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TORONTO - With two young kids in daycare, Ryan Matthews is cutting back on nights out and vacations to better manage his family's finances.
TORONTO - With two young kids in daycare, Ryan Matthews is cutting back on nights out and vacations to better manage his family's finances.
The 35-year-old Toronto film-industry worker says recent moving expenses, combined with the surge in the cost of necessities such as food and gas, are eating a big chunk out of his family's single-income budget.
That means entertainment nights at the movies are out for Matthews and his wife.
"Maybe you're not going out for dinner as much or doing things like vacations and going to far off places. You're staying at home more and you're buying the things you have to buy," he said outside a downtown Toronto grocery store, adding his family is focusing on what it needs first.
"If we did do a vacation, it would be a lot more local," he said, referring to something like a camping trip.
A survey suggests Matthews is one of many Canadians reining in budgets by putting off luxuries such as summer vacations and new car purchases so they can better handle higher gas and food prices and try to reduce their debts.
The survey released by Royal Bank on Wednesday suggests Canadians are looking for ways to save as they grapple with gas prices that rose 29.5 per cent in May alone and food prices that grew 4.2 per cent that month.
"We think food and energy prices, as they move up, they act in a similar manner as a tax hike so it diverts money towards groceries and the gas tank whereas previously that money would be available for other spending," RBC chief economist Craig Wright said in an interview.
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Listed in April 2013, EVERTEC (NYSE: EVTC) is a full-service transaction processing provider in Latin America and the Caribbean. It is also the operator of one of the leading ATM and personal identification number (PIN) debit networks in Latin America.
Strong secular tailwinds
If you find yourself making payments using debit cards, credit cards or online payment systems more often in the past few years, you are not alone. Be it a case of seeking convenience or the inability to resist the carrots dangled by banks, the fact is that cash and checks are increasingly replaced by electronic payments. The transaction value of cards in the U.S. is forecasted to double from $56 billion in 2006 to $115 billion in 2016, based on a study of consumer payment systems in the U.S. by Nilson.
Given that the proportion of the unbanked in Latin America is much greater than that of developed economies such as the U.S. and Europe, the growth potential for electronic payments through increasing market penetration is also relatively larger. According to the January Issue of The Nilson Report, Latin America will be the third fastest growing payments market globally. Purchase transactions are expected to grow 97% from 2011 to 2016, compared with a five year growth rate of 44% and 51% for the U.S. and Europe respectively.
Puerto Rico is the perfect launch pad for expansion into Latin America, and EVERTEC's market leadership in Puerto Rico makes it well-positioned to enter new markets in Latin America. For example, EVERTEC's ATM and PIN debit network, the ATH network, is the largest network in Puerto Rico, outrivaling big names like American Express, MasterCard and Visa. While EVERTEC already has a presence in 19 countries with more than 180 financial institution customers in Latin America, countries such as Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay and Argentina are potential targets for future expansion.
Attractive business model
Being the only player in Latin America to provide the full range of merchant acquisition, payment network, and other business solutions to its customers, EVERTEC's business model boasts of several attractive financial characteristics.
Firstly, 87% of EVERTEC's revenues are recurring in nature, with the remaining 13% comprising of project based business solutions such as an one-off IT consulting project.
Secondly, EVERTEC has high customer retention rates, with customers accounting for about 99% of its 2011 revenues remaining as customers in 2012. This is further supported by long term contracts as long as five years in tenure, with automatic renewals built in.
Last but not least, this is a scale-efficient business with low maintenance capital expenditure requirements. As a result, EVERTEC improved its adjusted EBITDA margin from 43% in 2010 to 50% in 2012 on the back of operating leverage; and grew free cash flow by a three year annual growth rate of 17% to $142 million in 2012.
Future outlook
EVERTEC's revenues and adjusted EBITDA grew by 6% and 8% year-on-year to $87.3 million and $41.8 million respectively for the first quarter of 2013. It has multiple growth drivers going forward including cross-selling its services to existing customers, expansion into new countries within Latin America, and the introduction of new services such as its mobile Point-Of-Sale service EverPay.
Peer comparison
EVERTEC's peers include Vantiv (NYSE: VNTV) and Bladex (NYSE: BLX).
Formerly a business unit of Fifth Third Bank until June 2009 and listed in March 2012, Vantiv is one of the largest PIN debit and merchant acquirers in the U.S. Similar to EVERTEC, Vantiv derives recurring revenues from clients on long term contracts, typically between three and five years. In addition, its net revenues grew by a rate of 6% annually from 2007 to 2010, despite a fall in housing starts and consumer credit during the period.
In the first quarter, Vantiv increased its revenues and EBITDA margin by 15% and 160 basis points year-on-year respectively. The growth in revenue was a result of an increase in market share, while the margin enhancement was driven by operating leverage. The greatest threat facing Vantiv is potential disintermediation from micro-merchant aggregators.
Bladex, a Latin American financial institution providing short-term financing for international trade, is also a proxy for Latin American growth, like EVERTEC. In addition, Bladex is relatively less risky compared with its financial institution peers, given its Tier-1 capital ratio of 16.6% and a BBB+ rating from Fitch.
For the first quarter, Bladex increased its client base and commercial loan portfolio by 22% and 14% respectively. It also maintained its quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share. While the ownership of a 16% interest in Bladex by several central banks in Latin America is a source of stability, the certain super-majority voting rights they enjoy could be a cause for concern.
EVERTEC is a beneficiary of the secular trend of more consumers using cards in lieu of cash and checks for payments. Attributes such as a high proportion of recurring revenues, high customer retention rates and significant operating leverage makes EVERTEC even more attractive. However, EVERTEC is overvalued at 23.6 times trailing P/E and 16.2 times trailing EV/EBITDA. Moreover, it is highly leveraged with a gearing of 569%. I will advise investors to consider the stock at a lower valuation multiple, and after it has completed its deleveraging efforts.
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What a great story about Ricardo's doctor being the catalyst for his Freakazoid fun.
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I've got a family friend who went in for surgury on a clot in his leg, and came out with nerve damage similar to that painful sensation he described.
I had noticed Guitierrez seemed much more silly in "Hero Boy" than normal. That was a great episode.
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It is good to see that good sense has prevailed even if only for these less than 100 miners. What I find disturbing is that several WCBs/WSIBs administrators appear to have totally written off the prime intent of the acts that gave their organizations birth - and I include Veterans Affairs Canada for what should be obvious reasons.Their aims are often phrased in this manner"WCB-Alberta, working together with our partners, will significantly and measurably reduce the impact of workplace illness and injury on Albertans."Most organizations end up failing because they did not hold to their founding principles. They become monolithic blocks of baffling beaurocracies that only serve the beaurocratic employees and not the clients. One only has to recall the incredible shake-up the north american auto industry received.
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ST. LOUIS (DTN) -- When Brad Nelson surveys his 400 acres of patchy soybean fields, he sees an especially irritating harvest schedule unfolding.
In every field but one, the Albert Lea, Minn., farmer has soybeans that could be ready for harvest by Oct. 10, side by side with patches of beans that won't be ready until November. The variable fields are the result of heavy June rains that forced Nelson and most of his neighbors to replant around 6% of their soybean acres in early July.
"It complicates everything," Nelson told DTN. Everything from harvesting to trucking grain and figuring out fall tillage and fertilizer applications will become doubly challenging.
Nelson's plight is a common one across the Midwest this year, University of Wisconsin agronomist Shawn Conley told DTN. Droughty areas, early summer flooding and replanting and a slowly maturing crop have left many producers with varying levels of maturity across their soybean fields. Recent frosts in the northern states like the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa could also further slow the maturity process in some bean fields.
In a tight-margin year like this one, growers need to weigh their harvest decisions in these fields carefully, Conley said. The three options -- harvesting patch by patch, taking immature beans early or leaving dry beans in the field -- all have important economic and agronomic implications.
Nelson is hoping to find the time and patience to harvest his spotty fields patch by patch this fall. "We'll just combine beans when they're ready and then leave the ones that aren't," he said. "Then we'll go pick corn and come back to those later."
This strategy is the safest bet for preserving the quality of soybeans, Conley acknowledged. "In general, when beans are ready to go, you have to take them," he said.
Challenges still remain. Growers often have to move limited supplies of large harvesting equipment between distant fields, he pointed out. Precious time and fuel will be wasted and growers will be racing winter weather when they try to revisit immature bean patches in November.
Figuring out how to do fall tillage and fertilizer applications in a semi-harvested field adds another layer of decisions, Nelson said. "Do you wait to do the whole field? Or do you go around them? It's a real nuisance," he said.
For these reasons, Conley said many growers who set out to do this will probably not succeed. "They're going to get in a time crunch," he predicted.
Should that happen, Conley recommends that growers go out and evaluate their bean quality. If the immature patches have strong yield potential, growers can prioritize them by waiting to harvest when they are drier. If the dried-down beans look to be the most productive, prioritize them instead and get those beans out of the field.
The prospect of waiting for immature beans to dry down before harvesting a whole field is daunting for Nelson, whose replanted beans don't look very promising now. "You're compromising your whole field then," he pointed out. "And you don't want something weather-wise to happen and lose your whole crop. Winter always comes. We've had it come the first of November here before."
But if your field has a substantial percentage of immature beans with good yield potential, it might make more sense to wait, Conley pointed out. "You'll get hurt more with a lot of wet, green beans than dry beans, after dockage," he said.
Keep in mind that elevators will likely be struggling with a wet corn crop already, Conley added. Corn can be dried quickly using heat, but it is safer to dry beans with unheated air, which is an added hassle for elevators. "They can do it, but they don't want to," Conley said.
Leaving mature beans in the field too long can also hurt quality as the beans endure fall weather. "The wetting and drying cycle drops test weights, which hits growers on the bottom line, and also you can have some seed shattering," Conley pointed out.
But if your best beans are ready to go and time is tight, harvesting some immature beans and bracing for dockage at the elevators might be the better option for some growers.
If you are storing your own soybeans, make sure you have the ability to dry them sufficiently to prevent spoilage and germination. "If you take some beans early, then you have to be sure you have the right air flow capacity to handle that," Conley said.
For more details on storing and drying beans, see this Iowa State guide: http://goo.gl/….
For more details on the pros and cons of harvesting overly dry or wet soybeans, see Conley's blog, The Soy Report: http://goo.gl/….
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As part of its social contribution activities, Sumitomo Corporation hosts and provides training for mid-career senior officers of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) enrolled in the Command & General Staff Course at the JGSDF Staff College. The Company initiated this project in 1989 at the request of the college, which considers it important that SDF officers learn firsthand about the values and activities of business corporations in order to gain a broader outlook in fulfilling their duties as senior officers. The 2012 program was held from Monday, May 14 to Wednesday, May 23, with the participation of three JGSDF officers, including one international student enrolled in the college from abroad.
Based on the requests collected in advance from the participants, the program consisted of extensive lectures that covered a variety of themes ranging from the Sumitomo Corporation Group's overall management concepts to its specific business activities, including management principles/strategies as well as business strategies. In addition to these lectures, we offered opportunities for the participants to visit various sites, including our Group company's business sites, a logistics center, our business partner's plant, and Sumitomo's historical legacy sites such as the Sumitomo Yuho-en garden in Kyoto and the Sen-oku Hakuko Kan museum that exhibits artwork collected by the Sumitomo family. During the program, the participants also had the chance to interact and exchange views with our employees of a similar age. This interaction provided enlightening insight not only to the participants but also to our employees, and served as a valuable opportunity for both sides to learn from each other.
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The training program provided us with an extremely beneficial opportunity to learn about the basic principles and action guidelines of Sumitomo Corporation as a general trading company. Working for a public organization, I found it a valuable experience to get to know the mindset of a global business corporation. I am determined to draw on what I acquired from the program in carrying out my duties of protecting our nation and helping to stabilize the international community.
By participating in this training program hosted by Sumitomo Corporation, which contributes to society broadly in diverse fields both in and outside Japan, I was able to learn a great deal and broaden my outlook. I was particularly impressed by how the Company ensures its management principles are widely practiced by each and every employee and its long-standing corporate culture of taking good care of its people.
I am very grateful that the Company spared the time and resources to organize this program in May, which I presume is one of the busiest times of the year. I will always remember the generosity extended to us, and intend to put to good use what I learned from this training in pursuing my duties.
Sumitomo Corporation works globally so I had a chance to learn how a company having business around the world operates and develops its business. The idea of interaction during 'Enkai' with different people is a good one and allows free exchange of views and opportunity to learn from each other.


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LiveDrivers warned to avoid M4 after coach crash
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- M4 re-opens
- Air ambulance lands on motorway
- Several injured in M4 coach crash
- M4 closed both ways between J28 and J24
- Crash in St Julians between bus, lorry and cars
All lanes have now re-opened on the M4.
Live video from today's crash:
Police have said the M4 is now fully reopened.
It was reopened around 5pm.
Traffic heavy throughout Newport as vehicles try and avoid delays on the SDR and M4 around the city.
Six-mile queues are still reported on the M4 eastbound, with tailbacks to J30 at Cardiff Gate.
The M4 westbound is now fully open.
There is no estimated time for the eastbound side of the M4 to re-open. A diversion is in place via the A48 SDR.
A spokeswoman for the Welsh Ambulance Services said nine patients – one with potentially serious injuries and eight with minor injuries – had been taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital.
The drivers of the lorry and car were treated at the scene but did not require hospital treatment.
Forty-four students who were travelling on the coach have been taken to a nearby rest centre where they were medically assessed.
A spokesperson for Caledonian Travel said that the driver, who is from Greenock in Scotland is currently having surgery and has leg injuries. His wife is travelling down to see him.
They added that despite the Caledonian Travel livery on the vehicle, it was not carrying their passengers, but was operated by Gibson Coaches.
Gibson coaches confirmed the passengers were an Argentinian youth rugby team and they were on their way from Cardiff to Bath.
One lane remains closed on the M4 westbound in Newport between J24 and J25a because of accident on the opposite carriageway.
The M4 eastbound remains closed between J24 and J28
Wales Air Ambulance sent this picture of their aircraft on the M4 today.
A spokeswoman for the service said the helicopter was scrambled at 9.37am and landed on scene at 10am. They airlifted a man to Morriston Hospital, Swansea at 10.40am and arriving there at 11am.
Traffic cameras show eastbound empty and two westbound lanes running on the M4:
Traffic is queueing for six miles eastbound between J28 at Tredegar Park and J24 at the Coldra. Congestion is stretching back to J30 at Cardiff Gate.
A48 Newport - Very slow traffic and heavier than usual traffic on A48 Southern Distributor Road eastbound between Tredegar Park and Coldra.
The coach involved in the crash was operated by Caledonian Travel.
THE Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport has been receiving walking wounded at their Accident and Emergncy department from the crash in St Julians.
Two off-site assesment centres have also been set up at the Newport Centre and St Julians medical centre.
More pictures of today's crash by Argus photographer Mark Lewis:
The passengers are reported to be Argentinian.
Traffic queues are stretching back as far as Severn bridges westbound and Cardiff Gate junction eastbound.
Two lanes have re-opened on the westbound side of the M4, the eastbound side remains closed.
Gwent Police say the bus was carrying students visiting from abroad – 57 passengers in total.
Chief Inspector Paul Evans said he appreciated the closure of the M4 is causing problems for motorists but that the decision to close the motorway is "never taken lightly".
He said drivers to avoid the area if possible and warned of more delays.
He added: "We need to ensure we investigate every such collision thoroughly gathering all evidence possible and also ensuring the safety of everyone involved as well as other motorists who will be using this road once it's reopened."
"We are grateful for the understanding and patience shown by drivers and their passengers today."
A spokesman for Gwent Police said the driver of the bus was injured and has been taken by air ambulance to Morriston Hospital.
He added two passengers on the bus that were injured, both adults, have been taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. None of these casualties is in a life threatening condition.
Ten other passengers from the bus have gone to the Royal Gwent Hospital described as walking wounded – eight students and two adults.
The bus was carrying students visiting from abroad – 57 passengers in total.
Pictures from reader John Lee of this morning's crash:
Staff at the Royal Gwent are treating one person with a major injury, who is described as being in a stable condition, and seven with minor injuries such as cuts.
M4 both carriageways remain closed between the Brynglas Tunnels and the Coldra after a serous RTC pic.twitter.com/IdKPBuctBP— Mark Lewis (@ArgusMLewis) February 4, 2014
THE Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport has been receiving walking wounded at their Accident and Emergncy department from the crash in St Julians.
Two off-site assesment centres have also been set up in Newport.
Very slow traffic and traffic heavier than normal on A4042 Heidenheim Drive Southbound between B4591 Newport Bridge / B4591 Queensway (Old Green Interchange) and A48 Usk Way / A48 East Dock Road (Old Town Dock Traffic lights). Following the closure of the M4.
A spokeswoman for the Welsh Ambulance Service said there are several casualties, details of which are currently unknown.
She added they sent two air ambulances and eight vehicles - four ambulances, two rapid response vehicles and two HART (Hazardous Area Response Team) vehicles to the scene. They also sent two doctors and and three ambulance officers.
Clear-up on the M4 after the coach crash. Pic: Mark Lewis
Very slow traffic and traffic heavier than normal is reported on the SDR both ways due to the diversion in place following the closure of the M4.
Other media now arrived but not a lot to see. Few bystanders remain— Keiligh Baker (@ArgusKBaker) February 4, 2014
Police are asking people to leave the bridge and move to a corner where we cannot see the bus— Keiligh Baker (@ArgusKBaker) February 4, 2014
A fire engine leaving the scene pic.twitter.com/RL8pptA95E— Keiligh Baker (@ArgusKBaker) February 4, 2014
Ambulances and police now leaving the scene. Motorway remains closed— Keiligh Baker (@ArgusKBaker) February 4, 2014
M4 now closed again between Brynglas tunnels and coldra roundabout in both directions— Keiligh Baker (@ArgusKBaker) February 4, 2014
The Newport bus coach full of the youngsters is still here. Children watching the M4, still visibly shaken— Keiligh Baker (@ArgusKBaker) February 4, 2014
One lane eastbound has just reopened briefly to clear backlog, westbound remains shut— Keiligh Baker (@ArgusKBaker) February 4, 2014
Initially there were 2 helicopters at the scene, 1 police and the other an air ambulance. Police helicopter had left by the time we arrived— Keiligh Baker (@ArgusKBaker) February 4, 2014
Air ambulance takes off from M4
There is no estimated time for the road to re-open. Westbound stretch is closed whilst air ambulance lands. Diversion via the A48 Southern Distributor Road is in place.
THE M4 is closed both ways between J28 A48 / A467 Forge Road (Tredegar Park) and J24 A48 / A449 (Coldra).
A Newport bus coach has arrived for the children pic.twitter.com/4wCCH6bKdm— Keiligh Baker (@ArgusKBaker) February 4, 2014
Fire crews and ambulances taking person on spinal board to the air ambulance pic.twitter.com/5F7iXJsf7i— Keiligh Baker (@ArgusKBaker) February 4, 2014
RTC involving a bus eastbound junction 26 M4 pic.twitter.com/fJOz0neIVs— Mark Lewis (@ArgusMLewis) February 4, 2014
Police are moving bystanders away from the children, who are all standing on the bridge watching the bus— Keiligh Baker (@ArgusKBaker) February 4, 2014
Police woman just told me there were around 50 children on board— Keiligh Baker (@ArgusKBaker) February 4, 2014
Looks like coach may have hit the barriers. Youngsters still very upset watching the scene— Keiligh Baker (@ArgusKBaker) February 4, 2014
Appears fire crews are still cutting people out of the coach which was involved in the incident. pic.twitter.com/hbqaWZZWXE— Keiligh Baker (@ArgusKBaker) February 4, 2014
Police have blocked east and westbound lanes plus slip roads on and off the motorway— Keiligh Baker (@ArgusKBaker) February 4, 2014
4 fire engines, at least 3 ambulances, 1 air ambulance and multiple mini bus ambulances and police cars at junction 26 eastbound— Keiligh Baker (@ArgusKBaker) February 4, 2014
Here's a pic of the scene pic.twitter.com/Daf8Wo2Kif— Keiligh Baker (@ArgusKBaker) February 4, 2014
At the scene of the M4 bus crash - appears to have been carrying teens. Many are upset, crying and hugging each other— Keiligh Baker (@ArgusKBaker) February 4, 2014
Gwent Police confirmed there are two reported casualties - the driver of the bus and a passenger.
The motorway has been closed in both directions between junction 24 and 28 so that the Air Ambulance can land and diversions are in place.
Officers are at the scene, together with the fire service and ambulance service.
Pictures from reader Nathan Pearce of the coach crash:
Firefighters are at the scene of the crash on the eastbound stretch of the motorway.
Scene of the accident:
Argus reader Sarah Biggs posted on the Argus Facebook page that the coach has crashed into a barrier and lots of waiting outside the bus.
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They say the collision is between a lorry, a bus and a number of cars.
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Friday (Tiger Woods and Minnesotans) edition: Wha' Happened?Posted on August 14th, 2009 – 8:46 AM
By Michael Rand
Take a good look at that photo by the Strib's Jim Gehrz. That's not at all uncommon while walking around Hazeltine following Tiger Woods. That picture, from Woods' first round Thursday, is going to be used to illustrate a brief point and to ask a question.
Woods himself has said the galleries following him here are larger than anywhere else (at least for the practice rounds). We all know Tiger is the best golfer in the world and one of a handful of mega-stars competing in any sport right now. And yesterday, he played brilliantly and as part of a group that was, without a doubt, the one to watch at the tournament.
That said, does the Tiger obsession — and the obsession, really, with "stars" of any kind — reach a different level in Minnesota than it does in most other places? That is to say, is there something inherently Minnesotan about wanting to get a piece of someone famous — and, in turn, wanting that famous person to like us?
We would argue the answer is "yes," but that could just be yesterday's five hours in the heat and humidity talking. We definitely welcome your perspectives on the nature of Minnesota fans in the comments.


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Just Sing Auditions! Presented by the Taste of Lombard
Just Sing is a singing competition presented by the Taste of Lombard and is open to all artists and/or anyone who loves to sing. We welcome solo artists, duos or groups (please note: everyone must sing) and we encourage anyone who writes their own music to come audition! Registration forms are due Friday, May 31st! Forms are available on the Facebook page, LombardJayceesTasteOfLombard, under photos. Anyone who would like to audition must register, no walk-ins. Email email@example.com with any questions.
Preliminary Auditions will be held on Sunday, June 9th from 9am-2pm at Enchanted Castle in Lombard. Contest rules: Must be 16yrs of age or older to enter. Prepare a song of your choosing, up to 3 minutes. All songs must be performed a cappella and/or with an instrument (acoustic style). You may sing a song by any artist (think American IDOL auditions) or the song may be one written by you or someone you know. No prerecorded background music allowed. Preliminary auditions will be judged. If selected as a finalist your preliminary audition song is the song you will sing in the finalist round on the 4th of July on the Main Stage at the Taste of Lombard. Finalist competition will be judged by the judges from the preliminary auditions and judges scores will determine the winners. Three winners will be selected, 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. 1st place prize is 3 hours of recording studio time from Blowdoors Music Recording (restrictions apply). Please note anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Registration forms can be sent it via email to email@example.com or via regular mail to Lombard Jaycees Taste of Lombard P.O. Box 1147 Lombard, IL 60148. Visit www.facebook.com/LombardJayceesTasteofLombard for more information on the Taste of Lombard and follow the Taste of Lombard on Twitter @TasteOfLombard.


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What Is Kaletra?
Brand Name: Kaletra
Generic Name: Lopinavir/ritonavir
Physicians prescribe Kaletra in combination with other medications to treat HIV. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Kaletra for use by patients aged 14 and older. Kaletra is two separate drugs, lopinavir and ritonavir, that belong to a medication class known as protease inhibitors.
Read the FDA description of Kaletra.
What Does Kaletra Do?
Kaletra works by blocking protease enzymes that are present in HIV. The lopinavir in the medication works to keep the viruses from duplicating. The ritonavir in the medication does not act against HIV, but instead works with the body to maintain steady levels of lopinavir, thus maximizing that drug's effectiveness. Kaletra is not a cure for HIV or AIDS, but it is a way to slow HIV's progression.
In tablet form, Kaletra can be taken with or without food. In oral suspension or capsule form, Kaletra should be taken with food.
This information is a summary. Before starting this medication, discuss questions with your healthcare provider and make sure you understand dosage instructions.
What Should I Tell My Doctor Before Starting Kaletra?
Tell your doctor before taking Kaletra if you:
- are breastfeeding or planning on breastfeeding
- have a heart condition, such as congenital long QT syndrome
- have hemophilia
- have a condition related to high blood sugar, such as hyperglycemia or diabetes
- have hypokalemia
- have a medication allergy to Kaletra, lopinavir, or ritonavir
- have a liver condition such as hepatitis B or hepatitis C
- are pregnant or are planning on becoming pregnant
What Medications May Interact with Kaletra?
Always tell your physician about any prescription medications or herbal remedies you are taking.
Medications that can adversely interact with Kaletra include:
- disulfiram (Antabuse)
- afuzosin (Uroxatral)
- ergot derivatives, such as ergotamine tartrate (Cafergot, Migergot, Ergomar, Ergostat, Medihaler, Ergotamine, Wigraine, Wigrettes), dihydroergotamine mesylate (D.H.E. 45, Migranal), and methylergonovine (Methergine)
- GI motility agents, such as cisapride (Propulsid, Quicksolv)
- neuroleptic agents, such as pimozide (Orap)
- rifampin (Rifadin, Rifamate, Rifater, Rimactane), a broad-spectrum antibiotic
- non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) used to treat HIV, including nevirapine (Viramune)
- sildenafil (such as Viagra)
- sedatives such as midazolam (Versed) and triazolam (Halcion)
- statin drugs, such as lovastatin (Mevacor and Altoprev), simvastatin (Zocor), and atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Possible Side Effects of Kaletra
The following are severe and emergent side effects of these medications. Contact your medical provider immediately if you experience:
- heart rate changes, such as the slowing of the heart rate
- hepatotoxicity, such as acute hepatitis, that affects your liver functioning; symptoms of this condition include dark urine, decrease in appetite, fatigue, yellowing skin, nausea, and tenderness over the liver.
- hemophilia or increased bleeding
- hyperglycemia, including diabetic ketoacidosis where blood sugar levels can reach dangerously high levels.
- immune reconstitution syndrome, a condition that causes an inflammatory response in viruses in the blood, such as pneumonia or tuberculosis
- severe skin reactions that include skin changes accompanied by aching joints, fatigue, and blistering
The following side effects may occur but do not usually represent an emergency. Discuss them with your doctor or healthcare professional if they continue or are bothersome.
- fat redistribution where body fat moves to different areas of the body, such as the back of the neck, while the legs and arms become thinner
- abdominal pain
- anxiety
- diarrhea
- facial swelling
- flu-like symptoms
- headache
- increased risk for high triglyceride/cholesterol levels
- nausea/vomiting
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor or healthcare provider for advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Kaletra and Pregnancy
The FDA classifies Kaletra in category C, meaning the effects on an unborn baby are unknown. Always notify your physician if you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant before taking Kaletra.
Some forms of birth control pills or patches may not work as well if they are used at the same time as Kaletra. Discuss your birth control options with your doctor before taking Kaletra.
Kaletra's manufacturer says that mothers should not breastfeed while taking Kaletra.
Kaletra and Alcohol
Note that liquid Kaletra contains a very small amount of alcohol, which cannot be combined with the drug used to treat alcoholism known as Antabuse (disulfiram). Combining even small amounts of these two preparations can have serious side effects.
Where Should I Keep Kaletra?
Storage for Kaletra depends upon the type of preparation. For example, Kaletra tablets should be stored at room temperature, which is between 59 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit (15 to 30 degrees Celsius). However, oral solutions and capsules of Kaletra should be stored in a refrigerator between the temperatures of 36 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit (2 to 8 degrees Celsius). Once opened, the oral suspension of Kaletra should be used within two months.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
FDA Warning: Serious health problems that have been reported in premature babies receiving lopinavir/ritonavir (Kaletra) oral solution. Lopinavir/ritonavir oral solution contains the ingredients alcohol and propylene glycol. Premature babies may be at increased risk for health problems because they have a decreased ability to eliminate propylene glycol; this could lead to adverse events such as serious heart, kidney, or breathing problems. Because the consequences of using lopinavir/ritonavir oral solution in babies immediately after birth can be severe or possibly fatal, the label is being revised to include a new warning.
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BOSTON — Following their 17th Beanpot title last Monday night, the Boston College Eagles showed off their No. 2 national ranking with a weekend sweep of Merrimack in a pair of crucial Hockey East games.
In Friday's 4-2 win, the Eagles gave coach Jerry York his 900th-career win as junior Steven Whitney notched a pair of assists. Senior Karl Stollery and sophomore Jordan Heywood scored in the loss for Merrimack and combined for seven of the Warriors' 19 shots.
Senior Paul Carey scored with 5:31 to play and junior Parker Milner registered 30 saves as the Eagles won their first game at Lawler Arena since Oct. 31, 2008, 2-1 on Saturday. Senior Jesse Todd scored Merrimack's lone goal of the game at the 8:56 mark of the second period for his team-best 11th of the season.
Milner stopped 79 shots in his three wins during the week to earn Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors and compiled a 3-0 record to go along with his sparkling 1.50 goals-against average.
Merrimack returns home next Friday when it hosts UMass-Lowell in the first of a home-and-home series between the Valley rivals. BC looks to continue its seven-game winning streak against Providence this weekend.
Hockey East Player of the Week Alex Chiasson and the No. 5 Boston University Terriers split their hard-fought weekend series with No. 7 UMass-Lowell. The junior alternate captain scored a goal and five assists, including a career-high four points in Friday's 7-4 beatdown at Tsongas Center.
After River Hawk senior Michael Budd opened the scoring at the 5:53 mark of the first period, the Terriers rattled off five straight goals en route to the victory.
The River Hawks salvaged a split with Saturday's 4-2 win at Agganis Arena. Five-time Rookie of the Week winner Scott Wilson continued his stellar season with a three-point effort, which included the game's first two goals.
The Terriers have a long trip ahead of them this weekend, taking on Vermont for two games at Gutterson Field House. Friday's game will be televised on NBC Sports Network.
Maine and Massachusetts split their weekend series at Alfond Arena, which included the Mass Attack's Saturday night 4-1 upset of the No. 11 Black Bears. Coupled with Northeastern's pair of ties against Providence, the Minutemen were able to overtake the Huskies for the eighth and final playoff spot (via tiebreaker).
Senior Brian Flynn scored a pair of goals, including the 150th point of his career, as the Black Bears went on for a 7-4 rout on Friday. Sophomores Patrick Kiley and Michael Pereira scored goals for UMass, while junior Kevin Czepiel's was his first of the season.
On Saturday, sophomores Patrick Kiley and Michael Pereira scored goals for UMass, while junior Kevin Czepiel's was his first of the season.
With the victory, the Mass Attack's sixth of the season against a ranked opponent, the squad moves to 11-14-5 overall. They host border rival New Hampshire twice this weekend, while Maine is at Northeastern's Matthews Arena for a pair.
The Huskies and Friars engaged in a pair of entertaining draws at Matthews Arena, during which NU came back to salvage points in both games.
Junior forwards Tim Schaller and Garrett Vermeersch scored first-period goals in Friday's 1-1 tie, while freshman Adam Reid scored the equalizing goal at 15:01 of the second period in Saturday's 2-2 game.
Huskies junior Chris Rawlings had a career night, stopping 47, including 18 crucial saves in the third period.
Sophomore H.T. Lenz scored the game-tying goal with 14 seconds remaining in regulation and senior defenseman Drew MacEKenzie struck for the game-winner at 1:38 of overtime, lifting Vermont to a 4-3 victory over UNH at Whittemore Center.
UNH, which entered the game with a four-game unbeaten streak (3-0-1), has now lost all five of its games by one goal since the New Year. Sophomore Eric Knodel matched his career-high with two points for the Wildcats.
Kevin McCarey was one of three different goal scorers as the Wildcats scored a Senior Night victory, 3-1.


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1. Some sun and warmth in the morning before more cloudiness in the afternoon, with a high temperature of 37 degrees. The overnight chill drops to 17 degrees. Sunrise is 7:15 a.m., sunset is 4:30 p.m.
2. Want to start off the new year by doing something a little crazy? The third annual Whaling City Fun Run and Plunge starts at noon at Parade Plaza. Join a group of people in a jog to the Pequot Ave. beaches, ending with a dip in Long Island Sound between Guthrie Place and Jerome Road. Bikers are also welcome, and anyone just wishing to do the plunge should be at the site at 12:45 p.m.
3. If you're like me you recently received a revised local tax bill reflecting the increase in the mill rate. These payments may be made during the month of January to avoid an interest penalty.
4. Got some interesting photos from your New Year's Eve celebration? As long as they're tasteful, we'd love for you to add them to the Pics & Clips gallery.
5. It's a pretty kingly day today. Some of the monarchs who took the throne on this day include Romanos IV Diogenes (Byzantine Empire, 1068), Francis I (France, 1515) Charles II (Scotland, 1651), and John V (Portugal, 1707).


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The firewall built into the Verizon modem is very limited. I have young children in the house, and I would like to be able to track all internet traffic that comes through my account. I know that I can install software on each individual computer, but that's a lousy solution because some traffic is not on PCs, it's on other devices, like iPods and game systems and whatnot.
I need a firewall at the modem level that allows me to track what web sites have been accessed from which devices on my network. How do I do that?
In most cases, if you want to log the websites that are being visited, you can use a service called OpenDNS which has the ability to log your DNS traffic. You can see from there what sites are being accessed, and you can also configure particular sites to be blocked. You would need to make sure though, that your kids do not change any DNS settings away from OpenDNS. You could probably create a firewall rule that drops all Outbound DNS requests not going to OpenDNS as a solution to that problem.
As far as logging traffic down to the detail, you would need a more dedicated solution. Using an old PC running a Linux Distribution built to run as a Firewall and as your main router (or as a secondary router running all of your network traffic through it), that would be do-able.
Thanks for the ideas. I would much prefer that the Verizon router have a better firewall / logging solution, but I don't think that's going to happen.
Pretty much no routers have decent firewall or parental controls. Your better off with one of the packages (free/purchase) that run on your computer.
This is pretty much the same question I have. I'd like to be able to monitor where my kids are going on the internet, whether it be from their ipod, iphone, laptop or desktop. Reviewing the administration on my Verizon MI424WR wireless router, I don't see any such capability. Before buying my own home router such as SkyDog with this capability, am wondering if Verizon offers a way to solve this problem. Kids are only asked to use the internet more and more, but I really don't want to worry about the constant temptation from pornography or other inappropriate activity. The Verizon router allows time of day restrictions, but I am looking specifically for a way to review what they are looking at - the trust-but-verify approach. Any suggestions?
I'm not aware of any Verizon products that have the capabilities of "SkyDog."
I use OpenDNS in my home to block access to certain classes of web sites and it works well, for free. It does not, however, give me data on each user's access patterns.
Also, remember that any access control approach is only as good as your neighbor's WiFi password and any other access points available to your family members that you can't control.
Good Luck.
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I'm not usually a fan of industrial. And I'm not usually a fan of low vocals either. For this song I'm willing to make an exception though. It's just so haunting, and it all seems to fit perfectly together. I can't really describe the feeling I get from this song, you just got to feel it!


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Dallas Mavericks All-Star forward Dirk Nowitzki recently played one-one-one against a young boy at a Dallas-area hospital. Here is a video clip from that aforementioned occurrence to serve as proof.Seen here is the 7-foot superstar and Will Kolassa engaging in a little impromptu basketball affair on a miniature goal. As you can see, Will nails the first bucket he attempts. It isn't everyday a kid can say he scored on a future NBA Hall of Famer. But this sharpshooting boy can.Via SportsGrid.
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Accommodation (hotels, apartments, studios) on the island of Santorini:
in Imerovigli, Pyrgos, Messaria
Zannos Melathron (melathron means mansion in Greek) was built in the 19th
century by Michael Zannos, a master of the time. Along with an adjoining
renaissance architecture villa built in 1750, the two buildings comprise a brand
new deluxe hotel. Both buildings have been proclaimed preserved cultural and
architectural monuments by the Greek State. Their restoration has been
supervised by the ministry of culture and the artistic coordination of Mr.
Giannis Tseklenis. The hotel is situated on Pyrgos, the highest location on the
island, at the entrance of the medieval castle of Kastelli, enjoying an
unobstructed view of the entire island and the Caldera at the distance.
Beautifully designed and decorated,
the Zannos offers a very high standard of accommodation. Facilities & services:
24 hours reception desk, 24 hours concierge, twice a day cleaning service public
areas (lobby, living room, dining room) with high-ceiling paintings, antiques
and modern art, terrace which functions as a wine bar and full bar serving on
lower terraces and preparing gourmet snacks, 20 hours room service, fast laundry
service at anytime during the day, a beautiful swimming pool carved in the
stone. The rooms are just as beautiful and welcoming: ISDN line, fax and easy
access to the Internet with Email-service, satellite TV and stereo hi-fi
equipment, electronic safety box and security locks on the doors, fully
air-conditioned, direct dial phone, mini bar, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers,
bath tokens. There are rooms of different sizes and layout. These are the
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This high standard property offers one of the best views in Santorini, without being difficult to access (a flight of 30 steps and then a flat 10 minute walk - no car access but parking space is nearby available). Astra Apartments consist of 19 units, all of them built in 1992. There are 3 types of rooms: standard apartments with separate bedroom (2-3 people), superior apartments with separate bedroom (2-4 people) and apartments with 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (with shower) for 2-6 people. Recently the complex acquired 2 suites, one with one bedroom and the other with two bedrooms, that are decorated in a very modern and rather minimal style, and also have a fireplace. All apartments have private bathroom with shower/W.C, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, a fully equipped kitchenette with cooking rings, utensils and refrigerator, satellite TV, self-regulated A/C (warm/cold), direct dial phone, radio, safe box, computer modem access and terrace or balcony with a magnificent view of the Caldera, extending from Oia to Akrotiri. All rooms have double beds, and only the extra beds are sofa ones. In the suites there are king size beds. The furnishing is very stylish and various artifacts and antiques decorate the spacious rooms. General hotel facilities include: a reception housed in an original cave house, a breakfast room by the pool where rich, home-made continental breakfast is served, a medium size swimming pool with umbrellas and sun beds, a pool bar with snacks, and a restaurant preparing light meals. The hotel offers various services including a multilingual reception (7:00AM to midnight), fax facilities, laundry service, baby-sitting (needs prior arrangement), assistance with luggage (if the hotel is informed in advance of the arrival/departure times), and an extra room where people arriving early or leaving late can store luggage, get some rest or have a shower. Cleaning service and change of towels are made daily. Sheets are changed every second day. Small and well trained pets are allowed.
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Just a short walk from the main road of the village, the Chromata is a high-class accommodation offering excellent service and beautiful views to the Caldera. The complex consists of 17 units of 3 types: studios (1-2 people), apartments with one or two bedrooms (2-4 people) and suites with one or two bedrooms (2-4 people). Built on the foundations of old island structures, the rooms offer private bathrooms with shower or bathtub and W.C, self-regulated A/C (warm/cold), direct dial phone, music, mini bar, refrigerator and balcony or terrace with Caldera view. The furnishing is mixed modern and traditional but very stylish. Cleaning service and change of towels take place daily. The sheets are changed every second day. General hotel facilities include a reception, a beautifully designed small swimming pool, pool bar, and a breakfast area by the pool where American buffet breakfast is served. The reception is multilingual (8:00AM to midnight). The hotel offers also 24 hours room service, laundry service and fax facilities. Chromata can be reached by car but one must climb steps to the rooms.
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This complex is newly built and snug into the cliff of Imerovigli, overlooking the Pelagos and the old crater of the volcano. The hotel offers a front desk with bellboy service, laundry service, swimming pool, private massage sessions by arrangement, room service and valet service twice daily. All rooms have air-condition, satellite TV, CD player or radio, direct dial phone, in-room safe deposit boxes, wet bar, hair dryer, bathrobes and slippers in the bathrooms. The studios contain of a bedroom, living room, private terrace with sea view, bathtub or shower and fully equipped kitchenette. The Junior suites have a bedroom, living room, private terrace with sea view and bathroom with Jacuzzi bathtub. The Superior Suite has two bedrooms, a living room, private terrace with sea view, and two bathrooms with bathtub or shower. The honeymoon suite has a spacious bedroom with four-posted bed, spacious living room, private terrace with sea view and bathroom with Jacuzzi bathtub. And last but not least the Pegasus Suite with a spacious bedroom with four-posted bed, spacious living room and sitting area with traditional furniture, private terrace and dining area, bathroom with Jacuzzi bathtub and open air Jacuzzi.
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This property, newly built and operating from June 2000, consists of 3 buildings with 11 apartments in total. The apartments are with private bathroom providing also hair dryer, fully equipped kitchen, one or two bedrooms, air conditioning, heating, satellite TV, telephone, ISDN line for laptops, mini bar, safety boxes, CD player, and private verandas with the wonderful view to the Caldera. There you can enjoy your breakfast, served to your veranda or your private dining room as well as lunch or beverages. The complex also offers a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, reception desk, laundry service, Internet access, Bar and pool bar for light lunch as well as parking.
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The Rocabella is located a short drive (3kms) from Fira and about 1.5kms from the centre of Imerovigli (not walking distance). It is built on a mount, at one of the narrowest points of, and offers great views to both sides of the island. There are 3 separate buildings (one of them only recently built) that house studios (2 people), apartments with one separate bedroom, apartments with two separate bedrooms and two bathrooms (2-6 people) and suites (described here below), accommodating 2 to 6 people. All rooms have private bathroom with shower or bathtub, W.C and hairdryer, kitchenette with cooking rings, utensils and refrigerator, direct-dial phone, self-regulated A/C (warm/cold), satellite TV, safe box, and private terrace or patio with Caldera view. Some rooms have matrimonial beds, some single ones. The extra beds are either sofa or regular ones. The furnishing is traditional and stylish. Cleaning and change of linen/towels are daily. General hotel facilities include a reception (open 8:00AM to midnight), 2 swimming pools with umbrellas and sun beds, tennis court (equipment available), pool bar, main bar, breakfast room where both continental or American breakfast are served, and which also operates as a restaurant, and conference facilities with equipment for up to 150 people (will be completed in the year). The hotel also offers fax services and free shuttle service to Fira twice per day. Small and well trained pets are allowed. The complex also includes two suites that are named after known operas (like all units):
The hotel can be accessed by car and has rooms that involve only very few steps.
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This charming little property (8 houses in all) is a short walk from the main street in Imerovigli, overlooking the volcano and the sea. Newly built in traditional style, all rooms have private bathroom with shower/W.C, kitchen facilities (cooking rings, utensils, refrigerator), direct dial telephone, piped music, TV and private balcony/terrace with sea view. They can accommodate 2 to 5 people, and have either one bedroom, two bedrooms or one bedroom and a loft. The furnishing is lovely and comfortable. There are double beds in the rooms, and the extra bed is a sofa. Cleaning is daily, change of linen and towels every second day. The complex has a reception and offers breakfast (served to the rooms, if wanted). The reception does not have steady hours because the owner and manager of the property is also one of the dentists of the island.
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The complex is newly built (completed in 2000) and located 3 km from Fira. It consists of 12 units, studios for 2 persons and apartments for 2-4 persons and suites for up to 4 persons. All of them have private facilities with shower and W.C, TV, air-condition, kitchenette and direct dial phone. It is beautifully furnished in traditional style and offers a beautiful view to the Caldera. The complex offers rich buffet breakfast and has a reception area where Internet access can be found. The bus stop is right outside the property. The apartments have very easy access because the backside, where the entrance is, is on the same level as the road, so only a couple of steps are involved.
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At a height of 350 meters above sea level, lies one of the most beautiful villages in Santorini, Imerovigli, which is built on the steep volcanic rock, with a view that takes your breath away! "Iliovasilema", which means sunset in Greek, hotel is built in traditional style on the edge of the cliff. The hotel has a swimming pool with pool-bar on the terrace, reception area and parking. It offers room service, laundry and fax service. The rooms are divided in studios, apartments and one honeymoon suite. All units include private facilities, kitchen with refrigerator and utensils, air-conditioning, heating, direct dial phone, TV satellite and radio. Furthermore, you will find in the rooms a safe-box and a mini-bar. The big apartments also include a living room, while a baby cot can be provided upon request. A balcony or a veranda is present in all rooms, most of them offering excellent views.
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A beautiful complex, perched on the cliffs, overlooking the famous Caldera, Andromeda Villas offers accommodation in studios, apartments and suites. All units are built in traditional style, charmingly furnished, spacious, and fully-equipped with private bathroom with bath tubs and hair dryer, kitchenette with refrigerator, direct dial telephone, satellite TV, air-condition, and safe deposit boxes. Some apartments are larger and offer also a living area, where an extra bed can be added. The suites also feature Jacuzzi bathtubs and private veranda with view. The public areas comprise the swimming pool with the Jacuzzi and the pool bar, which is on a veranda with view. Breakfast and light meals are served at the bar. Other services: reception (open: 08.00-23.00), private parking area, access to the Internet, shuttle service, daily maid service, laundry service, fax service, safe-deposit boxes, first aid services.
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the highest top of Santorini on the cliff and at the most quiet area of
Imerovigli, just 1 mile from the center of Fira, are located the Merovigla
Apartments, offering a magnificent view to caldera, the volcano and all of the
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Situated in Messaria village, on the Caldera side with view of the volcano and only 2 km from Fira Town, built in traditional style this complex consists of 18 studios and apartments for up to 6 persons. All units have Caldera View, air-condition, TV, telephone, music, mini fridge, kitchenette and private facilities with hair dryer. The complex also offers a swimming pool with pool bar, reception area with 24-hours service, bar and breakfast room as well as private parking.
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Accommodation (hotels, apartments, studios) on the island of Santorini:
in Imerovigli, Pyrgos, Messaria
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Jesse's Bike.
My son's bike. He built it and painted it himself.
My husband said I should have a picture of myself on his Harley since I wrote a book about a pastor's wife who rides one.
I ride a Suzuki Intruder.
For now.
*Gratuitous Picture of Yourself on Labor Day; 2010
Another shot of all my guys on Labor Day, 2010
Something tells me my Sony CyberShot isn't tall enough to use to video my rides on my motorcycle…
What works best? The best I've had to use yet are the little Kodak Zi6/Zi8 mini camcorders. The lens is high, so when I screw them onto the bracket on my bike, they reach over the speedometer.
There's probably a gadget I could find for my CyberShot, but for now, I'll stick with the Kodak since it works.
For other things, the CyberShot is excellent. I love the quality.
Labor Day ride, 2010. The twins' favorite thing to do with both Mom and Dad is to go places. Especially on the backs of motorcycles.
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Motorcycles are a huge part of the twins' sensory input therapy. They love them. Mom and Dad love them. Win.
Labor Day, 2010.
I am America!
I am America!
These roads in NE Indiana remind me of where I grew up in Wichita, Kansas. There's nothing quite like opening up the throttle and flying down one of these wide open spaces. You can't do that in the mountains!
I would love to go to Montana, or Arizona, and ride their open roads. Maybe someday.
This is for Bill, (@whatitsliketodie) because he's a biker who's been laid up at home for awhile.
Generally, Northeast Indiana is pretty flat (I'll post that video next). But once in awhile you'll come upon some curves beside a river.
Hope on, Bill and enjoy the ride!
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I walked through the Union Square market on the way to and from the Hermès sample sale, and I got so cheered with all the beautiful flowers, plants and produce. I love seeing farm fresh veggies and fruits, in all their vibrance. The peppy orange of these tomatoes and gorgeous purple of these eggplants totally put me in the mood for fall's colors.
I knew it was time to go home when I picked up this plant, fell in love, and immediately forked over the $3 to call it mine. Mika says I should stop buying plants because I uh, keep killing them. But I'm sure this time it'll be different. How gorgeous is she? I almost feel like I should name her.


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Join us at the Lee's Summit Branch Friday, April 6th at 2:00 p.m. for our monthly First Friday Film series.
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Would you like to enter a realm of brave knights and damsels in distress? Are your prince and princess party clothes gathering dust in your royal closet? Come join us at Boardwalk on Saturday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m. for a fun-filled royal afternoon. There will be stories of olde, games of bravery, and food to feast on. You will also make something to take home and add to your kingly treasure chest. Beware – there will be dragons!
We're throwing a special tea party for you and your favorite plush friends! On Saturday, April 21st at 2:00 p.m. (that's this Saturday!), join us for a Teddy Bear Tea party. Bring along your favorite bear, bunny, or any other plush friend, and feel free to dress in your party best!
You and your plush pal will be treated to teddy bear storytime, have a chance to introduce your friend to all the others at show-and-tell, and make a few beary fun crafts to take home. And I hope your teddy bear is ready for a challenge, because we will also have some teddy bear team games!
On Monday, April 30, 2012 at 7:00 p.m., the Edgerton Branch will present Beginning Knitting with Maurita Buhl. Maurita first exhibited that Can-Do attitude when, at the age of ten, she found a book that explained the basics of knitting. Using this book to learn, she has been knitting ever since and is now known as "the Fastest Fingers in Missouri." Are you also a self-starter and wanting to learn a new skill? MCPL provides a number on print and electronic resources to help.
You're a genealogical savant, and you've finished your entire family tree. You know where and when every single person was born, where they died, and maybe even the exact addresses of where they lived. Okay, so maybe you're not quite done just yet. Do you know the details of where your family lived? Maybe, you want a more intimate look at your ancestor's lifestyle.
On Thursday, July 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Boardwalk Branch will be hosting a blood drive for the Red Cross.
The Red Cross does not need blood— PATIENTS do. Every two seconds, someone in America gets a blood transfusion; Every TWO SECONDS! Five million patients will need blood this year. Please help us to help patients in need by signing up for your appointment right here at the Boardwalk Branch to have your blood drawn.
The American Red Cross asks the following of a donor:
We're winding down Oak Grove storytimes for the summer. Our last ones are May 22nd and May 23rd. Storytime will resume September 4th. While we won't have storytime during the summer, there is still plenty of fun to be had. Our Summer Reading Program begins May 21st and will continue until July 31st. During this time, we have scheduled many fun programs and activities. Go to our Events Page to take a look and register for programs.
Now that school is out, there's a lot going on at the Platte City Branch!
Looking for something EXTRA fun to do this summer? Wish you could get out of the heat and into a place where you can hang with friends away from parents and younger siblings? Just want some free food? Well, look no further; Mid-Continent Public Library has exactly what you need!
Our Summer Reading Program will feature the StoneLion Puppet Theatre presenting Starry Starry Night. This amazing program will be held on Saturday, June 16th at 2:00 p.m..
This is just one of many programs that will be featured this summer at our branch.
Be sure to get in the fun while it lasts!
Mike T.South Independence Branch
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An application for a conditional use has been received by the Floyd County Board of Adjustment.
You are hereby notified that Archer Daniels Midland Company has filed an application with the Floyd County Board of Adjustment to have a grain terminal facility on a 34.56 acre parcel of land owned by H.J. Marshall Farms Corp located in the SWĽ of Section 29, Township 96 North, Range 18 West of the 5th P.M., Rockford Township, Floyd County, Iowa.
You are further notified that the Floyd County Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing on this request in the office of the Floyd County Planning & Zoning Department on the 1st floor of the Floyd County Courthouse at 9:00 A.M on February 21, 2012, at which time you may appear to file written or oral objection or support of said application.
Floyd County Zoning Commission
By Jeff Sherman, Zoning Administrator