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All quotes and statistics not specifically sourced in endnotes came from interviews conducted by the author or from written testimonials supplied to the author between July 2011 and April 2012. He wishes to thank the following educators for the time, information and expertise they provided him in writing this Case Study:
Dr. William Skilling, superintendent, Oxford Community Schools
Tim Throne, executive director of strategic initiatives & technology, Oxford Community Schools
Andrew Hulbert, director, Oxford Virtual Academy
Janet Schell, lead mentor teacher, Oxford Virtual Academy
Linda Lewis, communications director, Oxford Community Schools
Marsha Myles, president and CEO, EdTech Specialists
ALL PHOTOS by Daniel Montgomery, Mackinac Center marketing and design director. All photos featured online were taken at Oxford Community Schools, except the photo at the bottom of this page.
1 For school enrollment, see "Pupil Membership History: FY 1994-95 to FY 2012-13," (Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency, 2012), http://goo.gl/xOCx3 (accessed April 27, 2012). For education-related tax revenues, see "Sources of Local School Operating Revenue: School Years 1968-69 to FY 2009-10," (Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency, 2011), http://goo.gl/SOiz2 (accessed April 27, 2012). Cost pressures depended on numerous factors that varied by district, but all conventional public school districts were subject to the increased contributions required for the Michigan Public School Employees' Retirement System. These contributions were already equivalent to 12.17 percent of a district's payroll in fiscal 2002, and they had risen to 17.74 percent by fiscal 2007. "Employer Information: Office of Retirement Services: Public School Employees Retirement System: FY 2001-02," (Michigan Office of Retirement Services, 2012), http://goo.gl/l4wWh (accessed April 26, 2012); "Employer Information: Office of Retirement Services: Public School Employees Retirement System: FY 2006-07," (Michigan Office of Retirement Services, 2012), http://goo.gl/l6Q6L (accessed April 26, 2012). The phrase "one-state recession" was used more than once; see, for instance, Michael LaFaive, "Municipal Finance Expert Louis Schimmel Joins Mackinac Center," (Mackinac Center for Public Policy, 2006), http://www.mackinac.org/7706 (accessed April 30, 2012).
2 Author's calculations based on "State Aid Status Reports - Prior Year," (Michigan Department of Education, 2003), http://goo.gl/NACDx (accessed April 26, 2012). For school population projections, see "SEMCOG 2035 Forecast Population by Age Group by School District," (Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, 2009), http://goo.gl/K2528 (accessed March 20, 2012).
3 "Oxford Community Schools: Annual Financial Statements and Auditors' Report," (Oxford Community Schools, 2006), http://goo.gl/BeJ1Q (accessed May 3, 2012); "Oxford Community Schools: Annual Financial Statements and Auditors' Report," (Oxford Community Schools, 2012), http://goo.gl/bHkYx (accessed May 3, 2012).
4 For wealth by Michigan county, see per-capita personal income in "Regional Economic Accounts: Data: Local Area Personal Income & Employment," (U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2012), http://bea.gov/regional/ (accessed May 3, 2012). For Oxford enrollment growth, see "Bulletin 1014-Michigan Public Schools Ranked by Select Financial Information," (Michigan Department of Education, 2012), http://goo.gl/WJezO (accessed May 2, 2012).
5 For the difficulties in Oakland County, see Robert Daddow, "A Perfect Storm: Oakland County Budget Symposium," (Oakland County, Michigan, 2010), http://goo.gl/mBuuL (accessed April 27, 2012). For Oakland County foundation allowance figures, see "Per-Pupil Foundation Allowance Ten-Year History for Schools: FYs 2002-03 through 2011-12," (Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency, 2011), http://goo.gl/L9JL0 (accessed April 27, 2012). For state minimum foundation allowance, see "Effective Foundation Allowance Changes Since Proposal A, Fiscal Years 1993-94 through 2010-12," (Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency, 2012), http://goo.gl/69Cgy (accessed May 2, 2012). For free and reduced lunch counts, see "Free and Reduced Lunch Counts: District, Fall, School Year 2011-12," (Center for Educational Performance and Information, 2012), http://goo.gl/NkBPI (accessed April 27, 2012).
6 For a complete list of courses offered at the OVA, see "Course Catalog 2012-2013," (Oxford Virtual Academy, 2012), http://goo.gl/lgY58 (accessed April 27, 2012).
7 Skype is a computer program that allows videoconferencing on the Internet.


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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 4th Dec 2012 09:50 UTC
"For a seventh consecutive month, the Samsung Galaxy S III is the most popular smartphone in the United Kingdom. The data compiled by uSwitch is based on live searches, pre-orders, as well as postpaid sales. Curiously, Apple's current smartphone flagship is not even second. The iPhone 5 is outperformed by its predecessor, whose lower price and improved contract offers helped it remain appealing. The Samsung Galaxy S II completes the quartet at the top. The rest of the top ten smartphones is entirely an Android party. It includes the Google Nexus 4, who entered the rankings a solid fifth. The second half of the top ten includes the Samsung Galaxy Ace, Samsung Galaxy Note 2, Sony Xperia U, HTC One X, as well as the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2." This is getting ridiculous, and it's not good for the market. For the love of Fiona, people, buy something that's not Android. I don't want to live in an Android-dominated smartphone world.
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I kind of doubt that's the reason, because until recently they didn't give much if any money back to shareholders. It's something Steve didn't believe in, but Tim apparently does.
It seems they think this is the best way to may most money. It's hard to say they're wrong considering how much they bring in compared to the competition, but it's a dangerous tactic. One day the balance may shift and Android will become the #1 choice for developers and accessory makers and relegate the iPhone to second. It will be hard to turn that back around again.
Personally I'd go for marketshare and earn more money with app and media sales.
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Mon 5th Sep 2005 13:38 UTC, submitted by Erik Harrison
"Every major release of the 4.x series of Xfce has been pretty major. 4.0 was the result of over a years work, a major rewrite of the entire desktop. 4.2 saw the introduction of major features and enhancements that were incomplete for 4.0, and new developers as Xfce4 gained popularity. 4.4 is going to be a major upgrade to Xfce, with new components, major upgrades to old ones, and more tools for developers. So, without further ado, let's take a look at what's coming."
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I agree to :-D
There is nothing wrong with CDE; all that is required is anti-aliased fonts; everything else is great - stick to the CDE HIG guidelines, re-create it, and simply work on fixing bugs and updating as the CDE specification is updated.
Some of us love the old school GUI's, they weren't necessarily sexy, but they got the job done with minimum fuss and bother.
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10. Young Women
The Young Women organization is an auxiliary to the priesthood. All auxiliaries exist to help Church members grow in their testimonies of Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the restored gospel. Through the work of the auxiliaries, members receive instruction, encouragement, and support as they strive to live according to gospel principles.
10.1 Overview of the Young Women Organization
Purpose and Objectives of the Young Women Organization
The purpose of the Young Women organization is to help each young woman be worthy to make and keep sacred covenants and receive the ordinances of the temple. To accomplish this purpose, Young Women leaders guide each young woman in accomplishing the following objectives:
Young Women Theme
The Young Women theme provides a foundation for helping each young woman accomplish the objectives listed above.
Young women and their adult leaders repeat the theme at the beginning of Sunday meetings and at other Young Women gatherings. The theme reads as follows:
"We are daughters of our Heavenly Father, who loves us, and we love Him. We will 'stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places' (Mosiah 18:9) as we strive to live the Young Women values, which are:
"We believe as we come to accept and act upon these values, we will be prepared to strengthen home and family, make and keep sacred covenants, receive the ordinances of the temple, and enjoy the blessings of exaltation."
Young Women Motto and Logo
The Young Women motto is "Stand for Truth and Righteousness."
The Young Women logo is a torch surrounded by the Young Women motto. The torch represents the light of Christ that can shine through each young woman. Young women are invited to "arise and shine forth, that [their] light may be a standard for the nations" (D&C 115:5).
Young Women Values
The Young Women values are Christlike attributes. Sunday gospel instruction, Mutual, and other activities help each young woman apply these values in her life.
The following statements and scripture references give insight into the meaning of each value. Leaders should use these statements in lessons. Leaders encourage young women to apply these truths in their lives and use them as resources for talks and presentations.
The colors associated with the values are to help young women remember the values.
Young Women Classes
The young women in a ward are divided into three classes according to their ages: Beehives (ages 12–13), Mia Maids (ages 14–15), and Laurels (ages 16–17).
As a young woman advances to a new age-group, her new Young Women leaders and class presidency welcome her.
Beehives, Ages 12–13
When a young woman reaches age 12, the bishop interviews her. She advances from Primary to Young Women and begins attending Young Women meetings during Primary sharing time (see 11.4.3). She is a member of the Beehive class.
For the early pioneers of the Church, the beehive was a symbol of harmony, cooperation, and work. When the young women of the Church were first organized as a group, they were known as Beehives.
As a member of a Beehive class today, a young woman strengthens her faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and learns to work with others in harmony and cooperation. This is a time for her to stand for truth and righteousness and "arise and shine forth" (D&C 115:5).
Mia Maids, Ages 14–15
A young woman becomes a member of the Mia Maid class when she reaches age 14.
The term Mia refers to the Mutual Improvement Association (MIA), which was once the name of the youth program in the Church. The word Maid means young woman. The Mutual Improvement Association adopted the rose as an emblem of their organization, and that emblem continues with Mia Maids today as a symbol of love, faith, and purity.
As a member of a Mia Maid class today, a young woman strengthens her testimony of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, accepts and acts upon the Young Women values, and learns about love, faith, and purity.
Laurels, Ages 16–17
A young woman becomes a member of the Laurel class when she reaches age 16.
For centuries, the leaves of the laurel tree have symbolized honor and accomplishment, especially when woven into a crown.
As a member of a Laurel class today, a young woman prepares to make and keep sacred covenants and receive the ordinances of the temple.
Eighteen-Year-Old Young Women
A young woman normally advances into Relief Society on her 18th birthday or in the coming year. By age 19, each young woman should be fully participating in Relief Society. Because of individual circumstances, such as personal testimony, maturity, school graduation, desire to continue with peers, and college attendance, a young woman may advance into Relief Society earlier than her 18th birthday or remain in Young Women longer. Each young woman counsels with her parents and the bishop to decide what will best help her remain an active participant in the Church.
Young Women and Relief Society leaders work together to make the transition into Relief Society successful for each young woman.
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The problem with ABC's perfectly dreadful new drama "Betrayal," well, OK, the main problem is that it takes itself too seriously.
There is no shame in selling soap, as the highly-successful and Emmy-nominated "Scandal" has proven, but it does require a lightness of touch, an ability to acknowledge the camp factor without giving way to it. "Betrayal" enters instead with prestige-drama pretensions and quickly devolves into a lumbering form of mismatched parts borrowed from other, far better stories.
A gun is fired, a woman falls, a man's hand reaches for hers and then we're shoved back six months. The woman is one Sara Hayward (Hannah Ware), a beautiful photographer married to ambitious prosecuting attorney Drew (Chris Johnson), the kind of guy who can be parted from his cellphone just long enough to insult the tie his wife has bought for the occasion, in this case an exhibition of her art. There, the other players are assembled, including real estate/power broker Thatcher Karsten (James Cromwell), his mildly brain-damaged son T.J. (Henry Thomas) and, most important, Jack McAllister (Stuart Townsend).
Fleeing the party because that's what the plot requires, Sara meets Jack on the balcony where they exchange inane dialogue about art and life in tones previously unheard in any region of these United States. (Both Ware and Townsend are British, and her "New York" accent may finally avenge Dick Van Dyke's famous mangling of cockney in "Mary Poppins.") He buys one of her pictures, they bump into each other on the street and in the minutes better spent looking up the name of that Diane Lane adultery movie this seems to be ripping off ("Unfaithful'), they are jumping into an ill-advised and utterly nonsensical affair.
Not only do both of them have fine, functional marriages with children (tie dismissal is not grounds for adultery), Jack's wife is the daughter of his boss, Thatcher Karsten. Like every mobster created by man, Karsten values nothing more highly than loyalty. "After the first betrayal," he says in tones that clearly mean we should be paying attention, "there is no other."
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text: Artist: Yukmouth Album: Thug Lord: The New Testament Song: Thug Lord Typed by: firstname.lastname@example.com * * send corrections to the typist [Chorus] Thug Lords Holdin' the chopper in the sky, nigga (Bust Yours) All my niggaz, they down to ride for the (Thug Lords) Nigga that cross me, his ass gon die, my nigga (Bust Yours) Them niggaz (Want War) [Verse 1] I'm glad you said it, now you old ass rappers gon get it Been in the business twenty seconds, held down eleven J., you better tell these fuckin peasants, you wet me, you get wetted Even your fuckin ______, get detted Fake ass synthetic, poetic emcees get shredded Styles pathetic, I move to Texas, take all your letice I got a six-million dollar fetish, that's what it takes to build me I know you wish some niggaz peel me, and drill me You better pay a nigga to peel me, and kill me Fill me 'til the shit the empty, play it filthy, put a hundred slugs in me Spot a nigga out like Spuz Mc Kenzie, the thug is in me My spare time, I rhyme, drink Remy, load up the semi I was born to slap the shit out of macks, take their bitch Run up in their studio, duct tape their clique A smilie face ain't shit, if you got Yuk in your mouth My nuts in your mouth, how does it feel to get fucked in your mouth? Niggaz ridin' Bentley's, your artist stuck in the house Starvin', broke as fuck in the apartment, stuck in the south I'm weighed out, niggaz some where in Germany, burnin' weed Learnin' these foreign languages, tourin' Allways performin' like Laryn Hill, my shit's sore as steel I'm real, like Slim Shady, bitch quit ignorin' skills I kill, niggaz better stop smokin fry, and poppin' pills, I drill But all you muthafuckaz, I'm the illest nigga, I feel Fuck a record deal, the game is fake My nigga Coolio said "Fuck 'em", start sayin' names and dates Make 'em hate the "One Hit Wonder" This time, my shit hit like thunder, in the Hummer, nigga, the MOB took me under Try'na be mack niggaz, stay your ass in Atlanta Old ass rappers, make Oakland look bad like Hammer Niggaz dissin Yuk, sayin' they don't like my shit Then turn around and say "Yuk, help me write my shit" Ain't that a bitch? [Chorus] Thug Lords Holdin' the chopper in the sky, my nigga (Bust Yours) All of my niggaz, they down to ride for the (Thug Lords) The nigga that cross me, his ass gon die, my nigga (Bust Yours) Them niggaz (Want War) [Verse 2] If them niggaz ain't down wit gettin' cream, fuck 'em And if them niggaz ain't down wit the Regime, fuck 'em, I rush 'em Aim at their limosine, buck 'em, I never loved 'em I never trust them, nigga I crush 'em, old antiques I dust 'em And fuck 'em off in the game like so Nobody _____, fuck wit my flow, not even you stole my hydro My main objective: "Take this bitch over" They gon make me vice president before this bitch over Beware of the Ayatolla, come and shut you down Make you exit out of town, who got the best shit now? Nigga, you know your ass was in Tha Row, what side you on? That's why I'm doin' my next song with Eightball and Bone Bitch, (ha ha ha ha)Thug Lord (ha ha ha, yes)


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Trumpeter Chris Botti's playing is more about generosity than virtuosity. The virtuosity is there, but the warmth and humility take center stage.
Botti looks forward to returning to the Peace Center in Greenville, S.C., and seeing the familiar audience.
"It's like going into a restaurant and being greeted genuinely by friends," Botti said. "You walk out there and the audience is loving it. You walk off the stage and you feel like getting up at 6 in the morning to get on a flight and come down here is all worth it."
Over the years, Botti has played with iconic performers across genres, including Roger Daltrey, Aretha Franklin, Joni Mitchell and Paul Simon. Last spring, he released "Impressions," his 10th studio album as a band leader. The album includes guest performances by Andrea Bocelli, Vince Gill, Herbie Hancock and Mark Knopfler.
" 'Impressions' is basically 13 different ways to play a ballad," Botti said.
"Impressions" includes interpretations of "Over the Rainbow," "Summertime" and "What a Wonderful World," as well as covers of songs by R. Kelly and Randy Newman.
In a time when the record industry is "falling off a cliff," Botti said he feels lucky to have been able to make a "very big, flashy, sophisticated orchestral record."
Inspired by Frank Sinatra, Botti takes an "old school" approach to recording and performing.
"What made Sinatra so great is he surrounded himself with the best musicians, arrangers and songwriters, and his career flourished because of that," Botti said.
"It made him so much better. So that's what I do. I surround myself with the great players and then put myself in the position to do what I do best: play the trumpet."
At 50, Botti is playing better than ever before.
"You get better with age," Botti said. "But the trumpet is really hard. The better you get at it, the further away your goal becomes. Anytime I'm feeling really good about how great I play the trumpet, all I need to do is put on Wynton Marsalis or Clifford Brown. I'm always working on mastering the instrument."
And "working" means practicing as well as performing.
"It's one thing to be able to play your instrument in the confines of your bedroom," Botti said, "but to take it out and perform in front of an audience every night even when you don't want to, when you're not feeling well, makes for a much more powerful relationship with the instrument."
It also, as Botti has discovered, makes for a much more powerful relationship with his fans.
"I'm an artist who interacts with my audience rather than just playing the next song," Botti said. "For me the most important thing is the warmth that I feel as the show goes on. Oddly enough, I define how great an audience is in the several points in the show when there's nothing, when it's absolutely silent, when I have their attention well beyond their Blackberries and iPhones. They're kind of motionless. They're right with you. That's a higher compliment than everyone yelling or a standing ovation.
Botti's performances move fluidly from jazz to classical to R&B.
"I sculpt a show that rises and falls and moves," Botti said. "I care about my audience and I want them to be entertained. When I get on stage, I just feel grateful that's there's an audience there."
Chris Botti makes favorable 'Impressions'
Trumpeter Chris Botti's playing is more about generosity than virtuosity. The virtuosity is there, but the warmth and humility take center stage.


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ROME — In the United States, the start of the fall season brings not only cooler weather and spiced apple cider but the anticipation of Halloween, a holiday cherished by both children and adults. The commercialized activities of children dressing up as frightful creatures trick-o-treating or visiting haunted houses define Halloween in the US.
Yet, as I walk down the streets of Rome, these images and decorations are absent from most storefronts and households. Imagine walking down the street in mid-October and not seeing jack-o-lanterns, skeletons, or witches? Only a few bakeries and bars decorate their stores with ghosts and pumpkins. Instead, Italians recognize the religious holiday of All Saints Day on Nov. 1st as the national holiday, preserving the true meaning of this religious holiday.
This year, All Saints Day falls on a Tuesday so today serves as a "bridge" holiday when all Italian schools are closed. Children, however, rarely spend this holiday finalizing their costumes or trick-or-treating. Although many English-speaking international schools hold small Halloween celebrations, they do not partake in typical Halloween parties held in the United States. Young Italians attend parties or stay out later on Monday night since they don't have school on Tuesday, and other people use the four-day weekend as a chance to take a vacation.
Catholics around the world, including Italian Catholics, observe All Saints Day by attending Mass, praying the Litany of the Saints and lighting candles. On Nov. 2nd, All Souls Day, Italians remember their own loved ones who have passed and visit cemeteries and place flowers on graves of the deceased. These practices are more common in Italy as Italians have continued to preserve the religious meaning of All Saints Day and All Souls Day, resisting the commercialized aspects of the pagan holiday of Halloween.


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An inspirational track steeped in cascading piano and luscious strings. By mixing contemporary percussion with cinematic hits this piece doesn't shy away from the sound of many of today's biggest artists. The voice of a soprano takes the stage in the final chorus.
The Grand Ballad evokes feelings of overcoming, succeeding and motivating.


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The new JavaScript engine is arguably the biggest new feature. Called Carakan, Opera claims it's eight times fast than its predecessor. "A completely new JavaScript engine makes Opera 10.50 run Web applications more smoothly," they says, "Up to 8x faster than its predecessor, the new Carakan engine speeds up even the most demanding Web sites."
Windows 7 integration is also pretty tight, something my favourite browser (you know) still fails at miserably. Opera makes proper use of the new taskbar (i.e., each tab gets its own entry), has a decent Jump List, and uses Windows' Aero look where it makes sense. Opera 10.50 also comes with the new Vega graphics library. "Everything in Opera 10.50 is drawn on your screen using Opera's new, high-performance graphics library," Opera explains, "This enables super fast and smooth graphics for everything from tab switching to animation on Web pages."
The address field is smarter, too, now, so you can search through your history or the internet using your search engine of choice. Dialogs created by web pages do not interrupt your browsing experience, as they appear as overlays on tabs, so you can still switch between tabs or windows even when the dialog is still displayed.
There's more to it than that, so be sure to hop on over and take a peek. Sadly, Linux and Mac users will have to wait a while for the beta: it's currently Windows only. Mac and Linux users can download the alpha, though.


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You can give your monetary support and hear about the ministry and progress of the camp at these monthly meetings in a few of the camp area churches. Come hungry for both food and spiritual growth.
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MIAMI—The Barry women's soccer team participated in a Thanksgiving Food Drive on Saturday, November 23 with the Christ Fellowship Church in downtown Miami.
Christ Fellowship partnered with Big Heart Brigade for their annual Thanksgiving meal preparation. This year, they prepared 100,000 meals to give away to those who possibly would not have a meal on Thanksgiving.
"The community hours were a complete success this week," freshman midfielder Aleja Sanchez said. "Everyone was working so hard and it was so nice to see people give back because they wanted to. It shows that there are good people left in the world. It felt amazing to be able to give families the opportunity to celebrate a wonderful holiday like Thanksgiving. I'm so glad we volunteered and hope we do it again soon!"
The Bucs spent the morning along with about 150 other volunteers packing Thanksgiving meals to be handed out to the less fortunate families in our Miami community.
"It was good to be able to help people that are less fortunate than us and hope they can enjoy their Thanksgiving," junior forward Jojo Frigerio said.
The team split up in two different groups, one packing food baskets with all the favorites to make that special thanksgiving meal. The other group assisted in putting together bags with some healthy goodies for the kids of these families.
"It was a rewarding feeling knowing we were helping others less fortunate and helping them have a happy Thanksgiving," sophomore forward Laura Rockel said.
"The most fulfilling part of the whole morning came when we handed out the packages to families that came to the mission," head coach Denise Brolly said. "Seeing their faces after receiving these baskets truly made the day worthwhile. The team really did a great job and they all enjoyed every second serving the community."
"It was a very good thing to do and opened my eyes," junior keeper Becca Rogers said.
"Going to the community service this week felt great," freshman midfielder Karla Monge added. "We were able to give back to the kids and their families; I haven't done that in a while so I felt like a helping person. I really enjoyed it and would like to do it more in the future."
Christ Fellowship is made up of volunteer Ministry Teams that help to serve the community and the church. They believe every Christian should enjoy God working through them to serve others.
"It felt amazing to be surrounded with such positive and caring people," sophomore defender Amber Smith said. "My team and I seemed to really have a great time and enjoyed helping others. I hope that sometime in the near future we will have another opportunity to give back to our community and to those who are less fortunate."


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Gary one of the reasons for the Mac was the no windows system. Have had several people say what you are doing, but I understand everything Mac fin is subpar to Quicken. I just want the best of the subpar.
Way over my head kid. I like fin for dummysAustin Egghead said:Excel spread sheet and give it to the accountant
I am sure this will end up with me "hat in hand" calling you about 11:30 one night asking how.
But, I want to try and find another way. Did you try them or just stay with Quicken?
I only tried Quicken for Mac. On the Windows version, I have never been out of balance with the bank (in over 20 years of use). On the Mac version (which I used for about 6 months), I was never in balance. It screwed the numbers up everytime.Mickey said:
I am sure this will end up with me "hat in hand" calling you about 11:30 one night asking how.
But, I want to try and find another way. Did you try them or just stay with Quicken?
Travis your wife is a Pro, as I am an idot. I must have simple and you were in short pants when I started using Quicken (hell, you are still in short pants when we go to lunch).
But now I want to find what works best on Mac.
+1 on Time Machine. You can also use it to back-up on Cloud servers.nolaegghead said:I run parallels because there are a couple windows apps I need for work.
Time machine - use it.
MJ. VMware Fusion runs Windows at the same time OS/X is running. Just another icon on your dock.michigan_jason said:Install windows on your mac and boot into it when you want to use quicken.
Guys thanks for all the Windows input. But I bought the Mac to get away from WIndows.
I just need the software to do a couple of bank accounts, a few rent houses and a credit card. No Stocks/Bonds, No reports, No Tax (I use Turbo Tax but load by hand, not off the fin software). This should be as easy as can be on a program.
But you look this up (google) and its like asking if you should have a gasket or not on your Egg. These guys make us look like 9 year old girls.....
They do the same thing. They let you run any number of "virtual machines" (or "VMs" - as many as you want. Anything that is compatible with the hardware. You can run linux, chrome, windows (any version) and boot these VMs up at any time.GrannyX4 said:Does VMware Fusion and Parallels do about the same thing? Let you run Windows? New computers have Bootcamp. Are all of these the same thing?
My checks are done in my bank logon so no need for them.
I am looking a program called SEE is looking good.
@ayayron. Just don't understand why you would take the trouble to flag all this "off topic" after I posted the damn thing " VERY OFF TOPIC".
ayayron please get a life. DON'T READ OFF TOPIC if it bothers you.
To EVERYONE other than ayayron I apologize if offended for my post. But I see no real problem and if ANY of you post an "off topic" and I can help. I will help by posting or calling you. I always have and always will.
To everyone who has posted trying to help me on this: THANK YOU.


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Inspiring Multidisciplinary Collaboration to Achieve Innovation – TEDMED
John Lynn is the Founder of the HealthcareScene.com blog network which currently consists of 10 blogs containing over 8000 articles with John having written over 4000 of the articles himself. These EMR and Healthcare IT related articles have been viewed over 16 million times. John also manages Healthcare IT Central and Healthcare IT Today, the leading career Health IT job board and blog. John is co-founder of InfluentialNetworks.com and Physia.com. John is highly involved in social media, and in addition to his blogs can also be found on Twitter: @techguy and @ehrandhit and LinkedIn.
Heading home from the #TEDMED experience and all I can say is it was quite the experience. #simplehealth
— EMR, EHR and HIT(@ehrandhit) April 19, 2013
I was invited to attend TEDMED as a guest of Xerox and what an experience it was. If you missed my first post about the TEDMED experience, you'll want to start with that post to provide some context to this one. The first day and a half that I describe in that post was a whirlwind experience and the second half of TEDMED was no different. However, the second day and a half had a bit of a different twist. It seemed to focus less on the technical side of medicine and more on its emotional and philosophical parts, but there were still a lot of lessons learned.
The reality of writing a TEDMED recap is that you could literally write about every speaker that participated and so you're guaranteed to leave out some noteworthy talk. With that made clear, let me highlight some of the messages and people that struck me and would likely be useful to a healthcare IT crowd.
Close to the end of the TEDMED conference, Raghava KK took the stage with some really twisted perspectives on how to teach diversity and stretch your mind in new ways. This quote from his talk seemed to teach an important lesson for healthcare, "When you teach perspectives, you teach creativity." In the insular healthcare environment, we could benefit from learning about outside perspectives. No doubt we see isolated examples of creativity in healthcare. Maybe the reason we don't see more is because the healthcare industry needs more external perspectives.
Victor Wang from GeriJoy was a delightful person; I guess you'd need to be to start a virtual talking dog company. While his product is interesting in its own right, his approach is where we can all learn something valuable. Victor said, "We are leveraging the global supply of compassion and kindness." I'm still trying to process the possibilities of that statement. Victor and GeriJoy are using people from around the world to share compassion and kindness with elderly people. I see an amazing untapped potential where technology has the power to deliver humanity. A talking dog is just the beginning.
Eli Beer's lifesaving flash mob, United Hatzalah, is something special. I loved his description of, "Not viral videos. Viral community building." The power of community is often forgotten or left untapped.
There was an entire session of TEDMED on death. No doubt this applies to a large number of people in healthcare in a lot of different ways. Amanda Bennett offered a couple insights that seemed to capture some of the essence of the conversation including this gem, "Looking at death has taught me how to live." Plus, if you're interested in this topic, her discussion of patient denial is a great one. She even borrowed from software development to say, "Denial is not a bug, it's a feature."
Roni Zieger, Former Google chief health strategist, announced his new Smart Patients community at TEDMED. He called this and other similar communities a "network of micro experts." Think of the power these micro experts have when put together in a network. He also pointed out a concept I'd never seen articulated before, "The biggest value isn't in the data we can predict, it's in the unexpected connections." He even applied it to EHR software where he suggested that EHRs were pre-configured and therefore have a hard time seeing emergent trends. His solution, "We need systems that can reconfigure based on the context."
Marleece Barber, chief medical officer at Lockheed Martin took us all to task when she asked, "If we can land a man on the moon, can we land your butt on a bike?"
Jessica Richman and her company uBiome are part of a growing concept around citizen science. She posed the inspiring question, "Can a citizen scientist win a noble prize?" She believes that if you can ask and answer questions, all you need are the right tools and anyone can be a scientist. I loved her idea of changing science from being a spectator sport on Discovery Channel to a sport that anyone can participate in.
Many of the concepts that Jessica described remind me of patients wanting to be more involved in their healthcare. The growing ePatient movement is a strong one and requires some really challenging shifts in culture. I'm sure I'll be doing many posts on Jessica's concepts in the future, but it seems that scientists have similar views to doctors. At the core of the issues to me is the belief that without years of schooling you're not smart and can't evaluate complex issues. I don't want to understate the value of education, but we also shouldn't understate the value of micro experts (to steal Roni Zieger's term). They can both have a place in the process and working together they can be much more than the sum of their parts.
Two of the most heartwarming and inspiring presentations were Charity Tillemann-Dick and Sue Austin. Charity, the recipient of two double lung transplants, is a soprano opera singer who performed an aria for us. Her story of survival and drive to live is beautiful. Her message of organ donation is an important one, but her ability to inspire you to battle anything in life is priceless.
Sue is a scuba diver, but she does so in a wheel chair. Instead of trying to explain it, watch one of her other TED talks including a video of her scuba diving.
Martin Hoffman tweeted something that summed up TEDMED quite well, "Inspire multidisciplinary collaboration to achieve innovation." I'd say that goal was accomplished for many.
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Any future involving Iran is now considered to be volatile. Will Iran seek nuclear armament? Will sanctions deter Iran's rogue bent, or will they further radicalize the nation? Forgotten in this din is the very real possibility that the unity we accept as Iran is a mirage. When the West looks at Iran, it often projects its own ideas of the place and its people. Pundits argue that Iran is hostile and zealous, a combination that spells havoc given the prospect of nuclear weapons. Others bring up the Islamic Republic's three-decade-old record and conclude a rational leadership. And there are those who look at the country's vigorous youth movement as the "real" face of Iran—a hip but suppressed underworld ready to embrace democracy. Conflicting positions on Iran stem from the fact that Iran itself is divided—a nation at once modern and medieval. Without a proper understanding of this fundamental discord, the West continues to peg Iran erroneously as this or that, in turn feeding a foreign policy that rests on half-truths and quicksand assumptions.
Aria Minu-Sepehr opened his lecture by quoting the 1926 travel diary of Vita Sackville-West. The label on her traveler's trunk was not a cause for concern among other passengers, nor did it go unnoticed. It was 'a little orange flag of ostentation.' At that time the land of Persia was relatively unknown to Europeans, although the Anglo-Persian oil company had already been extracting for two decades. Persia was exotic but not dangerous, instead evoking intrigue and detached curiosity. Minu-Sepehr pointed out that Iran is in many ways still seen as charming and exotic, a land of labyrinthine bazaars, yet is also seen as modern , nuclear and dangerous – from whence the split?
Minu-Sepehr proceeded to entertain the audience with an array of quotes, anecdotes and images relating to everything from early oil exploitation to soccer short-shorts and epic moustaches. In the spirit of Vita Sackville-West's observation that 'the modern and the medieval jostle in the same phrase,' Minu-Sepehr illustrated a sort of nation-wide Iranian cognitive dissonance that ranges from comical and quaint to confusing and concerning, but manages most of the time to live seamlessly with anachronism. Minu-Sepehr contrasted the image of a new minaret with F-5 Tiger jets flying in the background. A cover from a 1950s 'Weekly News' magazine showed an actress in the latest revealing fashions, with the question 'Is Teheran going to welcome this kind of fashion?' The actress' hotpants provided a counterpoint to the modern Iranian regulation that women cannot attend soccer games because of the men's revealing short shorts. Further photographs highlighted the parallels between older architectural traits and their contemporary manifestations: an inner dome of a medieval mausoleum was clearly the inspiration for the sleek dome of a modern ski resort.
However, despite the questions that Minu-Sepehr artfully left hanging in the air, he was unequivocal in his clear illustration of historical and contemporary efforts, by England and the United States respectively, to exploit Iran's oil resources. An early black and white photo of a gushing oil tower was paired with a 1901 quote from an oil contract granting the English, 'Full powers and unlimited liberty, for a period of 60 years, to probe, pierce and drill at their will, the depths of Persian soil, in consequence of which all the subsoil products sought by him without exception will remain his inalienable property.' A map of 2011 global monetary interactions and another map of global oil reserves made a strong case for Minu-Sepehr's statement that foreign policy towards Iran has been largely shaped by rivalries over access to oil, and indeed indicated that most politics of this century were determined by petro-politics.
Minu-Sepehr maintained that so long as the West continues to impose its own rubric upon Iranian culture and politics, and lacks mental flexibility, we will continue to misunderstand Iran. It is errant to consider Iran backwards without examining the nuanced circumstances of its uneven development that was exploited and hindered by foreign interest, and unproductive to apply cause-and-effect logic to a place that applies causeless effects. Perhaps, suggested Minu-Sepehr, the mystical poetry of Hafez could give academics as much insight as a blogger.
Audience questions and comments drew attention to the Iranian blogosphere, the perceived threat of Iranian nuclear armament in light of Iran's dualistic modality of medieval and modern, and the inability of Western politicos to predict Iran's actions when they are so grossly uninformed. Other audience members asked about the opinions of young people toward the US, how can we show appreciation towards Iranians, and the disjunction between American and Iranian conventions of communication and politesse, both on the personal and political level.
This rapporteur's summary was prepared by Sara Swetzoff.
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Monday, January 18, 2010
How to Sound Smarter
I got the February 2010 issue of Reader's Digest last week, and there's an article that made me think of all of you.
How to Sound Smarter
Okay, yeah. While it sounds like I'm insulting you, I'd never. Not since I lurve you like I do. It was more what's in the article, "the Reader's digest version of those rules for talking and writing--the ones you missed in high school." See? Now it makes much more sense.
Some rules won't surprise you, others may make you cringe (guilty, as charged), while perhaps one or two will have you scratchin' your... whatever it is you scratch. Anyway, here are my favorites, as they appear in the article (bolding and emphasis theirs).
You never mean: Between you and I
You always mean: Between you and me
Why: Between you and I sounds fancy, therefore right, but don't be so quick to belittle Cookie Monster ("Me want cookies!"). In this case, me is correct because it's the object of the preposition between.
You almost never mean: I feel badly
You almost always mean: I feel bad
Why: Is your sense of touch physically impaired (almost never) or are you feeling some guilt after screwing up (almost always)?
You never mean: The reason is because
You always mean: The reason is that
Why: The reason is that the word reason implies because. Likewise, why say "the reason why" when you can say "the reason"?
You never mean: The person that
You always mean: The person who
Why: A human is a "who." Anything else (yes, including animals) is a "that."
You never mean: Could of
You always mean: Could have
Why: This error pops up because of the similar pronunciations. But remember, every sentence needs a verb: "I could have written a better cover letter."
[Janna's note: I could've written a better cover letter sounds like I could of written a better cover letter. Thus, confusion.]
You never mean: Very unique
You always mean: Unique
Why: Unique things and people are one of a kind, absolute.
You never mean: Everyone has their grammar hang-ups
You always mean: Everyone has his or her grammar hang-ups
Why: Everyone, everybody, and close cousin each are singular, so words that refer to them should also be singular. Or, since we all have our grammar hang-ups, you could just rephrase the sentence.
For more examples, see the latest issue of Reader's Digest.
So did you learn anything new?
37 comments:
- Capri K said...
I am GUILTY, GUILTY, GUILTY!
Probably of way worse than these!
Thanks for the edjamacashun!
- January 18, 2010 at 7:08 AM
- Adam said...
Nope, I say every one of those correctly.
No, really.
I'm serious!
Pfft. Fine.
- January 18, 2010 at 7:35 AM
- Melanie Avila said...
The only one I do is the last one, and I know it's wrong, I just hate to say "his or hers". Great list!
- January 18, 2010 at 7:43 AM
- Michelle Gregory said...
whew! glad i already sound smart.
- January 18, 2010 at 7:59 AM
- Joanne said...
I'm a stickler for "the person that/the person who." It's amazing how often I see it written the wrong way, in books, newspapers, here and there. Always nice to review these reminders though, thanks for sharing!
- January 18, 2010 at 8:14 AM
- Wendy @ All in a Day's Thought said...
That was fun and I didn't end up scratching anything. ;)
~ Wendy
- January 18, 2010 at 8:47 AM
- Jody Hedlund said...
I write much more grammatically correct in my books than on my blog! I guess blogging feels less formal and more like a conversation. So I tend to stretch the rules!
- January 18, 2010 at 8:58 AM
- lakeviewer said...
Good reminders.
- January 18, 2010 at 9:14 AM
- Slamdunk said...
Thanks for posting--I get lazy with grammar and really should speak correctly.
- January 18, 2010 at 9:22 AM
- Angie Muresan said...
I really hate admitting that I do ANYTHING wrong. Yet, I am guilty of the third one almost all of the time.
- January 18, 2010 at 9:52 AM
- Patti Lacy said...
I always struggle with everyone, etc., being singular.
Thank the Lord for editors and critique partners!!!
Love it, Janna.
I feel smarter!!
Happy MLK Day.
- January 18, 2010 at 9:59 AM
- T. Anne said...
OK, I'm guilty too. At least I'm learning right?
- January 18, 2010 at 10:01 AM
- JKB said...
Guilty as charged.
- January 18, 2010 at 10:40 AM
- Melissa Marsh said...
These are terrific! Never knew that "between you and me" is the correct way.
- January 18, 2010 at 11:43 AM
- Carol J. Garvin said...
No scratching here, but have to admit to misusing "between you and me" depending on where it occurs in the sentence. I never think grammar is difficult until I discover something I've been saying/writing wrong!
- January 18, 2010 at 1:19 PM
- Eileen Astels Watson said...
Oh, yeah, that I'm grammatically challenged for sure.
- January 18, 2010 at 2:05 PM
I'm convinced there are rules that I will screw-up for life.
- January 18, 2010 at 2:37 PM
- Sharla said...
yep yep yep!!!! Probably my biggest screw up is who/whom. I don't get it. I will never get it. Maybe because I'm a southerner...and I've never said "whom" in my life. LOL!
- January 18, 2010 at 3:11 PM
- Kara said...
Oh, I mess up so many of these! My husband is great at catching these, and usually pointing them out to me:)
- January 18, 2010 at 3:15 PM
- Susan J. Reinhardt said...
Hi Janna -
Great post! Thanks for pointing out some common grammar errors. :)
- January 18, 2010 at 3:20 PM
- Sharon Lovejoy said...
Thanks dear, I DID learn something and gleaned a few good laughs. "VERY UNIQUE" is one of my pet peeves, as is really unique.
E.B. White must twirl in his grave.
Thanks again,
Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green Island
- January 18, 2010 at 4:36 PM
- Deb Shucka said...
Good old Readers Digest! Thanks for the brush-up.
- January 18, 2010 at 5:27 PM
- Karen said...
Oh gosh, you mean I have to change all my thinking? :P
- January 18, 2010 at 5:54 PM
- septembermom said...
I say "I feel badly" too much.
Thanks for the tips Janna!
- January 18, 2010 at 6:53 PM
- Heather Sunseri said...
That is a great list. Thanks, Janna.
- January 18, 2010 at 7:39 PM
- Jill said...
I knew most of those, but I juss talk this way 'cause it's easier.
- January 18, 2010 at 8:01 PM
- She Writes said...
Yikes, this was a vcery unique post ;0!
- January 18, 2010 at 10:45 PM
- Lori said...
I love this things although I have learned English in school as a foreign language so I make different mistakes than you guys, who are native speakers.
- January 19, 2010 at 6:59 AM
- Jessica said...
Hahaa! Love the list. btw, I thought I came here yesterday but I guess I just saw your title, meant to stop by and didn't.
I've messed up badly and bad before. :-)
- January 19, 2010 at 10:38 AM
- Jeanette Levellie said...
Oh, I love this Janna!!! Thanks for sharing with us.
I cringe when someone says "Could of."
But unlike Adam, I've been guilty of most of the others.
- January 19, 2010 at 11:41 AM
- The Hat Chick said...
I am guilty of the "everyone" mistake. My English teacher would cringe.
- January 19, 2010 at 12:08 PM
I learned that I did learn like two on your list and the rest I am very uniquely guilty of.... :O)
- January 19, 2010 at 1:18 PM
- Linda said...
It's always good to have a refresher! Thanks for sharing!
- January 19, 2010 at 8:10 PM
- Journaling Woman said...
Yes I did.
This brings to mind when my son was a toddler and I took him to the dr. I was telling the doctor again his symptoms and I said, "My son has a temperature." I stopped, chuckled and said, "Well of course he has a temperature, I really meant to say he has a fever." The dr. said I was the first parent to realize and say that out loud to him...the difference.
- January 19, 2010 at 8:54 PM
- Christopher said...
I never could of imagined... err better go back for another read.
I've actually learned to get that one out of my writing, but out of my vocabulary? Much more difficult.
- January 19, 2010 at 10:51 PM
- Terri Tiffany said...
That I don't know much at all!!
- January 20, 2010 at 7:43 AM
- Kathy said...
Actually, I knew all of those.
- January 20, 2010 at 5:49 PM


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COLUMBIA CITY — Typically people in Whitley County would not associate 4-H with life inside the city limits.However, Marley Heritier is breaking the stereotype of 4-H being just for those that live in the country.She became involved in the 4-H program while growing up within the city limits of Columbia City.Marley is in her second year of 4-H, and is the daughter of Christian Heritier and Cathy Heritier. She attends Mary Raber Elementary School where she is a fourth grader. She has one older brother, Julian, who is in his fourth year of the 4-H program. This year, Heritier's 4-H projects include rabbits, feeder calves, poultry, gift wrapping, flowers, arts and crafts, cats and rabbit poster. Living in the city, Heritier was not able to keep her 4-H projects at her home.To read the rest of this story, see the May 9 issue of The Post and Mail. Don't have a subscription? Call (260) 244-5153 or subscribe to our e-edition. For breaking news, sports updates and additional coverage, bookmark the homepage and find us on facebook and twitter.


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The Porpora Project has been established in order to display and support the investigations into the life and music of Nicola Porpora by performer and musicologist James Sanderson.
Through his fascination with the vocal music of this much-neglected composer and singing teacher, Sanderson intends to create an accurate portrayal of the depth and breadth of Porpora's work and the effect it had on music-making in the 18th century.
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Bulldogs Come in Eighth Place
NEW YORK – The Bulldogs capped off their indoor season with some of the best performances of the year on the second day of Heptagonals Championships, making season bests in seven out of the eight events they competed in on Sunday. The team placed eighth with 25 points.
To start off the day, sophomore Tommy Winger jumped a PR of 13.46m in the triple jump, the farthest that any Bulldog has jumped this season. Senior David Smith also threw a season best of 14.97m in the shot put.
After running an impressive PR yesterday, senior captain Marty Evans came back on Sunday with another personal best of 48.06 in the 400-meter dash to place third. Junior Matthew Bieszard also scored for the Bulldogs in the 500-meter dash, clocking in 1:03.84 in sixth place.
The distance medley relay had a phenomenal run, the team of senior John Van Deventer, junior Julian Sheinbaum, sophomore Christopher Ramsey and freshman James Shirvell edging Harvard's team by less than three-tenths of a second to take second with a season best of 9:50.44. The time also marks No. 7 for all-time Yale indoor and No. 4 in the history of league championships. The Bulldogs ran in a lead pack with Harvard and Princeton before passing the Tigers towards the end of the race, which also earned them second team all-Ivy honors. Shirvell also earned second team all-Ivy honors in the 1,000-meter run, placing second with a PR of 2:23.85 and setting No. 5 all-time league championship. The 4x800 meter relay team also ran a season best of 7:48.39, fielded by senior Matt Bogdan, junior Charlie Jaeger and sophomores Michael Pierce and Timothy Hillas. Junior Samuel Lynch also finished the 5,000-meter run in 14:56.19.
To wrap up the day, the 4x400 meter relay team notched a season best of 3:17.12 to come in fifth place, led by a strong senior trio of Evans, Chris Stanley and Nathan Molina, and Bieszard.
The Tigers took home the title with 215 points, followed by Cornell with 172 points.
The indoor season for most of the Bulldogs is over, but those who have met the IC4A-qualifying standards will compete at the IC4A Championships in Boston next weekend.
Report by Miriam Cho '13, Yale Sports Publicity


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PdH is hard to describe. I suggest you look at this in the archives.
The top notes are harsh and many will stop at this point. Some say it smells like "old socks."
I like the sandalwood and leather in the drydown. This is not a floral scent at all!


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Major Hollywood Studios All Sent Bogus DMCA Takedowns Concerning The Pirate Bay Documentary
from the another-accident-i-suppose dept
Beyond the obvious concern about censoring a movie that shows, perhaps, a more sympathetic side of the TPB crew and their legal situation, these kinds of take downs serve another, more nefarious purpose: making sure there is less value for authorized works on these various sites. You hear it all the time from these companies that these sites are "all bad" and must be taken down. Having authorized content really looks bad, so it's nice for them that they can remove it by filing bogus DMCA claims with no real recourse. No wonder the MPAA is so vehement that it shouldn't need to consider fair use before sending bogus takedowns.
Yes, I'm sure these were all just more "accidents" but the impact is very real. For struggling filmmakers like Klose, having authorized copies of his film removed from Google has a serious impact. Copyright maximalists never seem concerned in the slightest about the collateral damage on the people who have actually learned to use these platforms well. They prefer to protect those who fight against new systems of distribution, while harming those who have succeeded in using them.


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Santa Rockstar is a Guitar Hero-style game featuring rock 'n roll versions of popular Christmas songs and Santa Clause. You must help Santa deliver presents in the Merry Christmas Stage sled by touring around the world with the Reindeer Band. If you like Guitar Hero and Tap Tap Revolution type games, rock music, and Santa Clause, then Santa Rockstar is a must-have.
Between five different stages, two of which must be unlocked, there are 21 songs included with Santa Rockstar. There are also a lot of different guitars, picks, pedals, and amps available to boost your performance and a special Rock Power skill that helps you rack up those points.
There are four different characters available in Rockstar Santa: Santa Rockstar, Genny The Gingerbread Guitar Legend, Rudolph the Rock Lord, and Santa Jaws. Characters and other items must be purchased in the store with coins that can be earned during gameplay or bought as in-app purchases. You can also earn more coins by connecting to Facebook and sharing your scores with your friends.
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A Pot of Beans: 10 Tasty Ways to Cook Beans
Every time this year, we seem to fall in love with beans all over again. Creamy cannellini beans, rich and hearty pinto beans, delicate flageolets: they turn any dish into a satisfying meal. Here are some of our favorite recipes, perfect for right now.
We highly recommend buying bags of dried beans and making them yourself. It's easy to do in the oven or the slow-cooker. We love Rancho Gordo's heirloom beans, but even a basic bag of dried beans from the grocery store will taste fantastic.
1. Borlotti Beans in Tomato Sauce with Creamy Polenta
2. Florida Butter Beans with Caramelized Onions and Bacon
3. Slow Cooker Black Bean Enchiladas
4. Basil Parmesan Pot Beans
5. Tomato and White Bean Panade
6. Spinach, White Bean, and Taleggio Pizza
7. Cauliflower, Fennel, and White Bean Winter Salad
8. Cuban Black Bean Soup
9. Vegetarian Espresso Chili
10. Vegetarian Bean Burgers
What are your favorite dishes with beans?
Related: Good Question: How Can I Make Beans More Digestible?
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The latest collection from C/FAN boasts vibrant, saturated prints that aren't your typical borrowed-from-abroad derivatives. These graphics were instead inspired by language — and one that's far removed from the label's midwestern point of origin.
Designer Christina Fan looked to the South American Quechua dialect, particularly their word "k'anchaypacha," to guide her creative vision for her spring/summer collection. The definition: light is a dynamic element with its own life force. The interpretation: Rainbow Brite designs that definitely take on a life of their own on flowing caftans, frocks, and tunics.
But, as vivid and vivacious as those may be, the idea of k'anchaypacha is also reflected elsewhere in quieter pieces featuring sturdier fabrics and delicate tailoring. We love this fresh take on multicultural fashion –– but tell us what you think. Get an eye-full in our slideshow, browse the C/FAN collection here, and share your thoughts below. And more importantly, do you think that fashion can engage non-Western ideas without reducing them?


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Q: If I go to the Counseling Center, does it mean that something is really wrong with me?
A:Absolutely not! Most students experience pressures and concerns during their college years, and counseling is a resource that can help them cope and make the most of their time at Barnard. At times, students may experience acute anxiety, depression, or anger, and counseling can help students deal with these feelings as well. Some students have difficulties that require specialized therapy and/or medication, and the Counseling Center can help identify the most appropriate course of treatment and resources.
Q: I don't think my problem is very serious...can I still come to Counseling?
A: Yes! We're here to help students with all kinds of personal concerns and questions, as well as more serious emotional difficulties.
Q: Wouldn't it be better for me to be a stronger person and solve my problems by myself?
A: Recognizing that you have a problem, and taking advantage of every resource to solve it, is a sign of health, not weakness. Counseling can be a powerful tool that helps you understand yourself and your situation better, so that you can become freer and more self-sufficient.
Q: "I know that you can only come a certain number of times, right? What happens after that? And once you've used up your sessions, can you ever come back?"
A:Because requests for our services are high, the Counseling Center operates on a short-term model. The average number of visits per year for students who use our services is about 5.8. For some students, however, it's helpful to continue working for a longer period of time. There are a couple of options in these instances: one is to continue in long-term counseling at Barnard by joining a group, and the other is to receive a referral to an individual therapist in the community. We have an extensive referral network made up of therapists in Manhattan with whose work we are familiar, and many of them have sliding fee schedules (meaning that their fees are based on your ability to pay).
About joining a group: okay, so that's probably the last thing that you can imagine yourself doing. Believe it or not, being in a group can be an amazing experience in and of itself, and it is even the best kind of counseling for many students – it's just that most of us aren't used to the idea, so it can seem a little foreign and scary. To others of us, it might not seem so scary, but it doesn't seem like real counseling or therapy. Again, though, it is not only a setting in which people can make real progress toward their goals, it is often the best setting for many of us. (Read our page about groups for more information.)
Q: "Counseling? I've heard that the first thing that they do there is try to give you drugs."
A:Not at all. Although it is true that medication evaluation is one of the services that we offer, the great majority of students with whom we work with do not request or need this service. In counseling sessions, we work with students on all kinds of concerns -- relationships, stress, depression, problems with food, homesickness, you name it – and we believe in this collaborative process as the most important, essential part of what we do. In situations where particular symptoms are present, medication can be a helpful adjunct to this work, and when we think that that might be the case, we owe it to you to suggest it, but this is always a decision that is made in consultation with the student.
By the way, you might be wondering exactly what a medication evaluation is. It is simply an appointment with one of our staff psychiatrists. These appointments are by referral only. It works like this: say you are meeting with a counselor. At some point, one or both of you have the idea that medication might help with the way that you are feeling. Your counselor would then refer you to our staff psychiatrist for an evaluation, and would help you set up that appointment. During the appointment, you and the doctor would talk about your concerns and symptoms. The doctor would decide if medication were appropriate, and if so, would write you a prescription. You would then schedule follow-up sessions with the doctor so that she/he could monitor your response to the medication. Throughout this process, you would continue your sessions with your regular counselor as well.


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A Good Samaritan's act of kindness brought one Florida shopper to tears.
While getting ready for Hurricane Irma, Pam Brekke searched desperately for an emergency generator. She told local media that her father is on oxygen and can't be without power.
When she got to an Orlando Lowe's and waited to buy a generator, she watched another customer get the store's last one.
She broke down in tears and then her 'angel' stepped in.
Ramon Santiago had a generator in his cart and told her she could have it. The heartwarming moment, as the two hugged and Brekke cried, was captured by NBC Orlando affiliate WESH and ABC affilate WFTV.
"She need the generator," Santiago explained to reporters. "It's OK. No worry for them."
"I don't know him at all,'' Brekke said. "He's a stranger. He's an angel from God is what he is."
Hurricane Irma is expected to be a Category 4 storm when it hits the United States. On Thursday afternoon, the hurricane was twice as wise as the Florida peninsula.


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High Bidding Expected for Harry Potter Prequel Today
Jun 10, 2008
Today is the day the new prequel to the Harry Potter series is set for auction in London, England. Part of a charity auction, organizers are expecting bidding for the special 800 word prequel written by J.K. Rowling to be quite high. ITN reports that" Philip Errington, a specialist at Sotheby's, which will run the auction in Piccadilly, London on Tuesday night, said 13 storycards will be sold without reserve prices.He said: "Given the enormous interest we have seen in recent times for autograph work by JK Rowling, the prospects for her storycard are good to say the least. There is just no telling how high the bidding might go."
As posted earlier here on TLC, this new prequel is contained on a special note card that is part of a charity auction to benefit Dyslexia Action and English Pen. The content of the card will feature a story involving the Marauders aka James Potter and Sirius Black as well as a police officer, and according to Jo, is set 3 years before Harry was born. The last line of the card, small preview seen here in our galleries, reads "From the prequel I am not working on ' but that was fun!" The card and all of it's content will be placed online via this link to Waterstone's tomorrow, and will also be part of a book that will be published August 7th containing all 13 of the cards, proceeds to benefit those same two charities.You can pre- order this book from Waterstones (who will ship internationally) via this link. We will have complete coverage of this auction and will update with more on the new Harry Potter prequel as soon as it becomes available.


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The "Divergent" and "Man of Steel" action franchises have new additions to the family.
Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer ("The Help") has joined the cast of "Insurgent," the second installment of the dystopian "Divergent" saga based on Veronica Roth's young-adult book trilogy, and Zack Snyder, director of the upcoming "Man of Steel" sequel tentatively titled "Batman vs. Superman," teased a new version of the Batmobile on his Twitter account.
Spencer will play Johanna, the leader of the Amity faction in a post-apocalyptic society where people live in groups according to their personality types. "Insurgent," which is scheduled for release March 20, 2015, also stars Shailene Woodley, Theo James and Kate Winslet. Robert Schwentke is directing from a script by Brian Duffield and Akiva Goldsman.
The first film in the series, "Divergent," has grossed $145 million domestically since opening in March, plus $108 million in foreign sales. The third and fourth films in the series, "Allegiant" parts 1 and 2, are slated for release in 2016 and 2017.
Snyder, meanwhile, tweeted a black-and-white photo of a new take on Batman's souped-up ride, with the vehicle mostly obscured under a tarp. He added the caption, "Could be time to pull the tarp...Tomorrow?"
"Man of Steel" proved a blockbuster hit last summer, grossing $291 million domestically and $377 million more overseas. The highly anticipated sequel, which is set to open May 6, 2016, once again stars Henry Cavill as Superman and adds Ben Affleck as Batman, Israeli actress Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman and Jesse Eisenberg as the supervillain Lex Luthor.
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