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Most readers who contact me have a tax question or concern. No doubt about it, taxes -- income and estate -- lead their anxiety parade. Can you guess what's in second place?
Hands down, it's a troika of goals: (1) how to increase income on invested assets; (2) not lose invested capital and (3) most of all, what (if any) are the alternatives to the stock market. Each question/concern contains a common denominator: invested assets. Most of the assets are funds in some kind of qualified plan (i.e. an IRA, 401(k), profit-sharing or the like) or other funds that have been accumulated over their lifetime. Sometimes the funds are in a trust, partnership or other entity controlled by the reader. The struggle is always he same... how to invest the funds. All such funds are the subject of this article.
No, there is no attempt -- either directly or indirectly -- to give you investment advice. But let me be clear: historically low interest rates, the lousy economy, the uncertainty of Wall Street (stocks and bonds) and other negative factors (domestic and international) has created a current investment problem that seems to have no known solution.
What to do?
Enter the tax law and tax-advantaged investments. The strategies you are about to learn work whether you are (a) a little guy just trying to maintain your lifestyle, (b) have $20 million (or more) to invest, or (c) anything in between.
Ready, time to go to work. For tax purposes there are two types of funds you can invest: (1) qualified funds (for example, an IRA which is subject to double taxes, both income and estate) and (2) non-qualified funds (You paid income tax when you earned it or received the funds by gift or inheritance. Such funds can only be subject to one tax -- estate tax -- when you die.)
It should be noted that there are an endless variety of tax-advantaged strategies to accomplish your investment goals. The examples that follow are the two strategies we use most often in our real-life tax practice.
Income Booster Strategy (IBS)
Larry is a little guy (in a 25% income tax bracket/not enough wealth to worry about estate taxes). He is 70 years old and retired. Joe, on the other hand, is a well-to-do business owner, also 70, and intends to keep working forever (albeit at a slower pace)
The example below shows the results for Larry (invested $250,000 in an income contract) and Joe (invested $2.5 million). The annual income from the income contract is divided three ways: (1) pay income tax, (2) pay the premium on a life insurance policy to replace the amount invested, and (3) the balance is spendable income. Before starting their IBS both were earning only 2% on their non-qualified funds.
The numbers speak for themselves: more "Spendable Income" (over three times as much after tax), more "To Family." Thank you tax law.
Qualified Plan Rescue (RPR)
The cast of characters are identical. But this time the funds are in a qualified plan (a rollover IRA), which was earning 2%.
In this example the IRA funds are used to buy the income contract, a tax-free transaction at its inception (again, thank you tax law). However, each annual payment (when received by Larry and Joe) is subject to the full income tax rate, the same as if a distribution had been made by the IRA.
Now a question: How much would Joe's family have received if he got hit by the proverbial bus without doing an RPR? Only about $750,000 because of the double tax -- income and estate -- on qualified plan money. So the RPR strategy turned $750,000 of after-tax money into $4,642,800 (tax-free) for Joe's family. As my grandkids say, "Awesome."
The RPR strategy is flexible and can be designed to do tax miracles to accomplish your specific goals. If you have a large amount (use your personal definition of large) in a qualified plan, you owe it to yourself and to your family to check out a RPR.
Important note: What the exact numbers would be for you in each of the above examples are influenced primarily by your age, your health and interest rates. Also, the skill of your advisor impacts the final results. So, don't mess with an amateur.
Sure, sure, you want to know how an IBS or RPR might work for you, your Mom/Dad or your grandparents.
So, I have made arrangements for readers of this column to get (from an experienced professional) all the information you need for an IBS or RPR prepared just for you. Simply fax your name and birthday (same for your spouse if you're married), address and phone numbers (work, home and cell) to Irv Blackman at (847) 674-5299. Or email the info to email@example.com. Mark "IBS" or "RPR" (or both) at the top of the page.


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|Students will be contacted by their instructor by UH email before the first day of instruction.
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|Rec Prep: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENG/ESL 21 or ENG/ESL 22 or equivalent.
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|Introduces computer terminology and proper keyboarding skills. Use of the Internet to access world-wide network searches for information will be included.
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A computer with at least 60 MB of free disk space is recommended with a CD-ROM. This class requires a PC with Windows XP. Neither Microsoft Vista nor the Macintosh will be used. If your machine is not already connected to a network with an IP address, you will need a modem to dial into your campus modem pool or an Internet Service Provider You will need a browser to view the WWW (e.g. Currently Internet Explorer 6.0 version is recommended as version 7.0 is not supported.)
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Alternate Technology Access Plan: In registering for a Distance Education course (Cable or Web) the student is responsible for finding immediate alternate access to a computer with Internet connectivity or cable television should that student experience technical difficulties. Technical difficulties can include but are not limited to problems with a student's computer hardware/software; inoperability of a student's VCR or DVR; or lack of service by a student's Internet Service Provider (ISP) or Cable Provider. Technical issues do not constitute the extension of an assignment, project, quiz or exam deadline unless agreed upon by the instructor.
An Alternate Technology Access Plan will be made by the student prior to the start of the semester and should be implemented immediately upon encountering technical difficulties. The student is required to continue course work as a result of having an alternate plan of access while independently resolving any technical issues with hardware/software, VCR/DVD, ISP, or Cable Provider.
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Dr. Brentar administered and evaluated a complex battery of educational and psychological tests to our son . He also carried out extensive interviews with both our son and his parents and eventually determined that he had a hitherto unsuspected learning disability and, in addition, was suffering from anxiety due to a difficult post-divorce situation in our family. He worked closely with all of us and with the school to lessen the impact of the learning issues and saw our son weekly for a couple of years and his father, step,father and me periodically to help him negotiate the early years of adolescence successfully. In addition he helped us to locate the perfect high school placement. He was unfailingly gentle, kind and able to understand and help us all see our way past the problems the LD and family dynamics presented for our son. Of your child or teenager is experiencing educational problems, Dr. John Brentar can provide both helpful in-depth testing and psychological treatment.
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BREVARD, N.C.- This afternoon's Brevard College softball doubleheader at Pfeiffer has been postponed due to inclement weather. A makeup date has not yet been set.
The Tornados return to the field this weekend as they enter the Catawba Invitational Tournament in Salisbury, N.C. Brevard is scheduled to play Pfeiffer and Belmont Abbey on Saturday, and then a doubleheader with Davis & Elkins on Sunday.


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Does your new iPad get too hot?
Apple's iPad has been around for two years, and a third version of the tablet only recently went on sale. There have been some users
with each generation of the iPad that the tablet overheats, or gets too hot. Some users already complain that the new iPad gets too hot in certain areas. As of now, this doesn't appear to be a widespread problem.
Like many things, "too hot" is open to interpretation. What's too hot to some users may not be an issue at all for others. Some reports from users claiming their new iPad is too hot point the corner of the unit as a location for the hotspot. At least one user reports that the iPad shut down during use a gave a message that said, "the iPad needs to cool down."
One important point from the user reporting that the iPad shut down and gave a warning message is that the user admits to using the tablet in direct sunlight at the time it shut down. It would be no surprise if the new iPad gets hot in use since it has a faster processor than previous models and larger battery. With only a few complaints so far of the tablet getting excessively hot, it's far too early to call this an issue.
An Apple store worker from a suburban Los Angeles location attributes the fact that the new iPad gets warmer than the iPad 2 specifically to the larger battery. The iPad temperature range according to the specification page ranges from 32° to 95°F. That would certainly feel warm to the touch.
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Senior Holly Krogman led the Tornados in scoring and rebounding on the season.
Women's Basketball 2007-08 Season in ReviewMarch 23, 2008Women's Basketball 2007-08 Season in Review
Brevard, N.C. – The Brevard College women's basketball team had a tough challenge ahead of them in 2007-08, a challenge that the Tornados accepted and worked toward each and every day on their way to eight wins in their second year as provisional members of the NCAA Division II level and their first year as a South Atlantic Conference provisional member.
Like every other team at Brevard College, the women's basketball team faced a tough schedule with the majority of the opponents being NCAA Division II members, including the eight South Atlantic Conference teams in which BC faced because of the fact that the Tornados are in their last season as provisionary members of the SAC.
The Tornados matched their win total from last season, picking up eight wins and what proved to be a very challenging 2007-08 season. Of the eight wins by BC, three came on the road while the other five came at home in the friendly confines of Boshamer Gymnasium. The Tornados started off on the right track, posting a 3-2 record over their first five game with wins over Livingstone College, Virginia State University and Milligan College.
BC would then pick up two more wins over the next two weeks, defeating Converse College and Virginia Intermont to move to 5-5 on the year. Coach Wilson's squad went on to defeat Converse College again on January 21, before scoring two wins over North Greenville University in the middle of a tough SAC slate.
The Tornados were led by their senior co-captain Holly Krogman (Hickory, NC), who led the team in both scoring and in rebounding for the season. Krogman averaged 14.9 points and 5.1 rebounds per game and was in the top-10 of the South Atlantic Conference in scoring all season long. Krogman was the leading scorer for BC in 15 of 27 contests this season, as she scored 20 points or more five times this season, including a season-high 28 points versus Pfeiffer back on November 16.
Sophomore Samantha Winn (Candler, NC) averaged 10 points per game and shot a team-high 49.7 percent from the field on the season, while leading the Tornados in minutes played, averaging 32.5 per outing.
Krogman, who became the Brevard College Women's Basketball All-Time Career Scoring Leader this season, headlined a group of seniors – Courtney Brandon (Corona, CA), Jessica Whitmire (Rosman, NC) and Heather Cornwell (Hendersonville, NC) - that this season helped the Tornados basketball program to continue to make both positive and successful strides in their transition to the NCAA Division II level.
While the seniors will be missed in 2008-09, the Tornados have a strong foundation of young players, who gained vital experience this year, in which to build on for next season. Head Coach Bill Wilson and Brevard College will look to use their experience to help stabilize their foundation for a women's basketball program that shows a lot of potential for the future of the Tornados.


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Windows 8 includes a fantastic feature to take screenshots (images of what's on your screen) quickly and easily. Traditionally, to take a screenshot in Windows 7 and below, you would need to hit the PrtScn key, then open a photo program like Paint or Photoshop, and go to Edit > Paste (or Ctrl + V) and save the image.
On Windows 8, you can simply hold down the Windows key (the windows icon on the keyboard next to the Ctrl key) and hit PrtScn, and a screenshot will be saved to your My Pictures\Screenshots folder as a PNG format image. This popular image format can be read by windows and by most photo software.
So next time you want to show somebody something in Windows 8, or save an error or warning that comes up on the screen, hit the Windows Key + PrtScn key and you'll have a screenshot saved for you.
P.S. For detailed instructions on how to take a screenshot in other operating systems, check out http://take-a-screenshot.org/ [1]


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Growmama Picks is a collection of fun, interesting, or inspiring links that we share with you at the end of every month. Enjoy!1. A love jar is a sweet idea.2. Explore Surah Al-Kahf in depth in the latest MAS Tarbiya Lighthouse episode.3. We all have to do it sometimes: tips on grocery shopping with kids.4. This post on domestic abuse is a valuable resource.5. There is a subtle pattern in the way we talk to girls. This article suggests alternatives.6. We recently … [Read more...]
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text: What's in a name? For Gogol Ganguli, American-born of Bengali parentage bearing a Russian writer's surname, this question is neither easily answered nor easily dismissed. Straddling two generations, two cultures, and with two first names, Gogol moves through life with a sense he never quite fits in. His quiet angst and personal questioning almost derail him, careening–like the train that links him to his father and his destiny—from relationship to relationship. Jhumpa Lahiri's understated exploration of identity and cultural assimilation in The Namesake illuminates for us all the question "Who am I?," while bringing alive the colors, flavors, and textures of immigrant Indian life in America.


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I've noticed that a few authors have used animated gifs in their item descriptions and "Homepage Image" on their profiles.
Is that still available for authors? Or is it only available for authors with higher seniority? I've tried putting animated gifs in these things and they just simply don't work for me and I'm not sure if I'm just simply doing something wrong or if I'm not able to in general.
An example to give you better idea of what I might want to try is to make a sprite sheet for some kind of animation and then have an example of that animation in action in the item description, or would I be able to do that directly in the preview image?
Basically what I'm asking is if I can use animated gifs and what are all that different places I can use them?
You can use animated gif in the item description, not in the preview images or thumbnails. to do so you have to host them outside of envato, on your website or with a service like imageshack and then link them in your item description with html tag like this:
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RubenBristian said
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This happens to me all the times!!
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pixeful said
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That's a huge size for a single image file…
11 MB omg. I'm sure there is stuff to learn from all those animated gifs flying around the internet. Ot at least only size the gif to the really animated part, the rest can be made up of differently saved slices.
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pixeful saidThat's a huge size for a single image file…
What I always do:
It's not running smoothly at all.
Thanks for the help, guys.
So from what I understand now, I am only able to use gifs in the item description and forum posts, correct? Or are there other places on Envato that I can use them?
Nope. They used to allow them in profile thumbnail but later it was disabled.


text: Jim Alers, (9-1 MMA), is a fast rising featherweight who gets the opportunity to fight for the vacant Cage Warriors Featherweight championship against Joni Salovaara. The bout headlines Cage Warriors 53 in Glasgow, Scotland on 13th April. A championship fight always brings with it fireworks and this one will definitely be one to watch. Jim took some time out to speak to me about his upcoming fight, fighting for Cage Warriors and his MMA experiences.


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gone!! Well there is one little miniature cup (of three) remaining in freezer. the first I put in freezer and ate straight from the freezer. I have held off on the second intending to set up lights and take a photo. I put one in the fridge and decided to have it. I thought well I will take photo with phone….but phone was in car. I did not make it to car before the three spoonfuls or so were gone. Silky, smooth and oh so delicious…I will try to have more discipline next time.
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Well before I saw this recipe, I was thinking I would take ganache and put in my popsicle mold. Well this is the recipe to do that with. This would work well in a mold and eaten straight from the freezer. The photo is a result of being in the fridge and sitting under lights for me to get the photo. So, of course, when it starts to get soft….I just eat it. very very dangerous. If I were serving to guests, I would take from freezer (and put in fridge) not more than 30 minutes before serving. Or otherwise, make certain you have it in coldest part of fridge. I used Callebaut 60%. Now this did not get very thick before I poured into strainer…. and one recipe nearly filled 3 of these little cups which are only 2" tall and 2 3/4" wide.


text: Dr. Slick's gold mitten clamp allows the angler to manipulate the tool with the use of the palm of the hand instead of the fingers. Perfect for those cold steelheading days when gloves are used. The 6 1/2 inch mitten clamp is a favorite of our pro staff for removing small flies from big fish in cold conditions.


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Drita and Karen come together one last time to settle old scores, and Ang makes a heartfelt appearance in the midst of her intensive cancer treatment.aired 3/16/16
Drita continues to steam after hearing Karen's verbal attack and calls for a final sitdown with Karen and Marissa.aired 3/08/16
Mob Wives is a docu-soap series which follows the lives of a group of ("according to the federal government") associated women at a crossroads, struggling to establish their own identities and carry on while their loved ones do time for Mob-related activities. Along the way they battle their friends, families, and each other as they try to do what's best for themselves, their children, and their future.
When lines are crossed and when true colors come out - Who will unite and who will fight? Over the course of five seasons, Mob Wives viewers have witnessed moments of genuine struggle, friendship, and betrayal among a tight-knit group of Staten Island women united by a connection never before seen on television. But one thing remained clear throughout - it's family connections that count the most. Now those bonds are put to the ultimate test in the sixth and final season of Mob Wives coined Mob Wives: The Last Stand.
For the final, emotionally-charged season, Mob Wives: The Last Stand returns the focus exclusively to where it all began – New York City. The Philly girls have left the building, and the "OG" cast is back together on Staten Island, where they always keep it "one-hundred" with each other. But amongst this sisterhood could there be enemies within?
Since the series premiere in 2011, the women have created new lives for themselves as their loved ones do time for alleged mob-related activities. For each of these women, the struggle is real, and sometimes betrayal is a way of life. Season 6 covers a particularly full range of stories: writing a personal tell-all, battling cancer and shutting a beloved business, dealing with a rebellious teenage daughter, coping with a father's imprisonment, calling out supposed friends for being fake, or being the new girl and having to prove that you're authentic.
Despite the high-octane drama these ladies are known for, they are more than just their "reputed" mob connections. They are mothers and wives, businesswomen and entrepreneurs, and for the last time, they're putting it all on the line to survive. Complicating the situation even more, two local newcomers are about to make their presence known in no uncertain terms.
This season on Mob Wives –
Renee Graziano is trying to stay centered, focused, and above the drama. But in this world, steering clear of conflict is no easy task, and Renee soon dives right back in - giving in to old anger and animosities while also creating new ones.
Drita D'Avanzo decides to write a tell-all memoir, causing tension on the home front with her ex-con husband Lee, while also dividing the group of women - some of whom are starting to wonder – is Drita a rat?
Karen Gravano is trying to kick-start her role as "momager" for her daughter Karina's modeling career while also trying to keep her relationship with her man Storm alive. Never letting her loyalty to her family die, Karen continues the crusade to get her father released early from prison.
Carla Facciolo is back – and she's not going to be bullied or intimidated by anyone. Carla has restored her friendship with Karen and Renee, but she's not blind to Drita's tricks this time around. Fiesty and fiery, she is calling everyone to the carpet in search of the truth.
Brittany Fogarty is the daughter of known gangster John Fogarty, and just moved back to the East Coast to be closer to her family. But with the history that's tied to the Fogarty name, not everyone on Staten Island is ready to receive her with open arms.
Marissa Jade is fairly new to the "lifestyle". She was brought into the mix and schooled by her tough guy boyfriend Jamie "OZ" Lansburg, who was recently released from prison. With her fierce beauty and strong sense of loyalty, Marissa's presence is bold.


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"People may claim to hate puns, but most true word lovers have groaned to love them" - Jay Heinrichs.
Due to the success of our initial PUNtest, we want to challenge you again.
Apply your best paronomasia skills to win Sitepoint prizes!!
We want to see your best effort, manipulating the English language, to fabricate puns.
Here is an example:Phrase -
Phil wanted to become a Hot Air Balloon Pilot
Possible answers (entries):
On his resume, Phil's description of his experience is HIGHLY INFLATED
Phil's friends say he always has his head in the clouds
On his resume, Phil's description of his experience is HIGHLY INFLATED
Phil's friends say he always has his head in the clouds
Here are the rules:
Here is the phrase you must use:
Ed was a teacher who knows nothing about websites. He wants to be a content writer. How should he begin?
*Sorry, English only.
Out with the blackboard, in with the keyboard.
He went from a blackboard to BlackBoard, but he did such a bad job that they called him Special Ed.
Ed learned how to use WordPress, so he would not need to learn HTML. Thus he became a contented content writer.
Ed already knows that girls will hike up their skirts to try and get their markup. It seems he has a lot of the elements and attributes needed already.
He should look at the web side of life, lest he never be content!
He wants to be a content writer. How should he begin?
With regular meditation, and lots of writing practice, he'll be contentEd.
He tought that going from teaching to EDiting was easy... but found that now is Teach-Ed time
He needs to forget everything he thinks he knows about forms and lists; accept that comments in classes are a good thing; and remember you should always agree with the head.
We have completed the collection of PUNs for our hero's EDucation.Enter your vote in the POLL for the PUNniest of the entries.


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Suspects' dad: My boys were framed
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The father of two Boston bombing suspects says his sons were framed. Anzor Tsarnaev called the officers who killed suspected bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev during an overnight shootout "cowards." Despite the claims of their innocence, the father urged 19-year-old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to turn himself in to authorities. All of Boston remains on edge as law enforcement comb through neighborhoods in their search for Dzhokhar.
Police believe the brothers are responsible for planting the bombs that tore through crowds at the Boston Marathon, killing at least three people and injuring more than 170.


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Nirvana's 'In Utero' reissued for 20th anniversary
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Nirvana fans can celebrate the 20th anniversary of the band's swan song today.
The various remastered versions of their final 1993 album In Utero are out now, including the Super Deluxe Edition. The three-CD, one-DVD collection comes with plenty of B-sides, demos, and outtakes, as well as producer Steve Albini's original versions of "Heart-Shaped Box" and "All Apologies." Both songs were re-worked by R.E.M. producer Scott Litt before In Utero was released.
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miscarriage - clear discharge?
hi i was wondering, my friend, or should i say acquaintance told me she found some clear discharge in her pants when she was 13 weeks pregnant and took it to the Drs in a tissues as she was convinced it was her baby and she said they confirmed she had had a miscarriage, is this possible? i am now very scared this will happen to me but i have a feeling this isnt even possible. Doess anyone know if this can happen?
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I cannot say it is impossible. It is possible that she had a significant amount of clear, watery discharge, maybe a leaking of amniotic fluids. However, the event as you have described above sounds sort of stretched. Let me explain why.
You will have an increase in clear discharge throughout pregnancy, this is perfectly normal. A miscarriage, especially in early second trimester, is usually marked by bloody show and painful cramping.
I have personally had two miscarriages. One was 6 weeks and the second at 10. I did pass a small, but recognizable amniotic sac with the second miscarriage. It was clear, but it was proceeded by several hours of bleeding and pain.
If I were you, I would put this worry to rest. Miscarriages past 12 weeks are unfortunate, but rare. Once you have heard the heartbeat, odds of fetal demise drop sharply. I also cannot reiterate enough that clear, mucous discharge is normal during pregnancy.
Now on the other hand, watery discharge and bloody show are cause for concern and should be reported to the midwife or doctor right away. But even in that event, there is a good chance that it will be fine. As spotting can occur following pelvic exams or intercourse and watery discharge that early in pregnancy is almost, always related to other, normal causes.


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WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Federal agencies will receive helpful guidance on the Year 2000 as it applies to information technology acquisitions in a new FAR Regulation, Federal Acquisition Circular 45, set to be issued January 2, 1997. According to Laurence Wolfe, acting Deputy Associate Administrator of GSA's Office of Information Technology in the Office of Governmentwide Policy, "The new procurement guidance will provide Year 2000 information that will be helpful to Federal agencies when awarding new information technology contracts or modifying older ones." The new regulation becomes effective upon issuance.
The FAR language was developed at the suggestion of the Chief Information Officers Council and the Year 2000 Interagency Committee to assist agencies in acquiring information technology products and systems that can accommodate the change to the new century. Another Federal group, the FAR Information Technology Committee, played a key role in developing the actual FAR language and placing it on a fast track for inclusion in the regulation. Wolfe said that, in addition to providing very useful guidance, the new FAR rule sends a clear message to industry that the Federal government intends to acquire only products that will work in the year 2000.
Some of the important features of the new FAR regulation include:
- a standardized Federal definition of Year 2000 compliance
for IT acquisitions required to perform date/time processing involving dates subsequent to December 31, 1999, contracting officers must ensure that
solicitations and contracts require year 2000-compliant technology, or
non-compliant information technology must be upgraded to provide compliance in a timely manner.
- a recommendation that agencies describe in their solicitations both the existing information technology that will be used along with the information technology to be acquired. Agencies also should identify whether the existing information technology is Year 2000 compliant.
An important tool is already available to help Federal agencies meet the new FAR requirement - a Year 2000 warranty clause. This clause was previously developed under the Year 2000 Interagency Committee's sponsorship by GSA in cooperation with industry and the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA). According to Wolfe, "Using the Year 2000 warranty is one of the easiest ways for agencies to meet the new FAR requirement for many of their information technology procurements."
The Year 2000 warranty is already available on the Year 2000 Interagency Committee's Internet home page located at http://www.itpolicy.gsa.gov. The new FAR regulation will also be posted on the Year 2000 home page, with several implementation suggestions, as soon as the regulation is formally issued on January 2, 1997.
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> While I love the "Auto-add a firewall rule" option in NAT, I find it odd
> that when I want to edit a NAT rule, this feature is not there. It seems
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> since I am editing rules right at the moment.
> Also, a quick report on a production Net 4511 upgrade to 1.3b2:
> Upgrade was painless, everything worked that I use. Web and mail services
> working to two servers, VLANs working, VPN's to several clients work fine,
> (all connected to M0n0wall 1.22). My mini-pci wireless B is more stable now
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> and can deal with it. Overall, a fine piece of work and a painless upgrade
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Friday, May 9, 1806
"The country along the rocky mountains for several hundred miles in length and about 50 [80 kilometers] in width is level extreemely fertile and in many parts covered with a tall and open growth of the longleafed pine, near the watercourses the hills are steep and lofty tho� [they] are covered with a good soil not remarkably stony and possess more timber than the level country.... this country would form an extensive settlement; the climate appears quite as mild as that of similar latitude on the Atlantic coast if not more so and it cannot be otherwise than healthy; it possesses a fine dry pure air. the grass and many plants are now upwards of knee high. I have no doubt but this tract of country if cultivated would produce in great abundance every article essentially necessary to the comfort and subsistence of civilized man."
Thursday, May 15, 1806
"the air on the top of the river hills or high plain forms a distinct climate, the air is much colder, and vegitation is not as forward by at least 15 or perhaps 20 days. the rains which fall in the river bottoms are snows on the plain. at the distance of fifteen miles [24 kilometers] from the river and on the Eastern border of this plain the Rocky Mountains commence and present us with winter at it�s utmost extreem. the snow is yet many feet deep even near the base of these mountains; here we have summer spring and winter within the short space of 15 or 20 miles [24 to 32 kilometers]."
Saturday, May 17, 1806
"I am pleased at finding the river rise so rapidly, it now doubt is attributeable to the me[l]ting snows of the mountains; that icy barier which seperates me from my friends and Country, from all which makes life esteemable. � patience, patience."
Wednesday, May 21, 1806
"today we divided the remnant of our store of merchandize among our party with a view that each should purchase therewith a parsel of roots and bread from the natives as his stores for the rocky mountains for there seems but little probability that we shall be enabled to make any dryed meat.... each man�s stock in trade amounts to no more than one awl, one Knitting pin, a half an ounce of vermillion, two nedles, a few scanes of th[r]ead and about a yard of ribbon; a slender stock indeed with which to lay in a store of provision for that dreary wilderness. we would make the men collect these roots themselves but there are several speceis of hemlock which are so much like the cows that it is difficult to discriminate them from the cows and we are affraid that they might poison themselves. the indians have given us another horse to kill for provision which we keep as a reserved store. our dependence for subsistence is on our guns, the fish we may perhaps take, the roots we can purchase from the natives and as the last alternative our horses."
Tuesday, May 27, 1806
"Hoh�stillpilp told us that most of the horses we saw runing at large in this neighbourhood belonged to himself and his people, and whenever we were in want of meat he requested that we would kill any of them that we wished; this is a piece of liberallity which would do honour to such as bo[a]st of civilization; indeed I doubt whether there are not a great number of our countrymen who would see us fast many days before their compassion would excite them to a similar act of liberality."
Thursday, June 8, 1806
"several foot races were run this evening between the indians and our men. the indians are very active; one of them proved as fleet as Drewyer and R. Fields, our swiftest runners. when the racing was over the men divided themselves into two parties and played prison base, by way of exercise which we wish the men to take previously to entering the mountain; in short those who are not hunters have had so little to do that they are getting reather lazy and slouthfull. after dark we had the violin played and danced for the amusement of ourselves and the indians. one of the indians informed us that we could not pass the mountains untill the full of the next moon or about the first of July, that if we attempted it sooner our horses would be at least three days travel without food on the top of the mountain.... however as we have no time to loose we will wrisk the chances."
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|United States of America
|Motto: In God We Trust
E Pluribus Unum (Out of many, one)
|Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner
|Washington D.C.
|Largest city
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Liberty City (in-game)
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The United States of America, more commonly known as the United States, USA or U.S. is a federal constitutional republic situated mostly in central North America. Its fifty contiguous states and Washington D.C., the capital district, lie between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, bordered by Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. The state of Alaska is in the northwest of the continent, with Canada to the east and Russia to the west across the Bering Strait. The state of Hawaii is an archipelago in the mid-Pacific. The country also possesses several territories in the Pacific and Caribbean such as Puerto Rico.
The United States in Grand Theft AutoEdit
In the Grand Theft Auto World in which the main Grand Theft Auto games take place, most of the locations in the games are based on cities and states found in the actual USA. For example, Liberty City is based on New York City, Vice City is based on the city of Miami and the Keys located in South Florida, the state of North Yankton is based on the North Dakota, and the State of San Andreas is inspired by the actual states of California and Nevada, comprised of fictional cities based on real cities in those states, these are: Los Santos (Los Angeles), San Fierro (San Francisco) and Las Venturas (Las Vegas).
Bullworth is a town in New England, and is where the game Bully takes place, apparently as a bridge between the 3D and HD Universe. GTA IV contains references to Bully, as Bully contains references to 3D Universe.
Carcer City is an industrial city possibly based in Alderney State or Liberty State, and is where the game Manhunt takes place. It takes place in the 3D Universe. There are references to Manhunt in GTA III during a news segment on the radio saying that Carcer City is not too far from Liberty City.
The State of San Andreas, which contains 3 large cities and huge rural areas with small towns between, is located in the southwest, considering it has large deserts. The 3D Universe's Liberty City is located somewhere in the northeast, since it snowed in the mission Saint Mark's Bistro in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and you must fly east to get there, the Grand Theft Auto IV rendition of Liberty City is in Liberty City State also on the East Coast. Note that the 3D Universe and HD Universe do not follow the same canon. Vice City is located in the state of Florida down south, and this is directly said to be true by Salvatore Leone in The Introduction video for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, and Tommy Vercetti refers to the residents of the city as "dumb Florida morons" early after his arrival. Various NPCs also confirm that Vice City is in Florida.
In all the games (excluding GTA V), the cities are always located on several islands connected by bridges. They appear to be isolated islands in the middle of the sea, but this is due to game limitations. Rockstar Games have stated that they avoid placing unreachable pieces of land within the games to keep the complete feel to the game. There are multiple islands, and every game starts with certain bridges blocked, restricting the player from exploring the entire city at the start of the game. There is always a story as to why the bridges are shut, sometimes relative to the location of the game, for example; the bridges in Vice City are shut due to hurricane warnings, while in Liberty City they are blocked due to to terrorist threats against the city (HD Era), and bridges in San Andreas are blocked because of a major earthquake and because Officer Tenpenny told CJ that he can't leave town. These restrictions are lifted as the story progresses, with the earlier reason for them being closed having been blown over, unlocking new parts of the city/state.
Even though the Grand Theft Auto video games are made in the United Kingdom, specifically Edinburgh, Scotland, they are released first in the United States of America, and subsequently Canada followed by the UK and Europe. The games are primarily based on American popular culture, and nearly all have been set in fictitious (or copied) locations on the American mainland. The music, the clothes, the slang, and the abundance of vehicles in the game are considerably of American origin.
During the mission 'Practice Swing' in The Ballad of Gay Tony, Tony refers to Rocco as being under the age of consent in Utah, thus confirming the State of Utah's existence in the GTA universe.
Tony also refers Ohio as stated in a Liberty Tree article: " If I wanted to go to bed at 8 pm everyday, I would go to Ohio. Not that there's anything wrong with Ohio. I just used it as an example".
New Austin, Nuevo Paraiso, and West Elizabeth are unknown to be in the same universe, as there are no references to indicate this, but nothing to contradict it either. However, the real states of New York and California are mentioned in the game so all 3 regions may be in a different universe. However, Sandy Shores (small town which featured in GTA V) has a street named Cholla Springs Avenue, a reference to a desert location in Red Dead Redemption. There is also a car rental place called Escalera Rent-A-Car, a reference to the Nuevo Paraiso town of Escalera. Also in GTA Online you can pick John Marston or a descendant of the forementioned to be your father.
In a GTA IV comercial for the in-game movie Dragon Brain, California was mentioned.
The State of North Yankton appears in GTA V.
Throughout the GTA games, numerous United States politicians are mentioned, including presidents, congressmen, governors, and mayors. These include both fictional and real-life individuals. Fictional U.S. politicians are used to parody several real-life individuals as well as the U.S. and local governments.
3D UniverseEdit
- Presidents
- John F. Kennedy (1961-1963) - In GTA San Andreas, set in 1992, The Truth mentions John F. Kennedy and his assassination.
- Ronald Reagan (1981-1989) - Mentioned on the radio and his photo is an easter egg in GTA Vice City.
- George W Bush (2001-2009) - The Liberty Tree article "The W Comes To Town" shows George W. Bush having just been elected president at the time of GTA III, entirely canon with real life events.
- Congressmen
- Alex Shrub (?-1986) - A fictional right-wing Florida congressman appearing in GTA Vice City whose name and mannerisms are based on George H.W. Bush, voices his intention to run for president, although he fails after his affair with porn star Candy Suxxx becomes public (all of this happening in 1986). Said affair became a very public spectacle, even across the country in San Andreas where photos of Shrub and Suxxx are seen on Carl Johnson's wall.
- Mayors
- Roger C. Hole (?-1998) - Liberty City Mayor.
- Miles O'Donovan (1998-?) - Liberty City Mayor.
HD UniverseEdit
- Presidents
- Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809) - Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton mentioned in GTA IV in TV program "History of Liberty".
- Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865) - Abraham Lincoln and his assassin John Wilkes Booth are mentioned on the GTA V website Yourdeadfamily.com.
- Joe Lawton's father (1989-1993) - Presumably based on H.W. Bush. He became a senator after serving as president.
- Joe Lawton (2004-2008, 2012-Present) - A parody of former president George W Bush mentioned in both GTA IV and GTA V.
- Mayors
- Julio Ochoa (2001-2009) - Liberty City Mayor. Possibly a parody of Michael Bloomberg or Rudolph Giuliani.
- Governors
- John Hunter (2008) - A liberal candidate running for governor of the State of Liberty in GTA IV.
- Michael Graves (2008) - A conservative candidate running for governor of the State of Liberty in GTA IV.
- Jock Cranley (2013) - A conservative candidate running for governor of the State of San Andreas in GTA V.
- Sue Murry (2013) - A liberal candidate running for governor of the State of San Andreas in GTA V.
Known LocationsEdit
2D UniverseEdit
- Liberty City (New York City)
- Western Landmass (New Jersey)
- Central Landmass (Manhattan)
- Eastern Landmass (Brooklyn, Queens)
- Minor Islands (Roosevelt Island, Rikers Island)
- North Eastern Island (The Bronx)
- San Andreas (San Francisco)
- Northern Landmass (San Francisco)
- South Eastern Landmass (Marin County)
- Vice City (Miami)
- Western Landmass (Miami Mainland)
- North Eastern Island (Miami Beach)
- Eastern Island
3D UniverseEdit
State of FloridaEdit
State of LibertyEdit
- Liberty City
- Portland (Brooklyn, Queens, Lower Manhattan)
- Staunton Island (Manhattan, Staten Island)
- Shoreside Vale (New Jersey, Bronx, Long Island, Westchester)
- Upstate Liberty (Upstate New York)
- Note: The latter is not included in any gameworld, and therefore inaccessible in-game.
State of San AndreasEdit
- Bone County
- Flint County
- Las Venturas (Las Vegas)
- Los Santos (Los Angeles)
- Red County
- San Fierro (San Francisco)
- Tierra Robada
- Whetstone
Unknown State(s)Edit
- Carcer City (Pittsburgh, Camden or Detroit)
- Cottonmouth (possibly New Orleans or Tampa)
Mentioned LocationsEdit
- States
- Alaska (mentioned in the talk show Pressing Issues in VCPR)
- Idaho (mentioned by Toni on Flash FM in GTA Vice City)
- Indiana (mentioned by Toni on Flash FM in GTA Vice City)
- Kansas (mentioned by pedestrians in GTA Vice City)
- Nebraska (mentioned by Toni on Flash FM in GTA Vice City)
- [[wikipedia:Alabama|Alabama] (mentioned by Pastor Richards as his place of birth in a fictional town named Mars)
- Cities
- Capital City (Washington D.C.)
HD UniverseEdit
State of AlderneyEdit
- Alderney City (Jersey City)
State of LibertyEdit
- Liberty City (New York City)
New HampshireEdit
North YanktonEdit
- Ludendorff (Fargo)
State of San AndreasEdit
- Blaine County
- Los Santos County (Los Angeles County)
- Red County
Mentioned LocationsEdit
- States
- Arizona (mentioned in The Lost and Damned)
- Michigan (mentioned on Leftover-vacations.com)
- Ohio (mentioned in The Ballad of Gay Tony)
- South Carolina (mentioned on the radio talk show Just or Unjust on WKTT Radio)
- Texas (mentioned in GTA IV as Wade Johnson's birthplace)
- Utah (mentioned in The Ballad of Gay Tony)
- California (mentioned in a commercial for the in-game movie Dragon Brain and in titles of some in-game songs)
- Cities
- Carcer City (possibly in located in The State of Alderney, possibly based on Camden, New Jersey, Detroit and parts of Pittsburgh) (mentioned in The Paleto Score)
- Chicago
- Fairbanks (mentioned in The Science Of Crime ad on radio)
- Minneapolis
- New Orleans (mentioned on Liesdamnlies.net, a user called Phil from London posts about a holiday he took to New Orleans)
- Pittsburgh (mentioned in "Strange Tramps Seen All Over Liberty City")
- San Fierro (mentioned multiple times in GTA IV and also mentioned on Fabien LaRouche's website in GTA V)
- Las Venturas (Mentioned multiple times in GTA IV and on the CB radio of certain cars in GTA V)
- Red County (Mentioned in GTA IV and the CB radio of semi trucks in GTA V)
- The Carraways and specifically, East Carraway, mentioned multiple times in GTA IV and GTA V.
- Salem (a map was seen in the club Bahama Mama's in The Ballad of Gay Tony)
- The San Andreas Flight School Update added an USA Chute Bag in GTA V.


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I would like to introduce a new forum software package that I have been working on.
It's an open source forum that I have been developing for about a year now. I am getting very close to the final stages of development. A few features need to be finished in the admin section but the overall front end is finished.
The goal of this software is to offer a free and open source forum, but with the features of a commercial package.
I will soon be adding a new template for the design.
I have done as much testing as I can, but there is loads more testing that needs to be done, which includes the moderator features. I'd like to see your comments on the features.
Thanks and I look forward to hearing some of your thoughts.
The forum looks very nice and is really very simple, I would like to know how many users could the forum serve at once.
That would depend on the server being ran, and the options the admin chooses. All file sizes are relativly small. For example I use PDO in favor of writing a seperate class for mysql, mysqli and mssql. I also add the ability to turn on memcache for those users who arent on a shared server. But there is also page caching available. Query count has been kept to a minumum, which is why i show the query count at the bottom during testing. Compared to rivals, my software seems to be faster so far according to GTMetrix.com
It is very clean and neat. The UI is pretty (something I suffer seriously from a lack of skill :mad: )Forum software is an admirable undertaking considering the number of competing products that exist!I am sure you can garner a good set of testers from a well worded request posted here on Sitepoint.
Thanks for the reply. I need testing done on a large scale. As i said I have tested much myself but not as thoroughly as a new user could. I will be promoting the next 10 registered users to the BETA Tester group so they can test out the moderator features.
Took a while to find the activation code in my junk folder - you might consider placing some more text into the email to make it less likely to be mis-identified as spam.
Once in it was easy to get into one of the forums but not so easy to figure out how to go from there to a different forum. Some navigation links beyond just having the home tab at the top might help.
I couldn't post these suggestions in the forum itself as there appear to be no links for creating or replying to threads.
I agree .
Looks pretty neat and simple...
Questions '?'
Can it be converted to other forum databases?
Is the template easy to edit for beginners?
Can addons be installed?
Is it free ? Or will it be paid sometime in the future ?
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Thanks for the reply. the emails are just basic until i finish the language class. as far as replying goes, must be a problem with the permissions, i will fix it asap. the template is being redesigned by a graphic designer friend so i havent done too much in that respect. once he is done though, i can add the navigation trail and the final customization options to the admin panel. once thats done i will start the insyall wizard and release it foe download. estimated release is january 3rd.
At the minute I'm not sure about database conversion. That thought process will begin when I finish with the main forum. As far as them template goes, I have created a template system unique to ASF. Users can access much information using a set of predefined variables. For example, if they wanted to print the current logged in username they could use <asf: user[username]>. I have also created a hook system which means users can inject content into any part of the page without having to change the actual template file. This means that their changes wont be lost when i release updates to template files.
Addons will be an option as I feel this is an important aspect to customization. However that thought processs still needs to be considered.
ASF will always be free and advert free. I may release premium support packages aswell as premium modules and custom templates.
Thank you for taking your time and answering the questions.
ASF will be a great project and I wish good luck ! , Will be looking forward in using it.
No problem, happy to answer any questions. I hope ASF will be a success given the time and commitment i have added to it. If anyone has any suggestions then let me know. I added a topic regarding making ASF fully AJAX'ed. let me know your thoughts.
The AJAX seems to be doing justice , good job.
I was thinking of implementing AJAX across the whole site. No page loads when clicking to view topics or profiles etc. Something like twitter and facebook
That's good , less bandwidth
I'm not really liking the twitter and facebook images D:
Carl, just registered and added a few bug threads.Tried to PM you but that isnt working yet.
Looks good and a whole lot of effort gone into it.
Thanks for the report. I have fixed that error, simply removed a character that shouldnt have been in the URL lol. As far as the error goes, since the project is open source its not really an issue if people know the table layout. I use PDO queries so they will never find out the values, only the structure. Ive kept errors like that in so people can help with testing, rather than just telling me a database error occurred.
The email sends the standard headers. I think it may be to do with Hotmail. If you recieve an email from someone you have not added as a contact it goes into the junk. I will add some more content to those emails which may make them look less like spam to hotmail.
Thanks for the help so far guys
over all look is good but it still needs more work on header and footer... it does not looks like a professional forum.
Work is being done on the template by a graphic designer, so you should see some graphical improvements soon
I think i have fixed most of the bugs now. The avatar upload has been fixed, aswell as a new avatar cropping feature. Private messages should now work also. Let me know if you find anything that I have missed. I will be finishing up the admin section now.
Oh and I added a new feature (it was in the first version of A Simple Forum). The admin can choose to prevent double posts. They can leave them on, which means the users can double post, they can turn them off, or they can choose a merge option. With this option the user will be able to create a new post, but if it will be a double post then the script will merge the posts and indicate that it has been updated.
The use of fixed metric fonts across the default skin makes it hard to use for me -- though you APPEAR to be declaring %/em in most places, by saying '13px' on body you've COMPLETELY broken the reason to use %/EM, since EVERYTHING is based off that!
The markup is also problematic -- paragraphs around non-paragraph elements, lack of tables on obviously tabular data (a sick trend I've noticed in recent forum skins), and endless pointless CLASSes, ID's, DIV, and P that could be pitched in the trash if you used semantic markup.
... and that's before we talk the jquery bloat making me ask "FOR WHAT?!?" -- static scripting inlined in the markup... When you're blowing 22k of HTML to deliver less than 5k of plaintext, somethings awry...


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Sure, there are apps, websites and Facebook posts from all your friends to help you decide where to go and what to do on your next trip.
But there's still a place in travel for the old-fashioned book, from lavishly illustrated hardcovers to information-packed guides.
Here are a few to inspire you and practical advice to help you plan.
Lonely Planet's "Best Trips" series, which includes first-ever editions for Italy, Ireland and France ($25 each), along with fully updated second editions for California, New England and the Pacific Northwest ($23 each).
Each book includes about three dozen itineraries for road trips, maps and detailed directions, classic trips with well-known destinations and ideas for detours to local spots.
Travel + Leisure's "100 Greatest Trips" ($35). This collection of stories from the magazine and its international editions features memorable destinations from exotic locales like Zanzibar to driving itineraries in Florida and Texas.
Other stories include shopping in Brooklyn, N.Y., a beach escape in Mozambique, arts and culture in Milan, outdoor adventures in Costa Rica, and culinary tours of Hawaii, Paris, Singapore and Tasmania.
"500+ All-American Family Adventures" by Debbie K. Hardin ($25). The book is designed to help families plan vacations and day trips that are both educational and entertaining, all centered around the American experience.
The book has a chapter on every state plus Washington D.C., with listings that range from natural parks like Zion in Utah or Denali in Alaska, to fun activities like surfing in Hawaii or visiting Coney Island in New York.
Also featured are numerous historic sites and museums, from Lincoln's birthplace in Hodgenville, Ky., to the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Okla.
"The Yellow Book: CDC Health Information for International Travel, 2014" ($47.50). For travelers and others in need authoritative information on staying healthy around the world, with up-to-date advice and recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
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Hi All,
I am in the process of building a new website. The new shopping cart (driven by dynamic php) will of course comes with unique meta tag, description for whatever category I create. However, it has come to my attention that most site owners will need to update, upgrade, or even change their shopping cart software at some time.
I will be building links pointing to various sub-pages URL generated by the shopping cart, not just back linking to the primary domain name. However, say 10 years down the road, I would like to change to a more up-to-date version of another shopping cart. All the pages generated by a new shopping cart will of course generate different URLs.
My concern and fear is that all the hard work and time spent on building back links pointing to various current sub-page URLs will go wasted, since the old url links will become obsolete.
So, I've come up with an idea, and that is to build static, html landing pages, each with the targeted keywords, and build links to point to the static html pages. The html landing pages will hyper link to various parts of the shopping cart. That way, years down the road, I can upgrade the old shopping cart to whatever newer cart I choose without losing all the links benefits I would have built. Since the landing pages will be there to stay.
I've done research on how you can 301 redirect to try to carry over the back links to new urls, but it requires tremendous amount of work, and the benefit does not carry over 100%.
Please kindly give me your opinion, thoughts and feedback. This is quite important.
Thank you all
In ten years, we will probably be viewing the Internet through chips in our brain. It is impossible to project that far out. The best thing to do is follow current best practices and standards. Organize everything well and document your work. That way it will be easier to modify in the future. If you keep all of your link paths uniform, you may be able to map your 301 redirects and not manually have to update them all.
Why would they point to different URLs? If you change your shopping cart software, you would still have the same page names and URLs. I am assuming you are using relative URLs (URLs without the domain name to internal pages).


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The Department of Family & Community Medicine has a long-standing commitment to, and track record in, graduating leaders in academic Family Medicine. Fellowship training has been conducted here since 1980. Current Fellowship applicants may consider one of the following three Fellowship Programs:
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In addition to program-specific emphases in Research, Geriatrics, and Sports Medicine, Family Medicine Fellows participate in all elements of the following Fellowship Curriculum:
- Research Seminar - Weekly presentation and colloquy-the keystone of the Fellowship Curriculum-wherein fellows, faculty and research staff present and critique one another's research projects, drawing upon the resources and expertise of the faculty and peers.
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I don't think I'll ever be the same again.
I feel as though a part of my soul has been taken away and I'll never get it back.
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Constipation - self-care
Constipation is when you are not passing stool as often as you normally do. Your stool becomes hard and dry, and it is difficult to pass. You might feel bloated and have pain, or you might have to strain when you try to go.
Some medicines, and even some vitamins, can make you constipated. You can also get constipated if you are not getting enough fiber, using the bathroom as soon as you feel the urge to go, or getting enough exercise.
Try to get to know your normal bowel movement pattern, so that you can keep constipation from getting worse.
How to Relieve Constipation
Exercise regularly. Drink more water and eat more fiber. Try to walk, swim, or do something active at least 3 or 4 times a week.
If you feel the urge to go to the bathroom, go. Do not wait or hold it in.
You can also train your bowels to be more regular. It may help to go to the bathroom every day at the same time. For many people, this is after breakfast or dinner.
Eating When You Have Constipation
Try these things to relieve your constipation:
- Do not skip meals.
- Avoid processed or fast foods, such as white breads, pastries, doughnuts, sausage, fast-food burgers, potato chips, and French fries.
Many foods are good natural "laxatives" that will help you move your bowels. High-fiber foods help waste move through your body. Add foods with fiber to your diet slowly because eating more fiber can cause gas
Drink 8 to10 cups of liquids, especially water, every day.
Ask your doctor for the right amount of fiber to take in each day. Males, females, and different age groups all have different daily fiber needs. Too much fiber can cause bloating and gas.
Most fruits will help ease constipation. Berries, peaches, apricots, plums, raisins, rhubarb, and prunes are just some that may help. Do not peel fruits that have edible skins, since a lot of the fiber is in their skins.
Choose breads, crackers, pasta, pancakes, and waffles made with whole grains, or make your own. Use brown rice or wild rice instead of white rice. Eat high-fiber cereals.
Vegetables can also add fiber to your diet. Some high-fiber vegetables are asparagus, broccoli, corn, squash, and potatoes (with the skin still on). Salads made with lettuce, spinach, and cabbage will also help.
Legumes (navy beans, kidney beans, chick peas, soy beans, and lentils), peanuts, walnuts, and almonds will also add fiber to your diet.
Other foods you can eat are:
- Fish, chicken, turkey, or other lean meats. These do not have fiber, but they will not make constipation worse.
- Snacks such as raisin cookies, fig bars, and popcorn.
You can also sprinkle 1 or 2 teaspoons of bran flakes, ground flax seeds, wheat bran, or psyllium on foods such as yogurt, cereal, and soup. Or, add them to your smoothie.
Laxatives, Stool Softeners, and Other Products
You can buy stool softeners at any pharmacy. They will help you pass stool more easily.
Your doctor may prescribe a laxative to relieve your constipation. It may be a pill or liquid. Do NOT take it if you have severe stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting. Do NOT take it for more than 1 week. It should start to work in 2 to 5 days.
- Only take a laxative as often as your doctor recommends. Usually, you take them with meals and at bed time.
- You can mix powder laxatives with milk or fruit juice to make them taste better.
- Always drink plenty of water (8 to 10 cups a day) when you are using laxatives.
- Store your laxative medicine safely in a medicine cabinet, where children cannot get to it.
- Do not take any other laxatives or medicines before talking with your doctor. This includes mineral oil.
Some people get a rash, nausea, or sore throat while taking laxatives. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding and children under age 6 should NOT take laxatives.
Bulk-forming laxatives such as Metamucil or Perdiem can help pull water into your intestines and make your stools more bulky.
When to Call the Doctor
Call your doctor if you:
- Have not had a bowel movement in 3 days
- Are bloated or have pain in your stomach
- Feel nauseous or throw up
- Have blood in your stool
Camilleri M. Disorders of gastrointestinal motility. In Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa:Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 138.
Lembo AJ, Ullman SP. Constipation. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Sleisenger MH, eds. Sleisenger & Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa:Saunders Elsevier; 2010:chap 18.
Review Date: 9/6/2012
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc.


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Hot or Not? Legally Blonde No More: Reese Witherspoon Joins the Dark Side
Reese Witherspoon traded her blonde locks for a new chestnut hue. Hot or not? Weigh in here!
-Lucia Peters
First Dan Stevens; then Elizabeth Banks; and now Reese Witherspoon. It looks like brunette is the hot new shade in Hollywood!
Reese was recently spotted out and about in Nashville sporting chestnut brown strands in place of her usual golden blonde ones. The actress, who celebrated her 37th birthday just a few weeks ago (happy birthday, Reese!), had her six-month-old son, Tennessee on her hip—ah, the life of a working mom. What do you think, Bettys? Is her new hue hot or not?
Read Beauty Road Test: Four Hot New Spring Eye Shadows to Make Your Peepers Pop
The last time we saw Reese with dark hair was in 2005's Walk the Line; she won an Oscar for her turn as June Carter Cash. Our verdict? She looks just as great with it now as she did then. It turns out that the hair color switch-up is for a role this time, too: According to People, she's about to start shooting a film called The Good Lie. In it, she plays a woman who develops a friendship with refugees from the Sudanese civil war.
Reese has a busy year coming up; in addition to The Good Lie, she has two films slated for release this year (The Devil's Knot and Mud) and two other films in pre-production (The Wish List and Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus). Work it, girl!
Tell us: What do you think of Reese's new look?
Lucia Peters is BettyConfidential's senior editor.


text: Oh man, sooo much to love about this series of photos featuring Oscar-winner Adrien Brody and his girlfriend, Lara Lieto, sharing a frisky shower on board a yacht in Saint Tropez, France. First of all, what's this position called? It seems hard on the knees. Also, is she washing his butt crack and balls? I hope she used plenty of soap. And lastly, is that a scrunchie in her hair? She must read Cosmopolitan. I heard they think it's the perfect sexytime accessory. Click on to see all the hilariously invasive shots! [Photos: Bauer-Griffin]


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SAP NEWSBYTE - SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced new enhancements for SAP Store, including an expanded solution and services portfolio and integration with the SAP HANA Marketplace, as well as localized versions for additional countries. SAP Store is the official enterprise app store for customers to discover, evaluate and buy enterprise solutions from SAP and partners.
"SAP continues to invest and innovate in the enterprise apps store by delivering new, cutting-edge solutions across analytics, mobile, cloud and database and technology to our customers in just a few simple clicks," said Dan Maloney, global vice president, eChannels, SAP. "SAP Store delivers the familiarity and seamless user experience of a consumer app store while taking advantage of SAP's rich history in enterprise software and our innate understanding of the corporate buyer."
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Daily bowel care programIncontinence - care; Dysfunctional bowel - care; Neurogenic bowel - care
Nerves that help your bowels work smoothly can be damaged after a brain or spinal cord injury. People with multiple sclerosis also have similar problems with their bowels. Symptoms may include loss of control, diarrhea (loose bowel movements), or constipation (hard bowel movements).
A daily bowel care program can help you avoid embarrassment and spend less time on bowel care if you work with your doctor or nurse.
Basic Bowel Program
Keeping active helps to prevent constipation. Try to walk, if you can. If you are in a wheelchair, ask your doctor or nurse about exercises.
Eat plenty of food that is high in fiber. Read labels on packages and bottles.
- Up to 30 g a day
- For children, add five to the child's age to get the number of grams of fiber they need.
Have a routine. Once you find a bowel routine that works, stick with it.
- Pick a regular time for sitting on the toilet, such as after a meal or a warm bath. You may need to do this 2 or 3 times a day.
- Be patient. It may take 15- 45 minutes to have bowel movements.
- Try gently rubbing your stomach to help stool move through your colon.
- When you feel the urge to have a bowel movement, use the toilet right away. Do not wait.
- Consider drinking prune juice every day, if needed.
When You Have Bowel Movement Problems
Use K-Y jelly, petroleum jelly, or mineral oil to help lubricate your rectal opening.
You may need to insert your finger into the rectum. Your nurse can show you how to gently stimulate the area to help with bowel movements. Sometimes, you may need to remove some of the stool.
You may need to use an enema, stool softener, or laxative for a period of time until the stool size is smaller and it is easier to have a bowel movement.
- When things are stable for about a month, slowly decrease use of these aides.
- Always work with your doctor or nurse. Using enemas and laxatives too often can sometimes make things worse.
Losing Control of Your Bowels (Incontinence)
Following a regular bowel program may often help prevent accidents. Learn to be aware of small signs that you need to have a bowel movement such as:
- Feeling restless or cranky
- Passing more gas
- Nausea
- Sweating above the navel, if you had a spinal cord injury
Questions to ask yourself if you lose control of your bowels:
- What did I eat or drink?
- Have I been following my bowel program?
Other tips include:
- Always try to be near a bed pan or a commode. Make sure you have access to a bathroom.
- Always sit on a toilet or commode about 20 or 30 minutes after you eat.
- Use a glycerin suppository or Dulcolax at planned times when you are near a bathroom or commode.
Be aware of foods that stimulate your bowel or cause diarrhea. Common examples are milk, fruit juice, raw fruits, and beans or legumes.
Make sure you are not constipated. Some people with very bad constipation have problems with stools leaking or fluid leaking around the stool.
When to Call the Doctor
Call your doctor if you notice:
- Pain in your belly that does not go away
- Blood in your stool
- Time you spend on your bowel care is getting longer
- Your belly is very bloated or distended
Rao, SSC. Fecal incontinence. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Brandt LJ, eds. Sleisenger & Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2010:chap 17.
Review Date: 8/10/2012
Reviewed By: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital. George F. Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, San Diego, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Inc.


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Carrie Underwood promoting 'Sound Of Music' broadcast
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Carrie Underwood is getting a lot of TV time this Thanksgiving.
The country star will be promoting the upcoming NBC special "The Sound of Music Live!" as a guest on Thursday's edition of NBC's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." She's also slated to make a special appearance on "The 87th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade," airing on NBC Thursday morning.
Ahead of her TV appearances, Carrie will also be featured in the behind-the-scenes special "The Making of The Sound of Music Live!," airing on NBC Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Eastern.
"The Sound of Music Live!" will be presented on NBC on December 5th at 8:00 p.m. Eastern. The cast soundtrack album, "The Sound of Music - Music From the NBC Television Event," will be in stores two days earlier. In addition, "The Sound of Music Live!" will be released on DVD on December 17th.
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