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I had a sweet friend nominate me for a Liebster award. The Liebster Award is a recognition that is passed on from one small blogger to another as a way of supporting each other. Danielle, who nominated me is the blogger on A Geeky Crafty Life. She makes some awesome quilts and other sewing fun stuff. I wish I had those skills. Here is what she had me do:
Nominate 3 of your favorite blogs.
Hmmm... I nominate Riki from The Lyman Lowdown. Because I love reading her blog and we have a lot of similar taste and she's the only other person I actually know that keeps up her blog on a regular basis which I love love love. ha, ha
I also nominate Traci from The Bulkley Family. She is so inspiring. I cry almost every time I read her blog. She is a rock!
And finally Ang from Comfy Country Crafts. I love her blog and I wish she would start updating again...
Say 3 random facts about YOU ... and 3 about the person (or living breathing "thing") in the house with YOU right now (this could be neat!!)
Okay, I don't like bacon
I love unicorns
I'm a little obsessed with mangos. I will choose Mango flavor over any flavor.
3 random facts about my hubby:
He's an airborne paratrooper. He jumps out of airplanes.... pretty cool
He used to be a HUGE daredevil and should probably have died quite a few times from the stunts he's pulled, but now he's kind of a baby (shshshsh, don't tell him I said that)
He has an excellent voice that not many people know about. I love to hear him sing.
Answer these:
1) What was the last book your read? House of Secrets by Jeffrey Savage (really good!)
2) Where was the last restaurant you went out to eat at - and why/with who. Denny's with my hubby, my 2 brother in laws, and 2 sister in laws (at midnight!! it was awesome)
3) Have you ever painted your toe nails? Seriously... I have to have my toenails painted! I feel weird when they aren't
4) What is your favorite quote? I have so many, but one of them is: Life's hard. It's even harder when you're stupid. - John Wayne
5) What is your favorite song? I have way too many, but my 2 favorite bands are Coldplay and Maroon 5
Okay, I hope you ladies decide to join the fun. I think these things are so fun. Here are my simple rules:
Nominate 3 people
Tell 5 of your likes and 5 of your dislikes
Answer these questions:
If you were a color what would you be and why?
What's your dream vacation?
What do you do to relax?
Do you have a coping mechanism for stress? What is it?
If you had a free day to yourself, what would you do?


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Microsoft's cloud storage offering - SkyDrive - has been around since 2007, so many of our readers are likely familiar with the service. Up until now, SkyDrive applications have all worked by creating a local folder on your computer and syncing SkyDrive files whenever they show up. Windows 8 changes this up a little with its Windows 8 SkyDrive app. This app provides a touch optimized interface for the SkyDrive folder but keeps the files on the web. Your stuff isn't synced to your local drive unless you need it, so this new app is not only more stylish, but it saves on system resources.
NOTE: If you are not familiar with the SkyDrive service, we recommend that you first read this article: Simple Questions: What is (Windows Live) SkyDrive?.
Getting Started With the SkyDrive App
Since the SkyDrive app comes bundled with Windows 8, you won't need to worry about finding, downloading, installing or configuring anything. When you sign in to Windows 8 with your Microsoft account, the app syncs with your account's SkyDrive and it's ready to go. If you're using a local account, you'll just have to enter your Microsoft account information your first time using the app. To get started, you'll need to get to the Start screen. Once there, look for the SkyDrive tile. Give it a click or a tap to open the app.
Before you get started filling your drive with files, you'll get a pretty basic display. The first time you launch the app you'll be invited to view a video about the service. Go for it, if you like, otherwise just click or tap "Close." To the right you'll see the three basic folders every SkyDrive user starts out with. Read on to learn more about using this app.
Navigation through the drive is simple. Tap or click on a folder to view its contents, swipe the screen or use the scroll bar to view files off screen and click or tap a file to open it. Larger files take a few seconds to load as they have to be downloaded to a temporary location prior to opening.
Working with the SkyDrive App Menu
In order to get around in the SkyDrive app, you'll need to know about the basic menus. The first menu, which we'll call the basic app menu, can be accessed by right-clicking on void space in the app window or by swiping up from the bottom of your touch screen.
The first button - "Refresh" - is self-explanatory. Click on it and the app will refresh to show new files in your SkyDrive app that you may have added with another device.
The second button, "New Folder," is also pretty self-explanatory. Click or tap this button and enter a folder name to create a new folder in your current location on your SkyDrive.
The "Upload" button is used to add new files to your SkyDrive at the current location. If you want to load files to a specific folder, first open it. Then, click the button to open a Files view.
Navigate through your computer's file-system using this view to select files. You can click on files to select them, click on folders to open them, and click "Go Up" to raise up to the parent directory of your current view. Click on each file you want to select and click "Upload."
You'll get a notification in the top-right corner of the screen alerting you that your files are uploading.
When the notification clears, your files are fully synced with SkyDrive.
Change How You View Files in the SkyDrive App
The next button in line on the SkyDrive app menu changes the way the app displays your files and folders. The default view, "Thumbnails," provides large tiles for each file and folder reminiscent of the Start screen.
The alternate view, "Details," provide smaller links to files and folders, but gives more information. Rather than just showing a large preview of the the image or file, you get the full file name, file size and the date it was last saved.
The last button on the menu allows you to select all of the files and folders on screen. This allows for faster deletion and movement of large groups of files.
Working with the SkyDrive File Menu
To access the file menu in SkyDrive, you'll need to right-click or long-press a file.
Clicking on the first button on the menu will de-select any files or folders that you currently have selected.
How to Download Files from the SkyDrive App
Clicking or tapping "Download" from the file menu opens up the familiar Files view. Browse through your file system and select the folder you want to store your file to. Click or tap "Choose this folder" to download the selected files from your SkyDrive and save them locally to your computer's hard drive.
How to Manage Files in the SkyDrive App (Delete, Rename, Move)
Click or tap "Manage" from the file menu to open a pop-up list of actions you can perform on the selected files.
Select "Rename" from the list to rename the selected file or folder. Click or tap "Delete" to send the file or folder to your SkyDrive recycle bin.
Click "Move" to store the selected file in a different place on your SkyDrive. After clicking "Move," you can navigate through your SkyDrive to find a new location for the file. Using the menu buttons on the bottom of the screen you can create a new folder to store the files, cancel the move or click "Move here" to complete the move.
How to Change Default Applications to Open SkyDrive Files
The final button on the menu, "Open With," gives you the ability to choose the app that your selected file will be opened with. You can either select an application for a single use, or change the default app to open that file type with.
Beware that this changes the defaults for that file on your Windows 8 computer or device. It changes the default app/program used for accessing such files.
How To Restore Deleted Files to your SkyDrive
Deleting a file or folder from the SkyDrive app removes it from the app view, but it doesn't permanently delete it. If you accidentally delete a file or folder, it can be retrieved from the SkyDrive recycle bin. Now don't go switching over to your Desktop, this isn't the same recycle bin your local files are sent to.
To open the recycle bin, access the charms, select "Settings" and select "Options." Click or tap "View Recycle Bin."
Your default web browser will open and take you to the SkyDrive site. Enter your Microsoft account credentials to log in. Your recycle bin shows thumbnails for all the files you've recently deleted from your SkyDrive. Right-click or long-press a file to restore or permanently delete it.
As you can see, this new SkyDrive app provides a whole new way to interface with the popular cloud storage service. While it provides the same access to your files that older SkyDrive apps offered, you aren't forced to waste hard drive space and network traffic to download files unless you specifically want them. While this is a great benefit there are trade-offs. You no longer have the ease of dragging or dropping files into your SkyDrive folder and you have to wait while files download before you can work with them. If you miss these features, you can still use the standard SkyDrive desktop application in Windows 8, provided you aren't using Windows 8 RT.

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On Thursday night, Kennewick beat Kamiakin to earn a sub regional berth in Boy's 3A high School soccer... or so they had thought? After the game, the Braves filed a protest on a Kamiakin shootout goal that referees said didn't count.
Today, several Big 9 Athletic Directions agreed with the Braves protest, saying that officials misinterpreted the rules. With that ruling, the game picking up Friday night at Lampson stadium in the third round of the shootout with the disallowed Braves goal being counted.
Kennewick head coach Brian Gochoel said about the ruling, " It's not a fact of me being satisfied or unsatisfied ... But that was the ruling and we just have to accept the decision that was made."
Kamiakin led 3-2 in the shootout win play resumed. The Braves would take a 6-5 lead in the seventh round of the shootout after Cley Burns' buried his opportunity. All Kamiakin needed was a stop, and they got it from senior keeper Shad Harp, to win and advance to play Pasco Saturday. Meaning Kamiakin and not Kennewick moved on to play Pasco Saturday.
After the game Gochoel added , "We're gutted to be honest with you. We don't necessarily need to like the decision."
Braves senior goalie Shad Harp, who also scored in the shootout said, "I knew we couldn't do any worse than last night so it was only up for us. I can't even explain the feeling that you get when you make that save. "
Sophomore midfielder Cley Burns who had the game winning goal added, "There is a lot of rivalry between us, especially after this win we just had, a lot of tension for next season."
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Braised Pork Chops with Apples and Onion
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- Calories: 410
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated fat: 9g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Protein: 28g
- Carbohydrate: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Cholesterol: 88mg
- Iron: 0.0mg
- Sodium: 961mg
- Calcium: 0.0mg
- 4 1/2-inch-thick bone-in pork chops (4 to 6 oz. each)
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional
- 1. Pat chops dry and season on both sides with salt and pepper.
- 2. Melt butter with oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chops and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove to a plate; pour off all but 1 Tbsp. fat from pot. Add onion and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Pour in broth, increase heat to high and stir to remove any browned bits from bottom.
- 3. Return chops to pot and add apples. Reduce heat to medium, cover pot and cook until chops are tender and apples are softened, about 30 minutes. Serve chops topped with apples, onion and parsley, if desired.
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From the Memphis Commercial Appeal: "Autopsy results released this morning in the death of Memphis musician Jay Reatard reveal that he died from 'cocaine toxicity, and that alcohol was a contributing factor in his death,' according to Shelby County Medical Examiner Karen E. Chancellor."
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Bethenny Frankel
How is Bethenny Frankel coping with her painful divorce from Jason Hoppy? She's channeling her heartache into her new life as a single mom, and her new talk show.
She's had an incredible ride to the top and now Bethenny Frankel is ready to kick off her next big chapter with a syndicated talk show set to premiere this fall.
Talk show host Bethenny Frankel may have moved out of the three bedroom NYC apartment she shares with estranged husband Jason Hoppy.Life & Style reports that Frankel and daughter Bryn, 2, are now staying on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in a building where friend Warren Lichtenstein, a billionaire hedge-funder, owns an apartment.
"I feel like a bit of a disappointment to all of you. I feel like a failure," confessed Frankel, as she held back tears.
Watch the interview.
Since Frankel's stint on "The Real Housewives of New York City," she's written four books, released a fitness video, founded her Skinnygirl line, and is launching a talk show, "Bethenny," set to air nationally in 2013 on FOX.
TV personality and entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel and husband of two years, Jason Hoppy, have decided to separate.
TV personality Bethenny Frankel will return to FOX airwaves in 2013!
The Emmy Awards are this Sunday, and Bethenny Frankel has the perfect party drinks for the big night. Watch the video to learn how to make the Skinny Girl Sparkle and Skinny Girl Red Carpet!
Singer Justin Bieber is No. 1, thanks to a little help from his fans.


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You Should Beware These High-Dividend Payers
By Federico Zaldua - August 1, 2013 | Tickers: BBVA, SAN, HBC
Some European banks have been great dividend payers in a zero interest rate world. At current market prices, Spanish banks such as Banco Santander (NYSE: SAN) and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (NYSE: BBVA), mostly known as BBVA, offer 8.5% and 4.6% cash dividend yields, respectively. But are those dividends sustainable? Let's analyze each case separately and offer a viable solution.
High-dividend champion
Banco Santander's Chairman, Emilio more »
Is it Time to Invest in Europe?
By Andrés Cardenal - July 26, 2013 | Tickers: SAN, BAMXF, DB, TOT
The European crisis has been long and painful, and it´s still too early to tell if the Eurozone is leaving the recession behind. However, recent economic data is quite auspicating, so maybe it's time to invest in European companies while they are still cheap.
European Green Shoots
European stocks were rising on Wednesday as the Markit Flash Eurozone PMI index reveled encouraging data about the health of the more »
4 International Banks to Consider
By Ryan Peckyno - July 20, 2013 | Tickers: SAN, ING, BNS, WBK
It seems like every day when I open a magazine or newspaper there is some sort of article about the Government seeking to increase regulation over US Banks.
As a citizen, I find these efforts laudable. As an investor, however, they don't make me want to invest in US banks. The push for new capital requirements, for instance, raises concern. In theory, imposing capital requirements on the banks should more »
Recapitalization Plan Sows Confusion but May Offer Big Profits
By Mike Thiessen - June 13, 2013 | Tickers: SAN, NBG
Over the past couple of months, the quasi-private National Bank of Greece (NYSE: NBG) has been engaged in a complex, high-stakes restructuring plan that could significantly affect the price of its U.S.-traded ADRs. In late April, the bank received final approval from its shareholders to execute a share offering worth nearly 10 billion euros or $13 billion. The offering was open to any investors who held the company more »
3 European Banks: A Review
By Vanina Egea - June 11, 2013 | Tickers: BBVA, SAN, UBS
Stocks of Europe's biggest banks have outpaced Europe's most important market indices in the past year. This out-performance happened while the banks were working towards strengthening their balance sheets to abide by newly implemented Basel III rules. Some of these banks have been restructuring their operations by shrinking their workforce and businesses. Spanish banks are fiercely competing for market share in their home country to manage their liquidity more »
Italy, Spain, And Greece: Are There Any Opportunities?
By Federico Zaldua - May 23, 2013 | Tickers: SAN, E, GREK |
Following Fitch's upgrade of Greece's credit rating, ten-year Greek government bond yields fell below 8%, the lowest yield since June 2010. Meanwhile, Italian and Spanish bonds have also rallied strongly and then now yield 3.85% and 4.18% respectively. All these economies are still suffering, but some world-famous hedge funds are already making long bets. Should you go long on any of those economies?
One politically complicated more »
Banco Santander: An Undervalued Investment Opportunity
By Matt Smith - May 15, 2013 | Tickers: BBVA, SAN, BNS
With the advent of the Spanish banking crisis triggered by the collapse of the Spanish property bubble, Banco Santander (NYSE: SAN), Spain´s largest bank, has seen its share price plunge in value by 36% since the crisis began. This sell off was triggered by investor fears over the quality of the bank´s assets and its exposure to the sovereign debt of those nations on the periphery of the more »
What Recent Earnings Mean for This Bank Stock
By Alex Bastardas - May 13, 2013 | Tickers: BBVA, SAN, DB
Finding a value stock in today's bullish market is not an easy task. Many analysts agree that, while there might be cheap individual stocks out there, there are very few sectors that are deeply undervalued as a whole. One exception would be European banks.
One of the leading Euro banks, the Spanish banking giant Banco Santander (NYSE: SAN), recently reported its Q1 2013 earnings. What do they mean for more »
A New Look at Europe's Banking Landscape
By John McKenna - May 8, 2013 | Tickers: SAN, DB
On May 2, European Central Bank head Mario Draghi announced a 25 basis point cut in the bank's interest rate, from 0.75% to 0.5%. This marks the first cut in the interest rate since July 2012 amidst the news of slow economic activity in the first quarter. This was a cut that many saw coming, as the ECB looks to stimulate lending to businesses among Europe's more »
Portfolio Review, First Quarter Results Are Here!
By Federico Zaldua - May 6, 2013 | Tickers: SAN, BP, XOM
Two out of my top five holdings have released first-quarter results. According to me, they are all sustainable dividend payers and, specially one of them, is ready to outperform the market. Below is my analysis of first-quarter results of a couple of my holdings.
Stay long
The magic is working, and as I have mentioned before, there is a successful turnaround story at BP (NYSE: BP). Its first quarter figures more »
A Health Check on the Global Financial System: Can Europe Get Out of Its Jam?
By Fani Kelesidou - April 23, 2013 | Tickers: ALU, SAN, DB
After completing its latest health check on the global financial system, the International Monetary Fund revealed some encouraging results. Apparently, the system is in better shape than it was six months ago, showing greater resilience against macroeconomic headwinds. In the U.S., the housing market is on the comeback trail, consumer spending is picking up, and banks seem poised to increase lending.
But, don't get your hopes up. The more »
Banks: Three Regions, Three Different Risks
By Damian Illia - April 5, 2013 | Tickers: SAN, C, ITUB
I will analyze three banks from three different regions. The three banking institutions I will review are: Santander (NYSE: SAN) from Spain, Citigroup (NYSE: C) from the US and Itau Unibanco (NYSE: ITUB) from Brazil.
Nowadays, banks have risk exposure to multiple countries and industry sectors. However, most banks still depend on the performance of the domestic economy in which they are more exposed. Let's see the prospects of more »
Banks: Three Regions, Three Different Risks
By Damian Illia - April 1, 2013 | Tickers: SAN, C, ITUB
I will analyze three banks from three different regions. The three banking institutions I will review are: Santander (NYSE: SAN) from Spain, Citigroup (NYSE: C) from the US and Itau Unibanco (NYSE: ITUB) from Brazil.
Nowadays, banks have risk exposure to multiple countries and industry sectors. However, most banks still depend on the performance of the domestic economy in which they are more exposed. Let's see the prospects of more »
This Bank Stock Might Be a Bargain at Current Prices
By Alex Bastardas - March 31, 2013 | Tickers: BBVA, SAN
Banco Santander (NYSE: SAN) has been used -wrongly- as a proxy for the Eurozone economy since the beginning of the European debt crisis. Once hailed as one of the best banks in the world (and with a stock price in the low-20s), it has now been severely beaten down (its stock price is lower than $7). However, the market seems to ignore that SAN gets less than 20% of its more »
Gavyn Davies Might Be Wrong About Europe
By Federico Zaldua - March 28, 2013 | Tickers: SAN, NBG
According to Gavyn Davies' Sunday Article in the Financial Times (FT), "Cyprus is certainly at the extreme end, but an over-leveraged banking system, with insufficient capital and reliance on foreign funding, is familiar territory in the Euro-zone. Cyprus is therefore, in some respects, a microcosm of the entire Euro-zone crisis, if a microcosm on steroids(...)."
I respect Mr. Davies a lot; after all, he is a well-known macroeconomist who is more »
Is it Worth Investing in Dividend Kings?
By Lior Cohen - March 28, 2013 | Tickers: SAN, NRP, VGR
Many investors seek high paying dividend stocks that will also maintain their value over time. Big companies such as Altria or BP offer around 5% annual yield for their dividend, which is very high. Let's examine several smaller companies from different sectors that offer much higher dividend yield. Is it worth investing in these companies?
Coal Making a Comeback
Natural Resource Partners (NYSE: NRP) has a market cap of more »
Eurozone: Mr. Market Needs to Go Crunch Numbers
By Federico Zaldua - March 21, 2013 | Tickers: BBVA, SAN, UNCFF
A few days ago I wrote an article making strong criticism on the one-off tax that Cyprus was about to impose on its bank deposits. Nowadays, after the parliament in Cyprus has rejected such tax imposition we are in a grey zone where nobody knows what is going to happen next. My educated guess is that the first day banks open in Cyrpus, regardless of whatever the tax situation might more »
Cyprus and Your Banking Shares
By Federico Zaldua - March 19, 2013 | Tickers: BBVA, SAN, UNCFF
I have been recommending one European bank as an equity and fixed income investment since the year started. This bank is Spanish based Banco Santander (NYSE: SAN), and I still think the bank is a good long. I believe its huge cash dividend ($0.80 per share or +10%) has great chances of being sustainable, and hence the shares constitute a fair income source. That said, when I recommended Santander more »
Healing Transactions At Troubled European Banks
By Reuben Brewer - March 18, 2013 | Tickers: SAN, NBG, UNCFF
National Bank of Greece (NYSE: NBG) is set to buy Eurobank (NASDAQOTH: EGFEY). The move will make National Bank the largest player in that troubled nation. Being the big guy in a bad market may not sound like a great thing, but it is a step in the right direction for the region's banking industry.
The Epicenter
Greece was pretty much the epicenter of the financial earthquake that rocked more »
Dividend Stocks Trump Foreign Bonds
By Calla Hummel - March 1, 2013 | Tickers: SAN, BSAC, KO, VIV
Traditionally, investors put money into stocks for capital appreciation and invest in bonds for income with capital preservation. Financial advisers routinely recommend investing in both stocks and bonds, a strategy that proved particularly prudent over the last 30 years, when bonds outperformed stocks. However, for those of us building our portfolios now, low interest rates make bonds look only marginally more attractive than a savings account. Low interest rates have more »
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Melisa Young (born July 3, 1980), better known by her stage name Kid Sister, is an American rapper based in Chicago, Illinois, well known for her single "Pro Nails", which features Kanye West.
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Gwyneth Anne Thayer - 'Going to the Dogs'
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Dog lover? Sports lover? Come in this afternoon for a treat. Gwyneth Anne Thayer brings us Going to the Dogs: Greyhound Racing, Animal Activism, and American Popular Culture on Saturday, August 24, at 2 p.m. Her entertaining account offers fresh insight into the development of American sport and leisure, the rise of animal advocacy, and the unique place that dogs hold in American life. One of our special guests is Derby, a retired greyhound. Zachary, the inspiration for the book and the Greyhound pictured, will also likely make an appearance.
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Gary Hirshberg on the Most Important Thing Founders Must Do
The co-founder of Stonyfield says being an entrepreneur is about growing, developing, and evolving. If you think it gets easier, you chose the wrong career.
How Stonyfield Farm Created a Market Hungry for Organic Yogurt
When Gary Hirshberg started Stonyfield Farm, he had "no supply and no demand." Here's how he reinvented the most important meal of the day (organically).
FlatBread Grill: Tackling the 300-Franchise Challenge
Co-founders and sisters Arzu, Fusun, and Gonca Esendemir launched their business during the recession. Now they're aiming to open 300 FlatBread Grill locations around the world over the next 5 years.
Ticket Cake's Recipe for Disruption: Amazing Customer Service
By putting customers first, Ticket Cake co-founders Dylan Jorgensen, Jacqueline Jensen, and Joe Henriod are taking on industry incumbents.
A sunny disposition is a must when you're a solar entrepreneur. Here, Danny Kennedy, co-founder of Oakland-based Sungevity, shows how it's done.
Go Behind the Scenes at Cheek'd, a Dating Site That Made a 'Shark Tank' Pitch
Lori Cheek, founder of dating site Cheek'd, tells the startup's story--and why you just might find a business card in your underwear.
Feel-Good Fashion: Stretching the Limits of Socially Conscious Business
Since 1993, Indigenous co-founders Matt Reynolds and Scott Leonard have been building their fair trade and organic fashion line, which now employs more than 1,500 artisans around the world.
Turning the Truck Industry Green
Since its launch in 2009, Motiv Power Systems has grown 50x--and it isn't slowing down. Co-founder Jim Castelaz talks about the grind, hustle, and payoff of transforming gas-powered vehicles into clean tech.
How a Navy SEAL Builds a Marketing Business
IMI started as a spin-off, but former Navy SEAL Brent Gleeson and co-founder Brandon Fishman have turned it into one of the fastest-growing internet marketing companies in the country.
Disrupting the Lingerie Industry and Empowering Women
Catalina Girald founded her lingerie company Naja with two intentions: creating a global brand and helping to employ and inspire women.
At Full Speed: How Box's Aaron Levie Became Entrepreneur of the Year
Aaron Levie was just 20 years old when he co-founded Box. Today he has raised more than $300 million in funding and serves 20 million global users.
Gamifying Personal Finance to Help People Learn to Save
Priya Haji and Sammy Shreibati, co-founders of SaveUp, talk about creating a saving rewards model that's helped their customers rebuild over $1 billion in assets.
The Startup Story of a Professional Network for the Gay and Lesbian Community
How Richard Klein grew dot429, the LGBT professional network he founded, to 70,000 U.S. members in three years.
The Agriculture Disruptor: 'You Don't Need Overalls to Be a Farmer'
The story of how Alejandro Vélez and Nikhil Arora, founders of Back to the Roots, are bringing their grow-at-home mushroom and produce kits to Whole Foods, Petco, Nordstrom, and beyond.
How Marshall Faulk Made a Business Out of Helping Athletes Give Back
NFL Hall-of-Famer Marshall Faulk and co-founder Nicole Bradley talk about the challenges of launching their philanthropy-based branding agency.
Vesta Preferred: Building a Realty Firm From Scratch
Ever since Greg Pekarsky and Brad Robins founded Vesta Preferred Realty, the two have been working nonstop. Finding balance and a strong support network has helped them keep growing their Chicago-based start-up.
How One Designer Turned His Passion Into a Service Business
Since serial entrepreneur Scott Wilson launched Minimal, a product design studio, it has worked with Xbox, Apple, and Nike, and raised $1 million on Kickstarter.
One Entrepreneur's Mission to Prevent Breast Cancer
Through her non-profit Bright Pink, Lindsay Avner has established herself as a leader in breast and ovarian cancer prevention. Her organization has affected over 5 million people worldwide.
Meet the Husband-Wife Team Behind Babysitter Site Sittercity
Genevieve Thiers and Dan Ratner, who are married, talk about how they started and scaled--and everything in between--Sittercity, their babysitter matching site.
Eboo Patel: How to Build an Inspirational Business
Social entrepreneur Eboo Patel talks about how he built his global organization, the Interfaith Youth Core, and how he maintains a meaningful personal life.


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Posted Mar 09, 2012By Randall Keith
A year after a 9.0 earthquake rocked Japan and triggered a tsunami that killed nearly 20,000 people and left thousands missing, Japan is still recovering from the disaster. As the tsunami rippled across the Pacific the height of the waves became lower, but were still powerful when they reached the California coast on March 11, 2011.
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How far would you go for your kids?
A local mother is spending her days along a busy street in Bay City trying to find a kidney donor for her young daughter. Stacy Schwerin is on a mission to save her daughter's life.
But she's just one of hundreds across Michigan who needs your help.
Organ donation officials told TV5 the wait time for a suitable kidney is a matter of years. And even when a possible donor is found, making sure they are a match can take some time too.
"My daughter needs a kidney, she's 10 years old and I can't lose her," Schwerin said.
Schwerin's daughter, Jessica, is battling stage IV kidney disease and needs a transplant, a thought she said scares her.
"No, no, I'm not having the surgery, no, no I'm not," Jessica said.
"She's afraid of the surgery," Schwerin said. "The surgery is four hours, four hours I tell you!"
Even though she's scared, the surgery is needed as it would save her life. And now TV5 can report that viewers are stepping up to help Jessica.
Many of you emailed TV5 and posted comments on our Facebook page offering to be tested to see if you're match for Jessica.
"The best thing they could do is contact one of the transplant hospitals," explained Daryl Jensen, with Gift of Life Michigan.
For advice on how to best help Jessica, we reached out to Jensen, a hospital manager with the state's organ and tissue donation program. He said there are some things to keep in mind when it comes to organ donation.
"If she's [a] 10-year-old girl and fairly small, an adult would have to be a fairly small adult," Jensen said.
Jensen said Jessica's story is a good reminder of all the people who are waiting for that life-saving phone call about a match. Currently there are more than 3,000 people in the state waiting for an organ transplant, and more than 2,500 waiting for a kidney transplant.
"[For] People that want to help, the best thing that they can do is sign up on the donor registry," Jensen said. "The more people that sign on the donor registry, the more transplants we'll be able to do."
And that's the kind of news that can't come soon enough for Jessica.
"She's such a trooper through it all, she really is," Schwerin said.
And if you think joining the donor registry is right for you, we've made it easy for you to do so. Just register online at The Gift of Life Michigan or by going to the Secretary of State's website. There are several tests you must undergo before doctors can tell if you are a match.
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Wednesday, 23 May 2012 07:11 PM
By Jim Meyers and John LeBoutillier
"This year China's going to make $350 billion from us, and they take our jobs and they manipulate their currency. What they do is unbelievable, and they laugh at us. They think we're stupid. They think we're led by a group of fools.
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Key departmental publications, e.g. annual reports, budget papers and program guidelines are available in our online archive.
Much of the material listed on these archived web pages has been superseded, or served a particular purpose at a particular time. It may contain references to activities or policies that have no current application. Many archived documents may link to web pages that have moved or no longer exist, or may refer to other documents that are no longer available.
20 March 2003
The Commonwealth Department of the Environment and Heritage is calling for public comment on a discussion paper on how to protect the critically endangered grey nurse sharks in the Cod Grounds area, in Commonwealth waters off the New South Wales coast.
Located about four nautical miles off the NSW coastline near Port Macquarie, the Cod Grounds area features three pinnacles 18 metres high, 30 metres apart and in 40 metres of water. This provides shelter for a large number of female grey nurse sharks found to consistently congregate in the area, particularly during the mating season.
A Grey Nurse Shark Recovery Plan - initiated by the Federal Government in response to declining numbers - identifies the Cod Grounds area and nearby site, Pimpernel Rock, as two of the 19 critical habitats for grey nurse sharks. Cod Grounds and Pimpernel Rock are located in Commonwealth waters and the remaining 17 sites are in state waters.
NSW Fisheries surveys conducted state-wide show the Cod Grounds area and Pimpernel Rock account for 16.4 per cent of the observed grey nurse shark population. The surveys recorded up to 75 sharks at the Cod Grounds site alone, which is substantial given the entire east coast population is estimated at only 500.
The Grey Nurse Shark Recovery Plan identifies ways to help the grey nurse shark recover to a level where they are no longer threatened. Limited scientific information is available to help determine what exactly this level should be, or the rate at which numbers have declined. It is hoped the expertise and knowledge of those participating in this project will help establish these important details.
The recovery plan, led by a team of scientists, government and user group representatives, was released in June last year and recommended a number of actions to conserve important grey nurse shark habitat, particularly the Cod Grounds area. The Federal Government has already provided high-level protection for Pimpernel Rock as a critical habitat for the grey nurse shark and will continue to do so.
The discussion paper will determine, in consultation with stakeholders and other interested parties, the best way to conserve these areas that are critical to the shark's long-term survival and will consider measures to minimise the risk of incidental injury and potential disturbance to breeding and feeding activities.
Input is sought by 11 April 2003 from all stakeholders and interested parties, including scuba divers and commercial and recreational fishers, on protection and management measures. The recovery plan is available on the internet at www.ea.gov.au/coasts/species/sharks/greynurse/plan/index.html. Submission details can be found at: www.ea.gov.au/coasts/species/sharks/greynurse/cod.html
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text: Kristin Rinehart & Ellen Miller Senior Recital Date Jan 18 Time 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location Kelley Prayer Chapel Kristin Rinehart, alto & Ellen Miller, alto will have their Senior Recital on Friday, January 18 in Kelley Prayer Chapel. The event is free and open to the public. Recital credit will be given to music majors & minors and to Fine Arts students. View Event Calendar


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WOODS - With Light And With Love
Mr. Arthur Lee must be very proud.
FUZZ - Raise
Sabbath riffs and garage fuzzzz.
TEMPLES - Mesmerise
The psychedelic trip of a pyramid.
#1 THEE OH SEES - Floating Coffin
And the winner is… mister John Dwyer and his sidekicks!
#2 THE NOISE FIGURES - The Noise Figures
Two-piece bands are always more fun.
#3 THE BLACK ANGELS - Indigo Meadow
Psych from Texas and the Black Angels get worldwide.
#4 TY SEGALL - Sleeper
Even acoustic, that boy is doing it just perfect.
#5 SURFER BLOOD - Pythons
Just like a sunny Sunday.
#6 THE DIRTBOMBS - Ooey Gooey Chewy Ka-Blooey!
Pure rock n' roll like a straight burbon.
#7 FUZZ - Fuzz
This guy is surely insomniac.
#8 TOY - Join the Dots
Somewhere between psychedelia and shoegaze these guys from Brighton are a hope for the English scene.
#9 NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS - Push the sky away
As he's getting older, he's becoming even better. Especially with these guys.
#10 WOODEN SHJIPS - Back to Land
Some sunlight has entered Wooden Shjips' studio.
#11 FIDLAR - Fidlar
Skate or Surf? Californians know better.
#12 BASS DRUM OF DEATH - Bass Drum Of Death
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Complete and utter lie and a total disregard for anything resembling a fact. This isn't even a hard one to fact-check since his predecessor had MUCH lower ratings. George W. Bush's lowest was 25%, Obama's has been 40%.
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The results aren't pretty (for her).
Of the 29 statements relating to her that were scored, 1 was ranked "True" and 2 were ranked "Mostly True."
The rest of course, were either "Half-True" (2), "Mostly False" (5), "False" (12) or "Pants on Fire" (7).
This gives her a record of 3/29 on telling the truth. Seriously!?
The degree to which this woman lies (or just flat out is wrong) is simply astounding, especially when you consider that she's a major presidential candidate. In this case, I place my blame with the media, who don't have the balls to step up and call this bitch out on claims that are blatantly wrong.


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By the AJC Editorial Board
Investments should yield rewards; that's a cornerstone of capitalism. And it's critical to understanding just how bad a deal for Georgians would ensue if the General Assembly takes the final step toward creating a "CAPCO" program. This idea should go nowhere fast. CAPCOs, short for certified capital companies, plunge governments into the midst of the venture capital, or VC, business. That's work best left to the private sector, we believe. Read what we have to say about it in full.
Ben Harbin, a Republican state representative from Evans, however, that the plan offers a means to create more jobs.
And Kelly McCutchen, president of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation, believes that while the job shortage is real, better solutions exist.
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The Eden Project
The purpose of our trip to Cornwall was to spend a day at the Eden Project which is nearby St. Austell. It was conceived as a grand green undertaking to introduce ordinary people to the plants that contribute to human life and health. It was Cornwall's designated Millennium Project, one of 12 constructed around Britain to celebrate the year 2000. Perhaps the most notorious is the Millennium Dome near London which was largely a flop until taken over and transformed into a successful private venture.
Eden Project: winding walks among gardens leading to the geodesic Biomes.
Rainforest domes at top. Mediterranean climate dome on the right.
Our Eden hosts noted that when their project was proposed the national press rated it most likely to fail. After all, the site was a long train or car ride from London. To succeed it would have to attract a million or so paying visitors each year, and Cornwall only has 500,000 residents. The press evidently wasn't counting on tourists, but the creators of Eden were. Cornwall attracts millions each year, so the project was oriented and strongly marketed to them.
Eden opened in 2000 and this year will welcome about one million visitors. Adult admission price is approximately $25 at the current exchange rate. Eden has a wide variety of evening programs, education offerings, and special events. In many ways, it is similar to California Academy in mission and scale, if you take away the fish and the planetarium and natural history museum and expand the Academy's Rainforest by about a factor of ten. Eden does have living creatures but they are of the ant and bug variety found in most gardens.
Inside the rainforest: hot and humid!
Eden also has land – space – and much of it consists of outside gardens, pathways, and exhibits. In fact, it would be possible to have a great day at Eden and not even go into the biomes, as the domes are called. A couple of biomes are dedicated to the rain forests of the tropics, complete with plants from all over the world, pools, waterfalls, and so forth. Another focuses on the regions of the world that share a Mediterranean climate. A new dome is planned as well, one that will be dedicated to plants in arid climates.
Mediterranean climate dome
Mediterranean theme restaurant: one of five or six eating places.
The only plants in the domes and the gardens are those that have use for humans, such as food, fuel, fibers for clothing, medicine, and so forth. Mere ornamentals need not apply. The displays are very well done and interweave information, the plants themselves, and various works of art, some of which are more appealing than others.
Eden has a large staff of botanists – from chaired curators to students – who are involved in running the institution, staffing the exhibits, and carrying out research programs. They talk of being a "no box" institution, one that discourages the compartmentalization of people into specific functions – or hierarchies – such as Research, Education, and Gardeners, but rather celebrates the integration of the staff and their functions. They also discourage words like "interpret" or "explain" or even "guide" since they feel that the goal is to make visitors feel welcome and engage them in learning by interacting not teaching. One result is that the people we would refer to as "guides" are called "pollinators." It's amusing but an important concept and commitment.
Throughout Eden are various stations where staff make informal presentations throughout the day. A cider-making demonstration was particularly popular when we visited, though many others were on the schedule. The staff who entertain visitors waiting in line to gain admission are referred to as "Line Buskers." Eden's messages begin even before you buy at ticket.
Eden has extremely active educational programs to engage students and visitors about all aspects of sustainability. It's a theme encountered at every turn, and one that is presented in a clear but low key style.
Overall, Eden is an impressive and obviously successful project. Kudos to the visionaries who dreamed of converting an old clay quarry into an innovative institution devoted helping people learn about the challenge of sustainability. The staff we met were equally impressive and passionate about the cause Eden represents. Given that Eden is a long way from London, it's not surprising that relatively few of its visitors come from the US. This is a pity, since a visit is well worth the journey, and thanks to First Great Western train service, the journey is easy. Anyone who loves the California Academy would love Eden, that's for sure. We are glad we went and look forward to future visits.
View of domes
More domes
The Great Bee
Education building
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Search used to see the same numbers but as shown by a report from eMarketer the days of the big, gaudy numbers are likely over and that's fine for two reasons. First it is unrealistic to expect 30, 40, 50, 60 percent growth. It is unsustainable as more of the market gets on board. Less people not exposed means less growth. Second, there will still be growth predicted through 2016! How many industries can say that today?!
So if search spend remains strong who is likely to be happiest? Google of course. The likelihood that their dominance in the space is going to be dented is slim and, in fact, eMarketer predicts it will continue to rise.
One thing we haven't even discussed in this is mobile. Mobile search is likely to be the ad spend and SEO game changer over the next five years. There will be plenty to do and keep track of for sure.


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Apple (Wired) Keyboard Review
One of the most exciting things you will ever read in the world of technology is a keyboard review. I was, however, super interested because my Microsoft keyboard failed – yet again. What to replace it with? And this time, no Microsoft crap.
My last several keyboards have all been Microsoft keyboards. All failed, some much sooner than others. This time around, I did not want to get another Microsoft keyboard. I checked out Logitech, but nothing there had the laptop-style keys which I like. So, I checked out Apple. I really liked their wireless keyboard, but it requires Bluetooth (this is stupid). Then I saw the wired, USB keyboard from Apple. $50 is a bit high for just a keyboard, but I bought it. I was originally looking for a natural, ergonomic keyboard but decided to sacrifice it for the low profile keys.
Apple has always been known for putting a lot of thought into design, and this keyboard is no exception. Offering low profile, white keys on an aluminum case, this keyboard really does look nice. The keyboard is very thin and is certainly the smallest keyboard I've used, but it is not too light and it does not move around the desk when you're using it.
The keyboard comes with the USB cable pre-attached. As is typical of Apple products, the attached cable is often to short, but at least they include a USB cable extender with the package. The keyboard also acts as a USB hub. There are two USB ports on the sides of this keyboard. I find the placement of the ports very odd. The previous Apple keyboard had USB ports in the back and this makes more sense when placed on your desk. Side placement of the ports might be nice for device hookup such as for your MP3 player, but it is not convenient for devices which are always attached (such as a mouse).
Personally, I really dig the feel of this keyboard. I have always liked typing on my notebook computer more than the desktop. I like the low profile keys and I find that I can type much faster on them. This new Apple keyboard gives my big Mac Pro the feel of a laptop. I can type very quickly on it and the keys are not loud and obnoxious.
The real test will be how long the keyboard lasts for me. Unfortunately, this is not a question I can answer yet.
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Kyle Potts September 2nd, 2008 at 9:44 pm
I bought this keyboard too. It does take a while to get used to because I am a touch typist. It is slim and So easy to use. It even works on Windows too you can use sharpkeys to edit the keys that you can't use in windows
Sunriseian2010 August 18th, 2010 at 5:33 am
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text: Comments on: Howard Dean: If Obama loses it is due to voter suppression Back to the article » Charlie Spiering • | November 6, 2012 | 12:00 am On MSNBC moments ago, former DNC chairman Howard Dean suggested that if President Obama loses the election today, it would be due to voter suppression. "Governor, that's a big charge," stated MSNBC's Chuck Todd. "Do you believe if he loses Ohio it will be because of voting irregularities?" "That's correct," Dean said. "Given the vote and the leading in the polls in... Web URL: http://washingtonexaminer.com/article/2512728 Share this article on Facebook or Twitter Print this article


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It's difficult to describe that feeling of freedom you get when someone shares the idea that's been hounding them, the one that they have only recently begun putting into solid words, that concept they are now trusting you to understand.
"Here is my dream, now push the boundaries and make it a reality."
I'm a 26 year old entrepreneur who has been voraciously devouring any and all knowledge on branding, social media, and content marketing.
I've been an avid tinkerer in the fields of Photography, Journalism, Adobe Illustrator, and Copywriting for years now. But my real skill has always been in understanding, thought. If you need something done, or even just some ears to listen to your ideas, contact me now.
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"Next, connect services and send people to your page."
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Yayoi Kusama—a Japanese artist who is prominently known for having lived in a psychiatric institution for the past four decades—has been obsessed with infinity and dots for her entire artistic career, which she states to attribute directly to her hallucinations. As an attempt to share her observations, encounters, etc, she has created installations that delve into her obsessed visions of dots and infinitely mirrored space.
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"If someone's offering a duplicate [of a newspaper or periodical], we won't take it, because there's only so much storage space," Wilmot said. "We already have over 35,000 newspapers here."
Preservation matters
On a door in a dimly lit hallway, Wilmot punched in a security code. In a small room, heavy with the pungent aroma of paste, she explained that she's been busy reattaching slivers of pages that have fallen off historic newspapers. This represents the backbone of why people flock to the Newseum.
"I can humidify things with a cardboard box and cool steam. It helps relax the newsprint," she said.
Then she smooths the newly whole page using blotter paper and a weight. From there, it's shipped downtown and put on display.
In yet another room that she oversees, Wilmot stood before a seamless array of commercial-grade steel shelving. Each shelf brimmed with 600 archival boxes containing old newspapers and magazines. The low hum that engulfed the room, she said, is the air-conditioning system. Ideally, to preserve the newsprint, the thermometer must be kept at a constant 68 degrees and the humidity at 45 percent. She gingerly opened one of the boxes to produce an original Boston News-Letter from 1719. "It was the second newspaper in America," she said, the enthusiasm in her voice bordering on contagious.
While ink on newsprint has spanned generations, it wasn't always the case, she said. Before the 19th century, newspapers were printed on cotton and linen, which held up well over time. In fact, newspapers used to run ads that read "Bring Us Your Old Rags" and paid 2 cents for each contribution. Later, in order to save money, newsprint replaced cotton, Wilmot said, but trees and their acidity fall far short in terms of how they stand up to the ravages of time.
The contents of another warehouse-like space evoked a deep sense of nostalgia. At first blush, it looked like nothing more than dusty goodies at a garage sale. But look closer revealed an inventory pulsating with a tasty buffet of relics that, once upon a time, belonged to icons: a desk crafted by Andy Rooney and the anchor desk where Peter Jennings once sat and peered into the camera. Other hardware includes a Linotype machine culled from the era when newspapers were produced using hot metal; a Buffalo Evening News delivery wagon; a black and white TV; and a USA Today news rack that made it, largely unscathed, through Hurricane Katrina in 2005. In another corner stood a piece of the Berlin Wall and sections of the broadcast towers that toppled with the World Trade Center on Sept. 11.
Another quiet corridor led to a vast carpentry shop that bubbled with tools of the trade: a metal-cutting band saw, a tig welder and a table saw. Overseeing the construction of the exhibits for the Newseum is Nate Crouch. He's charged with the task of infusing the exhibits with visual splendor while making sure they're durable. Presently, Crouch is laser-focused on fortifying a camera housing -- part of the Newseum's high-tech, hands-on approach – so visitors can "still engage with them but not damage them."
The majority of the exhibits, Crouch said, are born of wood, metal or plastic. Crouch, whose father was a furniture maker, asserts it makes sense to make the exhibits in-house, given the quick turnaround from the conceptualization phase to the workshop. "It's more efficient and more economical ... especially if some of the elements of the design change."
Meanwhile, Wilmot , an Illinois native, acknowledged that working where the echoes of history abound can bring random moments of meditation. For example, once, when she was pulling out a box from "a creepy cabinet," she realized it held a newspaper from the days of Jim Crow, when racial segregation was the rule of law. The newspaper she plumbed had an article instructing "coloreds" to go one way and "whites" to go another. The surreal image sparked sadness in her.
"Oh, you feel that shame. It was like 'Why did we do that?' she said. "You look back with today's eyes, and you're judging it. So it gets personal."
For Mastroianni, who holds a master's degree in library science from Catholic University, the job is not defined by the age of the search engine. The time-honored tradition of sleuthing is still en vogue.
"It's like peeling an onion," he said. "You can find a hundred sources on the Internet. We try to go back to primary sources. Is there more to this than what I'm seeing? Does the author have an agenda? It's making sure you're not just seeing one side of the story."


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Ottawa Event Calendar
Rendez-vous des Saveurs de l'Outaouais
October 15 - 19, 2014
Casino du Lac-Leamy
Ottawa International Writers Festival, Fall Edition
October 23 - 28, 2014
Ottawa Food and Wine Festival
November 6 - 9, 2014
Tasty Halloween treats in Ottawa Eat, drink and be scary
Ottawa is the place to go if you're looking to satisfy a Halloween sweet tooth, but want to try something besides the usual candy and chocolate!
Haunting Season at Saunders Farm is a tradition for families in the Ottawa area. In addition to spooky activities like the Haunted Hay Ride and Barn of Terror, the many outdoor mazes, and special programming for kids, Saunders Farm is also a working farm at its heart. In addition to growing some of the food sold at the restaurants on site, they are also members of Savour Ottawa and work with a number of other local producers and growers. Check out the Farmers' Table for gourmet, fresh, local food; the Steaming Cauldron for homemade savoury stews, chowders and Chili; and a number of delicious other food stands throughout the farm.
The Haunted Walk of Ottawa pulls out the stops in October to introduce visitors and locals alike to the city's spooky history. But if the creepy ghost stories and haunting in the Original Haunted Walk and the Ghosts and the Gallows Tour aren't your thing, try the Naughty Ottawa Pub Walk. In addition to learning about some of the more risqué stories in the city's past, you will have the opportunity to stop for refreshments at some great Ottawa pubs in between stories.
The Haunted Walk folks have also paired with the Diefenbunker, Canada's Cold War Museum, a chilling enough attraction since it was built to withstand a nuclear blast. During Incident at the Bunker: A Zombie Adventure, visitors are whisked back in time to a fictional outbreak at the bunker which leads to a zombie attack! October 16, 19, 26, 27, and November 2, 2013.
The undead among us looking for a snack may enjoy the annual Ottawa Zombie Walk. Taking place on October 27 through
downtown streets, a real zombie may end up going hungry because the extravagant costumes and makeup worn by many participants can look terrifyingly authentic! Donations of canned goods are collected on behalf of the Ottawa Food Bank as well.
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A notarial act performed prior to the effective date of this article is not affected by this article. This article provides an additional method of proving notarial acts. Nothing in this article diminishes or invalidates the recognition accorded to notarial acts by article one of this chapter or by other laws or regulations of this state.


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Hear from ACCSC's Executive Director on recent changes to the Standards of Accreditation.Read More
This award recognizes an individual not only demonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement, but also has made a meaningful contribution to their profession and demonstrated perseverance to overcome adversity.
Each year, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges seeks nominations for graduates from ACCSC-accredited institutions who are currently working in the same field as the program from which they graduated and who have made an outstanding contribution to their profession. In selecting the Graduate of the Year, ACCSC considers several aspects such as:
Click here to download the 2014 Nomination Form for the ACCSC Graduate of the Year
Sheera Poelman
Ohio Center for Broadcasting - Colorado Campus
Sheera Poelman graduated from Ohio Center for Broadcasting-Colorado Campus (OCB) in 2011. During her time at OCB, Sheera maintained top grades and graduated first in her class, earning her way into two coveted media internships opportunities in Denver. Sheera's hands-on experiences in content creation, show production, listener interaction and marketing for multiple stations rounded out her in-the-field experience so much so that Sheera was the first member of her class to be hired for full-time employment in the field of broadcasting. As a producer, writer, videographer and on-camera host for Denver Public Schools (DPS), Sheera used the career school training she received to write and produce numerous videos on outstanding teachers, students overcoming enormous challenges, and stories of inspiration and hope from across the DPS system.
Today, Sheera is an anchor for CBS NewsChannel 5 in Denver, the fastest rise to the anchor chair in OCB-Colorado's history. In addition, Sheera returns to OCB often to share her assignments and experiences, inspiring OCB graduates and current students with her work ethic and can-do attitude.
Please join ACCSC in congratulating Sheera Poelman as the 2013 ACCSC Graduate of the Year.
The ACCSC Professional Development Conference remains one of the most
All Substantive Change Applications to be considered at the November 2014 Meeting
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The year couldn't end without seeing a new tuning package for the Lamborghini Aventador supercar. The latest package comes from Vivid Racing, which developed a pretty cool upgrade kit for the Italian supercar. Even if the mechanical upgrades aren't that impressive, it completely transforms the exterior look and improves the engine's sound.
The car has been finished in matte-black exterior paint combined with a set of Niche Monotec Wheels finished in a dark-brushed tint. The wheels measure 20-by-9 inches up front and 21-by-13 inches at the rear, and are wrapped in Pirelli tires measuring 255/30R20 and 355/25R2, respectively. The final element of the exterior kit is a full Mansory matte carbon fiber wing.
The best part of this tuning kit, however, is a new Capristo full racing exhaust system. It's true that it does not improve the output of the 6.5-liter V-12 engine, but it surely gives it one heck of a mean growl.


text: Comments on: Maryland Live table games slated for April 11 opening Back to the article » Matt Connolly • | February 26, 2013 | 12:00 am The dice will start rolling at Maryland Live casino's 122 new tables on April 11, the casino announced Tuesday. The Anne Arundel County casino, the largest in the state, is removing about 10 percent of its 4,750 slot machines to make room for games that include blackjack, craps, roulette and multiple types of poker, along with a new two-level poker room planned for the summer. "The addition of... Web URL: http://washingtonexaminer.com/article/2522663 Share this article on Facebook or Twitter Print this article


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Theme: What's NeXt?
Marion, OH, United States
April 21st, 2013
About this event
This event at Marion Correctional Institution (an hour north of Columbus,OH just off Rt. 23) will generate new ideas about incarceration, rehabilitation, and reintegration with structured and unstructured opportunities for conversation and learning following talks and performances by inside and outside speakers and performers.
Talks will be followed by "SpeedTEDxing," an opportunity for small group discussion. The day will conclude with dinner and conversation in the Polination Station (garden).
Only 70 tickets are available to the general public; all others are by invitation only.
Information about attending an event in a prison:
Please be aware that we expect those who attend to stay for the entire event. A picnic supper will be provided. In emergencies, arrangement can be made for you to leave, but otherwise plan to spend the day with us. Everyone must be escorted in and out.
Because your full name as on a photo ID must be on a gate pass to enter the Institution, no substitutions are possible, no one can come in your place.
Upon entering you will pass through a security checkpoint, with a metal detector. Do not bring anything in with you except your photo ID, medications and other essential personal items. Cameras, cell phones, and other electronic items are not permitted. They may be left in the car or in lockers available upon entry for $.25. Metal jewelry, belts, steel-toed shoes, will have to be removed as for airport security.
Dress must be modest, no shorts, tank tops or bare midriff. Clothing with logos representing alcohol, drugs and alcohol are not allowed.
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Eighty-three percent of American physicians have seriously thought about quitting their profession over President Barack Obama's health care reform law, according to a survey released by the Doctor Patient Medical Association.
The DPMA, a non-partisan association of doctors and patients, surveyed a random selection of 699 doctors nationwide. The survey found that the majority have thought about bailing out of their careers over the legislation, which was upheld last month by the Supreme Court.
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Learn about what happened to Norwich Cathedral in the 1600's when the Puritans and soldiers took control.
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Dear Stacey,
The best idea for an apartment complex is to organize management and residents to collect and possibly separate recyclables that have markets and can be collected for sale by haulers, brokers, or do-gooders in your immediate area. A primer on how to do that can be had from the US EPA called:
Multifamily Recycling: A golden opportunity for solid waste reduction, EPA 530-F-99-010, April, 1999.
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Acqua di Parma
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Acqua di Parma is an Italian perfume company which produces a lightly scented fragrance.
It was founded in 1916 and began in the city of Parma in a small perfume factory and was in manufacture until the 1940s in Europe. The brand's sales fell in the decades following World War II, but it was revived in 1993 following a management buy-out financed by Tod's owner Diego Della Valle, Luca di Montezemolo of Ferrari, and Paolo Borgomanero, a major shareholder of lingerie retailer La Perla.
The company was eventually acquired by LVMH in 2001, and it now has its headquarters in Milan.[1]
The company's original scent, Colonia, was created in 1916 in a small perfume factory in the centre of Parma's historic old town[1] and was intended to perfume the handkerchiefs of Italian men. Today, Colonia is used widely by both men and women as a personal scent. At the time of the company's birth, the majority of commercial perfumes were much stronger and heavier in composition; the unusually light and fresh fragrance from Parma found wide success in Europe. It later became popular in the USA, where Hollywood stars, particularly those of British heritage such as Audrey Hepburn, David Niven, and Cary Grant, wore Acqua di Parma's sophisticated scent.[1]
In an effort to revive the company's diminishing commercial popularity, the three Italian businessmen introduced many new products, creating an extended line of premium hand-crafted leather goods, aromatherapy products, linens, candles, and terry-cloth bathrobes, as well as several new perfumes. The Acqua di Parma perfume and cologne range includes:[2]
- Blu Mediterraneo (Arancia di Capri, Mirto di Panarea, Mandorlo di Sicilia, Bergamotto di Calabria, Fico di Amalfi);
- Women's Fragrances: Profumo, Iris Nobile, Magnolia Nobile (released in the Fall of 2009) and Gelsomino Nobile (released in the Fall of 2011);[2]
- Colonia, the company's original product;
- variations in strength on the original Colonia (Colonia Intensa, Colonia Assoluta, Colonia Essenza and Colonia Intensa OUD).
The company has continued the cylindrical bottles, rounded boxes and bright yellow packaging of the original product.
- ^ a b c "Acqua di Parma brand information at Brummells of London". Brummellsoflondon.com. Retrieved 2012-09-27.
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Nuit Blanche 2013!
I didn't get to stay for too long because my mother was really tired from walking around all day (we went downtown right after she got out of school) but I was able to see a lot of great installations and even a band that performed Thrift Shop on tuba, guitar, drums, saxophone, trumpet, and trombone. Definitely going to go again next year!
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A suspect who admitted to setting fire inside a Las Vegas church was slated to make his initial court appearance Tuesday.
According to Las Vegas Metro police, Adrian Kincade, 35, was charged with burglary and first degree arson in connection to a June 14 fire at Nellis Baptist Church in the 4300 block of N. Las Vegas Boulevard.
In an arrest report, Kincade was seen exiting the place of worship in the early morning hours just as fire began to erupt there.
Police later detained Kincade, who, according to the report, admitted to breaking into a set of front glass doors and setting a bench and a table afire.
In the report, Kincade told police he had an ongoing dispute with a pastor there. A church official confirmed the continuing feud in the report, saying Kincade trespassed on the property once before and even threatened a pastor and his family.
The fire caused $40,000 worth of damage.
Kincade's 72-hour hearing in Las Vegas Justice Court was slated for 7:30 a.m.
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In the third and final part of this series we're going to discuss privacy settings and the added security benefits of Facebook's listing options.Read More →
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As big companies like Facebook, AT&T, Google, and others have proven that their user's information isn't always as safe and secure as people assume. So last week, attendees of the annual Computers, Freedom, and Privacy (CFP) conference created a Users' Bill of Rights. This bill should finally give Internet users some peace of mind about what their information is really being used for.Read More →
With all the big social networking websites like Facebook and Myspace under scrutiny for the lack of privacy controls and inadequate security, parents are hoping for a more kid friendly social networking platforms.Read More →
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The New York Times recently picked up our story about how sales for surveillance tools at BrickHouse Security has spiked nearly 2.5 times in the days leading up to Valentine's Day. In addition to the New York Times, the Dallas Morning News also wrote an interesting article about the business of tracking cheaters, where they talked about how Valentine's Day is a super busy season for the company.
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A young couple in Hackensack, New Jersey was fired from the Houston's restaurant chain after it was discovered that they had created a private MySpace page for employees to bash the restaurant on. Doreen Marino and her boyfriend Brian Pietrylo, were fired after a manager was given a password to the website and claimed that they had violated Houston's "core values of professionalism and a positive mental attitude."Read More →


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Zulu Personal Adornment
The men of the Zulu culture wear this wedding apron during wedding ceremonies and during the annual festivals of the Shembe church. The beading on the apron is what makes it unique. The pattern is known as "among the Zulu people." The specific apron has a little extra jolt of character in that it was made from a leather bus seat.
Man's Wedding Apron (ibeshu)
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Man's Wedding Apron (ibeshu)
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Gift of William D. and Norma Canelas Roth
Although western dress is the normal attire of Zulu men, for special occasions some choose to wear "traditional" elaborately decorated calfskin leather garments. This beaded apron or ibeshu is a reflection of a blending of traditional and contemporary Zulu life in that it is made of leather that was recycled from an old bus seat and the colorful beaded adornments on the edges and flap reflects the modern style of beadworking called isimodeni. Isimodeni is not based on the older color sequencing that formed a coded language, but it may convey personal meanings derived from the older sequences.


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love the owl jewelry in the hair, but a vintage brooch would be just as nice, and could substitute for that 'something old'
Vintage canning jars. How simple - really. Ask around your family, ask on freecycle or craigslist. Check your local thrift stores - let them know you will buy lots if they'll call you and then give them your card. Or buy a box or two.
What really struck me about this photo is #1 - those napkins. I have that EXACT SAME fabric. And it's a vintage sheet from our local Goodwill. Seriously. Plus how cheap is this project? Find a friend or family member, or shoot ask on freecycle or craigslist if someone will cut you some 2 inch thick logs. Wood burners (I already have one) are really cheap and you can do projects with them forever. Plus cheap dried moss. The cost of the projects probably ends up being under a dollar each. (if you don't count your labor - which I don't unless it's very meticulous)
I love the simplicity of this table. The tiny little buntings, easily made with some yarn and scraps of fabric. Also the give-away bags in the background with their scrappy 'button' decorations. The simple easy on the eyes colors. The handmade food, you can TELL it's handmade, but it's got a beauty of it's own and it looks delicious.


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MARTIN COUNTY -- When Maureen Burke was taken out to lunch and a little shopping by her friends after a doctor appointment, she appreciated their kindness and the afternoon of fun.
The Stuart woman, a single mother of three boys, was coping with the stress of both moving to a new place and trying to handle ongoing treatment for breast cancer, a disease she had been diagnosed with only recently.
So much was happening at once that it kept her, mentally and physically, too tired to do much to decorate her new house. So when her friends invited her out for the afternoon after a recent chemotherapy session, she happily accepted.
She had no idea what was waiting for her when she returned at the end of the day.
"Maureen always has a smile for everyone and always has something positive to say about everything," said her friend June Parrilli, the media specialist at Hobe Sound Elementary School. "When she moved into her new place, she mentioned a few time how she wasn't able to make her house a home. So we planned to give that to her."
Ms. Parrilli called Nikki Kraemer, who does home staging and interior design, and asked if she would be interested in helping out. Ms. Kraemer enthusiastically agreed.
"Here was this opportunity to help someone who deserves something good to happen, so I agreed on the spot," she said.
At first, Ms. Kraemer was going to go in while Ms. Burke was out and rearrange her furniture and redecorate a little.
"I work with what the home owner has, and I show them what they can do to give them a whole new look to the room," Ms. Kraemer said.
But when she took a closer look at what she had available, she knew she could do even more.
"She didn't have much, so I started calling around and asking for donations," Ms. Kraemer said. "I was able to replace some worn furniture and get extra rugs."
So when Ms. Burke walked through her door at the end of the day, she walked into a completely different house, turned around in circles taking it all in, and then started to cry.
"Maureen was just overwhelmed," Ms. Parrilli said. "I'll never forget it, it was just amazing."
"It was far beyond my wildest expectations," Ms. Burke said. "They knew exactly what my heart and soul needed."
Ms. Kraemer and her team had completely redone the dining room, living room and foyer of the house, adding new furniture, rugs, and dozens of decorative touches.
"It was so much fun," Ms. Kraemer said. "(Ms. Burke) kept saying, 'Whose house is this?'"
"The kindness of everyone, and the professionalism and insightfulness of Nikki and everyone touched my heart so much," Ms. Burke said. "Now I feel I'm in a peaceful place where I can rest and heal. A place that my boys and I can finally call a home."
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Zombies return to haunt downtown Lexington once again! Get down downtown as we celebrate Halloween by recreating Michael Jackson's groundbreaking video for "Thriller." Presented by Lexington Parks & Recreation, Mecca Live Studio and WRFL, the parade will start at the Kentucky Theater and proceed along Main Street ending at Mill Street. The dance will occur repeatedly along the route followed by a Halloween parade. Festivities also include a Halloween variety pre-show and an after party at the Fifth Third Pavilion. In the event of inclement weather, this free event will take place on Monday, Oct. 27.
For those who would like to dance, participation is open to all willing zombies who attend rehearsals to learn the choreography and parade schematics; however, there is a cutoff date for participation. Simply show up during rehearsal times, which are held throughout the month of October at Mecca Live Studio. For participation instructions and a rehearsal schedule, contact Mecca at email@example.com or 254-9790 and ask to be added to the "Thriller" list for updated information on rehearsals.
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- Why You'll Love Yoga
- 1. Warrior II (standing pose)
- 2. Tree (balancing pose)
- 3. Downward Dog (partial inversion)
- 4. Wide-Legged Forward Fold (forward bend)
- 5. Bridge Pose (back bend)
- 6. Seated Spinal Twist (twist)
- Find Your Yoga Style
5. Bridge Pose (back bend)
Stretches: Chest and thighs; extends spine
- Lie on floor with knees bent and directly over heels.
- Place arms at sides, palms down. Exhale, then press feet into floor as you lift hips.
- Clasp hands under lower back and press arms down, lifting hips until thighs are parallel to floor, bringing chest toward chin. Hold for 1 minute.
Make it easier: Place a stack of pillows underneath your tailbone.
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Great Inexpensive Bronzers and "How To" Video!Posted in blush, contour, E.L.F., how to video, NYC, powder bronzer, Rimmel
Today I have a little informational review/suggestions for inexpensive bronzing/contouring powders. Not everyone likes to use contouring powders but I think it is always great to have one on hand.
First off I have e.l.f.'s Blush and Bronzer duo. It is from the Studio line. This is a much more inexpensive dupe of NARS Laguna Bronzer and Orgasm Blush. This goes for $3 and can be found at Target and eyeslipsface.com. This is a VERY pigmented bronzer so a gentle hand is needed if you are very fair skinned. I use a very little bit but it works phenomenally, and stays put all day. The bonus is the perfectly matched rosy pink blush, which is also great. The price is unbeatable and I love the packaging.
Second up is Rimmel's Natural Bronzer in Sun Dance. This gives the face a sun kissed glow. It has a tiny bit of shimmer, and I mean tiny. Almost matte, this is not as pigmented as the e.l.f. bronzer and is perfect all year round. It varies in price but for the most part can be found anywhere from $3-$5. I don't really like the packaging because the lid pops out occasionally but overall it is great, especially for light to fair skin tones.
The third and last one I have to share with you is NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in Sunny. This is a matte bronzer, very pigmented and easy to blend. Lasts all day and it is very inexpensive as well, I got this for $3.59 at my local drugstore. I love the compact it comes in because it closes tight and has a nice round mirror to check touch up on the go.
This is all three side by side: NYC, Rimmel and e.l.f.
If you are looking for a great one check these out! There is something for everyone. I have also included a how to contour video just in case you want to see how I contour my face. Let me know what you think and if you have any other tips and tricks you want to share with all of us.


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I've spent more than a decade first researching and then writing almost exclusively on a range of 'environmental' topics, with a special focus on climate change. I joined Twitter in 2010 using the @think_or_swim moniker, determined to use it as … Continue reading
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'We asked for signs. The signs were sent'
We are the children of the Enlightenment. Our ancestors lived for countless centuries with only the vaguest idea of the world around or beyond them. Education and literacy was the preserve of tiny elites, usually in the service of religious … Continue reading
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A monkey trap of our own construction
In parts of Asia, indigenous populations have developed an extremely simple yet ingenious way of catching the otherwise elusive wild monkeys. The trap involves a hollow object such as a gourd, which is securely staked to the ground, with a … Continue reading
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The meteorologist and the scourge of climate 'over-alarmism'
Back in March, there was quite a kerfuffle when RTE PrimeTime tried to set up a 'debate' about the reality of climate change by initially loading a panel 3:1 in favour of the 3% 'skeptical' position that rejects or downplays … Continue reading
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Mann on a mission – Hockey Stick scientist interviewed
Michael Mann is one of the world's leading climate scientists. He is director of the Earth Systems Science Centre in Penn State University and has been a lead IPCC author since 2001. His 'Hockey Stick graph' became the defining symbol … Continue reading
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A Prime lesson in how not to cover climate change
On Tuesday of last week, PrimeTime did something extremely unusual – at least for RTÉ. It had a programme on climate change. Well, ok, that's not strictly true; the one-hour show actually carried three items, so climate change was wedged … Continue reading
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In a recent newspaper article, I wondered aloud if maybe, just maybe, the tide was finally beginning to turn regarding Ireland getting real about climate change. As if to answer the question, the producer of Today FM's The Last Word … Continue reading
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Gravity of climate crisis has yet to sink in nationally
Below, my article more or less as it appeared in the Irish Times last Friday. The day it appeared, rain bucketed down across the country, and maybe this is why the article struck a chord – it was the 'Most … Continue reading
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A welcome Eye on the climate crisis
Last Tuesday evening, Duncan Stewart's excellent Eco Eye series turned its focus on climate change, and specifically, the impacts already manifesting themselves on Ireland's weather. You can watch the full show below: Among the experts directly interviewed for the show … Continue reading
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Climate change fuelling our weather extremes
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Time to sign up for the climate change war
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IPCC AR5 set to reiterate bleakest of messages
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