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Unless you've been hiding under a rock lately, you've likely heard about what recently happened to Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich. The homofascists and their godless collaborators drove him out of the company he co-founded because six years ago he contributed $1,000 in support of the Prop 8 effort in California, which defined marriage as the union of one man and one woman.
Eich is only the latest high-profile victim to experience their aggressive assaults. There have actually been hundreds of average American citizens who were also attacked for their support of Prop 8 through harassment, intimidation, death threats, violence, vandalism, job termination, etc. We haven't heard much about them because they aren't well-known leaders of tech giants (Brendan Eich) or famous celebrities (Phil Robertson).
If someone donates $100 or more in support or opposition to a ballot initiative in California, state law requires the disclosure of your full name, occupation and employer. The LA Times published an on-line, searchable database in 2008 with the names and information of those who contributed to the Prop 8 referendum. Armed with this information, militant members of the Al-'Gay'da and Lezbollah terrorist networks utilized Google Maps and produced/published maps indicating where all of the Prop 8 supporters lived and worked. Almost immediately, the supporters of natural marriage found themselves in the crosshairs of an angry mob of homofascist enemies of freedom.
So, whenever liberals argue in favor of legislation mandating the disclosure of the identities of contributors to political issues or candidates, now we know why. It's not really about financial transparency or the integrity of the democratic process. It's so they can target, intimidate and launch reprisals against those with whom they disagree. All dissent must be silenced by the homosexual Taliban.
The following examples are direct quotes taken from a much larger list compiled by the Heritage Foundation, which provides a considerable amount of additional documentation and links. They are categorized under four headings: vandalism, harassment/hostility, violence/threats of violence, and employment jeopardization. If you don't read the entire list, let me especially call your attention to the violence and threats of violence section of this report. Everyone really needs to make themselves aware of the true colors of the rainbow-masked thugs.
An elderly couple who put a Yes on 8 sign in their yard had a block thrown through their window.
A senior citizen who placed a pro-Prop-8 bumper sticker on her car had her car's rear window smashed in.
One woman with a "One Man, One Woman" bumper sticker had her car keyed and tires deflated while she was in a grocery store.
One man who placed signs in his yard and stickers on his cars and motorbike reported that someone egged and floured his home three times and egged, floured, and honeyed his car twice. Someone also pushed over the man's motorbike and scraped the bumper stickers off the back glass windows of his cars.
Vandals spray-painted vehicles, garages, fences, and Yes on 8 signs in Yucaipa, California.
An Alta Loma resident who placed a Yes on 8 sign in her yard found the words "love for all" and "no on 8" spray-painted on her fifth-wheel trailer.
In San Jose, vandals spray painted the garage doors of two homeowners who displayed signs supporting Prop 8.
Vandals also spray-painted anti-Prop 8 messages on commercial and residential buildings in Fullerton.
One woman who placed a pro-Prop 8 sign on her balcony reported finding that her staircase leading downstairs had been covered in urine. She also found a puddle of urine at the bottom of the stairs.
Orange spray paint was used to vandalize a statue of the Virgin Mary outside one church.
Swastikas and other graffiti were scrawled on the walls of the Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in San Francisco.
In San Luis Obispo, the Assembly of God Church was egged and toilet-papered, and a Mormon church had an adhesive poured onto a doormat and keypad.
Signs supporting Prop 8 were twisted into a swastika at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Riverside.
Someone used a heavy object wrapped with a Yes on 8 sign to smash the window of a pastor's office at Messiah Lutheran Church in Downey.
According to one source, the Yes on 8 campaign estimated that approximately one-third of an estimated 25,000 signs distributed in California were stolen or vandalized before the campaign ended.
In some cases, perpetrators crossed fences and walls to steal signs or removed signs that had been securely fastened in place. One individual reported coming home late and hearing male voices outside her home.
Prop 8 supporters have reported receiving phone calls and voice mails calling them "bigot"and using vulgar language. Sometimes harassers called at work. A public relations firm hired by the Yes on 8 Campaign received so many harassing phone calls from one person that the sheriff's office became involved.
Other Prop 8 supporters received e-mails, letters, and postcards using vulgar language and offensive labels like "gay hater." Through the contact form on his business's Web site, one individual received an e-mail stating "burn in hell."
Two women painted an arrow and the words "Bigots live here" on the window of their SUV and parked the vehicle in front of a household that had supported Prop 8.
In another case, an individual who supported Prop 8 found himself the subject of a flyer distributed in his town. The flyer included a photo of him, labeled him a "Bigot," and stated his name, the amount of his donation to Prop 8, and his association with a particular Catholic church.
At the University of California, Davis, a Yes on 8 table on the quad was reportedly attacked by a group of students throwing water balloons and shouting "you teach hate."
One woman who stood near a street with a Yes on 8 sign reported that a man stopped his car and shouted at her, "You despicable filthy bag of [expletive deleted]." Other drivers circled the block and yelled things like "You [expletive deleted]" each time they drove by her. Once a car with several men stopped, and a man in the back seat opened the door and threw something at her. Another driver stopped her car and yelled, "Get the [expletive deleted] out of here. Who do you think you are, bringing that hate into my neighborhood?"
"According to eyewitness reports published on the Internet," states one news source, "racial epithets have been used against African Americans at protests in California — with some even directed against blacks who are fighting to repeal Prop. 8." One man, for example, reported he was called a particular racial slur twice and said the anti-Prop 8 protest he attended "was like being at a klan rally except the klansmen were wearing Abercrombie polos and Birkenstocks." Another man reported that "he and his boyfriend, who are both black, were carrying NO ON PROP 8 signs and still subjected to racial abuse."
Joe Solmonese, head of the Human Rights Campaign at the time, echoed this sentiment on the "Dr. Phil" show when, in response to a question from a Mormon audience member asking why his church was being targeted, he reportedly declared, "We are going to go after your church every day for the next two years unless and until Prop 8 is overturned."
After Prop 8 passed, crowds of same-sex marriage activists congregated for protests at Mormon houses of worship throughout the nation. One video shows same-sex marriage activists massed outside the Mormon temple in New York City crying "fascist church" repeatedly. Another video appears to show angry activists rattling the gates of the temple in Los Angeles and chanting "shame on you." Images from various protests show signs like "Mormon Scum," "Get your filthy church off me,"and "Keep your hate in Salt Lake."
Anti-Mormon malice reached a new level when someone mailed packages containing suspicious white powder to Mormon temples in California and Utah. At least one of those incidents triggered a domestic terrorism investigation.
Jose Nunez, who became a U.S. citizen just months before Prop 8 passed, was waiting to distribute signs outside his Catholic church when a man grabbed several Yes on 8 signs and fled. When Nunez followed the thief and tried to recover the signs, the thief reportedly yelled "What do you have against gays?" and punched Nunez in the face. According to Prop 8 supporters, Nunez suffered a bloody eye and wounds to his face and was taken by ambulance to a local hospital "where he received 16 stitches under his eye."
In Fresno, the town mayor received a death threat for supporting Prop 8. The threat stated, "Hey Bubba, you really acted like a real idiot at the Yes of [sic] Prop 8 Rally this past weekend. Consider yourself lucky. If I had a gun I would have gunned you down along with each and every other supporter." The threat also mentioned a "little surprise" for a local pastor who supported Prop 8 and "his congregation of lowlife's" [sic]. "Keep letting him preach hate and he'll be sorry," the perpetrator threatened. "He will be meeting his maker sooner than expected." The threat also stated that anyone in Fresno displaying a Yes on Prop 8 yard sign or bumper sticker was "in danger of being shot or firebombed." Police took the threat seriously, launching a criminal investigation and taking extra steps to protect the mayor and pastor.
In another incident, an elderly woman in Palm Springs was besieged by an angry mob protesting Prop 8. Video footage posted on the Internet shows several men shouting at the woman as a television reporter tries to interview her. "Get out of here," one man shouts in the elderly woman's face. Later the video shows the woman, who is carrying a large cross at this point, surrounded by several men, including at least one who knocks the cross out of the woman's hands and stomps on it. Someone also reportedly spit on the 69-year-old lady.
A small group of Christians encountered similar hostilities when an angry crowd apparently took them for pro-Prop 8 demonstrators as they prayed and sang hymns on a sidewalk in the Castro District of San Francisco. One of the Christians reportedly later stated that the people in the crowd shouted words like "haters" and "bigots" and then "started throwing hot coffee, soda and alcohol on us and spitting (and maybe even peeing) on us." Someone in the crowd allegedly threatened to kill the group's leader, and someone else allegedly tried to pull down the pants of one of the men in the group. A woman in the group was allegedly struck on the head with her own Bible before being thrown to the ground and kicked. Video footage posted on the Internet shows a band of police officers dressed in riot gear fending off the angry crowd and escorting the Christians to safety.
In one disturbing incident just days after Prop 8 passed, a radical group called "Bash Back!" invaded a Christian church in Michigan. The group's Web site featured photos of members dressed like terrorists and brandishing various objects as weapons. A press release posted by the Alliance Defense Fund, a public interest legal association that is suing the openly anarchist group in federal court, states:
'[M]embers of the group dressed in militant garb staged a protest outside the church during a worship service to distract security personnel, blocking access to the building and parking lot at various times. Other members of the group dressed in plain clothes then deceptively entered the building. At a coordinated time, they sprang up to disrupt the service, terrifying many attendees. The group shouted religious slurs, unfurled a sign, and threw fliers around the sanctuary while two women began kissing near the podium. The group pulled fire alarms as they ran out of the building.
Scott Eckern was employed as the director of the nonprofit California Musical Theater in Sacramento before being targeted for personally donating $1,000 to Prop 8. Once Mr. Eckern's support for Prop 8 was discovered, the theater was "deluged" with criticism from prominent artists who opposed Prop 8. Critics included Marc Shaiman, the composer of Hairspray, who stated that his work could not be performed at the theater because of Mr. Eckern's support for Prop 8. Mr. Eckern resigned.
Richard Raddon was the director of the Los Angeles Film Festival before he landed in the crosshairs of Prop 8 opponents. Mr. Raddon personally donated $1,500 to Prop 8. As in the case of Mr. Eckern, once information about Mr. Raddon's personal donation was disclosed to the state and published on the Internet, he became a target of Prop 8 opponents. According to an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, "A threatened boycott and picketing of the next festival forced him to resign."
The extreme nature of this crude, but effective new tactic was poignantly illustrated in the case of Marjorie Christoffersen, a 67-year-old restaurant employee who donated a mere $100 to Prop 8. Once information about Ms. Christoffersen's $100 donation was published on the Internet, Prop 8 opponents launched a protest against the restaurant where she worked, prompting the restaurant to offer activists a free brunch and Ms. Christoffersen to offer an apology. However, when Ms. Christoffersen refused to renounce her support for Prop 8, the meeting "turned ugly" and "[b]oisterous street protests erupted that night." Ms. Christoffersen eventually decided to take a leave of absence to protect the restaurant, which is owned by her mother, and the other employees who worked there.
In other cases, business owners who supported Prop 8 either personally or through their enterprises have had their businesses targeted for reprisals by same-sex marriage activists. A dentist in Palo Alto lost patients because he donated $1,000. Purves & Associates, an insurance company in Davis, was picketed with signs such as "Purves Family Supports Homophobia" after family members donated to Prop 8. Protesters rallied and handed out free ice cream to retaliate against a family-owned creamery that supported Prop 8. Activists boycotted the Grand Hyatt hotel in San Diego because its developer donated money to help to put Prop 8 on the ballot. Same-sex marriage activists also targeted a self-storage company because its owner and his family donated money to Prop 8.
The supporters of Prop 8 have paid a very steep price for defending marriage as the union of one man and one woman, and very few homosexual activists have ever disavowed the crimes that the homosexual Sharia supporters have perpetrated. Nevertheless, these brave individuals are to be commended for standing up for the truth despite the onslaught of attacks. Liberty will require many more people to do the same. Brendan Eich was only latest victim of the virulent Al-'Gay'da terrorists, and we too will need to be a people of courage and conviction if we ever hope to stem the tide of these sin-obsessed, sodomy-fixated destroyers of morality and freedom.
Moreover, what happened to Brendan Eich functions as a metaphor for life. In the same way that the founder of Mozilla was forced out of his own company, the homofascists, liberals and secularists also want to dethrone God from the universe he founded. Of course, the Bible confirms the fact that they will ultimately fail, but in the meantime that doesn't thwart them from all their raging and vain plotting (Psalm 2:1; Acts 4:25).
An estimated 35,000 people contributed to the Prop 8 effort. That means the vile, militant supporters of sin-based sodomy "marriage," have got a lot of work ahead of them. Their Islamofascist-style purge of all defenders of morality has only just begun.
For the homo-terrorists, Brendan Eich is "one down" – only 34, 999 more to go!
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Barb Wire.


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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the tuna in a nonreactive bowl with the scallions, 1 teaspoon of the chili oil, the sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the black sesame seeds and 1/2 teaspoon of the white sesame seeds. Sprinkle over the smoked paprika and season with salt. Mix together, and then refrigerate.
Slowly brown the melted butter in a pan over low heat. Brush some onto a single layer of filo, and then fold in half. Brush another layer with butter, fold in half, and place on top. Repeat with the third layer. Cut the filo stack in half on a bias, and then bake on a baking sheet until crispy, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.
Mix the Dijon with the remaining chili oil, incorporating well. Swipe some spicy Dijon on a plate, with 1 tablespoon of the tuna on top. Place a layer of filo over, and then top with another tablespoon of tuna and another filo layer. Finally top with one last tablespoon of tuna. Top the napoleon with the red onions, cilantro and the remaining sesame seeds.
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The HotelBeijing Noodle No. 9 is the kind of casual noodle shop you'd expect to find on the bustling streets of Shanghai, Hong Kong or Beijing. Under the direction of Executive Chef Zhigang Li, the kitchen cranks out mouth-watering selections of soup, dim sum, noodle and rice dishes and chef's specialties.
Highlights of the menu include Peking duck, fried fish with sweet and sour sauce, pork dumplings, pan-fried king prawn in Chinese wine sauce and mixed vegetable salad with shrimp.


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title={Classifying Software Changes: Clean or Buggy?},
author={Sunghun Kim and Whitehead, E.J. and Yi Zhang},
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abstract={This paper introduces a new technique for predicting latent software bugs, called change classification. Change classification uses a machine learning classifier to determine whether a new software change is more similar to prior buggy changes or clean changes. In this manner, change classification predicts the existence of bugs in software changes. The classifier is trained using features (in the machine learning sense) extracted from the revision history of a software project stored in its software configuration management repository. The trained classifier can classify changes as buggy or clean, with a 78 percent accuracy and a 60 percent buggy change recall on average. Change classification has several desirable qualities: 1) The prediction granularity is small (a change to a single file), 2) predictions do not require semantic information about the source code, 3) the technique works for a broad array of project types and programming languages, and 4) predictions can be made immediately upon the completion of a change. Contributions of this paper include a description of the change classification approach, techniques for extracting features from the source code and change histories, a characterization of the performance of change classification across 12 open source projects, and an evaluation of the predictive power of different groups of features.},
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After the wedding reception, Mackenzie, J.T., Kevin, Scott, and Victoria go to the coffeehouse. Kevin kisses Mac, and he realizes how deep his feelings are for her. Michael and Lauren head off on their honeymoon in the Newman jet. Paul tells Ashley about Jennifer Mitchells disguises that he found in her room, and that hes going to fly to Toronto to meet her personally. He shocks Ashley when he tells her that John has a gun to protect her from Tom. Devon and Yolanda are surprised when Dru arrives home from St. Louis, and Dru reminds Devon that fighting is unacceptable behavior. In her St. Louis hotel room, Sharon and Brad discuss how much they have come to mean to each other, and they kiss passionately. Realizing that theyve already gone too far, they pull apart. Brad goes back to his room and Sharon leaves a phone message for Nick. Nick takes Phyllis home and she invites him in. They drink wine and play video games. They kiss passionately, undress, and make love.


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A lot of time has passed since the last episode of Tokyo Ghoul. An Arc was completed and over a month of peace went by. The 20th ward is once again peaceful, Amon has settled down and is now considered an experienced investigator in the 20th ward. But things cannot stay like this forever, otherwise there would be no story to watch. Hence why we fast forwarded straight into more conflict.
It amazes me how the information circulate in the world of Tokyo Ghoul, or rather, the lack of circulation of information. Come to think of it, I don't believe I've seen anyone use a cellphone or a computer in the show yet, so no wonder that information and knowledge seems to stay so cryptic. Rize has been dead for ages at this point. The girl was powerful, but she stopped giving sign of life for so long it would be normal to assume she is dead at this point. Everyone in ward 20 seems to think she is still alive and now both Jason and Touka's brother are trying to recruit her into their war.
Speaking of that war, I am not sure I understand the logic behind such a thing. I understand that Ghouls are strong, but they seem severely outnumbered compared to human population. If they try to rebel against the authority of the Doves it only means that more powerful human organization will go after them. I don't know everything about the universe of Tokyo Ghoul, but I think it is pretty likely that countries still have military and stuff. I see that the Quinque are strong weapons, but if Rize died crushed under metal bars I'm pretty sure that a bomb or just a tank is enough to kill a Ghoul. This just goes to say, what is the point of fighting the humans here? If they piss off the Doves too much they will just get crushed by greater forces. I'm just trying to understand what the plan is there for the 11th Ward.
While I am rather skeptical of their future, on the short term I would definitively put my money on the 11th Ward for the war against them and Ward 20. Touka might be strong, but I'm not sure she would win if she was to fight against her own brother. Beside her, there really aren't that many people in Ward 20 that seem capable and willing to fight a war. For one, since they are pacifist, Kaneki and Renji probably have the strength to fight in that war, but Kaneki definitively doesn't have the mental strength for it. I wonder how Ward 20 will do to survive that thing, it will be interesting to see if Kaneki finally get to start manning up.
This will probably mark the last arc of this Tokyo Ghoul season. As far as I'm aware the show has blazed through the manga, so it is unlikely we will get more any time soon, but I really enjoyed the show so far despite the needless censoring. I'm really looking forward to this final arc and see just how fucked up things will get. I wish for lot of death and suffering in the future, that's the kind of story I like.
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If you're going to a business-related interview, careers event or networking opportunity in the next few weeks, the Autumn Statement could very well come up in conversation. It's an important political, economic, business milestone, and the announcements in it will be high on the news agenda for a while.
Making sure that you can summarise some overall themes, understand what they mean in real world terms, and express your own opinions on this important event is likely to really impress an interviewer, recruiter or new contact.
To help you, here is a summary of three aspects of the Autumn Statement that stand out to us - the relevant facts, our thoughts on them, and some pointers to help you form your own views.
"Did you see that the government has pledged to support the UK's fintech sector?"
Fintech (the use of technology in finance) is booming in the UK, and in the Autumn Statement the chancellor announced that he'd like to help it grow more: "The government is determined" he said, "to support a more competitive banking sector where new banks, alternative providers and financial technology (fintech) firms can thrive alongside the established players."
He announced a number of regulatory and tax reliefs for two important kinds of fintech entities: P2Ps, or peer to peer lending platforms, which use technology to enable individuals to lend securely to each other; and crowdfunding platforms, which allow individuals to contribute funds to new businesses or projects.
Add your own opinions
- How effective do you think these measures will be in reducing the dominance of the retail banking "Big 4" (Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds and RBS) in the UK?
- Do you think these new funding sources could ever replace the mainstream banking system?
"Will we need higher taxes as well as spending cuts to clear the deficit?"
One of the biggest headline points from the Autumn Statement was the size of the deficit, the difference between the government's annual income and annual expenditure. It's due to come in at a whopping approximately £90 billion this year. The deficit has lessened year by year since 2010, but not by anywhere near as much the government had previously predicted - the deficit was originally supposed to have been eliminated by the end of this parliament.
The chancellor was also forced to report in the Autumn Statement that forecasted tax revenues are disappointingly low. When taken with the deficit figure, suggested Labour and the Lib Dems, that means some tax hikes may be needed in the future.
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- George Osborne has said that he has no plans for increased taxes and will continue to fund deficit reduction through spending cuts. Is he right?
"There were some good new measures for young people, but perhaps not enough."
There were some announcements in the autumn statement that could potentially help young people, students and graduates. The most notable were the setting up of a new postgraduate loan scheme and the news that the government is abolishing National Insurance contributions for young apprentices, which should make it easier for employers to take them on. There was also some extra money for NHS support for young people with eating disorders.
However, argued the Young Greens, the government's austerity measures are severely damaging young people's career prospects and, as a result, their mental health.
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- What more would you have liked to have seen in the Autumn Statement for young people?
- Do you think an end to austerity would improve or hinder your career prospects and overall quality of life?


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Turbine has released a batch of new screenshots today of the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons Online expansion, Menace of the Underdark. The latest screenshots offer a look at a mystical forest cavern found beneath the Eveningstar region. Give them a look after the break.
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You don't need us to tell you how vital new relationships are in business. So, how do you make a lasting impression in a world filled with the endless-scroll news feeds and short attention spans? Well… a great personality is probably your bet. Unfortunately, you can't buy one of those. But you can buy an awesome, well-design Business Card. What's the look like?
Streamline your content and reduce the amount of clutter by only including the minimum amount of info: Good designs don't overwhelm users with loads of unneeded stuff. Resist the urge to put unnecessary links and logos on your cards, like, your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter handles unless they are truly a central part of your business. Usually your name, company, phone number, email and website will suffice.
Before searching for pricing estimates, draw up a few ideas. It will help if you have a budget in mind for the project before undertaking this task.
Are you using your cards to gather new clients? If so, quality always speaks louder than quantity — shift your budget towards a nicer card at a lower quantity over a cheap card at a higher quantity. This may be one of your primary lead-gen tools, you don't want to cheap out.
If your cards are needed more for leave-behinds and meet-and-greets, you're probably better served by shifting your budget towards the more economical options.
Once you have narrowed the focus of your message, next you should brainstorm what you can do to make your card exceptional. How many business cards have you gotten in your lifetime? Ok, how many of those do you remember? This can be accomplished through the combination of original, innovative design with high-quality printing and materials.
Printers love their lingo! But, don't be intimidated. You, too, can be slinging around terms like a pro:
You will generally hear two different terms when choosing paper. "Text" refers to the thinner paper stocks which are usually measured by weight, and "Cover" refers to a more rigid card stock and is measured by thickness.
The mass of Text stock is calculated by weighing 500 sheets of 25″ x 38″ — this is referred to in pounds. A common text stock is 100# (or 100 lb.) but is generally not recommended for Business Card printing. For reference, typical copy paper is 50# (50 lbs.).
Cover Stock is calculated by measuring the thickness of one sheet expressed in thousandth of an inch. Every POINT = .001 in. It is commonplace to see 12 pt., 13 pt., 16 pt. and even some thicker specialty stocks, like, 34 pt.
This could refer to the look and feel of the actual card stock, or it could denote a specialty coating that results in a matte or gloss finish (we'll touch on that later).
Matte and Uncoated Card Stocks have a dull look and can be written on with a pen or pencil. This paper is useful for business cards that double as appointment cards; or, if you want to leave notes on the back about the context of where you met someone.
Gloss Card Stocks have a shiny look and are slightly more durable. Colors are bolder and blacks are darker on gloss papers.
The total number of business cards that you order will affect your price. The more you purchase, the more cost-effective your per piece value will be. If your phone number and email address aren't changing anytime soon, buy in bulk.
If you are producing company cards for multiple employees at once, you can receive quantity discounts for submitting more than one set. Just be sure that each employee has enough cards to satisfy your printer's minimum quantity for a particular printing process.
In addition to using spot colors to enhance full-color printing (5th color spot), they can be used on their own and printed on custom card stock colors and textures. The personalization comes with a price tag, but the originality factor is worth every penny.
Instead of just printing the face and back sides of your business cards, consider painting the edges too! Edge Painting is available in many colors including Fluorescent and Metallic. Look for their Pantone equivalents to coordinate with the color scheme of your design.
By matching your design's background color with the edge paint, you can fake the look of using a colored paper.
Painted Edge Business Cards look best when applied to double-thick stocks. While 16 pt. cards add a highlight to the edge of your cards, 34 pt adds a broad stoke of color.
If big cards aren't your style, maybe mini-sized cards are more your thing. At a fraction of the size of standard business cards (3.5" x 2"), mini business cards are less intrusive on your wallet and fit perfectly in your change pocket. As a bonus, they're cute as hell.
Another way to separate yourself from the herd is to start experimenting with different shapes. Circles, triangles or squares will make your card stand out, but the most unique business cards are unique, die-cut shapes.
Round 1, 2, 3 or all 4 corners with 1/4 inch radius to give you cards a distinctive and elegant finish. In addition to the eye-pleasing aesthetic, the corners won't get "dinged" as easily which will keep your cards looking pristine longer.
Struggling to fit all of your information on a 3.5″ x 2″ rectangle or does your custom graphic need more space? Add a score and double your real estate with horizontal (3.5″ x 4″ flat size) and vertical (7″ x 2″ flat size) folding cards.
Short Folds are also a great way to customize on a budget. Instead of folding perfectly in half, your card folds off-center to create a standard-sized panel (3.5" x 2") and a smaller panel (e.g., 2.5" x 2"). The reveal caused by the short size can be used for lots of fun effects.
Rather than applying a gloss or matte coating across the entire card, it can be applied to specific areas of your design to create a cool effect that leaves part of your graphic glossy and part matte.
This process creates either a raised (Embossed) or recessed (debossed) image by stamping card stock between plate and counter dies.
This effect has a very distinguished and formal appearance. It can be applied to areas with no printing (blind), aligned with a secondary graphic (registered), or with a secondary application of foil (combination) for an extra touch of class.
Mirror-foil finish can be applied to specified areas of your artwork. These metallic surfaces can create some of the most striking and memorable visual effects on any business card.
It is important to make sure your business card reflects you and your business, choosing one or more specialty options can make you stand out. Just don't go crazy with the add-ons or you risk looking gimmicky.
Is your design ready or do you have some additional questions about custom business card printing options? Contact Jakprints (or reach out to us on social media), we're always happy to help.
I am interested in designing an embossed style business cards. I have a general sketch of my Business Name with Logo and Slogan. Will you guys be able to complete the final art design of it in a couple of options for me? Can you give me costs associated with this whole design and actual cards. Thanks.
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To exchange ideas and experiences with motion control systems.
It seems timely to set up this group with the recently announced of a motion control Kit from XMOS. The introduction of this kit is clearly signalling to industry that XMOS is an ideal technology for implementing motion control products.
This group is not in competition with the Robotics' group as it is catering to a group more focused on the control system rather than the huge range of topic areas covered by robotics.


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Freedom From Fear
Freedom From Fear
During your brief stay on this planet you will experience hundreds even thousands of events. You'll be someone's child, probably someone's parent; you will go through many relationships and 2.1 marriages. You will hold several jobs, make several choices, and travel to many cool places. You may also enjoy (or not) a plethora of recreational activities that could significantly impact the quality of your life.
If you're like me, you'd prefer to have this life of yours filled with success, love, happiness, and adventure…let's call this a life well lived. Many things will influence this life journey such as talent, opportunity, effort, beliefs, choices, health etc. but none as much as Fear and your understanding of it. This speech will help you better understand this powerful force and ensure that, in the future, it's your servant, not your master.
We all have the ability to climb a mountain, sing to a crowd, visit the ocean floor, write a book or paraglide high over the earth, yet few of us do. It's not for lack of talent or opportunity but most often because of Fear. Fear does have its place when it protects us from harm. It prepares our body for fight or flight. But all too often Fear works to limit us, prevent us from doing cool things and cause us to do things we shouldn't. Fear can keep you at a job that's not good for you, in an unhealthy marriage, prevent you from giving a speech, writing a book, or even dancing and singing.
When asked what has enabled me to live this charmed life of adventure, travel, and success I answer, mastering Fear. Learning to master Fear is the most important thing I have ever done. It has enabled me to accomplish more than my four university degrees combined. The reason I climb, fly, sing, and give speeches has nothing to do with ability and everything to do with managing Fear.
In this hour you'll learn;
- what fear is
- to recognize the many faces of fear
- to appreciate the impact fear has on your life
- several tips to gain more control over fear
- how to erase self doubt
- how you can unleash your potential and climb your "mountain"
If you don't control FEAR, it will control you.
Jim is passionate about the study of Fear and strives to help others better manage it… not eliminate it but to control it. In this hour you will be inspired to take control of your Fear. You will be introduced to some tools to enable this and you will be entertained by the many stories of one man who is getting better at mastering Fear.
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My ZIA is very plain and simple. Almost looks bare.... like maybe I forgot to finish tangling. But it IS completed.... and hopefully reflects my sentiments.... and thoughts for someday being wittness to "world peace".... (which reminds me of the movie Miss Congeniality with Sandra Bullock. Remember the Miss Rhode Island contestant? All she wanted was "world peace", too.)
Plain and simple: Peace
|ZIA - Bristol Vellum 5"x5" - Sakura Micron Black #01; graphite shading
Happy tangling.....
... and thank you for visiting and sharing your comments.


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Sentences for tyranny. Journalists, teachers, & those learning a new language might especially like this page. The lines of text below use tyranny in a sentence, and provide visitors a sentence for tyranny.
Also see sentences for: despotism, oppression, severity.
- Anthony stands for tyranny! (8)
- His sensations habitually shaped themselves in accordance with those two permanent requirements of his nature, liking for adventure, and hatred of tyranny. (8)
- It calls for wholesome tyranny. (10)
- Like the professor, nay, like Alvan himself, he would not see that she was the victim of tyranny: none of her signs would they see. (10)
- That queer proud blend of simple chivalry and tyranny, of piety and the abhorrent thing! (8)
- That Sunday tyranny of yours has to be defended. (10)
- What tyranny could equal this tyranny of your freedom? (8)
- Why was there all the tyranny that made Derek and Sheila so wild? (8)
Glad you visited this page with a sentence for tyranny. Perhaps also see a sentence for table and ways to use tablet in a sentence. Now that you've seen how to use tyranny in a sentence hope you might explore the rest of this educational reference site Sentencefor.com to see many other example sentences which provide word usage information.People looking for: tyranny in a sentence, use tyranny in a sentence, sentence for tyranny, a sentence using tyranny, how to use tyranny in a sentence, a sentence with the word tyranny, example of tyranny in a sentence, Sentence from tyranny words, sentence with the word tyranny, simple sentences with tyranny in, tyranny in a simple sentence, tyranny used in a sentence, visited this page.


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Discover Burien Seeking Nominees for Annual Awards Dinner, Coming March 1
The folks at Discover Burien (Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer is on the board) are looking for nominations for their Annual Awards Dinner & Silent Auction, which is coming Friday, March 1:
Award Nominations are now open in the categories of:
- Business Leader of the Year
- Non-Profit Leader of the Year
- Student Leader of the Year
"Please visit our survey link HERE to nominate those leaders you feel have gone the extra mile in making Burien better for everyone!" reads an announcement. "Everyone is welcome to nominate. Winners will be announced at the awards dinner. Buy your tickets now. Call the Discover Burien office at 206-433-2882 or email [email protected]."
Nominees will be reviewed by current members of the Discover Burien Marketing Committee.
Winners will then be chosen by the Discover Burien Board of Directors.
Last year's winners included:
- Business Leader of the Year – Dan House, Tin Room/Tin Theater
- Student Leader of the Year – Elliott Newsom, Highline High School
- Discover Burien Volunteer of the Year – Margie Gibb
- Team Clean Sweep Recognition of the Year – Doug Query
- Non-Profit Leader of the Year – Highline Schools Foundation


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The teaching in 1 John chapter 2 is a familiar yet hard teaching. Following Jesus is all about love. True love. The God kind of love. I know when I'm experiencing this kind of love because I can feel my heart expand in my chest. I thank God that I'm experiencing this kind of love more and more towards more and more people. But, I don't experience it often or consistent enough. I don't because the corollary to experiencing this kind of love is denying the false loves in our lives. Too often I love stuff, or how people think of me and I pursue those kinds of love. That's not God love. That love originates in me, finds fulfillment in me, and glorifies me. Ultimately this selfish love, this sin, cannot be fulfilled because it is forever seeking more of the same and it devalues me because it pulls me away from the only true source of fulfillment and value. I need to reject it and remove that love from my life and allow God to replace it with His love, so that I can have a more intimate relationship with him and be a more committed follower of Jesus.
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The teaser trailer for James Wan's THE CONJURING has arrived although it is the same scene that was shown last year at NY Comic-Con.
Starring Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Ron Livingston and Lili Taylor, THE CONJURING opens on July 19, 2013.
Before there was Amityville, there was Harrisville. Based on a true story, "The Conjuring†tells the horrifying tale of how world-renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren were called upon to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in a secluded farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful demonic entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most terrifying case of their lives.


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Come with us on a journey back in time to walk along the streets of Pompeii as the Romans did more than 2,000 years ago !! In Pompeii explore the once busy Roman Port before enjoying a visit to a local winery for lunch. Vesuvio is home to some excellent wineries, walk through the vineyards and learn all about the grapes and flavours of the wine produced in this fertile land.
Drive up to the volcano of Vesuvio .We will accompany you as far as possible by road and then give you time to reach the rim of the crater on foot , so that you can savour the spectacular views from the summit.
With most of Pompeii excavated you can wander around this vast site as you could in ancient times.You can stop by the shops, call in the theatre, visit the houses and even read the graffiti on the walls.That is only the beginning, much more to see in this marvellous excavation site -If you have already visited Pompeii if ,we can combine the winery visit with lesser known excavation site of Herculaneum.
Still towering high above the bay is the volcano of Vesuvio.For those who wish to walk up to the rim, we can take you as far as you can by road and then give you ample time to walk up to the crater, it will take you around 40 mins to walk up, dependent on fitness levels, another 40 minutes to walk down.For those who wish to admire the volcano from afar, you can do so on your tour of the winery.
Local family run wineries abound in the Vesuvio area - this extremely fertile land is home to vines hundreds of years old.Wander through the vineyards and hear all about the production and flavours of the local wines, Enjoy a lunch based on local cheese, cold cuts ,pasta.. not forgetting a taste of their own wines.
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Suggested timings, shore excursion 08.00hrs -8/9 hours - Hotel/apt 08.30hrs - 8/9 hours
If you are on a shore excursion we will modify timings to suit you.
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The winery offers a selection of cold meats/ pasta along with wine tasting for your lunch.
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Pompeii , Euro 11 ( Euro 13 when they have exhibits in the site)
Vesuvio , Euro 10
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Hello Christina, I am writing to tell you what a wonderful time we had with Mario and our day in port in Naples. Mario was a wonderful driver and tour guide taking us to places we have never visited and educating us on the very beautiful area you are so fortunate to live in. Next time we visit your area which I hope is not long we will definitely we using your services. I will also be...Read all »


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Our vision gives us 90% of the information we received, which helps us to understand more about the world and avoid all obstacles.
On the Internet like a virus spreads a natural solution, which many say that restores sight in a few weeks.
It is a saffron, which can be bought anywhere, or in-store for healthy foods
As you well know, saffron is used over time as a drug that can fight depression and to fight cancerous tumors, as well as being an excellent natural antioxidant.
Italian researchers have found that saffron is more favorable for the general health of people, especially with regard to those who by reason of age, lose their sight.
What should you do
You need to consume Saffron each day , and after a few weeks you will notice the Improvement of your eyes.
It does not matter, whether you consume saffron in the form of tea, or as a seasoning for food, the effect is the same.


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Trying to fill the void left by Tom Pelissero at the Green Bay Press-Gazette, I'm attempting to do film review of last night's win against the Indianapolis Colts while aiming to reveal the nuances, trends and personnel groupings not uncovered by the naked eye when seen in real time.
Three hours and seven sides of notebook paper later, I've come up with an analysis that's sure to be as much chicken-scratch observation as it is detailed breakdowns. At the rate it took me to do this inaugural analysis, I'm not sure I can keep this up. But I also think I'll get better and quicker at doing it as time goes on.
It also might help if I join the 21st Century and invest in a DVR. VCRs are slow and grainy as I'm sure the rest of the world knows. I digress. Here's what I found out:
- Talk about vanilla. The Packers went with their nickel defense on every single snap of the entire game. Even on the one goal line situation they faced, all they did was bring the inside linebackers and safeties up to fill the gaps on the line of scrimmage.
- Beyond vanilla. On three snaps on 3rd-and-10 or longer in the first half, the Packers dropped Brady Poppinga in coverage in the middle of the field and rushed only three players. You know Dom Capers doesn't want to show much when putting Poppinga in coverage is being considered instead of playing dime.
- There were only five instances the entire game when the Packers rushed at least six players, and three of those five plays came on the last seven snaps on defense in the fourth quarter with the third-string. But on those five plays, the Colts didn't complete a single pass and the Packers looked every bit like a top-flight defense (I guess this is where the "neapolitan" come into play. Vanilla mixed with a little chocolate and strawberry). Here's what happened:
- Nick Collins breaks up pass.
- Nick Barnett hits Peyton Mannning.
- Cyril Obiozor gets a sack.
- Nondescript incompletion.
- Sam Shields grabs an interception.
- Tramon Williams did an excellent job being physical and making tackles. One one play both he and Charles Woodson sniffed out a screen pass for a minimal gain. On another, Williams fought through two offensive linemen twice his size on the Pierre Garcon run around left end to tackle the Colts receiver out of bounds.
- Williams was seen giving up a couple of completions, but the only one he looked bad on was the 10-yard slant to Reggie Wayne in which he gave up his inside position. On two other deeper completions came in two-deep zone with Williams handing off his coverage to the safeties over the top, once in front of Nick Collins and once in front of Morgan Burnett. Credit Manning with finding soft spots in the zone nearly impossible to cover by either Williams or the safeties.
- The interception by Burnett came on play he was filling in a spot vacated by Woodson on a blitz. It was a veteran play, and the first display of the play-making ability we've heard so much about.
- Charlie Peprah displayed more fire than almost any other player on the roster last night. In addition to the hit that almost sent a Colts receiver out of commission, Peprah made two tackles, both on gains of about a yard. One one he flew up from his safety position to make the tackle when both Frank Zombo and A.J. Hawk were closer to the play. It also didn't hurt his cause that he made a tackle on a kickoff at about the 15-yard line. After Collins and Burnett, Peprah is probably the third-best healthy safety on the team right now. He's also considered behind both Derrick Martin and Will Blackmon in special teams worth, which doesn't help his cause. The Packers have to seriously consider keeping him, at least until Atari Bigby comes back.
- With both Greg Jennings and Brett Swain out of the game, the Packers ran a four wide receiver set three times in the first half in which Charles Dillon filled the role.
- Tight end Tom Crabtree paved the way for the final seven yards of the fourth-quarter drive capped off by a Kregg Lumpkin 1-yard touchdown run. The play before was a Quinn Porter 6-yard gain down to the 1-yard line. Both runs play were behind Crabtree and a great-blocking effort.
- The touchdown to Donald Driver was a run/pass option in which Driver was the only eligible receiver running a pass route.
- On the touchdown pass to Jermichael Finley, running back Brandon Jackson blocked two players on the same play. First he chipped in on the interior of the offensive line and then recovered to help out Mark Tauscher off the right edge just as Aaron Rodgers released the ball.
- The Packers aren't hesitating to use Andrew Quarless just like Finley. Quarless lined up outside, in tight, as a fullback and on the wing.
- If the Packers keep three halfbacks, Lumpkin may have jumped back ahead of Porter because of his experience. Lumpkin could be seen running more complicated draw plays and motioning out of the backfield as a receiver as compared to the simple straight-ahead running plays ran by Porter.
Special teams
- Korey Hall was the only player to register more than one tackle on special teams. Of course, more impressive was his fumble recovery on a muffed punt for touchdown. He's one of the premiere special teams players on the Packers.
- Among the biggest reasons for the muffed punt was the huge hangtime from punter Tim Masthay. When punts like that seem to hang in the air forever, they're that much harder to catch. He also had the only touchback of the night on a kickoff, where he looks to be every bit as good if not better than Mason Crosby. If Masthay makes the team (and it's looking like he will after last night), the Packers may consider using him in that role.
- Crosby didn't get a ton of field goal opportunities on Thursday, but he went 1-1 on field goals and 8-8 on extra points. Any fantasy football owner knows you can't ask of any more of a kicker than a performance like that. If the Packers offense scores in bunches all season long like they are in the preseason, Crosby might be the top fantasy kicker in the NFL.
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Fashion trend: 1960s
The aim of this essay is to intoduce the fashion trend, coming back to the 1960s..the return of the swinging 60s.
Each decade of the 20th century is prone to being defined by its fashions; and for each of those decades is a cycle of revival inevitable.
— Mod 60s revival dress at Burberry Prorsum AW11 —
—- Prada's AW11 campaign —-
Miuccia Prada worked together flapper chic and 60s mod into graphic pleated tunics and Mary-Jane heels.
— 60s fashion for spring: Alice & Olivia SS12 —
1960s Fashion Look
—– A 60s Karilie Kloss in Vogue Japan —-
60s mod fashion
— 60s-inspired outerwear at Burberry Prorsum AW11 —
Tag: Wide eyes curtained by big false lashes (top and bottom).Bright block colours.Graphic prints and colourful abstract geometric patterns.Short, boyish hairstyles.Masculine flat shoes like penny loafers.For fall, swing coats and capes.
60s folk fashion
–Lace soft sixties-style dress at Valentino, Resort '12 —
Tag: Anything made out of lace, especially structured heavier lace pieces.Peter-pan collars.Ultra-short hemlines. Low-slung belts.Monochrome instead of colour: plenty of white, cream, black.Effortless sexiness with unfussy hair and winged-out eyeliner.
60s sex kitten
—- Jayson Brunsdon 60s spring dress —–
Tag: Cuts that draw in the waist, accentuating the bust and hips. It's all about the curves.Full circle skirts or slim pencil skirts, orcropped pants with high waists.Bed hair. Try a softer, modern update on Brigitte Bardot hair, or go all out bouffant. Just make it count.A sultry pout; long lashes and plenty of eyeliner.
As far as i am concerned, there is no much more difference between 60s and 21century. The elements like lace, full circle skirts, slim pencil skirts, Ultra-short hemlines,Low-slung belts are also used till now. Maybe some changes happened in materials, patten,color,hair style, hair color,cloth color..
(*source from:http://www.fashionising.com/trends/b–1960s-fashion-7918.html)


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Posted on Dec 21, 2012
Sometime I feel like I'm being squeezed from all sides. My parents on one side of me, my kids on the other, and here I am in the middle taking care of both. I am sandwiched, just like so many other people my age who are going through the same thing…
Sound familiar?
If you are like most people, you've probably got an idea of some calming activities you want to build into your life. Maybe you've considered meditation or exercise, but they always seem to end up on the bottom of your to-do list. Maybe you put them off because you fear what you might discover while meditating or exercising, or you feel guilty at taking "me time."
The "sandwich generation" is a tough and wonderful place to be, so we found a few voices from this age and stage who are writing about their experiences. Hopefully this will encourage you to step outside your daily life and build in some of the calm you need.
Voices from the Sandwich Generation: On Meditation and Calm
How to Meditate
"Every meditation practice starts with focusing on the breath.
Mindfulness meditation is about being in the moment, and nothing gets you back to this moment more effectively than focusing on your breath. Take 10 slow breaths in and out if you don't have time to meditate but you need to focus, realign or just settle the mind in the midst of a very busy day."
Your Biggest Fear
Marjory Abrams' at Bottomlinepublications.com discusses the excuses and problems that come with meditating and offers solutions:
"Problem: The "mind chatter" won't stop. You may hope that meditation will clear your mind of thoughts, but invariably the thoughts keep on coming -- a conversation you had last week ... what you want to eat for dinner. Your mind just won't shut down.
Solution: Don't fight the thoughts. Just observe them as they pass through your mind.
It's like sitting on the bank of a river and watching the water float by, noticing leaves, twigs, fish, flashes of sunlight and shadow -- without being swept up by the current.
If the thoughts persist, gently bring your attention back to the sensations of breathing... or the feeling of your feet on the floor. When more thoughts arise, repeat the process."
Create a Simple Day of Rest
Christina Katz's article on Bluesuitmom.com tells us how:
"Spend an hour of family time in total silence. Turn off any televisions, stereos or noisy appliances. Encourage family members to meditate, read or simply nap."
One final note if you are having trouble getting free of life's worries: counting your breaths is a great way to start clearing your thoughts and focus only on your breathing. Meditating isn't always easy to try, but it can have big payoffs for your "sandwiched" life.
Have you tried meditating or prayer as a calming activity? How do you settle yourself in the midst of such a busy life? We'd love for you to share your tips and experiences!


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Club Projects
Continuing Projects
Project 1
State Life Memberships-SGC continues to achieve its goal of 100% State Life Memberships for all active members who have been in the club for two or more years.
Project Leader: Evie Campbell - 100% participation
*Project 2
Horticulture and Design Moments-The Chair or a member provides gardening and esign tips at monthly meetings.
Project Leader: Judy Shelton - Horticulture Chair and Judy Kennedy - Design Chair
*Project 3
Pennies for Pines
The Pennies for Pines jar is passed at all meetings to collect members' loose change. Donations are used by the National Forest Service to reforest burn areas in Arizona. (100% participation)
*Project 4
Youth Gardening and Environmental Education: Woodsy Owl/Smokey Bear
Gardening projects in elementary schools and NGC poster contest for grades 1-5.
Project Leader: Aurien Preiss
*Project 5
Membership Brochure
Members continue to distribute brochures to increase emebership and expand community awareness. 100% participation
Project 6
Medication Recycling
Members donate unused medications for the New Birth Mexican Mission
Project Leader : Evie Campbell
Project 7
School Gardening
Students at Cochise Elementary School grades 1-6 plant and maintain gardens at the school campus. Students learn soil preparation, composting, propagation, nourishment, harvesting. AMES Garden Tools donated tools for this garden as a NGC project.
Project Leader: Aurien Preiss
*Project 8
Horticulture Therapy with nursing facility residents
Monthly hands on projects are planned for the residents of a Phoenix care facility
Project Leaders: Joan Pagoda, Evie Campbell
Project 9
Hygiene item collection for Homeless Veterans
Members will donate hygiene items for the local homeless veterans
Project Leaders: Barbara Mlnarik
Project 10
Recycling glasses, hearing aids, and cell phones
Members will donate glasses, hearing aids and cell phones to the Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation.
Project Leader: Judy Shelton
New Projects
Project 1 - School Youth Gardening Project
Members will volunteerm encourage, teach and assist Navajo Elementary School students, teachers and parents to plant a vegetable and flower garden using existing garden boxes that have gone unused for years. Will include repairs, donation of tools, plants and soil. Revitalizing the beds teaches the children basic life skills and can supplement their classes. The children will practice writing through observation journals, apply science knowledge as they watch plant life cycles, utilize math skills through measurements of the plant growth and better understand history and other cultures through growing their own food. They can learn lessons in responsibility, communication, teamwork and patience. Application will be made for the NGC President's Project Grant of Plant America
Project Leaders: Aurien Preiss, Judy Shelton, Lucy Samuels, Mary Victor
Project 2 - Garden Tools Rally Day
Members will donate gently used garden tools and gloves or make a small donation to help supply school gardens with needed tools
Project Leader: Aurien Preiss
Project 3 - Arbor Day Tree Planting
Scottsdale Garden Club will donate a tree to be planted ina public area of Scottsdale to be enjoyed by future generations.
Project Leader: Mary Victor


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Schools to see more changes in snacks, meals as new federal regulations take effect
Students at Socastee High School are accustomed to buying Chick-fil-A sandwiches at school during their break, but the practice will stop in the fall due to the latest round of federal nutrition guidelines aimed at instilling healthy habits in students.
The Smart Snacks in School nutrition program, required by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, took effect July 1 and places more restrictions on snack foods and beverages sold to students during the school day. The new standards are expected to change some vending machine choices and specialty meal offerings for students, as well as goodies eaten at class celebrations and items sold for school fundraisers.
Some of the new regulations require snack items to have 200 calories or less. Sodium must be equal to or less than 230 milligrams, although that number will drop to 200 milligrams in 2016.
Entree calories must be equal to or less than 350 calories, and sodium must be equal to or less than 480 milligrams. Total fat in snacks and entrees must be equal to or less than 35 percent of calories, with saturated fat less than 10 percent of calories and zero grams of trans fat.
Socastee High students who liked their Chick-fil-A chicken sandwiches will be out of luck in the fall, as a regular sandwich contains 440 calories and 1,390 milligrams of sodium, according to the company's website. The sandwich loss also will affect the school's special education students, whose field trips were funded by the sales.
"They don't meet the standards — we're struggling with it," said Socastee Principal Paul Browning. "The Chick-fil-A profits went directly to the field trips. We've got to raise some money, but we will figure something out."
Many school groups raise money during and after school by selling food, such as the familiar World's Finest Chocolate bars. Laura Farmer, director of food services for Horry County Schools, said the regulations apply only to what is sold at school, although that time frame is defined as from midnight until 30 minutes after school closes. Food sold at sports events are safe, for now, but even food that parents bring for classroom parties will be expected to fall within the new rules, said Teal Harding, HCS spokeswoman.
"The district is working on information for schools on how to ensure compliance with nutritional regulations for school celebrations, fundraisers and special events," Harding said.
April Scott, principal at Forestbrook Middle School, said her school has tried to reduce the amount of fundraisers held during the school day, but many clubs — such as archery and robotics — raise money for a variety of activities. She said funds are used to keep kids from having to pay for things and to aid students who can't afford some items, such as yearbooks.
"It's going to be tough for a lot of us," Scott said. "We will take a hit, but we'll adjust. It's going to make us be even more creative."
Fat-fighting efforts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture launched major reforms for school meals in 2012 to help children avoid the risk of shorter life expectancies and health problems, which in turn can create a greater economic burden for states, the agency said. Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years, and more than one-third of children and adolescents in 2012 were overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The number of overweight, obese and inactive high school students in South Carolina is up, according to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, which published the 2011 S.C. Obesity Burden Report. In 2013, 30.7 percent of S.C. high school students were overweight or obese, up from 29.6 percent in 2011.
About 57.2 percent of those students were not physically active at least 60 minutes a day, five or more days per week, up from 56.6 percent in 2011. Physical education regulations are still minimal, as students in kindergarten through grade five must have 60 minutes of P.E. and 90 minutes of planned physical activity per week, while P.E. must be included in the middle school curriculum, but there is no minimum time requirement. High school students must complete one unit of P.E. unless enrolled in junior ROTC.
"One thing that bothers me is that so much of the food is being blamed for obesity, but the kids are not getting their exercise," Farmer said. "They go hand-in-hand."
About 45.7 percent of S.C. high school students consumed less than one serving of fruits per day, while 45.6 percent consumed less than one serving of vegetables per day. Students no longer are able to refuse all healthy options in the food line, as 2012 regulations required students to take at least one, half-cup serving of a fruit or vegetable. This fall, that portion will increase to one cup.
Some of the new food requirements, such as those for acceptable grain items, are difficult — if not impossible — to balance, said Farmer, who is on the National School Nutrition Association Policy and Legislation Committee. The group meets with legislators on public policy for school nutrition and has asked for an extension on some of the more challenging regulations, she said, and expressed concerns about declining sales and food that is wasted when students are forced to take a fruit or vegetable, but can't be forced to eat it.
"We're feeding the trash cans," Farmer said. "We don't really know how much, but some students throw it away. We do know our cost is up because you've got to buy it to serve it. We've lost participation, and it's hurting us financially."
Student participation in the National School Lunch Program declined by 1.2 million students (or 3.7 percent) from 2010-11 through 2012-13 nationwide, after having increased steadily for many years, according to federal statistics. There are no restrictions for students who opt to bring their lunch, and fewer customers is a blow to food service departments, which are not meant to make money but to be self-sufficient.
"We've tried to encourage [legislators] to relax some of the regulations until we can get caught up with all the changes," Farmer said. "We don't disagree some changes need to be made, but we were making them and were doing well."
Finding alternatives
The district has had a wellness policy for several years, said Farmer, who gradually changed school menus before the first USDA reforms were launched. Some of the food service targets are being phased in over a 10-year period, she said, while others take effect immediately.
"The biggest issue for us is the sodium issue with some of our specialty items, like pizzas and chicken sandwiches [that are offered a la carte]," Farmer said. "Some of our manufacturers knew this was coming, and we're trying to find something the kids will want to eat, like wholegrain pizzas with reduced fat cheeses. We piloted some in high schools at the end of last year, and there are a few that are acceptable."
It's too soon to know any product swaps that will occur in student vending machines, which are mainly in the high schools, as the district just met with the vendor last week, said Joey Johnson, customer service manager at Canteen Vending Services. His three biggest sellers are Reduced Fat Cheez-Its, Quaker cheddar snacks and Pop Tarts, but he agreed that sodium will be the biggest obstacle, and he will have to check his warehouse to find items that comply.
Student vending machine beverages probably won't be affected, as they already have a strict selection in the schools, said Chris Johnson with Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC. Middle school students have only been able to buy Aquafina water, while high-schoolers, who are allowed to have caffeine and low-calorie beverages, can buy water, Diet Mountain Dew, Diet Pepsi and sugar-free orangeade and lemonade, he said.
Teachers and students, however, will have to adjust their cupcakes and other classroom treats accordingly, and the occasional bake sale during school hours will go by the wayside. Horry County educators say they will do their best to follow the new rules, whether they agree with all of them or not.
"I've never seen anybody come to high school thin and leave fat," Browning said, "but we will sell what qualifies. It amounts to pine bark and flavored water, and it's going to severely limit what kids will be able to buy during the school day."


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Confessions of a Tech Entrepreneur – Fortune (Arabia)
This is a translation of an article posted in Fortune (Arabia) – October 2011
Taking on entrepreneurship is one of the most life changing events any person can embark on; it not only impacts the individual, but impacts the community and even the world. An entrepreneur is someone who just does not accept the status quo, but has a vision for the future and makes the impossible happen to arrive at this vision.
Entrepreneurship is not easy anywhere in the world. Each region has its unique challenges, and in the same ways has its unique opportunities. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is in transition. All market indicators whether it is around consumer usage patterns, infrastructure availability, business demand or overall business and political disruptions indicate the MENA is ripe with opportunity. Things are moving quickly and it is clear that it is a major and growing world market.
What does this growth mean for MENA entrepreneurs? We are about to enter the age of MENA entrepreneurship. MENA Entrepreneurs are going to be the life blood of all MENA economies. If you have what it takes, now is the time to act and take that idea you have always wanted to do and just make it happen. Only good will follow!
In my journey as an entrepreneur, I too started with a desire and an idea. This idea took me to unexpected places and taught me plenty of lifelong lessons that I will share with you in a list of 10 confessions:
1. Be your #1 customer
I have always found that the greatest products service the needs of those that create them. Solving a real personal pain point makes you passionate about the space, and solution. Being your #1 customer makes you use your own product everyday and forces you to keep improving it before the rest of the world asks you to. Your problems are potentially business opportunities.
2. Beauty though real things, not business plans
I always tell entrepreneurs when starting out not to focus too much on the business plan. That is a poor use of time. Spend your time building a prototype and make it look beautiful. Many early stage detailed business plans I have seen are not worth the paper they are written on. A beautiful user experience that solves a real problem get most users and investors excited. It also proves that the team behind the idea can actually deliver, which is usually the biggest wild card with early stage entrepreneurs. So ask yourself, would you invest in a business plan or a real working service that looks great?
3. People like to do business with people they like
One of the best pieces of advice I got when I was starting out was to not be so serious or take myself seriously. When working with customers, investors, and partners, it shouldn't all be about business or technology. Human nature gets people to gravitate towards people they like. I have seen it time and time again, and all over the world, people like to do business with people they like, plain and simple. Do not forget that. There is no harm exposing your cool personality during these important business meetings and presentations.
4. Fail fast
Failure in the MENA is a huge taboo, sometimes the kiss of the death. If you read the research, second time failed entrepreneurs double their chances for success. At a more tactical level, I have found that it is far more important to get to a working prototype as fast as possible, so you can identify what is not working and fix it. In most of the products I have worked on, the first prototypes validated that the initial ideas needed evolution to work for the market. This is especially the case with new products, new markets, or new ideas. Ideas need time to bake, and it is best to bake them by allowing the bad ideas to fail as quickly as possible so the good ones fourish. So, don't be afraid to have failed ideas under your belt, just make sure you do it quickly. In fact, the more bad ideas you have under your belt, the closer you are to having a good solution.
5. Build a lean mean machine
One common mistake I have seen in many startups is scaling and hiring a lot of people quickly. I think that it is a bad idea when you do not know that you have a product market fit. The less money you spend at the beginning, the longer your runway to figure out if you have a business. Start to scale only once you see traction, otherwise it is a poor use of money. Find the cheapest path, time and money, to test the solution.
6. Put everyone, including yourself on a vesting schedule
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Thousands Protest Italy Gay Unions
Thousands Protest Italy Gay Unions
ROME (AP) -- Thousands of people opposed to gay rights are gathering in Rome's Circus Maximus to protest against legislation that would permit marriage-style unions for same-sex couples and grant them legal recognition as families.
Massimo Gandolfini, organizer of Saturday's "Family Day" protest, told Sky Tg24: "Italy is one of the few western countries that is still resisting this deviation."
Premier Matteo Renzi's coalition government intends to legalize same-sex civil unions and permit homosexuals to adopt the biological children of their partners. But some Cabinet ministers are expressing dissent.
Interior Minister Angelino Alfano sent his support to the protesters via a Twitter message. Environment Minister Gian Luca Galletti attended the protest.
Galletti told Sky: "My values are not negotiable."
The crowd, among them robed Catholic friars, waved placards reading: "No to civil unions."


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Okay, so as referenced before, I'm here to tell you about the bathtub. ;) Just playing.. sort of.
No, really, one of the things I love most about traveling is staying in different hotels. One would think after all this moving around and living out of bags, that I would simply want to stay home and not have to pack for a while, but I love the process of reading hotel reviews, looking at hotel locations, and helping pick out the best hotel for our travel situation for that particular trip.
We planned Beijing pretty quickly, and there are lots of logistical details that had to be taken care of, since we'd technically be entering another country. We needed a Visa to enter China, which can be a daunting process in a large city where your native language is no longer THE native language. Raja worked out a bunch of details and filled in tons of paperwork, and while he was at work, I ran around all over the place distributing the paperwork where it needed to go, standing in lines, collecting necessary pieces of information, and generally making a fool of myself by not being able to read or understand Chinese, yet insisting that I wanted to spend 5 days IN China and I needed to make that possible within 4 days.
Since that left me with no time to help with the virtual selection of hotel accommodations, I missed out on the entire process, and it was all left solely to Raja. When we left for Beijing 4 days later, I didn't know our flight number, had no idea about our hotel's location, was clueless as to how long we'd be in the air, but I DID know that we had secured the proper visas and documents to pass through China's immigration center without worry.
Sure enough, my papers and information got us through the airport authority's staunch line of questioning and many fever-checking temperature readings, and Raja's part came into play once we stepped onto solid ground. We navigated safely to the hotel, and upon entering our room, I promptly decided that I was letting Raja do ALL of the accommodation selection from now on. The cause for my excitement? Please feast your eyes.... on the bathtub....
Biggest. Bathtub. EVER. WITH a TV suspended above it! I could fit three of me in there! All this AND bath salts! Can you see why Raja told me not to even TRY to fake sick so I could stay in this thing all day? I jumped in hastily, with clothes, without water, and grinned like the Cheshire cat. If you know me well, you know there's rarely a day that passes where I'm NOT in the bathtub reading for at least an hour, usually more. (Except for India where bathtubs didn't exist for us.. Thank goodness that's over.) I was BEYOND excited, and I tentatively ventured just staying at home that night and relaxing, since we'd had "such a long travel day." (I was shut down.) I know some of you don't care about bathtubs the way I do, and I'm sorry for you that Raja isn't here to micromanage and ensure that 40% of this post isn't devoted to this wonderful bathtub, but ... I could not help posting pictures!
For your sake, I will graciously move on to some other photos of our room and the hotel, though. In all seriousness, this was a WONDERFUL stay, and if you ever travel to Beijing, we can pass on some recommendations. Service was wonderful, lots of attention to detail, and the whole thing is just so pretty. Ada & I fawned over the lobby each and every morning after breakfast, like the excited little girls that we are. Sorry for a post that may be meaningless to some of you, but as I said, hotels really are one of the highlights of traveling for me, so it becomes another way to share our experience. :)
bedroom area:
So we can safely say that the bathtub was my favorite part, and the breakfast area was Raja's. Traveling and living all over obviously hasn't changed us one bit! :)


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Each of these tomatoes can handle the sticky, humid summers and unpredictable winters so prevalent in the Hudson Valley. If you are looking for the flavor only an heirloom tomato can deliver, without all the problems you've been lead to believe heirloom tomatoes suffer, try one or two (or three) of these beauties.
Anna Russian
Don't be fooled by the wispy vines. Anna may be Russian, but she holds up to hot weather too. No vapors for her. Many of the oxheart tomatoes share the"feature" of flimsy foliage. Maybe they are holding all their reserves to make wonderfully sweet tomatoes. However this is a workhorse plant that handles cool temps and heat, with blemish-free fruits that resist cracking. These tomatoes are surprisingly good and full flavored for early season tomatoes.
'Anna Russian' seeds were given to Craig Lehoullier, the famed South Carolina Tomatoman, by a woman who had gotten the seeds from her grandfather, who had gotten the seeds from a friend from Russian. Typical story of how someone brought the seeds with them when they immigrated and how something so delicious gets passed around and enjoyed by others. (Determinate)
Aunt Ruby's German Green
Ruby Arnold of Greeneville, Tennessee, discovered this amazing, plump tomato. Ruby is no longer with us, but seeds of her discovery are well maintained. This is a good sized tomato, with fruits averaging up to 1 lb. and growing in clusters of 2 – 3. What's especially great about this tomato, besides its flavor, is the way the vines stand up to humidity. They have good disease resistance and keep setting fruits, even in the sticky days of summer.
Green tomatoes, tomatoes that do not turn red, even when ripe, tend have a fruity flavor. 'Aunt Ruby's German Green' has a juicy balance of sugar and acid, which gives the fruity flavor a hint of spice.
It's a little tricky judging when green tomatoes are ripe and ready to enjoy. Most will start to pick up some yellow shading. They also get a little softer to the touch, with a little give when you press gently with your thumb, and the wonderful fragrance gets stronger as they ripen. As always, the best test is to bite into one. Although Aunt Ruby will remain green on the outside, there's a definite blush to the inner flesh.
'Aunt Ruby's German Green' has good resistance to fungal diseases and does well in our humid summers. (Indeterminate)
Brandywine OTV
You knew I had to mention a Brandywine. While I haven't had great success with the conventional Brandywine, Brandywine OTV has lived up to expectation – which were high.
This is yet another of Craig LeHoullier's fantastic finds. There ought to be some kind of medal of honor for people who add so much to the food supply. It was originally a cross between yellow Brandywine and something else – a mystery. But LeHoullier and later tomato expert Carolyn Male, stabilized the variety we enjoy today. OTV stands for Off the Vine – as it should be.
This beauty weighs in at about 1 lb. Red orbs, often with orange shoulders. The flavor is indescribable, imagine a melt in your mouth sweetness with just the right balance of acid kick and juicy fruitiness. You really have to try one.
Since Carolyn Male did her work near Albany, you can bank on this tomato doing well in our area. They are very disease resistant and dependable. (Indeterminate)
Cherokee Purple
Ah, the black tomatoes. Okay, they're not really black, more of a dusky purple, but oh, what an intense flavor.
The black tomatoes originated in the Crimean area of the Ukraine, where they have baking, hot summers. The skin on the outside darkens as a way to protect the inside flesh and the heat concentrates the sugars. So you get a multi-sensory, synergy of tart skin and sweet flesh, kind of like a plum. That's what gives black tomatoes their unique flavor combination.
'Cherokee Purple' is even more colorful than some black tomatoes, with purple skin, red flesh and green seed gel.
'Cherokee Purple' is said to have been grown by the Cherokee people and has been in cultivation for over 100 years, although it only received it's current name in 1990, not surprisingly from North Carolina Tomatoman Craig Lehoullier, when he was given some seed from a neighbor who's family had passed them down for the 100 years we know of.
This tomato is one of the least fussy, in my garden. It has good disease resistance and fairly uniform 12 oz. fruits. (Indeterminate)
There are many great black tomatoes to try growing.
❦ 'Black Krim' is a little smaller, but also does great in hot summers. (75 days) 4 – 6 oz.
❦ 'Black From Tula' is probably the heftiest of the black tomatoes with 12 – 14 oz. fruits. Some gardeners prefer the flavor over 'Cherokee Purple', but I don't find they grow quite as well in my garden, sometimes cracking before fully ripe.
❦ 'Black Prince' This one is from Siberia. It's a bit less smoky and more true tomato flavor. Great for cooking with. 6 – 8 oz. (70 days )
❦ And 'Paul Robeson', shown below.
These are perfectly round and smooth fruits with a blast of tomato flavor and scent. 'Druzba' means friendship in Bulgarian. (Pronounced DROOSH-Bah)
'Druzba' isn't a hug tomato, at a respectable 10 oz., but the fruits have the flavor most people think of when they imagine a fresh form the vine tomato – hearty, concentrated tomato goodness, with a fragrance to match. They are great for fresh eating and also add great flavor for sauces, especially when used for a quick, barely cooked sauce. 'Druzba' has excellent disease resistance and high yields. (Indeterminate)
Matt's Wild Cherry
Sweet and early. This hardy plant come from Hidalgo, in eastern Mexico, where they say it grows wild. The "cherry" refers to the size of the fruits, although they are extremely sweet. Its not quite as prolific as modern hybrid cherry tomatoes, but it still produces by the dozens.
The fruits are soft and will crack if left too long on the vine, so snack away. This is a long season tomato, so don't be shy about harvesting all you can. It should keep setting fruit right up until frost. And it's early blight resistant. (Indeterminate)
When you think of great paste tomatoes Poland might not be the first country that comes to mind, but once again, it is an Eastern European tomato that triumphs in Hudson Valley gardens. These are determinant plants, which mean the set and ripen their fruits over a short period of a few weeks. Not ideal if you want tomatoes the whole season, but perfect for making sauce, when you need a lot all at one time.
'Opalka' sacrifices nothing for it's quick ripening. These are dense, meaty, oblong fruits with intense tomato flavor that grow in clusters of 5 or 6. I do have problems with the vines in humid summers – and when aren't they. They eventually succumb to some sort of leaf spotting, but not before they are able to ripen and sweeten the fruits. After that, they can be pulled out to make room for a fall crop. Although they are good for fresh eating 'Opalka' shines as a paste tomato. (Determinate)
New Yorker
This is the perfect tomato for impatient New Yorkers. It's an early starter, even if the summer starts off cool. The tomatoes aren't large, coming in at about 4 – 6 oz. each, but they grow in clusters. You won't go away hungry.
This is a beefsteak variety and the flavor is sweet and slightly acidic, with meaty flesh. The plants show good resistance to both blossom end rot and cracking, which is good news for those of us who are infrequent at watering.
Although they do start producing early in the season, because they are a determinate variety, they don't have a terribly long season. However by the time your New Yorker plants have given out, the rest of your tomatoes will just be coming in. (Determinate)
Paul Robeson
This tomato was named for the singer/actor and equal rights activist. Robeson's activism got him blacklisted during the McCarthy Era and his activities often raised eyebrows. His fondness for the Soviet Union did not help his career in the U.S., but his affection was returned by the people of the Soviet Union and this dusky tomato from Siberia bears his name.
As with so many of the black/purple tomatoes, 'Paul Robeson' is excellent at setting fruit in areas where summer temperatures may or may not heat up. The fruits average 7 – 10 oz. and don't be surprised if the shoulders remain green. Rest assured the flavor will still be sweet and complex. (Indeterminate)
Stone Ridge
I found out about this tomato when I was exhibiting at Adam's Garden Day, in Kingston, not far from the hamlet of Stone Ridge. Larry Fuscher, who gave seeds of the 'Stone Ridge' tomato, his family's heirloom, to the Hudson Valley Seed Library just happened to stop by my table. It wasn't on my display of heirloom tomatoes and he said it certainly should be. So I grew it that summer and I would grow it again, for its beauty alone. The meaty, full flavor is a big bonus though. As far as I know, the Seed Library is still the only source for seed, as supply is still low. Get in on a good thing early and maybe even help increase the stock of seed. (Indeterminate)
Here's another Eastern European tomato that can more than handle our climate. I've always been told it is pronounced Stoo-PEECH-ka , but I've also see it as Stoo-PEETS. It's from Czechoslovakia and whatever you call it, this is a delightful tomato that is early enough for the patience challenged among us, even in the northeast. It's not a large tomato, but it's bigger than a cherry. Count on fruits larger than a golf ball, but smaller than a tennis ball, at about 3- 4 oz.
Stupice has several things going for it. First, it doesn't seem to notice the weather. Hot, cold, wet, dry, it just chugs along. It starts churning out tomatoes in July and keeps going to frost. And it is sweet and juicy and delightful. I think the later in the season, they better tasting they get. (Indeterminate)
Yellow Pear
It's seems this is the tomato everyone's Grandmother grew. I wonder why people ever stopped growing them. I was surprised at how long a season they need to really start producing, but despite the bite-sized tomatoes, these are large plants that need time to grow. Once you do start getting fruits, you'll get clusters of mild, sweet, bite-sized golden fruits that are hard to stop snacking on. They also are great in preserves.
There are several small, pear-shaped tomatoes, including red pear. Yellow Pear owed its popularity to its mild tomato flavor, which made it popular for snacking on fresh. If you want more tomato wallop, Yellow Submarine has a similar shape and size, but more beefy tomato taste. (Indeterminate)


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