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The Wheaton Warrenville Community Unit School District Board of Education's decision regarding plans for Jefferson Early Childhood Center will depend on which of the current two options is identified by Jefferson staff as being better able to serve the school's needs.
The plans were presented by Patrick Brosnan of Legat Architects at the board's Nov. 28 meeting.
Both options involve completely rebuilding the childhood center on land to the south of the current structure. The options are similar in size and cost, both occupying about 63,000 square feet and costing roughly $18.3 million.
In order to pay for the project, the district will have to pass a referendum in April asking for residents to approve a property tax increase.
Overall, a community survey conducted by the ECRA Group, Inc., and commissioned by District 200 officials showed majority support for renovations to the Jefferson Early Childhood Center, as long as the renovations focus on student needs and not administrative purposes.
While original concepts involved combining new district administrative offices with the Jefferson facility, those ideas are no longer included in the latest options the district is considering. These two options focus solely on rebuilding the Jefferson center to better serve student and program needs.
The center, located at 130 N. Hazelton Ave., mainly serves 3- and 4-year-olds with significant learning or developmental delays, but other students may also pay tuition to attend.
Rosemary Swanson, board president, said the district has the wrong facility to meet the special needs of those students. As it stands right now, the Jefferson center is not entirely handicap accessible.
Swanson said understanding how the facility affects instruction and learning is key to addressing what construction needs to be done.
"We have a very specific population of students that have those early learning needs that we need to design a facility to meet those needs," Harris added.
One of the main focuses of the plans proposed by Legat Architects was the mobility of students, Brosnan said during his presentation to the board.
He said Jefferson staff brought to his attention the importance of taking into account how far students would have to travel between parts of the school or between the school building and parking lot, which could take up valuable learning time for students with limited mobility.
Both project options feature large classrooms that would include space for a variety of subjects, such as reading, math, fine motor skills and music. Each activity would occur in a different part of the classroom, helping to eliminate unnecessary travel within the school.
Therapies, such as physical or speech, could also be integrated into part of the classroom or be separated by movable walls, allowing teachers flexibility depending on the student being served.
The two plans mainly differ in the configuration of the early childhood center.
In one option, dubbed the "courtyard option," classrooms encircle a central courtyard that includes a sensory garden and additional area for outdoor instruction.
In the "neighborhood option," three "neighborhoods" of classrooms stem from a main activity zone, with outdoor areas between each neighborhood.
Both include an additional outdoor playground area south of the center that will be available for residents in the area to use.
The board will meet again Dec. 12 to further discuss the options and then vote Jan. 9. Prior to the Dec. 12 meeting, the board will consult with Jefferson staff members regarding which plan is better suited to the needs of their students.


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Old Turf Coming Out at Nebraska's Memorial Stadium
After eight years, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are getting a new playing surface at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln.
But before the new stuff can be laid down, the old turf must come up, and that's what crews are doing this week. The current turf was installed in 2005.
The new surface, which will have the same design as the old one, will cost $379,120.90 and will be paid for out of the athletic department's 2014 Capital Projects budget.
It should be completed by mid-summer.

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As the 112th Congress came to a close in early January they failed to pass a new miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB) package that would prevent taxes from increasing on manufacturers in the United States. The MTB provides tariff relief to manufacturers on critical inputs that are not available in the United States, helping manufacturers better compete and create jobs.
Exxel Outdoors is a manufacturer that would benefit from a new MTB package. Exxel makes outdoor products such as sleeping bags, tents and hunting and fishing apparel. They are the only company that produces mass-market sleeping bags domestically, at their factory in Haleyville, Alabama. Exxel Alabama manufacturers over two million family-style sleeping bags annually.
Exxel's sleeping bag production requires the use of materials and inputs that aren't available domestically. The MTB would help Exxel lower costs, enabling the company to better compete against growing global competition.
"We depend on raw materials that just cannot be sourced here in the U.S. to manufacture our sleeping bags domestically," said Harry Kazazian, founder and CEO of Exxel Outdoors. "We have approximately 100 employees at our Haleyville facility, and we have plans to expand our operations and add more jobs here. Passage of the MTB would help us keep costs down, allowing us to be more competitive with other countries and to expand faster."
Kazazian is hopeful that Congress will act as quickly as possible to pass the MTB to help manufacturers create jobs. Exxel faces competition from all over the world, and is already 20 percent more expensive to manufacture in the United States compared to our largest trading partners. The MTB would help to bring those costs to manufacture in the U.S. down.
Kazazian stated, "We need Congress to act expeditiously to help create American manufacturing jobs at a critical time for our economy."
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Paul McCartney Spokesman Shoots Down Rumors of Upcoming Nirvana Collaboration
Paul McCartney's not collaborating with the surviving members of Nirvana again, after all. A report from earlier this week, citing an unnamed source at McCartney's label, has been quickly debunked by the former Beatle's spokesman.
The Macca Report, a popular fan site, initially offered the intriguing nugget as part of an anonymously sourced song-by-song preview of McCartney's still-unnamed forthcoming solo album, with other highlights including details on new tracks allegedly recorded with both Eric Clapton and Bruce Springsteen, and several previously unreleased song titles.
But no one previously knew about a second song recorded with Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear of Nirvana. McCartney had memorably performed a new original 'collaboration called 'Cut Me Some Slack" with the same trio as part of the 12-12-12 benefit concert for Sandy relief.
Not so fast, though, says Steve Marinucci of Beatles Examiner. He followed with his own story quoting a representative from McCartney's camp as saying the entire so-called leak was "bogus."
The giveaway, according to both Marinucci and Beatlefan editor Bill King? McCartney's final track in the original story's song-by-song run down was titled 'April Fool's Day.'
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England cricket coach Andy Flower on Tuesday refused to say whether Kevin Pietersen still had an international future, after the star batsman was omitted from the squad for the next month's World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka.
But Flower, himself a world-class batsman in his playing days with Zimbabwe, said the present stand-off was a "very sad situation for everyone involved".
Pietersen was also left out for the limited overs and Twenty20 matches against his native South Africa starting Friday.
The 32-year-old shotmaker was the player of the tournament when England won the World Twenty20 in the Caribbean two years ago.
But his absence from the latest squad came as little surprise after he was dropped for the final Test against South Africa following his admission he sent "provocative" text messages to Proteas players, with some allegedly critical of Andrew Strauss, England's Test captain.
England suffered a 51-run defeat at Lord's on Monday and lost their position as the world's number one-ranked Test side to South Africa.
Strauss said he did not expect a quick resolution of the wider issues involving Pietersen and that this process was, in any event, best carried out in private.
His sentiments were echoed by Flower, who told Sky Sports on Tuesday: "It's a very sad situation for everyone involved.
"He (Pietersen) played superbly in our last Twenty20 World Cup but the circumstances that exist at the moment mean that he can't be selected for us.
"There are still issues unresolved and we will be addressing those issues when we have time to do so.
"Let me just be clear, this is not just an issue between the captain and Kevin. There are deeper issues.
"Certainly the issues of trust and mutual respect need to be addressed, there are unresolved issues that have reared their heads in the last few weeks. And those issues have to be resolved before there is any way forward.
"You resolve these issues face-to-face with people, not through agents or PR agencies, and if this issue is going to be resolved that's how it is going to have to be.
"There are always issues coming up, it's part of what makes the job very interesting and Andrew Strauss and I have worked very closely and very well together over the years and we'll continue to do so over this issue."
Meanwhile England seamer James Anderson said it was important a clear decision on Pietersen's international future was reached, whatever the outcome.
"I think all parties need to get a result at the end of the day and try and sort the issues out and whatever result they come to at the end of it, the players will just go a long with," Anderson said.
"You need everyone pulling in the same direction and I'm sure the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board), Strauss and Flower will be looking out for the interests in the future."
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England cricket coach Andy Flower on Tuesday refused to say whether Kevin Pietersen still had an international future, after the star batsman was omitted from the squad for the next month's World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka.


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As Americans carry on an intense, wide-ranging discussion of what the nation should do in response to the slaughter of schoolchildren in Newtown, Conn., it's worth pausing for a moment to reflect on the difficulty of shaping human behavior to fit the edicts of legislators and law enforcers.
As Americans carry on an intense, wide-ranging discussion of what the nation should do in response to the slaughter of schoolchildren in Newtown, Conn., it's worth pausing for a moment to reflect on the difficulty of shaping human behavior to fit the edicts of legislators and law enforcers.
The 18th century English writer Samuel Johnson captured this problem in a few eloquent words: "How small, of all that human hearts endure, that part which laws or kings can cause or cure."
Yet many Americans instinctively seek a "cure" for the madness and violence of Newtown, where the parents of the slain children are enduring the unendurable. President Obama expressed that impulse when he spoke on Dec. 14, hours after a 20-year-old gunman killed 20 schoolchildren and 6 adults in Newtown. "We're going to have to come together and take meaningful action to prevent more tragedies like this," he said.
On Wednesday, the president said he would soon send Congress a package of proposals for tightening gun laws and preventing acts of mass murder. Let's hope Obama and his advisers have the wisdom to recognize that laws will not solve madness and end gun violence. Americans should also hope the president understands that laws can have unintended consequences, especially when they're passed in a rush to "do something" in the aftermath of a horrific, inexplicable incident.
The latest gun-control debate should begin with an acknowledgment of some sobering facts.
According to estimates, there are between 200 million and 300 million guns in the United States. The National Rifle Association says there are 100 million gun owners. And even now, people are rushing to gun stores in Volusia and Flagler counties — and all over the country — buying pistols and rifles in anticipation of what "meaningful action" on gun control might mean. This is the first unintended consequence of the post-Newtown push for gun control — the further arming of a nation that already is armed to the teeth.
With hundreds of millions of guns already in private hands, it is not reasonable to believe that new gun- control legislation will markedly reduce gun violence. Some new measures may help, such as a ban on so-called "assault" rifles, but determined would-be killers can slaughter people with pistols, hunting rifles and shotguns.
Some gun-control advocates have focused on restricting high-capacity ammunition clips. Again, this might reduce the carnage in rampage shootings, but the fact is, it takes no more than a few seconds for a shooter to replace an empty magazine with a fully loaded one.
More rigorous background checks for gun buyers should be imposed. That won't limit the use of the guns already out there, however.
It seems likely that new gun laws will be passed in the wake of Newtown. But no one should expect these measures to provide much protection against future episodes of mass violence. Americans are going to have to look more deeply into the darkness of human nature and try to figure out what realistic steps can be taken to limit the damage from outbreaks of madness.


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The Lincoln Commission on Human Rights (LCHR) is seeking nominations for two awards to be presented this spring:
LCHR also is seeking to honor individuals who foster positive intergroup relations by promoting mutual respect, understanding, cultural awareness and appreciation in business, education, government, health, housing, religion and other areas of civic endeavor. Nominees will be judged based on activities implemented, service performed or programs operated in the City of Lincoln. Those who submitted previous nominations are encouraged to resubmit those entries.
Nominations are due March 19, and can forms are available by calling LCHR at 402-441-7624, sending an e-email to email@example.com or printing a form from the LCHR's website at lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: human). Completed forms can be faxed to 402-441-6937; dropped off at LCHR, third floor of the County-City Building, 555 S. 10th; or mailed to LCHR, 555 S. 10th St., Lincoln, NE 68508.
LCHR is the primary City agency responsible for the resolution of discrimination complaints brought by individuals and serves as the civil rights law enforcement agency for Lincoln. The Commission also provides diversity education, conducts outreach, and offers technical assistance in order to foster more inclusive community relations.


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When you've got a feverish kid, all you want to do is bring that scary number on the thermometer down. Until now, that is. A new report published online today in the American Academy of Pediatrics' journal Pediatrics turns conventional wisdom on its head, stating that parents should focus on making their child comfortable—but that there's no need to normalize her temperature, reports MedPage Today. In fact, doing so can actually slow down healing.
Plus: The Facts about Fevers and Febrile Seizures
Here's more about what pediatricians want parents to understand about fever:
- Fever is not a primary illness; it's one way the body responds naturally to illness—and it can have beneficial effects in fighting infection as it slows the growth and reproduction of bacteria and viruses. In fact, lowering a fever may actually prolong an illness.
- Contrary to what many parents think, there's no evidence that fever itself worsens an illness or causes long-term damage in a generally healthy child (so you can stop worrying that a fever is cooking your kid's brain cells).
- Many parents fear febrile seizures, but there's no evidence that fever reducers can prevent them. The seizures are usually caused by a rapid increase in body temperature in the early stages of an infection, often before the parents have even realized that their child has a fever. Also, scary as they are, febrile seizures are usually harmless.
- Let her rest! Don't wake your child to give her medication.
- Don't give your child other cough and cold products that contain an antipyretic when you're already giving her acetaminophen or ibuprofen, as this could result in overdose. (The FDA recommends against giving cold and cough meds to small children at all). Also, you need to pay close attention to dosing instructions based on your child's weight, not age or height.
- If you have a baby under four months old, a fever over 100.4 is cause for concern, and you should contract your pediatrician.
Bottom line: Pay attention to how your child feels instead of the number on the thermometer. The primary goal in treating fever should be to make your child more comfortable—and using fever-reducers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen are appropriate for that purpose. But if your child feels fine, there's no need to use them. Plus: Our A-to-Z Guide to Fevers
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A recent Marie Claire article described incidents of financial infidelity that would curl your hair.
One woman had no idea her family was swimming in unpaid bills and eviction notices—until she found a wad of them, stuffed into the lining of her husband's jacket.
Could this happen in your own marriage? Maybe not. But nearly a third of couples admit they've lied about money to their spouses, according to one survey.
It's less about cash than relationship dynamics, values, and expectations, says Barbara Nusbaum, Ph.D., a New York psychologist specializing in money and relationships.
Follow these guidelines to understand yours, and forge a healthier financial connection:
Dig up the past. What messages (verbal and nonverbal) did you get from your family about generosity, earning, spending? What "rules" did you absorb about how to handle money and discuss it? Spouses are often shocked to learn how different their internal blueprints are, Nusbaum says.
Clarify expectations. Articulate your expectations about lifestyle, savings, who handles which money chores, etc. Exploring assumptions can help expose deeply held values.
Stay involved. Not all money secrets start out as deep deception, Nusbaum says: "The person keeping secrets could've gotten stuck, they could be deceiving themselves, or there could be mutual confusion."
The only way to know for sure—and to prevent white lies from turning into a crisis—is for both people to get and stay involved in household money management. And swapping credit reports once a year might not be a bad idea either.
'Fess up. Is lying about money so bad? Don't spouses deserve financial privacy?


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Veterans will receive free admission to the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center the week of Nov. 10-16 in honor of their service.
On Saturday, Nov. 16, at 12:30 p.m. author and journalist RaeLynn Ricarte will give a presentation based on her book, "Living the Oath: Warriors Take It, Families Endure It."
Ricarte, the mother of a Marine, will discuss the process of writing the heart-stirring stories of 29 men and women from all branches of the U.S. Armed Services who have served on the front line and their families on the home front. She will be joined by a few of the people she interviewed for the book. Admission is $3.
In addition, a contribution is requested of a packaged food or personal care item to be donated to the Gorge Heroes Club, and sent to USMC Cpl. Jalyssa Nava and her Marines at Camp Leatherneck, the lead Marine base in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Camp Leatherneck supplies the little encampments that are farther out in the field.
The Gorge Heroes Club wants to make holiday boxes and is asking for hand and foot warmers, hot drink mixes, individually wrapped candy (chocolate is okay this time of year), nuts, granola bars, cookies and other snack items. The group would also like some holiday decorations so it can make the base a little more festive for the holidays. People can also drop off Christmas cards to add to the boxes if they wish.
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center is located off I-84 at exit 82, 5000 Discovery Drive, The Dalles, and is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 541-296-8600, ext. 201, or visit www.gorgediscovery.org.
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Wed 10th Oct 2012 23:47 UTC, submitted by MOS6510
"Java is a programming language that allows developers to write once and deploy everywhere - from high-end gaming desktops to smartphones. Its OS-agnostic and widespread nature is one of its strongest selling points, but one area where it can fall flat is performance. Generally, Java applications are not going to perform as well as native applications written for a specific OS. However, thanks to Project Sumatra that performance gap may soon become less of an issue."
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The difference is that you can write "perfect" java code and still your app will be potentially vulnerable (outside your control), whereas in C[++] it's all about the written code (under your control)
Until you link against third party libraries. A lot of browser flaws aren't actually Microsoft, Mozilla, or Google's fault. They are due to flaws in things like libjpeg, libpng, or openssl. Java applications are no different, you can think of Java as a big third party library. Even drivers, firmwares, and BIOSes have been known to have remotely exploitable vulnerabilities in them.
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I do love glittery things but I do not like glitter paper. It flakes off, the glitter gets on everything, and generally it's a big mess maker that isn't worth the trouble or expense. So when I heard about American Crafts Pow! Glitter paper I didn't even give it a second glance.
But a few weeks ago while I was teaching classes the store owner at Stamper's Corner, Carol, brought over some glitter papers to show the class that she really liked it. I picked up a piece just to be polite, and found myself amazed! Instead of a flaky, glittery mess, the glitter was completely contained. In fact, no amount of rubbing or manipulating would cause the glitter to come off of the paper. I was intrigued. Here was a product worth looking into!
The best way I can describe this paper is to call it rubbery. The glitter is contained by a thin flexible coating, allowing it to sparkle and shine but preventing any kind of mess!
My Fiskars punches did work on the paper, but I do not recommend punching it. As you can see in the photo above, the punch did not cut cleanly through and some of that top coat was torn/frayed rather than sliced clean, leaving a ragged and unattractive edge on both the punch and the paper left behind. I found that more intricate designs had an even harder time punching, or wouldn't cut through at all. It is a bit thicker, and definitely offers more resistance, than a piece of cardstock or normal patterned paper.
With its unique textured front and slick back, Pow! is not the easiest paper to adhere. I suggest using a generous amount of liquid adhesive, and I think this paper works best as an accent. As a background piece, it would be frustrating to have to adhere everything with liquid, especially since you must wait for the adhesive to fully dry before the pieces really hold.
Although I don't recommend punching this paper, I loved the results of using this product with my Sizzix and Tim Holtz steel-rule dies. They are strong enough to cut through much thicker and harder materials, so they cut cleanly (and easily) through this paper. I also tested the paper with a Making Memories Slice machine, and the results were good with it as well. My only word of caution about the Slice (or other cutters with small blades) is to expect that this kind of a material will wear out your blade faster than a traditional patterned paper. I did not even attempt to use this in my sewing machine – though I'm sure it's probably possible. The reason was simply that I didn't want to dull or break my needle.
Pow! paper was perfect for this layout of Cinderella Castle from our Disney vacation:
Supplies – Cardstock: Core'dinations. Decorative Paper: American Crafts Pow! paper (Silver, Pacific, Marine). Alphabet Stickers: American Crafts Thickers (Mirror Mirror), My Little Shoebox Mini Alphabet (Sky). Punch: Fiskars Border Punch (Scallop). Die: Sizzix. Other: Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Stickles (Picket Fence).
Now that I've really tested out a few sheets of Pow! paper, I'm looking forward to using it again, as well as collecting more of the available colors. This paper has such potential for use on items like cards, giftwrap, and even home decor, where flaking glitter could really be a problem. I look forward to working with this in future papercraft projects, and I envision myself using it a lot with my Sizzix machine to create glittery accents for my projects.
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Architectural Anarchy: Art, Artifacts & Antiques
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Website: pchstaging.com
When I was in Pilsen to visit The Vintage Bazaar last weekend, I was surprised and delighted to stumble upon Architectural Anarchy in the same building. And now that I've discovered this unique warehouse packed with vintage goods, I'll definitely be back.
You can imagine my utter delight when I stumbled into the warehouse that houses Architectural Anarchy. With 7000 square feet of vintage and antique goods, I could only wonder why I didn't know about this little treasure sooner? As it turns out, this warehouse space is a relatively new location for the store.
While some may be familiar with the Architectural Anarchy booth in the Andersonville Galleria, this new warehouse space is like nothing you've ever seen. Owner Gosia Korsakowski has collected an impressive mix of unique antique furnishings and art. From furniture and art to signage and quirky objects, the warehouse is a treasure trove of vintage and antique items. I spent a great deal of time there in absolute awe of the assortment of old signage. Unfortunately, I couldn't quite find a use for the giant Schlitz hand in my own home but I did spy a number of things that will give me reason to return again and again.
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Car Review
2014 GMC Sierra Work Truck: Overview
Pros: Attractive pricing; very capable; tough workhorse for tough jobs
Cons: Few features; bare-bones interior; some items look and feel cheap
What's New: The GMC Sierra is completely redesigned for the 2014 model year to offer new styling, new engines and improved capability.
The 2014 GMC Sierra is a full-size truck offered with several trims, from a base-level Sierra model to the high-end Sierra Denali. This overview covers the base-level 2014 GMC Sierra, also known as the Work Truck, which is aimed at commercial buyers looking for a no-frills vehicle that can get a job done.
In other words, don't expect the base-level Sierra to come with many features. The pickup has basics such as air conditioning, power locks and cruise control, but turn to the stereo and you'll find just an AM/FM radio -- no auxiliary jack, no satellite radio and no CD player. Cloth seats aren't even standard, as base-level trucks use vinyl upholstery instead.
Of course, the lack of equipment has an upside: reasonable pricing. The least-expensive base-level Sierra, a regular cab model with a regular-length bed, starts around $27,000 with shipping. Double Cab models are around $32,000, while Crew Cab variants start around $36,000. That's on par with rivals such as the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500, although the newly redesigned Sierra trumps both of those pickups with its on-road driving dynamics, updated interior and available features.
And yes, even on base-level Sierra models there are some available features. SiriusXM satellite radio is optional, as is a center-mounted touchscreen. Crew Cab models offer navigation. And shoppers can add alloy wheels, power windows and GM's OnStar telematics system, depending on the body style.
For the powertrain, base-level Sierra models start with an all-new 4.3-liter V6. It offers 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque, and returns 18 miles per gallon city/24 mpg hwy with 2-wheel drive or 17 mpg city/22 mpg hwy with 4-wheel drive. Optional for around $1,100 extra is a new 5.3-liter V8 that makes 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque. That engine returns 16 mpg city/23 mpg hwy with 2-wheel drive or 16 mpg city/22 mpg hwy with 4-wheel drive.
If you don't want any bells and whistles, the base-level 2014 GMC Sierra is a great truck for driving to job sites, hauling machinery and parking in construction zones. Same goes for its mechanical twin, the Chevrolet Silverado Work Truck. But if you're looking for a few more amenities, we strongly recommend moving up to a mid-range Sierra or Silverado model.


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Skip to comments.Freep Ann Coulter's Book on Amazon.com, Show DU How It's Done
Posted on 06/26/2003 10:32:53 PM PDT by Imal
Looks like the Gen-Xers over at DU are at it again. Note the amusing "recommendations" on Amazon.com, such as Mein Kampf and Big Lies: The Right-Wing Propaganda Machine and How It Distorts the Truth.
How about we FReepers stop by Ann's page and show these merry pranksters just what a good old-fashioned FReep, is?
This is important because many on The Left who read Ann's book will say: "What is she talking about? I'm a liberal and I'm not evil!" Many who support The Left really are evil; but most are probably just useful idiots of a mass movement (as described by Hoffer) or just well-meaning intellectuals who overestimate the power of intellect and underestimate the Law of Unintended Consequences (as described by Sowell). These people who are not truly evil can perhaps be converted to our cause; but they need to be handled with care and not flamed indiscriminately. Such people may find Ann's book less threatening to themselves if they have already read Hoffer and Sowell.
(I'm only up to Chapter 4 in Ann's book so far, so maybe she covers this. She has mentioned in interviews that the traitors she is skewering are the movers and shakers on The Left and not, for example, the rank and file who don't really understand what they are doing.)
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The billion dollar filter-and-share photo service has become a mainstream sensation, and now you can share your best snaps with everybody – online and off. Select shots can be turned into Polaroid-style prints (complete with white space for Sharpie-scriven captions) or collage-style posters. New Age fun with a vintage feel indeed.
Foursquare sew-on badges
We don't know about you, but we used to get a little electric jolt of a thrill whenever we unlocked a Foursquare badge (remember when people actually used Foursquare? Such an innocent time). Now you can tell the whole world – including old people who have no concept of social media – that you're the mayor of your local municipal swimming baths, thanks to these sew-on patches.
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Ah, Facebook – the ultimate online narcissism enabler. And now you can bring your most compelling status updates and "look how cool/drunk I am" photos to your offline friends with EgoBook. Let's face it: they deserve it for being too hip to have an account. It's a personalised, hard-bound real world document of your entire Facebook life – or at least its greatest hits.
With "social gaming sensation" Draw Something dropping users faster than a dodgy batch of heroin, it's high time to return to the board game it ripped off: Pictionary! Mattel's classic has you sketching out phrases and words for your chums to guess, and unlike Draw Something it (a)supports up to four players and (b)actually feels like a game – i.e. you can win.
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Leave "IRL" tweets for your friends and colleagues with this paper notepad, which leaves space for 140-character updates, hashtags and the time and date. Yes, it's totally pointless and yes, it's totally fun – as long as the recipient has at least some grasp of how Twitter works (unlike poor Moira Stuart).
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Will you brighten Wesley Snipes' prison Christmas? [poll]
Who wasn't touched by father-of-four Wesley Snipes' request to stay out of prison until January, because he's a father of four and the whole behind-bars thing would really mess up the holidays?
(OK, don't answer that. Not right now, at least. We haven't gotten to the poll yet.)
Because Snipes is apparently a man who values holiday cheer, the Ministry would like to provide contact information for anyone wishing to send him a Christmas card in federal prison.
Share the joy at:
Inmate No. 43355-018
McKean FCI
P.O. Box 8000
Bradford, PA 16701
Just make sure you obey the rules regarding what you can send -- remember what happened when Lil Wayne got caught at Rikers Island with that "music contraband."
Wesley Snipes reports to federal prison in Pennsylvania
Wesley Snipes tells Larry King why he shouldn't go to prison
Wesley Snipes' 3-year prison sentence for tax evasion is upheld
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Margaret Virginia Ridgway "Dena" Kunkel entered into rest Nov. 12, 2013. She was a longtime Grand Island resident.
She was the wife of the late Karl Kunkel; mother of Lilith Kunkel, Helen Dwyer and Emily (Gary) Dahlstrom; grandmother of Eric (Adrienne) Dahlstrom, Jolie (Andrew) Bourgeois, Casey Dahlstrom and Thea (John) Padgett; great-grandmother of Isabella and Jared Cook, and Cayla Dahlstrom.
When her children were young, she gave time to the Grand Island Cooperative Nursery School and to Camp Fire Girls. At one time she was the editor for the League of Women Voters and for the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo. She sang in the choir at the church. She enjoyed cooking, listening to opera, literature, theater and photography.
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Next Meetup
What we're about
A very warm welcome to the Copenhagen Theatre Circle (CTC) Meetup Group! The CTC is an English-language amateur theatre company that has been performing high-quality theatre in Copenhagen since 1968. We usually put on three full-scale shows each year, in the spring, autumn and winter (the winter production being a British pantomime). We hold open auditions for our shows, which means that anyone is free to audition. Apart from actors, our membership includes directors, stage managers, designers, technicians, costume people, set builders, PR people and a myriad of others who make our shows work.
If you want to become a CTC member and join us in one or more of these activities then please go to our website at http://www.ctcircle.dk and click on "Get Involved" in the top menu.
Besides our regular Meetups, we encourage our members to be creative and come with their own project proposals. These can take any form as long as it has something to do with the performing arts. So, for example, if you're burning to perform that play you've just written, put together a project and we'll most likely support you! Don't be shy! Come along and have some fun. You'll meet great people and who knows, you might just find yourself under the bright lights one day ...
There are many ways to keep an eye on what we're up to, either follow us here on Meet Up, keep an eye on our website ( http://www.ctcircle.dk ), Like us on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/ctcircle/?ref=ts&fref=ts) or even follow us on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/ctcircledk)
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Adebayor winner lifts Spurs above Arsenal to 4th
STOKE, England (AP) — Emmanuel Adebayor scored a late winner as Tottenham came from behind to beat 10-man Stoke 2-1 in the Premier League on Sunday, provisionally lifting the team above Arsenal into fourth place in the race for Champions League qualification.
Spurs are two points ahead of their north London rivals, who play their game in hand against Wigan on Tuesday, after Adebayor tapped in Clint Dempsey's low cross in the 83rd minute.
Dempsey had equalized for Tottenham at Britannia Stadium in the 20th after Steven Nzonzi opened the scoring in the third minute for Stoke, which is still not mathematically safe from relegation.
Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam was sent off in the 47th after collecting a second yellow card for a foul on Jan Vertonghen.
Spurs' 2-2 draw at Chelsea on Wednesday meant their top-four destiny is no longer in their own hands but beating Stoke has at least put pressure on Arsenal and ensured the battle for fourth will go down to the final day of the season, when Tottenham hosts Sunderland and Arsenal visits Newcastle.
Initially, though, Tottenham couldn't live with Stoke's trademark intensity and physicality, and conceded a poor goal when Adam whipped in a straightforward free kick to the near post for Nzonzi to glance home a header.
Roared on by its fans, Stoke was winning all the 50-50s and second balls but Tottenham finally came into the game with Gareth Bale off target with a couple of chances before Dempsey reacted quickly to place a finish into an empty net from 30 yards out after Mark Wilson botched a clearance following miscommunication with goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.
Adam's red card changed the complexion of the game and Spurs peppered Begovic's goal with a series of shots from Dempsey, Bale and Adebayor.
The crucial breakthrough arrived when Dempsey wriggled free in the area and delivered an inviting center that Adebayor could hardly miss.
Stoke is six points clear of third-from-bottom Wigan, which has two matches remaining, and has a far superior goal difference.


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A Yahoo reverse phone lookup may seem like what you need, but is it? Making sure you're doing the right type of search is important before you spend time trying to dig up information that just might be inaccurate and extremely outdated. Make sure you read through this entire guide so you do not make the same mistake countless others do when trying to perform a Yahoo reverse phone lookup.
If you've got a mysterious 10 digit phone number that keeps calling, leaving threatening messages or calling at all hours of the night then you might want to consider a reverse telephone search, but make sure you use the right service before spending time or money On one. The fact of the matter is a Yahoo reverse phone lookup will only work on numbers that are publicly listed land lines. Surveys and research show that a growing number of people are using their cellular phones as their home numbers, making them unsearchable via Yahoo or any other public directory for that matter. So what can you do?
The only real option is to use a privately held database. You've probably seen these before and not even realized what it was. Basically how they work is you able to search for a number regardless of carrier or if it's a cell phone or land line and you can get the name and address of the owner in just a few seconds flat. Every day more and more people are using these services since the traditional manual lookup is almost completely unreliable these days. The information is mostly outdated and it just does not work for cell phones or newer telephone carriers.


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Dont really know where to put this, Came home this morning, opened my work email to receive the sad news that Georg Martens has passed away after a battle with cancer. Although he did not post here, he was active on flyafrica. so if anyone here has connection on that side maybe pass the news on :(
"Captain Martens joined Qatar Airways in 2007 and though his career has been cut short, he will always be remembered for being honest and fair and a thorough gentleman. Captain Martens was a well-known figure amongst us and he was well liked by all his colleagues and peers. He performed all his duties with the utmost professionalism and will be missed tremendously.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult period of mourning."
Capt. Georg Martens aka Deutscher (flyafrica) RIP
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Thanks, I knew him from the old Namib Air days.
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I've read some of his posts on Pprune. A real gentleman
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Wonderful World of Puss in Boots, The (US - DVD R1)
No, it's not an animated porno, Gabe reviews the classic children's anime...
Loosely based on the beloved fairy tale classic, Puss in Boots tells the story of Pero (an incredibly ironic name if you add an 'R'), an adventurous kitty with boots, a sword, and a warrant on his head (he freed some mice, a bad move in the cat world). Our hero happens upon a young boy, Pierre, whose father has recently passed, and whose brothers are unwilling to share their inheritance with.
The rascally brothers kick Pero and Pierre out in the rain, but before anyone can wallow in too much self-pity, the cat suggests that Pierre is destined for greatness, and talks him into vying for the hand of Princess Rosa, whose father has just put her up on the auction block. But efforts seem futile when the evil Lord Lucifer decides to take the young Princess as his own using his dark, magical powers.
I knew immediately, without knowing a thing about Puss in Boots or its director Kimio Yabuki, that this film was brought to me by the same people that made the 1970s anime version of the Tchaikovsky based Swan Lake. As far as tone and look are concerned, the two films are almost identical. This is really saying something when you take into account, one, that the majority of child based anime from the era all looked pretty much the same, and two, that I'm no expert in the field.
Though not quite as good as Swan Lake, Puss in Boots is an affectingly charming little film, complete with the humour, action, and memorable songs of its follow up. It's obvious that Japanese mega-studio Toei was trying to capitalize on the winning Disney formula of the era, but there's also a healthy dose of Chuck Jones and Friz Freleng in the film's action set pieces and slapstick moments. These American influences do not deter the piece from being undeniably Japanese however. Though the character's eyes are gigantic, they still maintain that anime edge.
I'm never been shy to admit my affinity for children's entertainment, but unfortunately Puss in Boots lacks that special something that makes its entertainment value transcend age. This film is released and aimed squarely at anime collectors and kids. Unlike some films that may have trouble entertaining today's youth (like previous Discotek Media release Taro: The Dragon Boy), Puss in Boots is brisk and avoids cultural barriers. It also includes the well produced English dubbing from when the film showed on American television as The Wonderful World of Puss in Boots (the full title, which takes up a lot of room on my page), insuring that the little ones won't have to struggle with subtitles. But fret not, collectors; this classic also retains the original Japanese track.
As neither a fan nor child, I found the two tracks interesting in that the American studio actually put effort into writing song lyrics to go with the Japanese produced music, an effort not made by most over the Pacific transfers for children. The English translation was directed by one Fred Ladd, and a quick glance at his IMDb profile seems to indicate he was an expert in the field.
For a nearly forty-year-old animated feature, Puss in Boots looks pretty great. There are issues with minor artefacts and some grain, but Discotek seems to have really gone out of their way with this release. I noticed only minimal compression issues or noise. The only complaint I have is with the transfer's interlacing. This is not very obvious when the film is running, but you can see by my screen caps that the effect runs rampant throughout the film.
As stated in my film review, this disc contains both the original Japanese and English dubs. Both tracks are presented in Mono. The Japanese track has the edge, as it has a higher fidelity and general volume level, but it also has a tendency to become harsh and somewhat distorted during louder moments. The English track must be turned up to be audible, and is muffled. Both tracks are digital quality, and neither had any noticeable pops or crackles.
The disc's extras are sparse, and include a small collection of Discotek Media animation trailers, a still gallery, and two short text essays from the film's creators. The box states that the still gallery contains rare black and white stills, but the stills are straight from the film. It's not that I don't believe that the producers had some trouble acquiring these stills, but what was stopping them from simply turning screen caps black and white in Photoshop?
Fans of anime may be intrigued to know that none other than Hiayo Myazaki himself was responsible for some of the animation in this film. I'm probably not going to be watching this one again any time soon, but it was a fine viewing the first time, and may actually appeal to kids today. The disc itself is dry as far as extras, but the film looks and sounds better than it probably has in decades.
Review by Gabriel Powers
Worst Nightmare Senior Member Join Date: July 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 6,716
What happened to the girls head on the second screen shot?
And no young cousins to help with your review Gabe?
And no young cousins to help with your review Gabe?
Gabe Powers Editor Join Date: September 2004 Location: United States Posts: 4,721
That's a dude, and like I said in the video section, there's an issue with interlacing through-out the picture. Maybe I shoulda had the girls over to watch this one, but I wasn't sure if it'd be too outdated for them. Now I know better.
YlowBstard Member Join Date: February 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 854
I liked this movie when I was younger. I don't remember it that well though.
Worst Nightmare Senior Member Join Date: July 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 6,716
Gabe Powers wrote: ...but you can see by my screen caps that the effect runs rampant throughout the film.You see, this is where I say whoops! I did read it...honest (must be because I am at work)
Oh and great review Gabe (forgot to add that!)
Oh and great review Gabe (forgot to add that!)
Edward Brock Member Join Date: September 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 75
Gabe, wouldn't that be "a nearly forty-year-old animated feature"?
Gabe Powers Editor Join Date: September 2004 Location: United States Posts: 4,721
Uhhh...we're talking leap years....maybe I should change that...
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Disc Details
Release Date: 30th May 2006
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Single side, single layer
RCE: No
Video: NTSC
Aspect: 2.20:1
Anamorphic: Yes
Colour: Yes
Audio: Dolby Digital Mono Japanese, Dolby Digital Mono English
Subtitles: English
Extras: Music and Effects Track, Photo Gallery of Rare Black and White Stills, Text Interviews with Creators, Theatrical Trailer
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Kimio Yabuki
Cast: Susumu Ishikawa, Toshiko Fujita, Rumi Sakakibara
Genre: Animation
Length: 80 minutes
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Editor Becomes a Judge
Kendrick J. Hawkins spent most of his early adult life writing about judges, their rulings, their faults, their pedigrees and their deeds of public charity. A century ago, the attorney and former editor of the Dublin Times, became the first judge of the newly created Dublin Judicial Circuit.
Kendrick Hawkins was born on July 11, 1870 in neighboring Washington County. His father, William A. Hawkins, served the Confederate States of America during the late war and bore the scars of a grievous wound he suffered at the horrific battle at Chickamauga. His mother, Mary Mayo Hawkins, was a native of the south Georgia county of Dougherty. The Hawkins left Washington County in the mid 1870s, and moved northward to Hancock County.
Kendrick Hawkins' family could hardly be called wealthy. At the age of fourteen, Kendrick was forced to drop out of school and take a job as a printer's devil. That fortuitous happenstance led to his removal to Warrenton, Georgia and later on to nearby Gibson, Georgia, where Hawkins entered the newspaper business at the age of seventeen, making him one of the youngest editors in the history of the State of Georgia.
In one of his earliest assignments, Hawkins became the co-editor of the Tennille Enterprise. By mid-spring of 1890, Hawkins was selected as the sole owner and editor of his native county's second largest paper. Within three months, Hawkins returned to Gibson to take the position as the editor of the Gibson Enterprise-Record. Hawkins' affable personality and ability led to his election as the Mayor of Gibson, one of the city's youngest mayors.
By 1895, Hawkins yearned to expand his horizons. He studied law under Judge B.F. Walker of the Toombs Judicial Circuit of northeast Georgia. His experience as a newspaper writer and editor immensely aided the driven young man to stand before the bar for examination in two short years. Hawkins practiced law in Gibson for some half-dozen years before making a life altering decision to move to the rapidly grown metropolis of Dublin, hanging out his shingle in front of the Pritchett Building, some two years after marrying his bride, Mary Leola McNair.
Hawkins, a hard worker, established a substantial law practice. One biographer wrote, "He had a good reputation as a lawyer. His arguments were always forceful, and his treatment of his cases was so clear and simple that he was seldom involved in useless technicalities." Hawkins returned to his first love when he founded the Dublin Times in 1904.
One tell tale sign of his success came in the 1906 trial of Gus Tarbutton and Joseph Fluker. Hawkins was hired along with Peyton Wade and J.B. Hicks by the State of Georgia to assist the Circuit Solicitor in the prosecution of the defendants for the murder of Letcher Tyre. In those days, state prosecutors were forced to hire highly regarded private assistants to compete against the high priced attorneys hired by wealthy defendants. Mostly assistant solicitors were hired to keep those highly regarded assistants from joining the defense case. The 1906 case eventually died a slow death when the Laurens-Johnson county line was shifted to change the venue to Johnson County court, where the prosecutors and the jurors were more sympathetic to one of their own citizens.
Hawkins' continued success and outstanding reputation among other lawyers led to his appointment as Judge of the City Court of Dublin in December 1908. Hawkins continued to practice law as well as devoting time to his civic duties as an officer of the Citizens League and the Dublin Chapter, Royal Arcanum. Hawkins was also a member of the Knights of Pythias, the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, and the Woodmen of the World. Judge Hawkins saw many opportunities to cash in on the many business opportunities which arose during the zenith of the Emerald City's unparalleled business boom of the 20th Century's first decade. Hawkins invested in the Union Grocery, one of the city's largest groceries. He personally formed the Garage Equipment Company as its founding president in 1909. Ironically, while riding in an EMF roadster, Hawkins and three prominent men were nearly killed when their car flipped over in the sandy road bed of Bellevue Avenue in front of the current Chamber of Commerce building.
In the spring of 1911, Hawkins announced that he would become a candidate of the Oconee Judicial Circuit. Just four months later, his plans were changed when the act creating the Dublin Judicial Circuit was approved by the Georgia legislature on August 18, 1911.
The circuit was originally composed of four counties; Laurens, Wilkinson, Twiggs and Johnson. The circuit would be officially formed on January 1, 1912. But, by the end of the first year, Wilkinson County would ask and receive permission to join the Ocmulgee Circuit. Treutlen County was moved from the Oconee Circuit to the Dublin Circuit in 1958 to compose the circuit's current configuration.
In one of Judge Hawkins' most controversial grand jury charges, the member of the Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks charged the Laurens County Grand Jury to abolish the Elk's Locker, which he deemed to be a place where whiskey was illegally sold and consumed. Judge Hawkins, a staunch prohibitionist, asked the Grand Jury to indict his fellow Elks for their crimes citing that four of five crimes can be directly traced to the demon rum. The charge drew cheers from sincere church folk and the liquor loathing ladies of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. In confounding his friends, Judge Hawkins stated, "It is just as illegal to sell whiskey in a fashionable club room as in the back alley, and that the law was no respector of persons and should be enforced all alike."
In a case of first impression in Georgia, Judge Hawkins was asked to rule on the issue of whether or not a woman may remarry after a divorce and still seek alimony against her former husband. While it was the generally accepted practice to terminate support to a former wife upon her remarriage, the issue had not been directly addressed in state statutes or in common law precedents. In the case of Emma Tharpe vs. C.A. Tharpe, both Twiggs County, Mrs. Tharpe took her ex-husband back to court to force the continuation of her monthly, twenty-five dollar supplements following her remarriage. With no precedents to guide his decision, Judge Hawkins exercised his "common sense" belief that no man should support another man's wife.
On the morning of July 11, 1914, Judge Hawkins was leaving the business section of town. He wasn't feeling all that well. His brother, W.M. Hawkins had just been buried in Atlanta a few days before. In discussing the death of his brother, Judge Hawkins told friends, "I wish when the time should come to cross into the Great Divide; that I go suddenly and without suffering a long period of illness.
It was his 44th birthday and the judge wanted to spend it catching up on some of his reading. All of a sudden, the Judge slumped in his chair. His family rushed to his side. Neighbors futilely came to his aid, but to no avail. He died in just five minutes.
Judge Hawkins was succeeded by William W. Larsen, Sr., who eventually did run against and win the Congressional seat Hawkins once eyed. At the age of forty-four, Kendrick J. Hawkins was a rising star in the judicial ranks. His judicial ability and temperament were ideal for advancement outside the limits of his district. He was going to be a giant in the judicial and political ranks of Georgia.


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Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music company, will further expand its line-up of direct-to-consumer offerings and services for music fans through an agreement with Moontoast, a leading social marketing, social commerce and analytics company. The announcement was made today by Randy Malinoff, Head of D2C eCommerce for UMG, and Marcus Whitney, co-founder and CTO of Moontoast.
As part of this agreement, UMG will utilize Moontoast's social commerce and analytics platform to launch, promote and sell music, merchandise and related goods through digital and social channels including Facebook, artist websites and artist fan sites.
"Social is the next frontier in the digital music revolution and Moontoast's market leading platform allows UMG's artists and labels to reach their fans anytime and anywhere," stated Randy Malinoff, Head of D2C eCommerce for UMG. "Having already powered successful social commerce campaigns for our Universal Music Nashville, Island Def Jam and Interscope labels, we're thrilled to select Moontoast to power our direct to consumer initiatives companywide."
Music is one of the most popular digital goods categories and 2011 was a record-breaking year for digital downloads, with 1.3 billion digital songs sold. According to Nielsen's 2012 study, album sales are already up 15 percent compared to the same period last year, with over 1 billion digital songs sold by October 1. Social media is indeed fueling this digital music revolution; many of the top social media performers are musicians, with Eminem, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga ranking in the top 10 for worldwide social media presence. Music fans are flocking to social channels to follow their favorite musicians. Seven of the top 10 accounts on Twitter are musicians and 50 percent of Twitter users follow at least one musician.
"Moontoast is excited and honored to be expanding our relationship with Universal Music Group," commented Marcus Whitney, Moontoast co-founder and CTO. "As a music lover, it is both professionally and personally gratifying to be helping the world's leading artists and labels build closer relationships with their fans. We are looking forward to delivering a broad variety of offers to passionate fans across the globe."
Making Social Work
Today's release follows an exciting quarter for Moontoast. Last month, the company announced its Northeast office move from Andover to Boston and the expansion of its executive team with Vice President of Business Development, Anand Raman, and Vice President of Sales, Ryan Burke, as well as its partnership with ExactTarget to bring Moontoast's Social Activation Engine to ExactTarget customers through their SocialPages product. Additionally, Whitney was named CTO of the Year by the Nashville Technology Council. Before that, the company unveiled its suite of social activation applications, several new customers including Procter & Gamble, Time Inc. and Simon & Schuster, and expanded key partnerships with Demandware, Magento, Mercent, PayPal and Facebook.
To help brands drive social engagement and growth, as well as lead generation and sales, the company's social marketing applications can be distributed anywhere online and load at the point of impression with the user. These interactive applications work in tandem with the Moontoast Social Analytics Suite, which was built from the ground up to deliver critical insights that help clients understand their relationships, relevancy, and results. Customized views allow users to see which messages led to interactions, transactions and endorsements, giving marketers and brand managers a full suite of powerful, social marketing apps that include the ability to self-fund social campaigns through commerce-enablement and to keep users continuously engaged.
About Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is the global music leader, with wholly owned operations in 60 territories. Its businesses also include Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's premier music publishing operations worldwide.
Universal Music Group's record labels include A&M/Octone, Angel, Astralwerks, Blue Note, Capitol Records, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, Fonovisa, Geffen Records, Interscope Records, I.R.S., Island Records, Lost Highway Records, Machete Music, Manhattan, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Republic Records, Universal Music Latino, Verve Music Group and Virgin Records, as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. The Universal Music Group owns the most extensive catalogue of music in the industry, which includes the last 100 years of the world's most popular artists and their recordings. UMG's catalogue is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). Universal Music Group also includes Global Digital Business, its new media and technologies division and Bravado, its merchandising company.
Universal Music Group is a fully owned subsidiary of Vivendi.
About Moontoast
Moontoast is an emerging leader in social marketing, social commerce and social analytics. Moontoast's Social Activation Engine enables brands to effectively focus their social efforts on relationships, relevancy and results through a library of social engagement and commerce applications distributed on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, blogs and affiliate websites. Brands can directly measure social and transactional results using Moontoast's patented Social Analytics Suite. Gartner Research has named Moontoast a "Cool Vendor" in Music and eCommerce, and Billboard Magazine called Moontoast a "Top Startup of 2011." For more information, visit www.moontoast.com.


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Saturday, November 16, 2013
- 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Opening of Natural Hair Care Salon in Budd Hall on the Lee County Campus
- Details:
Cosmetology students in the Natural Hair Care Specialist Program will supplement classroom education with real life experiences. Services will be offered at reasonable prices.
- Specific Location: Cosmetology Department in Budd Hall on the Lee County Campus
- General Location: Lee Main Campus
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Buddy Holly would be happy that Lubbock made the Top-40 list!—Laverne Clancy, TH Facebook Fan
Thanks for the Memories
EDITOR'S NOTE: As part of Texas Highways' 40th-anniversary celebration in 2014, we want to share readers' TH-inspired travel memories throughout the year. Send us your recollections!
Our desire to travel Texas began in the late '80s when we went to Big Bend and met Hallie Stillwell. We just headed south from Arlington, with our copy of Texas Highways as a reference.
We were newly married, and when our son Colton arrived, our travels continued. We went on an annual rafting trip on the Guadalupe, and afterwards, the post-trip goal was to visit somewhere in Texas we had never been to before—especially if it involved trying out one of the top swimming holes, or a hike to Enchanted Rock.
Fast forward to 2011: Colton was graduating from college, and we realized we had not taken him to Big Bend. Spring break that year found us traveling to Monahans, Balmorhea, Fort Davis and Indian Lodge, a Star Party at McDonald Observatory, the Marfa Lights, the Hotel Paisano in Marfa, and riding a glider. The glider operator was surprised that I had a Texas Highways issue from 2005. We hiked The Window and Emory Peak at Big Bend National Park, and the Santa Elena Canyon trail. On the way home, we passed through Terlingua, and ended our trip with a camp-out at Colorado Bend State Park and a hike to Gorman Falls.
I still have copies of Texas Highways magazines that I have kept because there are still so many places to see.
AMBER PARKER, Ovilla
Try the Pie!
Just read about Marble Falls' pies in January's Merge. I cannot let the many readers of TH miss a little-known jewel—Pie Peddlers (www.piepeddlers.com), on Glen Rose's
town square. Open Thursday through Sunday, this place serves fruit, cream, and nut pies that taste just like the ones my mother used to make years ago. They make everything from scratch except the Blue Bell ice cream with which they top just about any pie of your choice.
My wife and I drive down there from Cleburne almost every weekend for a "fix" of these marvelous confections.
ROBERT L. PHILLIPS, Cleburne
Our favorite social media of the month...
In 2013, we camped at these state parks: Lake Mineral Wells, Daingerfield, Inks Lake, and Purtis Creek. We hope to do much more of the same in the new year!
Susan Lowery
Two years ago, I saw more than 100 migrating sandhill cranes just before dusk near Yorktown. We stopped and took photos.
Nell Morrow Black
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I love every town and city featured in TH because you mention the local cuisine. Check out Lee's Hickory Smoked BBQ in Haslet!
SGT. Vince Rios, USMC (RET), Haslet
Lee's Hickory Smoked BBQ is at 103 Schoolhouse Rd., 817/439-5337.


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COQUITLAM, BC – It was a hot and sunny Sunday afternoon at Town Centre Park for what proved to be a heated affair, as Vancouver Whitecaps FC women (0W-3L-0D) were defeated 2-0 by Seattle Sounders Women (1W-0L-0D) in United Soccer Leagues (USL) W-League action. In keeping with the Cascadian rivalry, a strong showing of 1,465 fans were on hand to show their support for the 'Caps, who are still chasing an elusive first win to the season. The fixture marked the 39th all-time meeting between Vancouver and Seattle, with both teams celebrating their 12th competitive season.
Opportunities abounded for both sides in the first half, but despite the quick pace of the back and forth match, the first 45 minutes proved fruitless. Seattle would get their first real chance at goal eight minutes in when central midfielder Veronica Perez managed an athletic diving header off a cross by striker Lyndsey Patterson. The ball appeared to be heading towards goal before Whitecaps FC left fullback Brittany Galindo managed to deflect it wide of the net at the last second. In what was typical of the back-and-forth throughout the match, Whitecaps FC were quick to respond only a minute later when central midfielder Mary Kate McLaughin was able to get past her marker to head a corner by Mele French with pace just beyond the far post.
'Caps striker Jenna Richardson showed great vision at the 17 minute mark, cutting off a Seattle pass in central midfield and dribbling past a defender to rifle one off from the top of the 18-yard box, but the powerful shot sailed well high of goal. Not long after, Whitecaps FC appeared to have drawn first blood in the 23rd minute when centre back Shannon Woeller lobbed a ball into the box, which midfielder Nicole Setterlund neatly flicked on just over the head of Seattle goalkeeper Katie Hultin, but the play was called back for being offside.
The majority of the chances for the Sounders in the first half came from Seattle's left flank, where striker Megan Manthey proved extremely hard to contain on the wing. Fortunately for Whitecaps FC, Woeller proved to be a stalwart at the back, with the Canadian international severly limiting Seattle's chances from the middle of the pitch. The momentum and possession continued to shift like a pendulum, and despite the best efforts of both sides, the score remained 0-0 at halftime.
The second half got off with a bang and Manthey was finally able to find the opportunity she needed to propel the Sounders into the lead. Centre back Victoria Frederick provided service from the corner and Manthey threw herself at the cross, hip-checking it beyond the reach of 'Caps goalkeeper Gurveen Clair and into the back of the net.
Eager to reciprocate, Whitecaps FC played impressively through the next 20 minutes. Midfielder Demi Stokes and French were threatening together and continued to piece together skillful combinations, but their final execution was not enough to get them on the scoreboard. With the match showing signs of slowing down, Seattle tallied a second goal in the 81st minute when Perez collected the ball and struck a hopeful shot from 36 yards out. While Clair was able to track the ball, it would take an awkward bounce a few yards in front of her and spin into the side meshing for the second Seattle goal of the day.
Refusing to give up, the 'Caps best opportunity of the match would come late in the 86the minute when Richardson caught Hultin off her goal line and chipped her from the top corner of the 18-yard box. Hultin showed athleticism, as she hustled to get back and managed a finger-tip save to knock it barely wide of the gaping goal.
While disappointed with the loss, Whitecaps FC women's head coach Jesse Symons was happy with the effort put forth by the team and has reason to be positive moving forward. "I think defensively, we were very good today," he told whitecapsfc.com after the match. "We didn't really allow much at all. We controlled their very talented attacking players, and weren't stressed defensively for the majority of the game. It was a back-and-forth match and even though we probably had a bit more of the play, we weren't able to break down Seattle in the chances we created. Now we'll look to build on our attacking side of the game and find a way to put a goal or two past Colorado on Friday."
The defeat leaves Vancouver still chasing their first points of the season, but the team still has plenty of time with a long road ahead to move upwards within the W-League Western Conference standings. Next on the docket for the 'Caps women is another home match against Colorado Rapids Women, slated for this Friday night, June 1. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. PT at Exhibition Stadium in Chilliwack, BC. For schedule and ticket information, visit whitecapsfc.com or contact Hugh Hamilton at 778-330-1360.
Scoring Summary:
47' - SEA - Megan Manthey (Victoria Frederick)
81' - SEA - Veronica Perez
Match Stats:
Shots: Vancouver 11 - Seattle 7
Saves: Vancouver 2 - Seattle 4
Fouls: Vancouver 11 - Seattle 17
Corners: Vancouver 2 - Seattle 5
Offsides: Vancouver 5 - Seattle 0
28' - SEA – Lindsay Elston
82' - SEA – Lyndsey Patterson
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
30.Gurveen Clair; 28.Brittany Galindo (2.Taylor Patterson 74'), 23.Jennifer Jeffers, 33.Shannon Woeller, 4.Danielle Johnson; 22.Brandi Vega (21.Paige Adams 40'), 18.Nicole Setterlund (6.Jaclyn Sawicki 45' (19.Molly Rouse 64')), 16.Mary Kate McLaughlin, 8.Demi Stokes; 29.Mele French, 3.Jenna Richardson
Substitutes not used: 31.Alyssa Williamson, 20.Alison Fentor, 7.Brienna Shaw
Seattle Sounders Women
33.Katie Hultin; 4.Kate Deines, 28.Brooke Gilbert, 22.Victoria Frederick, 19.Annie Sittauer (25.Lindsay Johnson 63'); 9.Julia Roberts (27.Nicole Stanton 45'), 21.Lindsay Elston, 17.Veronica Perez, 10.Sophie Reiser (20.Ashley Willis 45'); 16.Lyndsey Patterson, 8.Megan Manthey (24.Kara Kuttler 74')
Substitutes not used: 38.Megan Kufield


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Roland at Glastonbury 2010
The XX are a pop/soul/new-wave trio from South London who formed in 2005. Five years later, the band are signed to Rough Trade records and have released their debut album 'XX' which was ranked #9 with Rolling Stone and #2 with NME in their "Best of the Year" polls.
They have just played Glastonbury and are set to play Belgium's finest, Rock Werchter as the beginning of their 30 date European and USA tour which ends in October of this year.
The Cube 80X Guitar Amp is the most powerful amplifier in the Cube series line-up: the brand new Cube 80X delivers a massive 80watts of power through a 12" speaker, and features a switch cake clean and a lead channel design derived from its predecessors, the Cube 20X,30X and 60.
Other features include a Looper, a unique solo function with memory for recalling present amp tones or serving as a 3rd channel, simultaneous Boss reverb and delay with a tap tempo, a built in automatic tuner, an aux input for connecting MP-3 players, CD players, other audio and more…
Bigger pads, stronger hardware, and enhanced V-Edit capabilities anchor the new TD-12KX V-Stage kit. The drum rack and mounting hardware have been redesigned as well, providing an extra solid feel with enhanced pad mounting and placement. The KD-120 kick pad is larger and more stable, as is the PD-105 floor-tom pad", offering a more natural look and feel around the kit. Enhanced V-Edit features have also been added to the TD-12KX package for a wider variety of custom sounds. For drummers who want the best V-Drums sound and performance without the larger footprint and price of the flagship TD-20KX, the TD-12KX is the ideal instrument.
Faithless: Sister Bliss using the V-Synth GT Elastic Audio Keyboard
Roland's original V-Synth set a new standard in expressive synthesis and sound design. It won awards and acclaim around the world, as it forever changed the way sounds were created and performed. But just when you thought V-Synth technology had reached its peak, Roland raised the bar even higher with the new flagship V-Synth GT! This unique instrument injects the V-Synth's famous Elastic Audio Synthesis engine with revolutionary Articulative Phrase Synthesis technology. Its expression and realism is unprecedented, as is its ability to make never-before-heard sounds.
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Brannor wrote:Here is your chance to post ideas.
BUT certain rules apply:
* this is a POST only, NON discussion. All contents discussing others ideas will be deleted.
* just posting ideas does NOT mean it will be implemented
* keep it short but to the point
* keep it nice and friendly
* do NOT post endless lists of haks/models/code
If you want to discuss someone's idea, make a new topic in General Discussion. I don't like deleting posts, but I will if I have to.[/quote]
In addition to the above rules, I'd like to make note of other rules/suggestions comments.
1. DO a search on your idea before posting, if its been proposed here or on the GD, then don't post it.
2. Be Concise: if you cannot summarize your idea in 2 sentences, then its not for this thread, post it to the GD for player feedback so that you can refine the idea.
3. If the team has made its position known in the past, don't post. Going through all 17 pages of the former thread, I was utterly amazed at how many times the same ideas were proposed over and over and over again. Examples include death planes, character xp from crafting, haks, new spells.
4. Be patient---Many of the ideas require extensive coding, and we have a very limited volunteer staff, whose activities are dictated by a combination of 1. what interests them and 2. What needs to be done.
5. Avoid chain suggestions---If person A proposes a change, A suggestion based off of person A's proposal is beyond the scope of this thread. This is commentary and theory.


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Garages present an excellent storage space, and can lower insurance premiums on automobiles. They are also an excellent way for property owners to add value to their homes. Modular garages offer the best possible value for money and return on investment as they have the ultimate solution to multi-car storage, though their size means they have to be excellently constructed. Waterloo Structures has been specializing in outdoor structures for the home for over 25 years, and have created customizable modular garages that offer customers the best quality structures tailored to their exact requirements.
The company manufactures the modular garages in PA but can deliver them anywhere in these states NJ-MD-NY-DE-VA. The company also offers installation services so that every step of the process is taken care of after the initial site prep. The company offers help with forms or direct phone numbers to set the parameters for the build, which includes setting the size, doors and windows and other options including wiring and flooring.
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About Waterloo Structures: Waterloo Structures have been in operation for over 25 years, manufacturing high quality sheds of all shapes and sizes and from a range of materials. Their vast range of different shed designs come in wood, vinyl or LP SmartSide and can be delivered as a prefabricated set or installed by a specialist technician. New products are regularly being added to their online catalogue. For more information, please visit: http://www.waterloostructures.net.