text:
Issue III
Spring 2014
Inside this Issue
Presidents Corner Contest Time!Be the Expert: Professional Speakers of EPWNG (PSOE) EPWNG in the News The New Western Suburbs Branch Sue Zeiler is Grateful for EPWNGNetworking Tips Part III: "Build the Relationship"
By Wendy Baum
All too often, we are so busy that we miss important opportunities. Recently, I received an email introduction to connect with someone. Initially, I wasn't sure what to make of the introduction. The purpose was to help a woman who was trying to understand how we managed to qualify EPWNG as a nonprofit organization, so that she could understand how to better position her own nonprofit. Instead of dismissing this challenge as a waste of my time, I thought about it for a little longer and determined that this could be an opportunity either to help someone else or to market EPWNG. With little time and unknown direction, I called upon two EPWNG members, Sheri Warsh and Pamela Belyn, to help me pursue the request. Together, we strategized how to approach this novel inquiry and make the most out of our first meeting. The initial meeting with this woman and her colleagues focused on understanding why both organizations were created. The further we explored, the more interesting the opportunity became - for both of us! After several meetings and many discussions, the EPWNG/WLMA alliance was formed. By not running away from what initially was thought to be a "waste of time," we all benefited by identifying opportunities that our joint power could create. So the next time you get that "ugh" feeling when you receive a request to help someone - think twice. Your gut reaction may be right, and saying "no" can be a powerful tool to set boundaries. However, a little creativity and teamwork can also generate powerful opportunities for you and those around you!
Read the Newsletter today and YOU could be our next member featured! Go to our LinkedIn page to find out about the contest!
EPWNG IN THE NEWSBy Leslie Berkowitz
EPWNG attracts a dynamic and diverse group of women. Our members come from all types of backgrounds and work in all types of industries. In less than five years, EPWNG has grown to over 250 members, including the downtown and suburban locations, and the recently-launched branch in the Western suburbs.
We're so proud of the growth and success of EPWNG and the publicity we've received of late that we wanted to share it with you. In the last few years, and especially in recent months, EPWNG has been featured in Make It Better magazine, the Deerfield Review, and the Chicago Sun Times (and that doesn't even count all the individual articles written about our members).
EPWNG was featured in the Chicago Sun Times when our founder, Wendy Baum, won the "Women with Vision" award from the Women's Bar Association of Illinois in 2013. Both the award and the article highlighted the uniqueness and growing success of EPWNG. You can see the full article here.
There was a wonderful article in the Deerfield Review just recently about member Betsy Phillips, who announced she was engaged and having an "EPWNG wedding." She is using many fellow EPWNG members as resources and vendors for her upcoming celebration. This is the power of our group – making connections and building relationships that translate into finding the help and resources that we all need in our business and personal lives. The EPWNG board received a letter applauding our work from Illinois State Senator Julie Morrison, after reading the article. Take a minute to read the article here.
The positive press and feedback that we receive from the community will help EPWNG's membership continue to grow and keep members' businesses thriving. And who knows—maybe your next collaboration with a fellow member will be newsworthy!
Leslie has owned and operated her personalized gift business, Kidoodles Inc. and More, for 12+ years. Kidoodles not only offers a wide variety of unique gifts for every occasion, but also provides truly personal service. Visit www.kidoodlesinc.com to learn more.
By Vicki Gerson
Sue Zeiler, founder of ChicagoKids.com an online resource for local parents, is thrilled she found EPWNG. Sue believes EPWNG is incredibly valuable to her because it's given her an opportunity to meet and interact with other professional women. EPWNG women provide her with new connections and resources for her business that she would not otherwise have. Moving from Chicago to the suburbs, Sue found EPWNG resources for her personal needs as well, including a realtor who helped her find a new home, a real estate attorney and a financial planner.
Sue's entrepreneurial spirit and her involvement in kid-related activities were obvious from an early age. At the age of 12, she ran a summer camp in her backyard. In high school, she worked at the local library, helping with the children's reading programs, and while in college, she spent several summers student-teaching middle school classes. After college, Sue took her first full-time job at Brookfield Zoo, where she planned all of the zoo's public special events.
In 1995, Sue became interested in the Internet and its potential as a marketing tool. After purchasing a book about how to build a website, her first website was up and running. In 2001, Sue decided to build a local resource network for parents and ChicagoKids.com was launched. It was the first local website of its kind. Fortunately, it quickly grew into a highly-trafficked and reputable source of information for local parents. And while competition has come and gone through the years, ChicagoKids.com has managed to maintain its strong position in the market.Sue, a divorced mom of a nearly six-year-old daughter, manages the business completely on her own. The site averages approximately 300,000 monthly page views, and has more than 17,000 registered members (membership is free), with 12,000 newsletter subscribers."My responsibilities include maintaining all of the content, updating the site with events, writing and sending a weekly newsletter to my subscribers, writing blog posts, maintaining social media and selling advertising space," she says. "Half of my time is spent implementing the advertising campaigns that I sell, including banner ads, e-blasts, setting up advertiser listings and more."Until 2008, Sue was running the site while working a full-time job. Her personal situation changed in 2012, when she filed for divorce and her ex-husband decided to take a job in Washington, D.C. Needing to increase her earnings as a single mom, she now focuses 100% of her attention on the site. Sue works while her daughter is in school and in aftercare. When she needs more work hours, she works at night."Since I've turned my full attention to the site," adds Sue, "I've increased my revenue to a level that will allow me to continue doing this....and hopefully never need to look for another job again!"Sue has been featured on local radio and television segments including numerous appearances on ABC's Windy City Live morning show as an expert on family topics. Sue is just one of the many outstanding women who make EPWNG as strong as it is today.Vicki Gerson is a b-to-b and b-to-c writer for online and print trade, custom and consumer publications, as well as a website content writer, ghost blogger and public relations consultant. She is also the monthly business columnist for the What's Happening Community Newspaper.
BE THE EXPERT: PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERS OF EPWNG (PSOE)By T-Ann Pierce
The first event hosted by the committee, Professional Speakers of EPWNG (PSOE), was a tremendous success. With over eighty people in attendance, it immediately became one of the not-to-be-missed events on the EPWNG calendar.
PSOE's spring event will take place on April 30th and will not disappoint. It is shaping up to be a much talked-about affair. The event will be held at Maggiano's Old Orchard from 8:30-10:00 a.m. and will feature a panel of four expert speakers, all EPWNG members. The topic will be #Savvy Marketing Strategies to Grow your Business TODAY. With time built in for networking, this is the perfect event to bring a guest(s) and show off all the talent and benefits EPWNG has to offer. Professional Speakers of EPWNG was created not only to educate, inform and highlight our gifted members, but also to build a database of professional speakers within EPWNG. In the past, EPWNG has been contacted by outside individuals and organizations that are looking to hire speakers. PSOE is working towards building a database of names of members who are experts in their field and are interested in public speaking. Enrollment in the database will be available at some point in the near future. Speaking at a PSOE event will not be a prerequisite.Auditions to become a panel member are held two months prior to the April and October events. All details are included in emails sent out to EPWNG members.A big thank you goes out to Lisa Kaplin, leader of the PSOE, along with the other members of the committee, which include Susan Shulman, Lori Goldstein, Kathleen Dean, Betsy Epton, Susan Raemer-Rodriguez, Lauri Zessar, Susan Fignar, Julie Bordo, Christie Butcher, and Margie Goldblatt.Register now for the April 30, expert panel event at Maggiano's. We look forward to seeing you and your guests there!T-Ann Pierce is a personal well-being coach and owner of TAP into Purpose where she inspires busy women to create a life of confidence, clarity and balance. Who are you beyond the roles you play? Become a participant in your own life!
By Tina Tranfaglia
NETWORKING TIPS, PART III:"BUILD THE RELATIONSHIP"By: Catherine Schager
In the previous two installments, I've talked about what networking is and also what to do at a networking meeting. This installment is all about what happens next. Remember, networking's purpose is to create and nurture relationships with a group of people who will want to do business with you, refer others to you, and vice versa. Building the relationship is crucial to successful networking. So, how does that happen? The truth is, it often happens slowly and over time. Like any great relationship, it can't be forced or rushed if it's going to last. Here are some tried and true ways to build those business relationships:1. Take the next step: Set aside some time each month- even if it's only one hour, to sit down and get to know someone better. Maybe you just meet for coffee; maybe you have breakfast or lunch together. Utilize this time to get to know them and their business. Who are their target customers, who are good referral sources? What are their current business needs? Who are they? Being a little personal is good! 2. As you're listening, instead of thinking of what you're going to say next, make some notes, something to jog your memory about how you can help them. Take the time to really listen to what their needs are. If you have an idea you think might be useful, offer it up.3. Be sure to send a follow-up thank you note for the meeting. Hand-written is best. How often do any of us get "real mail" anymore? Don't you feel special when you do?4. If you subsequently run across an opportunity to offer them something, an article that's pertinent to their business, an event that you think might interest them, etc., pass it on. It may sound like a lot of work that's not focused specifically on your business; however, what you're doing is becoming known for who you are. When it's time to refer a business to a friend or colleague, we all refer people we know, like and trust. You've been investing the time to be all of those. Catherine is the owner of Catherine Schager Designs, which offers residential interior design services, specializing in Kitchen and Bath renovations. Let us help you discover the comforts of home.
Copyright © 2018 Exclusive Professional Women's Networking Group 1163 Elmwood Avenue Deerfield, IL 60015 phone: 847.780.6302
Privacy and Cookie Policy


text:
Yeah, yeah, yeah...we get it. Mondays suck (we've read Garfield). But it means the start of a new week, which means a bunch of killer shows in and around Phoenix.
And here are a few of the coolest -- our top five must-see shows this week.
Monday, January 21: Avian Architecture @ The Rogue Bar
Psych fans and math-rock devotees both enjoy technical drum feats and guitar pyrotechnics, but each group has its preferred flavors of jam. Mathletes tend to like riffs that show the science at work, geometric patterns that confound in exciting ways.
Psych rockers like their technical proficiency to offer an escape, whorls and stretches of notes that are easy to get lost in. Mesa-based Avian Architecture splits the difference, affixing psych textures and tightly syncopated drums to guitar work that rides comfortably in between, covering the entrails of composition while still sounding impressive.
The airtight duo of JD Snell and Tyler Lindgren is just as dexterous as math-rock favorites Tero Melos, but the structures and meters on the band's Gemini Talons EP manage to stay fitful and accessible. And like psych visionaries Mars Volta, Avian Architecture is fond of fun-to-say, hard-to-spell portmanteau song titles. "Circumabulation" is built around a spacey, serpentine groove in 6/4 time that sounds much more propulsive than complex. The sharp "Earthbound Portals" is littered with double-kick drum accents and pointillist fills, all guided by start-stop guitar arpeggios that revel in the tension.
The boys are hard at work on a new full-length, something Valley fret-worshippers should keep on high alert. -- Chase KampTuesday, January 22 and Wednesday, January 23: Social Distortion @ Marquee Theatre
Aging well is remarkably difficult in the world of punk rock. Can you imagine Sid Vicious in his 50s? But Mike Ness of Social Distortion still has it going on. Ness continues to win the hearts of pompadour-sporting gals because he is a textbook example of the sensitive bad boy. He's broken hearts and gone to jail (face tattoos!), all the while celebrating and staring down his demons. He's a roughneck, but tender, too, able to croon with equal parts romance and danger.
He's the symbol that sums Social Distortion as a whole. Over the course of a 35-year career, Social D has released seven albums, each one straddling common themes: nostalgia, the flirtatious relationship between rock and country, struggles with women and the law. The balance of bruised love songs and the band's rebellious ethos keeps attracting new fans to Social D's annual double-header shows in Tempe.
The band's longevity is a benchmark for blue-collar punk 'n' roll acts like Lucero and The Gaslight Anthem. "We just got really lucky in that we've been able to [play music for a living] and it still is relevant," says guitarist Jonny "2 Bags" Wickersham. "I don't know what else I would be doing if I wasn't playing music." -- Melissa Fossum
Read Up on the Sun's full Q&A with Jonny "2 Bags" of Social Distortion.
Wednesday, January 23: Lady Gaga @ US Airways Center
Lady Gaga might be even more calculating and fatally self-absorbed than her idol Madonna, but there's nonetheless a goofy, underlying charm to frothy tunes like the early hit "Paparazzi" that sometimes is obscured by the glittery smoke and mirrors of her onstage spectacles.
It's not easy to be a mainstream dance-pop singer who aspires to be a transgressive LGBT rebel, and the onetime Stefani Germanotta usually ends up closer to the electronic middle of the road than to the deep underground. Turning Judas Iscariot into a sympathetic, seductive character might have seemed like a provocative idea, but ultimately Lady Gaga's allegorical 2011 single "Judas" was more sensual than profane. The big problem remains Germanotta's hardly transgressive tendency to lift music and fashion styles, whether she's paying homage to such well-known predecessors as Madge and Dale Bozzio or, like a reverse Robin Hood, figuratively taking that notorious plastic bubble dress off the back of the relatively obscure Kristeen Young.
Even with her considerable charisma, it's not always clear who Lady Gaga really is. --Falling JamesThursday, January 24: RA the Rugged Man @ Red Owl
RA the Rugged Man may not be the most well known rapper out there but there is no denying the guy's skills. The Long Island native signed with Jive Records when he was 18 and has worked with some of hip-hop's biggest talents, but has kept things quiet since 2004's Die, Rugged Man, Die. This year is supposed to see its followup, titled Legends Never Die and is slated to feature a diverse guest roster including Kool G Rap, Talib Kweli, Masta Ace, Brother Ali, and Tech N9ne. -- Mike Escoto
Thursday, January 24: Wiley One @ Rock Bar Inc
Sam Wiley, the heart and soul of Tempe-based The Wiley One, is known around town for churning out acoustic-driven, reggae-infused hip-hop tunes with rapid fluidity. Since 2007, the "No. 7 Kid" has dished out bouncy beats and twangy guitar licks, spreading his sound across the Southwest while, at the same time, striving for ecological responsibility.
If you like this story, consider signing up for our email newsletters.
You have successfully signed up for your selected newsletter(s) - please keep an eye on your mailbox, we're movin' in!
"Green" has plenty of connotations for a reggae singer -- but Wiley's serious about the green movement.
"I've always been passionate about the environment," says Wiley, an avid snowboarder and surfer. "That mainly comes from my family in Mexico City, where they make wind generators. My grandfather had a hand in placing a lot of the wind turbines you see on the drive to California. So we always grew up energy-conscious in that sense."
A musician's carbon footprint may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but whenever touring artists use biodiesel fuel, they're actually helping to offset the carbon dioxide emissions created by their sometimes mammoth buses and titanic trailers.
"I just wanted to do something to spread awareness and to help out communities," he says. "We were inspired by different bands that were doing it, like Jack Johnson, Pearl Jam, and Dave Mathews. They wanted to educate bands on how they could reduce their footprint when they were on tour." -- Anthony Sandoval

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Mozes R, Pearl DL, Niel L, Weese JS. Epidemiological investigation of euthanasia in an Ontario animal shelter. J Feline Med Surg. 2017 Jun 1;:1098612X17715152. PubMed PMID: 28627283.
Euthanasia is an unfortunate consequence of feline overpopulation and surrender of cats to animal shelters at rates above their capacity. Between 6-8 million animals are surrendered to shelters in the United States each year, 10-25% of which are euthanatized. In some areas, over 50% of cats may be put to sleep. While a proportion of cats are euthanized for medical or quality of life reasons, many are still euthanized as a result of overcapacity, finances, or non-adoptability. Identification of the factors associated with risk of euthanasia may allow veterinarians, shelter staff, and even pet owners to help better manage shelter populations.
Previous studies have investigated several factors contributing to feline euthanasia. It has been suggested than younger cats, neutered males, purebreds, and white or grey coat color have been associated with lower risks of euthanasia. Other characteristics, however, have not been analyzed, and limited data exists on multivariate risk factors. The purpose of this study was to identify the relation between risk of euthanasia and age, sex, breed, source of cat, color, time in shelter, spay/neuter status, jurisdiction, time of year, and number of times in shelter.
This study was designed as a retrospective evaluation of records of cats presenting to an animal shelter Ontario, Canada over a one year period. The shelter was an open admission facility with foster programs in place to increase capacity. During the course of the study, no disease outbreaks occurred that may have biased results. After collection of data, data regression (linear and non-linear) and extensive statistical analysis (the details of which are beyond the scope of this summary) were preformed to determine univariate and multivariate correlations between the above factors and the risk of euthanasia. Risks were presented as odds ratios for risk of euthanasia.
5439 animals were admitted over a one year period, of which 3737 (69%) were cats. 3435 had sufficient information recorded to enroll in analysis. Approximately equal number of males and females were enrolled, most of which were non-purebred. 78% of cats were strays, 11% were surrendered, 8% were euthanasia requests and 3% were born in the shelter. Of these cats, 1989 (53%) were euthanized.
Most cats were only admitted once.
While univariate analysis was preformed, the multivariate analysis (correcting for the effects of confounding factors) provides the most information (for example, if male cats were more likely to be old, this may artificially increase the risk of males being euthanatized). This suggested several trends:
Several limitations exist to this study. All data was collected from a single shelter, and so regional variations in both human and feline populations may bias results. Data was also collected over a single year, and so many trends (such as seasonality) have very limited data points to compare. Data was also retrospective in nature, and so further, prospective studies in more varied populations over longer time spans may provide deeper insight.
Overall, this paper provides valuable information on the risk factors of euthanasia in cats surrendered to animal shelters. This may help shelter staff, veterinarians, and pet owners to identify higher risk populations and take steps to minimize the risk of medically unnecessary euthanasia, plan education and marketing campaigns, and also to plan for seasonal and demographic trends. (MRK) See also: Fantuzzi JM, Miller KA and Weiss E. Factors relevant to adoption of cats in an animal shelter. J Appl Anim Welf Sci. 2010; 13: 174–179.


text:
Bored? There are a wide variety of clubs and activities available to students. To request a new club or activity or for general information about clubs and activities, please contact the Student Services administrator. For information about a club or activity beyond what is listed here, contact the sponsor. The important point is to "Get Involved!"
DISCLAIMER: Secondary school students may form non-curriculum related student groups. The fact that such clubs are permitted to conduct meetings on District premises and may be monitored by school officials shall not constitute school sponsorship or District endorsement of the purposes of such clubs or the content of their meetings.
Clubs & Activities are divided into two distinct types - curriculum related and non-curriculum related
the group's subject matter is actually taught, or will soon be taught, in a regularly offered course; the group's subject matter concerns the body of courses as a whole; or participation in the group is required for a particular course or results in academic credit.
the group's subject matter is actually taught, or will soon be taught, in a regularly offered course; the group's subject matter concerns the body of courses as a whole; or participation in the group is required for a particular course or results in academic credit.
Contact club sponsor at firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
This is a club for students who like to work with young people or have an interest in becoming a teacher. Students tutor or help teachers at elementary school 3-4 times per month.
Contact sponsors as firstname.lastname@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
German Club is for everyone that would like to help promote the study of German in the school and in the community. Our activities include participation in the Homecoming Parade, promotion of German-American Day, a Gingerbread-Building Contest, crafts and DIY activities, movie nights, games nights, food nights, and much more. If you are interested in being a member of German Club, talk to Frau Long or come to a meeting on Wednesday night.
Wednesdays (every other week) after school in Rm. 173 from 3:10 to 3:50
This is a club for students who would like to further explore history through National History Day projects and other enrichment activities.
Students write and perform original poems in preparation for a state-wide competition in March. Contact club sponsor at email@example.com for more information.
This club is for students who are enrolled in a pottery course. This club provides educational opportunities for members in order to further their artistic skills and appreciation and works to promote and enrich community awareness of local art activities.
Contact club sponsors at email@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
Contact club sponsor firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
Contact club sponsor at firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
The purpose of the Black Student Leadership Council (BSLC) is to increase the understanding and experience of Black culture through various interactive activities, and to promote leadership skills.
Contact sponsor at email@example.com for more information. Tryouts are typically in March/April.
This club is a social and life skills training group that meets monthly for after school community outings with same aged peers. Contact sponsor at email@example.com for more information.
Do you love potatoes and anything made with potatoes? Join the potato club! This social club meets to bring awareness to the wonders of potatoes by sharing a new potato tasting adventure the 3rd Thursday of each month. Meet in room 313 after school on August 17th for more information
Student Council represents the voice of the student body and promotes student leadership through activities for the school and community. Student Council members are selected by an application and interview process in the Spring.


text:
Status: Open
Know more about this business than we do? Cool! Please submit any corrections or missing details you may have.Help us make it right
Be the first NJ.com user to add photos or videos of The Growing Tree Day Care Center
Great teachers and very flexible management that accomodates your needs. Recommend it to every working parents...
The Growing Tree Day Care Center is located at 160 5th St, Jersey City, NJ. This location is in the The Waterfront neighborhood. This business specializes in Child Care Services.


text:
Get Cozy
Sunday, January 02, 2011 | Category: Bed and Bath, Decorating
{Hermes Avalon Blanket, $2,425}
Luckily Chicago was spared the wintry madness that recently sacked the East Coast, causing thousands of flight cancellations and forcing many people to just stay put. Although the amount of precipitation that Chitown has received has been managable, I still very much enjoy the idea of curling up with a good book (or good shelter mag) in front of a fire, underneath a cozy blanket. Throws always make great gifts-neutral yet useful.
The Hermes Avalon blanket is the epitome of elegant comfort. However, if you don't feel like dropping $2,425 to stay warm on your sofa then here are some other great options (many of which are now on sale).
{Chenille Heathered Strip Throw, Restoration Hardware, $59}
{Mink Faux Fur Throw, Restoration Hardware, $99}
{Cubist Chocolate Throw, Dwell Studio, $190}
{Thomas Paul Octopus Throw-Grey, Velocity, $350}
{Amenity Alpaca Afghan in Yellow, Velocity, $167-$287}
{Coyuchi Striped Wool Blanket, $125}
{Authentic Kantha Throw, Pottery Barn, $99}
{Merino Wool Grey Throw, CB2, $39.95}
{Lima Alpaca Throws, Crate & Barrel, $99-$169}
{Dimension Throw, Crate & Barrel, $69}
{Alpaca Throw Teal, Jayson Home & Garden, $250}
{Vintage Pieced Blanket, $250}
{Lambswool Throw, Design Within Reach, $150}
{Mohair Blanket, Design Within Reach, $200}
- Posted By Julia-Chicago
- 5 Comments
- Category: Bed and Bath, Decorating
Tags: Throw Blankets


text:
BOYNTON BEACH — Enough is enough, city officials decided Tuesday night.
Before representatives of Gedi Properties, developers of the Boynton Commercenter had a chance to speak before the City Council, city staff and council members attacked them for ignoring several mandates made previously by the city concerning the 15-acre industrial warehouse development.
``I can`t believe we`re going through this again,`` said Vice Mayor Bob Ferrell, when Gedi representatives Fred Popper and Anthony Occhiuzzo approached the podium.
The problem is landscaping and buffering, or more accurately, the lack of it, according to council members and City Manager Peter Cheney.
The company had promised the city and residents of Leisureville, which lies directly west of the project across the Lake Worth Drainage District E-4 canal, extensive foliage to screen the residential community from the Commercenter.
But only some of the landscaping had been planted, and most of it had died in the past several months, Leisureville residents Ruth and Richard Morsch told the city`s Planning and Zoning Board last week.
In addition, the company has violated the city`s sign code and has been cited numerous times by the Code Enforcement Board, Cheney told the council Tuesday.
So when Occhiuzzo asked permission to replace an office building noted on the site plans with a 150-room hotel, the council took the opportunity to blast the company for the violations.


text:
Shirtless Kellan Lutz Dons Loincloth as Poseidon
Kellan Lutz gets fitted for a sexy loincloth for his upcoming film, Immortals, on Tuesday (June 15) in Montreal, Canada.
The 25-year-old actor is set to play Greek god Poseidon, lord of the sea.
The flick also stars Mickey Rourke, Freida Pinto, and Henry Cavill.
If you haven't already, check out the first stills of Freida and Henry!
10+ pictures inside of shirtless Kellan Lutz donning a loincloth…


text:
|12 Sep 2009
Windows 7 Ultimate (x64)
Prevent Sound Going Into "Standby" - D3 Cold?
Hoping somebody can perhpas help with this one.
I am running 7 RTM (x64) on an ASUS P5B, and am using the onboard realtek sound. At present, if the machine is left running, but with no audio being output, the sound is being put into a sort of standby mode. Doing a bit of digging, I reckon it is being put into the "D3 Cold" state, as in the below paragraph :
"Users of Windows 7 may encounter one addition to a familiar piece of hardware: the audio chip. The next-generation operating system will add support for the latest Intel HD Audio low-power specification, which introduces a fourth power state for the driverD3cold, defined as the lowest unresponsive power state that a codec can go into yet still wake up from. "
Although this undoubtedly is saving power, it causes the speakers to very annoyingly *pop" back into life every time some audio wakes it up again. Don't imagine it can be very good for the speakers either to be honest.
Anybody else experiencing this, or even better, does anybody know if there is a way to prevent the audio going into this D3 Cold state? I have tried all the usual places in the power settings via the control panel, but to no avail.
|My System Specs
|18 Jan 2010
I know this isn't much help to you but i am having the EXACT same problem.
Hasnt really bothered me too much until yesterday when i was trying to play my X360 through my monitor and using my PC for the sound (Line in) trouble is the sound going into the sleep state, because i couldn't see my desktop (monitor was plugged into the xbox) had to make my PC play a sound to wake it up, did this by making windows come up with an error so it did the usual error beep, then everything would kick back in, for about 10 minutes, grrr!
Really starting to annoy me, I get the "pop" sound as well (Logitech X540 5.1 Speakers) and last thing I want to do is damage them!
I will keep looking for a solution and let you know if I find anything useful. I'm glad it's not just me with this problem, at least it narrows it down :)
|My System Specs
|19 Jan 2010
Well I searched around for a bit, noted down a few things to try:
Change power plan to Maximum Performance
Untick the "Let applications take priority" on the speaker properties
Reconfigured the speaker set up by setting it all as 2.0 then back to 5.1
Installed realtek v221 drivers (vista drivers)
Installed realtek v222 drivers (vista drivers)
All of these have helped various other people with similar problems, unfortunately none of them worked for me
For now i have a workaround, i rolled back the sound driver to standard windows driver, which has stopped the standby pop thing. It all sounds ok at the moment but I haven't tried any games yet to see if there are any issues with sound quality.
|My System Specs
|Thread Tools
|Similar help and support threads
BSOD when computer is "cold"
I have BSOD problem only when computer is "cold". example: After night when computer was turned off. After a few restarts the computer starts normally and I can reboot, turn of and on with no problem until is "warm". When switching off for a few hours BSOD comes back.
|BSOD Help and Support
How to prevent changing "smooth edges of screen fonts" state?
I have a software that every time i run it, it turns "smooth edges of screen fonts" off. I want to know: how can i prevent "smooth edges of screen fonts" from being turned off. Thank you!
|General Discussion
Laptop speakers emit a "pop" sound after "Starting Windows"
For a couple weeks now, My laptop has been making a "pop" sound everytime on start up after the windows logo comes together it makes a faint pop sound then continues to the login screen. Everytime I muted or unmuted the speakers it would make the sound too. I changed my driver the the Windows...
|Sound & Audio
Windows 7 crash on "cold" boot
Hey Everyone, I have been having an issue with my rig. On almost every cold bootup, windows will either crash before it completely loads, or I will get to Login, then Windows will BSOD about 1-2 on login. :mad: Weird thing is, after the BSOD, i restart the computer, start it back up, and windows...
|BSOD Help and Support
Outlook 2010 hyperlinks in email "cold"
I've just upgraded to Outlook 2010, and now I find that links in emails I send and receive are not "hot." I aways message in Plain Text format because much of my emailing is done on Plain-Text-only mailing lists. Switching to HTML format is not an option. How can I get Outlook 2010 make...
|Microsoft Office
|Our Sites
|Site Links
|About Us
|Find Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:13.


text:
Call to Vendors!
Call to Artists!
Call to Entrepreneurs!
BLACK MARKET is seeking Vendors for its' FALL BEAUTY POP-UP!
BLACK MARKET is a retail market in Dudley Square established by local entrepreneurs for local entrepreneurs driven by the mission to revitalize Boston's Black Creative Economy. The BLACK MARKET space boasts a 1700 SQ FT loft-style gallery layout- perfect for showcasing art, apparel, jewelry and other unique creations at curated retail weekend events each Month. Each event will have a local Dee-Jay spinning live music while people SHOP & SUPPORT the most fabulous creations in New England!
You have three choices for ticket registration (reserving your table):
1) The Weekend [Both Saturday + Sunday] -$150.00
2) Saturday [ONLY] -$100.00
3) Sunday [ONLY] -$100.00
Each pop-up partner will be provided a 6-foot in-house table and two chairs as a courtesy. Set up time is 9am sharp. Black Market has fiber-optic internet with serious speed for Point of Sales, but please bring your own internet connection for back up. Street parking is available. Rain or Shine. Black Market reserves the right to choose vendors for each curated retail event. Vending Fee is Non-Refundable & Non-Transferrable.


text:
THE German neo-Nazi who almost killed a policeman during the last World Cup has been freed to travel to this year's tournament in Japan and Korea, The Telegraph has learnt.
Markus Warnecke became the most notorious hooligan in world football after beating gendarme Daniel Nivel into a coma with a plank and a metal bar amid rioting during the 1998 tournament.
Pictures of the attack prompted an international outcry, with the German team offering to withdraw from the tournament and Helmut Kohl, the Chancellor at the time, describing it as a "national disgrace".
Warnecke was quietly released from prison two weeks ago, however, after serving just three years of a five-year sentence. German police have confirmed that they do not intend to stop him travelling to the Far East for this year's World Cup.
The disclosure has prompted an angry response from British MPs, who have written to ministers demanding action. Marsha Singh, a leading member of the Commons home affairs select committee, said that he would raise Warnecke's case with the Home and Foreign Office this week.
"I am flabbergasted. I would have thought that fellow European countries would have a common policy on this. We are stopping our hooligans from travelling and they should stop theirs," he said. "Places like Japan and South Korea are not used to handling thugs like these. The Germans should have monitored the movements of far-Right activists and banned him from going."
Warnecke, 31, became the world's most notorious football hooligan in 1998 after he was pictured stooping over the bloody body of Mr Nivel in a side street in Lens, northern France.
He and three fellow extremists cornered the gendarme, kicked and stamped on him, smashed his head with a metal bar and then pounded him with a wooden advertising board in a 20-minute attack. When arrested, one of the gang said the attack was a "celebration" of Germany's 2-2 draw with Yugoslavia.
Mr Nivel, a 46-year-old father-of-two, was in a coma for six weeks. Today, he is severely brain-damaged, is blind in one eye and can only mutter a few words. Mr Kohl led German apologies over the incident and organised a donation of £200,000 to Mr Nivel's family.
Now, however, the incident has been largely forgotten by the German authorities. Warnecke, a tattooist who has a string of convictions for violence, left prison last month and is thought to have returned to his home town of Hildesheim, near Hanover.
Walter Walcott, a spokesman for Hildesheim police, said that Warnecke had served his sentence and could now go to the Far East to watch his team.
"He does not have to check in with police. He can go to any football match he wants to. As far as the police are concerned he has served his sentence and that's it," he said.
"The fact that he was involved in the Nivel case is not enough for him to constitute a threat. As far as we are concerned there would have to be an additional indication that he was about to commit an act of violence."
Like England, Germany will play their World Cup group games in Japan, although the two teams will not meet in the tournament's early stages. Germany play Ireland in Ibaraki on June 5.
The German police force's laissez-faire attitude is in stark contrast to that taken in Britain, where about 1,030 people with convictions for a football-related offence will be banned from travelling abroad during the month-long World Cup tournament.
Officers from the National Criminal Intelligence Service will liaise with the Japanese authorities to ensure that hooligans are stopped at airports and ports before entering the country.
Fred Broughton, the chairman of the Police Federation, condemned the German authorities for failing to stop Warnecke.
"We are making determined attempts to keep convicted British hooligans from attending the World Cup. Our European Union partners should make the same stringent efforts. Police officers in Japan and Korea deserve protection," he said.


text:
For one thing, his life is not quite the "whirlwind" it was on his return home from Washington.
For another, the set-up of Atlanta Athletic Club for the US PGA Championship would appear to suit him down to the ground.
Thirdly, he did enough in his sixth-placed finish in last week's world championship in Akron to show he was back in the mood to become the youngest player to win two majors since Gene Sarazen nearly 90 years ago.
And fourthly, of course, his stable is on a roll. After Charl Schwartzel at The Masters, then McIlroy and then Darren Clarke at Sandwich manager Andrew Chandler is on the verge of what because of his nickname has been dubbed the "Chubby Slam".
"I'm playing very well," the 22-year-old Northern Irishman told Press Association Sport today.
"I drove the ball great last week, I'm hitting it nicely, I felt as if I got a really good practice round in yesterday, got all the greens mapped out.
"As long as I can hole a few putts this week, I feel as if I'm in with a good chance."
McIlroy, whose need to up security around himself has played a part in his decision to rejoin the PGA Tour next season, felt last week in Akron that he was finally able to get back to work properly.
"It was a little bit of a whirlwind after what happened at Congressional, but it's nice to feel like you're back out there focusing on trying to win golf tournaments," he said.
"When you dream of winning big tournaments as a kid and you dream of becoming a great golfer, all you think about is the golf.
"You think about how great it is to hopefully be one of the best players in the world and you never really think of the other side of it - the attention, the spotlight.
"It's just something that I'm still getting used to, but it's a nice position to be in. I'm not complaining."
Third on his only two previous appearances in the USPGA, he added: "I love how the PGA of America set the golf course up at this event.
"I think it really suits my game. It puts a premium on ball-striking and I'm looking forward to getting going. I've always thought as if this and The Masters would probably be the two that suited me most.
"I feel very comfortable in this country and playing on the types of golf courses over here. I also get a great response from the crowds - I feel the reception I get is like an American player.


text:
Follow @DaytimeRoyalty
|Hello, soap fans -- and welcome to Daytime Royalty!
For those unfamiliar, we are an uncensored community for fans and lovers of the daytime genre. We have a no-holds-barred atmosphere in regards to the shows, writers, actors etc. but we do not allow member suffering succotash in any form.
You're currently viewing our forum as a guest. This means you are limited to certain areas of the board and there are some features you can't use. If you join our community, you'll be able to access member-only sections, and use many member-only features such as customizing your profile, sending personal messages, and voting in polls. Registration is simple, fast, and completely free.
Join our community!
If you're already a member, please log in to your account to access all of our features.
|CW Fall 2013 Schedule
|Tweet Topic Started: May 16 2013, 08:02 AM (1,693 Views)
|May 16 2013, 08:02 AM Post #1
Classic Soap Fan
|May 16 2013, 10:30 AM Post #2
|Wouldn't it have made more sense to put The Originals and Vampire Diaries on the same night? Or is it too many bloodsuckers on one night.
|May 16 2013, 10:36 AM Post #3
Classic Soap Fan
|I think it was actually smart to move The Originals to its own night because I believe the show has a built in audience and is able to stand on its own.
|May 16 2013, 11:21 AM Post #4
Classic Soap Fan
|May 16 2013, 11:35 AM Post #5
Classic Soap Fan
|May 16 2013, 11:49 AM Post #6
Classic Soap Fan
|I am ALL about The Tomorrow People. If I could set my DVR now, I would. Ditto for The Originals. Shockingly, I'm also intrigued by Reign and Star-Crossed. The 100 looks like total shyte.
|Bright Eyes
|May 16 2013, 11:56 AM Post #7
I imagine we'll both be watching for the added benefit of seeing if we can hear Luke Mitchell's Australian accent.
|May 16 2013, 01:02 PM Post #8
Classic Soap Fan
|I'm sure we will be since all of the "people" are supposed to be from all around the world.
|May 16 2013, 01:25 PM Post #9
I think the network wants The Originals to be a success and being in a time slot after The Vampire Diaries has so far proven to be anything but a guarantee of success. There's an article on Zap2It that explains why: TVD tends to end an episode with such a shocking cliffhanger that people immediately run to their computers to comment on message boards and Twitter and don't stick around to watch what's next. The CW tried to make a post-TVD show a success 3 times so far. Nikita did get renewed (and renewed and renewed), but it could retain only a half of TVD's audience. The Secret Circle's ratings were on par with TVD for the first few episodes, but then dwindled. And Beauty and the Beast never stood a chance against that beast. It'll be interesting to see how Reign will do in that slot.
|May 16 2013, 01:27 PM Post #10
Between him, Phoebe Tonkin and Claire Holt, you two will be having a field day with accents.
|May 16 2013, 04:33 PM Post #11
Streetcorner Philosopher
...Huh, that's kind of a brilliant explanation.
I'd still prefer to just have a VD night with the mothership and its spinoff, though. And wouldn't it be less likely for people to run off to tweet and whatnot if they were already hooked on elements of the show that follows?
I'm curious to see how "racy" the historical drama is. They're kind of competing with cable on that front, I don't know what the CW would be willing to pull off.
|May 16 2013, 07:38 PM Post #12
Classic Soap Fan
|I've heard Reign described as The Tudors for teens. lol
|1 user reading this topic (1 Guest and 0 Anonymous)
Join the millions that use us for their forum communities. Create your own forum today.
|« Previous Topic · Primetime News & Spoilers · Next Topic »


text: If you've spent time in the Southeast, chances are you have already enjoyed Ritz carbonated beverages. Ritz has a complete line of intense, wonderful soft drinks (30 at last count!), from the classics to the hottest trends, to tasty tropical blends. Additionally, Ritz Seltzers in new variety packs are available in grocery and club stores. Born in 1962 and originally distributed only in Florida and Georgia, Ritz is now sold in many areas of the southeastern U.S. and is exported to select Caribbean and Latin American markets.


text:
Encompassing Italy, Slovenia and Croatia, Run Alpe-Adria treats runners to both the hidden gems and better-known indulgences of the region. Run the trails of Slovenia and Croatia through thick forests, idyllic meadows, rolling vineyards, along the edge of the Adriatic Sea and up a mountain (or two). Explore caves, castles, Roman ruins and hidden villages, the electric-blue Soca River and the dramatic Julian Alps. Nights are spent in beautifully restored farmhouses, quaint B&Bs and mountain chalets, and meals are indulgent multi-course affairs, featuring the local specialties of each region. And of course, there will be wine. Lots of wine.
Click on an upcoming trip to view pricing & details; please note that each itinerary is unique:


text:
Free Seduction Techniques PDF: Learn just how to Impress Girls Quickly.
Find out the way to Impress Girls Quickly.
Men always ask us why women won't sleep with nice guys. We will. It's only that jerks have been able to perfect the first impression package that captures our attention. And in our years as sex-advice columnists, it is now clear that you good men can learn from the players. When you have developed a rapport, find a lighthearted justification for a small skin-to-skin contact--like a light shoulder punch when she makes you laugh, an elbow touch as you click on some common delight, or a cosy duet at a karaoke pub. Or pull her onto the dance floor to something like Kings of Leon or upbeat Sinatra, so you can swing around like a poor man's Fred and Ginger. Get all my free stuff here http://adf.ly/8160532/seductionarticlesSimply follow these measures without becoming how to impress women one yourself.
Be Confident.
Without this, you might as well forget the following eight measures, 'cause you ain't getting placed. We don't care what sort of Jedi mind trick it requires--a Raging Bull-design inspirational address in the bathroom mirror, or envisioning her with a gigantic zit on her nose--you should force your body to behave assured.
But Don't Be Arrogant.
That have something to show, and you're insecure and desperate. We can spot a Napoleon complex within 60 seconds.
Don't Whine, Complain, or Bitch.
About free seduction techniques anything--it's seriously not sexy. For example, don't sigh loudly and complain about the service--laugh a bartender's attention off and ask her to give it a shot https://chubbystudent7578.wordpress.com/2015/02/16/find-out-how-to-impress-girls-quickly/ instead, in case you can't get it. As well as your problem on the job? Don't care! We are drinking, here!
Quit Being Considerate.
Nice guys hate to offend, so they include "only kidding" after every sarcastic opinion. You do not have to be keen to please and so gushing. You know, the way you made fun of the girls when you were in sixth grade, you really enjoyed.
She's heard a thousand guys tell her she has great skin, so it no longer enrolls as a compliment--she http://love-guruu.blogspot.com/p/how-to-impress-girl-in-college-and.html just assumes you're trying to get in her slacks. But if you're truly listening to her (You are, right? Hello?) and you manage to find something about her inner person, it will get you far, because it is rare.
Find out the best way to Impress Girls Quickly.


text:
Some people like to be surprised. Some people like to prepare in advance. Some people who like to be surprised nevertheless would also like to prepare in advance. So, how do you manage this when you want to make someone a peer?
Letters of writs to appear!
When we decided that we would elevate Genevieve to the Pelican, I really, really, really wanted to be able to surprise her. But I also knew that she's the type of person who would care quite a bit about being able to have an appropriate ceremony, to invite her friends and loved ones, etc. But I wanted to surprise her! And so we decided to give her a letter at Winchester Pilgrimage requesting her attendance upon us at Raglan Fair where she would be asked to give her answer. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of the writ before I gave it to her, so I can't post it here.
However, it worked so well, we decided to do it again. So about two weeks I ago I wrote this:
And last night, Her Highness Princess Niamh of Nordmark delivered it to Lady Lia (whose work is well known on this blog). I only wish I could've been there myself to give it out, but judging from the reactions I've head so far, it was both a surprise and a delight to many, so I'm quite happy.
The text reads:
Paul and Aryanhwy, king and queen of Drachenwald, to our own dear subject the Honorable Lady Lia de Thornegge, companion of Panache and Courtesy. Know that for the love we bear you and for your accomplishments in the diverse and courtly arts, it is our intent, will, and desire to create you a member of the ancient and honorable Order of the Laurel. If it be your intent, will, and desire to accept this honor and be numbered amongst the members of the aforesaid order, then we command and require you to present your self before us in our University court three months hence. This writ signed by the hand of the queen and delivered by our regent Niamh Princess of Nordmark.
It's similar to the text I used for Genevieve's:
Paul and Aryanhwy, heirs to the throne of Drachenwald, to our own dear cousin the Viscountess Genevieve la flechiere alias Rouge Maunche Herald. Know that for the love we bear you and for the service you have long and tirelessly rendered unto us and ours it is our intent, will, and desire to recognize you amongst the company of your peers as a member of the ancient and honorable Order of the Pelican. If it be your intent, will, and desire to accept this honor and be numbered amongst the members of the aforesaid order, then we command and require you and your household to present yourselves before us in our court at Castle Raglan three months hence.
Being able to write these writs and sign them with my own hand is one of the coolest things.


text:
Pink flamingos are one of my favorite animals in the Islands. We were very fortunate on a recent trip to the wetlands of Isabela Island – there was a group of more than forty flamingos feeding in the lagoon.
Seems kind of surreal to see these bright pink birds. Our naturalist guide told us that they get their color from the food they eat. And they are surprisingly big – kind of like a pink turkey on stilts.
Galapagos Pink Flamingos


text:
Satchmo-powered Online-Shop for everything LED related:
Language: German
Tags:swiss, german, led, pyrox, satchmo, Shop
Visit this website at http://supashop.ch/
Created by bp on 11th Jan 2011
Copyright © 2008- DjangoSites.org. Django is a registered trademark of the Django Software Foundation.
Website built by Ross Poulton, powered by Django. Design by Martin Czura


text:
You can guarantee that when you send the ChocolateMission team an e-mail with the subject 'Salted caramel cheesecake' its highly likely your mail will at the very least be opened :-) Indeed there was mass excitement at ChocolateMission HQ when this very thing happened, even more so when it was realised that the e-mail had been sent from our good friends at Hotel Chocolat. We have been so busy getting around to reviewing all of their 2013 Summer Collection and new Cocoa Cuisine collection that its been a while since we last dipped into their standard chocolate slabs range. Today we got the opportunity to put that right with their invitation to try their new Hotel Chocolat Salted Caramel Cheesecake Giant Slab an offer that we simply couldn't refuse.
The 500.0g beast was sent to us just last week and came very well packaged in it's own padded cardboard box. The level of care taken to keep the slab in good condition was certainly worth it as the huge slab of chocolate looked mightily impressive - even when still contained within it's thinner cardboard sleeve container you could tell it was one impressive looking specimen. Out of it's confines the slab was beautifully patterned with the swirls of milk and white chocolate creating an aesthetically engaging looking product. The additional lashings of caramel coloured chocolate and cookie pieces further added intrigue and heightened expectation levels.
As you can imagine with the product carrying a on-pack description of 'salted caramel blended with marscapone-flavoured white chocolate, sprinkled with crunchy cocoa biscuits' there wasn't exactly a lack of ChocolateMission team members willing to participate in the taste test. Luckily the product was big enough to share around the team, though embarrassingly we do have to admit the entire thing was seen off over the course of the single taste testing session. Breaking the slab apart it was soon apparent this wasn't a straight up slab of chocolate. The texture had some 'give' to it and the slab slightly bent a little before it snapped. This was obviously down to the mascarpone in the chocolate and was to be indicative of the extent to which it affected the taste. The result was a very realistic cheesecake like taste with the usual creamier tones of the white chocolate given a cheesier, yogurty flavour lick. The team were mostly amazed at how accurate it was but that wasn't the end of the praise the slab received. The added biscuit pieces were highly regarded for their crunchy texture and additional bursts of cocoa flavours, whilst the caramel chocolate was noted by a few for adding a highly thought of salty flavour note to the mix.
Overall it goes without saying that this Hotel Chocolat Salted Caramel Cheesecake Giant Slab lived up to expectations and has managed to score a very impressive ChocoalteMission rating. With a name containing the words salted caramel and cheesecake expectations were sent through the roof so the fact that Hotel Chocolat have managed to create an offering that delivered on the proposition is an impressive feat to say the least. The 500.0g slab may sound excessive but if you find yourself in a situation where sharing is the name of the game then trust us you will soon find that the large size is going to be something you are thankful of. The combination of the milk and white chocolate was again impressively done and the cheesecake element executed perfectly with the mascarpone element accurately encapsulating the promised flavour theme. Add in the biscuits and salted caramel to the mix and we should have never been in any doubt this was going to be a winner. It goes without saying this carries a ChocolateMission recommendation.
8.4 out of 10


text:
DONCASTER'S Rebecca Hudson placed 12th in the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters after a roller-coaster final round that included only five pars.
Hudson amassed seven birdies but also six bogeys as she finished the event on three-under-par 285 (73 72 69 71).
China's Shanshan Feng was the runaway winner, triumphing by a record 12-shot margin.
"I am really delighted to win in Dubai, which is a lucky place for me," said the 26-year-old.
Starting the round five shots in front, Feng carded a bogey-free 66 to equal her own record of 21 under par.
"Coming to this tournament my goal was a top-five finish and I'm delighted to exceed my expectations. Dubai has been really good to me, a lucky place, indeed," said Feng, who made three birdies in each half.
"It wasn't easy out there in the windy conditions, but I kept my composure and got the job done in the end."
Thailand's Thidapa Suwannapura, who shot a final round 73, finished second on nine under with England's Melissa Reid a stroke back in third.
Feng's victory makes her the first player from China to win the Ladies European Tour's Order of Merit.
She began in Dubai with an unassailable lead and, after collecting a first prize cheque for €75,000 euros, took her season's earnings to €399,213.41, €150,062.84 ahead of second-placed Reid.
Feng now boasts 15 career wins, including five on the Ladies European Tour, since turning professional in 2007.


text:
Tag: end of life care
The Price and Quality of End of Life Care
Pastoral Care Doesn't Cost Anything But End of Life Decisions Can The high costs of end of life care are factors in pastoral care. Some people can afford it and some cannot and pastoral care has to adjust to this. Yet beyond the mere pastoral care element of caring for the dying, is the financial. How can we increase quality and lower price? There are many views on this. Ezekiel Emanual of the New York Times writes about finding better care for less in is article, "Better, if not, Cheaper Care" To read the entire article, please click here If
Doctors Need to Realize the Importance of End of Life Care
Pastoral Care Provides Relief for the Entire Personhood of Someone Who is Dying End of life care involves treating the entire person beyond the physical symptoms. Pastoral Care takes this to another level when the pastoral care giver treats the entirety of the person. Patti Singer, a writer for Democrat and Chronicle.com, explores how doctors are beginning to see and understand the importance of spiritual and emotional care of the dying in her article, "Doctor Shares Vision of Care for the Dying. End-of-life care provides an opportunity — not to deliver the most care, but to provide the best
Christian Dignity and End of Life Care
Dying with Christian Dignity Everyone's ultimate cross and fate lies in death. For some death will come peacefully, others violently, while others will fight it to the end or meekly accept it. Whichever the case, all deserve dignity in their final moments. The Christian faith accepts death with dignity as a way of transformation from the temporal state to the eschatological state. In this transformation, life does not cease, but continues and is enhanced in the beatific vision for the just. Ultimately, even the temporal form of man, his body, will again taste life in the general resurrection. Christianity faces


text:
September 9, 2015
Man Sized Cider Pants, with matching Cap
Riding high on the success from making Buster a pair of cider pants from well used cider pressing cloth, I decided to make a pair for myself. I've been feeling like it would be great to have more than one pair of pants suitable to wear out of the house. The last pair of pants I made myself took about 2 years, but I am getting better and faster when it comes to making clothes. Buster's pants only took me like a month, and the process of making pants was fresh in my mind.
Labels: cider, fashion, sewing projects
September 3, 2015
Foraging the Minuteman Bike Path - Summer
Continuing the series started with Spring, here are the edibles I've turned up in summer.
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)


text:
The Bradgelina bunch had a busy week in Chicago since arriving last Tuesday afternoon. Here's a recap of their Windy City adventures:
- Tuesday: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrived in Chicago at Midway Airport on a private jet with their children Zahara, Maddox, Shiloh and Pax. They spent the night in their downtown hotel suite, and Pitt's mom, Jane, was spotted at their hotel too.


text:
Car Seat Test Winners
If there is one thing parents can rely on then it is Stiftung Warentest, ADAC and ÖAMTC test results. These independent testing institutions check the car seats from top to bottom. Crash tests and endurance tests are just some of the exertions every car seat has to endure. "Test winners" are all products that were considered one of the best seats in their categories in ADAC, Stiftung Warentest and ÖAMTC tests in 2007 and the following years. For example, in 2008 the ADAC test did not award any seat with the grade "very good", that is why we call all seats that were awarded a "good" grade test winners.
Your Shopping Guide
1. This is What Winners Look Like
Tests are regularly conducted to determine the ADAC test winners among car seats. What you need to know is that the ADAC does not test all the car seats available on the market, but only assesses a few selected models in more detail. So a car seat that does not have the verdict ADAC test winner can still be a very good car seat. Of course, it is much easier to recognise the quality of tested car seats. But even for other car seats that have not been tested by ADAC you can use the tester's criteria to find a good car seat. Along the lines: Learn from the best.
2. Which Advantages do the Test Winners Offer?
The car seats that get the verdict ADAC test winner are tested for very different aspects. This includes above all the criteria safety, handling, ergonomic structure, comfort, noxious substances and manufacture plus cleaning. The test winners all have in common that they clearly exceed the legal requirements. The following summary gives a brief overview of what the various test criteria refer to and what parents should correspondingly watch out for when buying.
- Safety
- The ADAC testers check the level of the protection the car seat offers in case of a frontal impact and side impact. Plus they assess where the straps or seat belts sit and if the straps can be adapted to the child's size. The stability of the seat and quality of the head rest are also checked.
- Handling
As a car seat can only offer optimum safety if it is correctly installed, it's important to ensure that you can install it easily. So the testers check if installation on the passenger seat or the different rear car seats is straightforward.
- Noxious substances
Children are much more vulnerable to noxious substances than adults. So it is particularly important to ensure the materials used in a car seat are free of harmful substances.
- Comfort
- Another important aspect is comfort for the child sitting in the car seat. If the seat is uncomfortable or the child is unable to look out of the window when traveling, it becomes much harder to strap the little passenger in safely. That's why this seemingly less important aspect also gets taken into account.
3. Checklist: What to watch out for when buying
Even with ADAC test winner car seats, you should make sure the seat corresponds to your own requirements. This includes, for example, criteria such as compatibility of an Isofix car seat with your own car. Not every Isofix car seat is approved for every car. So you need to double-check.
Plus you should consider that manufacturers of car seats that have not performed well in an ADAC test will often react very quickly and improve subsequent models, so the successor of a car seat that got only an average result in the last test can sometimes be very good in terms of quality. You need to do a bit of research to establish this – but you may well find a good buy this way, of course without compromising in terms of quality.
4.The right time to buy
ADAC test winners are ADAC test winners and will always remain test winners. But technology is moving rapidly and car seats are constantly being developed and improved. So the legal safety requirements can also change rapidly. This means: An ADAC test winner or its successor model may not necessarily still be the best in its class a few years down the line. This would require it to have been developed further in accordance with the latest standards.


text:
• Britain considers air strikes to avert genocide in Iraq
• The cruel death of a town as old as Christ
• Obama authorises airstrikes to blunt onslaught of militants
• Islamic State pulls down church crosses in northern Iraq
• Who are the Yazidis? Profile of Iraq's misunderstood 'devil worshippers'
19.38 That's all for today. Follow the latest news from Iraq here.
18.35 A Downing Street spokesman said:
The Prime Minister welcomed the US efforts and made clear that we are keen to work with the Americans on the humanitarian effort.
They agreed that the immediate priority is to get vital supplies to those trapped on Mt Sinjar and the UK will join the US in delivering aid drops.
Both leaders also agreed that aid drops are not a long term solution, and that a way must be found to get these people to safety and to avert a genocide.
They agreed that UK and US officials should work together, along with international partners, to find a way forward. They also agreed on the need for the Iraqis to establish an inclusive government as swiftly as possible to unite all Iraqi communities against (IS) terrorists.
18:30 Charity Save the Children is raising money towards the crisis in Iraq
To donate by phone to the emergency fund call 0800 8148 148.
17.10 Islamic State militants have threatened to kill more than 300 families from Iraq's Yazidi ethnic minority unless they convert to Islam, witnesses and a Yazidi lawmaker told Reuters.
The families in the villages of Koja, Hatimiya and Qaboshi are surrounded by the Sunni militants who are mounting an offensive through northern Iraq which has sent tens of thousands of Yazidis and Christians fleeing for their lives.
17.05 Here is a video of President Obama speaking at the White House:
17.02 This from the Telegraph's Nick Allen in the US:
Mr Obama decided to authorise military force as the White House began fearing "another Benghazi" in Erbil, home to the US Consulate, the New York Times reported.
A senior administration official told the newspaper: "The situation near Erbil was becoming more dire than anyone expected. We didn't want another Benghazi."
16.24 British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has said the first British humanitarian relief, including tents and drinking water, would be dropped "imminently" by RAF aircraft to members of the Yazidi in the Sinjar mountains in Iraq's north-west.
Speaking after chairing a meeting of the Government's Cobra committee, Mr Hammond said such airdrops were only a short-term solution. He said:
We can expect a continuing drumbeat of airdrop operations working in co-ordination with the US and potentially with others as well.
But more widely we are looking at how to support this group of people and get them off that mountain, how we are going to facilitate their exit from what is a completely unacceptable situation."
16.05 Mr Obama said for now he will not have to ask the US Congress for additional funds to pay for operations in Iraq.
15.49 Mr Obama has said the most important timetable in Iraq is forming a stable government. He said:
All Iraqi communities are ultimately threatened by these barbaric terrorists and all Iraqi communities need to unite to defend their country. Only Iraqis can ensure the stability of Iraq.
He said: "I don't think we are going to solve this problem in weeks, it is going to take some time."
Mr Obama also said the advance of the militant group Islamic State had been "more rapid" than expected by policymakers both inside and outside Iraq
Barack Obama delivers a statement on the South Lawn of the White House
15.45 Mr Obama is speaking now to the press about US involvement in Iraq. Here are some key points so far:
• Mr Obama said the US has destroyed Islamic State arms and equipment that could have been used against the Kurdish capital of Erbil.
• He said he had spoken to David Cameron and French President Francois Hollande who both committed to helping with the humanitarian effort in Iraq. He said humanitarian efforts will continue to airdrop food and water and the next step is to find safe passage for those stranded in the mountains in northern Iraq.
• Mr Obama did not set a timetable for US involvement in Iraq. "Whenever and wherever US personnel and facilities are threatened... it is my obligation to make sure that they are protected," he said.
15.29 A second cargo plan has left RAF Brize Norton carrying humanitarian aid, the Telegraph understands
15.01 President Barack Obama will deliver a statement on Iraq in approximately half an hour, according to news agencies.
14.58 The Ministry of Defence has released photos of humanitarian aid being loaded onto an RAF Hercules C130 plane at RAF Brize Norton bound for Iraq
Thousands of Yezidis trapped in the Sinjar mountains are rescued by Kurdish peshmerga forces and Peopleís Protection Unit in Mosul, Iraq on August 9
14.01 Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways and Bahrain's Gulf Air have re-routed flights over Iraq, according to AP, as Turkish Airlines said it has resumed flights to the northern Iraqi city of Erbil.
Etihad said the decision was taken to avoid "conflict airspace," while Gulf Air said it would re-route flights to Europe using "alternate, more secure flight paths" to avoid northern Iraq.
Etihad cancelled its flight to Erbil on Thursday, though it said its flights to Baghdad and the southern city of Basra would continue to operate as normal.
Gulf Air said it is reviewing its Iraq operations on a daily basis but that flights to the country continue as normal for now.
13.28 The Telegraph's Patrick Sawer has further information about the British humanitarian aid going to Iraq:
A consignment of British aid is being flown by C130 transporter plane to the region after leaving RAF Brize Norton on Saturday morning.
The trip will involve a 14 hour journey. After a brief pause in Cyprus the plane will make its way across Iraq and over Mount Sinjar, where the RAF crew deliver bundles of aid from the air.
Supplies, part of the UK's £8 million emergency package, will include drinking water and tents, as well as reusable filtration containers, tents, and solar lights which can also recharge mobile phones.
The British C130 will be escorted over Iraq by US fighter planes to protect it against attempts by jihadists armed with surface to air missiles to shoot it down.
13.11 Turkey's defense minister has ruled out a Turkish military intervention against Islamic State fighters in Iraq, and said his country was not involved in US airstrikes against the extremists near the Kurdish regional capital of Erbil.
Defense Minister Ismet Yilmaz told reporters in the central Anatolian province of Sivas that his country had not provided "any support to the US so far, according to AP.
13.00 Oil production from Iraqi Kurdistan remains unaffected despite an incursion by Islamic State militants along the autonomous region's border, its Ministry of Natural Resources said in a statement on Saturday, reported Reuters.
"Oil production in the region remains unaffected, and is being delivered to both the domestic and export markets," the statement said.
12.01 An engineer at Mosul dam has told Reuters that Islamic State fighters have brought in engineers to repair an emergency power line to the city, Iraq's biggest in the north, that had been cut off four days ago, causing power outages and water shortages.
"They are gathering people to work at the dam," he said.
11.52 The Telegraph understands that the UK government's emergency Cobra committee will meet at 3pm today, chaired by Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond to assess the crisis.
11.35 Here is the video:
11.28 In his weekly address, President Obama on Saturday vowed to continue air strikes against Iraqi jihadists if needed to protect US diplomats and military advisors.
Mr Obama said that he had authorized the strikes in Iraq to protect US personnel serving in the northern city of Arbil. "And, if necessary, that's what we will continue to do," he said.
Mr Obama emphasised that the United States "cannot and should not intervene every time there's a crisis in the world".
But when there's a situation like the one on this mountain - when countless innocent people are facing a massacre, and when we have the ability to help prevent it - the United States can't just look away. That's not who we are. We're Americans. We act. We lead. And that's what we're going to do on that mountain.
11.22 The cargo plane's humanitarian supplies include reusable filtration containers filled with clean water, tents and tarpaulins to provide basic shelter, and solar lights that can also recharge mobile phones. The supplies are part of an £8m package of humanitarian aid announced by International Development Secretary Justine Greening yesterday.
10.41 A Yazidi MP has said there are 'one or two days' left to save Iraq's stranded Yazidis.
"We have one or two days left to help these people. After that they will start dying en masse," Vian Dakhil told AFP.
"If we cannot give them hope now - the (Kurdish) peshmerga, the United Nations, the government, anybody - their morale will collapse completely and they will die," she warned.
Thousands of Yazidis, a Kurdish-speaking minority, fled their homes a week ago when militants attacked the town of Sinjar.
Many of them have since been stranded in the nearby mountain range, with no food and water in searing temperatures.
The Yazidis, dubbed "devil worshippers" by IS militants because of their unorthodox blend of beliefs and practices, are a small and closed community, one of Iraq's most vulnerable minorities.
10.30 A top official in the autonomous region of Kurdistan said the time had come for a fightback, according to AFP.
"Following the US strikes, the peshmerga will first regroup, second redeploy in areas they retreated from and third help the displaced return to their homes," Fuad Hussein told reporters Friday in the Kurdish capital Arbil.
Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari, a Kurd who has boycotted cabinet meetings for weeks as relations soured with Baghdad, said that failing to arm the Kurdish peshmerga forces had been a costly mistake.
He said the American air strikes had stopped the rot on the ground and allowed the federal and Kurdish authorities to unite behind the common cause of defeating the IS jihadists.
"The Iraqi army and the peshmerga are fighting side-by-side in the same trenches now," he said.
Iraqi Yezidi people flee Sinjar town of Mosul to Silopi district of Turkey's Sirnak city
Kurdish peshmerga forces stand guard against the Islamic State threat in the Yezidis' most holy site in Lalish, north of Erbil, on August 8
09.30 More detail on the second airdrop of food and water early Saturday for those trapped in the Sinjar mountains from AP:
American planes conducted a second airdrop of food and water early Saturday for those trapped in the Sinjar mountains, said Pentagon chief spokesman Rear Adm. John Kirby. Escorted by two Navy fighter jets, three planes dropped 72 bundles of supplies for the refugees, including more than 28,000 meals and more than 1,500 gallons of water, said Kirby, who spoke from New Delhi during a trip with U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.
Refugees sheltering on Mount Sinjar in the desert west of Mosul said the first American air drops failed to bring relief. The supplies had been dropped from too high and the life saving water containers had burst on impact.
08.55 Australia may participate in United States airdrops of food and water to civilians threatened by jihadist violence in Iraq, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Saturday, according to AFP.
"We are talking to the Americans about possible Australian participation in these humanitarian airdrops," Abbott told reporters in Sydney.
"Australia does have some transport assets in the Middle East," he added, saying two C-130 aircraft in the United Arab Emirates could be used.
But he said there had so far been no discussion about Australia becoming involved in the air strikes which the US has authorised.
08.20 President Obama said he was willing to consider broader use of military strikes in Iraq to beat back Islamist militants, but Iraqi political leaders must first figure out a way to work with each other, the New York Times reported.
In an interview with Thomas Friedman, Obama also expressed regrets over not doing more to help Libya, pessimism about prospects for Middle East peace, concerns that Russia could invade Ukraine, and frustration that fellow economic superpower China has not stepped up to help.
We're not going to let them create some caliphate through Syria and Iraq," Obama said in the interview.
"But we can only do that if we know that we have got partners on the ground who are capable of filling the void," he said.
08.15 Hundreds of Yazidi women have been taken captive by Isis, Iraq's human rights ministry said yesterday.
"We think that the terrorists by now consider them slaves and they have vicious plans for them," a spokesman. "We think that these women are going to be used in demeaning ways by those terrorists to satisfy their animalistic urges in a way that contradicts all the human and Islamic values."
08.10 Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of the Iraq crisis. US planes yesterday launched strikes against militants of the Islamic State group in northern Iraq after President Barack Obama pledged to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe and also protect American officials working in the country.
President Obama's order for the first air strikes on Iraq since he put an end to US occupation in 2011 came after Islamic State (IS) militants made massive gains on the ground, seizing a dam and forcing a mass exodus of religious minorities.
American planes also conducted a second airdrop on Saturday morning of food and water to aid thousands of refuges, mainly of the Yazidi faith, trapped in Iraq's Sinjar mountains.
Here is a picture made available by the US Department of Defense today of a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in preparation for a humanitarian airdrop over Iraq on Friday.
Source: EPA


text:
Reuters Staff
1 Min Read
Aug 22(Reuters) - Edan Instruments Inc
* Says it changes accounting policy regarding government subsidy, effective June 12
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/RLYj6V
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays.
© 2018 Reuters. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Watch HBO's Animated Featurette That Tells the History of House Martell
The upcoming Game of Thrones Season 5 TV series is going to premiere this coming April 12 on HBO and fans like me are excitedly waiting for the new season. While we wait for that, here's an animated video clip from the Season 4 Blu-ray/DVD edition that just got tweeted by HBO. This animated feature tells the history of House Martell of Dorne.
The featurette is being narrated by non-other-than Prince Oberyn "the Red Viper" Martell who is played by Pedro Pascal in the fourth season of the hit HBO TV series. Just in case you do not know yet, House Martell goes by the words "Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken". Dorne is the only kingdom that was never invaded by the Targaryen brothers during there conquer of the Seven Kingdoms by the help of three giant dragons. It was only via marriage that Targaryens were able to penetrate the kingdom's power in the south.
Watch the video below.
"Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken." Watch History of House Martell from the #GoTSeason4 DVD/Blu-ray: http://t.co/REvWkOfg0P
— Game Of Thrones (@GameOfThrones) February 17, 2015
The Game of Thrones Season 4 is now officially released.


text:
Fidelis Care Medicaid Managed Care is a product offered to children and adults who meet income, resource, age and disability requirements, according to its website. It covers certain services with zero copays or monthly premiums. Medicaid Managed Care is a supplement to regular Medicaid, which provides services such as emergency care, family planning, HIV testing and counseling. Medicaid Managed Care's additional services include regular medical care, preventative care and home health care.Continue Reading
Fidelis Care has a Medicaid Managed Care handbook that provides all the information that members require to understand and use their plan, explains Fidelis Care. The services provided by Fidelis Care are extensive and include eye care, including eye exams and eyeglasses; urgent care; mental health care; and emergency care.
Fidelis Care is a New York State health care company. As such, members or prospects of the Medicaid Managed Care plan must be New York residents, notes Fidelis Care. They also must qualify for government-funded Medicaid. Once a member of Medicaid Managed Care, Fidelis recommends picking a primary care provider for each member of the family. The care provider can be a specialized doctor such as an OB/GYN or a pediatrician. This care provider helps the member with regular care and deciding on required services.Learn more about Health Insurance


text:
I went to validate my page (http://cr915983-a.hnsn1.on.wave.home.com/) and got the following (see below). When clicking on the "explanation" link (http://validator.w3.org/docs/errors.html#attr-undef), it says "This is most commonly caused by using vendor-specific attributes without setting the document type appropriately." What I would like to know is, can you put a link at that spot to the available document types so that I can set it properly? I would like to be able to have the MS "hidefocus=true" on my page, and also have it validate correctly. Which type should I use? Thanks, Shenan ----------------------------------- Document Checked a.. URI: http://cr915983-a.hnsn1.on.wave.home.com/ b.. Server: Microsoft-IIS/5.0 c.. Content length: 3463 d.. Character encoding: unknown e.. Document type: HTML 4.01 Transitional Below are the results of attempting to parse this document with an SGML parser. a.. Line 42, column 14: <img alt="Shenan Haw ... ^ Error: there is no attribute "HIDEFOCUS" for this element (in this HTML version) (explanation...)Received on Sunday, 22 April 2001 22:19:06 UTC
This archive was generated by hypermail 2.3.1 : Tuesday, 1 March 2016 14:17:29 UTC


text:
In this weeks MsLods round-up: The Pirate Bay is back online, a judge awards man $50,000 defamation suit against US anti-autism blogger and social media is not electronic graffiti.
What's breaking Hollywood? It's not infringement. | DisCo Project | http://bit.ly/1EXn0TA
The Pirate Bay is back online. | TorrentFreak | http://bit.ly/1BJD9uF
Book now for the ADA Forum – 13 February. | Australian Digital Alliance | http://bit.ly/16feq7l
Music piracy has been 'virtually eliminated' in Norway. | MusicBusiness | http://bit.ly/1uuOrxU
New animal selfie alert! | The 1709 Blog | http://bit.ly/1zsb627
Defamation, freedom of expression & media law
Defiant editor Alan Morison to return to face Thai Navy defamation case. | The Guardian | http://bit.ly/1yYt9t0
Judge awards man $50,000 defamation suit against US anti-autism blogger. | The Age | http://bit.ly/1wQJSh7
Secret police taskforce tailed journalist: Inquiry targets bugging, whistleblowing and cover-ups. | SMH | http://bit.ly/18EJRsm
OAIC continues to operate while bill to scrap it awaits the return of the Senate. | Open and Shut | http://bit.ly/1ExZWgR
Mass surveillance is fundamental threat to human rights, says European report. | The Guardian | http://gu.com/p/457nt/stw
Privacy & information security
The privations of privacy: from dystopia to dysaguria. | Cearta | http://bit.ly/1JZBJAe
This week in your metadata: the government wants it, telcos don't mind. | Gizmodo | http://bit.ly/18EJiyK
AGD slammed for secrecy on data retention costs. | IT News | http://bit.ly/1wQG0Nd
Legal experts are calling for greater oversight of mandatory data retention. | CNET | http://cnet.co/1yMlVx5
ASIO isn't required to delete data it receives under mandatory data retention. | ZDNet | http://zd.net/1CwKeAk
British securocrats try to sneak in Snoopers Charter again. | Gigaom | http://bit.ly/1Kg7ljb
Michael Hayden's hollow constitution. | The Atlantic | http://theatln.tc/1tOV7f6
"I've paid you about $15,000 over the years" – I'd like my privacy back. | Fusion | http://fus.in/1CMSQ68
194 submissions lodged on Australia's controversial Data Retention Bill. | PJCIS | http://bit.ly/15ZdC5E
Socialize the data centres! An interview with Evgeny Morozov. | New Left Weekly | http://bit.ly/1ETgCN7
With a few bits of data, researchers identify 'anonymous' people. | New York Times | http://nyti.ms/1HDfJxm
Canadian spies track millions of downloads daily: Snowden files. | CBC | http://ift.tt/1BnbVrl
Drug Dealers are swapping crack for Nokia 8210s. | Vice | http://bit.ly/1Bl1tTD
Our cities shouldn't rely on Uber to devise new transport strategies. | The Guardian | http://bit.ly/1BNirKq
Social media
Social media is not electronic graffiti. | The Interpreter | http://bit.ly/1zs9nKi
'This.' Has people clamouring for an invite. | New York Times | http://nyti.ms/1vnZoYc
Facebook sex tape case has implications for privacy law in Australia. | SMH | http://bit.ly/1zJP6TF
1 February 2015


text:
Printed by the INFINITY3D Printer
Templating and Prototyping
Component Replacement
End Use Product
R3DP Manufacturing
Revolution 3D Printers manufactures the Infinity 3D line of 3D printers in Canada to the high standards expected of North American Manufacturers. Our R&D in 3D printing has included extensive testing of many suppliers and products as a result we have taken this knowledge and incorporated the very best components currently available, into the production of the Infinity 3D. Because our clients demand a 3D printer that will remain serviceable and outlast any other in it's class.
I used Xenical Online for a long time and as many claim, I have never had headaches, although this is my frequent problem. I do not think that this symptom and use of Phentermine Online are connected. Take as written in the instruction and everything will be fine.
The Revolution 3D Printers manufacturing architecture and Modular design therefore allowing for upgrade from base single all the way up to dual extruder and specialty extruders without buying a new 3D printer. Our customers success is priority #1 and results in our tireless efforts to provide both a high quality product and the service know how to keep you successfully 3D printing for years to come.


text:
"This program creates the opportunity for everyone – the homeowner, the new mortgage holder, FHA, and the community – to walk away a winner."
~ Acting FHA Commissioner Carol Galante
Minneapolis, Minnesota (PRWEB) July 24, 2012
According to a July 18th press release, HUD is offering for sale through a competitive auction a portfolio of defaulted single-family mortgage loans (the "Mortgage Loans"). Qualified real estate investors and buyers may place bids for a 100% ownership interest to buy distressed properties. Sealed bid auctions will be held on or before September 30, 2012 referred to as the Single Family Loan Sales for Fiscal Year 2012 (the "Sales"), to acquire the Mortgage Loans.
The Distressed Asset Stabilization Program is an expansion of an FHA disposition program that sells pools of defaulted mortgages in route for foreclosure. From Home Destination's experience selling many foreclosed homes to date, owner Jenna Thuening believes it will help further the housing market's growing momentum and can see it providing opportunities for both the purchaser and borrower to avoid the huge cost of foreclosure.
"The housing market has momentum not seen since before the crisis," said HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan. "But some metro areas are still under pressure and some FHA borrowers remain seriously behind on their loans and stand to lose their homes in a matter of months. As one step towards avoiding unnecessary foreclosures and further stabilizing communities, we are increasing the number of loans beyond our original goals of 5,000 per quarter to approximately 9,000 this quarter."
Providing home loan borrowers the opportunity to potentially remain in their homes under a new sustainable mortgage is a win / win proposition. Mortgage Benefits include:
1) the homeowner
2) the new mortgage holder
3 reduces costs to FHA
4) benefits the surrounding neighborhood
The mortgage holder will have the responsibility to pursue other options such as leasing the property to the homeowner or a modification. A servicer will be able to place a loan into the loan pool for sale if:
1) the borrower is at least six months delinquent
2) all loss mitigation options have been exhausted
3) a foreclosure proceeding has not stated
4) the mortgage borrower is not in bankruptcy
Additionally the FHA announced new neighborhood stabilization requirements for the hard-hit metros selected for a nice slice of the funds- where 3,500 loans are to be sold. In Chicago, Newark, Phoenix, and Tampa, to keep a balance, no more than 50 percent of loans purchased within a pool can be sold as real estate owned (REO) properties.
'Qualified bidders" means someone approved with a net worth in excess of $5,000,000 determined in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). It appears that the bidders will need to declare themselves as either (including, but not limited to) a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, business trust, savings and loan association, insurance company, investment company, bank or business entity.
Investors who own those loans must delay foreclosure proceedings for at least six months, so the mortgage's new servicer can try to find an alternative to foreclosure. HUD'S website says, "Entities interested in submitting Bidder Qualifications for the Distressed Asset Stabilization Program pools should complete the Confidentiality Agreement and the Distressed Asset Stabilization Program Qualification Statement". Submit completed documents by e-mailed to SFLS2012-3(at)debtx(dot)com.
Acting FHA Commissioner Carol Galante concluded, "FHA not only avoids the costs associated with a long foreclosure process, but also the high costs of maintaining and selling vacant properties in already distressed markets." That is good cause for the FHA-insured notes to be sold to investors at a price below the outstanding principal balance.
The September 30th deadline will come around quickly. Contact Jenna Thuening, owner of Home Destination at 612-396-7832 for help buying distressed properties.


text:
ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Blues have activated forward Alexander Steen from injured reserve and say the team's leading goal scorer will be available for Saturday's home game against league-leading Anaheim.
Steen has missed 11 games with a concussion, which slowed down a career season for the forward.
He has already tied a career high with 24 goals, and his 39 points in 35 games are second on the Blues behind T.J. Oshie (40).
In nine NHL seasons Steen has totalled 147 goals, 194 assists and 248 penalty minutes in 572 career games with St. Louis and Toronto.
The Winnipeg-born Swedish international was recently named to Sweden's 2014 Olympic team.


text:
Jacksonville's Great Fire of 1901 was the largest metropolitan fire in the American South. The fire began on May 3, 1901 with a spark from a kitchen fire at lunchtime which ignited piles of drying Spanish moss at a nearby mattress factory.
Located at Davis and Beaver streets, the factory fire soon spread to most of the downtown area. Smoke could be seen as far north as Savannah, Georgia.
By 8:30 p.m., when the fire was brought under control, 2,368 buildings were destroyed, 10,000 people were homeless and seven residents were dead. In all, 146 city blocks were destroyed. The Confederate Monument in Hemming Park was one of the few city landmarks to survive the fire.
Governor William Jennings declared martial law, and sent in the state militia to maintain order. Municipal authority was not resumed until 17 May.
The city spent the next decade rebuilding its downtown. Famed "Prairie School" architect Henry John Klutho was brought in to design many of the city's new buildings. Out of the ashes of the fire arose buildings such as the St. James Hotel (later the Cohen Brothers Department store) which when it opened in 1911 was one of the largest buildings in the nation. Today, the St. James building is fittingly used as Jacksonville's City Hall.


text:
Future Salon LA - Power of Listening: the Future of Audio
Sealight Enterprises
Sunday, June 16, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PDT)
Event Details
Our events have been called a small version of TEDx. Come join our fun and useful discussions on key technologies, research, trends, innovations, problems, sustainability, and social responsibility. Work with and on new tools, practices, ideas and projects. See the future and seize the present. Grow your network of supportive, future-oriented entrepreneurs.
- Mini potluck & mingling starts at 6:00 PM - please bring snacks & drinks to share!
- The presentation will start PROMPTLY at 7:00 PM and will last about an hour.
- Then more interesting discussion and networking.
- Twitter: #FutureSalon @JosieRoman0 http://futuresalonla.eventbrite.com/ ... share... share... share!
|Expert Speaker: David Sonnenschein, BA Neurobiology/Music (UCSD) and MFA Cinema (USC), is the author of "Sound Design: The Expressive Power of Music, Voice and Sound Effects in Cinema." As a filmmaker, musician, sound designer, graphic artist, educator and game developer, he teaches online at SoundDesignForPros.com and brings his artistic and scientific experience to a worldwide audience of professionals, university students and children. His current project, 3DeafMice.com, is a unique music game based on neuroscience principles, sonic treasure hunts and audio puzzles that enhance listening skills, support hearing health, promote creativity and encourage community participation.
SeaLight Enterprises is a consultancy company that offers a large boutique of services in several industry spaces. Technology, Real Estate, Entertainment, Business Strategies, Sustainability, Marketing, to name a few, are some of the areas of expertise we cover. For more information please check: http://sealightent.com/
New Roads School is committed to incubating and implementing effective means to enhance learning. Our educational research arm, The Center for Effective Learning (C4EL) spearheads our efforts in this regard, by:
- Exploring and participating in current educational research, both on its own and in concert with other educational research entities
- Adapting valid research findings to appropriate classroom practices
- Developing innovative educational materials for use at New Roads School and throughout the larger educational community
When & Where
New Roads School's Center for Effective Learning
3131 Olympic Boulevard
Santa Monica,
Sunday, June 16, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PDT)
Add to my calendar
Sealight Enterprises
Sealight Entertprises is a leading global Financial, Real Estate and Marketing company with various divisions. Our full service holistic consulting firm is specialized in identifying disrupting technologies, and scaling both early stage and growth companies across multiple industries. We focus on Startup & Business Funding, Business and Marketing Strategies. Our services include Investor Relations, Business Development, User Experience (UX), Strategic Partnerships & Joint Ventures, Licensing, Marketing, Public Relations, Branding, Social Media, Communications, and Project Management. For more information please visit http://www.sealightent.com/
As a way to give back to the community, we organize the Future Salons, which are monthly educational and networking events, focused on existing, emerging and futuristic scientific, technological, entrepreneurial, or social topics and projects worthy of your attention and support. We also cover critical-thinking, management, and personal change topics, and occasionally longer-term scientific and philosophical topics.
The Future Salon LA brings expert speakers from around the world and open discussion on their topic. Our goal is to make our rapidly changing world more fascinating, manageable, profitable, understandalbe, and positive-sum for all of us. We strive to be both doing-action-project oriented, and thinking-idea-prioritizing oriented. About the Future Salon Network initiated by John Smart: http://www.accelerating.org/futuresalon.html
Come join our fun and useful discussions on key trends, innovations, problems, sustainability, and social responsibility. Work with and on new tools, practices, ideas and projects. See the future and seize the present. Grow your network of supportive, future-oriented friends.
Twitter #FutureSalon @josieroman0 ... share... share... share!