be offered exclusively through Sprint.
Palm has added its contribution to mobile platforms. The WebOS is based on a Linux kernel, according to a Palm spokesperson's response to a Linux Magazine Online query, although they're keeping specifics close to the chest. To be sure, the user interface will likely involve the CSS, XHTML and JavaScript web technologies.
Much like the Android system currently offered exclusively by T-Mobile on its G1, WebOS keeps a consistent online presence: calendars, mail and contacts are kept up to date. Palm's Pre brings these components together using its Synergy feature through a 3.1" touch screen with 24-bit color depth and 320x480 resolution. Like the Android, a full keyboard slides out.
The Palm Pre smart phone with WebOS has the requisite features: UMTS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB provide the connectivity. A GPS and handling sensors for ambient light, proximity, and accelerometer are built in (the display dims in certain lights, turns off at ear level and adjusts to the device's orientation). Memory is 8 Bytes, 7.4 of which are available at any one time.
Dimensions of the device when closed are 2.3"x3.9"x0.67" and it weighs in under 5 ounces. Palm is hoping for its release mid-2009 in the U.S., with a version for the UMTS market to follow. Further details are here. For WebOS developers, Palm also announced a Mojo Application Framework and Mojo SDK.
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We will NOT find an alternative to energy dense, easily transportable conventional oil in time to sustain indefinate economic growth.
All alternative energies have one or more disadvantages that do not let them compete with cheap conventional oil.
Given our industrial civilization depends on massive amounts of cheap energy, the reliance on conventional oil is enormous.
The only quick solution I see is a drastic downscaling of economic activity.
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Feb 19 2013: The very definition of economics is scarce resources that have alternative uses. As the price of oil has risen other resources become viable. E.G. Tar sand oil becomes viable at this price as does some bio-fuels as does natural gas and hybrid forms of coal as does cars that operate off of electricity and conventional oil.
The only thing that can stand in the way of a solution is someone dictating what is best, especially "drastic downscaling of economic activity" My money is on Mankind...
You do see that no matter what the threat, mankind has overcome the problem?
Feb 19 2013: Tar sand oil, bio fuels both are alternatives but they are like switching from sugar to aspartame. It's just not as good. Natural gas is a good alternative but how much investment will it take to switch our infrastructure to accomidate natural gas. Conventional oil is expensive now and we are not even prioritizing a switch to any alternatives. My conclusion is that we will be forced to downscale.
I see mankind as its own biggest threat. Also mankind is the biggest threat to the rest of life on earth.
Feb 20 2013: Yes, but the market can't create miracles like re endowing the earth with the easy oil it used to have. It will take incredible investment to have an economy run on some other source. I am not saying humanity isn't up to figuring out how. The problem is peak oil is now and viable alternative is not on the horizon.
pat gilbert 100+Feb 21 2013: What is not commonly recognized is that technology changes peak oil.
In Napoleon times Aluminum was more valuable than gold and cost $1200.00 a killo but Charles Martin figured out a way to make it inexpensively at the price dropped to 18 cents a pound in 1914.
How much will energy cost if they master fusion reaction or thorium reactors?
The main thing is for government to stay the F out of the way...
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What's on in the Cotswolds
There is such a diverse range of events in the Cotsowlds, Worcestershire and Oxfordshire areas that the only difficulty is deciding which ones to choose.
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Friday 3rd - Sunday 12th October
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An international festival of literature in the spa town of Cheltenham. It was founded in 1949 and is one of the longest running festivals of its kind.


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Milk production was down for the second consecutive month in October, albeit just a slight 0.1% decline, the United States Department of Agriculture reported this afternoon. September's decline was 0.6%.
Cow numbers were down 25,000 head from a year ago, and 9,000 from September.
Western states again led the decline, with New Mexico down 5.9%, Texas down 5%, Arizona down 4.5% and California down 3.5%. Of these states, only California was up in cows numbers--+2,000 head compared to a year ago (though it was down 1,000 head compared to September).
Wisconsin, the second leading dairy state, was up 4.7% in milk production in October on the strength of 7,000 more cows. New York was up 2.7% (no change in cow numbers), but Pennsylvania was down 0.3% on milk and 5,000 in cow numbers.
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Youch! That Wacom Cintiq 21UX is expen$ive. Also heavy. 22.4 pounds with the stand. I'd hope that's a very weighty stand! I wonder why Wacom doesn't list what it weighs *without* the stand? "comfortable lap use" could be for a short period of time. Or is that the shipping weight?
For significantly less cash, there's the Vistablet View 22W. MSRP $1499 but available from many places for under a kilobuck, when they're not sold out. I've looked but can't find a number on the thing's mass.
1600x1200 vs 1680x1050 resolution. 150 fewer vertical pixels but 80 more horizontal.
VisBoard is another brand of these things, there's most likely others.
I'd love to have any LCD tablet, but they'll be even better (and much much friggen LIGHTER) when OLED technology gets more widespread.
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Is babysitting available?
Yes, but it is limited to the first 50 children of ticket-holders who are pre-registered.
Local high school students will provide babysitting in the big room at Borough Hall. These teen girls are all certified babysitters, and they will also have adult supervision. They are raising money for group/team activities, so please make an appropriate and generous donation. Kids will play games, have pizza, and watch a family-friendly movie while parents are around the corner enjoying Oktoberfest. This service is for potty-trained kids 3 and older.
Once you have purchased tickets, please e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com with:
Can we bring children or babies to the event? How about dogs?
No. We cannot make exceptions to this rule, so please plan accordingly.
Are there any dishes besides Pork and Brats?
We also have turkey and a vegetarian option, as well as a number of side dishes.
Are there any beverages besides beer?
We'll have plenty of beer and bottled water, For the non-beer drinkers, we'll also have some wine available. (And a few people even brought their own favorite wines last year.)
What if it rains?
The event is rain or shine. These tents are designed to handle some rain, so we should stay dry underneath. We've actually some rain in past years, and we hardly noticed it.
Do you accept credit cards?
Yes, if you buy online before the day of the event. Our easy and secure Paypal transactions are available to anyone with a major credit card. You do not need a PayPal account to use it.
Can I buy advance tickets in person?
You can buy with cash at Sweet Mabel before the day of the event.
Will the event sell out? Can we buy tickets at the door?
This event will probably sell out. If there are any tickets left, they will be available for cash-only at the door. But if you buy in advance (by October 15) you will receive a free souvenir mug with every ticket.
Can I make a contribution to St. Margaret's School?
The online payment form will give you the option of designating $5 per ticket to St. Margaret's School. Or you can contact a St. Margaret's School representative to buy an advance ticket in person.


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I got 2 purple to match another pillow I ordered from here and they were perfect. They are not the "fluffiest" pillow, but they're good for decoration and laying around on.
My daughter loves them...Bright, soft and comfy. Perfect for couch or bed accessory
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I was very excited to get them in the mail! I just purchased a corduroy sectional and I wanted more pillows. I looked for the best deal on pillows and I found it. They're great! Very soft and fluffy and go great with the couch! Looking to purchase more!!!
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6 cups herb-seasoned stuffing croutons
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup butter, no substitutes, divided
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 cup water
1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 egg yolks, beaten
Place croutons in a large bowl and set aside. Saute celery and onion in 1/2 cup butter. Add the corn, water, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cool for 5 minutes. Pour over croutons. Add egg yolks and mix gently. Shape into balls using 1/2 cup each; flatten slightly. Place in a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Melt remaining butter; drizzle over the stuffing balls. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Makes 1 dozen.
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Homemade Food Gift Packaging: 5 Ways to Dress Up Brown Paper Bags
Planning on giving homemade goodies as gifts this year? While you can package your goods in pastry boxes or wrap them furoshiki-style, the easiest (and cheapest) way is just using a plain ol' brown paper lunch bag. But that's not very festive, you say. True — which is why you'll want to spruce it up with one of these five ideas!
5 Ways to Dress Up a Brown Paper Bag
1. Cut a square of fabric to the width of the bag, then make a smaller label to fit on top of it. Attach both to the bag with a clothespin! → See more at Country Living
2. With the help of a single hole punch, you can make just enough room to thread pretty ribbon and other trimmings, like evergreen clippings, through for a very pretty presentation. → See more at Sheri Silver
3. Fold a white paper doily over the top of the bag and attach a gift tag, then sew the two together (or tape, if you don't have a sewing machine). → See more at Serving Pink Lemonade
4. Never underestimate the power of twine, a big gift tag, and a little metallic trimming! → See more at this post on The Kitchn
5. Take an patterned edge hole punch and cut along the top of the bag for a delicate, scalloped edge. So pretty! → See more at The Party Studio Blog
How do you dress up brown paper bags for food gifts?
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Ok the clothespin one is a little weird, but love the idea of sewing the bag shut OR cutting and punching ruffles on the edges!!
I LOVE this....I love cooking but need more ideas with the "presentation!"


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Session 1 – Introduction to Drag
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Session 3 – Powerful Performances
Attend this series of three workshops to learn the basics of drag performance. Participants will be able to perform in Suffolk's annual drag show on October 24. Costumes and wigs will be provided.
Sign up in front of the Performing Arts Office in Donahue 409. You must attend all three workshops in the series.
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I'm sending out the posting bonuses tonight so please let me know if I've missed anyone. :)
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Here is my final result. Sorry for being so late Lone. So busy and stressed.....oh well. Thanks for this challenge.
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Ramsar COP7 DOC. 13.2
"People and Wetlands: The Vital Link"
7th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties
to the Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar, Iran, 1971),
San José, Costa Rica, 10-18 May 1999
Ramsar COP7 DOC. 13.2
Agenda item XI: Issues arising from Resolutions and Recommendations of previous meetings of the Conference of the Parties
Issue 3:
The Ramsar Wetland Conservation Awards
1. The Ramsar Wetland Conservation Awards were established in 1996 by Resolution VI.18 of the 6th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar, Iran, 1971) in order to recognize and honor the contributions of individuals, organizations, and governments around the world in promoting the conservation and wise use of wetlands.
2. Each of the three Awards for 1999, which will be presented at the 7th Meeting of the COP in San José, will be accompanied by the Evian Special Prize, generously provided by the Danone Group (France), of US$ 10,000.
3. For the 1999 Awards, the Ramsar Standing Committee (October 1998) has chosen to share the Awards in the Individual and NGO categories.
4. Further information about the 1999 Ramsar Award winners, including interviews and photographs, is available on the Ramsar Web site ( http://ramsar.org/key_awards99_index_e.htm ), and fact sheets on the winners are included in the Media Kit prepared for this Conference of the Parties.
5. The 1999 Ramsar Award laureates are:
Individual Category (shared): Prof. Vitaly G. Krivenko, Russian Federation
Individual Category (shared): Victor Pulido, Peru
NGO Category (shared): Lake Naivasha Riparian Association, Kenya
NGO category (shared): Society for the Protection of Prespa, Greece
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Oyster Shell Chandelier {Porch Projects}
Since the chandelier would be for an outdoor space, I was pretty limited for a starting point. I opted for this Indoor/Outdoor Chandelier by Royce Lighting from Amazon. It was just under $300 so certainly not cheap…
To doll it up, you'll need:
- A slew of oyster shells (these were found and cleaned by Mother and Daddy-O). I used about 75 shells on mine, but that will vary with the size of your shells. - Krylon Stainless Steel spray paint (because I thought this would blend in with the shells)
- A Dremel with 1/16" drill bit
- Wire to thread together your shells
1. Here's what the chandelier looked like out of the box. First things first, I taped off all the electrical parts and went to town with the spray paint.
2. Meanwhile, Honey set to work drilling holes in the shells.
3. I first wrapped a length of wire around the top of the chandelier so that I'd have something to drape the shells from. As you can see, it scratched off some of the paint but you really can't tell now that it's hanging. From here, you just use the wire to secure shells all around the chandelier. It was much trial and error on what looked best as I got each shell up.
4. After I got the entire top piece complete, I waited until it was hanging in place to do the bottom shells. This made it easier to hang and also let me see what it would look like as I worked on it. For the bottom shells, I wrapped wire around the base of the chandelier and linked shells together just like in #3 above.
5. I used a small nut to bring all of the hanging strands together in the bottom middle. And I dangled one last shell from the base.
It was extremely time intensive…probably one of the longest projects I've ever undertaken (I generally like the short and sweet variety) but is literally one of my favorite things in my entire house!!!
Stay tuned as I have so much more to share all week long!
Flattered for the features at Completely Coastal, No Minimalist Here, DIY by Design, I Heart Nap Time and Tatertots and Jello!
32 comments:
- Kelly - Talk of the House said...
Beautiful chandelier! I know that had to take a loooong time to do, for everyone involved..cleaning the shells, drilling all those holes, and wiring them. It turned out great. What an accent for your beautiful porch!
- July 14, 2012 at 8:27 AM
- Our Pinteresting Family said...
I love it! That is an amazing idea!! enjoy! Megan
- July 14, 2012 at 8:35 AM
- Lisa at Shine Your Light said...
I absolutely love your shell chandelier and cannot believe you made it! It's gorgeous!
- July 14, 2012 at 9:04 AM
- Babs said...
Your outdoor chandelier is gorgeous! I can see why it was so labor intensive, but well worth all that work. I'm sure you'll enjoy it for a long time. Have a great weekend,
- July 14, 2012 at 9:09 AM
- Coastal Cottage Dreams said...
- July 14, 2012 at 9:12 AM
- Janette - The2Seasons said...
Good for you. That took a lot of patience - and work!!!
- July 14, 2012 at 10:02 AM
- Jennifer @ Belclaire House said...
Wow! Such a great piece! I cannot believe you made it. So fab!
- July 14, 2012 at 10:21 AM
- Ron said...
A- you know I adore the chandelier! Great job! xo
- July 14, 2012 at 10:53 AM
- Sabrina @ loulousucre said...
The chandelier is completely gorgeous!! I took your house tour and I love it. I'm your newest follower.
- July 14, 2012 at 11:13 AM
- aimee said...
wow how beautiful, your projects are always so great. i would love for you to come and link this up at my party which as just started over at http://www.twiggstudios.com/2012/07/sunday-show-off-linky-party_14.html
thankyou luv Aimee xxxxx
- July 14, 2012 at 1:11 PM
- Holly said...
Wow! The very best DIY I've seen in a long time. Way to go!
- July 14, 2012 at 6:39 PM
- Gypsy Heart said...
I love it! So unique and just gorgeous. You did a wonderful job in creating this.
- July 14, 2012 at 6:54 PM
- Amanda said...
Very unique!
- July 14, 2012 at 7:37 PM
- Ginger said...
I absolutely love this! I'm sure Ron will add this one to his DIY projects!
- July 14, 2012 at 8:22 PM
- Sandy said...
This is absolutely gorgeous! Love it!
- July 14, 2012 at 9:45 PM
- modern jane said...
Amazing! It would be perfect for a seaside cottage here in PEI.. we love our oysters! Filing this away for sure!
- July 14, 2012 at 10:34 PM
- Erika@BeBookBound said...
Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. Who would have thought that shells could replace crystals and look AMAZING? You did! Ten cheers for your vision and creativity!
- July 15, 2012 at 12:49 AM
- The Fab Spot said...
Wow! That is stunning and and incredibly creative! Business venture? People in the South and on the East coast would snap these right up!
- July 15, 2012 at 7:59 AM
- CAS said...
Just gorgeous, Amanda! It's absolutely perfect on your beautiful porch!
- July 15, 2012 at 3:35 PM
- marty (A Stroll Thru Life) said...
Unreal. How fun is this. Great tutorial too. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
- July 17, 2012 at 3:16 PM
- paperjunk-lc said...
Wow this turned out great! It's all in the detail isn't it!
Thanks for sharing.
- July 17, 2012 at 5:50 PM
- Katalina Jewelry said...
Incredible! Your chandelier looks so delightful hanging on your porch! Thanks for sharing this creative project!
- July 18, 2012 at 12:01 PM
- Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com said...
This turned out FABULOUS! I'm so impressed! XO, Aimee
- July 18, 2012 at 10:46 PM
- Maya @ Completely Coastal said...
Wow, awesome job!! And love that the shells were found !
- July 19, 2012 at 11:13 AM
- AmieAnn said...
Wow! This is insanely gorgeous! I just love it! I am your newest follower~
Amie @ Pinkapotamus
- July 20, 2012 at 7:08 AM
- Curtains in My Tree said...
I love it , I am like you I like short projects nothing over one day
I just texted my son in law in oregon and said get me a box of pyster shells I had another project in mind
love that huge shell om your table I have been seeing them on blogs all summer where did you get yours?
- July 20, 2012 at 9:29 AM
- Alyssa@Clever Nest said...
Wow, this is just beautiful! The shells look rough by themselves, but your chandelier design makes them look so elegant!Coming over from One Artsy Mama :)
- July 20, 2012 at 4:17 PM
- Tricia said...
This is just lovely! You must have a lot of patience to work with those shells (I live on the coast and I know how sharp they can be!) Beautiful chandy : o )
- July 22, 2012 at 10:18 PM
- Judy said...
This is so cool and unique. I will be featuring it tonight at my Sizzle into Summer party tonight at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button.
- July 24, 2012 at 10:07 AM
- Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...
I am in love with this!! Not only beautiful but very unique. Thanks for sharing the chandelier at the Open House party and I will be featuring it at this weeks party.
- July 25, 2012 at 10:31 AM
- Suzy said...
Very, very clever. I just love it! Congrats on your feature at the Open House Party.
- July 25, 2012 at 3:14 PM
- Stratos said...
It's truly a beautiful chandelier and such a great idea. Thanks for sharing it!
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- MM 515 Management Information Systems
- MM 516 Organizational Leadership & Communication
- MM 517 Human Resource Environment
- MM 518 Marketing for Private & Nonprofit Organizations
- MM 519 Legal Issues in Management
- MM 521 Business, Government & Society
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MM 512 Budget and Finance
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Course Description
This course familiarizes managers with the core tasks needed for effective financial planning and explains the budgeting process in diverse organizations. Students develop an appreciation for both the theory and application of financial practices to aid in their fiscal decision making. It will be helpful if students have an understanding of basic accounting concepts prior to enrolling in this course. Note: A brief overview of financial statements and accounting principles will be included as we work through the course material.
Course Goals
MM 512 Budget and Finance is designed to help us:
- Explain the roles of the major components of the financial system.
- Read, analyze, and interpret different financial statements.
- Become familiar with the basic role of budgeting and the budgeting process.
- Recognize various types of budgets and appreciate their use for different purposes.
- Offer analysis and use of information gained in comparing budget to actual values.
- Compare and contrast different business forms based on their relation to capitalization, liability and tax issues.
- Present information on the various sources for financing, with a focus on determining the appropriate sources for any entity.
Texts and Materials
Required Text:
- Title: Finance (Foundations of financial institutions and management)
- Authors: Ronald W. Melicher and Edgar A. Norton with Laura Town
- Wiley Pathways Text – ISBN 0-470-00720-6
Relation to Master in Management Program Goals
This course extends and sharpens the financial and budgeting skills necessary to advance professionally. The course will balance explanations of real world principles with their real world applications. The coursework will focus on budgeting techniques drawn from a field of dynamic finance principles and examine alternatives to ascertain the budget planning best suited for pre-determined financial goals. Learning experiences will reinforce the theoretical framework underlying the organization of financial principles around the major concepts of cash flow estimation, financing and investing.
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This class will be taught as a combination of online instruction and classroom meetings. Students must have a reliable computer and reliable internet connection. You will be given reading assignments; homework assignments, case studies and exams. Class information including readings, notes, and presentation materials will be provided by the instructor via Blackboard course management software. Students will provide input through the Discussion Board and assignments sections of Blackboard as well as completing assignments in class.


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Source(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 843; Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A),Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834.)
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A trio of 'The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings' launch trailers released
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5 Reasons to Give Cloth Diapers a Try
Are cloth diapers right for your family?
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"One of the biggest myths about cloth diapers is that they are too hard to deal with," says Linda Byerline, founder and CEO of Happy Heiny's, one of the world's largest manufacturers of modern cloth diapers and diaper covers. "What many moms don't realize is that the cloth diapers made today are not exactly like they were even 15 years ago."
The days of uncomfortable rubber pants and dangerous sharp pins are gone, says Byerline. "Most cloth diapers today are as easy to use as [any] disposable diaper."
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Today cloth diapers come in two basic systems, although you can find endless styles and materials used—fabrics include cotton, wool, and even hemp, and organic versions are available.
- Diapers with separate waterproof covers are available in flats (the large rectangle you may remember from childhood), or fitted (which are shaped to fit around your child's body without folding).
- All-in-one diapers are fitted diapers with the waterproof cover sewn on. Many, if not most, of these diapers use Velcro, a tie, or snaps around the waist, eliminating the need for pins.
And that simplicity is what's attracting many moms to cloth."I was at the Green Festival [a fair put on across the country to promote socially responsible businesses, and environmental, social justice, and community organizations] in Washington, DC, last fall, and they had a lot of people who were surprised when they picked up fitted diapers, because they thought that diapers were what their grandmother had used—big, 36 inch fabric squares," says Lori Taylor, founder of the Real Diaper Association. "When people saw these diapers, they saw 'cute' and 'easy', and a lot of them said, 'I can make this choice!'"


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Speaking of jump shots . . .
J.J. is having his least efficient season scoring since he came to Atlanta (while still leading the team in usage percentage). A big part of the reason for that is his 3-point shooting, which is at a career-low 28.9 percent for the season.
If the elbow injury explained the poor shooting before, it doesn't seem to be a factor now.
Since January, a month when Joe was on a tear, he's 38 of 122 (31 percent) on 3-pointers. The more time that passes since the surgery, the worst J.J.s 3-point shooting gets: 23 of 65 in January, 13 of 39 in February and 2 of 18 to start this month. He's 2 for 23 on 3s in his last five games. With his free-throw rate still so low, all of those missed 3-pointers are dragging down J.J.'s efficiency (not to mention his production).
Joe said weeks ago that the elbow feels better. He also says he feels fresher this season because of the games he's missed–he's on pace to play 2,642 minutes, his fewest for a full season since he
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gateway sign up, the first to move
The city of Blaine has put up a second gateway sign at the corner of Peace Portal Drive and Bell Road. A third sign, and possibly a fourth, will soon be posted along the truck route, near H Street, according to Terry Galvin, Blaine�s community development director. The first gateway sign has been temporarily placed on northern Peace Portal Drive, near Subway, but will be permanently moved to the junction of Peace Portal Drive and the exit 276 off-ramp. The city of Blaine is awaiting approval from the Washington state department of transportation (WSDOT) before the sign can be moved.
announces candidacy for Ward 1
Andy Anderson, a former Blaine mayor and councilman, has announced his candidacy for council, Ward 1. Born in Montana, Anderson has been living in Blaine for more than 50 years, and said it�s time to give back to the community. �I want to give back to Blaine. I have been here for many years,� he said. �And I want to see this community grow.�
Anderson also announced he has an idea for the community, in the form of a horse carousel. �This idea has nothing to do with me running for council. This is because I think it will attract people and give Blaine what it needs,� he said. Since 1995, Anderson has been working on the project, and would like to hear feedback from the community. �Everything would be handmade and donated, and would involve artists and the community. We could all be a part of this and it would bring a lot of people to Blaine,� he said.
of historic structure under way
The demolition of the building at 715 Peace Portal Drive has started, according to Terry Galvin, Blaine�s community development director, and will likely take a couple of weeks. The structure was built in 1909, opening as Oertel�s Market, which served the early Blaine community with groceries, poultry and other products. The last business within the structure was Blaine Book Company, the last adult store business still operating in Blaine. The company closed its doors in 2002.
to run for Ward 1 position
City councilman John Liebert, representing Ward 1, Position 1, has filed for a second term. Liebert is a semi-retired educator who finished his full-time teaching career at Blaine high school in the summer of 2000. He is presently employed by Timber Ridge, an alternative high school serving Blaine and Whatcom County school systems. He and his wife, Carole, have resided in Blaine since 1987. One of his goals still to be achieved is a new waste treatment plant to serve the community, as well as a master plan for the airport, a �turn of the century� upgrade of city hall, and the re-zone study for the entire city. Liebert grew up in Blaine and said he continues to look at the community as the jewel of the county. �Growth can be good, but it needs to be managed for the welfare of the entire community,� he said.
Bay Water consumption still high
According to Roger Brown, manager of Birch Bay water and sewer district, 9.2 million gallons of water was used last week. This was a 9.5 percent reduction from the previous week�s record consumption of 10 million gallons, but still well above the pre-2003 record high of 8.5 million gallons. Brown said that they do not measure population directly, but the number of residential customer equivalents has increased 2.9 percent in 2002 and at an annual rate of 3.5 percent so far in 2003. Total June and July consumption has grown 15.5 percent since last year.
�I think the increased number of customers has contributed to the surge in usage, but the predominant factor in the higher usage has been the prolonged dry spell,� Brown said, noting the precipitation in June and July of 2003 was only 0.84� compared to 2.36� during the same period last year. �We want to thank our customers who have been cutting back on their water use to help us get through this difficult period,� he said. �With more dry weather predicted, we do need to keep up the good conservation practices.�
to vote in primary election coming up
Saturday, August 16 is the last day to register to vote or submit a change of address by mail for the September 16 primary election, according to Whatcom County auditor Shirley Forslof. If registered voters within Whatcom County have moved, a phone call to 676-6742 by Friday, August 15 will transfer their voter registration to their new address for the September 16 primary election. The following locations have mail-in voter registration and transfer forms: Whatcom County library system, U.S. post offices, Cost Cutter, and vehicle and vessel licensing subagents. For more information and the location of additional sites, please call the election department at 676-6742.
Council denies James Way vacation
Way at the August 5 meeting. After listening to several people speak for and against the vacation, the council voted unanimously to deny the vacation. Council member Sam Crawford was absent from the meeting.
Birch Bay resident Patrick Alesse was one of the residents who urged the county to deny the vacation. �You shouldn�t make any deals now,� Alesse said. �To me it�s very clear, just say no.� Steve Shropshire, the lawyer for Evelyn Christensen, who was seeking the vacation, said a vote against it would be preventing any future public access. �A vote to deny vacation is a vote against public access,� he said.


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As founder of Motown, Berry Gordy helped mold the careers of music acts that would go on to become some of the world's most iconic stars, including Stevie Wonder , Marvin Gaye , Michael Jackson , Diana Ross and The Supremes and more. For that contribution and more, the Songwriters Hall of Fame is bestowing Gordy with its Pioneer Award.
"Berry Gordy is an innovator and a visionary. Yes, he created a label but more than that, he created a genre," Songwriters Hall of Fame chairman Jimmy Webb says in a statement. "Think about it, he pioneered a marketplace for African American artistry and then he invited the world in to enjoy it."
Webb says that Gordy "was way ahead of his time," grooming Motown's artists and ensuring that they received media training. "Berry Gordy and the Motown sound are essential to the American music story," Webb adds.
Gordy will be the first living recipient of the prestigious Pioneer Award, which will be presented to him during the 44th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner that the Songwriters Hall of Fame is hosting Thursday, June 13, in New York City. Last year's Pioneer Award was posthumously presented to singer-songwriter Woody Guthrie .
Next month, Gordy will see the premiere of his Broadway production, Motown: The Musical . Written by Gordy, Motown: The Musical celebrates the artists and songs that emerged from the label that Gordy founded. The play will premiere on April 14 at New York City's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Previews are already underway.
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BOISE COUNTY, Idaho -- An 18-year-old volunteer firefighter with the Clear Creek Fire Department is accused of intentionally starting a wildfire fire that has charred 250 acres and destroyed one home near the Robie Creek area.
Sheriff's deputies arrested Nathaniel Bartholomew Monday night as he was actively fighting the Karney Fire.
Witnesses told deputies they saw Bartholomew in the area where the fire started.
The sheriff's office believes Bartholomew used pine cones and grass to set the fire in an area near his home off Robie Creek Road.
During questioning, Boise County Chief Deputy Dale Rogers said Bartholomew confessed to the crime.
Rogers said it appears the motive for starting the fire was to get the attention of his father who is a firefighter.
Bartholomew is now in the Ada County Jail. He was arraigned on the felony charge Tuesday. A judge appointed him a public defender and set Oct. 1 for a preliminary hearing.
The Boise County Sheriff's Office reports the Karney Fire started around 4:30 p.m. Monday, and grew overnight.
On Tuesday, the fire continued to grow after jumping a fire line and burning close to two homes in the Robie Creek area, but firefighters managed to keep those homes safe. It is burning toward a ridge that is mostly covered with pine trees and brush. Crews are focused on containing the fire at the mountain ridge before it approaches Wilderness Ranch.
The flames are threatening around 100 homes near the Robie Creek and Wilderness Ranch communities northeast of Boise. Officials say 80 homes in the area have been evacuated.
More than 100 firefighters are fighting the fire, along with two heavy air tankers, nine single-engine air tankers, three helicopters, several engines, two dozers and three 20-person hand crews.
Officials tell us the Karney Fire is only 15 percent contained at this point.
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ADD 1/4 cup of the dressing and chicken to skillet; cook 10 min. or until chicken is browned on both sides. Stir in sausage, mushrooms, broth and remaining 1/4 cup dressing.
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Figure 5.6 is a U.S. map showing alcohol dependence in past year among youths aged 12 to 17, by State: percentages, annual averages based on 2002 and 2003 NSDUHs. States listed here in alphabetical order within each group were divided into five groups based on the magnitude of their percentages. States in the highest group (2.72 to 4.75 percent) were Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Vermont. States in the next highest group (2.33 to 2.71 percent) were Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Rhode Island, Virginia, and Wyoming. States in the mid group (1.95 to 2.32 percent) were Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. States in the next lowest group (1.82 to 1.94 percent) were California, Connecticut, Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Texas. States in the lowest group (1.37 to 1.81 percent) were Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, New Jersey, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.
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Credit Courses
News and Events Details
The Center for Continuing Education still has many credit courses open for the fall 2012 semester. Many courses offer flexible registration dates, start later in the semester, are independent study, or meet in the evening.
Courses include:
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Cloud Nine
A private loft on NINE ZERO's nineteenth floor, the
Cloud Nine suite floats dramatically above Boston with floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular views. A steam shower and two-person Jacuzzi complete the perfect cosmopolitan getaway.
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- Complimentary in-room high-speed Internet access
- Voicemail
- Complimentary daily newspaper
- 27" large-screen television
- Stereo sound system
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HEAT oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chops; cook 5 min. on each side or until browned on both sides.
COMBINE all remaining ingredients except rice; spoon over chops. Bring to boil.
STIR in rice; cover. Cook on medium-low heat 5 min. or until chops are done (145°F). Remove from heat; let stand 5 min.


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EE launches 'Fenton' video spoof
EE, the recently launched 4G brand from the owner of Orange and T-Mobile, has launched an online video pastiche of the "Fenton" viral that has been remastered to demonstrate the speed of its network.
The video remake follows the same storyline as the original version -which has notched up 7.5 million YouTube hits in the year since its launch - but includes "dramatic cinematography" that sees Fenton the dog chase an elephant, ostrich, unicorn and T-Rex as well as a herd of deer.
YouTube viewers can switch between the original video and the "Fenton 4GEE Remaster" to compare the differences. The video will also feature in all retail stores, as part of its online 4GEE campaign and in next year's EE consumer roadshow.
Spencer McHugh, EE's director of brand, says: "As there is arguably no YouTube video more epic than 'Fenton', we wanted to make it even more epic by creating our own remastered version - so it can be enjoyed on the go on superfast 4G, in all its epic glory."
The video was created and proceed by digital agency Poke and Passion Pictures.
EE launched to consumers in 11 UK cities on 30 October, supported by a multi-million marketing campaign starring Hollywood actor Kevin Bacon.
It claims to offer mobile internet speeds up to five times faster than 3G services and fibre broadband serving speeds of up to 76MB per second.
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Perhaps someone can answer my dilemma? I think the use of Jesus Christ in this context is offensive. If I comment, some people think that I don't have a sense of humour, or that I am being over-sensitive or even that I don't have the right to complain. How do I get advertisers to show more discretion, self-censorship and maturity and to respect the feelings and beliefs of people with a Christian faith?
Yawn. Uninspired, band wagon jumping, of a viral video that has been and gone.
Meanwhile everyone says your prices are too high, and your data allowance is a joke. No amount of clever marketing will solve that.
I am in complete agreement with Nick. There's just no need for such insensitivity and disrepect.
And the video was boring, not inspiring at all.
T-Mobile/EE again rehashing something that's been doing the round for ages for their advertising? Not surprising. And being an EE customer, I'm not impressed.
Re the use of Jesus Christ: Yes, you're being overly sensitive. But that's another story.


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Spinach-Artichoke Dip
We lightened this classic dip without sacrificing flavor.
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- 1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts in water, rinsed, drained, and coarsely chopped
- 4 ounces reduced-fat bar cream cheese
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 scallions, sliced
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- Raw vegetables, such as bell-pepper wedges, carrot slices, and cauliflower florets, for dipping
Step 1
Place half the artichokes in a food processor; add cream cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne, and 3 tablespoons water. Process until smooth.
Step 2
Add scallions, remaining artichokes, and spinach; pulse briefly. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl. (To store, refrigerate, up to 2 days.) Top with 1 tablespoon Parmesan, and serve dip with raw vegetables.
SourceEveryday Food, January 2008
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Reviews (2)
edahgal 3 Feb, 2013
Sorry, Mary, but unless you folks thrive on bland, this dip gets 2 thumbs down. Where is the flavor? I'm an award winning cook and I threw this out, despite hoping that it would live up to its description. Yech! Those poor artichoke hearts gave it up for nothing.Reply
maryghunter 23 Jan, 2009
I love spinach artichoke dip but my old recipe was very high in fat. This light version was delicious and very easy. I did use fresh spinach that I steamed first and served with pita chips instead of veggies.Reply


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By Karen Florin
Publication: theday.com
A Norwich man who was on probation for a domestic violence conviction has been charged with violating the terms of his release following two new arrests involving the same female victim.
Kyle Ihloff, 25, has been held in lieu of $49,750 at the Corrigan-Radgowski Correctional Center since May 7, when the woman said Ihloff attempted to wrap a belt around her neck and strangle her, threatened to throw her out a window and placed her in a choke hold.
Charged with violation of probation as a result of the new arrest, Ihloff appeared this morning in New London Superior Court, where Judge Susan B. Handy appointed attorney Peter E. Scillieri from the public defender's office to represent him and continued the case to Sept. 3.
According to his court file, Ihloff served 90 days in prison for assaulting and restraining the female victim and was put on probation for three years following his release in November 2011. Under the terms of his release, he was allowed to have contact with the victim but was prohibited from making threats or committing violence toward her.
Norwich Police charged Ihloff with disorderly conduct in February 2013 when he became angry during a conversation with the woman about the status of their relationship and refused to leave her apartment, according to his court file.
The couple was once again discussing the state of their relationship on May 6 when the woman said Ihloff had attempted to strangle her, then threw her face-down on the bed and threatened to throw her out the window. She told police she did not call until the next day because Ihloff stayed in her home the entire night. She said she was afraid of him and felt her life was in danger. The police reported she had multiple bruises on her neck and arms.
Police charged him with violation of a protective order, first-degree strangulation, second-degree strangulation, second-degree threatening, third-degree assault and disorderly conduct.
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If a loan company offers you a way out of debt as long as you pay an upfront fee – hang on to your wallet.
These types of advance-fee loan offers are illegal, and always result in
further economic troubles for the consumer.
That's what happened to Carlos Valiente, who needed helping paying his mortgage and didn't know where else to turn.
Then, while thumbing through a magazine at a friend's house, he saw an advertisement for a lender called Chicago Homestart Services. Carlos called the company, who told him they could reduce his mortgage by $700 per month with no fee. He filled out the required paperwork, including income and credit card information.
But that's when the situation changed. The next time Carlos talked to the company, he was pressured into sending a fee.
"The guy told me I had to send them $5,500, which was going to the bank," Carlos told Team Fixer. "I told him there was supposed to be no fee, but they told me the fee had to go to the bank within three days."
Carlos sent the fee to an address in Irvine, Calif., and never heard back. The next time he called, he was put through to a different customer service rep, who told him the first person he talked to no longer worked there. Carlos was told he was misinformed, and that $5,500 was their fee for doing business.
"He told me, "No one works for free,' " said Carlos, who still hasn't gotten his money back.
Sadly, what happened to Carlos isn't unusual. There are lots of sham loan companies preying on people who are down on their luck, says Steve J. Bernas, president of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois, which collects complaints about advance-fee loan scams.
Consumers of all ages have to be careful. "It used to be the elderly, but because of the Internet, they (the companies) can send millions of emails to get in touch with people," Bernas says.
Here are some tips:
• No lender can guarantee a loan without first checking the customer's credit. If a lender promises a loan regardless, that's a red flag.
• Be wary of lenders outside the United States (though some use domestic mail drops to make it appear they are local). These companies will ask you to wire the fees abroad.
• Never give your Social Security or bank and credit card information over the phone.
• And remember, it's illegal for a lender to take an upfront fee – so if they ask, it's obviously a scam.
Gerri Detweiler, personal credit expert on Credit.com, says these scammers take advantage of people who are desperate for quick loans.
Carlos agrees: "When you're feeling down, you hope someone will help you."
To reel in their victims, the companies claim they have investors -- but
investors don't take chance on consumers who have bad credit. Making matters worse, Detweiler says the scammers sometimes resell customers' information to other companies, who in turn pitch their own get-out-of-debt schemes.
Most of the victims Detweiler talks to have lost $4,000 to $5,000. However, one couple lost $50,000 on a business loan that never materialized. The company was overseas and the couple never got their money back. "I don't know of a case where the company turned out to be legitimate," says Detweiler.
Consumers can take precautions to make sure they aren't taken advantage of, such as checking the company's address on Google Maps for legitimacy. (Detweiler says one fraudulent lender's listed address turned out to be a church. )
Be sure to research the company's domain name, too, as it's easy for someone to put up a nice-looking website. And look into how long and where the lender has been licensed.
Unfortunately, not much can be done to retrieve your money if you've sent it to an advance-fee loan company. If you've become a victim of this scam, place a fraud alert on your credit report.
And most importantly, get the word out by telling your story on online message boards and filing complaints at IC3.gov, BBB.org, FTC.gov and illinoisattorneygeneral.gov.
Bernas says advance fee loan scams are common because they work. The best way to stop them?
"Don't give the loan company your business in the first place," he says.


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In Imbibe Magazine's Q & A with political commentator Rachel Maddow (who also happens to be a serious cocktail enthusiast), Maddow said that one of her favorite cocktails is the Tantris Sidecar from New York City's Pegu Club. Here's the recipe.
· 1 1/4 oz. Courvoisier VS Cognac · 1/;2 oz. calvados (fine) · 1/2 oz. Cointreau · 1/2 oz. lemon juice · 1/2 oz. simple syrup (1:1) · 1/4 oz. pineapple juice · 1/4 oz. Green Chartreuse
Combine all ingredients in shaker. Shake, strain into cocktail glass rimmed with sugar and garnish with a lemon twist.
In honor of Rachel Maddow being back from Afghanistan and going on Meet The Press today, another Rachel/booze post!
Rachel appears to have two favorite cocktails, though she may just throw the term around every time she has a new favorite. Still, this is a good one, as well as being a video tutorial that harkens back to the glory days of radio-style Rachel Maddow. The recipe is as follows:
· 2 oz Applejack · 1/2 oz Grenadine · 1 Lime, juiced
Shake the ingredients and strain into a martini glass.
Source: New York Magazine
The other cocktail Rachel has called her favorite is the Sidecar, though unfortunately the original post in which she made the claim is lost to the annals of time due to the collapse of Air America.
· 8 parts Brandy (get something nice. Pay at least $16 or you'll be disappointed) · 1 part Cointreau · 2 parts Lemon Juice (do yourself the favor of using fresh-squeezed)
Get a shaker. Put the liquid ingredients in a shaker. Then make your tray of glasses, martini glasses if you've got them. Sugar the rim by rubbing the rim of your glasses with the squeezed out lemon, and then dip the rims in a saucer of sugar. When you're ready put ice the shaker, shake it up, and then strain the drink into your prepared glasses.
Source: Rachel Maddow
This cocktail is a bit more intricate than I usually make at home, but I've done it once and had quite a bit of fun pulling together all the ingredients. For the easier version, go to Macondo, a restaurant featuring "freestyle Latin" cuisine on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
· 1/2 oz Cointreau · 3/4 oz Agwa coca leaf liqueur (or Midori melon liqueur) · 1 1/2 oz Mescal · 1 1/2 oz Lime Juice · 1 oz Agave nectar · 1 tsp Honey · 1/4 Avocado · Slice of Lime
Spread some kosher salt on a small plate. Rub the rim of a glass with lime and dip in the salt. Combine all other ingredients with a large scoop of ice in a blender; mix until smooth. Pour into the prepared glass and serve.
Source: Macondo